August 16, 2008
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CelebNews@Usmagazine.com! - John McCain Uses Idol Makeup Artist!

John McCain, whose ads skewer Barack Obama for his "celebrity" status, has his own close ties to show business, the new issue of Us Weekly reports exclusively.

The 72-year-old was recently made TV-ready by makeup artist Tifanie White who's worked on So You Think You Can Dance and American Idol.

McCain paid the 2002 beauty-school grad $5,583.43 for her services, according to the Federal Election Commission.

See photos of John McCain and Sarah Palin on the campaign trail.

In August, the New York Post reported that the neoclassical set built in Denver for Obama's convention acceptance speech was designed by the same team that worked on Britney Spears' last tour.

The first presidential debate between McCain and Obama airs Friday night.

See photos of Cindy McCain and Michelle Obama's fashion face-off.

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