Barack Obama Featured in ‘Working: What We Do All Day’ Docuseries for Netflix

Alison Herman TV Critic In 2020, the Academy Award for Documentary Feature went to “American Factory,” a portrait of a former General Motors plant taken over by Fuyao, a Chinese company that lowered safety standards and pay while fiercely resisting unionization. The Oscar was a victory not just for filmmakers Steven Bognar and Julia Reichert, but for the company that acquired “American Factory” as its first major feature: Higher Ground, the production outfit of former President and First Lady Barack and Michelle Obama. The new Netflix series “Working” — subtitle: “What We Do All Day” — is inspired by the Studs Terkel book of the same name, published in 1974. But it’s also an informal sequel of sorts to “American Factory,” making many of the same points about the evolution of labor and the erosion of the middle class. “Working” also shares with its predecessor the same inherent tensions that stem directly from the Obamas’ sign-on. In the case of “Working,” the country’s 44th commander in chief is more than just a name in the credits; he’s also the narrator and on-camera host, reprising his dual role from prior Higher Ground series “Our Great National Parks.” That hands-on involvement only underlines the nature of “Working,” and Higher Ground projects as a whole. It’s a stand-alone political message that’s also a piece of a larger political legacy. Inevitably, the latter overshadows and complicates the former.

Barack Obama is sharing his secrets to love. The former president of the United States recently opened up about his relationship with his wife Michelle Obama.

Cue the pomp and circumstance! Former President Barack Obama, Pierce Brosnan and more stars were proud parents at their kids’ 2023 graduation ceremonies.

Barack Obama is admitting there is some validity to Michelle Obama‘s gripes about their early marriage.

and that's thanks to Halle Bailey.The 23-year-old stars as the titular, headstrong princess in Disney's new live-action reimagining, and her casting has hit home in a big way for little Black girls who are seeing themselves portrayed as the beloved Disney character for the first time onscreen.The film also stars Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, and Javier Bardem as King Triton, with Daveed Diggs as the voice of Sebastian the crab, Jacob Tremblay as Flounder, and Awkwafina as Scuttle.The role feels like a dream come true according to Bailey, whose previous forays into acting include starring alongside her older sister and musical partner, Chlöe Bailey, on Freeform's  series. The singer tells ET that while it «feels absolutely amazing» to join the iconic ranks of the Disney Princesses, being one of the few Black Princesses is on a whole new level.«I just am really grateful to be in this position,» Bailey tells ET's Nischelle Turner, citing Brandy Norwood's Cinderella and Anika Noni Rose's Princess Tiana as her inspirations.«I loved Brandy as Cinderella; she was so amazing, such a role model and inspiration and a really big kind of studying point for me as I was taking on Ariel,» Bailey shares.

Barack Obama is admitting there is some validity to Michelle Obama's gripes about their early marriage. During a sit-down interview with  co-host Nate Burleson, the former president responded to his wife's comments from a panel last year, where she admitted that there was a 10-year period early in her marriage when she «couldn't stand» her husband.When asked how he's been able to get back into Michelle's good graces, Barack candidly replied that «it sure helps to be out of the White House.»The 61-year-old politician went on to share that having «a little more time» to spend with his spouse has also contributed to their happier marriage.«What also helps though, about children… Michelle, when our girls were growing up, that was priority number one, two, three and four. And so, I did not fully appreciate, I think, as engaged of a father I was, the degree of stress and tension for her knowing that not just me and Michelle were under scrutiny and in this strange environment, but that we were raising our daughters in a kind of situation that just wasn't normal,» he explained.

season 2 on Monday, promising simmering tensions in the back of the house at everyone's favorite Chicago restaurant. «This is coming from a place of wanting to start fresh and clean,» Chef Carmy Berzatto, played by Jeremy Allen White, says at the beginning of the teaser. «This is going to be a destination spot,» Sydney, Carmy's sous-chef, played by Ayo Edebiri, adds.

Anne Heche has found her final resting place. The late actress was laid to rest on Mother's Day in the Cathedral Mausoleum at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery, her rep said in a statement. «Her crypt is across from Chris Cornell and Johnny Ramone, next to Mickey Rooney,» the rep stated on Sunday. «She loved everyone so passionately and deeply and her children, her legacy, thank everyone for their support and love through this difficult time and are grateful to be able to honor their mother, today on Mother's Day.» was first to report the news. Heche was declared brain dead on Aug.

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Jameela Jamil is opening up about the role she missed out on.

Morgan Wallen shared a health update on Thursday before returning to the stage after falling ill earlier this month.

Local elections are taking place on Thursday, May 4, with voters across England deciding who represents them at a local level.

Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers are set to personally pay their staff salaries for the third week of the ongoing Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike.According to The Hollywood Reporter, both talk show hosts will fork out money from their own pockets to pay their staff during the third week of the writers strike, with NBC set to pay staff salaries for the first two weeks.Sarah Kobos, a staffer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, announced in a tweet on Tuesday (May 2) that NBC had originally decided to stop paying staff after the first week of the strike, adding that Fallon wasn’t present at a meeting between staff and the NBC just a day after he voiced his support for his staff at the Met Gala.He wasn’t even at the meeting this morning to tell us we won’t get paid after this week. @jimmyfallon please support your staff.

Michelle Obama was the surprise guest at Bruce Springsteen’s concert. The former First Lady joined Springsteen onstage in Barcelona with a tambourine on hand, becoming his backup singer for an evening. Michelle Obama encourages you to take up this therapeutic hobbyMichelle Obama talks about losing friendships when entering the White HouseBarack and Michelle Obama’s night out with Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg in SpainA post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama)Michelle shared the moment on her Instagram, showing Barack Obama cheering her on.

Met Gala afterparty on Monday evening.The 27-year-old model donned a tight, sheer look and freed the nip for the bash at New York City’s Zero Bond.Jenner sported a see-through bodysuit, black thong, strappy heels and pearl accessories.She kept her brunette locks in a sleek ponytail and accessorized with large diamond studs.The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star was joined by rumored boyfriend Bad Bunny, Olivia Wilde, Emily Ratajkowski and Rita Ora.At the main event at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Jenner rocked a black sequin-covered Marc Jacobs suit — without trousers as part of the A-list pantsless trend — and long billowing sleeves.She let her booty hang out and also wore chunky knee-high heeled platform boots.The catwalk queen’s sisters Kylie Jenner and Kim Kardashian also attended the prestigious fashion ball, wearing wild looks that turned heads.The Kylie Skin mogul, 25, had cameras flashing her way with a red and periwinkle one-shoulder Haider Ackermann gown and matching cherry-colored pumps.As for Kardashian, 42, she also showed a lot of skin for her look, wearing a Schiaparelli ensemble that was just fully encrusted with pearls.The lawyer-in-training slipped on a long skirt made with many strands of pearls with a matching neckpiece that covered her breasts.She completed her look with a long beige fur shawl and a silver choker for the swanky bash.The three sisters didn’t walk up the lengthy, toothpaste-esque stairs together, however, they met at the top where they chatted with Vogue magazine’s correspondent La La Anthony.“To me, it’s like super emotional just because I obviously love my sisters, I love my family and Kendall really started her modeling career with Karl and was the bride in so many of his

Michelle and former President Barack Obama are sightseeing in Barcelona, Spain.

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Zendaya made a rare live appearance at Coachella this weekend, performing two songs with Labrinth during the British artist's set at the California festival. Labrinth, who writes the music for Euphoria, the hit show starring Zendaya, brought the actress and singer out to perform their songs "I'm Tired" and "All For Us." Scroll down to see footage from the weekend below.