Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Stevie Wonder is responsible for the President's marriage

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Earlier this week, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama honored Stevie Wonder as the recipient of the Library of Congress Gershwin Award for Lifetime Achievement in the White House. It was no coincidence that the presidential couple hosted the event.

"I think it's fair to say that had I not been a Stevie Wonder fan, Michelle might not have dated me," said President Barack Obama. "We might not have married. The fact that we agreed on Stevie was part of the essence of our courtship."

The East Room of the White House was transformed into a concert hall, where  Wonder, Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, Martina McBride, Paul Simon and will.i.am all performed.

Michelle Obama admit that Wonder's “Talking Book” was the first album she ever bought, and that his song, "You and I," served as the couple's wedding song.

Apparently the love is totally mutual. Stevie Wonder said he was incredibly grateful towards Obama's presidential vision "so that in my lifetime I can write some more songs about love, about unity, and real songs of passion." And, he added, "You know, maybe I'll be a part of creating some more of those babies." Man, we love Stevie. [People]
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  • marc's Avatar
    Posted by marc Sun Mar 1, 2009 6:41pm PST

    wat a douche bag

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  • Nkele's Avatar
    Posted by Nkele Mon Mar 2, 2009 4:08am PST

    I love Stevie Wonder. He's a legend!!

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  • Davie's Avatar
    Posted by Davie Tue Mar 3, 2009 1:35am PST

    keep the good job done.

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  • Davie's Avatar
    Posted by Davie Tue Mar 3, 2009 1:39am PST

    we also need to see the African celebrities on the net.

    Thank you.

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  • Bobbie's Avatar
    Posted by Bobbie Sun Mar 8, 2009 10:59am PDT

    i so luv the one and only legend, stevie wonder, he's just great at rocking the crowd!!!!!!

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