• POTUS Barack, Michelle Obama, Usher & MC Lyte Celebrate American Creativity [Free Live Stream]

    The official first family, better known as POTUS Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama, are hosting an all-star music tribute to celebrate the many contributions Americans have made to the arts and literary culture. On Oct. 17 at 7:25 p.m., A Celebration of American Creativity: In Performance at the White House will air a free live stream, glorifying some of America's greatest talents like singer Usher and female rapper MC Lyte.

  • Michelle Obama Shares Her 'Day of the Girl' Playlist On Spotify

    The First Lady took to Spotify to curate a playlist of her favorite female artists in honor of International Day of the Girl on Sunday, October 11. Michelle Obama included songs by Alicia Keys, Demi Lovato, TLC and Beyonce on a 20-song playlist tied to the movement spreading awareness of gender inequality across the world.

  • Brian Williams Has Backed Out of Hosting Inaugural "Lincoln Awards'

    While Brian Williams may currently be off the air due to a six month suspension by NBC, he has spent the last few months willingly pulling out of other previously scheduled appearances. The latest is the Lincoln Awards which will honor those supporting U.S. veterans and their military families. While Williams was originally expected to host the even and give a taped introduction to the festivities, we've now learned that Michelle Obama will instead now be doing the honors.

  • White House Gospel Celebration: Aretha Franklin, Michelle Williams "Say Yes" With Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland

    Last night, April 14, the White House kicked off a celebration of gospel music as part of the "In Performance at the White House" series. The celebration included performances by Aretha Franklin and Michelle Williams, who performed her song "Say Yes" that featured Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland. President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have expressed their excitement for the gospel event.

  • Jimmy Fallon, Michelle Obama Perform 'Evolution of Mom Dancing Part Two'

    Jimmy Fallon and Michelle Obama reunited last night, April 2, to show off some more dance moves in an "Evolution of Mom Dancing Part Two" segment. The shimmied awkwardly through some hilariously titled dance moves in the sequel to a 2013 Late Night skit. The dance exhibition followed a brief chat about the First Lady's fitness intiative "Gimme Five" challenge.

  • Classicalite Q&A with Sharon Isbin

    Multi-Grammy winner, head of the studio at both Juilliard and Aspen, responsible for more new works than any other player, yes, Sharon Isbin is the very model of a modern, major guitarist. Not only does Ms. Isbin reign supreme as thee international heavyweight of the classical guitar, clearly, she's a woman--the XX-chromosomed champion of, regrettably, an all too often hyper-masculinized instrument and repertoire. To boot, Sharon Isbin is also gay.

  • Michelle Obama Gets Down To New Lil Jon And DJ Snake Parody "Turnip For What" [WATCH]

    Lil Jon and DJ Snake in the (White) House! On Vine yesterday, actor and Barack Obama impersonator Iman Crosson asked First Lady Michelle Obama, "How many calories do you burn every time you 'turn up'?!" The First Lady, who is known for her health-conscious initiatives, took the question and turned it into a pun suited for 2014. She changed "turn up" to "turnip" because she's cool like that, and rocked out to "Turn Down for What."

  • Secret Service Proves They Are Serious About Security By Pulling Vera Wang, Jenna Lyons Out Of White House Event Due To Paperwork Error

    Apparently White House security measures have intensified after weeks of scandal. The Secret Service has been accused of dropping the ball repeatedly and security issues came to a head last week with the resignation of Julia Pierson, who had served as director of the organization. The Secret Service vowed to beef up their security measures and apparently fashion mavens, Vera Wang and Jenna Lyon's learned first hand that they aren't kidding as both were blocked from entering the White House.
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