Michelle Obama appeared on The Tonight Show to continue promoting her most recent book The Light We Carry. On the show, she took the opportunity to reflect on what it was like to return to the White House last fall after spending eight years there as the First Lady. She …
Read More »Michelle Obama and Oprah to Discuss 'The Light We Carry' in New Netflix Special
Six months after the release of her bestselling novel, The Light We Carry, former First Lady Michelle Obama will join Oprah for a Netflix special in which the two women discuss triumphing through difficult times. “The book came from people asking for guidance,” Obama tells Oprah in a new trailer. …
Read More »Michelle Obama's Latest Book On Sale for $18 Ahead of New Oprah Special
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Michelle Obama‘s latest book is getting a big discount, as the former First Lady prepares for a sit-down interview with Oprah. First released Nov. 15, the new book, …
Read More »Barack Obama's Annual Flex: His Favorite Movies and Books of 2022
This long, arduous year has almost come to an end, which means it’s time for former President Barack Obama to flex on everybody by sharing just how much cool shit he’s read and watched during retirement. The 61-year-old Obama (or the team of Gen Z/millennial aides that actually craft these …
Read More »Michelle Obama on Decoding Fear, Not Wrapping Presents with Top Secret Documents
Michelle Obama visited the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday to talk about her new book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, which released in Nov. During her interview with Kimmel, Obama shared stories of her first visit to Hawaii to visit Barack’s grandparents during Christmas and …
Read More »Michelle Obama Book Tour Recruits Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman, Ellen DeGeneres as Moderators
Michelle Obama has recruited a star-studded collection of celebrity moderators to join her upcoming book tour in support of The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times, set for release on Nov. 15. The 13-date tour (find tickets here) will feature appearances from varying guests for each Live Nation-produced event, …
Read More »Pink Calls for Action on Protest Anthem 'Irrelevant'
Pink has released a new single, “Irrelevant,” which sees the pop singer urging fans to advocate for their rights. Proceeds from the song will be donated to When We All Vote, the national, nonpartisan voting initiative created by Michelle Obama. The anthemic track was written by Pink along with songwriter …
Read More »Obama Tests Positive for Covid-19
Former President Barack Obama has tested positive for Covid-19, he said in a statement on Sunday, adding that he is feeling “fine” aside from a “scratchy throat.” “I just tested positive for Covid,” he said. “I’ve had a scratchy throat for a couple days, but am feeling fine otherwise.” Former …
Read More »Beyoncé at BET Awards: 'Continue to Change and Dismantle a Racist and Unequal System'
Beyoncé received the Humanitarian Award at the 2020 BET Awards, with former First Lady Michelle Obama on hand to present the star to the honor. Obama celebrated Beyoncé’s activism and philanthropy in her speech. The former FLOTUS pointed out specifically the time her friend assisted with the White House’s Let’s …
Read More »2020 Commencement Speakers: Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Lady Gaga Headline Virtual Ceremonies
As COVID-19‘s social distancing rules cancel graduation ceremonies around the country, the class of 2020 will likely find themselves at home come the big day, watching the proceedings on their screens. In light of these cancellations, social media giants such as Facebook and YouTube plan to celebrate graduates by hosting …
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