The daily gossip: Obama gives Drake permission to play him in a biopic, Felicity Huffman lands comeback role, and more

Obama gives Drake permission to play him in a biopic, Felicity Huffman lands comeback role, and more

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1. Obama gives former Degrassi actor permission to play him in a biopic

Former President Barack Obama has given Drake his blessing to portray him in a future biopic. "I will say this: Drake seems to be able to do anything he wants," Obama told Complex's 360 With Speedy Morman. "I mean, that is a talented, talented brother. So, if the time comes and he's ready …" When pressed if that means that the Canadian rapper has his stamp of approval, Obama said, "Drake has, more importantly I think, my household's stamp of approval. I suspect Malia and Sasha would be just fine with it." Still, Drake's acting chops might need a little dusting off, since it's now been 11 years (!!!) since the rapper played Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation.

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Jeva Lange

Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.