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Up Front: First Lady Michelle Obama's Hair Style

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 - 1:25 PM

by Emil Wilbekin

Michelle Obama changes her hair styles to match her fashion choices. Her pulled back, up hair do is simple, elegant and stylish. See how she ups the ante on effortless dressing.

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Obama Watch

First Lady Diaries: The First Lady's Poll Numbers Falling

Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 12:50 PM

by Cynthia Gordy

Not that she was elected to public office or anything, but, according to recent polls...Michelle Obama's numbers are down. Obama Watch blogger Cynthia Gordy examines the reasons why Mrs. O's ratings may have dropped.

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Entertainment

First Lady Joins Sesame Street for 40th Anniversary

Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 12:55 PM

First Lady Michelle Obama joined the cast of Sesame Street today for the educational show's 40th anniversary. Watch a video of Mrs. O and Elmo teaching some young ones to grow their own vegetables.

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First Lady Diary

Michelle Obama Helps Students Prep For Science Fair

Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 1:20 PM

The First Lady inspiring science students while making jokes about game show host.

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First Lady Diary

First Lady Helps Students Prepare For Science Bowl

Saturday, November 7, 2009 - 1:00 PM

Michelle Obama hosted a game show like competition between two schools at The Energy Department. Check out how the First Lady inspired the students.

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First Lady Diary

First Lady Hosts 'Iron Chef America'

Friday, November 6, 2009 - 2:00 PM

Michelle Obama filmed an episode of "Iron Chef America" at the White House, furthering her crusade to promote healthy living and eating. Check out the show's "secret ingredient."

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Men Who Cook

Chef Marcus Samuelsson's 'The New American Table'

Thursday, November 5, 2009 - 7:50 AM

by Emil Wilbekin

Chef Marcus Samuelsson has brought the rock star appeal, swagger and brand-building  to food, cooking and restaurants. His latest project is "The New American Table." Check out what Samuelsson has on the burner.

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First Lady Diary

Michelle Obama's It List: 21 Things on Her Radar

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 9:30 PM

by Bridgette Bartlett

J. Crew, inner city youth and gardening: we've rounded up the top 21 people, places and things on Mrs. Obama's radar.

Keep clicking to see what made the cut on this fun list!

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Hot Topics Entertainment

Mary J. Blige to Sing At the World Series Game 6

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 - 11:40 AM

Mary J. Blige is going to perform at The World Series. Check out what The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul will be singing.

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First Lady Diary

Michelle Obama's Daily Diary

Sunday, November 1, 2009 - 11:29 AM

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Relationships

The Obamas Talk About Their Marriage

Sunday, November 1, 2009 - 10:56 AM

by Bridgette Bartlett

Although the President has officially only been in office since January 2009, the Obama marriage has forced even the most cynical men and women to have a new outlook on the state of our unions. The history-making couple are featured in today's New York Times Magazine discussing their relationship, being a couple in the public eye and the importance of dating after saying "I do."

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Commentary

Michelle Obama: The Accidental Icon

Friday, October 30, 2009 - 12:00 PM

by Michaela angela Davis

Has Michelle Obama's affirmation of Black beauty caused an identity crisis for White mainstream media? Writer Michaela angela Davis weighs in on this hot-button topic in our exclusive commentary.

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First Lady Diary

Harvest Time at The White House

Thursday, October 29, 2009 - 4:16 PM

by Bridgette Bartlett

The First Lady had quite a bit of help with her White House garden today. Find out what lucky kids picked sweet potatoes with Mrs. Obama on the South Lawn.

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First Lady Diary

Michelle Obama Set for 'Jay Leno Show'

Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 3:58 PM

The First Lady is joining the prime-time set! NBC has announced that Mrs. Obama will respond to ten rapid-fire questions on the "Jay Leno Show" in the popular "10 @ 10" segment, according to Extra TV.

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First Lady Diary

Action Figure Madness: First Lady Gets New Doll

Sunday, October 11, 2009 - 1:33 PM

Essence Excursions

Our Kind of People: The Controversy Over the Obamas and Martha's Vineyard

Wednesday, July 1, 2009 - 3:39 PM

by Bridgette Bartlett

I am notorious for having delayed reactions. So when the whole New York magazine/Michelle Obama/Martha's Vineyard debacle came up in our morning meeting today I was admittedly embarrassed that it hadn't been covered in the Michelle Obama Daily Diary (the First Lady photo blog I pen for ESSENCE.com). But now that some things have settled in, lil' mama has something to say.

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