First Lady Michelle Obama can be seen on the March 2009 cover edition of VOGUE magazine in a magenta Jason Wu silk sheath dress. Vogue's editor at large Andre Leon Talley interviewed Michelle while Annie Leibovitz snapped the portraits of Mrs. Obama at the Hay-Adams Hotel and as well as The White House. FUN FACT: Michelle became the second first lady ever to be featured on the cover of the fashion bible, after Hillary!

On her Election Night Narciso Rodriguez dress: Some critics made noise about the plain black cardigan the First Lady-to-be wore on November 4 in Grant Park over her Narciso Rodriguez dress. She is unrepentant: "I'm not going to pretend that I don't care about it," Mrs. Obama says of the criticism. "But I also have to be very practical. In the end, someone will always not like what you wear—people just have different tastes. Some will think that a sweater was horrible, [but] I was cold; I needed that sweater!"

On being mom-in-chief to daughters Malia and Sasha: "I'm going to try to take them to school every morning, as much as I can," she said. "But there's also a measure of independence. And obviously there will be times I won't be able to drop them off at all. I like to be a presence in my kids' school. I want to know the teachers; I want to know the other parents."

The March 2009 edition of Vogue featuring First Lady Michelle Obama hits newsstand this month. What do you think of the photos?

Labels: Newsstand Snapshots, Political Hoopla

The White House release these behind the scenes photos of the President and First Lady on Inauguration night. Barack offered his wife Michelle his jacket in between the 10 Inauguration Balls they attended that night. (collective aww!)



Keke Palmer, star of new Nick series Tru Jackson, updated her myspace blog with these photos of her front row with Malia, Sasha and Michelle at the Kids Inaugural Concert.

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The Neighborhood Inauguration Ball and the MTV special "Be The Change" brought out performances by Maroon 5, Kanye West, Mary J Blige, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, and many more. According to various reports including this one, all celeb performers were stun.



Kanye West and his new longer hairstyle/Afro/Mullet?? performed a medley of his hits including "Love Lockdown."


Adam Levine held it down vocally for his group Maroon 5. (Wasn't Songs About Jane their best album?)



Alicia Keys jumped off her piano to perform "No One" with soul. She told MTV she was glad to be apart of history.

Labels: Alicia Keys, Beyonce Knowles, Jamie Foxx, Kanye West, Mariah Carey, Maroon 5, MJB, Nick Cannon, Political Hoopla, Stevie Wonder, TV Hoopla

Rihanna (in Jasmine Di Milo and Giuseppe Zanotti heels) attended RIAA’s Inauguration Charity Ball that took place yesterday in Washington DC. Rihanna was banned from a future concert gig in Malysian due to her revealing tour outfits according to SingersRoom.



Also at the event were couple T.I. and Tiny as well as Shakira. On Tiny's feet are gold metallic plaform Christian Louboutin sandals.



Kerry Washington (a fellow Jason Wu supporter), Alfre Woodward, Anne Hathaway, and Lynn Whitfield attended the Creative Coalition's Inaugural Ball.



Michelle Obama wore a floral print Tracy Feith on her first day as the new First Day, reports MRSO.ORG. President Barack Obama, Dr. Jill Biden, and Vice President Joe Biden attended the National Prayer Service. Soon after Michelle and Barack greeted the public in the blue Room of the White House. Do you like Michelle's throwback '50s inspired dress or not?



Dr. Jill Biden (in a strapless red Reem Acra dress) and Vice President Joe Biden had their first dance at the Neighborhood Ball.



Ashanti rocked another lace dress at the BET Inaugural Ball. No signs of boyfriend Nelly or her momanger Tina Douglas.


Also at BET Inaugural Ball 2009 were Debra Lee (of course), Mary J Blige, Wyclef Jean, and Colin Powell.



Jazmine Sullivan performed her new single, "Lions, Tears and Bears" - a personal favorite off her debut album Fearless. She nailed it as usually.


Kanye West, Rosario Dawson, Demi Moore, Ashton Kutcher, and Usher took quick photo snapshots at the MTV Special "Be The Change: Live From The Inaugural Ball."

Labels: Ashton Kutcher, Demi Moore, Jazmine Sullivan, Kanye West, Kerry Washington, Lynn Whitfield, Political Hoopla, Rihanna, T.I, TV Hoopla, Usher

Beyonce (who was so emotional) performed the Etta James classic "At Last" for the first dance for President (Barack Obama) and First Lady (Michelle Obama) at the Neighborhood Ball. Michelle selected a one-shoulder ivory Jason Wu gown which Barack did not waste any moment to toss out a positive compliment to his wife. "How good-looking is my wife?" (Did you know that "At Last" became popular the same year that Barack was born in 1961?)



President Barack and Michelle danced and looked at one another as though they were only two people in that room. Now isn't that real love? Thoughts?

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Fashion Hoopla, Political Hoopla, TV Hoopla

Jennifer Lopez (in Marchesa), Rosario Dawson, and Shakira attended the 2009 Lation Inauguration Ball in Washington, D.C. J.Lo (in this embordiered couture dress) and her husband Marc Anthony later attended Artists And Athletes Alliance event at Inaugural Honors.


Ashanti, her sister Shia, and mother Tina Douglas attended the Summit Action Network Inaugural Ball in interesting dress choices. Also at the event were Bow Wow, Trey oh so sexy Songz, Dawn Richard and her man Que.


Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren attended the Huffington Post Pre-Inaugural Ball. Thoughts on her new hairstyle?


Also at the Huffington Post event were Tracee Ellis Ross, Kerry Washington, and Shakira.

Labels: Ashanti, Bow Wow, Danity Kane, Day 26, J.Lo, Jessica Alba, Kerry Washington, Political Hoopla, Rosario Dawson, Shakira, Tracee Ellis Ross, Trey Songz

The Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin belted out a soulful rendition of "My Country ‘Tis of Thee" in front of a estimated 2 million people earlier today in Washington, D.C. for the 56th Inauguration. Aretha took it back with that hat, didn't she? Other celebrity guests and U.S. President Barack Obama supporters included Diddy, Jay-Z, Oprah, Beyonce, Solange, and Muhammad Ali. Mrs. Carters sported retro Ray Bans while Solange kept it funky in fingerless gloves. Diddy was obviously in YouTube vblog mode.

Labels: Beyonce Knowles, Diddy, Jay-Z, Oprah, Political Hoopla, Solange

Barack Obama (former Senator from Illinois) was sworn in by Chief Justice John Roberts as the 44th U.S President on Capitol in Washington, D.C. alongside his family (wife Michelle and daughters Malia and Sasha). Barack became the fifth youngest President and the nation's first African-American president. Congrats to The Obama family!



On the fashion tip via AP, Michelle wore a custom Isabel Toledo yellow sheath and matching coat with teal Jimmy Choo heels and matching J. Crew leather gloves. (The First Lady previously worn a black ensemble from Isabel Toledo last year.)



Malia and Sasha's coats (see above) are from Crewcuts by J. Crew. Just in case you missed the historic moment, check it out as Barack said he's humble.

Labels: Fashion Hoopla, Political Hoopla, TV Hoopla