Roseanne Barr making shock TV comeback with Trump-supporting stars The veteran comedian is preparing to headline a politically charged family sitcom alongside several outspoken conservative entertainers. BANG Premier · 22h ago
Roseanne star defends sitcom’s cancelation after fans claim comic was ‘backstabbed’ ‘Be smart enough to shut the hell up,’ Michael Fishman told those arguing that the series should not have been canceled The Independent UK · Aug 12
At least seven people killed in Chicago shootings as Trump renews military call Mayor says ‘violence has no place in our city’ as president criticizes governor for not accepting national guard troops The Guardian - US · Jun 21
‘This will be timeless’: what art can we expect from Chicago’s $850m Obama Presidential Center? Original works by 30 artists have been commissioned by the Obamas alongside vital pieces of memorabilia for visitors to appreciate The Guardian - US · Jun 16
In a city with an iconic skyline, the Obama presidential museum aims to reshape Chicago architecture Crews are putting the finishing touches on the Obama Presidential Center ahead of the official public opening in Chicago on Juneteenth The Independent UK · May 29
Roseanne Barr calls out ABC for ‘double standard’ after Jimmy Kimmel’s return ‘I got my whole life ruined’ said Barr after network cancelled her show following racist comments The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025
Roseanne Barr claims she was asked to appear on The Conners - as a ghost Roseanne Barr has claimed she was asked appear on Roseanne spin-off show The Conners as a ghost. BANG Premier · Jun 11, 2025
Roseanne Barr takes swipe at Eminem in ‘awful’ pro-Trump rap song ‘Screw Eminem, I’m Roseanne,’ said actor, donning box braids and gold chains The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2025
Why famed Obama advisor Valerie Jarrett hid her pregnancy for six months early in her career “I was afraid if I talked about it nobody would take me seriously,” said Jarrett, adding that it was the environment for women back then. Fortune · Oct 15, 2024
Obama to bring message of hope 20 years after famous convention speech Ex-president headlining in Chicago on Tuesday brings memories of 2004 appeal for unity that inspired Democrats The Guardian - US · Aug 20, 2024
Presidential centers issue joint statement calling out the fragile state of US democracy Concern for U.S. democracy has prompted the entities supporting 13 presidential libraries dating back to Herbert Hoover to call for a recommitment to the country’s bedrock principles, including the rule of law and respecting diverse beliefs The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023
New details on little-known Obama Presidential Library, tucked away in Hoffman Estates U.S. Archivist Colleen Shogan, whose National Archives and Records Administration operates presidential libraries, talks about the library in an exclusive Sun-Times interview. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 24, 2023
Roseanne Vet Sandra Bernhard Shares Positive Thoughts About Roseanne Barr, Not-So-Positive Thoughts About New 'Anti-Woke' Show Roseanne alum Sandra Bernhard appreciates Roseanne Barr's comedy work, but she doesn't seem high on her new show. Cinemablend · Aug 9, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 9, 2023 Obama Foundation, fueled by two mega-donors, has record fundraising year in 2022 The Obama Foundation compensation package for its chief executive, Valerie Jarrett, jumped to $754,064, in 2022, up from $592,905 in 2021.
Cinemablend · Jun 25, 2023 John Goodman Reflects On Defending Roseanne Barr, And Whether He'd Work With Her Again Years after Roseanne Barr's controversial sitcom firing, John Goodman reflects on defending her at the time, and possibly working with her again.
Cinemablend · May 18, 2023 Roseanne Barr Blames Sara Gilbert For Revival's Cancellation: 'She Stabbed Me In The Back' Roseanne Barr spoke about her sitcom's 2018 cancellation, saying former co-star Sara Gilbert of The Conners 'stabbed me in the back.'
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 Roseanne Barr says co-star Sara Gilbert ‘stabbed me in the back’ with tweet that ‘cancelled’ sitcom reboot ABC cancelled the ‘Roseanne’ revival in 2018 after Barr shared a racist tweet about former presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett
Fortune · May 11, 2023 Companies on Fortune's Modern Board 25 list prioritize boardroom diversity Honorees have boards featuring more gender diversity than the industry standard.
Fortune · May 10, 2023 Meet the 25 most future-forward corporate boards in 2023 Fortune’s second annual Modern Board 25 ranking identifies the highest-performing and purpose-driven corporate boards.
WEKU · May 5, 2023 Julie Chávez Rodríguez grew up in the labor movement. Now she runs Biden's campaign Chávez Rodríguez is the granddaughter of labor leader César Chávez. President Biden has chosen her to run his reelection campaign.
The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2023 Cesar Chavez's legacy lives on in Biden's new campaign chair The granddaughter of late Latino labor activist Cesar Chavez is moving from President Joe Biden's White House staff to take another high-profile position at the helm of his 2024 reelection campaign
Salon · Feb 11, 2023 Barr calls cancel culture "fascist" During a segment to plug her comeback special, Barr commented to Carlson that "the left" have no sense of humor
The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2023 Roseanne Barr accuses Hollywood of double standards ‘I’m the only person whose life’s work was stolen by people I thought loved me,’ actor says
Los Angeles Times · Feb 9, 2023 'It was a witch-burning': Roseanne may forgive Hollywood, but she'll never forget Almost five years have passed since Roseanne Barr fired off a late-night tweet that changed her life, bringing about a her fall from grace and the cancellation of the groundbreaking show that made her into one of TV's most electric personalities.