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USA Today
4 days ago
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Michelle Obama thanks husband Barack Obama after disputing divorce rumors
Michelle Obama thanks husband Barack Obama after disputing divorce rumors Show Caption Hide Caption Malia Obama's stage name The oldest daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama is now officially going by the name Malia Ann. unbranded - Entertainment Michelle Obama is making new comments about her marriage, telling fans that former President Barack Obama has "always been there" for their family. The former first lady praised her husband in a Father's Day post on social media platforms Sunday, June 15. "I love looking back at photos like this of when our girls were younger. @BarackObama has always been there for us no matter what — even when it felt like the weight of the world was on his shoulders," Obama captioned the post, featuring a photo of the couple and the pair's two daughters Malia, 26, and 24-year-old Sasha, during childhood. "We've always been so grateful. To Barack and all the dads and father-figures celebrating today, Happy Father's Day!" the "Becoming" on Netflix star added. Celebrities tell all about aging, marriage and Beyoncé in these 10 bingeable memoirs The forthcoming "Look" book author, who has emerged more outspoken and open than ever since launching her "IMO" podcast, previously disputed viral marriage rumors that surfaced after she skipped President Donald Trump's inauguration. Last month, the podcast cohost revealed that "everyone would know" if she were divorcing her husband. The former first lady said it wouldn't be a secret if she split from the former president during a May 1 episode of "The Diary of a CEO" podcast with host Steven Bartlett. Michelle Obama: 'Everyone would know' if she divorced Barack Obama: 'I'm not a martyr' "If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it," she said, telling Bartlett that her brother and cohost Craig Robinson "would know it," too. The "Becoming" author also said that "I would be problem solving in public," adding, "I'm not a martyr." In April, "Becoming" author pushed back on "IMO" against critics of her marriage when breaking her silence about President Donald Trump's recent inauguration. "My decision to skip the inauguration – or my decision to make choices at the beginning of this year that suited me – were met with such ridicule and criticism," Obama explained during the episode. "People couldn't believe that I was saying no for any other reason. They had to assume that my marriage was falling apart."
USA Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Michelle Obama reveals her marriage mentor after slamming Barack Obama divorce rumors
Michelle Obama reveals her marriage mentor after slamming Barack Obama divorce rumors Show Caption Hide Caption Malia Obama's stage name The oldest daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama is now officially going by the name Malia Ann. unbranded - Entertainment Michelle Obama is revealing who she and former President Barack Obama look to for marriage advice. On the Wednesday, June 11, episode of her podcast "IMO," which she co- hosted solo without cohost and brother Craig Robinson, the former first lady welcomed family friend Bruce Springsteen onto the show as a guest. During their conversation, the "Becoming" author revealed that the former White House residents look to the "Born in the U.S.A." singer and his wife Patti Scialfa as their marriage mentors. "I marvel at you and Patti and the work that you all have done," Obama told the rocker. "You and Patti have been couple mentors for me and Barack for quite some time." Springsteen responded by saying, "Woah, alright." Michelle Obama reveals daughter Malia Obama's name change Obama said the couple is "watching you guys do the work, getting advice on how to keep those lines of communication open" and applauded Springsteen and Scialfa as "two powerful people" and "powerhouses in (their) own right and merging those lives together." Days before the episode dropped, on Monday, June 8, Scialfa celebrated her 34th wedding anniversary on Instagram with a throwback photo, writing, "Our one year anniversary…. Bruce surprised me with a beautiful party ….. today marks 34 years …" The Obamas' marriage has became a key focal point in their post-presidency pursuits in recent months after onlookers noticed that the "Becoming" on Netflix star skipped Trump's second inauguration in January, sparking viral divorce rumors. But the forthcoming "Look" book author slammed critics on "IMO" in April when breaking her silence on the matter. "My decision to skip the inauguration — or my decision to make choices at the beginning of this year that suited me — were met with such ridicule and criticism," Obama explained during the episode. "People couldn't believe that I was saying no for any other reason. They had to assume that my marriage was falling apart."
Irish Independent
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
The art of political dressing: As Michelle Obama's new book will highlight, fashion choices can make political statements
It's an experience that's not unique to the former US first lady: politics and fashion go hand in hand. While some may think fashion is frivolous, getting dressed is a conscious act and one that can have even more weight when you're on the public stage. That's the reason world leaders often wear something from the country they are visiting when on official trips: think of Queen Elizabeth's shamrock-adorned dress for her historic state dinner in Dublin in 2011. But more often, it's a subtle form of communication that the best political movers know how to use to their advantage. Take the focus on Michelle Obama herself, for example. While she was criticised for having her arms on show or being too sexy in some of her looks, she championed designers from diverse backgrounds such as Jason Wu and Naeem Khan. Khan is the epitome of the American dream. Having grown up in Mumbai, he moved to America to pursue a career in fashion at 20. Barack Obama's campaign poster had 'hope' written in bold lettering, and what is more hopeful than the tale of a young immigrant who went on to dress the first lady? While fashion can display an important message, it's not always a positive one. Current US First Lady Melania Trump has had a plethora of well-deserved critiques on her fashion choices. The most notable was in 2018 when she visited a shelter in Texas where children of suspected illegal immigrants were housed. She chose to wear a Zara jacket that had 'I really don't care, do u?' written on the back. Though initially her representatives dismissed any significance to the message, saying it was 'just a jacket', she later claimed that she had been sending a message to the 'left-wing media' who criticised her. There seems to have been no lasting damage done – in the eyes of the fashion world at least. Where during their first term in office many designers refused to dress the Trumps and their wider circle, this time they have been embraced by big names such as Oscar de la Renta. It's not only women who are critiqued on their fashion choices: when Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky showed up to meet President Donald Trump at the White House wearing his signature sweatshirt in February, he was met with hostility. Trump remarked 'You're all dressed up today', to which Zelensky replied he would wear a suit when the war is over — his wardrobe is a deliberate nod to his countrymen who are fighting on the front lines. Interestingly, Trump doesn't seem to expect the same standard of dress from ex-bestie-turned-enemy Elon Musk, who has been pictured in the Oval Office wearing slogan T-shirts and baseball caps. Proof that dressing down can also be a power play. As Michelle Obama put it when writing about her forthcoming book: 'The Look is about more than fashion. It's about confidence. It's about identity. It's about the power of authenticity.' What your Trump victory sneakers say about you… You don't exist. No really, does anyone actually own these gold, American flag-adorned 'Never Surrender' high-tops? For a mere $399 you too can be on the wrong side of history! Putting politics aside for one minute, who on earth is trusting Donald Trump with fashion choices? Presumably the same people who bought the $199 Fight Fight Fight desert boots, the $249 America's Superhero low-top trainers, and the $499 Trump golf shoes – limited to 1,000 pairs and available for both men and women from These sneakers are gaudy and cheap looking. In fact, if you bought these sneakers, I'm glad you're down $399, you don't deserve the cash.
USA Today
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Michelle Obama posts rare photo of youngest daughter Sasha for 24th birthday
Michelle Obama posts rare photo of youngest daughter Sasha for 24th birthday Show Caption Hide Caption Malia Obama's stage name The oldest daughter of Barack and Michelle Obama is now officially going by the name Malia Ann. unbranded - Entertainment Michelle Obama is sharing a rare photo of youngest daughter Sasha Obama for her 24th birthday. The "IMO" podcast host posted the snap of the University of Southern California alum, who celebrates her big day on Tuesday, June 10. "Happy birthday to my sweet girl, Sasha! Can't believe how quickly time has flown. I'm so proud of the woman you've become. Love you always! 💕🥳🎉," the former first lady captioned the photo. The "Becoming" author's post was echoed by separate Instagram birthday wishes from former President Barack Obama, who wrote "Happy birthday, Sasha!" "Watching you grow into the incredible woman you are has been a true gift. I'll always be proud of you and will always be here for you," he added. The Obamas are also parents to older daughter and filmmaker Malia Ann, who is 26. Michelle Obama reveals daughter Malia Obama's name change In the "Becoming" on Netflix star's post, Sasha is wedged between her parents as the family of four posed in casual outfits. Michelle Obama daughter Malia changes name Last week, the forthcoming "Look" book author broke her silence on the eldest daughter's decision to drop her last name. Malia Ann, who is pursuing a film career in Hollywood, used her middle name as her artistic name for the credits of the 2023 short film "The Heart" which she wrote and directed. The former first lady spoke publicly about the change during a Wednesday, June 4, appearance on the "Sibling Revelry" podcast cohosted by Oliver and Kate Hudson. "Our daughters (Malia and Sasha) are 25 and 23. They are young adult women, but they definitely went through a period in their teen years where it was the push away. … They're still doing that," Obama told the Hudson siblings, noting that "you guys know this as the children of parents who are known." She added that "it is very important for my kids to feel like they've earned what they are getting in the world, and they don't want people to assume that they don't work hard, that they're just naturally, just handed things," telling the Hudsons and her own brother Craig Robinson that "they're very sensitive to that – they want to be their own people." Obama continued by quipping that "our daughters didn't want to be little princesses in the White House." "They wanted to push the envelope; they needed some rope. They wanted to try some things, they wanted to be out in the world, and I knew that under the circumstances, they needed more rope than I probably would've given them if I were my mom," Obama said.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Yahoo
Manhunt for escaped prisoner last seen on train
A manhunt is under way for an escaped prisoner last seen boarding a train. Liam Slater, 33, absconded from HMP Hatfield in Doncaster at about 18:10 BST on 18 May before getting on a train to Leeds at Stainforth station at about 20:45. South Yorkshire Police said Slater has links to Wetherby and Seacroft in Leeds and officers asked for anyone who has seen or spoken to him to contact the force. A police spokesperson said people should not approach Slater if they see him but instead phone 999 immediately. HMP Hatfield is a category D men's prison and young offenders' institution, which houses about 370 inmates. Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North South Yorkshire Police
