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President Obama proudly shows off his L.A. Galaxy jersey in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday (May 15) in Washington, DC.

The commander in chief congratulated the team, including midfielders Landon Donovan and David Beckham, on their MLS championship title.

“We also have a young up-and-comer on the team, a guy named David Beckham,” Barack joked. “I have to say I gave David a hard time – I said half his teammates could be his kids. We’re getting old, David. Although you’re holding up better than me.”

The Galaxy players also participated in a Let’s Move! Q&A session with young sports fans and First Lady Michelle Obama.

Over the weekend, David’s boys – Brooklyn, Romeo, and Cruz – hit the beach with their nanny in Malibu, Calif. Mom Victoria Beckham stayed home with baby Harper for Mother’s Day.

Also pictured: David leaving his hotel the day before wearing his uniform.

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President Obama waves as he steps off Air Force One after landing at LAX Airport on Thursday (May 10) in Los Angeles.

The President was on his way to George Clooney‘s highly anticipated fundraiser event, which is said to have raised as much as $15 million for his reelection campaign.

Here are some highlights from the party released by the White House:

• Attendees included George, his girlfriend Stacy Keibler, Robert Downey Jr., Diane Von Furstenberg, Barbra Streisand, James Brolin, Tobey Maguire, Billy Crystal, Jack Black, Salma Hayek, and party host Jeffrey Katzenberg.
• Guests had to pass through two security checkpoints before being driven up Clooney‘s driveway by golf cart. Dinner was served at round tables inside a clear tent on his basketball court.
• President Obama gave a 19 minute speech. “I want to thank Clooney for letting us use his basketball court. This man has been talking smack about his basketball game, ever since I’ve known him.” He said he and the actor had known each other for quite a while, and that famous Hope picture of him was actually culled from a picture of him and Clooney when the latter was advocating for Darfur. “We struck up a friendship. This is the first time that George Clooney has actually been photoshopped out of a picture,” Obama said to laughs. “Never happened before, will never happen again.”
• Obama joked about going grey. “People have commented on the fact I’ve got gray hair now. There was a blog post about look how wrinkly Obama is getting. [Laughter]. Sort of distressing. George doesn’t have to go through these things.”

Sounds like it was a great event!

Celebs are tweeting their thanks to President Obama who has publicly voiced his support for same-sex marriage.

“I’ve been going through an evolution on this issue. I’ve always been adamant that gay and lesbian Americans should be treated fairly and equally,” the commander in chief told Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts on Wednesday (May 8).

“At a certain point, I just concluded that for me, personally, it is important for me to go ahead and affirm that I think that same-sex couples should be able to get married,” Barack added.

Here’s how Hollywood has responded:

Ellen DeGeneres: Thank you President @BarackObama for your beautiful and brave words. I’m overwhelmed.

Neil Patrick Harris: Bravo, Mr. President, and thank you.

Ricky Martin: I applaud President @barackobama for affirming that ALL Americans should enjoy equal rights. Historic! I will be a very proud host on Monday

Jane Lynch: Pretty darn happy today. Thanks Mr President, for supporting the dignity of my family and so many others!

Jesse Tyler Ferguson: With @MichelleObama & @JustinMikita permission I would like to marry @BarackObama right now!

Fran Drescher: So proud of our President who showed such leadership& the meaning of America’s freedom 4 all!

Sean Hayes: Thank you to @BarackObama for taking a forward-thinking stance on equality for all gay Americans and for supporting gay marriage.

Sophia Bush: Thank you Mr. President. @BarackObama speaks up for #Equality today. #LoveIsLove

Evan Rachel Wood: Wooooooo! @BarackObama

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are all smiles as they arrive back home to the White House on Sunday (May 6) in Washington, DC.

The 50-year-old president and his wife arrived via helicopter and were greeted by a group of White House visitors who were lucky enough to get a glimpse at the couple.

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Barack kicked off his re-election bid over the weekend with a rally at Virginia Commonwealth University, where he addressed a crowd of about 8,000 supporters.

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President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama attend the 2012 White House Correspondents’ Dinner held at the Washington Hilton on Saturday (April 28) in Washington, DC.

Michelle was seated next to Jimmy Kimmel during the dinner. The late night talk show host was also the host for the evening’s festivities.

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Some of the celebs in attendance at the dinner included Reese Witherspoon, Charlize Theron, Lindsay Lohan, Kim Kardashian, and many more!

FYI: Michelle accessorized with Carla Amorim hoop earrings.

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President Obama makes an appearance on Tuesday’s (April 24) Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

“I want to slow jam the news and I’m not the only one,” Jimmy told the crowd as the commander-in-chief hit the stage.

“I’m President Barack Obama and I, too, want to slow jam the news,” he said before discussing Stafford student loans with house band The Roots in the background.

“Now is not the time to make school more expensive for our young people,” Barack said.

“Ohhh yeahhh, you should listen to the president,” Jimmy chimed in. “Or as I like to call him, the Preezy of the United Steezy.”

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