Michelle Obama at the DNC
Michelle Obama delivered a powerful, impassioned speech at the democratic national convention last night.

The International Best-Dressed List
The ballots are in, and it’s Obama, by a thread! That’s Michelle Obama, who joins fellow political wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, and - better late than never - James Bond, Daniel Craig, in the 69th annual style poll, published in Vanity Fair. Also on the list - Ivanka Trump, Kate Middleton, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tilda Swinton, David Beckham, Kanye West and Karl Lagerfeld.

Michelle Obama Pregnant: Reports Hit, A New Baby in the White House?
Is Michelle Obama pregnant?  The wife of presidential contender Barack Obama is all set for her big moment in the sun on Monday in Denver as she is speaking at the Democratic National Convention.  Her goal...

Barack Obama’s Post-DNC Speech Phone Call With The Clintons
Senator Obama spoke with Hillary last night telling her how grateful he was for her support and that she gave a terrific speech. He also told her that all those he watched with in Billings, MT were moved by her video and introduction from Chelsea. Obama especially liked the line “No way, no how, no McCain.” Obama also spoke with Bill Clinton. Click through to hear about their conversation. According to reports Obama told Bill he knows that he must be as proud of Hillary as he is of his wife Michelle.

Video: Michelle Obama on The Colbert Report
Stephen tries to make Barack Obama jealous by singing to Michelle Obama.

Michelle Obama to be a guest host on `The View'
Michelle Obama will be a guest host on "The View" on June 18. The popular ABC daytime talk show had invited her to be a guest this month, but she sent back word that she would like to be a host like Cindy McCain did in April, said Bill Geddie, the show's executive producer. "Equal time — that's hard to argue with," he said Wednesday. Being a guest host will allow Michelle Obama to help interview guests and participate in the opening "hot topics," or banter about what's in the news that day. It offer

The RZA Delivers Some Of The Most Astute Political Commentary Of The Season [Run-d.n.c.]
Unsurprisingly, the number of concerts and musically enhanced protest rallies surrounding the DNC in Denver this week has brought forth a more-than-equal number of blog posts covering them. You'd expect a site called Pop + Politics to be inside the events, and they've recently posted two good write-ups of Wyclef Jean's performance and his call for Latino communities to get behind Obama. But the showstopper is this video interview with the RZA, in which the Wu-Tang Clan CEO explains how "Obama went platinum"

GQ FRANCE FEATURES BARACK OBAMA: Magazine Cover of the Day!
To purchase this issue of GQ France, click here. Notice the gray hair. The election is really getting to him. Plus, there’s something about how the French see Barack Obama. He’s always loosening up his tie and rolling up his sleeves. Make the jump. You’ll see what I mean.

"The Candidate Of Change Went With The Status Quo"
What They're Saying About Obama-Biden: The Associated Press's Ron Fournier: "The Candidate Of Change Went With The Status Quo." "The candidate of change went with the status quo. ... He picked a 35-year veteran of the Senate -- the ultimate insider -- rather than a candidate from outside Washington..." (Ron Fournier, "Analysis: Biden Pick Shows Lack Of Confidence," The Associated Press, 8/23/08) Fournier: "[B]iden is anything but a change agent, having been in office longer than half of all Americans have b

IF THERE’S A PROBLEM IN THE WHITE HOUSE, HILLARY CLINTON SAYS “Call the First Lady”
“I know a little bit about how the White House works. And, you know, if the president isn’t exactly on our side – call the first lady, and with Michelle Obama, we are going to have somebody who answers that phone,” said Clinton. For the top Hillary Clinton primary covers, click here. Posted by Michael Canterino Share: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Email this article

The Many Voices Of Matt Damon’s New ONE Video
Matt Damon has joined up with Cindy McCain, Michelle Obama, New York City mayor Mike Bloomberg, and many others to once more get behind the ONE campaign and help fight poverty and disease. Damon has traveled to Africa twice for the organization — which includes 100 of America’s most well-known and respected non-profit, advocacy and humanitarian organizations. In the video, Matt looks directly at the camera while his voice changes to reflect the various other celebrities involved. “The ONE

Sons of Silence and the Obama Plot
Was there really a plot and an attempt to assassinate Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in Denver?  Reports out of the Mile High City hit at the start of the Democratic National Convention that four men...

The Middle Convention and the Under Convention
DENVER -- There are two Democratic National Conventions here in Denver.  The first one is the official convention, which has a sole purpose: to sell Barack Obama, not as a different kind of Democrat, but...

Anne Hathaway: "I Was Afraid of Obama the First Time I Saw Him"
Anne Hathaway admits she wasn't initially sold on Barack Obama. "I was kind of afraid of Obama the first time I saw him," she told the Associated Press at the Democratic National Convention in Denver. "I thought, 'I've been burned by guys like you before.' "I've been burned by politicians before that I wanted to believe in and just didn't live up to it," the newly single star explained. "And I was afraid to trust him and I was afraid to have hope when I first kind of became aware of him." She said she ha

Carla Bruni Does First Lady Costumes Better Than Anyone [The Politics Of Fashion]
NPR today brings us a story on the sartorial "tightrope" that any potential first lady must walk: "a successful first lady profile is a delicate amalgam of not-too-bright, not-too-tight, not-too low-cut and not-too expensive...today's First Ladies have to look stylish, but not too stylish." The piece goes on to compliment both Michelle Obama and Cindy McCain for their efforts in this department, praising the "variety" of both women's wardrobes. Which just makes it funnier to see the Daily Mail's piece, "Th

Daddy Yankee: "The Democrats Are Lying!"
As we mentioned yesterday, Presidential hopeful John McCain has an endorsement from Puerto Rican Reggaeton musician Daddy Yankee. Though we've since come to find out that the McCain lover had originally offered to endorse and perform for Barack Obama. Now, Daddy Yankee's rep is denying the reports of any initial Obama support. Mayna Nevarez says that [...]

It’s Official! Barack Obama is the Democratic Nominee for President
“With eyes firmly fixed on the future, in the spirit of unity, with the goal of victory, with faith in our party and our country, let’s declare together in one voice, right here, right now, that Barack Obama is our candidate and he will be our president,” Clinton said, setting off a loud celebration Obama’s nomination became official. Obama officially accepts the nomination and will speak tomorrow night in Denver at Invesco Field. Share: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where read

The Obamas for Essence Magazine
The Obamas for the September issue of Essence Magazine. Essence Magazine has become the first black publication to be allowed a glimpse into the Obamas’ spacious Chicago home. In the September issue, hitting newsstands now, just before the Democratic National Convention in Denver, Essence captures Michelle, Barack and their two daughters at home. And veteran journalist Gwen Ifill catches up with the Obamas on the road, where they discuss family life, criticism of Michelle, and reaction to Barack's

Michelle Obama Rings a Welcome to Biden's Wife
When Sen. Barack Obama told wife Michelle that he'd decided on a vice presidential candidate earlier this week, she gave him snaps – literally. "I've stayed out of this process ... but when he told me his choice I said, 'That's the right choice.' I was like, 'Good!' " she told PEOPLE as she snapped her fingers in approval after her husband's announcement Saturday that Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware would be his running mate. That morning Michelle Obama, 44 – sporting a tiny peace-sign pave diamond

Michelle Obama Speaks
Our (hopefully) future First Lady (and View cohost!) Michelle Obama opened the Democratic National Convention in Denver last night with a stirring speech in which described her own upbringing as a middle class child on the south side of Chicago. Get it, 'Shelle!  I wish she would have mentioned  the Tyra photo spread, though. Someone needs to address that shit. "All of us [are] driven by the simple belief that the world as it is just won't do - that we have an obligation to fight for the world a

Message from Barack: Did You See Michelle?
Barack just sent out this email... Dear Friend - I am so lucky to be married to the woman who delivered that speech last night. Michelle was electrifying, inspiring, and absolutely magnificent. I get a lot of credit for the speech I gave at the 2004 convention -- but I think she may have me beat. You have to see it to believe it. And make sure to forward this email to your friends and family -- they'll want to see it too. http://my.barackobama.com/michelle You really don't want to mi

Michelle Obama Covers Ebony Magazine; Dishes On Her Relationship With Obama; Meet Michelle Obama's Mom, Marian Robinson
This is certainly one magazine issue I will buy, and you make sure you go out an buy it, too. Michelle Obama is on the cover of Ebony, and it will feature an interview with her mom, Marian Robinson. Going beyond the surface view of poise, elegance, style and the utmost class, Ebony magazine unveils the real Michelle Obama: mother, wife, potential first lady and style icon. Take a rare look behind-the-scenes of Michelle’s life on the road to the White House and how she finds the necessary balance between