Michelle Obama News

First Lady Michelle Obama discusses the importance of kids staying active and eating healthy every day as part of her Let's Move! Initiative in the season finale of 'Kid President: Declaration of Awesome,'

Sasheer is an actress, writer, improviser and stand-up comedian. She joined the cast of SNL during its 39th season and made a splash with memorable impressions of Solange Knowles and Michelle Obama. Most recently, Sasheer created the critically acclaimed webseries Pursuit of Sexiness.

First Lady Michelle Obama delivered the keynote address at The GRAMMY Museum's Jane Ortner Education Award Luncheon today, July 16, 2014 at Club Nokia at L.A. LIVE. The event honored Southern California-based educator Sunshine Cavalluzzi and six-time GRAMMY nominee Janelle Monáe. Read some of the First Lady's remarks below!

WAT-AAH!, one of the fastest-growing bottled water brands, announces the continuation of its groundbreaking art campaign, WAT-AAH! Taking Back the Streets. The initiative launched February 20th in support of the Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) “Drink Up” initiative, which encourages everyone to drink more water more often.

The next set of 10 phenomenal acts from across the country will perform on this Sunday's final Live Auditions episode of ABC's new groundbreaking reality series “Rising Star,” SUNDAY, JULY 6

Big news for your Friday morning: Brooks Brothers, America's longest established apparel brand announced that Zac Posen has been named Creative Director for its signature Women's collection and accessories.

E! News is kicking off an exciting week of programming with an EXCLUSIVE interview with First Lady Michelle Obama. Airing this Monday, June 23rd at 7:00pm and 11:30pm ET/PT, E! News' co-anchor Terrence Jenkins Terrence interviewed the First Lady at The National Summer Learning Day Fair, co-hosted by the U.S Department of Education and National Summer Learning Association on National Summer Learning Day. The First Lady talks candidly with Terrence about his own success, how her kids watch E! and the importance of E! News' young viewership.

New York Live Arts announces the 2014 Theater Access Program - a comprehensive rental program that provides performance space and resources to a diverse group of self-producing artists of all disciplines. This year's artists include (in order of appearance) Ellen Robbins; ZviDance; Elisa Monte Dance, Bulglisi Dance Theatre and Jennifer Muller/The Works; and 10 Hairy Legs.

Music Theatre International (MTI) and iTheatrics recently joined First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House to support The President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities' (PCAH) successful Turnaround Arts initiative, a program designed to help turn around low-performing schools, narrow the achievement gap, and increase student engagement through the arts. The program was celebrated at the White House with a special showcase of various schools from around the country who have benefitted from the initiative.

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) is pleased to announce that Robin Roberts, anchor, ABC's Good Morning America, and a 2014 national Gracie Award recipient

As BroadwayWorld reported yesterday, America's Poet Laureate Maya Angelou has passed away at the age of 86. The poet died last night, May 27th in a Winston-Salem, North Carolina hospital while recovering from an 'unexpected ailment'. She died surrounded by her family. Below, BroadwayWorld remembers the legend.

Star of stage and screen Sarah Jessica Parker stopped by the East Room of the White House yesterday for a cameo performance at a talent show with elementary- and middle-school children.

First Lady Michelle Obama guest stars in 'Jessie,' the hit comedy series for kids and tweens, in a storyline that raises awareness about the service, sacrifice and needs of military families.

BET's "106 & PARK" today revealed Emmy and GRAMMY Award winning comedian Chris Rock as the host for this year's "BET Awards" 2014 airing live on Sunday, June 29th at 8pm ET on BET from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, CA.

Connie Britton stops by today's Ellen and talks about meeting the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama

This morning, the First Lady Michelle Obama cut the ribbon of the Anna Wintour Costume Center at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The crowd was filled with a fashion heavy crowd not only because of the unveiling of the Costume Center but also because of tonight's Costume Institute benefit.

New York Live Arts announces the 2014 Theater Access Program - a comprehensive rental program that provides performance space and resources to a diverse group of self-producing artists of all disciplines. This year's artists include (in order of appearance) Ellen Robbins; ZviDance; Elisa Monte Dance, Bulglisi Dance Theatre and Jennifer Muller/The Works; and 10 Hairy Legs.

On today's ELLEN, sisters Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen play a game that reveals a lot about their different personalities. Plus, they tell Ellen about their new fragrances!

BET Networks, the #1 network for the African-American audience and a top 20 cable network among all adults 18-49, announced its upcoming programming schedule for BET and Centric at its annual Upfront presentation.

First lady Michelle Obama will guest star as herself on the special hour-long season finale of 'Parks & Recreation' on NBC tonight, Thursday, April 24 (8-9 p.m. ET).