Barbra Streisand, Tobey Maguire, Alan Horn, J.J. Abrams and Norman Lear among A-listers greeting Obama during his two-day visit
Hollywood’s ATM is open for business … again. But this time, it’s not Hillary Clinton but President Obama making the withdrawal.
Obama will be arriving in Los Angeles on Thursday for two glitzy fundraisers, with money going towards the Democrats’ battle to win back the House and the Senate in November.
Since the recent implosion of the Republican Party, which can’t seem to decide who they hate more — their frontrunner Donald Trump or their No. 2 option, Ted Cruz (it’s a tough one we admit) — Democrats seem to think they have a chance to actually take back at least one of the two chambers in Congress.
The more probable option is the Senate, where Republicans are defending 24 seats.
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On Thursday, the president will be attending an event at the Bel-Air home of Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn and his wife, Cindy. Among the big-name guests are Barbra Streisand, James Brolin, J.J. Abrams and his wife, Katie McGrath; and Norman Lear.
Tickets for the event will cost $15,000 per couple, with proceeds going to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and DCCC chairman Ben Ray Luján will also be attending.
The modest price-tag comes with a bonus: A photo opp with Obama.
For $33,400, attendees get listed as a co-host. For $66,800, couples will also get admission to a special VIP reception with the president.
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The following morning, Obama will attend a breakfast fundraiser at the home of Tobey Maguire and his wife Jennifer Meyer, with proceeds benefiting the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
Tickets for that event are going for $33,400 per couple.
The president then will move on to San Francisco for yet more fundraisers.
Obama First-Date Movie 'Southside With You' Reveals First Look (Photos)
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IM Global has released the first images from its film depicting the first date of Barack and Michelle Obama, "Southside With You."
The film covers the First Couple's first night out in 1989 when a young associate named Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers) tried to woo lawyer Michelle Robinson (Tika Sumpter) one summer day.
They went to the Art Institute of Chicago, then a screening of Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" and finally to an ice cream parlor, where they shared their first kiss.
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Richard Tanne will make his directorial debut on the project from his own screenplay. IM Global is producing along with State Street Pictures, the production company behind the "Barbershop" franchise.
See the photos below.
President Barack Obama Speaks at DreamWorks (Photos)
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President Obama quotes Roger Ebert in speech about the economy.
“I was fortunate enough to get to know Roger, and was always inspired by how he handled some really tough stuff,” Obama said. “He said, ‘Kindness covers all of my political beliefs.’ … When I think about what I’m fighting for, what gets me up every single day — that captures it.”
“Believe it or not, entertainment is, in some ways, part of American diplomacy,” he said. “Entertainment is one of America’s biggest exports.”
President Obama greets the crowd after finishing his speech.
President Obama gets a kiss from a supporter while greeting the crowd after stepping down from the podium.
President Obama watches Steve Martin and Jim Parsons perform their voices for characters in DreamWorks Animation production "Home."
President Obama visits actors Steve Martin and Jim Parsons on the set of upcoming DreamWorks animation film "Home."
President Obama gives Steve Martin some bow.
President Obama on the set of "How to Train Your Dragon 2."
President Obama with "How to Train Your Dragon 2" director Dean DeBlois.
President Obama observes the motion-capture process with DreamWorks animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg.
President Obama applauds motion capture performers on the set of "How to Train Your Dragon 2."
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Film tells story of First Couple’s inaugural day together in 1989
IM Global has released the first images from its film depicting the first date of Barack and Michelle Obama, "Southside With You."
The film covers the First Couple's first night out in 1989 when a young associate named Barack Obama (Parker Sawyers) tried to woo lawyer Michelle Robinson (Tika Sumpter) one summer day.
They went to the Art Institute of Chicago, then a screening of Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" and finally to an ice cream parlor, where they shared their first kiss.
"Also: "HBO
Richard Tanne will make his directorial debut on the project from his own screenplay. IM Global is producing along with State Street Pictures, the production company behind the "Barbershop" franchise.
See the photos below.
President Barack Obama Speaks at DreamWorks (Photos)
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President Obama quotes Roger Ebert in speech about the economy.
“I was fortunate enough to get to know Roger, and was always inspired by how he handled some really tough stuff,” Obama said. “He said, ‘Kindness covers all of my political beliefs.’ … When I think about what I’m fighting for, what gets me up every single day — that captures it.”
“Believe it or not, entertainment is, in some ways, part of American diplomacy,” he said. “Entertainment is one of America’s biggest exports.”
President Obama greets the crowd after finishing his speech.
President Obama gets a kiss from a supporter while greeting the crowd after stepping down from the podium.
President Obama watches Steve Martin and Jim Parsons perform their voices for characters in DreamWorks Animation production "Home."
President Obama visits actors Steve Martin and Jim Parsons on the set of upcoming DreamWorks animation film "Home."
President Obama gives Steve Martin some bow.
President Obama on the set of "How to Train Your Dragon 2."
President Obama with "How to Train Your Dragon 2" director Dean DeBlois.
President Obama observes the motion-capture process with DreamWorks animation CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg.
President Obama applauds motion capture performers on the set of "How to Train Your Dragon 2."
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The POTUS toured the animation studio in Glendale on Tuesday before giving a speech on the nation’s economy
President Obama quotes Roger Ebert in speech about the economy.
