Michelle Obama
Plus, six other nuggets of relationship wisdom from former First Ladies of the United States.
Last year, it was her husband that received all the attention. This year, it's Michelle Obama and her own words of hope that are inspiring change women the world over can believe in. Related: Love Lessons From The White House
Recently interviewed in Glamour magazine as part of their "Women of the Year" campaign, Michelle Obama gave some of the best dating advice that this CelebLover has ever heard:
Cute's good. But cute only lasts for so long, and then it's, Who are you as a person? That's the advice I would give to women: Don't look at … Read More
The Obama marriage operates on four healthy relationship policies.
The New York Times Magazine recently sat down with the Obamas to discuss the State of the Union—the union between Michelle and Barack that is. In this extensive interview with the president and the first lady, writer Jodi Kantor tries to capture the strengths and weakness of the "first marriage." And regardless of which side of the political spectrum you fall on, we believe the Obamas have got a couple of timeless, bi-partisan policies when it comes to keeping a relationship healthy. 4 Obama-Inspired Date Ideas
1. Personalize Your Nicknames. Barack likes to call Michelle, "Flotus," short … Read More
Barack Obama was a ladies' man on campaign trail, says new Christopher Andersen book.
We all know that President Barack Obama in a man in demand. But evidently his road to the presidency involved a marketing tactic we all know: sex sells.
According to the blog Taragana, a new book by Christopher Andersen—Barack and Michelle: Portrait of an American Marriage—suggests that Barack dealt regularly with women who pursued him right under Michelle's nose. Among their reported pursuits? Pushing their bodies up against Barack's, slipping their phone numbers into his pocket and whispering raunchy suggestions into his ear.
How did Mr. Obama respond? Actually not too keenly. The New York Post quotes Andersen's … Read More
And he's getting better at bowling, he swears.
President Barack Obama celebrated his 48th birthday today by bringing cupcakes and singing to veteran White House reporter Helen Thomas in front of the assembled press corps. Helen, the first woman to be a member of the presidential press corps, turned 89. Press secretary Robert Gibbs reported that the president also marked his birthday a few days ago, celebrating with his family and friends from Chicago and Hawaii over the weekend at Camp David.
"He had a lot of fun over the weekend despite some people not believing he bowled a 144," Gibbs said. The president … Read More
Who needs fireworks with celeb rendezvous this hot?
There are 180 days left in 2009, and as such the Fourth of July is the perfect day to celebrate the most shocking Celebrity Love reports of the year to date (or in some cases, not to date). Click on the links to get the full story on these firecracker romantic twists, many of which have occurred in the last couple weeks. They're not duds, no, no. In fact, they set the celeb world ablaze.
Michelle Obama Baby Buzz Everyone's favorite First Lady Obama wowed us with her Inauguration Day style in January...and then almost gave us a … Read More
Legendary Cosmo editors Bonnie Fuller and Helen Gurley Brown with advice on sex, love and career.
You may not realize this—but you and Carrie Bradshaw owe Helen Gurley Brown big time! If it wasn't for Helen, the fearless founder and longtime editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine, and author of the earth-shattering bestseller, Sex and the Single Girl, you might well be TRAPPED!
TRAPPED in a world filled with now absurd-seeming ideas. Ideas like: you're a slut if you've had pre-marital sex, or if you've had sex with more than one partner, or if you're not married... by the age of 21.
So thank God for Helen, her once-revolutionary ideas and her bold determination to relentlessly articulate … Read More
Barack and Michelle's recent outings make date nights relevant again.
Another week, another date night for the First Couple. Last week President Barack Obama took his wife Michelle out on the town. And by out, he flew the two of them (and a few security) to New York City. "On the town" included a limo ride to dinner and a stop on Broadway where they saw the play Joe Turner's Come and Gone.
This week the entire First Family was in Paris to commemorate, with the leaders of France, Britain and Canada, the 65th anniversary of D-Day. The Obama family had a private tour of Notre Dame Cathedral, where … Read More
Barack Obama isn't the only one doing it.
Barack Obama has something in common with 5% of Americans over the age of 18. He lives with his mother in-law. Why Do Men Get Married?
And while the leader of the free world is not one to badmouth said mother in-law (who assisted with childcare duties during the presidentail campaign and who was brought along to Washington D.C. to do the same), he is obviously absent from an article in yesterday's New York Times about Marian Robinson's life in the White House.
The piece, which opens with a quote from the first mother in-law's son, Craig Robinson, … Read More
"Wife wear" gets a makeover as powerful women ditch the power suit.
Not since the phrase "business casual" has there been such a commotion over what a woman wears to the boardroom. Just as we were getting used to the idea of a pantsuit, our male counterparts were kicking back in khaki pants and button-downs
Now the tables are turning again as flattering, affordable style replaces buttoned-up "wife wear."
"Powerful women no longer need to prove their strength by dressing shoulder to padded shoulder with men," exclaimed the New York Times recently when commenting on the types of outfits usually worn by first wives.
"Political wives in particular have had their … Read More
Threesomes are boring after everything these ladies have been through.
For those of you desperate for more Sex and the City, May 28, 2010 can't come soon enough. That's when the beloved SATC II will hit theatres and loyal fans everywhere will be reunited with their favorite foursome. Until then, we are left to stalk the streets of New York City once again, anticipating the cast and crew's next move while Manhattan turns into a Manolo playground.
What could possibly be in store for Carrie & Co. this time around? We pretty much covered it all over six seasons of sex, dating and baby … Read More