Barack Obama spent yesterday playing basketball in Chicago with Scottie Pippen

- Honey Boo Boo recently got a pet chicken named Nugget

President Barack Obama Is Elected To Second Term:

The Empire State Building glowed blue after Barack Obama was re-elected. The count, with the results from Florida still not in, stood at 303 electoral votes for Obama, to Romney's 206. Obama - 54,773,837 votes .. Romney - 53,716,160 votes

Mitt Romney said, "I wish all of them well, but particularly the President, the First Lady and their daughters. I pray that the President will be successful in guiding our nation."

Donald Trump Tweeted: “We should march on Washington and stop this travesty. He lost the popular vote by a lot and won the election. We should have a revolution in this country! This election is a total sham and a travesty. We are not a democracy! Our country is now in serious and unprecedented trouble...like never before.''

Alec Baldwin Tweeted: "@realdonaldtrump. You trust the voters when they choose The Apprentice. But not now?"

New Yorkers voted in the dark, in tents and in temporary polling stations

1.8 million dead people were registered to vote

Birdbrain Votes: John Kelso voted in Austin, Texas dressed as Big Bird. He says, ''I didn’t pull this stunt because I’m a big fan of Big Bird. Nope, this one is Mitt Romney’s fault. If the Mittster hadn’t said during one of the presidential debates that he loves Big Bird, not likes but loves, I might have rented a Daffy Duck or a Tweety Bird suit instead. I prefer those two birds to Big Bird. I thought Romney wanted to create jobs. And here he is proposing to cut off Big Bird’s paycheck? That’s love? The line to get in and vote was long. Edd and I stood in it for more than half an hour. The Bird suit was like Lady Gaga — hot and itchy. An old guy standing in line in front of me the whole time was trying to ignore me, and he was doing a pretty good job of it. He probably thought I was an idiot. But a lot of women wanted to take my picture.''

New Mom Votes For Two: Galicia Malone voted yesterday while in labor. The Thornton, Illinois native said, ''This is my first baby, a girl, and I wanted to make a good impression. I want to have a story to tell her. The pains are pretty steady but my doctor says to think of it as getting ready to give life. I just agree with more of his policies than with (Mitt) Romney's. I grew up on Sesame Street and PBS. He wants to cut that. What will my daughter grow up on?"

Houston! We Have A Problem: A Detroit man died while voting. Ty Houston, a registered nurse, says, "I was filling out the form as were an elderly couple sitting at a nearby table. His wife, who was helping him fill out the ballot, asked him a couple of questions but he didn't respond. She screamed for help and I went over to see what I could do. He was dead. He had no heartbeat and he wasn't breathing. I started CPR, and after a few minutes, he revived and started breathing again. He knew his name and his wife's name. The first question he asked was 'Did I vote?' Dumbfounded, the man's wife told him that whether he voted was the least of their concerns. She told him 'Your life is my concern.' It was God's divine word that I be there. Originally, I was just going skip the ballot and just go to lunch that day.''

Holla For A Dolla: An Atlantic City strip club is donating $5 from every lap dance to victims of Hurricane Sandy. AC Dolls expects to raise $6,000 for the Red Cross. The promotion runs through November.

Top 10 Holiday Toys Of 2012 from msn.com

1D Collector Dolls One Direction is a British-Irish boy band consisting of Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. The members of the worldwide musical sensation have now been immortalized in these fashion dolls. Toys R Us recommends these for ages 8 to 11, but fans of all ages have been going crazy for the entire collection. Each doll is sold separately at $19.99, so prepare to shell out about $100 if you want all five. As collector dolls, Zayn, Niall, Harry, Louis and Liam don't sing and dance, so no batteries are required.

Doc McStuffins 'Time For Your Checkup' doll "Doc McStuffins" is an animated television series on the Disney Channel and Disney Junior. It's about a 6-year-old girl, Dottie "Doc" McStuffins, who can "fix" toys, with a little help from her stuffed-animal friends. At the end of each show, Doc gives advice to viewers about staying healthy. This dolled-up version of Doc comes with a "co-pay" of $39.99. Kids can sing along to the "checkup" song and converse with Doc, who can bring her stuffed friend Lambie (included in the price) to life with the touch of her stethoscope.

Gelarti Designer Studio This is the perfect gift for a child who loves all things crafty -- and enjoys turning walls and windows into works of art. Using paint pens and other tools included in the kit, the little one can design and accessorize a bunch of peel-off stickers. Have no fear if you're the parent and you're not too keen on the "wallpaper" look in your bedroom. These stickers are easy to remove and reuse. So if you see a bunch of them stuck on the dining-room chair or the coffee table, just remove and stick again to your child's notebook or lunch box! For $24.99, you get more than 30 stickers, paint pens, 3-D accessories, glitter paints and an activity book.

Jake and the Never Land Pirates Musical Pirate Ship Bucky Sailing out of the hit Disney Jr. animated television series, this vessel based on Bucky the Boat is ready to take junior swashbucklers on a Never Land adventure. Rocking and rolling when pushed along any surface, Bucky can bring Jake, along with his parrot Skully, to their next battle with Captain Hook. Kids can live a pirate's life through multiple pirate-themed phrases and songs, while firing "water" out of the ship's cannon or staging a surprise attack from Tick Tock Croc. For $44.99, Bucky comes with Jake and Skully figures and three water-ball projectiles.

Lalaloopsy Silly Hair Star Harmony B. Sharp (MGA Entertainment) The Lalaloopsy were once rag dolls that magically came to life when their very last stitch was sewn. This Lalaloopsy 12-inch Silly Hair Star doll is the first in the line to talk, sing and have "dancing" hair. To get Harmony B. Sharp to sing a new tune, simply change her hairstyle with one of five included snap-on accessories and hats. Kids will love the included tiny kitty that chimes in as Harmony B. Sharp sings songs, tells jokes and plays games. This interactive doll set comes with a price tag of $69.99.

Furby Furby is known as the interactive toy with a mind of its own. Who your Furby becomes all depends on how you play with it. You can feed it, tickle it, play music for it and even talk to it. When you first meet your Furby, it will speak Furbish, but it will "learn" English. If owning a Furby doesn't sound fun (or strange) enough, know that you can have additional fun by downloading the free Furby app, which will allow you to feed your pet virtually and access the Furbish-English dictionary and the Furbish translator. Are you ready to care for a Furby? That'll be $54.99, please.

LeapPad2 Explorer Building on the success of the original, the LeapPad2 Explorer tablet inspires kids to create and explore with higher resolution, front-and-back cameras and video recorders, as well as a faster processor and increased memory. The tablet is filled with free content, such as a music player with five LeapFrog Learning Songs, a new Cartoon Director creativity app, an Art Studio, the Pet Pad writing game and one app that kids choose. They can also play learning games accessible through LeapFrog Explorer cartridges and downloadable digital content. Four AA batteries (not included) power this tablet, which has a price tag of $99.99.

Micro Chargers Time Track Equipped with four lane chargers, this track set lets kids load their miniature cars into a lane, charge them in less than eight seconds, launch them into the raceway and compete against opponents to reach the finish line. Little speed racers will have a blast setting up their own tracks for hours of racing fun with the included curved and bridge track pieces. The set features one track race set with four built-in chargers, two trading cards and two exclusive quick-charge cars, as well as a timer mechanism to help record results as competitors strive for personal bests. This track requires two AA batteries (not included) and is currently priced at $34.99.

Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secret Sewer Lair Playset Kids can bring the Turtles back to their home base with this massive, 42-inch-high play set that re-creates their Sewer Lair home and the streets and rooftops above. The Turtles can keep track of the city with a telescoping periscope, practice battle skills on a Shredder dummy, douse intruders with ooze (not included), attach lines to objects throughout the room to rappel into battle and more. Additionally, an elevator can move the Turtles between floors, while Donatello can visit his computer lab to work on his latest invention. This ultimate Turtle play set stands 42 inches tall. It's available for $129.99.

Hot Wheels R/C Terrain Twister Moving forward, backward and sideways and equipped with pontoons sporting corkscrew-shaped treads rather than wheels, this radio-controlled vehicle is ready to take on nearly any environment. Kids can conquer snow, sand, water, dirt, grass and more while this vehicle, available in red or green, speeds along. Two AA batteries and one 7.6-volt NiMh battery pack are included. Price: $99.99.

10 Superfoods For A Long Healthy Life from health.com

Broccoli, grapes and salad We'll start with the scientific consensus: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, high in nutrients and low in calories, is your best bet for a long life.

Berries These bite-sized fruit favorites are check full of antioxidants, known to boost immunity and stave off life-threatening disease. They'll help you age gracefully as well. A 2012 study from Harvard University found that at least one serving of blueberries or two servings of strawberries each week may reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults.

Garlic Studies have found that phytochemicals in garlic can halt the formation of carcinogenic chemicals in the body, and that women who eat more garlic have lower risk of certain colon cancers.

Olive oil As delicious as it is healthy, this monounsaturated "good fat" is well known for its heart-health and longevity benefits. Studies also show that olive oil may also be linked to brain health and cancer prevention. Aim for two tablespoons a day.

Bok choy Studies suggests that cruciferous vegetables like this one contain nutrients, such as fiber, vitamin C, and folate, that can help you cheat death. And that's likely the case even if you've already had a close call: A study from Vanderbilt University found that breast cancer survivors in Shanghai who ate more cruciferae—specifically of the turnip, cabbage, and bok choy variety popular in China—had lower risks of death or cancer recurrence during the study period.

Avocado How to prevent heart disease, the largest killer in the United States, according to the latest report from the National Center of Health Statistics? Eat more foods that help keep your heart healthy, like avocados and others already on this list, and improve your odds of a long life.

Tomatoes Lycopene is also an important nutrient in the fight against cancer—the second leading cause of death in the United States. And there's no better source than rosy red tomatoes. Eating them cooked, in pasta sauce, tomato soup, or chutney, actually increases the amount of carcinogen-fighting carotenoids your body is able to absorb.

Beans Beans, beans, are good for your…life? In a 2004 study conducted on elderly people in Australia, Japan, Sweden, and Greece, researchers found that participants had a 7% to 8% reduction in death for every 20 grams of legumes they consumed daily. A diet rich in beans and legumes increases levels of the fatty acid butyrate, which can protect against cancer growth, according to a study from Michigan State University.

Grains and seeds Getting more fiber—specifically by switching from refined bread and pasta to whole grains—can reduce your risk of death from any cause by 22%, according to a 2011 study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine. Experts say that fiber can protect against diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and obesity, and can reduce cholesterol, blood sugar, and blood pressure.

Booze, in moderation Several studies have suggested that small amounts of alcohol—no more than two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women—can have heart-health benefits, and that moderate drinkers tend to live longer than heavier imbibers or teetotalers. A 2012 Harvard Medical School study also found that moderate drinking may also reduce men's risk of death in the two decades following a heart attack.

5 Reasons To Love Red Wine from prevention.com

1. Lower your cholesterol High-fiber Tempranillo red grapes--which are used to make certain red wines, like Rioja--may actually have a significant effect on cholesterol levels, according to a study from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid in Spain. Healthy study participants who consumed the same grape supplement found in red wine saw their LDL, or "bad cholesterol," levels decrease by 9% among healthy. Participants with high cholesterol experienced a drop of 12%.

2. Protect your heart On top of lowering bad cholesterol, polyphenols--the antioxidants in red wine--can help keep blood vessels flexible and reduce the risk of unwanted clotting, They're nearly as effective as aspirin. But be careful: Chronic heavy drinking damages the heart, so, as with most things, moderation is key.

3. Control blood sugar The skin of red grapes--a rich source of red wine's natural compound resveratrol--may actually help diabetics regulate their blood sugar, finds recent research published in the journal Nutrition. Study participants who took a 250 mg resveratrol supplement once a day for three months had lower blood glucose levels than those who didn't take the pill. Plus, resveratrol-takers also had significant decreases in total cholesterol and systolic blood pressure. Researchers suspect that resveratrol may help stimulate insulin secretion or activate a protein that helps regulate glucose and insulin sensitivity.

4. Boost your brain Resveratrol may also be the key to keeping your memory sharp. The compound has been shown to hamper the formation of beta-amyloid protein, a key ingredient in the plaque found in the brains of people with Alzheimer's. Marambaud suggests flexing your noodle by doing crossword puzzles and brain teasers for an hour then cooling down with a glass of wine.

5. Fight off a cold If you hate getting sick (and who doesn't?), the antioxidants in red wine may help keep you healthy. A 2010 study in the American Journal of Epidemiology found that among 4,000 faculty members at five Spanish universities, those who drank more than 14 weekly glasses of wine for a year were 40% less likely to come down with a common cold. Why? According to the National Institutes of Health, antioxidants are believed to fight infection and protect cells against the effects of free radicals, which may play role in cancer and other diseases

Hairy Situation

A new survey by Axe Hair reveals that 75% of college-aged women check out a man's hair before anything else. Other findings:

- 50% of women say it's important to date a guy whose standards for hair are similar to their own

- 58% of women chose "short and clean-cut" as their favorite men's hairstyle

- 66% of men, ages 18 to 24, prioritize how they want their hair to look over how potential dates might view it

Top Moments In A Man's Life (men could choose three) from Jacamo Menswear

1. Becoming a parent (43%)
2. Getting married (35%)
3. Seeing his favorite sports team winning the league (18%)
4. Buying a new house (17%)
5. Seeing a country sports team win a significant title (14%)
6. Proposing to a partner (13%)
7. Graduating/finishing full time education (9%)
8. Buying a new car (7%)

Day-to-Day Things That Put A Smile On A Man's Face

1. Eating a favorite lunch (29%)
2. Self gifting DVDs, clothes and technology (28%)
3. Hanging out with friends (27%)
4. An innocent flirt (26%)
5. A decent tea/coffee (22%)
6. A surprise dinner from a woman in his life (20%)
7. Having time to read the news (11%t)
8. Getting a new top score on a computer game/app (8%)
9. Receiving a text (5%)
10. Catching up with friends via social media (3%)

The Healthiest Options At Fast-Food Restaurants from health.com

McDonald's: Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich, fruit and walnuts, black coffee.

Subway: Six-inch Turkey Breast Sandwich on nine-grain wheat bread.

KFC: Grilled Chicken Drumsticks, green beans, mashed potatoes, unsweetened iced tea.

Burger King: Whopper Jr., Garden Side Salad.

Wendy's: Large chili, small Diet Coke.

Baja Fresh: 1 Grilled Wahoo Fish Taco (with avocado), half an order of rice and beans.

Starbucks: Strawberry Blueberry Yogurt Parfait, tall caffè Americano.

Woman's Addiction Makes You Grimace: Londoner Claire Meade was addicted to McMuffins for 5 years. She once weighed 309 pounds and was a size 28. Claire has lost 140 pounds and says, Basically I realized it was going to kill me. I was fatter than my father when he had his heart attack and it hit me that I could be next. As soon as that thought came into my head I got out of bed and joined Weight Watchers even though it was 3am in the morning. The first thing to go was of course the McMuffins. I must admit I miss them, I would still love to eat one but I love my health and not having a muffin top more. One McMuffin wasn’t enough. ‘It was gone in three bites and the baby would still be feeding so I would order a second. I can’t pretend I hate Mc Muffins now, the smell still makes my mouth water but I won’t allow myself one. I broke the addiction once, I’m not going back there. I ate so many I turned into a human McMuffin but now I feel amazing.''

Woman Busted For Sidewalk Surfin: A Cleveland judge has ordered Shena Hardin to wear a sign saying: "Only an idiot drives on the sidewalk to avoid a school bus." It's her punishment for driving on a sidewalk to avoid a bus that was unloading children. Hardin's license was suspended for 30 days and she was ordered to pay $250 in court costs.

Dude Looks Like A Lady: The Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania police recently arrested Jeremy Owens for flashing his breast implants at Walmart shoppers. He was apprehended after he left the store and boarded a bus. Owens, who calls himself “Jamie,” was jailed for aggravated assault, drug possession, and making terroristic threats.

Something Smells Fishy: Demeter Fragrance Library has created a new cologne called Sushi. It's Website says: ''Not what you think it would smell like! Demeter's Sushi is the fresh scent of just cooked sticky rice and straight from the seaside seaweed, laced with hints of ginger and lemon essences. Simply delectable... after all, if it smelled like fish, would you wear it?''

Tina Turner Beyond Thunderdome: England's Gloucestershire Airport is blasting Tina Turner songs to scare birds away from its runways. Head of Operations Darren Lewington says, "Normally we use the speakers on the top of the vehicle we use to drive around the airport to play bird distress calls. But when our bird distress noises weren't working properly, they turned the tape player on, and that day it was Tina Turner who scared the birds away."

Katie Holmes' Dead Accounts co-star, Josh Hamilton, wants to date her. A source tells Perez Hilton, "Josh is really crushing on Katie and is making that clear to her every opportunity he gets. He’s always nearby, in her face, during lunch, and during breaks."

** UPDATE **

A source tells the Sun Times, ''Katie is not interested in anyone romantically right now. She is completely consumed with providing Suri a stable homelife and doing a great job with this play.”

Meg Ryan allegedly called her ex, Russell Crowe. A source tells Woman's Day, “Meg has definitely contacted Russell, if only to strike up a professional union. She’s directing and exec-producing a film she thinks he’d be perfect to star in. But I’m sure she’d like more. He would too.”

Miley Cyrus' fiance, Liam Hemsworth, allegedly got cozy with a blonde at a Hollywood club. A source tells RADAR Online, “Liam was in the corner of the back tent with a blonde and they were getting very cozy. It definitely looked like they were behaving in a way that was more than just friendly. His friend/handler was trying to keep people away and allow Liam and his 'friend' some privacy,” the source adds, “but Liam didn’t seem to be that worried about it.”

A Duesseldorf, Germany hotel housekeeper was allegedly fired for asking JLo for an autograph. Pray Dodaj tells the German newspaper Bild, "I cleaned on her floor. And I am an incredibly big fan so I took all my courage and rang the bell to get an autograph, but I was rejected by two assistants at the door. A day later the cleaning company that employed me at the hotel called and said that Ms. Lopez had complained. I was fired right there on the phone! Because of an autograph!"

Cheryl Burke may do The Bachelorette. A source tells RADAR Online, "Cheryl has been in talks with producers to be the next Bachelorette and they think she’d be a really good choice. She has a huge fan base, she’s great on television and they definitely think people would want to watch her find true love on TV. Cheryl would be a fun person to have as the Bachelorette, and she was excited when they approached her to be on the show.''

Kristen Stewart wants to marry Robert Pattinson. A source tells Life & Style Weekly, “When they first dated, Kristen was standoffish — get didn’t want to get engaged or married. Rob did. He felt like she was everything. She was his dream woman, but she wasn’t so sure. “Now an engagement and wedding would seal the deal between them and make Kristen very happy. “Kristen doesn’t want to stay away from Robert for long. The cheating scandal made her realize that without Rob she just doesn’t have much. Without him she was lost,” the pal spilled. “She would absolutely want to get engaged soon, maybe even elope this winter. Rob’s old friends are telling him not to go through with it. They feel Kristen’s calculated, immature and selfish. Once a cheater, always a cheater. They think she has ulterior motives, like she just wants to get back together with Rob to save her career.”

Tom Arnold didn't vote for Roseanne. He said, "I'm voting for Obama, but for God's sake let Roseanne have her pot ... she's 60."

 Chris Brown loves Rihanna. A source tells Hollywoodlife.com, “They had a little dinner downtown and he told her he loved her,” our source says. “They chilled for about an hour and a half and talked, and then she left to catch a flight to the east. He told her to ‘stay warm’ and ‘travel safe’ with everythingthat’s going on the east coast.”

Adam Levine hates it when people slam Christina Aguilera's weight. He says, “People shouldn’t say those kind of things. Come on guys, grow up! It’s not cool. I’ve never liked it. I think it’s horrible and I’ll totally defend her when people say things like that because it’s no one’s business.”

Ke$ha did not sleep with Justin Bieber. She says, "I mean, that's news to me. No, I have not, for the record, ever slept with Justin Bieber. More than that, he has a girlfriend who is really, really hot, so I think he's sorted."

Rihanna's new CD, Unapologetic, features a song with Chris Brown called “Nobodies Business.''

Barack Obama says, ''I think I can do Gangnam Style.'' "I just saw that video for the first time, and I think I can do that move. I'm not sure that the inauguration ball is the appropriate time to break that out. You know, maybe do it privately for Michelle."

 Keith Urban is allegedly uncomfortable with the animosity on Idol. A source tells Woman's Day, “Keith knew there’d be friction between the two women, but had no idea how vicious and threatening it would become. What makes him uncomfortable is the level the animosity has escalated to. And his wife, Nicole Kidman, is concerned as well.”

Owl City star Adam Young wants to date Taylor Swift. He says, ''She's got a lot of people at her doorstep. I just try and stay off the radar. I don't wanna force anything, but I'm around.''

Taylor Swift says meeting Michelle Obama was like an out-of-body experience. 'She was presenting me with a Kids’ Choice Award [in March] and she said, ‘Come by the White House any time.’ Unfortunately, I haven’t done it yet, but I might just pop in for tea one day. She was so lovely and approachable.''

Elton John recently apologized at a charity benefit for wearing a black suit instead of a rhinestone one. He left the sparkly suit in L.A..

Drugs ruined some of Aerosmith's performances. Joe Perry says, "If you're 60 years old, you can't take a tab of acid and expect to come up with genius. It doesn't work like that anymore. All the other s**t gets in the way of the music. When I was 20 or 30 it was the other way around. You think you are coming up with great stuff but you are not. I think a lot of other artists our age feel the same way. We look back at tapes of the late 1970s, (at the time) we thought it was a great show and we were f**king incredible. But you look back at the tape 20 years later and think, 'We were like statues - standing there and we were barely playing'."

 Jon Bon Jovi ripped the Jersey Shore show yesterday. He told Britain's OK! magazine: ''It's not my Jersey shore. I was there way before they were. We used to go down to the boardwalk all the time when we were kids, that was a cool place to go. People from New Jersey know that's not what it's like. 'I more resent that those shows create 'celebrities', that's bad. Some kid is struggling to write a song, or to be an actor or write a book, and kids want to get famous to be famous. I don't like that. It's really sad.''

Bono recently walked into a New York piano bar and sang, 'I've Got You Under My Skin'

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