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Barack and Michelle Obama’s Kalorama Living Room Reveals the Design Secret to Elevating Simple Neutrals with Rich Accent Colors

The former First Lady’s sophisticated seating area offers inspiration for mastering the quiet luxury look using timeless earthy hues

Homes & Gardens

Obama Center opens on high note of hope

The Obamas urged Americans to embrace citizenship, community engagement, public service at Chicago campus opening

Salon

Barack and Michelle Obama make surprise appearance at opening of presidential center

Awestruck guests had the opportunity to shake hands with the Obamas

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Barack and Michelle Obama Fill Their New Chicago Center With A-List Stars While Pointedly Excluding a Familiar Political Rival

The former president called the center a “vibrant, living celebration of community.”

The Mary Sue

United Against Trump? Former Presidents Dance at Obama Center Opening After DJT Brands Project 'Total Disaster'

Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, emphasising the importance of democratic values. The event featured performances by musical icons and tributes from Michelle Obama.

International Business Times UK

Star-studded opening for Obama library in Chicago delivers implied rebuke to Trump

Musical stars and retired politicians from less polarised era seeming antidote to cage fights on White House lawn

The Guardian - US

Michelle Obama Takes Surprise Swipe at Trump During Obama Presidential Center Grand Opening

Michelle Obama subtly criticised Donald Trump during the Obama Presidential Center opening, referencing Barack Obama's Nobel Peace Prize and reigniting their long-standing feud.

International Business Times UK

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Obama opens Chicago presidential center, urges Americans to defend democracy

Former US president Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago on Thursday, calling for the defense of democracy in a star-studded event attended by three former presidents. “I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of how precious our democracy truly is,” Obama said, as Stevie Wonder closed…

France 24

Conservatives and Progressives Condemn UFC Fighter After Michelle Obama Smear, as Her Presidential Center Opens This Week

UFC fighter Josh Hokit turned the biggest win of his career into a national backlash after using a post-fight interview at the White House to repeat a false and offensive conspiracy theory about former First Lady Michelle Obama. The reaction was swift and unusually broad.

Latin Times

‘This will be timeless’: what art can we expect from Chicago’s $850m Obama Presidential Center?

Original works by 30 artists have been commissioned by the Obamas alongside vital pieces of memorabilia for visitors to appreciate

The Guardian - US

Trump facing pressure to condemn UFC fighter for disparaging Michelle Obama

Josh Hokit’s comment, made after the match at the White House, was condemned widely, but not by the president

The Guardian - US

Michelle Obama Resurfaced Speech Silences Josh Hokit After Vile UFC Fight Comment Claiming Former First Lady Is a 'Man'

UFC fighter Josh Hokit's controversial remark at the White House reignites interest in Michelle Obama's 2014 speech, highlighting dignity and womanhood. The internet responds with a powerful counter-narrative.

International Business Times UK

Obamas announce next move for their production company after end of Netflix deal

Couple ended their eight-year first-look deal with Netflix in April

The Independent UK

Inside Obama’s ‘first of its kind’ presidential museum with life-sized Oval Office replica and personal touches

This roughly $850 million project explores both the political and personal realms of the nation’s first Black president

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Will Michelle Obama, Barack Obama Split? Couple Faces Rumoured $70m Divorce Over Endless Political Career

Barack and Michelle Obama face speculation about a $70 million divorce due to tensions over Barack's political involvement, despite no formal confirmation or legal filings supporting the claims.

The Mary Sue

MAGA pastor shrugs off Trump’s SA bragging, says ‘it doesn’t matter’ because God forgives and so do voters

MAGA pastor Mark Burns just made it clear he doesn’t think Donald Trump’s history of grabbing women against their will is a big deal – because God forgives, and so do voters. In a May 12, 2026, interview, Burns, who’s reportedly a spiritual adviser to Trump, told The New Yorker’s…

Latin Times

Obama Breaks His Silence on Trump's Publication of the Racist Video Depicting Him and Michelle Obama As Apes

Former President Barack Obama publicly rebuked current President Donald Trump after a racist AI-generated video depicting him and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes circulated on Trump's social media platform, Truth Social.

The Independent UK

Barack Obama says he doesn’t want to become a ‘commentator’ like Jon Stewart

The former president added: ‘By the way, I’m glad Jon’s doing it’

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The Independent UK

Barack Obama reveals fate of his and Michelle’s production company after Netflix deal ends

Former president said he and Michelle are ‘very grateful for the launch that happened’

International Business Times UK

Is Jill Biden Planning A 'Revenge' Tell-All? Ex-FLOTUS Allegedly Slams Obamas For 'Betraying' Husband Joe

Jill Biden's upcoming memoir, 'View From the East Wing,' promises to reveal explosive details about her grievances with the Obamas and stepson Hunter Biden.

The Guardian - AU

Hannah Gadsby: ‘The Obamas watched Nanette as a family. I apologise for ruining their evening’

The Australian comedian on why they became a sock puppet, a message in a potato, and meeting Anna Kendrick

The Independent UK

Obamas to produce Broadway revival of Pulitzer-winning drama

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The Independent UK

Barack and Michelle Obama announce joint career move as Broadway producers

Don Cheadle and Ayo Edebiri will star as father and daughter in the Broadway revival of ‘Proof’

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama raises eyebrows again by skipping Jesse Jackson’s memorial service

Former presidents Bill Clinton, Joe Biden, and Barack Obama all attended the Chicago ceremony

International Business Times UK

Report Claims Pro-Trump Account Who Called Racist Obama Video a 'Masterpiece' May Be Operated by White House Staffer

A White House rapid response manager is identified as the operator of a pro-Trump X account, raising concerns about political influence and the Hatch Act.

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