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Washington (CNN)President Barack Obama has shed five pounds and grown a half-inch in the past two years, the White House doctor reported Tuesday. The information was revealed in Obama's medical exam, released to the public by the presidential physician Ro

According to President Obama‘s doctor, Barack is in better shape than he was two years ago. “The president’s overall health remains excellent and is improved from his last formal assessment,” said White House physician Dr. Ronnie L. Jackson in a statement. “His adherence to a healthy diet and a consistent exercise program has resulted in an improved lean body mass and lower cholesterol level. All clinical data indicates that the president is currently very healthy and that he will remain so for the duration of his presidency.” President Obama made it a point to focus on healthier lifestyle choices. He is on a healthy diet, drinks alcohol moderately, works out daily, and stays away from tobacco. Obama has reportedly lost five pounds since his 2014 physical and is now weighing in at 175 pounds to compliment his 6’1 stature. Read more.


Camille Cosby Claims She Never Read Complaint Against Husband in Deposition

Details concerning Camille Cosby‘s February deposition during a defamation civil suit brought against Bill by seven women have been revealed. According to the court filings, which were released on Monday by Cosby’s lawyers, Camille Cosby stated she had never read a criminal complaint placed against the comedian. In the deposition, Camille Cosby also claimed that she hasn’t read her husband’s 2005 admissions in the case. Bill Cosby’s legal team wants to use her deposition to postpone the civil suit. Read more.


Q-Tip Named Artistic Director of Kennedy Center’s Hip-Hop Series

Hip-hop has left an indelible mark on American culture. In an effort to highlight its influence, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts will host an upcoming Hip-Hop Culture series. Rapper Q-Tip will be its first artistic director. Hosted in Washington D.C., the series will be overseen by Q-Tip and will delve into breakdancing, street art, deejaying, and emceeing. “With Hip Hop constantly changing and evolving, it is easy to forget the history and legacy that precede it,” said Q-Tip in a statement. “I want to begin at the beginning of the Culture to help people see its roots, better understand its present, and responsibly create its future.” Read more.


Katt Williams Arrested Again

Brushes with the law are becoming all too common for comedian Katt Williams. Williams was arrested on Tuesday after getting into a physical altercation with one of his own bodyguards. Things allegedly escalated when the bodyguard chose not to “engage in criminal activity as directed by Williams.” In February, the bodyguard was allegedly taken to Williams’ house and beaten. Another woman was arrested for her involvement. Williams was placed behind bars for aggravated assault, false imprisonment and terroristic threats. Some of his other issues with the law include an alleged robbery and an assault on an employee at a store in Gainesville, Georgia. All of the incidents took place in February. Read more.

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