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The Other Clinton Is Working Hard Too

TresSugar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:00:38 -0700

While her husband stole the headlines this week, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is hard at work. As top diplomat for the US, Hillary is currently touring Africa, where she was offered 40 goats and 20 cows by a Kenyan man earlier today for daughter Chelsea's hand in marriage. Hillary graciously replied: "My daughter is her own person, very independent, so I will convey this very kind offer."

But of course her mission in Africa goes beyond fielding marriage proposals for Chelsea. Wrapping up her trip to Kenya, the first stop on her seven-nation tour, Clinton met with Somalia's president at the US embassy in Nairobi to discuss the US commitment to helping Somalia's government fight Islamic extremists. Hillary is the highest ranking official to meet with the head of Somalia's government - a government that is only five years old! In addition to working toward stability in Somalia, Hillary also had a chance to express US support for the International Criminal Court and visit the site of the 1998 bombings at the US embassy in Nairobi that killed 213 people. She is pictured above with a survivor of the bombing.

While Hillary's diplomatic efforts might be a little less flashy than Bill's, it's obvious she's committed.

Remembering Socks: Former First Cat Dies

PetSugar — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 19:22:42 -0800

You may recognize this feline as a former "first pet" - Socks joined the Clinton family for both terms in the White House. After they left in early 2001, the kitty took up residence in Hollywood, MD, with Bill Clinton's secretary, Betty Currie. The cat was nearly 18 and battling lung cancer when Currie confirmed Socks's death this evening, saying that she was "heartbroken." Follow Socks's story and start this slideshow of his big moments during the DC years. We'll miss you!

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Stars Hit the Courts For Men's US Open Finals

Molly — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 10:15:43 -0700

While the Fashion Week main event last night was Marc Jacobs, all the way out in Flushing, Queens, there was another star-studded show of talent. The men's US Open final took place with Roger Federer beating Andy Murray in three straight sets to win for the fifth year running. Anna Wintour made sure to get an early viewing of Proenza Schouler so she could catch her boy Roger in action, while Natalie Portman came for the second year in a row, only this time with a girlfriend rather than a date. Anne Hathaway shared a laugh with Star Jones, while Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend took in yet another night of the tournament. After the news of two more Spiderman movies, Tobey and Jennifer were straight faced during the match, but it looked like a fairly painless win for Federer to score himself yet another US Open trophy.

To see more from the Open including Chelsea Clinton, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Anne Hathaway, Star Jones, Harry Connick Jr., and others, just read more.

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Images include: Charlize Theron, Natalie Portman, Stuart Townsend, Tobey Maguire, Jennifer Meyer, Chelsea Clinton, Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, Anne Hathaway, Star Jones, Harry Connick Jr.

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Nelson Mandela Throws a Party 90 Years in the Making

PopSugar — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:01:00 -0700

It was a 90th birthday party to remember for Nelson Mandela, who went big for his star-studded celebration in London's Hyde Park yesterday. Will Smith managed to tear himself away from his non-stop promotional tour of Hancock to catch up with his buddies Robert de Niro, Forest Whitaker and Denzel Washington, and of course to spend some time with Jada. There was no sign of Amy Winehouse, but Naomi Campbell was happy to provide the drama, showing up even though Nelson personally requested she be removed from the guest list after her recent legal issues.

Lots more photos including Bill Clinton, Emma Thompson, Uma Thurman, Pierce Brosnan and others, so just read more.

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Images include: Annie Lennox, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Denzel Washington, Elton John, Emma Thompson, Forest Whitaker, Gordan Ramsay, Jada Pinkett Smith, Keisha Whitaker, Kim Cattrall, Leona Lewis, Neil Diamond, Naomi Campbell, Nicole Scherzinger, Oprah Winfrey, Pierce Brosnan, Richard Branson, Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Will Smith

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Chelsea Clinton, "MYOB!" Meghan McCain, "Shoes!"

CitizenSugar — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:00:15 -0700

It could be the campaign equivalent of a sucker punch. While stumping for her mom yesterday at Butler University, Chelsea Clinton was unexpectedly rocked by the big M-question: Monica. Specifically, did the 1998 event harm Hillary's reputation. Chelsea whipped back a crowd stirring response.

Wow, you’re the first person actually that’s ever asked me that question in the, I don’t know, 70 college campuses that I’ve now been to and I do not think that’s any of your business.

This story of this tough event contrasts wildly with the sunshine-and-light profile of Meghan McCain in today's Washington Post. For these two campaign daughters, the whistle-stops might be the same, but their roles in the spotlight couldn't be more different. To see how, with video of yesterday's gripping event, read more.

Chelsea has famously found her voice this campaign, wowing audiences as a savvy spokeswoman for her mom, deftly fielding questions at townhalls and college campus Q&As. She's prepped on all of the toughies, from foreign policy to free trade, answering in the compact, confident, and specific style of her mom, with all the charm of her dad. Growing up absorbing the political acumen of her parents, which burst forth in yesterday's answer, it's clear that's the role she's meant to play in this campaign.

Meghan's chosen a different role in her dad's campaign, but one that fits her as perfectly as the five pairs of shoes she totes with her on the campaign trail. In this fun Post piece, Meghan (proprietress of McCainBlogette.com - an online diary and scrapbook of her experience on the trail) talks about her mom's penchant for Cheetos, and Henry Kissinger's taste in loafers. Not shy about her socially liberal bent - she voted for John Kerry in 2004 - a mildly surprising tidbit she's never hidden. She's working the campaign, solidly behind her dad, with her tilted cap and aviator sunglasses firmly in place.

Do you like one daughter's campaign role more? Do you think they're doing a good job staying true to themselves under the spotlight?

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On the Newsstand: I Love Chelsea Clinton

CitizenSugar — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:00:28 -0800

I feel like I grew up with Chelsea Clinton. We had braces at the same time, both wore those 90s-era flowery dresses, her dad was president, I saw her once at Stanford, you know - we're practically twins. But I didn't really know her until I cracked open this week's New York magazine.

Chelsea, the long quiet, sheltered from the media, first daughter might as well be a unicorn for as much as we've gotten to know about her. Taking center stage for the first time helping her mom's campaign, Chelsea appears to be wowing audiences as a self assured, perfect blend of her mom's detail and her dad's charm.
Hillary:

For nearly an hour, Chelsea fielded questions and spoke in dense, well-organized paragraphs packed with detail, nuance, facts, and figures and punctuated by the occasional “y’know”-a verbal tic of her mom’s-and a soft “yeah?” indicating that she was finished.

and Bill:

Like her father, Chelsea is, in fact, a big flirt (not something her mother is known for). Approached by a tall model-handsome college jock at the University of Utah, she literally batted her eyelashes at him. “Hell-o!” she said in a Mae West tone before posing for a snapshot with him.

Touted in the article as perhaps the best hope at taking over the "Clinton Dynasty," to find out what made me really like her a lot, read more.

When a young man in back demanded to know the Clinton campaign’s “new strategy” in view of the “crippling blow” of Ted and Caroline Kennedy’s endorsement of Obama, Chelsea shot him a level gaze. “I don’t think there is a new strategy,” she said. “My mom has been running for the last year, talking about what she thinks our challenges are and what our opportunities are, and why she thinks she’s the most well positioned to deal with our problems in America and to solve things like Social Security or combat global warming or get our economy back on track. There’s no difference today from last week or last month.”

I don't know about you, but I think Chelsea could just be the strongest Clinton on the campaign trail.

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Geek Of The Week: Chelsea Clinton

GeekSugar — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:06:34 -0800

From studying at Stanford and graduating with a history degree to completing a Master's degree in International Relations from Oxford Chelsea Clinton has endured her share of geekiness over the years. Who can forget her nerdy style and bad hair do's which forced her to become a prime target for scrutiny? Chelsea is one geek who represents the 75 percent chicness that's required to be named a geeksugar Geek of the Week. The strength she possessed during her father's impeachment, her constant schmoozing with celebs, a new job at Avenue Capital Group (aka bling bling), and the fact that she was named in honor of Joni Mitchell's classic hit 'Chelsea Morning' song, proves Chelsea's all around chic factor!

Got some geek photos of your own? Add photos of yourself, your best friend or that one geeky guy to the geeksugar Geek of the Week group or send us an e-mail nominating your favorite celebrity.

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Should Chelsea Have Answered the Kids Questions?

LilSugar — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 07:00:54 -0800

Presidential candidates are all about the future, but what about their kids who are the next generation? When Scholastic News student reporters questioned the candidate's children, their inquires were welcomed by most from Cate Edwards to Tagg Romney. But former White House daughter, Chelsea Clinton was tight lipped.

A recent Associated Press article said:

"Fifth-grader Kyle Nowak of Nevada met Chelsea Clinton, the former first lady's daughter, at a campaign event for her mother in Las Vegas. While she did not answer questions, she signed a page in his notebook, "To Kyle, Support Hillary!"

And, the piece said Chelsea denied a nine-year-old's question at another campaign event. It said:

"I'm sorry, I don't talk to the press and that applies to you, unfortunately. Even though I think you're cute," she told the Scholastic News' student reporter.

Do you think these kids should be considered press?

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Chelsea Clinton Single Again

PopSugar — Mon, 29 Aug 2005 08:08:29 -0700

Chelsea Clinton Single Again
Chelsea and her longtime beau, Ian Klaus are officially over and on the prowl.

Grab Bag: How Do You Feel About Kissing in Public?

TresSugar — Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 -0700

Where do you stand on public kissing? - Smitten
Plastic Surgeon General warns about small breasts epidemic. - The Onion
Is the crackdown on burlesque the sign of a new puritanism? - Jezebel
Mismatched moms and daughters. - Lemondrop
Chelsea Clinton rumors abound. - Huffington Post
Going Dutch on dates: a new trend? - The Frisky
15 reasons you should masturbate. (There are 15?!) - Em & Lo

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