Pen Point Review: Michelle Obama

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Tuesday, 9 April 2013

Justin Timberlake & Michelle Obama: Memphis Soul Musical Workshop in D.C.

Lending his talents to educate others, Justin Timberlake joined First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House on Tuesday (April 9) in Washington, DC.
The “Suit & Tie” crooner was on hand to take part in a program called Soulsville, USA: The History of Memphis Soul with fellow musicians, including Mavis Staples and Charlie Musselwhite.

Hosted by Mrs. Obama, the student workshop included middle and high school students from across the country to teach them about the art of soul music and the hard work that goes in to being a musician.
Later on Tuesday, Timberlake will join the other panelists for a special "In Performance at the White House: Memphis Soul" concert.

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Enjoy the pictures of Justin Timberlake and Michelle Obama at the Memphis Soul Musical Workshop in Washinton, D.C. (April 9).

Photo Credit: Getty Images

Thursday, 14 March 2013

Michelle Obama in Vogue April 2013: Family is Our Number 1 Priority

Showing off her darling bangs and famous smile, Michelle Obama rocks the cover of Vogue magazine’s April 2013 issue.
The 49-year-old First Lady shows off her toned arms in a Reed Krakoff dress for the Annie Leibovitz cover shoot while chatting with the magazine about her husband President Barack Obama and their two daughters, Malia, 14, and Sasha, 11.

"Our job is, first and foremost, to make sure our family is whole. You know, we have small kids; they're growing every day," Mrs. Obama explains. "But I think we were both pretty straightforward when we said, 'Our No. 1 priority is making sure that our family is whole.'"
The added stress of living in the White House takes its toll on the mind, and she said, "The stresses and the pressures of this job are so real that when you get a minute, you want to give that extra energy to your 14- and 11-year-old."
In regards to her hubby, Michelle said, “I think we are accountable to each other for being who we are." President Obama also chimed in to add, "We're a team."
Michelle continued to praise the 51-year-old President, and added, "Well, patience and calm I'm borrowing. Or trying to mirror. I've learned that from my husband, that sort of, you know, ability to not get too high or too low with changes and bumps in the road. To do more breathing in and just going with it. I'm learning that every day. And to the extent that I’ve made changes in my life, it's just sort of stepping back and seeing a change not as something to guard against but as a wonderful addition. . . that can make life fun and unexpected."
For more on Mrs. Obama's interview, check out Vogue!

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Photo Credit: Annie Leibovitz for Vogue

Sunday, 24 February 2013

Michelle Obama’s Surprise Oscar Appearance

She’s always up for a star-studded shindig, and last night (February 24) First Lady Michelle Obama showed up at the 85th Academy Awards via satellite.
The Commander-in-Chief’s wife received an introduction from Hollywood veteran Jack Nicholson before she handed out the award for Best Picture to “Argo” mastermind Ben Affleck.

Michelle declared, "Thank you Jack, and welcome to the White House everyone. I'm so honored to introduce the nominees for Best Picture. And to help celebrate the movies that lift our spirits, broaden our minds and transport us to places we have never imagined."
"These lessons apply to all of us no matter who we are or what we look like or where we come from or who we love, but they are especially important for our young people . . . I want to thank all of you here tonight for being part of that vitally important work,” she added.
And of course, the FLOTUS was decked out head-to-toe in a gorgeous Naeem Khan dress with chandelier earrings.
The First Lady’s communications director Kristina Schake explained that Mrs. Obama was delighted to receive an invitation to be part of the Oscar buzz. "The Academy Awards approached the First Lady about being a part of the ceremony. As a movie lover, she was honored to present the award and celebrate the artists who inspire us all—especially our young people--with their passion, skill and imagination."

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Enjoy the picture of Michelle Obama at the 2013 Academy Awards (February 24).