MTV’s hit reality show “Jersey Shore” is one of those shows that’s so trashy you can’t help but watch the incoming train wreck every week. Snookie and the rest of the cast literally have become overnight celebrities. The network and cast are currently negotiating contracts (i.e. paychecks) for season two.
In an interview with People, Michelle admits she’s heard of the show but “not seen it.”
So, what do they watch? Well, the First Couple watch ESPN’s SportsCenter in the morning while they work out together. Sasha and Malia can only watch Nickelodeon and Disney on the weekends.
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Today, Madame Tussauds’ wax museum in London unveiled its version of Michelle Obama to commemorate the first anniversary of President Obama’s inauguration.
Nice job.
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Happy birthday to Michelle, who turns 46 today. Last night, the President surprised the First Lady with a surprise dinner at Washington’s Restaurant Nora. They spent nearly four hours at the restaurant known for its organic menu.
Guests included Michelle Obama’s mother, Marian Robinson; U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder and his wife, Sharon Malone; the president’s special adviser, Valerie Jarrett; and the first lady’s chief of staff, Susan Sher.
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The First Family arrived back from their 10-day Hawaiian vacation earlier this week…Here are some photos of them leaving Hawaii and arriving in Washington.
The same day they returned, Michelle was informed of the birth of her nephew, Austin. His parents are Michelle’s older brother, Craig Robinson and his wife Kelly. Craig is the head coach of the Oregon State men’s basketball team. Congrats!
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So, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) decided to use the First Lady’s image on a poster for its “Fur-free and Fabulous” campaign. The problem? According to the White House, PETA never received permission to use her image nor did they attempt to contact them regarding the campaign.
The posters, also featuring Tyra Banks, Carrie Underwood, and Oprah Winfrey, are only posted at two metro and railway stations in Washington.
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According to a CNN/Opinion Research Corporation survey, both Michelle and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are more popular than President Obama:
Fifty-eight percent of people questioned in the survey have a favorable view of Obama, with four in 10 holding an unfavorable view. But the president’s favorable rating is 10 points below that of his wife and six points behind the secretary of state. According to the poll, 68 percent of the public have a positive opinion of the first lady, with 19 percent holding an unfavorable opinion. Sixty-four percent have a positive view of Clinton, with three in 10 holding an unfavorable view.
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Happy New Year (and decade) everyone! We’ve found out a little about how the Obamas spent their New Year’s Eve.
The Obamas made it to the theater near their vacation home yesterday morning to see the James Cameron-directed futuristic drama, “Avatar.” Unlike us who had to watch the popular film in packed theatres, the First Family and their friends had a private movie theatre to themselves to enjoy the 3-D version of the flick.
Later, Michelle was seen cheering on Sasha and Malia during surfing lessons at the beach in front of their house.
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The First Couple were spotted leaving Alan Wong’s restaurant, known for its authentic Hawaiian cuisine) in Honolulu on Sunday (December 27th). It wasn’t exactly a romantic date-type dinner – they were joined by a large group which included the President’s half sister, Maya Soetoro-Ng, and her husband, Konrad; senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and her daughter; Eric and Cheryl Whitaker; Chicago friends Marty Nesbitt and his wife, Anita Blanchard, the obstetrician who delivered Malia and Sasha; and the President’s childhood friends from Hawaii, Michael Ramos, Greg Orme, and Bobby Titcombe and their wives.
The couple had dined at the restaurant in the past and the renowned chef and restaurant namesake, Alan Wong, was behind the Hawaiian-themed menu for the White House annual picnic for members of Congress and their families held this past June.
Yesterday, there was panic when the President abruptly left his golf outing and sped away in his motorcade back to his villa.
It was reported the 9 year old son of the Whitakers who joined the family on the vacation, had suffered a minor injury. All was well and the President returned to the golf course.
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Kristy Lee Roshia (in the photo above) called the Boston offfice of the Secret Service last month and threatened to “kill” and “blow away” the First Lady. After revealing specific details of the president and family living arrangements in Hawaii, Roshia was arrested last Saturday by agents in Hawaii only two miles away from where the First Family was staying.
She was charged with threatening a family member of the president.
A mental competency examination was ordered this past Wednesday by U.S. Magistrate Judge Barry Kurren. She’ll remain in custody which is good since reports are coming out stating she has a history going back to 2004 making threats against presidents. Another hearing is scheduled for February 9th.
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