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Michelle Obama Reveals Her Playlist

Every time we see First Lady Michelle Obama with her iPod on the way to the gym, we wonder what kind of music she's listening to in those headphones? Wonder no more. The First Lady recently revealed her iPod playlist to a group of children visiting the White House during a talk on "Take Your Children To Work Day." Not surprisingly, she has Michael Jackson, Sting and Stevie Wonder, whom she has she repeatedly said is her favorite singer.  Most surprising, she said she has "the latest" Usher on her playlist. We bet it's not Daddy's Home though. And just to show she's as much of a girlie girl as the rest of us, the First Lady said she also listens to Rihanna and Beyonce. "I love some Beyonce," she said, giggling...  Related stories: 40 Things We Love About Michelle Obama Oprah Invests in Michelle Obama's Favorite, J.Crew Essence Music Festival Playlist
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Every time we see First Lady Michelle Obama with her iPod on the way to the gym, we wonder what kind of music she’s listening to in those headphones? Wonder no more. The First Lady recently revealed her iPod playlist to a group of children visiting the White House during a talk on “Take Your Children To Work Day.” Not surprisingly, she has Michael Jackson, Sting and Stevie Wonder, whom she has she repeatedly said is her favorite singer. Most surprising, she said she has “the latest” Usher on her playlist. We bet it’s not Daddy’s Home though. And just to show she’s as much of a girlie girl as the rest of us, the First Lady said she also listens to Rihanna and Beyonce. “I love some Beyonce,” she said, giggling. “I love to dance, I love a good beat.” We can definitely relate to that.   Related stories:
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