Michelle Obama News

ABC has cancelled its emmy-reality series EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION. The heart-tugging original feel-good series concludes its 9th and final season on ABC with two episodes in January 2012.

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama participated in an ABC interview with Barbara Walters in the Green Room of the White House on December 15, 2011. The interview will air in its entirety as a '20/20 Exclusive from the White House' on Friday, December 23 (10-11pm, ET) on the ABC Television Network.

The heart-tugging original feel-good series 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' concludes its 9th and final season on ABC with two episodes in January 2012, including its biggest-ever build -- the 200th episode, in which the team builds 7 homes in 7 days for tornado victims in Joplin, Missouri. The final two regularly scheduled episodes, 'Gibbs Family' and 'Joplin, Missouri,' will air January 6 and January 13, respectively (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network. 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' will continue on ABC with specials after this season.

In its fifth consecutive year, BET Networks presents BET HONORS, a memorable night celebrating the outstanding achievements of seven extraordinary legends in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. Hosted by talented actress Gabrielle Union at the historic Warner Theater in Washington, D.C., BET HONORS celebrates the lifetime contributions and exceptional service of certain individuals to African-American culture in music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education. The star-studded, unforgettable special will premiere during 1st quarter 2012 on BET.

Barnes and Noble has announced their upcoming events and appearances for the Upper West Side location.

Garth Brooks has performed to sold-out crowds and rave reviews inside the intimate Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas since December 2009. Tickets for the highly anticipated concerts will be available for purchase through June 2012 and will go on sale Saturday, December 10 at 10 a.m. PT. Tickets are $225 plus tax and service charge and are available exclusively at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-877-65-GARTH. For more information visit www.wynnlasvegas.com.

On the December 2nd episode of ABC's EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION entitled, 'Walker Family,' the makeover crew traveled to Springfield, Massachusetts to surprise the Walker family with the door knock that can change lives - a surprise visit from The Kardashian Sisters.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's five-week New York season will begin on November 30th with a star-studded gala benefit at New York City Center that marks an exciting new era led by Artistic Director Robert Battle. Honorary Chairs for the special evening are First Lady Michelle Obama and the legendary model Iman.

Living up to its name as an 'American Cultural Ambassador to the World,' Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was warmly and wildly greeted by audiences in packed houses and with standing ovations this summer on a ten-week international tour that marked the historic passing of the Artistic Director mantle to Robert Battle.

On the December 2nd episode of ABC's EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION entitled, 'Walker Family,' the makeover crew traveled to Springfield, Massachusetts to surprise the Walker family with the door knock that can change lives - a surprise visit from The Kardashian Sisters! The moving two-part episode of 'EM: HE' airs FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 (8:00-9:00 & 9:00-10:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

According to the Hollywood Reporter, talk show host Jimmy Fallon offered an apology to Minnesota Congresswoman Michele Bachmann who appeared as a guest on his show LATE NIGHT on Monday evening. When Bachmann came out from backstage, the Late Night house band chose to play the 'Lyin' Ass B--ch' as her introductory song.

Miracle!, a new Hanukkah opera written entirely for children and families to be performed by children, will be workshopped at JCC Manhattan at 334 Amsterdam Avenue at 76th Street on Sunday, December 18, at 3 p.m.

Disney Channel will debut a series of interstitial messages featuring First Lady Michelle Obama and popular young Disney stars China Anne McClain ('A.N.T. Farm'), Adam Irigoyen ('Shake It Up'), Doug Brochu ('So Random!') and Chris Brochu ('Lemonade Mouth') talking about their personal experiences with family members serving in the Armed Forces.

'The Diesel,' 'Shaq Fu,' 'The Big Microphone,' Shaquille O'Neal announced today via his Twitter account that he will host the second annual Hall of Game Awards, airing on Cartoon Network in early 2012.

Student representatives from two New York City youth organizations--the Young People's Chorus of New York City under Artistic Director/Founder Francisco J. Núñez, and the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History--will be presented with a 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award by First Lady Michelle Obama at a White House ceremony today.

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With four Tony Awards and two Grammy Awards, the Juilliard-trained Audra McDonald returns to performing live full-time this month following four seasons playing Dr. Naomi Bennett on ABC's hit television series Private Practice. Currently starring alongside Norm Lewis in A.R.T.'s PORGY AND BESS, the Broadway-bound singer will make a stop at Carnegie Hall as a part of her 20-city concert tour across North America. McDonald will present her trademark mix of show tunes, classic songs from movies, and pieces written expressly for her by leading contemporary composers.

Living up to its name as an 'American Cultural Ambassador to the World,' Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater was warmly and wildly greeted by audiences in packed houses and with standing ovations this summer on a ten-week international tour that marked the historic passing of the Artistic Director mantle to Robert Battle.

On the upcoming episode of ABC's EXTREME MAKEOVER: HOME EDITION, the designers help to create a new student lounge at a local school in order to help the Keefer family and some well deserving students.