Last week, we got to check out the making of the “Obama Rock” video by The Not So Silent Majority at Debbie Allen’s Dance Studio in Culver City, CA (which has been featured in So You Think You Can Dance).  The stars of the video are the young dancers from Debbie Allen’s studio–who are SO talented and adorable!  We at Hollywire are huge fans of dance shows and love watching the youth couples perform on Dancing with the Stars, so we were really excited to watch these kids strut their stuff in person.

The video features Debbie Allen’s Dance Troupe dancing collectively while showing off their individual talents and dance styles, including hip hop, tap, jazz, etc.  Watch the video below… they’re amazing!

“Obama Rock” was written as a celebratory song for this year’s historic election.  “The song is intended to give everyone a voice.  The world is celebrating Obama’s presidency and the positive change that is coming,” said Danielle Brisebois, one of the writers of the song.

“Obama Rock” was written and produced by Danielle Brisebois (writer/producer of Natasha Bedingfield’s “Unwritten” and “Pocketful Of Sunshine”), Rusty Anderson (Paul McCartney’s guitarist), Rick Nowels (writer of Dido’s “White Flag” and Anita Baker’s “Body And Soul”) Gregg Alexander (writer of Santana’s “Game Of Love” and “You Get What You Give”) as well as other musicians.

Stay tuned for the finished product!  Check out www.obamarock.net

GQ has set their list of 2008’s Men of the Year.  Four different covers are available on newsstands, so take your pick: President-elect Barack Obama, actor and environmental activist Leonardo DiCaprio, Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps, or Mad Men star John Hamm.

To check out the rest of GQ’s list click here.

Rumor is President-elect Barack Obama may have been born in Kenya not Hawaii, which would mean that he is not a ‘natural born’ U.S. citizen.  According to backseatcuddler.com, Obama’s grandmother in Kenya is seen on video stating that Obama was born in her village in Kenya.  In addition to his grandmother, both his half-brother and half-sister say he was born in Kenya.  Check out the clip of his grandmothers interview below.

There are also reports that Obama has yet to provide a valid U.S. birth certificate to prove his birth in Hawaii, but after doing a little bit of investigating on the Internet, I found out that Obama’s campaign put the image of Obama’s birth certificate on the Internet back in mid-2008.  As it turns out , Obama is not the first presidential candidate to have his eligibility challenged.  John McCain, Dick Cheney, and Barry Goldwater have all had their citizenship challenged.  For more information on Obama’s citizenship status and to read more about the laws that effect it, visit snopes.com.

When Sasha and Malia Obama enter the White House with their father, President-elect Barack Obama, on January 20, 2009 they will be getting a lot more than just a puppy.

Living in the White House includes goodies such as: a tennis court on the south lawn, a full size movie theater, a bowling alley, pastry shop, swimming pool, a grand piano, and a full staff of pastry chefs and ushers at their beck and call.  Although, they will still have to listen to mom, “Her rules reign,” says White House Chief Usher Gary Walters.

If you want to know more about life in the White House visit cbsnews.com.

Due to the fact that his 10 year old daughter Malia is allergic to dogs, President-elect Obama is on the search for a hypoallergenic pooch.  There truly isn’t a non-allergic or hypoallergenic dog because all breeds produce some sort of allergens, however, there are what many considered to be hypoallergenic because they have little to no hair and don’t shed.  Here is my list of some possible hypoallergenic dogs that the new Presidential family may be taking with them to the White House:

A Bichon Frisé, who’s name means curly lap dog, is a small breed of the Bichon type of dog.  They are a playful, sensitive, gentle mannered breed of dog.  Even though they are suitable for people with allergies, because they don’t shed, the potential buyer should first visit with a Bichon and test their individual reaction before purchasing.

The Australian Silky Terrier is an intelligent and curious dog that has the energy to keep up the President-elect Obama’s two young daughters.  The average Silky Terrier is around 10 inches at the withers, and weighs in at about 10 pounds.  Their silky textured coat is virtually non-shedding and odorless, making them hypoallergenic for people with allergies to pet hair.

Then of course there is the Poodle.  Who doesn’t love a Poodle?  They come in all sizes and color and are regarded to as one of the most intelligent breeds of dog.  They are skillful in dog sports, obedience, tracking, and herding.  Poodles have curly non-shedding hair that requires regular grooming.

Next we have a spunky breed of pooch called the Chinese Crested dog.  The Chinese Crested comes in two varieties, “Hairless” and “Powderpuff.”  The hairless has human-like skin that is soft and fur on its paws, tail, and head.  Sam, a famous hairless Chinese Crested dog was named the “World’s Ugliest Dog” from 2003 to 2005.

Last on my list is the always elegant Shih Tzu.  Shih Tzu’s are recognized for their long, flowing, colorful coats and are intelligent, friendly, and energetic.  The average height for a Shih Tzu is 9 to 10 1/2 inches and they weigh between 9 and 16 pounds.  They have little to no shedding, making them a favorite amongst people with allergies.

These are just a few of the hypoallergenic dogs out there.  For the full list visit wikipedia.com.

What breed do you think President-elect Obama will choose?

Celebrities cheered and celebrated the historic night of President-elect Barack Obama’s victory.  Stars like Oprah Winfrey, Brad Pitt, Jennifer Aniston, and John Mayer celebrated all across the nation for our new president.  E! News reported that Courteney Cox and hubby David Arquette threw a party to celebrate the victory.  I think it’s safe to say that Hollywood seems to be happy with our new president… What do you think?

Madonna celebrated with all in attendance at her concert as she shouted, “We are one….let’s have one night of togetherness.”

To read more about the celebrity celebrations at OMG.

This Halloween will be the first year that Barack Obama won’t be taking his daughters trick-or-treating.

During Ryan Seacrest’s KIIS-FM radio show on Friday morning, Obama said,

When I go out, it becomes a big scene.  Last year, I wore a rubber mask so people didn’t know who I was, and we were able to have a great time.

Obama also talked to Ryan about election day, saying,

On Tuesday, I’ll vote first thing in the morning, then take the girls to school and then we’ll fly to a state fairly close to home that is a battle ground state.

I’ll do some campaigning and hand shaking and all that good stuff.

As for an election day tradition, Obama will play basketball….A tradition he started in Iowa.  “Hopefully I won’t break my nose for the big night, get an elbow in the teeth,” Joked Obama.

The ATF foiled two neo-Nazi skinheads plans to assassinate Barack Obama.

21 year old Daniel Cowart and 18 year old Paul Schlesselman planned on going on a cross country killing spree, targeting African Americans, that would end with their final target, Senator Obama.

The two men, who met online through a mutual friend, planned to rob a gun store in Tennessee, kill 88 kids at a predominately African-American High School, decapitate 14 more African-Americans, go on a cross country killing spree and then assassinate Obama.

The numbers 88 and 14 are symbolic to white supremacist.  The number 14 represents 14 words written by the founding member of the white nationalist group, “The Order:”  We must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children.

The slogan that inspired that statement was 88 words long saying,

What we must fight for is to safeguard the existence and reproduction of our race and our people, the sustenance of our children and the purity of our blood, the freedom and the independence of the fatherland, so that our people may mature for the fulfillment of the mission allotted it by the creator of the universe.  Every thought and every idea, every doctrine and all knowledge, must serve this purpose. And everything must be examined from this point of view and used or rejected according to its utility.

The meaning of 88 can also be interperted as the 8th letter of the alphabet being H meaning HH for Heil Hitler or for the book 88 Prespects by David Lane.

Obama has had Secret Service protection from very early in his campaign because of concern’s for his safety; sadly, the concerns arise due to the color of his skin (you’d think we were past this kind of thinking in this day & age).  If he wins the November 4th election, he’ll be the first black president in U.S. history and skinheads, like the two plotters in this scheme, do not want to see that happen.

“The U.S. Secret Service takes all threats against presidential candidates seriously and is actively investigating the allegations,” says Richard Harlow, special agent in charge of the Memphis Field Office.

Barack’s got another celebrity on his long list of famous supporters. According to Sarah Silverman, Barack Obama is the ‘goodest person we’ve ever had as a presidential choice’ to help Americans stop being labeled as the ‘a–holes of the Universe.’

Silverman is starting a campaign to get all American Jews to get their butts to Florida for The Great Schlep. Watch the video to find out what she’s talking about.

A man by the name of Raymond Hunter Geisel was arrested on Saturday, August 2nd, for threatening to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama and President George W. Bush.

Geisel , a resident of Bangor, Maine, who was in Florida attending a bail bondsman’s course, was in class when he allegedly said, “That nigger, if he gets elected, I’ll assassinate him myself.” And on a different occasion a witness over heard Geisel say that, “he hated Bush and wanted to put a bullet in his head.”

Geisel was interviewed by U.S. Secret Service agent’s in Miami and denied ever making any threats against Obama or Bush, however he did state, “that if he wanted to kill Senator Obama he simply would shoot him with a sniper rifle, but then claimed that he was just joking.”

Miami police searched Geisel’s car and hotel room and found a cache of ammunition, that included armour piercing bullets and a handgun. Although, the police did not state whether or not Geisel was preparing for an actual assassination attempt. Geisel is being held at Miami’s downtown detention center without bail.