Rapper Nas has just released a song in honor of yesterday’s historical election. He has been on tour in Norway, and was unable to get to the polls, so he decided to write a track in honor of Barack Obama instead. Producer DJ Green Lantern tells MTV.com, "I'm currently on tour in Europe with Nas and we were at dinner talking about how crazy it is that we're not in the states on Election Day. Someone quoted his verse from (his song) Black President, when he said 'What's the Black Prez thinkin' on Election Night?' And Nas said, 'Set up the mic - I'm gonna speak on that.' And the result is (the song) Election Night." Listen to it here. http://music.hollyscoop.com/nas/nas-releases-election-song_1274.aspx

Kim Cattrall has let the cat out of the bag. She appeared on Britain’s The Paul O’Grady Show yesterday, which Spice Girl Mel B. was guest-hosting. Mel decided to just ask Kim point blank: “Will there be a sequel?” And Kim replied, “Yes there will.” Yay! Cheers your cosmos and slip on those manolos! We wonder what the sequel will be about? Everything seemed to have worked out in the movie. Will Big leave again? We sure hope not, because that story line is getting oldhttp://movies.hollyscoop.com/sex-and-the-city/kim-cattrall-confirms-sex-and-the-city-sequel_1130.aspx

Amy Winehouse didn't get the reunion she was hoping for with her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, who was released from jail Tuesday. After serving 12 months behind behind bars, he's thought to have checked into a rehab center, according to UK's the Daily Mail Winehouse was not at the prison as her husband was released. See unforgettable celebrity mug shots. Instead, the singer who was recently treated for a chest infection, stayed at their home in London's Camden. The paper reported she emerged from her home Tuesday afternoon with make-up smeared across her face, in an "agitated state" and lunged at a photographer. See photos of shocking hair. Meanwhile, Fielder-Civil, was photographed smiling as he left jail but showed signs of his times behind bars, "sporting a chipped front tooth and red scratches down his arms." Fielder-Civil was sentenced to 27 months in jail after admitting that he beat up a pub manager in a barroom fight in 2006. http://www.usmagazine.com/news/report-amy-winehouses-husband-leaves-jail-goes-to-rehab

The women of The View wore their hearts on their sleeves Wednesday. "Last night history was made when Barack Obama was voted 44th President of the United States," said host Whoopi Goldberg, leading into the separate reactions from each of the ABC's show's panelists as emotions built and even spilled over. Goldberg also made the frank admission that her mother's reaction when Whoopi asked if she ever thought she'd live to see an African-American president not only was surprising but threw Whoopi off balance for the rest of the night. "No," said Goldberg's mother. "I never thought this day would come in my lifetime." Analyzing that response, Goldberg said that, although she's always thought of herself as an American who lived in the land of opportunity, Obama's victory at last could make her feel like a true part of the country. "I could put my suitcase down, finally," she said. Hasselbeck's Reaction The show's executive producer and so-called "mother hen," Barbara Walters, turned to the politically conservative member of the panel, Elisabeth Hasselbeck (who actively campaigned for GOP vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin), and said, "All eyes are going to be on you. How do you feel?" Hasselbeck talked about watching the election results with her daughter Grace, 3, and Grace's looking up and asking who won and who lost. "No one lost," Hasselbeck said she told her child. "Seriously, today is a victory for this country." Citing the fact that 14 million more voters showed up at the polls than had ever turned out before, Hasselbeck said that she, too, was caught up in the excitement. "I will get in a long line of supporters … for this president," she said. Interjected her liberal foil, Joy Behar: "Are you saying I was right all along?" But it was panel member Sherri Shepherd, who described how it felt to share with her 3-year-old son Jeffrey the enormity of what took place Tuesday, whose emotions ran the highest. Emphasizing how it now felt for there to be "No Limitations" for people of color, Shepherd could barely say the words. Instead, she dissolved into tears of disbelief, hurt – and joyfulness. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20238363,00.html

Will.i.am is so happy with the outcome of yesterday’s presidential election, that he’s releasing a song in Barack Obama’s honor. He spent Election Day editing his new track, It’s A New Day, as a tribute to the American people. He says, "This was inspired by America. It’s about Obama winning, and really paying tribute to those people who are responsible for that happening, and that’s the American people. The whole thing is really for people to leave testimonials… to create a page and leave testimonials on how they feel about this American accomplishment." The new song and music video will debut on dipdive.com today, so check it out! http://music.hollyscoop.com/william/william-to-release-obama-inspired-song_1273.aspx

WASHINGTON - After a victory of historic significance, Barack Obama will inherit problems of historic proportions. Not since Franklin D. Roosevelt was inaugurated at the depths of the Great Depression in 1933 has a new president been confronted with the challenges Obama will face as he starts his presidency. At home, Obama must revive an economy experiencing some of the worst shocks in more than half a century. Abroad, he has pledged to end the war in Iraq and defeat al-Qaeda and the Taliban in Afghanistan. He ran on a platform to change the country and its politics. Now he must begin to spell out exactly how. Obama's winning percentage appears likely to be the largest of any Democrat since Lyndon Johnson's 1964 landslide and makes him the first since Jimmy Carter in 1976 to garner more than 50.1 percent. Like Johnson, he will govern with sizable congressional majorities. Democrats gained at least five seats in the Senate and looked to add significantly to their strength in the House. But with those advantages come hard choices. Among them will be deciding how much he owes his victory to a popular rejection of President Bush and the Republicans and how much it represents an embrace of Democratic governance. Interpreting his mandate will be only one of several critical decisions Obama must make as he prepares to assume the presidency. Others include transforming his campaign promises on taxes, health care, energy and education into a set of legislative priorities for his first two years in office. 'Climb will be steep' Obama's victory speech before 125,000 people at Chicago's Grant Park touched the themes of unity, reconciliation and hope that were at the heart of his candidacy. Asking for the help of all Americans to tackle the country's most serious challenges, he prepared supporters and opponents alike for setbacks, disappointments and the need for patience before they succeed. "The road ahead will be long," he said. "Our climb will be steep. We may not get there in one year or even one term, but America — I have never been more hopeful than I am tonight that we will get there. I promise you — we as a people will get there." Obama's ability to manage relationships with Democratic congressional leaders, with Republicans and with impatient liberal constituencies with agendas of their own will have a lasting impact on his presidency. Can he, for example, fulfill his promise to govern in a unifying and inclusive way yet also push an ambitious progressive agenda? The first African American elected to the presidency, Obama built his victory with a new Democratic coalition. To the party's base of African Americans, Latinos and women, Obama added younger voters and wealthier, better-educated ones. That helped him raise his support among white voters — a traditional weakness of recent Democratic presidential candidates. This new coalition helped redraw the electoral map, adding normally Republican states in the South, Midwest and Rocky Mountains to the states won by Al Gore in 2000 and John F. Kerry in 2004. How he retains their support and enthusiasm as he begins to govern will also influence how successful he may be. William Galston of the Brookings Institution, who served as domestic policy adviser during President Bill Clinton's first term, predicted a battle over analogies among Democrats seeking to influence Obama. Some, he said, will argue that conditions require a major infusion of government activism and intervention, as in 1933. Others will point to the start of Johnson's first full term in 1965, which ushered in the Great Society and an era of liberal governance. Still others may point to 1993, the start of Clinton's first term, when Democrats pushed another liberal agenda, only to find that the country was resistant. Within two years, Democrats lost their congressional majorities. Sharp turn left? Galston argued that 1993 may be closest to the mark, although he noted that the economic problems are far worse than those Clinton faced. But he said there was little evidence heading into yesterday's balloting that the country had taken a sharp left turn. "It's hard to say substantively what mandate Obama and the Democrats have gotten," he said. "They've gotten a chance to make their case." Former House speaker Newt Gingrich (R) said the senator from Illinois can claim a personal mandate but should not assume the results signified an ideological election. "You have to distinguish between the Obama machine — ACORN, labor unions, MoveOn.org — and the personality, which is Oprah Winfrey, Paul Volcker, Warren Buffett and Colin Powell," he said. "One of the most important decisions Obama will make is which Obama will govern." That tension may roil an Obama presidency, but throughout his campaign, Obama has shown an ability to ride above those contradictions and potential conflicts. Through his ability to inspire Americans of different backgrounds and with disciplined, mostly mistake-free campaigning, Obama outmaneuvered and outlasted his rivals. He will need to employ those same skills as president to expand the coalition that elected him 'More inclusive' Democratic pollster Geoff Garin said Obama's mandate, as put to the voters, was a mandate to be a different president than George W. Bush. "That covers a lot of ground," he said. "There's certainly a mandate in terms of leadership style to have a politics that is more inclusive." Garin argued that Obama enjoys a mandate for a more activist government that can regulate the excesses of the private sector. "But having said that," Garin said, "the public still has a lot of skepticism about the efficiency and effectiveness of government." Rep. Rahm Emanuel (Ill.), the fourth-ranking Democrat in the House, argued that "no crisis should go to waste," meaning that the depth of the country's problems create an opportunity for the next president to offer big solutions on issues like energy and health care. Emanuel is under consideration to become White House chief of staff, but he said his comments represented his own view, not Obama's. Though arguing for a bold approach, Emanuel cautioned against attempting to do everything at once. Finding the balance between a big and ambitious agenda and a legislative strategy to reach those goals over time will be Obama's responsibility. Obama advisers, who agreed to talk about the future only on the condition that they not be quoted, said they are well aware of the dangers of interpreting the results as a mandate for unabashed liberal government. One top adviser recalled what happened after the Democrats regained control of the House and Senate in the midterm elections and suggested they were ready to end the war in Iraq and enact a bold Democratic agenda. "We're all wary of the lessons of 2006, when expectations were raised so high prematurely," he said. Patience This adviser said Obama knows that he must move strategically to balance his pledges to govern inclusively while promoting a progressive agenda. "It's up to him to educate people on a strategy to move forward." Part of that strategy, he added, will be persuading people to be patient about the pace of change. Obama advisers take seriously the senator's rhetoric about governing in a bipartisan fashion. They are ready for potential conflict with some Democratic constituencies or with some liberal Democrats in Congress, whose pent-up demand for action may clash with Obama's priorities, and are prepared to say no. Obama has yet to truly confront the realities of a domestic platform that calls for significant increases in federal spending and a fiscal problem that has worsened dramatically. Given the projected spending of $700 billion for a financial rescue package and hundreds of billions more for an economic stimulus package that Democrats say is needed, the deficit could approach $1 trillion or more next fiscal year, even without any of Obama's other priorities. In the final stages of the campaign, Obama spoke in generalities about scrubbing the federal budget line by line, looking for cuts. He has yet to identify specific reductions, but soon after he is sworn in, his administration will have to present an alternative budget. At that point, Obama will reveal more of who he is. If that budget appears pinched, he could face a revolt among congressional Democrats, especially in the House. "My own hunch is that Obama is smart enough not to want to govern as a liberal," said Peter Wehner, a former Bush administration official. "But he is going to have hydraulic pressure from the House and Senate to do that." Video Obama victory makes history Nov. 5: Sen. Barack Obama becomes the nation’s first African-American commander-in-chief. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reports. Today show John Feehery, who was a top aide to former House speaker J. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), said House Democrats represent a political threat to an Obama presidency. "His real challenge is to understand that the House leadership does not necessarily lead you into a reelection," he said. Clinton and Carter both had difficult relationships with Democratic leaders on Capitol Hill, but Galston said Obama may be able to negotiate a productive relationship because he did not challenge Democratic orthodoxy on his way to the White House. An Obama adviser said Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have given every indication of wanting to have a cooperative relationship with Obama. "The mistake executives make is setting an agenda and expecting others to follow along," the adviser said. "I think they are open and eager to be a partner with Barack in setting an agenda and executing it." Research director Lucy Shackelford contributed to this report. go obama go :jumpin: keep the faith! http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27550469/page/2/

Sorry, Dancing with the Stars Fans! There’s no show tonight due to the biggest election our country has ever had. But good news! Lionel Richie is reportedly joining the show. No, he won’t take the place of one of the several fallen endometriosis patients, but he will be performing! Tune in tomorrow to see Lionel rock out on tomorrow’s show! He’s expected to perform Dancing On The Ceiling and Good Morning from his new album Just Go. Nice! Insiders say Cheryl Burke, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, Kym Johnson and Tony Dovolani will dance to Dancing on the Ceiling, while Edyta Sliwinska and Alec Mazo will dance as Lionel Richie sings Good Morning. http://tv.hollyscoop.com/dancing-with-the-stars/lionel-richie-to-join-dancing-with-the-stars_1363.aspx

Last seasons Project Runway winner Christian Siriano is making maternity clothing a little "Fiercer", this holiday season. The designer has teamed up with Moody Mamas Inc. to create a new line of clothing for the pregnant momma to be. Moody Mommas already has a strong celebrity fan base, with the likes of Tori Spelling, and Jessica Alba as fans. Siriano's line is called "Fierce Mamas for Moody Mamas by Christian Siriano". And all you pregnant momma's can pre-order the line exclusively at Belly Dance Maternity in New York on November 8th, and in Chicago on November 15th. To pregnant to show up in person? March your swollen preganant fingers onto bellydancematernity.com. Nine months is a long time, so make sure you look good before that baby comes! http://style.hollyscoop.com/christian-siriano/christian-sirianos-maternity-line-is-fierce_1004.aspx

Laura Collins, a senior reporter for the UK Mail on Sunday has penned an unauthorized biography of supermodel Kate Moss and it's full of juicy tidbits. The book titled "Kate Moss: The Complete Picture" gives readers a peek into the scandalous life of the model. Among the claims, she writes "When Kate began modeling, she would start on champagne at 10am and take shots of neat vodka from a silver hip flask." Immediately following her infamous split from Johnny Depp in 1998, Kate took up with actor Jason Lake and had "an out of control romance." She goes on to reveal that when Jeremy Clarkson ran into Kate at a party and said that he 'wanted her on Top Gear', she replied: "S'cuse me, mate, I don't care what type of gear you've got - I don't do drugs." She might not be one of the brightest in the bunch, but she did manage to build a massive modeling career so she must have done something right. http://www.hollyscoop.com/kate-moss/unauthorized-kate-moss-biography-coming_18319.aspx

Anderson Cooper is praising Ellen DeGeneres for making dance a part of this year's election. He said many political analysts have failed to notice the importance of the "Ellen Factor." "You've played a role in this election to which I think historians are going to recognize years from now," he joked on Tuesday's Ellen DeGeneres Show. "Seeing Barack Obama dance, then compare that to Michelle Obama, and then to have Barack Obama come back on and have to re-dance ... it was some pretty dramatic moments that you’ve had on your program." See the most unforgettable moments from this year's election. The CNN anchor also revealed his guilty pleasure: reality television. "We have these monitors in my desk and I must admit that during my [CNN] program, you know, I like to keep abreast of the Dancing with the Stars," he said. "I like to keep abreast of the Real Housewives of Atlanta. These are some of the show that I’m currently a little bit obsessed with." See The Real Housewives of Orange County get a make-under! When DeGeneres said she hasn't gotten into the Bravo reality show yet, he shot back, "What have you been doing? So you don’t know anything about [the show's star] NeNe? "Well, honey, I don't even know where to begin with NeNe!" he told her. "You really have to watch it to really enjoy the fullness of NeNe." http://www.usmagazine.com/news/anderson-cooper-thanks-ellen-for-making-dance-a-part-of-the-election