Michelle Obama Tells Moms To Put Themselves “A Close Second”
Katie Couric talks to First Lady and mother Michelle Obama about how she balances it all.

First Lady's Mentoring Plan Great; Now, Let's Make it Co-Ed: PHOTO
On Monday, the first lady's office launched a mentoring program, pairing 20 high school girls with a group of White House mentors. In addition to Michelle Obama, the Chicago Tribune reports that senior administration adviser Valerie Jarrett, the first lady's chief of staff Susan Sher, head of the public liaison office Tina Tchen, and White House social secretary Desiree Rogers rounded out the list of White House staffers participating. Now, on one hand, I love seeing a group of White House...

Obama's Kenwood home in dollhouse proportions
When the Chicago Botanic Garden's miniature "Wonderland Express" train starts chugging again later this month, it'll pass two new historic sites. In a nod to the first family, the Glencoe garden has added miniature versions of Barack and Michelle Obama's Kenwood home and Mrs. Obama's childhood home in the South Shore neighborhood, a classic Chicago brick bungalow.

The Obama Family at a Miley Cyrus Concert
Michelle Obama took her daughters to a Miley Cyrus concert at the Verizon Center last night, putting both election results and weekday bedtimes second to Sasha

Mini-Obama Homes Part of Winter Exhibit
Two new historic sites have been added to the Chicago Botanic Gardens "Winter Adventure." The "Wonderland Express" train starts chugging again later this month. In honor of the Obama family, visitors will be able to enjoy miniature replicas of their Kenwood home -- and Michelle Obama's childhood home in the South Shore neighborhood. The presidential houses and other tiny landmarks go on display later this month.

Mini-Obama Homes Part of Winter Exhibit
Two new historic sites have been added to the Chicago Botanic Gardens "Winter Adventure." The "Wonderland Express" train starts chugging again later this month. In honor of the Obama family, visitors will be able to enjoy miniature replicas of their Kenwood home -- and Michelle Obama's childhood home in the South Shore neighborhood. The presidential houses and other tiny landmarks go on display later this month.

Michelle Obama's Most Memorable First Lady Outfits: PHOTO
One year after her husband was elected president, here’s a look back at the First Lady’s most memorable style moments: Michelle Obama does “Cat Woman” for Halloween The Obamas discuss marriage

Michelle Obama “Iron Chef America” Guest Appearance: PHOTO
Mrs. O is mixing it up on Iron Chef ! The First Lady has scored a cameo appearance on Iron Chef America , along with White House executive chef Cristeta Comerford, The New York Times reported on Wednesday. It’s all part of her plan to get combat childhood Obesity getting America’s kids off the sofa and adopting a lifestyle of healthy eating and daily exercise. In the episode, which will open the show's new season, Comerford and celebrity chef Bobby Flay join forces against Mario...

Michelle Obama ... A Rage in Red!: PHOTO
Michelle is all the rage. The First Lady glows in red on the cover of Glamour ’s December Women of the Year issue. While we’ve seen Mrs. Obama on the covers of Oprah , Vogue , Essence , Ebony , The New York Times magazine

THE MICHELLE OBAMA FACTOR LANDS J. CREW DIRECTOR $1 MILLION BONUS: PHOTO
Whether she’s a democrat or a republican, the creative director of J.Crew Group Inc. is undoubtedly happy with Michelle Obama as First Lady. According to a filing made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Jenna Lyons received a special bonus of $1 million! Strong sales in October prompted J. Crew last week to nearly double its outlook for fiscal third-quarter earnings, after a year of cost-cutting and inventory reduction. Joining the company in 1990 as an assistant designer...

Michelle, W.H. chef to be on Iron Chef: PHOTO
Food Network's "Iron Chef America" taped "several scenes outside The White House in late October," the New York Times reports . The episode, which will open the show’s new season on Jan. 3, features two pairs of chefs competing: "Cristeta Comerford, The White House executive chef, and Bobby Flay go up against the combined forces of Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse." First lady Michelle Obama "will reveal the secret ingredient that the chefs must use in...

GALLERY: The Obamas' Presidential PDA: PHOTO
We’ve rounded up our favorite post-inauguration Obama PDA pics. Which moments are sweet…and which are the sweetest? Take a look and tell us what you think: Michelle Obama’s most memorable First Lady outfits The Obamas discuss marriage

Michelle Obama on Role Models, Mentoring
CBS News: @katiecouric: Michelle Obama - Katie Couric interviewed First Lady Michelle Obama for <b><a href="http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/blogs/smitten/2009/10/on-the-cl-michelle-obama.html">Glamour's Women of the Year issue.</a></b> Topics they talk about include the importance of role models and mentoring and her biggest surprise as First Lady.

RIHANNA. RIHANNA. RIHANNA IS A TRUE ARTIST: PHOTO
~ Rihanna on Rated R : I made exactly the piece of Art I wanted to make ~ The beautiful black, Barbadian swan rises from the ashes of her ugly start to the year, with

Michelle Obama Dishes Out Dating Advice: PHOTO
While Michelle Obama talked about serious issues when she sat down with Katie Couric for her Glamour Magazine cover article, the first lady was also happy to dish on the fluffier side of life including what to look for in a man. PHOTOS: Michelle Gets Her Own Action Figures “Cute's good. But cute only lasts for so long, and then it's, Who are you as a person?" she said in the issue which hit stands on Sunday. "Don't look at the bankbook or the title. Look at the heart. Look at the...

Michelle Pushes Healthy Meals
Michelle Obama’s campaign to wean kids off junk food is taking a slightly unorthodox turn: The first lady will guest on Iron Chef America ’s Jan. 3 episode. In addition to discussing her crusade for healthy school lunches and more, Obama will reveal the secret ingredient for the show's chefs (anything grown in The White House garden). The White House executive chef will team with Bobby Flay to compete against Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse, the New York Times reports.

Michelle Obama opts for high waisted belt and Leopard print cardigan
It seems as though politician's wives are becoming more and more Fashion conscious. Following on from Samantha Cameron's fashionable polka dot Marks and Spencer dress, first lady Michelle Obama has taken on the high waisted belt look. At an event to kick off a White House leadership and mentoring initiative in Washington, D.C Michelle teamed up her trademark high waisted belt with another, season must have, leopard print. We're sure you'll agree Michelle carries the style off well and it's good...

Sesame Street Turns 40, Doesn't Look a Day Over 3: VIDEO
Today is Sesame Street’s 40th Birthday. How did we remember? Well… We saw Big Bird’s giant orange and clearly very strong legs replacing our “L”’s in an early morning Google search. And once we realized it’s impossible for a muppet to die, we were all “Happy Birthday!” Sesame Street was an integral part of millions of childhoods, including our own. On November 10, The show will be celebrating its 40TH BIRTHDAY, with a special episode...

Michelle Campaigns for Healty Meals
Michelle Obama’s campaign to wean kids off junk food is taking a slightly unorthodox turn: The first lady will guest on Iron Chef America ’s Jan. 3 episode. In addition to discussing her crusade for healthy school lunches and more, Obama will reveal the secret ingredient for the show's chefs (anything grown in The White House garden). The White House executive chef will team with Bobby Flay to compete against Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse, the New York Times reports.

Food Network's Iron Chef America goes to the White House
via Press release: Food Network'S IRON CHEF AMERICA GOES TO The White House “Super Chef Battle: An Iron Chef America Event” Premieres January 3 rd at 8pm ET/PT Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Mario Batali To Be Joined By Emeril Lagasse and White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford First Lady Michelle Obama Challenges Chefs to Use The White House Kitchen Garden's Produce to Create a Meal for America NEW YORK

Sesame Street Anniversary: 40th Sesame Street Anniversary Celebrated on Google
--> The Sesame Street anniversary is amazing.

Food Network's Iron Chef America Goes to the White House
'Super Chef Battle: An Iron Chef America Event' Premieres January 3rd at 8pm ET/PT Iron Chefs Bobby Flay and Mario Batali To Be Joined By Emeril Lagasse and White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford First Lady Michelle Obama Challenges Chefs to Use The White House Kitchen Garden's Produce to Create a Meal for America NEW YORK, Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Food Network stars Mario Batali, Bobby Flay and Emeril Lagasse travel to The White House to take part in an unprecedented culinary competition...

Creamless Creamed Spinach Is a Healthy Thanksgiving Side: PHOTO
Michelle Obama has only been a resident at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue for 10 months, yet she's already managed to set an example for Americans to eat more fresh food, from planting a garden to starting a White House farmers market . Earlier this year, I spotted a recipe for one of the first lady's favorite White House dishes, a creamed spinach without the cream . I bookmarked it, thinking it would make a satisfying yet light steak side , or a healthful addition to a large Thanksgiving feast . The...

THE ABBEY FOOD & BAR WINS! “BEST GAY BAR IN THE WORLD”: VIDEO
West Hollywood hotspot The Abbey Food & Bar was named “Best Gay Bar in the World” by MTV's LOGO - the winner of a world wide online voting contest for the first-annual TripOut Gay Travel Awards! The Abbey won out over nominees from around the world including, Rio, London, Amsterdam, Chicago and Montreal www.TripOutGayTravel.com . According to Abbey President and Founder David Cooley, “We are thrilled to receive this recognition and are so grateful to both our loyal local community and...