36 m. ago Malia Obama looks chic in denim dungaree dress as she steps out with friend after mom Michelle's on

The 27-year-old daughter of former president Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle was spotted meeting a friend for lunch in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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25 h. ago Michelle Obama claims black women have to straighten their hair to 'follow white people's standards'

The former First Lady, 61, claimed that black women are 'trapped' by the pressures to keep their hair straight and 'can't swim' or 'go to the gym' because of it.

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36 h. ago Michelle Obama says US ‘not ready for a woman’ to be president: ‘Don’t even look at me about running’

Younger men threw their support behind Donald Trump in 2024 after favoring Biden in 2020

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37 h. ago Michelle Obama says Americans have 'a lot of growing up to do' before electing woman president

The former first lady said during her book tour that Americans, particularly men, are not ready for a female president. Her comments come a year after Kamala Harris lost to Donald Trump.

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5 d. ago Michelle Obama reveals her struggles as the first Black First Lady... and challenges Barack 'didn't understand'

Obama, 61, appeared on a new limited series, titled IMO: The Look, where she spoke about her hair journey as a Black woman and how her time in the White House impacted that.

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5 d. ago Michelle Obama's greatest fear is being seen as her true self. Well, let's cut the bottomless victimhood and race

Fresh off her latest complaint that she can't stand the way her husband chews his food, Michelle Obama is back with more!

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6 d. ago Trump's Obama obsession takes sinister turn as he targets Michelle and warns of 'mortally wounded animal'

The president started off his Tuesday morning by reposting comments on Truth Social mocking the Obama family.

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7 d. ago Michelle Obama dishes the secrets behind her most famous outfits: best podcasts of the week

The former First Lady hosts an absorbing new show about her fashion evolution. Plus, Katy Davis explores ‘waiting’ – whether it’s for a bus or an imprisoned lover Continue reading...

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1 week ago ‘Sinners was a blast’: Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram, the blues prodigy serving up electrifying riffs in the year’s biggest film

He was mentored by Buddy Guy as a teen and played for Michelle Obama in the White House. Now, the 26-year-old Mississippi guitar hero is bringing the blues back into the spotlight – and taking it to the top of the box officeFounded in 1848, Clarksdale, Mississippi, soon earned the title “the Golden Buckle on the Cotton Belt”, a place where enslaved Africans and their descendants picked cotton by the tonne. But mechanisation in the 1960s changed things. Today, the small city’s median household income is $35,210, with 40% of the populace living below the poverty line. And 80% of Clarksdale’s 14,400 residents are African American. Just another left-behind town in the poorest state in the Union? This is how Clarksdale appears to many outsiders.Or it did until one of the biggest movies of 2025 opened with the words: “Clarksdale, Mississippi – October 16, 1932”. Why was Ryan Coogler’s Sinners set in Clarksdale? Because this forgotten settlement is also a blue...

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1 week ago Barack Obama raises eyebrows by telling woman 'you look cute' amid rumored marriage woes with Michelle

The former president spoke at a rally for New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill, surprising the crowd by engaging in a jovial exchange with a heckling supporter.

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1 week ago Michelle Obama’s book details how the media’s fixation on her arms was used to ‘otherize’ her

The Look, a new photo book, aims to offer insight into how the former first lady used fashion as a tool for visibility and representationOne of the most powerful images of the first lady of the United States is her first official portrait. Released by the White House and housed in the National Archives, it commemorates the start of their time in office but also carves out a sense of their identity and style.Now, 16 years since Michelle Obama appeared in hers wearing a black sleeveless shift dress from the American designer Michael Kors, the former first lady has spoken about the particular outrage caused by her bare arms. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Michelle Obama reveals the subtle hidden meanings behind her ever

In her new book, titled The Look, Michelle, 61, delves into her savvy ensembles and her 'style evolution' during husband Barack Obama 's two presidential terms.

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2 w. ago One way to redefine the first lady role: demolish Melania’s office to build a folly

The president’s wife is reported to have ‘privately raised concerns about’ the destruction of the White House East Wing. If so, they were ignored From Eleanor Roosevelt to Melania Trump, the East Wing of the White House served as a base for first ladies. It was where Michelle Obama spearheaded her Let’s Move public health campaign and where Nancy Reagan and her staff worked on the Just Say No drug awareness initiative.“It was a place where first ladies could carry out the important work that they do,” said Katherine AS Sibley, a professor of history at St Joseph’s University. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Gavin Newsom says ‘I don’t’ want to be president as he insists Democrats can no longer play by Michelle Obama rules

California governor backs away from 2028 speculation while taking first step to address why his party lost the White House: Joe Biden

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2 w. ago Michelle Obama claps back at criticism she faced over her outfits during time in the White House

The former first lady faced scrutiny for her wardrobe choices during her husband Barack Obama 's two terms as the 44th president from 2009 to 2017, and now, she has fiercely responded.

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2 w. ago Michelle Obama shares verdict on Barack’s infamous tan suit moment

Barack wore the controversial outfit during a White House briefing in 2014

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2 w. ago Michelle Obama reveals she and Barack avoid talking to each other in strange bid to keep romance strong

Michelle has lifted the lid on her date nights with Barack, revealing that the pair avoid talking to each other during the day so that they have things to chat about when they sit down for dinner.

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3 w. ago Businesswoman gobsmacked after Michelle Obama messaged her over lashes

Reality star Lilly Ghalichi on building her beauty empire and her product becoming a favourite among celebs but she was stunned when Michelle Obama personally reached out to her

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3 w. ago Michelle Obama slammed for claiming young people should date before college: 'This is a slippery slope'

The author, 61, spoke with television writer and film producer Mara Brock Akil on her podcast IMO on Wednesday, where they discussed dating.

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3 w. ago Michelle Obama cryptically insists her children need to see her 'flaws', amid divorce rumors

The former first lady cryptically told her guest that she believes her children need to see their flaws, amid divorce rumors between herself and Barack, 64.

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