Michelle Obama

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March 21, 2012

From De Niro to Cee-Lo: Celebrity endorsements a mixed blessing for Obama

OPINION - Perhaps it's in the best interest of President Obama's campaign to prep some of its celebrity supporters the…
March 21, 2012

De Niro apologizes for racial remarks at Obama fundraiser

WASHINGTON (AP) - Robert De Niro says he meant no offense when he joked at a presidential fundraiser featuring Michelle…
March 20, 2012

Robert De Niro: 'Do you really think our country is ready for a white first lady?'

Actor Robert De Niro stumped for President Barack Obama on Monday night, joking that the country may not be ready…
March 20, 2012

Beyoncé stuns in figure-hugging dress at Michelle Obama's NYC fundraiser

theGRIO REPORT - Beyoncé and her post-baby body turned heads yet again in another stunning public appearance made within weeks…
March 20, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama to David Letterman: 'Don't make me cry…this isn't Oprah'

NEW YORK (AP) - First lady Michelle Obama says she thought for sure her cover was blown during an undercover…
March 15, 2012

Obamas host glamorous state dinner with UK prime minister

SLIDESHOW - President Obama and First Lady Michelle hosted the the UK Prime Minister, David Cameron, and his wife Samantha…
March 14, 2012

Michelle Obama hosts White House pre-dinner wearing lavender sheath, London designer's broach

theGRIO REPORT - First lady Michelle Obama hosted a pre-dinner earlier today for a small group of reporters and students…
March 14, 2012

The Obamas shine during visit from UK prime minister and wife

theGRIO REPORT - President Obama and the first lady are playing host and hostess this week to United Kingdom Prime…
March 14, 2012

John Legend, Mumford & Sons to play state dinner

WASHINGTON (AP) - There is something special for the Camerons and something special for the Obamas in the entertainment lineup…
March 13, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama will lead US delegation to Olympics

WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says Michelle Obama will lead the official U.S. delegation to the opening ceremonies of…
March 13, 2012

Angela Davis poster stirs controversy in DC court

More than 40 years since she was placed on the FBI's 10 Most Wanted list, Angela Davis' image still causes…
March 12, 2012

Michelle Obama to appear on Letterman show

WASHINGTON (AP) - Michelle Obama is returning to the late-night stage...
March 9, 2012

Obamas dine with supporters, contest winners (SLIDESHOW)

SLIDESHOW - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama broke bread with a group of small-dollar donors to his…
March 5, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama promotes fitness at basketball tourney

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - For a few minutes Friday, first lady Michelle Obama turned the hardwood floor at the Time…
February 23, 2012

Obama hits high note with stealth 'singing strategy'

OPINION - One of the ways the president and by extension the first lady are #winning the charm race to…
February 22, 2012

Obama helps break ground on black history museum

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama heralded a new national black history museum as 'not just a record of tragedy,…
February 20, 2012

White House chef Sam Kass dishes up plates and policy

WASHINGTON (AP) - Sam Kass has a to-die-for job as personal chef to the Obama family but whipping up their…
February 19, 2012

'Saturday Night Live' spoofs Obamas with 'Cosby Show' homage

One of the night's most memorable sketches was a parody that mashed the Obamas with the iconic 1980s sitcom 'The…
February 17, 2012

First lady Michelle Obama and dog Bo welcome surprised tourists

WASHINGTON (AP) - School kids visiting the White House got a brief scare when Michelle Obama popped up and warned…
February 15, 2012

Michelle Obama attends Florida dinner in $35 Jason Wu dress

The First Lady chose to wear a Jason Wu for Target dress, costing around $35, to a home visit in…