Posts with tag "Michelle Obama"

Celebrity Commencement Speeches: Tom Hanks, Michelle Obama, More (Video)

Posted May 28th 2011 at 10:36 AM by Christine Fenno

Thousands of college graduates at 2011 commencement ceremonies this spring have enjoyed inspiring oratories by the likes of Denzel Washington, former president Bill Clinton, Stevie Wonder and both President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama. In a compilation video, CBS News has mashed up the best of the heartfelt pep talks that celebrities have given to the cap-and-gown crowd. (One ...

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President, Michelle Obama Chat With Royal Couple

Posted May 24th 2011 at 09:05 AM by Kelly Fisher

As the Obamas continue their overseas tour in the U.K., they stopped at Buckingham Palace to meet the newlywed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who are fresh off their Seychelles honeymoon. According to PEOPLE, Prince William and Kate Middleton had a quick chat with President and Michelle Obama before the visiting Americans headed to a special luncheon hosted by Queen Elizabeth. It is believed ...

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Beyonce To Be Saluted by Michelle Obama, Bono, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga

Posted May 21st 2011 at 02:41 PM by Christine Fenno

Beyonce, prepare to be bowled over. A highlight at this weekend's Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas will undoubtedly be the tribute to honor the pop star with the Millennium Award. And the stage will be overflowing with famous friends saluting her talent. Access Hollywood is reporting that none other than First Lady Michelle Obama will step into the spotlight take part in the tribute. Beyonce ...

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Martha Stewart Meets First Lady, Gets Invite to White House Garden

Posted Apr 25th 2011 at 03:03 PM by Rob Shuter

EXCLUSIVE: Martha Stewart is bringing out the big guns for a big Mother's Day special on the Hallmark Channel, with an appearance from First Lady Michelle Obama! "I'd been dying to meet her," the domestic diva told me on the set of 'The Martha Stewart Show' this week. Joining the First Lady will be the Second Lady, Dr. Jill Biden. So many powerful women in one place! "I don't think any of us ...

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Oscar de la Renta Snipes at Michelle Obama's Non-U.S. Fashion Choice

Posted Jan 23rd 2011 at 12:44 PM by The Editors of StyleList

He's dressed every First Lady in the last 30 years -- except Michelle Obama. But at this rate, Oscar de la Renta better not expect her to seek his input any time soon. The charismatic, opinionated designer is panning Mrs. Obama's attire at the White House's recent state dinner for Chinese president Hu Jintao. While she looked lovely in her fiery formal gown, both the design house (Alexander ...

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'SNL' 'Presidential Reunion' Aims for Funny But Fails

Posted Mar 5th 2010 at 11:00 AM by Sam Brand

'Presidential Reunion' is the hottest viral video of the moment -- and the most star-studded thing this side of the 'We Are the World' remake -- but does the Funny or Die exclusive get its point across? Is it even funny? While we're not sure it's anything more than a mangled A-list mishap, it's become must-see Internet TV. But we'll let you decide for yourself. ...

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Scott Baio Feels the Wrath After Insulting First Lady

Posted Jan 21st 2010 at 11:06 AM by Marc Schneider

Happy days are not here for Scott Baio, the former teen actor who insulted First Lady Michelle Obama on Twitter this week, and has since received angry threats from his followers. The actor, a staunch Republican, tweeted an unflattering photo of Obama and asked, "WOW He wakes up to this every morning." Before long, he was receiving disturbing messages, like this from a user named @Timafi, who ...

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Obamas in Paradise: Boxer-Brief Bombers, Revolutions in Iran, Scraped Chins

Posted Dec 29th 2009 at 12:08 AM by Sam Brand

It was supposed to be a very beachy Christmas for President Obama and the First Family. But since touching down in Hawaii on Christmas Eve following the passage of his healthcare reform bill, Barack has repeatedly been forced to drop the piña colada and tighten up the Double Windsor. In the latest emergency in paradise, the President was rushed off the golf course Monday afternoon and ...

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Vote: Who Had the Best Dress of 2009?

Posted Dec 10th 2009 at 05:10 PM by PopEater Staff

As the year comes to a close, it's time to look back and reflect on who made jaws drop and fashionistas swoon with their ensenble this year. So, PopEater is teaming up with In Touch Weekly and we're leaving it up to you to pick who had the most stunning dress of 2009. We narrowed it down for you: 1. Kate Hudson's black-and-white Oscar De La Renta dress; 2. Eva Longoria's flowy grey Versace ...

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Why You're Searching for "Meredith Baxter Birney," "Transgressions," and "Joan Najbar"

Posted Dec 2nd 2009 at 07:59 PM by Sam Brand

Wondering why "Meredith Baxter Birney," "Transgressions," "Cassandra Sproch," and "Joan Najbar" are surging in Google Trends? We can shed some light on the mystery. Google Trends provides the hottest keywords of the hour. Though the results change frequently, the list offers a snapshot of what's hot in the world of entertainment news. Here's what's steamin' tonight... ...