Former First Lady Michelle Obama launches scholarship to award aspiring writers

Somewhere out there, Heywood Jablome and Pat McGroyne are laughing. Definitely not laughing: CNBC, Bloomberg, ABC7-News in the Bay Area, and other media outlets duped by two Merry Pranksters outside the Twitter offices today.

The American Ballet Theatre, alongside New York stars and avid ballet fans, returned to Lincoln Center on Thursday for a glitzy night out to celebrate the highly-anticipated comeback.MORE: Kind Watch: Jennifer Aniston's secret act of kindnessCrowds showed up to the David H. Koch Theater in their best sparkle and suits for the ABT Fall Gala, where champagne was had and spectacular ballet was danced.

Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, Mackenzie Scott, recently made a huge donation to Girl Scouts of the USA. The organization announced the news Tuesday in a press release, sharing that she has donated $84.5 million.According to the press release the donation will go to GSUSA and 29 local councils selected by Scott. “This is a great accelerator for our ongoing efforts to help girls cultivate the skills and connections needed to lead in their own communities and globally,” said Girl Scouts of the USA CEO Sofia Chang.A post shared by MacKenzie Scott (@mackenziescott2020)“The support from all our donors, including this generous donation from Ms.

Malia and Sasha Obama chose a casual fit for their girl’s night in West Hollywood. The pair were spotted hanging out with friends and having a good time with great company.

Barack Obama has made a rare confession about raising his two daughters, admitting that he knows that if they were white boys their experiences would be very different.STORY: Malia Obama looks so much like her famous mother, Michelle, in remarkable throwback photoSpeaking on the Pod Save America podcast, Barack shared that he wants them to feel that as they "move through the world that they are not having to put up with nonsense".WATCH: Barack Obama compares Queen to grandmother in sweet tribute"As someone who has two black daughters, I want them to feel that as they move through the world that they are not having to put up with nonsense, [like] if I had a white son - which biologically might be difficult - but that they be treated fairly [like he would be]," he told hosts Dan Pfieffer, Jon Lovett, Tommy Vietor and Jon Favreau.He made the comments as part of a conversation about the upcoming midterm elections and the struggles the Democratic Party is facing.MORE: Michelle and Barack Obama's vast living room inside $8.1million home is gorgeousMORE: Malia Obama's style evolution - see how she's changed"I also think when we are talking about durable majorities we have to be able to speak to everyone about their common interests, and what works for everyone is the idea of basic equal treatment and fairness," he continued."That's an argument compatible with progress on social issues and economic issues.

HELLO! shines a light on the kindest acts from celebrities each week. At HELLO! we are passionate about the power of kindness and the impact it can have on the world around us. Small acts of kindness can go a long way.We are recognising the stars from all walks of showbiz who have gone to great lengths to help others... Michelle is continuing her kind mission to empower girls by giving them access to education with her latest Get Her There campaign.

Malia Obama is staying active. The 24 year old was photographed in Los Angeles wearing a sporty and comfy looking outfit as she put her steps in with a friend. Malia Obama pairs a preppy dress with some stylish Marc Jacobs bootsMalia Obama is a jean queen! See her best outfits rocking denimObama was wearing black running shorts, a white tank top, a sweater that she wrapped around her waist, a hat and some sunglasses that she kept at the top of her head.

Michelle Obama has often been candid about how different American milestones have affected her, and back in 2021, she opened up about her thoughts on a particularly poignant one.MORE: How Michelle and Barack Obama dealt with daughter's very difficult health diagnosisShe shared photographs of the support work she and her husband Barack had done with those affected by the tragedy of September 11, 2001 on the 20th anniversary of the attacks.VIDEO: Michelle Obama opens up on life without Malia and SashaAlongside the pictures, she attached an emotional message, detailing her feelings on the day of the attacks and how they also impacted her daughters, Malia and Sasha."I spent the morning of September 11, 2001, with my girls in Chicago," she penned. "It was Malia's first day of nursery school—I remember taking her photo, dropping her off for the very first time, and feeling those pangs of separation from my baby. MORE: Are Malia and Sasha Obama on social media? All we know"I'd just buckled newborn Sasha into her car seat and was driving back home when I heard the news on the radio—and the uncertainty and anxiety set in almost immediately.

sale!RELATED: 20 best Amazon Prime Day beauty deals Right now, Amazon has one of Princess Kate and Michelle Obama's go-to anti wrinkle creams, Biotulin Supreme Skin Gel, for less in the big October Prime Day sale. The Princess of Wales is said to be such a fan that she was the one who recommended the ‘organic Botox’ formula to the former First Lady. SEE: Michelle Obama looks happy and radiant in stunning beach photoREAD: Kate Middleton's skincare secrets: Her trusted beauty products and tricksIt has been widely reported that Michelle’s makeup artist Carl Ray revealed the shared luxury beauty secret, saying the former First Lady has been a fan “on the recommendation of Kate Middleton" and describing the effect of the anti-wrinkle cream as “unbelievable.

Malia Obama loves denim. The daughter of former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama loves rocking jean shorts, pants, shirts, and more. See her best look rocking denim below.

First lady Jill Biden is scheduled to travel to Fort Benning this week to visit with members of the military and their families, according to the White House. During her visit on Thursday and Friday to the army post near Columbus, Georgia, and Phenix City, Alabama, she's also set to stop by the U.S.

Barack Obama has endured his fair share of emotional times, but nothing could prepare him for how he would feel when his daughter Sasha was delivered a heartwrenching health diagnosis as a baby. MORE: Sasha Obama wows in crop top - and reveals her surprising tattooThe politician and his wife, Michelle, are proud parents to Malia, 24, and Sasha, 21, who are now grown up, happy and healthy.However, when Sasha was only three months old, Barack and Michelle's world began to unravel as she was diagnosed with meningitis. WATCH: Michelle Obama opens up about life without Malia and Sasha at home While on the campaign trail in 2012, Barack opened up about it and said: "People ask me what was the hardest time in my life — they ask, well what about during the debt ceiling debate and this and that and the other thing."Sasha got meningitis when she was three months old. I still remember going to the hospital together and they had to give her a spinal tap."MORE: Barack Obama reveals fears for daughters' Malia and Sasha's safetyREAD: Barack Obama mourns sad family death with heartbreaking tributeThe father-of-two added: "The doctors did a terrific job, but, frankly, it was the nurses that were there with us when she had to get a spinal tap, and all sorts of things that were just bringing me to tears." Sasha got meningitis when she was three months old The agonizing time will be forever etched on Michelle's mind too as she explained during an interview with Rev.

Malia and Sasha Obama were raised in The White House making it almost impossible to avoid the spotlight. As the daughters of the former President of the United States, Barack Obama, all eyes were on the family but has that made the young women more or less inclined to put themselves out there on social media?MORE: Sasha Obama stuns in colorful crop top and reveals her surprising tattooNeither Malia nor Sasha are believed to have an Instagram account, although there are many fan feeds paying tribute to the pair or pretending to be them.  WATCH: Sasha Obama shows off her incredible dance movesSasha does have a Twitter account though, but she's only posted 17 updates since she launched it back in 2017 and her last post was three years ago.Her followers were excited when the 21-year-old revealed she was opening an Instagram in 2018, only it never happened.MORE: Malia Obama looks so much like her mom Michelle in remarkable throwback photoMORE: Malia and Sasha Obama twin in green during rare LA outing togetherThat being said, while they may not have anything for the world to see, their mom suggested they do have alias accounts when she told Oprah Winfrey that she chooses not to follow either of them.

Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider carved out a fandom within a fandom thanks to their podcast, : the «Alenes,» a group of individuals interested in one thing and one thing only… the  extended universe.«Danielle and I, first we thought we'd be shouting into the void on this podcast,» Wilson reflects, joining her co-host on the ET stage. «But there are so many like-minded garbage individuals out there who want to get down in the muck and the mire with us, which is such a beautiful community.»«Now we've got Michelle Obama, Meryl Streep is watching, Rihanna, Jennifer Lawrence,» she rattles off, name-checking famous fans of the franchise.

Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the moderators tapped to appear with former first lady Michelle Obama on her upcoming tour for her book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. 

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Michelle Obama is hitting the road this fall to publicize her upcoming book “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” and a star-studded lineup of moderators is scheduled to appear alongside the Former First Lady for tour dates across the country.

Michelle Obama is incredibly down-to-earth and has a legion of loyal fans who were more than delighted to see another side to her this week.MORE: Sasha Obama wows in crop top - and reveals her surprising tattooThe former FLOTUS and her husband Barack Obama celebrated their milestone 30th wedding anniversary on Monday, and did it in serious style!Barack took to Instagram to share some stunning photos of the pair relaxing on the beach.VIDEO: Michelle Obama opens up about daughters Malia and SashaMichelle looked radiant dressed in a white T-shirt and off-white trousers, while Barack looked smart in a black shirt and grey chinos.MORE: Malia and Sasha Obama spotted out on special night with dad BarackMORE: Malia and Sasha Obama twin in green during rare LA outing togetherThe pair even wrote their names in the sand in a love heart as they marked their special day together. Alongside the photos, Barack wrote: "Miche, after 30 years, I'm not sure why you look exactly the same and I don't.