While President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama won’t get to celebrate their hometown Chicago hosting the next Olympics (Rio beat out the Windy City, Tokyo and Madrid as host of the 2016 Summer Games), the couple will be celebrating another milestone — their 17th wedding anniversary on Saturday, their first since moving into the White House. And you can guarantee Barack will plan something romantic! Read more »
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Marc Anthony’s Presidential Birthday Serenade
September 17th, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk
Marc Anthony had a very special 41st birthday serenade yesterday during his visit to Washington, DC with wife Jennifer Lopez – President Barack Obama led senators and members of Congress in singing “Happy Birthday” backstage at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute’s annual awards gala, GossipCop.com reports. Read more »
Oprah Winfrey’s Retirement from Politics
September 14th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff
If Oprah Winfrey can’t do it no one can — her endorsements turn to immediate success, her words of wisdom captivate millions, and her support helped elect America’s first African-American President, Barack Obama. But now it seems Oprah’s throwing in the political towel. Read more »
Who are the Hottest Celebs of the Summer?
August 20th, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk
With all the big names in the news, from Brangelina to Barack Obama, how can one possibly sort out who’s the hottest, the most influential, the most in need of rehab? Parade.com took on that task with their annual Summer Pop Culture Poll.
PHOTOS: Vacation Weary Obama’s Return Home
August 18th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff
President Barack Obama, wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha look a little wearing as they arrive on the South Lawn of The White House after a much needed vacation to the Grand Canyon on August 17 in D.C.
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Over 31 Million Watched Michael Jackson Memorial
July 8th, 2009 / Author: Mary Beth Quirk
If you were watching the Michael Jackson memorial service on TV yesterday, you were far from alone: the Associated Press reports that a little over 31 million people in the U.S. watched the tribute on TV, not to mention the millions more who logged in to watch via video streams on their computers.
Nielsen Media Research says that’s no record breaker, however, as Princess Diana’s 1997 funeral drew 33.2 million U.S. viewers and President Barack Obama’s inauguration brought in 38 million people.
Kal Penn’s First Day of Work at the White House
July 6th, 2009 / Author: Chris Morran
Several months ago, actor Kal Penn left TV’s House to take a completely new job — at the White House. And Monday was the star’s first day of work for his new boss, President Barack Obama.
Penn, real name Kalpen Modi, has gone to work as an associate director in the Office of Public Liaison, with a focus on connecting the president with the Asian-American and Pacific Islander communities.
Penn, who also recently taught a class at of all places the University of Pennsylvania, isn’t hoping to have the red carpet rolled out for him.
“I expect to be treated just like any other staff member,” he told reporters. “I brushed my teeth; I did floss, used mouthwash … took the bus to work, same thing that everybody does.”
Obama on MJ: “I Grew Up on His Music”
July 2nd, 2009
While some questioned President Barack Obama’s lack of a comment after Michael Jackson passed away last week, he says it was just a matter of having someone bring it up.
"Look, you’re the first person who’s actually asked me about it," he tells the Associated Press.
Obama did add that MJ will "go down in history as one of our greatest entertainers. I grew up on his music."
"I still have all his stuff on my iPod," revealed the commander-in-chief.
Obama also recognized that Michael’s life wasn’t perfect, saying he felt he’d experienced a "tragic and in many ways sad personal life."
Michelle Proves It’s a Time of Change
June 30th, 2009 / Author: Chris Morran
