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Published: 12/23/10

Filmmaker Raising Funds to Make Movie About OCD

By Monica Garske - AOL News

Donald Trump. Howie Mandel. Howard Stern. What do these famous faces have in common besides celebrity? Believe it or not, they all suffer from obsessive-compulsive disorder, a mental ailment affecting millions that hasn't quite made it into the Hollywood spotlight. That's all about to change, however, thanks to filmmaker Kellie Madison, who's on a mission to make a narrative film about OCD titled "Machine Man." Courtesy of Madison Films Filmmaker Kellie Madison is determined to make a narrative film about obssesive compulsive disorder; she just needs the funds for the ...

Published: 08/17/10

Obama Fundraiser Causes Traffic Jam Big Even for LA

By Scott Martelle - AOL News

(Aug. 17) -- Here's something President Barack Obama's political advisers missed when planning a fundraiser in west Los Angeles: Beware the power of unintended consequences. Tight security for Obama's appearance in Los Angeles' Hancock Park neighborhood snarled traffic for hours Monday evening, and blocked residents from returning to their own neighborhoods -- many at the end of long work days, and with children picked up from day care centers. Local media reported incensed residents arguing with police, including one in the heavily Democratic neighborhood who yelled at officers that he ...

Published: 08/12/10

Amid Ethics Fight, Rep. Rangel Has Birthday Bash

By not in system - AOL News

NEW YORK (Aug. 12) -- It was the antithesis of Chelsea Clinton's wedding -- a glittering social event on the New York political calendar that many prominent politicians wished (very privately) they did not have to attend and hoped (very secretly) would somehow be canceled. ...

Published: 06/17/10

Man Nearly Loses Testicle in Tragic Waxing Accident

By Ben Muessig - AOL News

(June 17) -- The only man with enough balls to take part in a British body waxing fundraiser nearly lost his. Joe Cooper, 24, is recovering from a horrific grooming accident on June 5 that nearly cost him his testicle. The construction worker and several pals agreed to take part in a hospital charity drive at a Leicester pub in which bar-goers bid for the chance to rip off strips of the participants' body hair. But once the event got started, many of the would-be volunteers bailed. "There were a few of us doing it, and two blokes wimped out, but I said I'd have it done," said Cooper, who, ...

Published: 04/30/10

'Saturday Night Live' Alums to Attend Fundraiser for Sen. Al Franken

By Christopher Weber - Politics Daily

Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.) will reunite with fellow "Saturday Night Live" veterans at a fundraiser for his campaign and political action committees this weekend in Los Angeles. The main event Friday at the House of Blues Sunset Strip is hosted by Dan Aykroyd, who will be joined by SNL alums Dana Carvey and Kevin Nealon, along with other guests from the worlds of entertainment and politics, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reported. Attendees will pay between $2,400 and $4,800 a person. The proceeds will go to "Franken MVPs," a new PAC that splits donations between Franken's 2014 Senate ...

Published: 10/27/09

Dogs, Owners Dress to Match for Halloween

By Ashley Krauss - AOL News

NEW YORK -- If your dog is dressing up like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis this Halloween, the least you can do is don a tuxedo and be your best JFK. "The tiny white paw gloves are just too cute," says Dr. Babette Gladstein, a veterinarian who turned her 3-pound hairless Chihuahua into Jackie O. Gladstein cross-dressed to pass herself off as the iconic 35th president. At Animal Fair's 9th Annual Howloween Pet Costume Party, pet lovers went to extremes to flaunt their love for their furry companions -- even if some dogs clearly didn't like dressing up. ...

Published: 07/17/09

Sarah Palin and Mitt Romney Fundraising for 2012 White House

By Emily Miller - Politics Daily

Surprising the inside-the-Beltway crowd, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin raised $732,867 in the first half of 2009. SarahPAC, her Washington, D.C.-area fundraising organization, has proven to be organized and effective, despite reports to the contrary. ...

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Published: 05/26/09

Obama Headlines Vegas Show for Reid

By Patricia Murphy - Politics Daily

President Obama is flying to Vegas today to headline a glitter-filled fundraiser for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. Obama, Bette Midler and Sheryl Crow will all take the stage for Reid at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace tonight -- although not at the same time, we assume. ...

Published: 10/14/08

Hillary Supporters Raise $8M for McCain/Palin

By Dave - Politics Daily

A veritable who's who of the PUMA wing. The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com The reception for former Clinton supporters, which also was attended by Rick Davis, the McCain campaign manager, was spearheaded by Lady Lynn Forester de Rothschild, a former telecommunications entrepreneur and "Hillraiser" who brought in more than $100,000 for Mrs. Clinton's campaign; Calvin Fayard, also a former Hillraiser and longtime Democratic donor from Louisiana, and Miguel Lausell, a former senior political adviser to the Clinton campaign from Puerto Rico. Hmmm... I was pretty sure I was told that somewhere along ...