Remember the lemongrass yellow vibrant dress that former First lady Michelle Obama wore to husband Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony? The fashion designer behind that dress, Isabel Toledo is no more.&nbsp;

The 59-year-old designer died on Monday as she was ongoing treatment for breast cancer.&nbsp;

The designer gained fame on an international scale after she outfitted Michelle Obama, most important woman at the time. She presented her first collection however in 1985 and started work as a seamstress at a pretty early age.&nbsp;

She met her Cuban-born husband, the fashion illustrator and painter Ruben Toledo, in high school.

As for her professional work, she stood out as an independent designer for most part apart from a short stint as creative director for Anne Klein.

When news of her death spread, the fashion world mourned her loss.&nbsp;

Remember the lemongrass yellow vibrant dress that former First lady Michelle Obama wore to husband Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony? The fashion designer behind that dress, Isabel Toledo is no more.

Remember the lemongrass yellow vibrant dress that former First lady Michelle Obama wore to husband Barack Obama’s inauguration ceremony? The fashion designer behind that dress, Isabel Toledo is no more. The 59-year-old designer died on Monday as she was ongoing treatment for breast cancer. The designer gained fame on an international scale after she outfitted Michelle Obama, most important woman at the time. She presented her first collection however in 1985 and started work as a seamstress at a pretty early age. She met her Cuban-born husband, the fashion illustrator and painter Ruben Toledo, in high school. As for her professional work, she stood out as an independent designer for most part apart from a short stint as creative director for Anne Klein. When news of her death spread, the fashion world mourned her loss.

Isabel Toledo, designer who crafted Michelle Obama's inauguration ceremony dress, no more

It`s safe to say that actor Viola Davis` next TV role will come with a lot of pressure. The star is all set to play the role of former First Lady of US, Michelle Obama in the anthology series titled `First Ladies`.&nbsp;According to reports, the upcoming series is in the works at Showtime. 
 
The network has given the one-hour drama a three-script commitment, with novelist Aaron Cooley, who is on board to write. 
Cooley will also serve as the executive producer for the drama.&nbsp; 
 
The series will follow the personal as well as the political lives of First Ladies throughout history, with season one revolving around Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle. 
 
`First Ladies` will also focus on the East Wing of the White House, as opposed to the West, where many of the most impactful decisions have been hidden from view, made by dynamic First Ladies. 
 
Davis and her partner Julius Tennon will serve as non-writing executive producers for the upcoming project, along with Cathy Schulman, Jeff Gaspin, and Brad Kaplan. 
 
Michelle has been portrayed in film before, but never on television. She was played by actor Tika Sumpter in the 2016 movie `Southside With You`. 
 
Meanwhile, Michelle and former US President Barack Obama are getting into <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/obamas-make-their-hollywood-movie-debut-with-american-factory-244705">content production themselves </a>via their recently launched Higher Ground Productions. 
 
The company`s originals slate is staying away from anything directly involving politics, with `Bloom`, an upstairs/downstairs drama series set in the world of fashion in post-WWII New York City, and a feature film adaptation of author David W. Blight`s `Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom`. Apart from this, Davis` can be currently seen in `How to Get Away with Murder`. 
 
The actor`s TV schedule is set to clear up in early 2020 as her five-year six-season stint on `How to Get Away with Murder` comes to an end.&nbsp;

It`s safe to say that actor Viola Davis` next TV role will come with a lot of pressure. The star is all set to play the role of former First Lady of US, Michelle Obama in the anthology series titled `First Ladies`.

It`s safe to say that actor Viola Davis` next TV role will come with a lot of pressure. The star is all set to play the role of former First Lady of US, Michelle Obama in the anthology series titled `First Ladies`. According to reports, the upcoming series is in the works at Showtime. The network has given the one-hour drama a three-script commitment, with novelist Aaron Cooley, who is on board to write. Cooley will also serve as the executive producer for the drama. The series will follow the personal as well as the political lives of First Ladies throughout history, with season one revolving around Eleanor Roosevelt, Betty Ford and Michelle. `First Ladies` will also focus on the East Wing of the White House, as opposed to the West, where many of the most impactful decisions have been hidden from view, made by dynamic First Ladies. Davis and her partner Julius Tennon will serve as non-writing executive producers for the upcoming project, along with Cathy Schulman, Jeff Gaspin, and Brad Kaplan. Michelle has been portrayed in film before, but never on television. She was played by actor Tika Sumpter in the 2016 movie `Southside With You`. Meanwhile, Michelle and former US President Barack Obama are getting into content production themselves via their recently launched Higher Ground Productions. The company`s originals slate is staying away from anything directly involving politics, with `Bloom`, an upstairs/downstairs drama series set in the world of fashion in post-WWII New York City, and a feature film adaptation of author David W. Blight`s `Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom`. Apart from this, Davis` can be currently seen in `How to Get Away with Murder`. The actor`s TV schedule is set to clear up in early 2020 as her five-year six-season stint on `How to Get Away with Murder` comes to an end.

Viola Davis to play Michelle Obama in new TV series 'First Ladies'

The former first lady Michelle Obama hits out at US President Donald Trump over his comments on four Congresswomen. Michelle Obama tweets, "What truly makes our country great is its diversity. I’ve seen that beauty in so many ways over the years. Whether we are born here or seek refuge here, there’s a place for us all. We must remember it’s not my America or your America. It’s our America."

Former first lady Michelle Obama hits out at US President

Teenage sensation <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wimbledon-simona-halep-ends-cori-gauffs-fairytale-run-234093">Coco Gauff</a> says she hopes that one thing her adoring fans at Wimbledon have learned about her in the past week is she is a "fighter" and "never gives up".

The 15-year-old's hopes of moving into the quarter-finals were hindered by a stomach complaint in her 6-3, 6-3 loss to Simona Halep in the last 16.

She leaves, though, having turned herself into a media darling, signficantly improved her ranking from 313 and left her mark as a potential Grand Slam winner of the future. &nbsp;

However, even though Gauff, the youngest ever qualifier in the women's singles, who had then dispensed with three opponents including five-time champion Venus Williams, was more subdued following her defeat she still had a spark. &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

"I hope they (the crowd and her opponents) learned about me that I'm a fighter," she said.

"I'll never give up."

Gauff, who endearingly described herself on Friday as both "goofy and weird", said she hoped she had served as an example to many who were dreaming of making it in tennis.

"I hope they learned from me that, I mean, anything is possible if you work hard, just continue to dream big," she said.

"I mean, like I said, if somebody told me this maybe three weeks ago, I probably wouldn't believe it.

"But I think just putting in the work definitely raised my confidence because I knew how hard I worked and I knew what shots I could make and what was possible."

Gauff, who refused to blame playing seven matches in the past fortnight for her loss, said overall it had been an extraordinary ride.

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"I'd be like, that's crazy," she said.

"I mean, I lost second round of qualifying in Paris.

"Now I made it to the second week. I'm super proud of myself.

"I'm excited to see what I'll do at US Open and the next couple tournaments coming up."

Gauff, whose parents father Corey, who first coached her, and mother Candi looked on concerned for her when she had the trainer and the doctor on in the second set, had said last year she would go to college although she hinted the attraction of the professional tennis career also appealed.

This may become something of a debate within the Gauff household.

"Well, I'm going to do it online," she said.

"I still want to go to college. Kind of like a requirement, I guess, from my parents.

"Obviously I'm still going to be playing professional.

"I'm definitely going to take some online courses.

"I'm still fairly new to high school, so I haven't figured all that out yet."&nbsp;

- 'Shape my personality' - 
Gauff attracted attention from the unlikeliest sources during her run -- Beyonce's mother, fashion designer Tina Knowles, posted on Instagram and former US First Lady Michelle Obama tweeted about her -- and she said her role models on and off court were all women.

"Beyonce, Rihanna, Michelle Obama," she said.

"It's many people.

"The list goes on. I mostly look up to the females because, you know... I have a lot of on-court and off-court role models.

"I would say the off-court role models shape my personality a lot, then the on-court role models kind of shape my game."

Gauff, whose one bone of contention with her parents was they went off to a Beyonce concert in Miami leaving her to babysit earlier this year, said she had been taken aback by some of the people who had posted about her.

"She's (Michelle Obama) such a role model," she said.

"I mean, I was really shocked. I wasn't expecting that.

"That was probably one of the least expected.

"Some of the celebrities that tweeted me I didn't even know followed tennis.

"They probably don't follow tennis, but it's crazy how big this has gotten."

Gauff, who is going to take time off the constant attention by going on a mini-break with her family, said the support she had received from the crowd had been astonishing.&nbsp;

"I really did feel like I was probably playing in New York somewhere," she said.

Teenage sensation Coco Gauff says she hopes that one thing her adoring fans at Wimbledon have learned about her in the past week is she is a "fighter" and "never gives up".

Teenage sensation Coco Gauff says she hopes that one thing her adoring fans at Wimbledon have learned about her in the past week is she is a "fighter" and "never gives up". The 15-year-old's hopes of moving into the quarter-finals were hindered by a stomach complaint in her 6-3, 6-3 loss to Simona Halep in the last 16. She leaves, though, having turned herself into a media darling, signficantly improved her ranking from 313 and left her mark as a potential Grand Slam winner of the future. However, even though Gauff, the youngest ever qualifier in the women's singles, who had then dispensed with three opponents including five-time champion Venus Williams, was more subdued following her defeat she still had a spark. "I hope they (the crowd and her opponents) learned about me that I'm a fighter," she said. "I'll never give up." Gauff, who endearingly described herself on Friday as both "goofy and weird", said she hoped she had served as an example to many who were dreaming of making it in tennis. "I hope they learned from me that, I mean, anything is possible if you work hard, just continue to dream big," she said. "I mean, like I said, if somebody told me this maybe three weeks ago, I probably wouldn't believe it. "But I think just putting in the work definitely raised my confidence because I knew how hard I worked and I knew what shots I could make and what was possible." Gauff, who refused to blame playing seven matches in the past fortnight for her loss, said overall it had been an extraordinary ride. The No.1 Court crowd rises to acknowledge all the excitement @CocoGauff has given us 🤗 And remember - this is just the beginning... #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/UBiOYSxPeU — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 8, 2019 × "I'd be like, that's crazy," she said. "I mean, I lost second round of qualifying in Paris. "Now I made it to the second week. I'm super proud of myself. "I'm excited to see what I'll do at US Open and the next couple tournaments coming up." Gauff, whose parents father Corey, who first coached her, and mother Candi looked on concerned for her when she had the trainer and the doctor on in the second set, had said last year she would go to college although she hinted the attraction of the professional tennis career also appealed. This may become something of a debate within the Gauff household. "Well, I'm going to do it online," she said. "I still want to go to college. Kind of like a requirement, I guess, from my parents. "Obviously I'm still going to be playing professional. "I'm definitely going to take some online courses. "I'm still fairly new to high school, so I haven't figured all that out yet." - 'Shape my personality' - Gauff attracted attention from the unlikeliest sources during her run -- Beyonce's mother, fashion designer Tina Knowles, posted on Instagram and former US First Lady Michelle Obama tweeted about her -- and she said her role models on and off court were all women. "Beyonce, Rihanna, Michelle Obama," she said. "It's many people. "The list goes on. I mostly look up to the females because, you know... I have a lot of on-court and off-court role models. "I would say the off-court role models shape my personality a lot, then the on-court role models kind of shape my game." Gauff, whose one bone of contention with her parents was they went off to a Beyonce concert in Miami leaving her to babysit earlier this year, said she had been taken aback by some of the people who had posted about her. "She's (Michelle Obama) such a role model," she said. "I mean, I was really shocked. I wasn't expecting that. "That was probably one of the least expected. "Some of the celebrities that tweeted me I didn't even know followed tennis. "They probably don't follow tennis, but it's crazy how big this has gotten." Gauff, who is going to take time off the constant attention by going on a mini-break with her family, said the support she had received from the crowd had been astonishing. "I really did feel like I was probably playing in New York somewhere," she said.

I never give up, says Coco Gauff as she bows out of Wimbledon

George Clooney gave his friend Barack Obama a little ride on Lake Como Sunday aboard a motorboat. The two men dressed in suit jackets but without ties sat in the back of a motorboat as they sped away from the Clooney villa on the lake.

George Clooney and Barack Obama leave Clooney home on Lake Como by boat

It’s vacation time everywhere as stars from both Bollywood and Hollywood continue to post photos from exotic locations. Most recent of the lot are George Clooney and wife Amal as they vacation with Barack and Michelle Obama in Italy.

It’s vacation time everywhere as stars from both Bollywood and Hollywood continue to post photos from exotic locations. Most recent of the lot are George Clooney and wife Amal as they vacation with Barack and Michelle Obama in Italy. The couples apparently left for a trip soon after Sasha Obama’s high school graduation got over. They started with South of France according to a report published in People. The local media and paparazzi also saw the family visiting another close friend, Irish singer-songwriter, Bono in his estate in Eze. See pictures of the celebs: View this post on Instagram Клуни: Джордж и Амаль, Обама: Барак, Мишель и Малия - отдыхают на озере Комо. Как тут не вспомнить сплетни о политических амбициях Джорджа и, соответственно, его очень рассчетливом браке 🤔 #amalclooney #georgeclooney #barackobama #michelleobama #maliaobama A post shared by 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐃𝐀𝐘 (@celebs_in_touch) on Jun 23, 2019 at 8:35pm PDT × View this post on Instagram Barack Obama and George Clooney look dressed for business as they sail on a boat toward a charity dinner near ER actor's lakeside mansion in Italy. The foundation, founded by the Clooneys, is devoted to marginalized communities who have fallen victim to human rights abuses. George Clooney was a gracious host, helping his wife, Amal; the former first lady, Michelle; and the Obamas' daughter, Malia, off the boat. Credit: Vantagenews.com A post shared by Daily Mail (@dailymail) on Jun 23, 2019 at 5:23pm PDT × View this post on Instagram When you run into Obama's & Clooney's 🇺🇸in 🇮🇹 #clooney #amalclooney #barakobama #georgeclooney A post shared by moerazidesign (@moerazidesign) on Jun 23, 2019 at 5:05pm PDT × The Obamas have been busy with their deal with Netflix as they announced a few films with the streaming platform. Obama’s Higher Ground Productions have close to seven Netflix projects slated for release, including an adaptation of David W. Blight's 2018 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, ‘Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom’, along with a series called ‘Bloom’.

In pics: George Clooney and wife Amal vacation with the Obamas in Italy

Michelle Obama’s book titled ‘Becoming’ witnessed a milestone event this year as it became the highest selling memoir of all time with more than 10 million copies sold.&nbsp;

The book is not only a hit in the US market but has received a great response from the Indian market too. Penguin India has sold more than 70,000 copies of the book since its release.&nbsp;

The Penguin India team and Padma Shri-winning sand artist Sudarsan Pattanaik came together and celebrated this momentous occasion by creating a beautiful sand tribute to Michelle Obama to mark the global and unprecedented success of the book.

The sand sculpture was created at the Puri beach in Odisha. Through the striking sand sculpture, Mr Pattanaik congratulated Michelle on the breakthrough success of the book. Talking about it, Sudarsan said, “Michelle Obama’s story is as nuanced and beautiful as the granules of sand. And much like the ocean, it is everlasting.”

This is the first time when Sudarsan has worked on a Michelle Obama sculpture.&nbsp; 
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Michelle Obama’s book titled ‘Becoming’ witnessed a milestone event this year as it became the highest selling memoir of all time with more than 10 million copies sold.

Michelle Obama’s book titled ‘Becoming’ witnessed a milestone event this year as it became the highest selling memoir of all time with more than 10 million copies sold. The book is not only a hit in the US market but has received a great response from the Indian market too. Penguin India has sold more than 70,000 copies of the book since its release. The Penguin India team and Padma Shri-winning sand artist Sudarsan Pattanaik came together and celebrated this momentous occasion by creating a beautiful sand tribute to Michelle Obama to mark the global and unprecedented success of the book. The sand sculpture was created at the Puri beach in Odisha. Through the striking sand sculpture, Mr Pattanaik congratulated Michelle on the breakthrough success of the book. Talking about it, Sudarsan said, “Michelle Obama’s story is as nuanced and beautiful as the granules of sand. And much like the ocean, it is everlasting.” This is the first time when Sudarsan has worked on a Michelle Obama sculpture.

Sudarshan Pattanaik celebrates Michelle Obama's successful memoir 'Becoming' with a sand tribute

Barack and Michelle Obama's production company on Tuesday unveiled a wide-ranging slate of programming it will supply to Netflix Inc., including a period drama set in the fashion world and a biopic about Frederick Douglass. Their collaboration was<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/barack-and-michelle-obama-sign-agreement-with-netflix-to-produce-content--138757"> first announced in 2018.&nbsp;</a>

The series, documentaries and films will be released on the streaming service over the next several years, according to a statement from Higher Ground Productions, a company established by the former president and first lady last year.

The slate includes a drama called 'Bloom,'&nbsp;a series set in the post-World War II fashion world in New York City, which explores barriers faced by women and people of colour. It will be written and executive produced by Oscar-winning "Thelma and Louise" screenwriter Callie Khouri.

A series for preschoolers called 'Listen to Your Vegetables &amp; Eat Your Parents'&nbsp;will "take young children and their families around the globe on an adventure that tells us the story of our food," the statement said. During her time as first lady, Michelle Obama advocated for healthy eating habits for children.

Another project is a non-fiction series based on the Michael Lewis book 'The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy'&nbsp;about "the unheralded work done by everyday heroes guiding our government and safeguarding our nation." The Lewis book was critical of the US&nbsp;administration's transition from Obama to US&nbsp;President Donald Trump.

The company also is adapting Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom'&nbsp;by David W. Blight about the celebrated abolitionist.

"We believe each of these productions won't just entertain, but will educate, connect and inspire us all," Obama said in the statement.

Barack and Michelle Obama's production company on Tuesday unveiled a wide-ranging slate of programming it will supply to Netflix Inc., including a period drama set in the fashion world and a biopic about Frederick Douglass.

Barack and Michelle Obama's production company on Tuesday unveiled a wide-ranging slate of programming it will supply to Netflix Inc., including a period drama set in the fashion world and a biopic about Frederick Douglass. Their collaboration was first announced in 2018. The series, documentaries and films will be released on the streaming service over the next several years, according to a statement from Higher Ground Productions, a company established by the former president and first lady last year. The slate includes a drama called 'Bloom,' a series set in the post-World War II fashion world in New York City, which explores barriers faced by women and people of colour. It will be written and executive produced by Oscar-winning "Thelma and Louise" screenwriter Callie Khouri. A series for preschoolers called 'Listen to Your Vegetables & Eat Your Parents' will "take young children and their families around the globe on an adventure that tells us the story of our food," the statement said. During her time as first lady, Michelle Obama advocated for healthy eating habits for children. Another project is a non-fiction series based on the Michael Lewis book 'The Fifth Risk: Undoing Democracy' about "the unheralded work done by everyday heroes guiding our government and safeguarding our nation." The Lewis book was critical of the US administration's transition from Obama to US President Donald Trump. The company also is adapting Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom' by David W. Blight about the celebrated abolitionist. "We believe each of these productions won't just entertain, but will educate, connect and inspire us all," Obama said in the statement.

Obamas' Netflix slate features period drama, family show about vegetables

Former first lady Michelle Obama sent her thoughts to the people of Paris, urging them to unite in response to the Notre Dame fire.

Notre Dame fire tragedy: Michelle Obama in solidarity with France

Former US First Lady Michelle Obama on Tuesday (April 16) told a crowd of thousands in Paris to "be strong and have faith", in the wake of the disastrous blaze at the city's Notre Dame cathedral on Monday. Watch video to know more.

Former US first lady Michelle Obama tells crowd to 'be strong' on Paris book tour

As the UK takes center stage with the impending Brexit looming large, the world sees a very determined Theresa May shuttling between Brussels and London, dismissing her naysayers, fighting hard to avoid a ‘no-deal Brexit’. And every time she rises to make a speech in the parliament she exudes grit and determination. She is a fighter and it is out there for the world to see.

Yet, people can't seem to get past staring at Theresa May's leopard print shoes, her pencil skirts or her statement neck pieces.

Clothes are excellent means of self-expression for people, gender irrespective. Clothes, shoes, accessories go a long way in sending intended messages across without actually speaking out loud. We often let our clothes do the talking when it comes to leaving a strong impact.

Who would know that better than our women leaders whose every move is under the constant public scanner?

And it is not always easy for the lady bosses who run countries and rule people’s heart with the same panache to live under scrutiny round the clock, more so in an era dominated by social media designed etiquette.

It is sad but true that more often than not fashion choices of our powerhouse woman politicians go on to make bigger headlines than the job they passionately work at.

UK's Theresa May could tell you how tough it is to be a ruling PM who likes to keep it fashionable.

When it comes to fashion, women in politics “are held to a different standard across the board” than men, said Senator Moseley Braun, who represented Illinois, in the US Senate from 1993 to 1999.

Sadly, the sentiment hasn’t changed much since Moseley was in office.

This obsession with what the powerful women of the world wear is not a recent phenomenon. Republican Katherine Langley, who represented Kentucky back in the 1920s and early 1930s was a victim too. “She offends the squeamish by her unstinted display of gipsy colours on the floor and the conspicuousness with which she dresses her bushy blue-black hair,” a reporter had written.

Why should politicians who talk openly and positively about fashion be judged?

PM May has admitted that footwears are her “greatest love”. "I like clothes and I like shoes," she told the crowd at the 2015 Women in the World summit.

Media has always been too eager to pick on her. BBC had once while reporting Brexit focussed primarily on PM May’s shoes. However, thanks to some who wish to look beyond fashion statements, this reportage was rightly and thoroughly criticised. One viewer had pointed out that the shot "sends all the wrong messages, deflects from what she was saying, shows no respect for her position, and reinforces gender stereotypes." 
 
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German Chancellor Angela wardrobe choices have prompted "letter-writing” at times. She laments her male colleagues have never had to face similar criticism about their fashion choices. In a candid interview to Die Zeit she attempted to draw the attention to this very sexist glare of the world- "It's no problem at all for a man to wear a dark blue suit for a hundred days in a row, but if I wear the same blazer four times in two weeks, that leads to letter-writing from citizens,"

Hillary Clinton must have by now learnt not to be upset for being criticised for wearing pantsuits. Remember Project Runway’s Tim Gunn who back in 2011 had said shamelessly exclaimed, “Why must she dress that way? I think she’s confused about her gender.”

PM May herself offered to break the myth that working women of substance cannot have a nose for fashion when she went on record to say, "One of the challenges for women in the workplace is to be ourselves, and I say you can be clever and like clothes. You can have a career and like clothes.". “I also think it's important to be able to show that a woman can do a job like this and still be interested in clothes," she rightly claimed.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the newly sworn-in New York City Democrat, who is otherwise a hit among colleagues and media, could not escape unwelcome and distasteful comments on her style.

Washington Examiner's Eddie Scarry tweeted a photograph of AOC as a miss. Alexandria is popularly known as, with the caption, “that jacket and coat don’t look like a girl who struggles.” His tweet was intended to cast doubts on her working-class background, she claims she comes from.

Again, why should it be difficult to fathom that women politicians like other working professionals can be very well put together as they go about their everyday business?

Harsh criticisms have often come UK PM’s way and these were not always because she could not manage to strike a timely Brexit deal with the European Union.

On several occasions, she found herself in the eye of a storm for something as regular as the choice of the colour of her dress or the slit of her skirt. When Theresa May stepped out for the Pride of Britain Awards in an attire that stopped above the knee, netizens called her out. "Put your knees away," one Twitter user wrote.

When Melania Trump wore a pith helmet during a trip to Africa in July 2018 she managed to draw a lot of flak. An understandably angry Trump told reporters, “I wish people would focus on what I do, not what I wear.”

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's low-cut dress at an opera event in Oslo in 2008 caused quite a stir in the media. Die Welt’s headline read "How much cleavage should a chancellor show?" Internet never forgets to keep a count of the number of times an attire was repeated by the Chancellor and is quick to point out how she had worn the “dark blue dress to an annual music event in 2012 as she did in 2008”

Former US first lady Michelle Obama could have moved out of the White House in 2016 but by no means has people’s interest in her fashion choices diminished. Her style has often surpassed her work in the race to make headlines. Obama wrote in her memoir how a reporter had shown more interest in who designed her dress than her speaking engagement. To keep up the fashion pace felt like a task. “Optics governed more or less everything in the political world, and I factored this into every outfit," she wrote. "It required time, though, and money – more money that I’d spent on clothing ever before." 
 
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Fortunately for us womankind these women have never let the cruelty take them down. These are ladies who like to live with no regrets and honestly, there isn’t any reason why they should.

Merkel said. "You can only carry out this profession when you aren't affected by things so quickly. You have to concentrate on the objective tasks."

"I have no regrets [about being famous for my shoes]," PM May once told a journalist. Politicians are like any other people and “not some different species”, she said sending out a message that she is approachable.

May is painfully aware that she will have to make peace with people judging her endlessly but she refuses to kill the fun. "Look, throughout my political career, people have commented on what I wear. That's just something that happens, and you accept that. But it doesn't stop me from going out and enjoying fashion." 
 
 
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.) &nbsp; 
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As the UK takes center stage with the impending Brexit looming large, the world sees a very determined Theresa May shuttling between Brussels and London, dismissing her naysayers, fighting hard to avoid a ‘no-deal Brexit’.

As the UK takes center stage with the impending Brexit looming large, the world sees a very determined Theresa May shuttling between Brussels and London, dismissing her naysayers, fighting hard to avoid a ‘no-deal Brexit’. And every time she rises to make a speech in the parliament she exudes grit and determination. She is a fighter and it is out there for the world to see. Yet, people can't seem to get past staring at Theresa May's leopard print shoes, her pencil skirts or her statement neck pieces. Clothes are excellent means of self-expression for people, gender irrespective. Clothes, shoes, accessories go a long way in sending intended messages across without actually speaking out loud. We often let our clothes do the talking when it comes to leaving a strong impact. Who would know that better than our women leaders whose every move is under the constant public scanner? And it is not always easy for the lady bosses who run countries and rule people’s heart with the same panache to live under scrutiny round the clock, more so in an era dominated by social media designed etiquette. It is sad but true that more often than not fashion choices of our powerhouse woman politicians go on to make bigger headlines than the job they passionately work at. UK's Theresa May could tell you how tough it is to be a ruling PM who likes to keep it fashionable. When it comes to fashion, women in politics “are held to a different standard across the board” than men, said Senator Moseley Braun, who represented Illinois, in the US Senate from 1993 to 1999. Sadly, the sentiment hasn’t changed much since Moseley was in office. This obsession with what the powerful women of the world wear is not a recent phenomenon. Republican Katherine Langley, who represented Kentucky back in the 1920s and early 1930s was a victim too. “She offends the squeamish by her unstinted display of gipsy colours on the floor and the conspicuousness with which she dresses her bushy blue-black hair,” a reporter had written. Why should politicians who talk openly and positively about fashion be judged? PM May has admitted that footwears are her “greatest love”. "I like clothes and I like shoes," she told the crowd at the 2015 Women in the World summit. Media has always been too eager to pick on her. BBC had once while reporting Brexit focussed primarily on PM May’s shoes. However, thanks to some who wish to look beyond fashion statements, this reportage was rightly and thoroughly criticised. One viewer had pointed out that the shot "sends all the wrong messages, deflects from what she was saying, shows no respect for her position, and reinforces gender stereotypes." German Chancellor Angela wardrobe choices have prompted "letter-writing” at times. She laments her male colleagues have never had to face similar criticism about their fashion choices. In a candid interview to Die Zeit she attempted to draw the attention to this very sexist glare of the world- "It's no problem at all for a man to wear a dark blue suit for a hundred days in a row, but if I wear the same blazer four times in two weeks, that leads to letter-writing from citizens," Hillary Clinton must have by now learnt not to be upset for being criticised for wearing pantsuits. Remember Project Runway’s Tim Gunn who back in 2011 had said shamelessly exclaimed, “Why must she dress that way? I think she’s confused about her gender.” PM May herself offered to break the myth that working women of substance cannot have a nose for fashion when she went on record to say, "One of the challenges for women in the workplace is to be ourselves, and I say you can be clever and like clothes. You can have a career and like clothes.". “I also think it's important to be able to show that a woman can do a job like this and still be interested in clothes," she rightly claimed. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the newly sworn-in New York City Democrat, who is otherwise a hit among colleagues and media, could not escape unwelcome and distasteful comments on her style. Washington Examiner's Eddie Scarry tweeted a photograph of AOC as a miss. Alexandria is popularly known as, with the caption, “that jacket and coat don’t look like a girl who struggles.” His tweet was intended to cast doubts on her working-class background, she claims she comes from. Again, why should it be difficult to fathom that women politicians like other working professionals can be very well put together as they go about their everyday business? Harsh criticisms have often come UK PM’s way and these were not always because she could not manage to strike a timely Brexit deal with the European Union. On several occasions, she found herself in the eye of a storm for something as regular as the choice of the colour of her dress or the slit of her skirt. When Theresa May stepped out for the Pride of Britain Awards in an attire that stopped above the knee, netizens called her out. "Put your knees away," one Twitter user wrote. When Melania Trump wore a pith helmet during a trip to Africa in July 2018 she managed to draw a lot of flak. An understandably angry Trump told reporters, “I wish people would focus on what I do, not what I wear.” German Chancellor Angela Merkel's low-cut dress at an opera event in Oslo in 2008 caused quite a stir in the media. Die Welt’s headline read "How much cleavage should a chancellor show?" Internet never forgets to keep a count of the number of times an attire was repeated by the Chancellor and is quick to point out how she had worn the “dark blue dress to an annual music event in 2012 as she did in 2008” Former US first lady Michelle Obama could have moved out of the White House in 2016 but by no means has people’s interest in her fashion choices diminished. Her style has often surpassed her work in the race to make headlines. Obama wrote in her memoir how a reporter had shown more interest in who designed her dress than her speaking engagement. To keep up the fashion pace felt like a task. “Optics governed more or less everything in the political world, and I factored this into every outfit," she wrote. "It required time, though, and money – more money that I’d spent on clothing ever before." Fortunately for us womankind these women have never let the cruelty take them down. These are ladies who like to live with no regrets and honestly, there isn’t any reason why they should. Merkel said. "You can only carry out this profession when you aren't affected by things so quickly. You have to concentrate on the objective tasks." "I have no regrets [about being famous for my shoes]," PM May once told a journalist. Politicians are like any other people and “not some different species”, she said sending out a message that she is approachable. May is painfully aware that she will have to make peace with people judging her endlessly but she refuses to kill the fun. "Look, throughout my political career, people have commented on what I wear. That's just something that happens, and you accept that. But it doesn't stop me from going out and enjoying fashion." (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the personal views of the author and do not reflect the views of ZMCL.)

Why should Theresa May, Angela Merkel, Michelle Obama be judged for what they wear?

Childish Gambino`s searing 'This is America' became the first hip-hop track to win a song of the year Grammy on Sunday, while Lady Gaga dominated the early awards and former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the event. The track also fetched the Recod Of The Year ward on Sunday night.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammy-2019-the-complete-list-of-winners-196503">Here is the complete list of winners.&nbsp;</a> 
 
Lady Gaga`s hit song 'Shallow' from the movie 'A Star is Born' won two Grammys, while the musician-turned actress took a third Grammy home for her 'Joanne (Where Do You Think You`re Going)', which won for pop solo performance.Kacey Musgraves&nbsp; took home the Album Of The Year award the 'Golden Hour' 
 
Already a show with a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammys-2019-pantsuits-sex-appeal-and-lots-of-skin-on-the-red-carpet-196516">strong lineup of female performers and nominees</a>, the Grammys sprung a surprise by including Obama in an opening segment that also featured Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, actress Jada Pinkett Smith and host Alicia Keys talking about the power of music.

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"From the Motown records I wore out on the (Chicago) Southside to the `Who Run the World` songs that fueled me through this last decade, music has always helped me tell my story," Obama told the cheering celebrity audience in Los Angeles. 
 
"It allows us to hear one another, to invite one another in," Obama added. 
 
Rapper Childish Gambino`s 'This is America,' about police brutality and racism, won the first big award - song of the year - as well as best music video, and best rap performance.

But Gambino, alter ego of actor Donald Glover, as well as Canadian rapper Drake and Kendrick Lamar, were among several influential stars who were no shows at the biggest night in music. 
 
Their absence was seen as a snub of an awards show that has often shut hip-hop artists out of its top prizes, despite rap`s dominance as the biggest music genre in the United States.

Cardi B, who was to perform later on Sunday, could break that trend and take home not only her first Grammy, but potentially become the first rapper since 2004 to win the coveted album of the year award for her 'Invasion of Privacy.' 
 
Cuban-born Camila Cabello kicked off the televised show with a dance heavy performance of her hit single 'Havana' with Latin artists J Balvin, Ricky Martin and Young Thug. 
 
Folk singer Brandi Carlile, 37, was also among the early winners, taking two Grammys for her Americana music single 'The Joke' and another for her album 'By the Way, I Forgive You.' 
 
An absent <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/grammys-2019-ariana-grande-wins-best-pop-vocal-album-gives-the-ceremony-a-miss-196500">Ariana Grande</a>, who pulled out of the show last week after a dispute with producers, won her first Grammy, best pop vocal album for 'Sweetener.' 
 
"This is wild and beautiful. Thank you so much," Grande tweeted.&nbsp; 
 
Rappers Post Malone ('Beerbongs &amp; Bentleys') and Drake`s best-seller 'Scorpion' are also vying for the top prize. Janelle Monae`s 'Dirty Computer,' country singer Kacey Musgraves` 'Golden Hour,' Carlile`s 'By The Way, I Forgive You,' newcomer H.E.R`s self-titled 'H.E.R.', and the 'Black Panther' movie soundtrack round out contenders for album of the year, which will be announced at the end of the three and 1/2 hour telecast on CBS. 
 
Grammy organisers this year expanded the top four categories - album, record, song of the year, and best new artist - to eight nominees from five in a bid to diversify the contest.

Childish Gambino`s searing 'This is America' became the first hip-hop track to win a song of the year Grammy on Sunday, while Lady Gaga dominated the early awards and former U.

Childish Gambino`s searing 'This is America' became the first hip-hop track to win a song of the year Grammy on Sunday, while Lady Gaga dominated the early awards and former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance at the event. The track also fetched the Recod Of The Year ward on Sunday night. Here is the complete list of winners. Lady Gaga`s hit song 'Shallow' from the movie 'A Star is Born' won two Grammys, while the musician-turned actress took a third Grammy home for her 'Joanne (Where Do You Think You`re Going)', which won for pop solo performance.Kacey Musgraves took home the Album Of The Year award the 'Golden Hour' Already a show with a strong lineup of female performers and nominees, the Grammys sprung a surprise by including Obama in an opening segment that also featured Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, actress Jada Pinkett Smith and host Alicia Keys talking about the power of music. "From the Motown records I wore out on the (Chicago) Southside to the `Who Run the World` songs that fueled me through this last decade, music has always helped me tell my story," Obama told the cheering celebrity audience in Los Angeles. "It allows us to hear one another, to invite one another in," Obama added. Rapper Childish Gambino`s 'This is America,' about police brutality and racism, won the first big award - song of the year - as well as best music video, and best rap performance. But Gambino, alter ego of actor Donald Glover, as well as Canadian rapper Drake and Kendrick Lamar, were among several influential stars who were no shows at the biggest night in music. Their absence was seen as a snub of an awards show that has often shut hip-hop artists out of its top prizes, despite rap`s dominance as the biggest music genre in the United States. Cardi B, who was to perform later on Sunday, could break that trend and take home not only her first Grammy, but potentially become the first rapper since 2004 to win the coveted album of the year award for her 'Invasion of Privacy.' Cuban-born Camila Cabello kicked off the televised show with a dance heavy performance of her hit single 'Havana' with Latin artists J Balvin, Ricky Martin and Young Thug. Folk singer Brandi Carlile, 37, was also among the early winners, taking two Grammys for her Americana music single 'The Joke' and another for her album 'By the Way, I Forgive You.' An absent Ariana Grande, who pulled out of the show last week after a dispute with producers, won her first Grammy, best pop vocal album for 'Sweetener.' "This is wild and beautiful. Thank you so much," Grande tweeted. Rappers Post Malone ('Beerbongs & Bentleys') and Drake`s best-seller 'Scorpion' are also vying for the top prize. Janelle Monae`s 'Dirty Computer,' country singer Kacey Musgraves` 'Golden Hour,' Carlile`s 'By The Way, I Forgive You,' newcomer H.E.R`s self-titled 'H.E.R.', and the 'Black Panther' movie soundtrack round out contenders for album of the year, which will be announced at the end of the three and 1/2 hour telecast on CBS. Grammy organisers this year expanded the top four categories - album, record, song of the year, and best new artist - to eight nominees from five in a bid to diversify the contest.

Grammys 2019: Lady Gaga, Childish Gambino win big; Michelle Obama makes surprise appearance

Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance on the Grammys stage Sunday to deliver a message of women's empowerment alongside superstars Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, host Alicia Keys and actress Jada Pinkett-Smith.

"Music shows us that all of it matters -- every story within every voice, every note within every song," said the former first lady, looking glam in a sparkling gunmetal pantsuit with a 1970s-esque wrap jacket.

"Is that right, ladies?" she said to resounding applause.

The Recording Academy behind the awards gala has faced a barrage of criticism for not embracing diversity within its ranks, after nearly muting women nominees at the show last year.

This year, five of the eight nominees for Album of the Year are women: rapper Cardi B, folk-rock singer Brandi Carlile, pop futurist Janelle Monae, R&amp;B prodigy H.E.R. and country star Kacey Musgraves.

Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance on the Grammys stage Sunday to deliver a message of women's empowerment alongside superstars Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, host Alicia Keys and actress Jada Pinkett-Smith.

Michelle Obama made a surprise appearance on the Grammys stage Sunday to deliver a message of women's empowerment alongside superstars Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, host Alicia Keys and actress Jada Pinkett-Smith. "Music shows us that all of it matters -- every story within every voice, every note within every song," said the former first lady, looking glam in a sparkling gunmetal pantsuit with a 1970s-esque wrap jacket. "Is that right, ladies?" she said to resounding applause. The Recording Academy behind the awards gala has faced a barrage of criticism for not embracing diversity within its ranks, after nearly muting women nominees at the show last year. This year, five of the eight nominees for Album of the Year are women: rapper Cardi B, folk-rock singer Brandi Carlile, pop futurist Janelle Monae, R&B prodigy H.E.R. and country star Kacey Musgraves.

Grammys 2019: Michelle Obama delights audience with girl power message

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as the woman Americans admire most is over.

Another former First Lady, Michelle Obama, has deposed Clinton as America's most admired woman, according to a Gallup poll published on Thursday.

Former President Barack Obama was named the man Americans admire most for the 11th year in a row, Gallup said.

President Donald Trump finished second in the poll for the fourth year in a row.

Gallup has conducted the annual poll every year since 1946 with the exception of 1976.

Fifteen per cent of the 1,025 Americans polled said the woman they admire most is Michelle Obama, who is currently on a tour promoting her book "Becoming."

Talk show host Oprah Winfrey was second with five per cent followed by Hillary Clinton and First Lady Melania Trump with four per cent.

Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee and a former US senator and secretary of state, has topped the list 22 times including the past 17 years in a row.

Nineteen per cent of those polled said Barack Obama was the man they admired most.

Trump was second with 13 per cent followed by former president George W&nbsp;Bush and Pope Francis, who was tied with two per cent.

Gallup said the survey conducted December 3-12 had a margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points.

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as the woman Americans admire most is over. Another former First Lady, Michelle Obama, has deposed Clinton as America's most admired woman, according to a Gallup poll published on Thursday.

Former First Lady Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as the woman Americans admire most is over. Another former First Lady, Michelle Obama, has deposed Clinton as America's most admired woman, according to a Gallup poll published on Thursday. Former President Barack Obama was named the man Americans admire most for the 11th year in a row, Gallup said. President Donald Trump finished second in the poll for the fourth year in a row. Gallup has conducted the annual poll every year since 1946 with the exception of 1976. Fifteen per cent of the 1,025 Americans polled said the woman they admire most is Michelle Obama, who is currently on a tour promoting her book "Becoming." Talk show host Oprah Winfrey was second with five per cent followed by Hillary Clinton and First Lady Melania Trump with four per cent. Hillary Clinton, the 2016 Democratic presidential nominee and a former US senator and secretary of state, has topped the list 22 times including the past 17 years in a row. Nineteen per cent of those polled said Barack Obama was the man they admired most. Trump was second with 13 per cent followed by former president George W Bush and Pope Francis, who was tied with two per cent. Gallup said the survey conducted December 3-12 had a margin of error of plus or minus four percentage points.

Former President Barack obama, Michelle tops most admired in America list; Trump at 2nd

Awkward handshakes, folded arms and a forward stare.

President Donald Trump joined the group of living ex-US presidents on Wednesday to commemorate the life of former President George H W Bush, but in a service characterised by emotion and good feeling, warmth between the current and former occupants of the White House was decidedly absent.

Trump shook hands awkwardly with his predecessor, Barack Obama, and former first lady Michelle Obama as he took his place in the front row of the service at the Washington National Cathedral.

He did not reach out to former President Bill Clinton or former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who were seated next to the Obamas. Hillary Clinton, who lost to Trump in the 2016 presidential election, nodded but did not smile as the one-time New York businessman and his wife, Melania, joined the group that included former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn.

Trump then proceeded to sit through the service, often with his arms folded over his chest and his eyes fixed in an intense stare ahead.

The fact that he came, however, and was welcomed by the Bush family, with whom he also has sparred, provided a glimpse of bipartisanship and political civility that many feel are lacking since Trump took office in January 2017.

The president did not attend a service that was similar in scale at the cathedral for Republican Senator John McCain, who died earlier this year, and had to be talked into keeping the American flag at half-staff over the White House.

Trump and McCain had feuded repeatedly and at his service, the senator's daughter Meghan McCain rebuked Trump in an emotional speech.

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President Trump at funeral service for the former US President George H W Bush in Washington. (Reuters)

For Bush, Trump declared a day of mourning. He visited the 41st president's casket as it lay in state in the US Capitol and later called on former President George W Bush and his wife, Laura, while they were in Washington.

Still, the bad feeling between Trump and his predecessors appeared hard to set aside.

Trump has sharply criticised Obama and worked to roll back signature achievements of the Democrat's White House tenure on healthcare, climate change and foreign policy.

Michelle Obama, who recently published a memoir, wrote about not being able to forgive Trump for his leading role in the "birther" movement that questioned whether her husband was born in the United States. Barack Obama was born in Hawaii.

Trump's behaviour contrasted with that of his presidential counterparts. The Clintons chatted amiably with the Obamas before the current president arrived. The two former first ladies exchanged a long hug on seeing each other and clasped hands at the end of the service when they parted.

George W Bush shook hands with the full front row of presidents and their spouses, and in a replay of a scene that went viral during McCain's funeral, handed something to Michelle Obama, presumably candy.

The 43rd president, in his eulogy, also hailed his father's friendship with Bill Clinton, who vanquished the elder Bush in the 1992 election. That kind of friendship is unlikely, at least for now, to materialise with the 45th president.

Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, a longtime friend of the late Bush, spoke at the ceremony and said when he was president, "every single head of government in the world knew that they were dealing with a gentleman, a genuine leader, one who was distinguished, resolute and brave."

Awkward handshakes, folded arms and a forward stare. President Donald Trump joined the group of living ex-US presidents on Wednesday to commemorate the life of former President George H W Bush, but in a service characterised by emotion and good feeling, warmth between the current and former occupants of the White House was decidedly absent.

Awkward handshakes, folded arms and a forward stare. President Donald Trump joined the group of living ex-US presidents on Wednesday to commemorate the life of former President George H W Bush, but in a service characterised by emotion and good feeling, warmth between the current and former occupants of the White House was decidedly absent. Trump shook hands awkwardly with his predecessor, Barack Obama, and former first lady Michelle Obama as he took his place in the front row of the service at the Washington National Cathedral. He did not reach out to former President Bill Clinton or former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who were seated next to the Obamas. Hillary Clinton, who lost to Trump in the 2016 presidential election, nodded but did not smile as the one-time New York businessman and his wife, Melania, joined the group that included former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn. Trump then proceeded to sit through the service, often with his arms folded over his chest and his eyes fixed in an intense stare ahead. The fact that he came, however, and was welcomed by the Bush family, with whom he also has sparred, provided a glimpse of bipartisanship and political civility that many feel are lacking since Trump took office in January 2017. The president did not attend a service that was similar in scale at the cathedral for Republican Senator John McCain, who died earlier this year, and had to be talked into keeping the American flag at half-staff over the White House. Trump and McCain had feuded repeatedly and at his service, the senator's daughter Meghan McCain rebuked Trump in an emotional speech. President Trump at funeral service for the former US President George H W Bush in Washington. (Reuters) For Bush, Trump declared a day of mourning. He visited the 41st president's casket as it lay in state in the US Capitol and later called on former President George W Bush and his wife, Laura, while they were in Washington. Still, the bad feeling between Trump and his predecessors appeared hard to set aside. Trump has sharply criticised Obama and worked to roll back signature achievements of the Democrat's White House tenure on healthcare, climate change and foreign policy. Michelle Obama, who recently published a memoir, wrote about not being able to forgive Trump for his leading role in the "birther" movement that questioned whether her husband was born in the United States. Barack Obama was born in Hawaii. Trump's behaviour contrasted with that of his presidential counterparts. The Clintons chatted amiably with the Obamas before the current president arrived. The two former first ladies exchanged a long hug on seeing each other and clasped hands at the end of the service when they parted. George W Bush shook hands with the full front row of presidents and their spouses, and in a replay of a scene that went viral during McCain's funeral, handed something to Michelle Obama, presumably candy. The 43rd president, in his eulogy, also hailed his father's friendship with Bill Clinton, who vanquished the elder Bush in the 1992 election. That kind of friendship is unlikely, at least for now, to materialise with the 45th president. Former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney, a longtime friend of the late Bush, spoke at the ceremony and said when he was president, "every single head of government in the world knew that they were dealing with a gentleman, a genuine leader, one who was distinguished, resolute and brave."

Trump, Hillary give each other cold shoulder at Bush funeral

Former first lady Michelle Obama held&nbsp;an intimate discussion with television mogul Oprah Winfrey in Chicago at the launch of her memoir "Becoming".

Obama's&nbsp;memoir fulfils half of an agreement that publisher Penguin Random House reached with her and the former president after he left office.

Under the agreement, the couple&nbsp;will each publish one book, reportedly for a sum worth more than $60 million.

In the discussion with Oprah Winfrey, the former first lady talked about her days at the White House.

".. the White House, the state floor, that's not the private residence. That's where all the official stuff goes on, she said.

"They tell you-you can order anything. And they listen very carefully because everybody listens to every word that the president says. And I used to tell Barack 'don't say you want something because then we'll have, like, thousands of it, you know? And then we're paying for it', the former first lady added.

Obama's memoir chronicles her life growing up on Chicago's South Side through her years inside the White House as a mother of two and the nation's first African-American first lady.

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Former first lady Michelle Obama held an intimate discussion with television mogul Oprah Winfrey in Chicago at the launch of her memoir "Becoming". Obama's memoir fulfils half of an agreement that publisher Penguin Random House reached with her and the former president after he left office.

Former first lady Michelle Obama held an intimate discussion with television mogul Oprah Winfrey in Chicago at the launch of her memoir "Becoming". Obama's memoir fulfils half of an agreement that publisher Penguin Random House reached with her and the former president after he left office. Under the agreement, the couple will each publish one book, reportedly for a sum worth more than $60 million. In the discussion with Oprah Winfrey, the former first lady talked about her days at the White House. ".. the White House, the state floor, that's not the private residence. That's where all the official stuff goes on, she said. "They tell you-you can order anything. And they listen very carefully because everybody listens to every word that the president says. And I used to tell Barack 'don't say you want something because then we'll have, like, thousands of it, you know? And then we're paying for it', the former first lady added. Obama's memoir chronicles her life growing up on Chicago's South Side through her years inside the White House as a mother of two and the nation's first African-American first lady. (With inputs from Reuters)

Watch: Michelle Obama in heart to heart with Oprah Winfrey

Michelle Obama has denounced US President Donald Trump's "birther" campaign which questioned her husband and former US President Barack Obama, calling it bigoted and dangeous.

In her memoir "Becoming", set to come out on Tuesday, Michelle has blasted Trump writing how she reacted in shock the night she learned he would replace her husband in the Oval Office and tried to "block it all out".

According to the Associated Press, Michelle has expressed disbelief in her memoir over how so many women would choose a "misogynist" over Hillary Clinton, "an exceptionally qualified female candidate". She remembers in the book how her body "buzzed with fury" after seeing the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape, in which Trump brags about sexually assaulting women.

In "Becoming", Obama has shared both pain and joy. She has written lovingly of her family and given a detailed account of her courtship with her future husband, whom she met when both were at the Chicago law firm Sidley Austin LLP; she was initially his adviser.

The former US first lady is about to embark on a book tour titled 'Becoming: An intimate conversation with Michelle Obama'. Reflecting on her memoir, Michelle will chronicle the experiences that have shaped her life, from her childhood on the south side of Chicago to her time spent at the White House.

In the meanwhile, Michelle's UK fans were left disappointed after tickets to her book talk quickly sold out. They have emerged on secondary ticketing sites priced $13,000 each or Rs 9.5 lakh.

More than 60,000 people rushed to buy the tickets although the London venue can seat just 2700 people.

Widely praised as a gifted orator and communicator, Michelle Obama has long said she has no interest in running for office, although she held a few campaign-style rallies before the midterms urging people to register to vote. The rallies were part of her work as co-chairman of the nonpartisan, non-profit organization When We All Vote.

Last year, she launched a programme to help empower girls worldwide through education. The Global Girls Alliance aims to support more than 1,500 grassroots organizations combating the challenges girls encounter in their communities.

(With inputs from agencies)

Michelle Obama has denounced US President Donald Trump's "birther" campaign which questioned her husband and former US President Barack Obama, calling it bigoted and dangeous.

Michelle Obama has denounced US President Donald Trump's "birther" campaign which questioned her husband and former US President Barack Obama, calling it bigoted and dangeous. In her memoir "Becoming", set to come out on Tuesday, Michelle has blasted Trump writing how she reacted in shock the night she learned he would replace her husband in the Oval Office and tried to "block it all out". According to the Associated Press, Michelle has expressed disbelief in her memoir over how so many women would choose a "misogynist" over Hillary Clinton, "an exceptionally qualified female candidate". She remembers in the book how her body "buzzed with fury" after seeing the infamous "Access Hollywood" tape, in which Trump brags about sexually assaulting women. In "Becoming", Obama has shared both pain and joy. She has written lovingly of her family and given a detailed account of her courtship with her future husband, whom she met when both were at the Chicago law firm Sidley Austin LLP; she was initially his adviser. The former US first lady is about to embark on a book tour titled 'Becoming: An intimate conversation with Michelle Obama'. Reflecting on her memoir, Michelle will chronicle the experiences that have shaped her life, from her childhood on the south side of Chicago to her time spent at the White House. In the meanwhile, Michelle's UK fans were left disappointed after tickets to her book talk quickly sold out. They have emerged on secondary ticketing sites priced $13,000 each or Rs 9.5 lakh. More than 60,000 people rushed to buy the tickets although the London venue can seat just 2700 people. Widely praised as a gifted orator and communicator, Michelle Obama has long said she has no interest in running for office, although she held a few campaign-style rallies before the midterms urging people to register to vote. The rallies were part of her work as co-chairman of the nonpartisan, non-profit organization When We All Vote. Last year, she launched a programme to help empower girls worldwide through education. The Global Girls Alliance aims to support more than 1,500 grassroots organizations combating the challenges girls encounter in their communities. (With inputs from agencies)

Michelle Obama blasts 'misogynist' Trump in new book

Michelle Obama slams Donald Trump in her memoir

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With #MeToo movement burgeoning into the global platform, former first lady of the USA, Michelle Obama, has launched 'Global Girls Alliance' with an aim to improve education for women and girls in the society.

Voicing her opinion on the #MeToo movement and taking a toll on 'patriarchal society ' where we live in, she says, "That`s what happens with change. Change is not a direct smooth path. There`s going to be bumps and resistance. There has been a status quo in terms of the way women have been treated, what their expectations have been in a society and that is changing and there`s going to be a little upheaval. There`s going to be a little discomfort, but I think it`s up to the women out there to say, `Sorry that you feel uncomfortable, but I`m now paving the way for the next generation.`"

"I`m surprised at how much has changed, but how much has not changed and I think that`s where the fire is coming from," she said.

She also comments that the world has turned ''dangerous'' for 'women' and adds, "Enough is enough. The world is sadly a dangerous place for women and girls and we see that again and again and I think young women are tired of it. They`re tired of being undervalued. They`re tired of being disregarded. They`re tired of their voices not being invested in and heard and it`s not just around the world, that`s happening right here in this country and if we`re going to change that, we have to give them the tools and the skills through education to be able to lift those voices up."

Initially, this week even the current first lady Melania Trump had commented on #MeToo movement and said,"You cannot just say to somebody `Oh I was sexually assaulted, or you did that to me,` because sometimes the media goes too far. The way they portray some stories; it`s not correct, it`s not right.'' 
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With #MeToo movement burgeoning into the global platform, former first lady of the USA, Michelle Obama, has launched 'Global Girls Alliance' with an aim to improve education for women and girls in the society.

With #MeToo movement burgeoning into the global platform, former first lady of the USA, Michelle Obama, has launched 'Global Girls Alliance' with an aim to improve education for women and girls in the society. Voicing her opinion on the #MeToo movement and taking a toll on 'patriarchal society ' where we live in, she says, "That`s what happens with change. Change is not a direct smooth path. There`s going to be bumps and resistance. There has been a status quo in terms of the way women have been treated, what their expectations have been in a society and that is changing and there`s going to be a little upheaval. There`s going to be a little discomfort, but I think it`s up to the women out there to say, `Sorry that you feel uncomfortable, but I`m now paving the way for the next generation.`" "I`m surprised at how much has changed, but how much has not changed and I think that`s where the fire is coming from," she said. She also comments that the world has turned ''dangerous'' for 'women' and adds, "Enough is enough. The world is sadly a dangerous place for women and girls and we see that again and again and I think young women are tired of it. They`re tired of being undervalued. They`re tired of being disregarded. They`re tired of their voices not being invested in and heard and it`s not just around the world, that`s happening right here in this country and if we`re going to change that, we have to give them the tools and the skills through education to be able to lift those voices up." Initially, this week even the current first lady Melania Trump had commented on #MeToo movement and said,"You cannot just say to somebody `Oh I was sexually assaulted, or you did that to me,` because sometimes the media goes too far. The way they portray some stories; it`s not correct, it`s not right.''

#MeToo: Michelle Obama launches 'Global Girls Alliance' to improve education for women

The former first lady is coming with her memoir and it’s called ‘Becoming’.&nbsp;

Taking to Instagram, Michelle wrote about the book-writing experience, calling it "meaningful and illuminating". In the post, she urged others to tell their stories and bring forth in the form of a written material.&nbsp;

Sharing the first look of the book, Michelle introduced to her followers the cover of her memoir. This is the post:&nbsp;

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In the picture, Michelle poses in a smiling close-up shot taken by portrait photographer Miller Mobley.&nbsp;

The memoir comes out November 13.

Taking to Instagram, Michelle wrote about her book-writing experience

The former first lady is coming with her memoir and it’s called ‘Becoming’. Taking to Instagram, Michelle wrote about the book-writing experience, calling it "meaningful and illuminating". In the post, she urged others to tell their stories and bring forth in the form of a written material. Sharing the first look of the book, Michelle introduced to her followers the cover of her memoir. This is the post: I’m thrilled to share with all of you the cover for BECOMING. The process of writing this book has been so personally meaningful and illuminating for me. As I prepare to share BECOMING this fall, I hope you’ll also think about your own story, and trust that it will help you become whoever you aspire to be. Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own. #BECOMING A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on May 24, 2018 at 6:33am PDT × In the picture, Michelle poses in a smiling close-up shot taken by portrait photographer Miller Mobley. The memoir comes out November 13.

Michelle Obama releases cover for the upcoming memoir

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-toughens-stance-on-iran-lists-sweeping-demands-138742">US</a><a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/us-toughens-stance-on-iran-lists-sweeping-demands-138742"> demands Iran make sweeping changes or face severe economic sanctions</a>

The United States on Monday demanded Iran make sweeping changes -- from dropping its nuclear program to pulling out of the Syrian civil war -- or face severe economic sanctions as the Trump administration hardened its approach to Tehran.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karnataka-final-congress-jds-deal-to-be-hammered-out-today-138758">Karnataka: Final Congress-JD(S) deal to be hammered out today</a>

The JD(S)'s HD Kumaraswamy — who will be sworn in as chief minister of Karnataka on Wednesday — met Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday in Delhi.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/cuba-plane-crash-death-toll-rises-to-111-mexico-suspends-lease-company-138762">Cuba plane crash: Death toll rises to 111, Mexico suspends lease company</a>

The death toll in one of Cuba's worst air disasters rose to 111 on Monday while Mexico suspended the operations of the Mexican company that had leased the 39-year old Boeing 737 to Cuba's flagship airline.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/barack-and-michelle-obama-sign-agreement-with-netflix-to-produce-content--138757">Barack and Michelle Obama to produce movies, series with Netflix</a>

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have signed a multi-year agreement with video streaming giant Netflix Inc to produce films and series.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-gunman-accused-of-murdering-indian-techie-srinivas-pleads-guilty-to-federal-charges-138764">US gunman accused of murdering Indian techie Srinivas pleads guilty to federal charges</a>

US Navy veteran Adam Purinton who killed an Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla last year pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to hate crime and firearm charges.

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US demands Iran make sweeping changes or face severe economic sanctions The United States on Monday demanded Iran make sweeping changes -- from dropping its nuclear program to pulling out of the Syrian civil war -- or face severe economic sanctions as the Trump administration hardened its approach to Tehran. Karnataka: Final Congress-JD(S) deal to be hammered out today The JD(S)'s HD Kumaraswamy — who will be sworn in as chief minister of Karnataka on Wednesday — met Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday in Delhi. Cuba plane crash: Death toll rises to 111, Mexico suspends lease company The death toll in one of Cuba's worst air disasters rose to 111 on Monday while Mexico suspended the operations of the Mexican company that had leased the 39-year old Boeing 737 to Cuba's flagship airline. Barack and Michelle Obama to produce movies, series with Netflix Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have signed a multi-year agreement with video streaming giant Netflix Inc to produce films and series. US gunman accused of murdering Indian techie Srinivas pleads guilty to federal charges US Navy veteran Adam Purinton who killed an Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla last year pleaded guilty on Monday in federal court to hate crime and firearm charges.

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Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have signed a multi-year agreement with video streaming giant Netflix Inc to produce films and series.

Netflix posted on its official Twitter account confirming the same adding that the agreement with the Obamas potentially includes "scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries, and features," under the name Higher Ground Productions.

"President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have entered into a multi-year agreement to produce films and series for Netflix, potentially including scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries, and features," read the tweet.&nbsp;

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According to Reuters, the deal suggests a wider post-White House public role for the Obamas than is typical.

Netflix currently enjoys close to 125 million subscribers worldwide, the collaboration will give the Obamas a voice outside of the traditional public speaking, books and charity work that recent ex-presidents have relied on.

"One of the simple joys of our time in public service was getting to meet so many fascinating people from all walks of life and to help them share their experiences with a wider audience," Barack Obama said in a statement.

"That's why Michelle and I are so excited to partner with Netflix - we hope to cultivate and curate the talented, inspiring, creative voices who are able to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and help them share their stories with the entire world," he added.

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'President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have entered into a multi-year agreement to produce films and series for Netflix, potentially including scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries, and features' Netflix said

Former US President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama have signed a multi-year agreement with video streaming giant Netflix Inc to produce films and series. Netflix posted on its official Twitter account confirming the same adding that the agreement with the Obamas potentially includes "scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries, and features," under the name Higher Ground Productions. "President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have entered into a multi-year agreement to produce films and series for Netflix, potentially including scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries, and features," read the tweet. President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have entered into a multi-year agreement to produce films and series for Netflix, potentially including scripted series, unscripted series, docu-series, documentaries, and features. — Netflix US (@netflix) May 21, 2018 × According to Reuters, the deal suggests a wider post-White House public role for the Obamas than is typical. Netflix currently enjoys close to 125 million subscribers worldwide, the collaboration will give the Obamas a voice outside of the traditional public speaking, books and charity work that recent ex-presidents have relied on. "One of the simple joys of our time in public service was getting to meet so many fascinating people from all walks of life and to help them share their experiences with a wider audience," Barack Obama said in a statement. "That's why Michelle and I are so excited to partner with Netflix - we hope to cultivate and curate the talented, inspiring, creative voices who are able to promote greater empathy and understanding between peoples, and help them share their stories with the entire world," he added. (With inputs from Reuters)

Barack and Michelle Obama to produce movies, series with Netflix

Former first lady Barbara Bush was remembered on Saturday as a sharp-tongued but caring figure whose devotion to her family was matched only by her commitment to public service.

Four former US&nbsppresidents were among some 1,500 mourners who gathered at a Houston church for her funeral, after the matriarch of one of the country's most prominent political dynasties died on Tuesday at age 92.

Bush, the wife of the 41st president of the United States, George HW&nbspBush, and the mother of the 43rd, George W&nbspBush, was lauded at a televised but invitation-only service at St Martin's Episcopal Church, where she and her family have been members since the 1950s.&nbsp

"She was candid and comforting, steadfast and straightforward, honest and loving," said the historian and author Jon Meacham, who wrote a biography of George HW&nbspBush and was one of three eulogists whom Barbara Bush herself selected before her death.

"Barbara Bush and George Bush put country above party, the common good above political gain and service to others above the settling of scores," he said.

Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, current first lady Melania Trump, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama were all on hand for the service.

President Donald Trump, who clashed with the Bush family during his 2016 campaign, did not travel to Houston. The White House said this week he wanted to avoid disrupting the service with added security.

In a Twitter post, Trump said his "thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bush family."

Former President Jimmy Carter was overseas and unable to attend.

Another of Bush's sons, former Florida governor and 2016 presidential candidate Jeb Bush, also delivered a eulogy, as did her longtime friend Susan Baker, the wife of former Secretary of State James Baker.

In their remarks, Meacham and Baker emphasized Bush's role as a mother and grandmother, with Baker describing her as a "tough but loving enforcer" whose 73-year marriage to her husband was a real-life fairy tale.

Hours before the service`s scheduled start at 11 am&nbsplocal time (1600 GMT), security was tight, with bomb-sniffing dogs checking media equipment and police officers searching bags.

Guests arrived at a different church several miles away to be bussed to the venue, walking past a throng of media.

Bush made it possible for her husband to have "the arc of his life," said Karl Rove, who served as a chief political adviser for George W&nbspBush and spoke with him a few days ago.

"This is a family of great faith, of great conviction," Rove said. "He has every comfort, every confidence of where his mother is."

Following Saturday`s service, Bush will be buried on the grounds of the George HW&nbspBush Library and Museum at Texas A&M University in College Station, next to her daughter, Robin, who died of leukemia at the age of 3. The motorcade carrying her body will traverse both

George Bush Drive and Barbara Bush Drive on its way to the burial site.

Members of the public paid their respects on Friday when Bush lay in repose at the church. The 93-year-old George HW&nbspBush, seated in a wheelchair in front of the casket, greeted mourners in turn with a handshake.

Four former US presidents were among some 1,500 mourners who gathered at a Houston church for her funeral, after the matriarch of one of the country's most prominent political dynasties died on Tuesday at age 92

Former first lady Barbara Bush was remembered on Saturday as a sharp-tongued but caring figure whose devotion to her family was matched only by her commitment to public service. Four former US&nbsppresidents were among some 1,500 mourners who gathered at a Houston church for her funeral, after the matriarch of one of the country's most prominent political dynasties died on Tuesday at age 92. Bush, the wife of the 41st president of the United States, George HW&nbspBush, and the mother of the 43rd, George W&nbspBush, was lauded at a televised but invitation-only service at St Martin's Episcopal Church, where she and her family have been members since the 1950s. "She was candid and comforting, steadfast and straightforward, honest and loving," said the historian and author Jon Meacham, who wrote a biography of George HW&nbspBush and was one of three eulogists whom Barbara Bush herself selected before her death. "Barbara Bush and George Bush put country above party, the common good above political gain and service to others above the settling of scores," he said. Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, current first lady Melania Trump, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former first lady Michelle Obama were all on hand for the service. President Donald Trump, who clashed with the Bush family during his 2016 campaign, did not travel to Houston. The White House said this week he wanted to avoid disrupting the service with added security. In a Twitter post, Trump said his "thoughts and prayers are with the entire Bush family." Former President Jimmy Carter was overseas and unable to attend. Another of Bush's sons, former Florida governor and 2016 presidential candidate Jeb Bush, also delivered a eulogy, as did her longtime friend Susan Baker, the wife of former Secretary of State James Baker. In their remarks, Meacham and Baker emphasized Bush's role as a mother and grandmother, with Baker describing her as a "tough but loving enforcer" whose 73-year marriage to her husband was a real-life fairy tale. Hours before the service`s scheduled start at 11 am&nbsplocal time (1600 GMT), security was tight, with bomb-sniffing dogs checking media equipment and police officers searching bags. Guests arrived at a different church several miles away to be bussed to the venue, walking past a throng of media. Bush made it possible for her husband to have "the arc of his life," said Karl Rove, who served as a chief political adviser for George W&nbspBush and spoke with him a few days ago. "This is a family of great faith, of great conviction," Rove said. "He has every comfort, every confidence of where his mother is." Following Saturday`s service, Bush will be buried on the grounds of the George HW&nbspBush Library and Museum at Texas A&M University in College Station, next to her daughter, Robin, who died of leukemia at the age of 3. The motorcade carrying her body will traverse both George Bush Drive and Barbara Bush Drive on its way to the burial site. Members of the public paid their respects on Friday when Bush lay in repose at the church. The 93-year-old George HW&nbspBush, seated in a wheelchair in front of the casket, greeted mourners in turn with a handshake.

Ex-US presidents among mourners as Barbara Bush lauded at funeral

Kangana is all ready to attend a summit which is to be held in New Jersey. The actress will be rubbing shoulders with many dignitaries including former First Lady of US Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey.

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She would be representing India in the summit titled 'Gandhi Going Global', which is a two-year initiative to spread Gandhian philosophy through interactive activities, educational programmes, motivational talks and cultural events which would be held in New Jersey on August 18 and 19.

Kangana told&nbsp;agencies that she has been reading a lot of books on Mahatma Gandhi while growing up and had praised him for being one of the greatest minds ever. &nbsp;She further added saying, “He was a sensible, intelligent man which is not very common,”

And how does she feel to share the stage with Oprah and Michelle Obama? “For me, it’s always been about the impact you make on society and how you contribute to it. Sharing the stage with Michelle and Oprah will be inspiring. I’ve never been anybody’s fan but I admire and idolize women like Oprah. Once I get back to Mumbai, I will know exactly what I will be talking on and for how long, depending on which I will prepare my speech,”&nbsp;

She will be seen in her soon-to-release period drama, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi which incidentally promotes khadi and shows the Jhansi Ki Rani weaving it on a charkha. “I will resume shooting for Manikarnika from April 6 for seven-eight days of patchwork,”&nbsp;

For now, Kangana Ranaut is chilling at her eight-bedroom Manali bungalow with a picturesque view of the Himalayas. “I love being in the hills and there is something about this place that makes you fall in love with it. Maybe it’s the serenity that feels so surreal. I sent my sister Rangoli a video recently with a self-written quote that stated that time doesn’t roll in space here, it gently caresses her, then kisses and makes love to her,” says Kangana who is enjoying her break from the city and the glam world.

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Kangana Ranaut would be seen speaking at a Summit in New Jersey on Mahatma Gandhi's philosophy

Kangana is all ready to attend a summit which is to be held in New Jersey. The actress will be rubbing shoulders with many dignitaries including former First Lady of US Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey. This is BIG! #KanganaRanaut @michelleobama & @oprah will share stage at the #GandhiGoingGlobal event at #NewJersey, USA in August. Talk about a power stage? This could be the most powerful, inspiring & amazing one for decades. Can't wait! #representingIndia #UnitedStates #Queen #Newsoftheday #inspiringwomen #bollywood #celebrity #oprah #michelleobama A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@team_kangana_ranaut) on Mar 30, 2018 at 9:34pm PDT × She would be representing India in the summit titled 'Gandhi Going Global', which is a two-year initiative to spread Gandhian philosophy through interactive activities, educational programmes, motivational talks and cultural events which would be held in New Jersey on August 18 and 19. Kangana told agencies that she has been reading a lot of books on Mahatma Gandhi while growing up and had praised him for being one of the greatest minds ever. She further added saying, “He was a sensible, intelligent man which is not very common,” And how does she feel to share the stage with Oprah and Michelle Obama? “For me, it’s always been about the impact you make on society and how you contribute to it. Sharing the stage with Michelle and Oprah will be inspiring. I’ve never been anybody’s fan but I admire and idolize women like Oprah. Once I get back to Mumbai, I will know exactly what I will be talking on and for how long, depending on which I will prepare my speech,” She will be seen in her soon-to-release period drama, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi which incidentally promotes khadi and shows the Jhansi Ki Rani weaving it on a charkha. “I will resume shooting for Manikarnika from April 6 for seven-eight days of patchwork,” For now, Kangana Ranaut is chilling at her eight-bedroom Manali bungalow with a picturesque view of the Himalayas. “I love being in the hills and there is something about this place that makes you fall in love with it. Maybe it’s the serenity that feels so surreal. I sent my sister Rangoli a video recently with a self-written quote that stated that time doesn’t roll in space here, it gently caresses her, then kisses and makes love to her,” says Kangana who is enjoying her break from the city and the glam world. Talk about waking up to a view like this! An overview of #KanganaRanaut 's house in Manali, HP "Kartikeya Niwas" #breathtaking #Queen'sLair #incredibleindia #valley #himalaya A post shared by Kangana Ranaut (@team_kangana_ranaut) on Mar 28, 2018 at 12:47am PDT ×

Kangana Ranaut to share the stage with Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey

Former US president Barack Obama is reportedly in talks with streaming service giant Netflix to produce a series of shows.

The number of episodes and the format of the show has not been decided yet.

Media reports say after leaving White House Obama has always planned to pursue digital media venture.

Michelle Obama, his wife and former first lady, will also be involved in the production of shows.

According to reports, the series would provide the former president with a &#39;&#39;global platform&#39;&#39; to communicate with a larger audience.

Obama earlier discussed producing shows that will highlight inspirational stories.

In another show, Obama would moderate discussions on topics related to his presidency such as healthcare, immigration, voting rights and climate change along with Michelle Obama.

The final deal is yet to be finalised&nbsp;as the negotiations are still underway.

 
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The number of episodes and the format of the show is still being worked out

Former US president Barack Obama is reportedly in talks with streaming service giant Netflix to produce a series of shows. The number of episodes and the format of the show has not been decided yet. Media reports say after leaving White House Obama has always planned to pursue digital media venture. Michelle Obama, his wife and former first lady, will also be involved in the production of shows. According to reports, the series would provide the former president with a ''global platform'' to communicate with a larger audience. Obama earlier discussed producing shows that will highlight inspirational stories. In another show, Obama would moderate discussions on topics related to his presidency such as healthcare, immigration, voting rights and climate change along with Michelle Obama. The final deal is yet to be finalised as the negotiations are still underway.

Barack Obama in talks with Netflix for production deal

Two-year-old Parker Curry&#39;s life changed with just a single photo -- of her in simple awe of Michelle Obama&#39;s portrait at the National Portrait Gallery.&nbsp;

Little did Parker know that her visit to the Gallery would magically make her meet the former First Lady and dance with her.&nbsp;

Last Thursday, Parker went to the Gallery and stood before Michelle Obama&#39;s portrait for the longest time. Jaw-dropped, Parker&#39;s photo was clicked by a 37-year-old North Carolina resident and posted on Facebook. The photo thus became viral and was picked up by Michelle Obama herself, who then offered to meet Parker.&nbsp;

Not only did they meet and interact, Michelle also danced with the toddler to a funky song.&nbsp;

Parker&#39;s mother later said that the toddler thought &quot;she (Michelle Obama) was a queen and she thought rightly so&quot;.&nbsp;

After meeting Parker, Michelle shared a photo and video of them dancing. She wrote: &quot;Parker, I&#39;m so glad I had the chance to meet you today (and for the dance party)! Keep on dreaming big for yourself...and maybe one day I&#39;ll proudly look up at a portrait of you!&quot;

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Parker Curry's image of looking at Michelle Obama's portrait at the National Portrait Gallery went viral after which Obama decided to meet the 2-year-old

Two-year-old Parker Curry's life changed with just a single photo -- of her in simple awe of Michelle Obama's portrait at the National Portrait Gallery. Little did Parker know that her visit to the Gallery would magically make her meet the former First Lady and dance with her. Last Thursday, Parker went to the Gallery and stood before Michelle Obama's portrait for the longest time. Jaw-dropped, Parker's photo was clicked by a 37-year-old North Carolina resident and posted on Facebook. The photo thus became viral and was picked up by Michelle Obama herself, who then offered to meet Parker. Not only did they meet and interact, Michelle also danced with the toddler to a funky song. Parker's mother later said that the toddler thought "she (Michelle Obama) was a queen and she thought rightly so". After meeting Parker, Michelle shared a photo and video of them dancing. She wrote: "Parker, I'm so glad I had the chance to meet you today (and for the dance party)! Keep on dreaming big for yourself...and maybe one day I'll proudly look up at a portrait of you!" Parker, I'm so glad I had the chance to meet you today (and for the dance party)! Keep on dreaming big for yourself...and maybe one day I'll proudly look up at a portrait of you! A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Mar 6, 2018 at 9:19am PST ×

Watch: Michelle Obama dances with 2-year-old admirer who thought she was a 'queen'

Michelle Obama&#39;s forthcoming memoir, &quot;Becoming,&quot; is set for worldwide release on November 13, at which time the former first lady will embark on a global tour to promote the book, publisher Penguin Random House said on Sunday.

The volume fulfills half of the deal the company reached with former US&nbsp;President Barack Obama and his wife the month after he left office calling for the couple to each publish one book, reportedly for a sum worth more than $60 million.

Michelle Obama&#39;s book will chronicle her life from a childhood growing up on Chicago&#39;s South Side through her years inside the White House as a mother of two and the nation&#39;s first African-American first lady, the publisher said.

&quot;Writing &#39;Becoming&#39; has been a deeply personal experience. It has allowed me, for the very first time, the space to honestly reflect on the unexpected trajectory of my life,&quot; the former first lady said in a statement.

&quot;Becoming&quot; is to be published simultaneously in 24 languages around the world and will be released in the United States and Canada through the publisher&#39;s Crown Publisher Group, according to Penguin Random House.

Michelle Obama, a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, will also read for the audio edition of the book, the publisher said. Details of a planned international book tour are to be announced at a later date.

The same company also published Barack Obama&#39;s three previous books -- &quot;Dreams of My Father,&quot; &quot;The Audacity of Hope&quot; and &quot;Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters.&quot; His wife&#39;s only previous book was a 2012 work on gardening, titled &quot;American Grown,&quot; which focused on her initiative to promote organic food and healthy eating.

The 44th US&nbsp;president has yet to schedule his memoir under his latest Penguin Random House deal, a book that would presumably cover his time in the Oval Office.

The publisher has previously said that the Obamas, in keeping with their past practice, planned to donate a significant portion of their proceeds to charity, including the Obama Foundation.

Memoirs by former first ladies usually have sold well, according to the Washington Post, with notable works including Laura Bush&#39;s &quot;Spoken from the Heart&quot; and Hillary Clinton&#39;s &quot;Living History.&quot; 
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Michelle Obama's book will chronicle her life from a childhood growing up on Chicago's South Side through her years inside the White House as a mother of two and the nation's first African-American first lady

Michelle Obama's forthcoming memoir, "Becoming," is set for worldwide release on November 13, at which time the former first lady will embark on a global tour to promote the book, publisher Penguin Random House said on Sunday. The volume fulfills half of the deal the company reached with former US President Barack Obama and his wife the month after he left office calling for the couple to each publish one book, reportedly for a sum worth more than $60 million. Michelle Obama's book will chronicle her life from a childhood growing up on Chicago's South Side through her years inside the White House as a mother of two and the nation's first African-American first lady, the publisher said. "Writing 'Becoming' has been a deeply personal experience. It has allowed me, for the very first time, the space to honestly reflect on the unexpected trajectory of my life," the former first lady said in a statement. "Becoming" is to be published simultaneously in 24 languages around the world and will be released in the United States and Canada through the publisher's Crown Publisher Group, according to Penguin Random House. Michelle Obama, a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, will also read for the audio edition of the book, the publisher said. Details of a planned international book tour are to be announced at a later date. The same company also published Barack Obama's three previous books -- "Dreams of My Father," "The Audacity of Hope" and "Of Thee I Sing: A Letter to My Daughters." His wife's only previous book was a 2012 work on gardening, titled "American Grown," which focused on her initiative to promote organic food and healthy eating. The 44th US president has yet to schedule his memoir under his latest Penguin Random House deal, a book that would presumably cover his time in the Oval Office. The publisher has previously said that the Obamas, in keeping with their past practice, planned to donate a significant portion of their proceeds to charity, including the Obama Foundation. Memoirs by former first ladies usually have sold well, according to the Washington Post, with notable works including Laura Bush's "Spoken from the Heart" and Hillary Clinton's "Living History."

Michelle Obama memoir 'Becoming' set for publication in November

Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States praised the recently released Marvel superhero film &quot;Black Panther&quot;.&nbsp;

She called the movie &quot;an inspirational piece&nbsp;of art&nbsp;that would drive people to embrace their individuality, irrespective of their culture&quot;.

Taking to Twitter, Obama wrote: &quot;Congrats to the entire #blackpanther team! Because of you, young people will finally see superheroes that look like them on the big screen. I loved this movie and I know it will inspire people of all backgrounds to dig deep and find the courage to be heroes of their own stories.&quot;

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&quot;Black Panther&quot; is the first Marvel film to be led by a person of colour and features a virtually <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-black-panther-stars-on-the-importance-of-african-culture-in-marvel-film-31277" target="_blank">all-black </a>cast with <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-sea-change-moment-chadwick-boseman-on-black-panther-success-33480" target="_blank">Chadwick&nbsp;Boseman</a>, Michael B Jordan, Lupita Nyong&#39;o, Danai Gurira, Andy Serkis, Martin Freeman among others.

Earning great reviews for its storyline, acting and presentation, Marvel&#39;s Black Panther is also proving itself at the box office -- in the US it has received the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/entertainment-marvels-black-panther-collects-record-rs-1240-cr-in-opening-weekend-worldwide-33381" target="_blank">fifth-biggest opening of all time</a> by raking in a whopping $192 million (Rs 1239.45 crore) in the first weekend.&nbsp;

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Marvel's new superhero film is different from any other released before

Michelle Obama, former First Lady of the United States praised the recently released Marvel superhero film "Black Panther". She called the movie "an inspirational piece of art that would drive people to embrace their individuality, irrespective of their culture". Taking to Twitter, Obama wrote: "Congrats to the entire #blackpanther team! Because of you, young people will finally see superheroes that look like them on the big screen. I loved this movie and I know it will inspire people of all backgrounds to dig deep and find the courage to be heroes of their own stories." Congrats to the entire #blackpanther team! Because of you, young people will finally see superheroes that look like them on the big screen. I loved this movie and I know it will inspire people of all backgrounds to dig deep and find the courage to be heroes of their own stories. — Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) February 19, 2018 × "Black Panther" is the first Marvel film to be led by a person of colour and features a virtually all-black cast with Chadwick Boseman, Michael B Jordan, Lupita Nyong'o, Danai Gurira, Andy Serkis, Martin Freeman among others. Earning great reviews for its storyline, acting and presentation, Marvel's Black Panther is also proving itself at the box office -- in the US it has received the fifth-biggest opening of all time by raking in a whopping $192 million (Rs 1239.45 crore) in the first weekend.

Michelle Obama on 'Black Panther': People will finally see superheroes that look like them

Former U.S. President Barack Obama joked about his ears and gray hair and praised his wife Michelle Obama`s &quot;hotness&quot; at the unveiling of the couple`s official portraits at the Smithsonian`s National Portrait Gallery on Monday.

The Obamas selected artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald for the paintings, which take their place in the National Portrait Gallery`s collection of presidential portraits.&nbsp;

Wiley and Sherald were the first black artists ever commissioned to paint a president or first lady for the Smithsonian.&nbsp;

For Obama`s portrait by Wiley, the former president is depicted sitting in a brown chair with a backdrop of bright green leaves and colourful flowers. Sherald`s painting of Michelle Obama shows her sitting with one hand under her chin and the other draped across her lap, while wearing a long flowing dress decorated with geometric shapes.

Obama, the first African-American U.S. president, complimented Sherald for her portrait of Michelle.

&quot;I want to thank you for so spectacularly capturing the grace and beauty and intelligence and charm and hotness of the woman that I love,&quot; Obama said.

He quipped that Wiley, who painted his portrait, was at a disadvantage because his subject was &quot;less becoming.&quot;

&quot;I tried to negotiate less gray hair and Kehinde`s artistic integrity would not allow him to do what I asked,&quot; Obama said in tongue-in-cheek fashion. &quot;I tried to negotiate smaller ears - struck out on that as well.&quot;

New York Times art critic Holland Cotter said while he was impressed by Barack Obama`s unusual depiction, he was disappointed that the focus of Michelle Obama`s portrait appeared to be her dress.&nbsp;

&quot;I was anticipating &mdash; hoping for &mdash; a bolder, more incisive image of the strong-voiced person I imagine this former first lady to be,&quot; Cotter said in his review. Most Twitter posts described the portraits as stunning, although a few criticized them as poorly executed.&nbsp;

&quot;Behold the beauty of Barack and Michelle Obama`s official portrait,&quot; tweeted @newyorknewart.&nbsp;

Michelle Obama said she hoped the portrait would have an impact on young girls of colour in the years ahead.&nbsp;

&quot;They will look up and they will see an image of someone who looks like them, hanging on the wall of this great American institution,&quot; she said. &quot;I know the kind of impact that will have on their lives, because I was one of those girls.&quot;

The Portrait Gallery`s tradition of commissioning presidential portraits began with President George H.W. Bush. Other portraits were acquired as gifts, bought at auctions or through other means.

The Obamas selected artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald for the paintings

Former U.S. President Barack Obama joked about his ears and gray hair and praised his wife Michelle Obama`s "hotness" at the unveiling of the couple`s official portraits at the Smithsonian`s National Portrait Gallery on Monday. The Obamas selected artists Kehinde Wiley and Amy Sherald for the paintings, which take their place in the National Portrait Gallery`s collection of presidential portraits. Wiley and Sherald were the first black artists ever commissioned to paint a president or first lady for the Smithsonian. For Obama`s portrait by Wiley, the former president is depicted sitting in a brown chair with a backdrop of bright green leaves and colourful flowers. Sherald`s painting of Michelle Obama shows her sitting with one hand under her chin and the other draped across her lap, while wearing a long flowing dress decorated with geometric shapes. Obama, the first African-American U.S. president, complimented Sherald for her portrait of Michelle. "I want to thank you for so spectacularly capturing the grace and beauty and intelligence and charm and hotness of the woman that I love," Obama said. He quipped that Wiley, who painted his portrait, was at a disadvantage because his subject was "less becoming." "I tried to negotiate less gray hair and Kehinde`s artistic integrity would not allow him to do what I asked," Obama said in tongue-in-cheek fashion. "I tried to negotiate smaller ears - struck out on that as well." New York Times art critic Holland Cotter said while he was impressed by Barack Obama`s unusual depiction, he was disappointed that the focus of Michelle Obama`s portrait appeared to be her dress. "I was anticipating — hoping for — a bolder, more incisive image of the strong-voiced person I imagine this former first lady to be," Cotter said in his review. Most Twitter posts described the portraits as stunning, although a few criticized them as poorly executed. "Behold the beauty of Barack and Michelle Obama`s official portrait," tweeted @newyorknewart. Michelle Obama said she hoped the portrait would have an impact on young girls of colour in the years ahead. "They will look up and they will see an image of someone who looks like them, hanging on the wall of this great American institution," she said. "I know the kind of impact that will have on their lives, because I was one of those girls." The Portrait Gallery`s tradition of commissioning presidential portraits began with President George H.W. Bush. Other portraits were acquired as gifts, bought at auctions or through other means.

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