Barack and Michelle Obama to host virtual commencement event for class of 2020
The former U.S. president had been asked on Twitter by scores of users to deliver a commencement address.
Michelle Obama to read children's books on PBS amid coronavirus outbreak
Former first lady Michelle Obama announced Friday she’s partnering with PBS for the next month for a virtual storytime each Monday during the coronavirus outbreak.
East Bay school board unanimously votes to rename Wilson Elementary after Michelle Obama
The PTA president added that she feels the current name does not reflect "who we are as a community."
'Parker Looks Up': Book captures viral moment with Michelle Obama portrait
When 2-year-old Parker Curry came face-to-face with Amy Sherald’s portrait of former first lady Michelle Obama, she saw a queen. A fellow museum-goer snapped a photo of Parker staring up in awe. The rest was history.
Joe Biden says he ‘sure would like’ Michelle Obama to be vice president
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said at a campaign stop in Iowa on Tuesday that he would like former first lady Michelle Obama to be vice president.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama wins Grammy for 'Becoming'
Former First Lady Michelle Obama won a Grammy for "Best Spoken Word" album on Sunday for her performance of her autobiography, "Becoming."
Popular Obama portraits departing DC in 2021 for 5 city tour
One of the National Portrait Gallery’s top attractions is temporarily leaving the District – in order to give other cities an opportunity to feature two paintings that have brought in millions of visitors.
Trump administration proposes rollback to Michelle Obama school lunch guidelines
The Trump administration has taken another step toward dismantling Michelle Obama's school nutrition guidelines, proposing a new rule that could lead to more pizza and fries and less fruit and a smaller variety of vegetables on school menus.
Obamas pay $11.75M for new home located on nearly 30 acres: report
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have purchased a nearly 7,000-square-foot home on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts for $11.75 million, according to a report.
Michelle Obama nominated for a Grammy for best-seller 'Becoming'
Former First Lady Michelle Obama's “Becoming” is nominated for best-spoken word album - a category Barack Obama won twice.
Michelle Obama talks ‘white flight’ during Chicago interview
White Americans are “still running” elsewhere when minorities and immigrants move into their communities, Michelle Obama observed Tuesday.
New Hampshire poll suggests Michelle Obama would enter race as front-runner
Former first lady Michelle Obama repeatedly has stated there’s "zero chance" she would run for president in 2020 -- but a new poll in New Hampshire, the state holding the first primary in the race for the White House, suggested that if Obama changed her mind, she would enter the race as the front-runner.
Viola Davis set to play Michelle Obama in proposed Showtime series
Viola Davis is set to portray Michelle Obama in a Showtime series under development about America's first ladies.
Michelle Obama is the most admired woman in the world, according to new poll
Although more than two years have passed since the Obamas left the White House, former first lady Michelle Obama remains loved and appreciated throughout the world, according to a new poll.
Michelle Obama is the most admired woman in the world, according to new poll
Two years have past since the Obamas left the White House, and yet, former first lady Michelle Obama remains loved and appreciated throughout the world.
Obamas ink deal to produce exclusive podcasts for Spotify
Barack and Michelle Obama's production company is teaming up with Spotify to produce exclusive podcasts for the platform.
Obamas unveil slate of series, documentaries for Netflix
NEW YORK (AP) - Barack and Michelle Obama on Tuesday unveiled a slate of projects they are preparing for Netflix, a year after the former president and first lady signed a deal with the streaming platform. The Obamas' production company, Higher Ground Productions, on Tuesday announced a total of seven films and series that Barack Obama said will entertain but also "educate, connect and...
Beyoncé pens tribute to Michelle Obama for Time's 100 most influential people
Beyoncé penned a heartfelt tribute to former first lady Michelle Obama for Time magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2019. The “Halo” singer wrote that “loving” the former first lady “came naturally” because “of how she carried herself.”
Michelle Obama ends Hillary Clinton's run as most-admired woman
Former first lady Michelle Obama is the woman most admired by Americans this year, taking over the top spot that Hillary Clinton has held for 16 years, a new Gallup poll says.