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Colombian pop star Shakira stopped by the White House Monday to meet with President Obama and Veep Joe Biden.  The singer, who is a long-time children's advocate,  discussed early childhood development issues with the president and veep. 

Shakira was in Washington on behalf of the ALAS Foundation, a nonprofit coalition of Latin artists, a nonprofit coalition of Latin artists, business leaders and intellectuals that promotes public policies in support of early childhood education in Latin America.  Shakira is also a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF and the founder of the Barefoot Foundation, which focuses on creating access to education for children.

After her White House visit, Shakira headed to the World Bank to announce the World Bank's Early Child Development Program, which will spend $300 million on children's educational programs in Latin America and the Caribbean. 

Above, check out the video of Shakira's World Bank appearance and watch her discuss child development issues with Greta Van Susteren on FOX News over here.

Will Prez Obama put an end to this?  Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt share a smooch.

Us Magazine reports that an anonymous source told the publication - okay, this is starting to sound a little iffy already - that Angelina Jolie isn't digging President Obama.

According to Us Magazine's "Deepthroat," Angie "hates" Obama and thinks he's "all smoke and mirrors."

Deepthroat also alleges that Angie's dislike of Obama is causing problems in her love life, as her boyfriend, Brad Pitt, is a supporter and distant cousin of the president. 

"They get in really nasty arguments about it all the time," reveals Deepthroat. "She doesn't respect Brad when it comes to politics, but, in the end, this won't tear them apart."

Sarah Jessica Parker

The President's Committee on Arts and Humanities just got a little more fashionable.  Sarah Jessica Parker and Vogue editor Anna Wintour are new members of the Committee.

Other celebs just named to the Committee are Forrest Whitaker, Alfre Woodard, Edward Norton and Yo-Yo Ma.

According to its website, the Committee works with "the three primary cultural agencies - National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) - to initiate and support key programs; to recognize excellence in the fields of arts and humanities; and to encourage private-public partnerships around those disciplines." 

The Committee was established in 1982.

Nicole Kidman testified before before the House Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Wednesday.  She asked for $1 billion to help combat violence against women around the world.

Ms. Kidman wore a black pant suit, nutral makeup and her hair styled in large, loose curls. 

If you think two fashionistas fist fighting over the last pair of stiletto Mary Janes at a Jimmy Choo sample sale is bad, you ain't seen nothin' yet.  The White House and Fox News are seriously going at it.

John Stewart reports:

Talk about star power.  According to just-released White House visitors logs, Obama met with several celebs at the White House during the first six months of his presidency.  Here's a list of some of the celebs who dropped in on 1600 Pennsylvania Ave:

Jay Z (Shawn Carter)

George Clooney

Hill Harper

Brad Pitt (William Pitt)

Denzel Washington

Serena Williams

and, of course, Miss Oprah Winfrey

See for yourself over here.

Oh, and by the way, we should note that Obama is the first president to release visitors logs.

Nigel Barker, Rep. Nita Lowey and Pam Barnes.  Photo credit: Nigel Barker, LLC  

When it comes to helping children and families with AIDS, Nigel Barker is a "top model" advocate.  Barker, who is best known as a photographer and judge on America's Top Model, is a longtime supporter on the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation and champion for public policies that help children with AIDS. 

Barker recently accompanied  the foundation's president and CEO, Pam Barnes, to Capitol Hill for an advocacy visit with Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY).  Barker and Barnes spoke with the congresswoman about the foundation's policy work; programs in Africa preventing HIV transmission from mothers to infants; and treating children, mothers, and families living with the virus.

Barker was also shooting material for an upcoming documentary about the foundation's history and current efforts to eradicate pediatric AIDS. He recently traveled to Tanzania filming clinics suppoted by the foundation and talking to mothers and children with AIDS. The documentary is scheduled to have its premiere at an event in DC sometime in the fall.

The Candies Foundation announced Tuesday that Bristol Palin is their new ambassador.  Candies, a popular teen apparel company, started the foundation in 2001 to fight teen pregnancy.  Palin became preganant with her son Tripp when she was seventeen years old.

As ambassador, Bristol will promote abstinence as a means of teen pregnancy prevention, although she has said in the past that abstinence is "not realistic" for teens. "I am so happy to have this opportunity to work with The Candie's Foundation on spreading the message of teen pregnancy prevention. I feel that I could be a living example of the consequences of teen pregnancy," Palin said in a statement released by the foundation.  "If I can prevent even one girl from getting pregnant, I will feel a sense of accomplishment."

Last year, the Candies Foundation ran a public service announcement that warned about the teen pregancy "epidemic" and featured pictures of Palin and Jamie Lynn Spears, who is also a teen mother.   

First Lady Michelle Obama was a hit at the Kennedy Center Spring Gala, receiving a standing ovation even though she never appeared on stage.  She enjoyed the event with her mother and longtime girlfriends Valerie Jarrett (Special Advisor to President Obama)  and Desiree Rogers (White House Social Secretary).  Gala guests included Vera Wang and Paris Hilton.