President Obama: I Never Said Change Would Be Easy

President Obama spoke to health care reform supporters Saturday in Minneapolis, Minnesota in an attempt to fight the disinformation campaign waged by the health care industry and Republicans. Here is an excerpt from his speech.

Kanye West Embraces Rude Boy Attitude at MTV VMA

News – Bad behavior is certainly nothing new in Rock and Roll. But is Kanye finally embracing the cultural similarities between Rock and Roll, Rude Boys, and Hip Hop? Such a move could revitalize the Hip Hop genre, presently mired in rap about sex and material wealth.

Serena Williams Throws Tantrum, Match at US Open

In a stunning move, Serena Williams, the defending US Open champion, threw her semifinal match to Kim Clijsters last night in Arthur Ashe Stadium. A lineswoman called Williams for a foot fault to set up match point for Clijsters, prompting Williams to argue with the judge, using profanity. Williams earned a second code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. Thereafter, Williams threw her racket to the court in disgust. She picked it up, then slammed it to the court again, damaging her racket’s frame.