It turns out Kanye West wasn't joking when he announced his intention to run for United States president at the VMAs. Now he offers his reasons for want to run for the highest elected office.

The artist famously announced his bid for the presidency onstage at the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards, and since then he has reiterated that once day he'll run to become the leader of the free world.

"If there is anything that I can do with my time and my day, to somehow make a difference while I'm alive, I'm going to try to do it."

He admitted he is "not a politician" and therefore he has a lot to learn. "I don't have views on politics, I just have a view on humanity, on people, on the truth."

He added: "I sit in clubs and I'm like, Wow, I've got five year before I go and run for office and I've got a lot of research to do, I've got a lot of growing up to do."

"We are numb, we are numb to 500 kids getting killed in Chicago a year, we're numb to the fact that it was seven police shootings in the beginning of July... we're numb to places on the Earth that we don't live - like our life is okay but it's okay for other people's lives to not be okay,"The Life of Pablo rapper explained.

"When I talk about the idea of being president, I'm not saying I have any political views," he added. "I don't have views on politics, I just have a view on humanity, on people, on the truth. If there is anything that I can do with my time and my day, to somehow make a difference while I'm alive I'm going to try to do it."

Although Kanye West‘s initial intention was to run for president in 2020, he changed his mind and decided to run for high office in 2024 instead after talking to Donal Trump.

Kanye also said that Trump's victory only reaffirmed his desire to become president. "Rappers are philosophers of our now, celebrities are the influencers of our now, just look at the president," he explained. "(Trump) wasn't in politics and won."

Kanye met with Trump "to discuss a potential role for the rapper," something akin to "an ambassador for sorts." Since then, Kanye has taken to Twitter to offer more details on their discussion. "I wanted to meet with Trump to discuss multicultural issues," such as "bullying, supporting teachers, modernizing curriculums, and violence in Chicago," Kanye tweeted.

He added: "I feel it is important to have a direct line of communication with our future President if we truly want change."

Apparently, that conversation was a productive one as Kanye decided to postpone his presidential run as to not run against Trump in 2020. Instead, he decided to run for president in 2024.

In between performing his biggest hits in his concert in San Jose, California, the rapper reiterated that his own presidential aspirations are still going strong in the wake of this year's election cycle.

"I'm concerned about putting our concept of how to do the (president's) job in a new way and if no one will do it in that way, I will take position in 2020 and do it myself," Kim Kardashian's husband explained.

The television landscape has remained a safe escape for viewers during the wild year of 2016. From a real-life murder trial to a time-traveling romance to a superpowered girl named Eleven, here's a list of this year's top television shows:

Outlander

Based on the historical time travel Outlander series of novels by Diana Gabaldon, tells the story Claire Randall, a married World War II nurse who in 1945 finds herself transported back to the Scotland of 1743, where she finds the Highland warrior Jamie Fraser and becomes embroiled in the Jacobite risings. The TV show is a romantic ride in the Scottish Hills and the chemistry between show leads Caitriona Balfe and San Heughan is off the charts.

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

Although Bee is not your usual heroine - she is not concerned with being fair - but everyone can relate to her thanks to her sense of humor. Constantly battling in a field dominated by men, Samantha Bee proves the best political humor comes from passion and experience.

Westworld

Based on the 1973 film of the same name, the story takes place in the fictional Westworld, a technologically advanced, Wild West-themed amusement part populated by androids dubbed "hosts". The performance of both Thandie Newton and Evan Rachel Wood is admirable and the world the show depicts makes it worth watching - a reflection on society today.

Transparent

Mort tries to tell his secret to his children about why he is divorced and girlfriend-less, but his children are self-absorbed and don't show interest to hear his story. It's not until he finds his married daughter kissing her ex. Then she tells him her secret and he tells her his. Then family secrets start to unfold.

Game of thrones

The TV show may be on its sixth season but it is still as explosive as it was in the beginning. That is why so many people are obsessed with the epic fantasy series. GOT Photo of SD toys

The Americans

Often compared to Breaking Bad, the espionage thriller is a masterclass on identity and family. The story is about two spies in an arranged marriage who are posing as Americans in suburban Washington, D.C., shortly after Ronald Reagan is elected president.

Bojack Horseman

An animated humanoid-horse is a top television show of the year. The show depicts the downside to fame. It's sad and hilarious and everything in between.

Stranger things

Perhaps this is the best TV show that has been conceived by 2016. Set in the 80s, the series blends numerous genres and provides an excellent binge. This drama stars award-winning actress Winona Ryder as Joyce Byers, who lives in a small Indiana town in 1983.

Atlanta

This is one of the top cities for young rappers looking to make a name for themselves in the business. The show is funny and fresh.

American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson

American Crime Story brought the story to life when the O.J. Simpson trial was once again front and center in the cultural zeitgeist.

"We're extremely pleased to continue our relationship with Netflix on this groundbreaking deal," said Gina Brogi, EVP Worldwide Pay TV and SVOD, Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution. "We are very proud of the first installment of this franchise, ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,‘ which has received extraordinary critical acclaim and perfectly captured the cultural Zeitgeist."

"We are very proud of the first installment of this franchise, ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story,' which has received extraordinary critical acclaim and perfectly captured the cultural Zeitgeist."

Music, food, art and extravaganza are some of the things you can expect at these events that take place in difference states of the US throughout the year.

Taste of Chicago

Displaying the diversity of Chicago's dining community, this is the nation's premier outdoor food festival. But the event is not only for foodies as it also offers music and fun filled activities for the entire family.

San Diego Comic-Con

You have spotted muggles dressed up as fictional characters all over world ready to attend a Cosplay. In fact, you might be one of them. But all of those Comic-Cons were inspired in San Diego

Comic-Con

. This event is not only the original Cosplay, but it is also the largest, featuring your favorite characters from all your favorite movies, comic books and shows. There you might meet an important writer or actor, as all the biggest names from each year's hit shows are sure to attend. The event was not always as big. From its humble origins, this Comic-Con has grown into the largest gathering of comic, movie, and science fiction fans in the nation.

Newport Folk Festival

Attention, folk music lovers! This festival in Rhode Island is a must for everyone who appreciates folk music. Featuring electric performances from both old times and young indie acts, the festival was made popular by musicians such as Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Muddy Waters, and Howlin' Wolf, and has recently headlined big names like the Decemberists, Fleet Foxes, the Avett Brothers, and Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros. The festival also promotes protecting the environment by suggesting getting there by bike, water shuttle or ride sharing.

Burning Man

This event gathers people every year in Black Rock City, a temporary metropolis in the state of Nevada. The event is dedicated to community, art, self-expression and self-reliance. When the event Burning Man is over, there's no trace of the temporary city. Burning Man gathers a wide range of creative/unique individuals in the name of self-expressionism. Although Burning Man is not for everybody, if you do attend it, you are sure to have an experience to remember.

Rock ‘n' Roll Marathon

This event was created with the intention of making running fun by adding a beat to it. Las Vegas may be the marquee run in this event, but the marathon travels the country and makes stops in cities like D.C., Phoenix, Dallas, Nashville, Seattle, Chicago, and more. If you love running and music, look no further. In this event, you can choose to run a 5k, 10k, half marathon or full marathon.

Texas Renaissance Festival

From humble beginnings in the 1970s, the Texas Renaissance festival has grown to become not only the largest but also the most acclaimed Renaissance Festival in the nation, gathering more 500,000 guests every year. As you step into the festival, you travel back in time to the 16th century, as you explore the 55 acre, authentically recreated park. At the festival you can expect to see musicians, magicians, acrobats, jugglers, and dancers, with over 200 daily performances on over 20 stages throughout the village.

Carrie Fisher may have become a pop icon after she played Princess Leia in the "Star Wars" films, but that's not the only role she ever played. Now after her death, we remember her for other roles as well.

The late Carrie Fisher will always be associated with Star Wars' princess Leia Organa. "She's me and I'm her and it's kind of a Möbius strip," said the actress. "I carry her around and I know her better than anybody else and we wear the same clothes a lot of times. She's mine." But Leia is not the only character Fisher has interpreted. Here are some of her best film and TV roles:

The Blues Brothers

(1980) One of Fisher's most memorable roles is as the maniac ex-girlfriend of John Belushi's "Joliet" Jake. As she played this hilarious role, she had to hunt down the Blues Brothers while giving an amazing speech about being left at the altar before being seduced by Jake.

Do you remember this quote?

Jake: It's good to see you, sweetheart.

Mystery Woman: You contemptible pig! I remained celibate for you. I stood at the back of a cathedral, waiting, in celibacy, for you, with three hundred friends and relatives in attendance. My uncle hired the best Romanian caterers in the state. To obtain the seven limousines for the wedding party, my father used up his last favor with Mad Pete Trullo. So for me, for my mother, my grandmother, my father, my uncle, and for the common good, I must now kill you, and your brother.

(Jake falls to his knees)

Jake: Oh please, don't kill us! Please, please don't kill us! You know I love you baby. I wouldn't leave ya. It wasn't my fault!

Mystery Woman: You miserable slug! You think you can talk your way out of this? You betrayed me.

Jake: No, I didn't. Honest... I ran out of gas. I... I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in front out of town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake. A terrible flood. Locusts! IT WASN'T MY FAULT, I SWEAR TO GOD!

(Elwood covers his head in anticipation of more gunfire, Jake removes his sunglasses to make a wordless appeal, and the Mystery Woman visibly softens)

Mystery Woman: Oh, Jake... Jake, honey...

(Jake embraces the Mystery Woman and they kiss)

Jake: (to Elwood) Let's go.

(He drops the Mystery Woman and walks off)

Another memorable role is as Marie in When Harry Met Sally (1989). She played the role of the spunky best friend of Meg Ryan's Sally. Fisher had a Rolodex filled with men's names. She is famous for responding to the news of Sally's breakup with, "You mean Joe's available?"

On Catastrophe (2015), Fisher was Rob's mother, Mia, in the Amazon comedy. She was a bit unstable and foul-mouthed character, who would call her son, who lived in London, from America, sometimes at 4 a.m. her time. Most of the time it was to give him unsolicited advice.

Her co-star Sharon Horgan wrote on Instagram that Fisher "was the most generous, fun, gifted, smart, kind, funny, funny, funny person I've ever met."

One of her most memorable cameos was in 30 Rock (2007). Fisher guest-starred on the second season of the NBC sitcom as a feminist comedy writer invited by Tina Fey's Liz Lemon invites to write for TGS. Her ideas were too controversial for Liz Lemon, which led to the famous quote "Never go with a hippie to a second location."

Tina Fey's wrote this statement after Fisher's demise: "Carrie Fisher meant a lot to me. Like many women my age, Princess Leia occupies about sixty percent of my brain at any given time. But Carrie's honest writing and her razor-sharp wit were an even greater gift. I feel so lucky that I got to meet her. I'm very sad she is gone."