First I like to thank President Barack Hussein Obama for demonstrating a classy administration; expanding healthcare availability; calming a chaotic transition from the previous administration and much more ...

​Thank you Mr. President for the following:

 "I want Mr. Kaepernick and others who are on a knee to listen to the pain that that may cause somebody who, for example, had a spouse or a child who was killed in combat and why it hurts them to see somebody not standing," Obama said. " I also want people to think about the pain he may be expressing about somebody who's lost a loved one that they think was unfairly shot. One of thing I saw about American democracy is that it can be frustrating, but it’s the best system we’ve got.”

​quote: Barack Hussein Obama
​via A.J. Perez

What can we expect from Clinton and Trump in the debate? 
​According to The Washington Post, estimates are that 80 million to 100 million people will watch — an amazing number given the splintering of TV viewership over the past decade.

​Queen of Katwe is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess, and, as a result of the support she receives from her family and community, is instilled with the confidence and determination she needs to pursue her dream of becoming an international chess champion. Directed by Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding) from a screenplay by William Wheeler (The Hoax) based on the book by Tim Crothers, Queen of Katwe is produced by Lydia Dean Pilcher (The Darjeeling Limited) and John Carls (Where the Wild Things Are) with Will Weiske and Troy Buder serving as executive producers. The film stars Golden Globe® nominee David Oyelowo (Selma), Oscar® winner and Tony Award® nominee Lupita Nyong'o (12 Years a Slave) and newcomer Madina Nalwanga.

Cast and Crew Celebrate 'Queen of Katwe' as "A Love Letter to Uganda" at Disney Film's Premiere

Sarah Paulson was congratulated by John Travolta, left, and Cuba Gooding Jr., right, for winning outstanding lead actress in a limited series or movie for “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story.”

LOS ANGELES — It was business as usual in the two major categories at the Emmys on Sunday night, as HBO’s “Game of Thrones” and “Veep” repeated as winners for best drama and comedy.