Though Chicago’s violence has peaked and the future of the city seems hopeless to some, there’s always a little glimmer of light peaking through the cracked haze of shadowy darkness. First lady Michelle Obama will be going home to join the mayor of Chicago for a community gathering of leaders to focus on youth empowerment. Obama will […]

Preparations are already underway for Michelle Obama’s big 50th birthday next January, and two of music’s biggest acts have reportedly been booked for the occasion. An unnamed (and potentially questionable) source told the UK’s Daily Mail that the first lady has asked Beyonce and Adele to perform at her party. “America’s first lady will be holding a […]

First Lady Michelle Obama offered a peek inside the first family’s healthy habits this week, revealing there’s one thing they never talk about at home: weight. The First Lady joined a Google+ Hangout for her “Let’s Move” initiative to chat about her tips for helping children stay healthy. When asked what advice she would offer to […]

First lady Michelle Obama believes in talking to kids about the importance of good food and exercise. But she avoids discussing weight with her daughters, she said in a”Fireside Hangout” hosted by Kelly Ripa on Google+ Monday. Speaking from the White House, Mrs. Obama answered questions from four adult participants, as well as an entire third […]

First lady Michelle Obama’s previously taped appearance on Good Morning America aired today with the two women, looking sleek in teal and coral sheaths, talking healthy recipes, trendy bangs and coping with a rapidly growing teenager. Mrs. O went to New York last week to tape the interview; she was one of Roberts’ first big gets since […]

New York’s Niskayuna Central School District is severing ties with the National School Lunch program, tossing out its adherence to federal regulations for more fruits and vegetables on lunch trays. The Niskayuna Board of Education unanimously voted to terminate participation in the program, effective April 1, after a semester-long stint has resulted in a net […]

First lady Michelle Obama is keeping mum on what she plans to get President Barack Obama for Christmas. Joined by first dog Bo, Mrs. Obama read “A Visit From St. Nicholas” to children at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington. One child asked what she plans to give the president. Pointing to news cameras, Mrs. […]

First Lady Michelle Obama spoke out for the first time since the devastation of Hurricane Sandy, saying that responding to the devastation is President Obama’s “number one priority,” that it’s an opportunity to pull together as a nation, and pointing out that as a parent it’s a “teachable moment. “[The president and I have] talked about it and […]

First Lady Michelle Obama continues to make her talk-show rounds and next up is the “Steve Harvey Show.” FLOTUS is all set to appear on the show, taped at the NBC Studios in her hometown Chicago, tomorrow. Steve Harvey’s show debuted last month. His premiere was the number one talk show pilot since Dr. Oz […]

There’s a teenager growing up in the White House as Malia Obama turned 14 yesterday.  As she celebrated her birthday on the same day as the nation, we cant believe how quickly she’s growing up!   It can’t be easy growing up with your Father being the POTUS, but Malia is handling it with style […]