“People realize and it’s amazing how people don’t recognize you. They don’t expect to see me at Starbucks or at Chipotle.”
— MICHELLE OBAMA telling Al Rocker about how she likes to get outside the White House and shop (via MSNBC)
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To Fight Childhood Obesity, Michelle Obama Attempts Jumping-Jack Record
On Tuesday, the First Lady led hundreds of school children in a solid minute of jumping jacks on the South Lawn. The event kicked off a 24-hour chase after a Guinness World Record—and served as a reminder of how adorably …
Michelle Obama Will Attempt a Jumping-Jack World Record
First Lady Michelle Obama is not, sadly, attempting a jumping jack world record by herself. But she’s doing the next best thing.
Design Darling Jason Wu Is Next to Design a Target Line
With fans like the First Lady, Jason Wu’s Target collection might be a guaranteed success. But will his luxe-for-less designs incite a similar level of Missoni mayhem?
Michelle Obama and Kate Middleton Top Vanity Fair’s International Best-Dressed List
Who’s the best dressed in all the land?
Michelle Obama, Nickelodeon Star: First Lady to Appear on ‘iCarly’
Nickelodeon is about to add Michelle Obama to its long list of children’s stars.
Dominque Strauss-Kahn Meets the Obamas
As Daily Intel’s Chris Rovzar writes, “Some pictures say a thousand words. This one just says two: No Touching.”
Royal Exchange: On Second Visit, Obamas Improve Gift-Giving Skills
The slogan goes, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” But the Obamas recovered nicely in their second visit to Buckingham Palace this week.
Congressman Bares His Abs — Because of High Health Care Costs? Sure, Why Not
The youngest member of Congress, 29-year-old Aaron Schock, represents Illinois. This month, he’s also representing on the cover of Men’s Health as “America’s Fittest Congressman.” And if the stomach he’s flashing is any …
Report: Aircraft Carrying Michelle Obama Aborts Landing After Controller Mistake
In the latest of several mishaps concerning Federal Aviation Administration air traffic controllers, a plane with First Lady Michelle Obama on board came “dangerously close” to a collision with a military cargo jet, forcing the …
Korean Pop Star Rain Wins TIME 100 Poll — Again
He’s done it again, and we’re not surprised.
Banning Brown Bagging: Chicago School Cracks Down on Homemade Lunches
The days of brown bagging it are over for students in a Chicago school. In an effort to encourage healthy eating, their principal banned lunches brought from home.
