Bill Clinton

2012 Election

Day 2 on the Scene at the DNC: President Clinton and Women Activists Take Center Stage

President Clinton still has it!

President Clinton still has it! Tonight he put his iconic political skills to work for President Obama, laying out a clear case for Obama — and against Mitt Romney. The mood in Time Warner Cable Arena felt like a pumped up concert, which makes sense considering Bill Clinton is one of the all time top rock stars of the Democratic party. And putting the excitement into overdrive was President Obama himself, who slipped into the arena to watch President Clinton address the delegates and TV viewers at home. The crowd went absolutely crazy when Obama came on stage to greet Clinton after the detailed-packed speech.

Before Bill Clinton's headlining speech, women got much of the attention. Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards addressed the crowd, as did rising women's rights activist Sandra Fluke. Earlier in the day, I attended a campaign and cocktails party put on by EMILY's List, which supports prochoice Democratic women running for office. There, actress Ashley Judd hinted that she might run for office one day. For more from the ground, read on for day two's highlights.

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Bill Clinton Wants George Clooney to Play Him on the Big Screen

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Video: Matt Damon, Ashton Kutcher, Lady Gaga, and More Stars Wish Bill Clinton a Happy Birthday!

Hollywood came out for Bill Clinton over the weekend!

Hollywood came out for Bill Clinton over the weekend! The former president celebrated the 10th anniversary of his foundation — and his 65th birthday — with a gala and a star-studded concert. Jessica Alba and Rachel Zoe walked the carpet on Friday night, and on Saturday, Lady Gaga serenaded Bill with her best Marilyn Monroe impersonation. Matt Damon, Ashton Kutcher, and more showed their support as well, so check out all the highlights!

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Lady Gaga Has Her "Marilyn Monroe Moment" Performing For Bill Clinton

The stars came out to celebrate Bill Clinton's 65th birthday and 10 years of his Clinton Foundation last night in Hollywood.

The stars came out to celebrate Bill Clinton's 65th birthday and 10 years of his Clinton Foundation last night in Hollywood. Celebrities like Jessica Alba and Sofia Vergara enjoyed performances by huge acts, including Usher, Lady Gaga, Kenny Chesney, The Edge, and Bono. For her performance, Lady Gaga decided to remake her "Bad Romance" into a "Bill Romance," and Bill, as well as Chelsea and Hillary, was clearly amused in the audience. Before she kicked off her song, Gaga said, "I am having my first Marilyn moment — I always wanted to have one. And I was hoping that it didn't involve an accident with some pills and a strand of pearls, so here we are." She went on to serenade the former pres in a nude body suit and blond bombshell wig. Check it out above and tell us how you think she compares to Marilyn in the comments.

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Catch Up With Bill Clinton About His Foundation, Occupy Wall Street, and Lady Gaga

Former President Bill Clinton stopped by Letterman last night to share thoughts on a whole range of topics, from his foundation to the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Former President Bill Clinton stopped by Letterman last night to share thoughts on a whole range of topics, from his foundation to the Occupy Wall Street movement. Bill Clinton will be celebrating 10 years of the William J. Clinton Foundation and the $10 billion it's raised for HIV/AIDS treatment and feeding the hungry on Saturday at the Hollywood Bowl. He's pulling out all the stops, inviting big-named stars and supporters, including Lady Gaga. Last night the ex-pres said she won't be wearing a meat dress, however, since he is a vegan after all. Might we see a plant-based costume creation from Gaga then? Find out which other musicians will be honoring Mr. Clinton and hear his thoughts on much more below.

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Why Can't the Public Treat Monica Lewinsky Like Bill Clinton?

He was nearly 50.

He was nearly 50. She was only 22. He was a powerful man who should have known better. She was just an intern. Yet, no one seems to remember Bill Clinton's indiscretions in the Oval Office while Monica Lewinsky's name is forever connected to the sex scandal.

Other women have overcome sex scandals to win the attention, if not complete admiration, of Americans. Kim Kardashian had a sex tape, but we've come to also associate her name with her TV shows, perfumes, and a fashion line. Monica, now 38, hasn't made the transition; although, she tried her hand at endorsing handbags and Jenny Craig. The spotlight was harsh to Monica, so perhaps she decided to avoid it after such public humiliation. But 13 years after the scandal broke — that's right, 13! — Monica is still not safe from tabloid takedowns, the latest one calling her a "social pariah" who can't get her projects off the ground or find a man. No mention of the fact that Monica lived in London for a while and got a masters in social psychology.

Meanwhile, the latest news on 65-year-old Bill Clinton centers around his newfound vegan lifestyle or charity work. As a former and successful president, Bill Clinton's legacy surely encompasses much more than the poor judgement he displayed with Monica, but it's striking how Bill's image has completely survived the scandal while Monica's has been completely dominated by it. Why do you think her public image seems so frozen in time?

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Picture It: Having a Ball

A ferocious-looking contestant of the mask contest flashes a smile at the 19th Life Ball Saturday.
Life Ball Pictures of Amanda Lepore, Bill Clinton, Natasha Bedingfield, and DSQUARED2

A ferocious-looking contestant of the mask contest flashes a smile at the 19th Life Ball Saturday. The charity gala, which is organized by nonprofit AIDS LIFE, takes place in Vienna and raises money for people living with HIV and AIDS. The extravagant event is full of over-the-top costumes, colorful performances, a glamorous runway and red carpet, and lots of bare skin! This year there were fashions by the Canadian fashion design team DSQUARED2, music by Natasha Bedingfield and Janet Jackson, and Bill Clinton as a speaker. Click through to see some of the most outrageous pictures from the big bash.

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Bill Clinton Knew How to Network at an Early Age

Although networking can reap rewards for your career progression and job hunt, it's not always easy.

Although networking can reap rewards for your career progression and job hunt, it's not always easy. In fact, it's a skill that requires a lot of dedication and time. Business Insider featured an excerpt from Never Eat Alone, written by Keith Ferrazzi, which talks about how Bill Clinton took networking seriously even when he was still in college:

[While] a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University, he met a graduate student named Jeffrey Stamps at a party. Clinton promptly pulled out a black address book.

"What are you doing here at Oxford, Jeff?" he asked.

"I'm at Pembroke on a Fulbright," Jeff replied. Clinton penned "Pembroke" into his book, then asked about Stamps's undergraduate school and his major.

"Bill, why are you writing this down?" asked Stamps.

"I'm going into politics and plan to run for governor of Arkansas, and I'm keeping track of everyone I meet," said Clinton.

Taking notes shows a lot of commitment to networking. Although you don't have to be as extreme as Bill Clinton and write down a person's details on an index card while you're in front of them, you can do something similar by scribbling notes at the end of the day and saving it as a word document or writing details on the back of the business cards people give you.

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Drew Barrymore Teams Up With Mandy Moore and President Clinton For a Charitable Initiative

Drew Barrymore, Mandy Moore, President Bill Clinton, and nearly 800 college students congregated at the San Diego Food Bank in Southern California yesterday.

Drew Barrymore, Mandy Moore, President Bill Clinton, and nearly 800 college students congregated at the San Diego Food Bank in Southern California yesterday. Drew and the former president addressed the crowd before rolling up their sleeves and boxing up school lunches. Giving back seems to come easy for Drew, who visited Las Vegas last week to present her close pal Cameron Diaz with an award at CinemaCon. Drew's boyfriend and constant PDA partner, Will Kopelman, joined her on the trip to Sin City, but she was solo for yesterday's outing. Mandy, too, was without her husband, Ryan Adams, but tweeted her excitement about volunteering, meeting the president, and raising awareness for a charitable cause.

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Hillary Clinton Really Wants to Be a Grandma

Hillary Clinton dreamed about winning the title of madame president, but she'd more eagerly welcome another one: grandma.

Hillary Clinton dreamed about winning the title of madame president, but she'd more eagerly welcome another one: grandma. According to Bill, at least. When asked what he'd like to accomplish in the next decade, the former president had this to say:

“I would like to have a happy wife. And she won’t be unless she’s a grandmother. It's something she wants more than she wanted to be president."

Talk about pressure for Chelsea, who just got married last year! It's a bit off-putting to picture a power woman like Hillary as the grandchild-pressuring mom. Still, I find it sweet that she values her family so much. What do you make of Bill's comments?