After announcing that their would be an additional Barack Obama fundraiser concert in Miami yesterday afternoon, Jay-Z left thousands of fans disappointed after the hip hop mogul cancelled the concert at the Bayfront Park Amphitheatre on Monday.

“The whole concert has had to be cancelled because it was Jay-Z who pulled out,” a Bayfront park official said. “We haven’t been told why, but I’m sure all the fans will want an explanation.” (more…)

As previously reported, Jay-Z had a free concert for the “Last Chance for Change” Rally at the Bayfront Park in Miami, FL last night. Check out the pics. Wyclef also performed last night. (more…)

Congrats to Barack and Michelle Obama as they celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary. Obama, who spoke at a rally in Abington, Pennsylvania, picked up the flowers before flying back home to Chicago, where he was planning a romantic dinner with Michelle. They married in Oct. 3, 1992 at Trinity United Church of Christ. How Cute!

Due to widespread enthusiasm and support for Obama’s Campaign for Change voter registration efforts in Florida, seven-time Grammy Award-winning recording artist Jay-Z has added an additional “Last Chance for Change” voter registration rally and concert in Miami for Monday, Oct. 6 – the deadline to register to vote in Florida.

In addition to the Oct. 5, Sunday night event, Jay-Z will perform for thousands of voters – for free – at Miami’s Bayfront Park Amphitheater on Monday afternoon as well. He will promote voter registration and encourage young people to get involved in making history by electing Barack Obama. Multi-platinum recording artist Wyclef Jean will also perform Sunday night.

Ticket distribution for Monday’s event will be released later today.
“Last Chance for Change” Voter Registration Rally & Concert
Featuring Special Guest Jay-Z
Bayfront Park Amphitheater
301 N. Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL
11:00 AM Doors Open
12:30 PM Show Starts (more…)

Vibe’s November issue has Barack Obama on the front cover…It’s their “Historic Collector’s Issue” in which Barack Obama’s cover story urges readers to vote. Obama says, “We are at a defining moment in our history…I am running for president to take this country in a new direction. But I can’t do it alone. I need you. Whether it’s the first time, or the first time in a long time, I need you to register and vote on November 4.” Vibe has also endorsed Obama which marks as the magazine’s first presidential endorsement ever!

Editor-in-Chief Danyel Smith says, “…I am clear about what must be done. The staff is behind me. This is a formal endorsement, by VIBE magazine, of Senator Barack Obama…”

The magazine will be on newstands on October 21st. I really like the cover, do you? Leave ya comments!

Celebrities have made an effort in their new PSA to encourage people to vote in the presidential election on November 4. Usher, Halley Berry, Eva Longoria are amoung many celebrities who have dedicated time to this. “Don’t vote unless you care about health care,” Berry says solemnly. Watch the YouTube PSA here:

HAVE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE YET? REMEMBER SOME STATES DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS OCTOBER 6! BE A PART OF CHANGE AND REGISTER TO VOTE TODAY! IT’S NOT TO LATE!

Hip-hop star JAY-Z is lending his support to U.S. presidential candidate BARACK OBAMA by holding two free concerts in his honour. Shawn Carter hopes to encourage young people to vote for the Democrat at the upcoming November (08) elections. The free shows will take place in Detroit, Michigan on Saturday (04Oct08) and in Miami, Florida on Sunday (05Oct08). Tickets will be distributed through Obama’s local campaign offices, according to Allhiphop.com.Obama recently praised the modern generation of hip-hop stars – insisting stars such as Jay-Z and Kanye West are real businessmen, not just musicians. He told MTV.com, “In the past, musicians often times were commodities. (more…)

Who watched the debate last Friday? I wasn’t impressed …but Obama definitely held it down. Here’s how the polls show how the public viewed the debate:

CBS Insta Poll shows Barack Obama won 39% to John McCain’s 25% with 36% saying the debate was a draw.Insider Advantage reports those polled Obama won 42% to McCain’s 41% with Undecided 17%

CNN reports voter opinions that Obama “did better” 51%, McCain “did better” 38%

The CNN poll showed men were evenly split, but women gave Obama higher marks 59% to 41% for McCain.

If you missed the debate, check it out here: (more…)

After saying that he wasn’t going to show up to the debate because of the “economic bailout” crisis, McCain has changed his mind. Republican John McCain will participate tonight in the first presidential debate after all, reversing his decision two days ago to suspend his campaign while Congress negotiates a proposed $700 billion bailout of Wall Street. Hmmm Hmmmm…thought so!

At McCain’s request, President Bush called McCain and Obama to the White House on Thursday to talk about the financial crisis along with congressional leaders.

With the race so close, the presidential debates could prove pivotal. Im glad its going down tonight

BARACK THE VOTE!

*REMEMBER YOU HAVE UNTIL OCTOBER 6, 2008 TO REGISTER TO VOTE* There is an alarming number of minorities who have not registered to vote yet… NO EXCUSES! We can be a part of change…VOTE!