The First Couple hosted their second Governors’ Ball yesterday (Sunday, February 21, 2010). Earlier in the day, the First Lady hosted a musical preview of the Governors’ Ball for Washington, DC’s Miner Elementary School’s glee club members. Harry Connick, Jr. spoke to the students about this love of music and his hometown, New Orleans. The kids were also treated to a musical set with the singer and his band.
Later, the nation’s governors and their spouses attended the annual black-tie event in the White House’s State Dining Room. The menu included traditional fare such as rib eye roast and baked Alaska. As far as the First Lady’s attire – it looks like she had a change of heart. At the preview, she said she would wear white but ended up wearing a black gown by Thakoon.
The highly-anticipated interview with Mike Huckabee and Michelle aired over the weekend on Fox News. It was a big shock the First Lady even agreed to the interview considering the network isn’t a big fan of the Obama administration. The 20-minute appearance was part of her media tour to promote her childhood obesity campaign, “Let’s Move.” Topics such as exercise and healthy eating were all discussed. Hear are some highlights:
Does she watch Fox News: The living quarters are a “news-free zone.” However, she noted she would watch her interview on Saturday.
Why did she choose to focus on childhood obesity: “…This is a solvable issue because it’s community based…it doesn’t require new technology or new research; we the solutions in our hand.”
“Huckabee” is a regular Fox News program hosted by the former Arkansas governor and possible 2012 Republican presidential nominee.
One of the First Lady’s top priorities has always been to provide support for military families. Keeping her promise, she announced last week that the administration’s budget proposal will include a record $8.8 billion for military family support programs. The programs’ objectives are to assist military spouses and their families with housing, child care, counseling, and other services.
During a “Today” interview shown last week, Michelle admitted to Matt Lauer she has “people” to pick at least a week’s worth of outfits for her so she won’t have to worry about what to wear each morning.
She is quite aware the entire world is interested in what she’s wearing (or not), she had this to say:
“I don’t think that much about the response to it. I wear what I like. I wear what’s comfortable.”
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.
In her effort to promote her healthy living agenda, Mrs. Obama has taped an episode of Iron Chef America at the White House which will air January 3, 2010.
The taping marks the first time a First Lady or any member of the White House staff has appeared on a TV reality show.
During this episode of the popular show, which paired Cristeta Comerford (Executive Chef at the White House) and Bobby Flay to compete against Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse, Mrs. Obama talked about the importance of making vegetables a part of children’s diet. Vegetables from the White House garden were used to prepare the meals featured in the show.
British cook Nigella Lawson (think Rachel Ray), actress Jane Seymour, and American Olympic swimmer Natalie Coughlin served as judges.
Tomorrow, the First Lady stops by Sesame Street to mark the children’s program 40th anniversary. While there, she’ll encourage kids to plant vegetables such as carrots, lettuce, and cucumbers. Great message to promote. We have a feeling she’s going to start a “it’s cool to garden” trend.
