Obama birthday party lures Chris Rock, Tom Hanks, Jay-Z and more
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Celebs turned out for President Obama’s 50th birthday party, despite some earlier speculation to the contrary, with Chris Rock giving a prompt report on the festivities Thursday night.
‘Just left the Presidents birthday party at the White House,’ the comedian and actor said on Twitter. ‘Herbie Hancock played, Stevie Wonder sang and yes they did the electric slide. A great night.’
Other famous faces included basketball’s Charles Barkley and Grant Hill, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, Hill Harper of ‘CSI: NY’ and Jay-Z, according to Politico.
(Beyoncé, a.k.a. Mrs. Jay-Z, was spotted earlier this week at a mobile home park in New Jersey, shooting a new music video -- unfortunately her day at work was crashed by an egg-throwing intruder.)
Hanks did double duty Thursday with the good wishes, shouting out to his son and that other guy, ‘21! Happy Birthday, Chet! You too, Mr. President (50). Hanx.’
Festivities reportedly began with chicken, ribs, hamburgers, hot dogs, pasta and salad in the Rose Garden, followed by a choice of apple, peach, huckleberry or cherry pie. Along with Michelle Obama, the first daughters presented Dad with a cake before everyone moved inside for music and dancing.
Oprah Winfrey BFF Gayle King represented the Chicago crowd, but 49th-birthday pal Winfrey didn’t make it. Perhaps the gift she delivered in the week, volunteering to step up for his 2012 campaign as she had in 2008, made up for it?
‘I’m in his corner for whatever he needs me to do,’ Oprah said.
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