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A family in the Washington, DC area got quite the surprise in their family photos during peak cherry blossom season – an epic photobomb!

Agence-France Presse “he had been ill for a while”.The duo’s France-based manager, Yannick Tardy, who had spoken to Mariam by phone, said Amadou had been taken to a clinic after feeling fatigued and had died later that day, per the Guardian.Amadou and his wife, Mariam Doumbia, formed the group Amadou & Marium after meeting in 1976, when Amadou was 21 and Mariam 18, at the Institute for the young blind in the Malian capital, Bamako.He had lost his eyesight at the age of 16, while Mariam became blind at age five as a consequence of untreated measles. Upon meeting, they discovered that they had similar tastes in music and began touring together in the 1980s.Their music blended traditional west African instruments such as the kora and balafon with the mainstream rock, soul and pop influences they grew up on, such as Pink Floyd and James Brown.After producing music and touring for decades, they saw international success with their 2004 album ‘Dimanche à Bamako’ and its title track.

As Celebrity Big Brother makes a triumphant return to our screens on ITV, who better to dish the dirt on what it's really like in the TV house than our favourite Irish twins, Jedward? The dynamic duo graced the show twice – first in 2011 and then again in the 2017 All-Stars Vs New Stars edition, when the show was aired on Channel 5 – and now the 33 year old pair are spilling the beans on everything from unaired health scares to the wild nights that didn't make the cut.They also give us the lowdown on their antics with Gemma Collins and their plans for solo projects.... Jedward! You’ve done CBB twice, what’s it like in there? John: It’s like Christmas! You don’t know who’s going to be round the corner.

Barack Obama is revealing new details about his longtime wife, Michelle.

UPDATED, with Maher comment: Kid Rock said that Donald Trump‘s dinner at the White House with Bill Maher was “so pleasant” and that the conversation “included things we had in common,” like “ending wokeness” and securing the border.

Brent Lang Executive Editor Ethan Lewis has been promoted to Head of Non-Fiction and Sports at Higher Ground Productions, the media company of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. At Higher Ground, Lewis has overseen the company’s expansion into sports-related content, including “Court of Gold,” “Starting 5,” which is now in production on season two, and “The Turnaround.” He will work on both non-fiction films and television.

Severance reaching its finale, when can fans expect to see season three? Read on for all the latest.The Apple TV+ sci-fi psychological thriller series is set within the fictional Lumon Corporation and follows employee Mark Scout (Adam Scott), who agrees to a “severance” procedure where his work and personal life memories are split. The process leaves subjects with no recollection of their “outie” lives while working at Lumon and vice versa.Created by Dan Erickson and executive produced by Ben Stiller, it boasts a cast that also includes John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Gwendoline Christie and Patricia Arquette.After the success of the first season in 2022, including 14 Emmy nominations, the show returned on January 17 for season two.

Severance, but what was the fate of Mark and Gemma? Read on for the full breakdown.The Apple TV+ psychological thriller series is set within the fictional Lumon Corporation and follows employee Mark Scout (Adam Scott), who agrees to a “severance” procedure where his work and personal life memories are split. The process leaves subjects, or “innies”, with no recollection of their “outie” lives while working at Lumon and vice versa.Created by Dan Erickson and executive produced by Ben Stiller, it boasts a cast that also includes John Turturro, Christopher Walken, Gwendoline Christie and Patricia Arquette.After the success of the first season in 2022, including 14 Emmy nominations, the show returned on January 17 for season two.

Michelle Obama is opening up about parenthood.

Jack Dunn “Saturday Night Live” alum Vanessa Bayer made a surprise appearance during this week’s episode of “Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney,” playing Netflix’s new AI assistant. During a break in the interview, which featured Ben Stiller, Quinta Brunson and Nick Kroll, Bayer was introduced in a phony camera test as Netflix’s new AI helper.

Aramide Tinubu Tony Award-winning playwright Branden Jacobs-Jenkins understands the intricacies of family. In his award-winning “Appropriate,” starring Sarah Paulson, he wrote about siblings ravaged by the rage of grief. In his newest Broadway play, “Purpose,” directed by Tony Award-winning Phylicia Rashad, Jacobs-Jenkins showcases a very different family whose long-held secrets and dirty laundry are put on full display during what is meant to be a celebratory weekend.

Adrienne Elrod and Rufus Gifford, who have been top strategists on Democratic campaigns and officials in recent presidential administrations, are partnering to launch a new communications, fundraising and strategy firm.

Michelle Obama is addressing the rumors about Barack Obama.

Matt Minton mminton@variety.com SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for “Long Bright River,” now streaming on Peacock. Two years before Liz Moore’s novel “Long Bright River” ever hit shelves in 2020 and became a bestseller — and one of Barack Obama’s top books of the year — she was approached by different producers. Now, it’s an eight-episode Peacock series starring Amanda Seyfried.

After a week of even greater political brinksmanship at home and abroad from Donald Trump, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro tonight weaved around admitting to HBO‘s Bill Maher host if he is running for POTUS in 2028.

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events Eric Schultz knows his way around the White House. He served as deputy White House press secretary during the Obama administration from 2014 to 2017. It’s one of the reasons that he now frequently consults on Hollywood projects about Washington.

Severance season two has been revealed, with the finale also promising a surprising amount of violence.A report by Dexerto has stated that the Australian Classification Board has revealed that Episode 10, titled Cold Harbour, will be one hour and 16 minutes long, and has been given a MA 15+ rating by the board for “strong violence and blood and gore.”It’s the highest rating for any episode of the show given by the advisory body, and a surprising description for a series that does not generally feature a lot of violence. The runtime is also significantly longer than other episodes in the show, with episode nine (The After Hours) lasting around 40 minutes.The second season of the Apple TV+ show has been warmly received by fans and critics, with many hailing episode seven in particular as a “masterpiece”.

Appearing onstage Thursday at SXSW, Michelle Obama never mentioned Donald Trump by name, but the former First Lady certainly tried to capture the tone of our times.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Michelle Obama and her older brother Craig Robinson sit down together for a new podcast series to “uncover the shared experiences that connect us all.” The two Chicago-native siblings are the hosts of “IMO With Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson,” from Higher Ground, the media company founded by President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama. On the podcast, the former First Lady and Robinson, who is executive director of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, will discuss “everyday questions” about life, relationships and the world at large.

Ahead of former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson‘s appearance here at SXSW, the duo have announced a new podcast series, IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson which will launch on March 12 with two episodes. The two will take the stage in Austin on Thursday, March 13 at 1PM CT where they’ll be recording another episode of IMO.

Barack Obama and his longtime wife, Michelle Obama, have sparked speculation that they are headed for a divorce. The couple haven’t been seen publicly together as of late, and Michelle raised eyebrows when she opted to skip out on major political Washington D.C. events such as former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral as well as Donald Trump’s inauguration.