Barack Obama: Last News

Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain told his ex-girlfriend “you were reckless with my heart” hours before he hanged himself, a new biography has claimed. The anguished final texts to Italian actress Asia Argento are contained in an unauthorised and controversial biography by Charles Leerhsen called Down and Out in Paradise: The Life of Anthony Bourdain. Bourdain was 61 when he killed himself in a hotel room in Alsace, France, in June 2018.

Malia and Sasha Obama have been spending more and more time living their Los Angeles lives while living away from parents Barack and Michelle Obama.MORE: Malia and Sasha Obama twin in green during rare LA outing togetherHowever, they were able to enjoy some quality family time when their dad made the trip to California to be with them.VIDEO: Malia and Sasha Obama's style evolutionIn photos shared by Daily Mail, the former US President was seen having dinner with his two daughters at Hamasaku, an expensive LA sushi restaurant.While Barack had a great time visiting, Michelle couldn't be with them, as she was in New York at the same time being inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame.MORE: Malia Obama looks so much like her famous mother, Michelle, in remarkable throwback photoThe three were spotted together on Saturday night exiting the restaurant as Barack waved to the staffers and turned down their offer for free dessert after.His secret service staff patiently waited, with their car parked in the handicapped spot nearby for the next couple of hours, and escorted him away once done.A post shared by Barack Obama (@barackobama)Barack spent some time with his daughters while in LABarack even shared a throwback photograph of himself with his daughters on the same day, celebrating Banned Books Week.The three were pictured enjoying a book that Malia had picked up as he wrote about celebrating books that had often been written by people of color or those from the LGBTQ+ communities.MORE: Malia Obama's style evolution - see how she's changedMORE: Malia Obama rocks waist-length braids as she steps out with reported boyfriend in New YorkSasha, 21, has been completing her senior year at the University of Southern California

Chernobyl director Johan Renck and Spaceman producer Michael Parets have launched a production company.

Michelle and Barack Obama's two daughters are growing up to be strong, independent women, and they'll always carry a part of their famous parents with them.The former POTUS and First Lady are incredibly proud of both Malia and Sasha as they carve out their futures, but a walk down memory lane for Michelle proved they're taking after her in more ways than one. MORE: Malia Obama rocks waist-length braids as she steps out in NY with reported boyfriend When Michelle took to Instagram with a photo of herself from 1991, fans were startled at just how much she looks like her oldest child.WATCH: Michelle Obama reveals what she took from The White House In the black and white image, Michelle's side-profile looked just like Malia's. Her elegant long neck and lean physique has been inherited by her daughter and the resemblance was uncanny. Malia is around the same age as Michelle was in her photo and isn't following in her mom's career footsteps but she is successful as a screenwriter. MORE: Sasha Obama unveils bold new look as she starts new college year MORE: Inside Sasha Obama's living arrangement at college in LAShe moved to Los Angeles from New York last year, and landed a job working with Donald Glover on his new Amazon series - with the working title, Hive - and it sounds like she's doing an incredible job.  Michelle shared a photo from her twenties Speaking to Vanity Fair earlier this year, Donald spoke about his Beyonce-inspired project and opened up about Malia's work too. "Her writing style is great," he said: "She's just like, an amazingly talented person.

Malia and Sasha Obama have become Gen-Z style icons. The sisters were spotted out over the past week separately in Los Angeles as they carried out different activities.Sasha Obama masters the college look with a Poppy Lissiman tote and boyfriend jeansMalia Obama and her boyfriend Dawit Eklund wear matching outfitsMalia was photographed on a social outing, spending some time at Soho House, in Los Angeles.

Sara Gilbert was spotted running errands on her $3000 Super73 electric motorbike in Los Angeles on Thursday.The Roseanne actress, 47, wore black trousers, boots, a green shirt, and a black helmet.Gilbert looked deep in concentration as she pedaled her way down the sidewalk with her hands gripping the handlebars.  Sick bike: Sara Gilbert, 47, was spotted running errands on her $3000 Super73 electric motorbike in Los Angeles on ThursdayThe outing comes two days after the premiere of season five of Gilbert’s wildly successful show, The Connors.The plot picked up a few months after the joyous nuptials of Darlene (Gilbert) and Ben as they honeymoon together on Lake Michigan with another newly-wed couple Jakie and Neville as they all run into tension trying to save money.Other characters in the show head off for a night at a waterpark, where Harris and Mark bond unexpectedly as Mark copes with the news that his ex-boyfriend is dating someone else. The Conners was a series born from controversy when leading lady Roseanne Barr found herself in trouble over a tweet.The Conners supplanted Roseanne in May of 2018, firing her from the show claiming her tweet about Valerie Jarrett, a former advisor for ex-President Barack Obama was racist.

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Elton John is set to perform at the White House on Friday. The concert will take place on the South Lawn.The event is called "A Night When Hope and History Rhyme," a reference to a poem by Seamus Heaney that President Joe Biden often quotes. The South Lawn performance is being organized with A+E Networks and the History Channel.

Roseanne Barr will produce and perform in a new comedy special for Fox Nation, Fox News Media’s subscription streaming service.

Michelle Obama took to social media to share her experience of meeting Queen Elizabeth II for the first time. According to the author and philanthropist, it was her and President Barack Obama’s first trip overseas. Although she was nervous because she had “never met royalty before,” the late monarch immediately made her feel safe and welcomed.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor Add Chris Redd to the list of veteran cast members walking away from “Saturday Night Live.” Redd has decided to exit NBC’s venerable late-night showcase after five seasons on the program, and is just the latest member of what has been one of the program’s largest casts in recent memory to leave ahead of its 48th season. Lorne Michaels, the show’s longtime executive producer, had anticipated a season of change earlier in the year, and recently suggested the current group of comics stayed together to help each other get through the pandemic. “Being a part of ‘SNL’ has been the experience of a lifetime. Five years ago, I walked into 30 Rock knowing that this was an amazing opportunity for growth,:” Redd said in a statement. “Now, with friends who have become family and memories I will cherish forever, I’m grateful to Lorne Michaels and to the entire ‘SNL’ organization. From the bottom of my heart, I can’t thank you all enough.”

Killing Eve actress Sandra Oh and Peep Show star Sophie Winkleman were among the celebrities who attended Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral today (September 19).The former was at the service held at Westminster Abbey as part of the Canadian delegation as a member of the Order of Canada while Winkleman, who famously played Big Suze on the long-running sitcom, is actually a member of the Royal family because she’s married to Lord Frederick Windsor, making her title Lady Frederick Windsor.Her husband is the son of the Queen’s cousin Prince Michael of Kent, who is 53rd in line to the British throne. She also attended the Platinum Jubilee celebrations earlier in the summer.A post shared by Sandra Oh (@iamsandraohinsta)TV presenter and adventurer Bear Grylls also attended the service and was there to represent the Scouts.“Chief Scout, @BearGrylls, will represent Scouts at State Funeral today and pay final respects to our Patron, HM The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family,” the Scouts tweeted.Chief Scout, @BearGrylls, will represent Scouts at State Funeral today and pay final respects to our Patron, HM The Queen. Our thoughts are with the Royal Family.

Former US President Barack Obama has revealed Queen Elizabeth reminded him of his grandmother. The politician has filmed a special video reflecting on the time he and his wife Michelle spent with Her Majesty during their time in the White House and in the film he praised her for treating her guests with such "generosity" as well as recalling anecdotes about the kindness she showed to the couple's two daughters, Malia and Sasha. He posted the film on his Twitter account, writing: "Michelle and I were lucky enough to know Her Majesty The Queen.

Barack Obama has shared some personal family memories from their time with the Queen on the day of her funeral.MORE: The Queen's funeral live updates - royal family bid an emotional farewell to the monarchThe former POTUS praised the late monarch for her generosity, especially when it came to his two daughters, Malia and Sasha.In a touching video, Barack said: "She could not have been more kind of thoughtful to me and Michelle."VIDEO: Emotional moments from the Queen's funeral He then recalled a time that the entire family were travelling to London, and how Buckingham Palace had reached out.MORE: Watch: Royals including Prince George and Princess Charlotte sing God Save the King for the first time at Queen's funeralMORE: Queen Elizabeth II's great-grandchildren attend funeral – live updates and photos"Her Majesty had invited Michelle and the two girls to tea. She then offered to drive the two girls around in her golden carriage around the grounds of Buckingham Palace.

Her Majesty the Queen ruled over Britain and the Commonwealth for 70 years, making her the longest reigning British monarch, and the fifth longest in world history. As sovereign and Head of State her unfaltering sense of duty and commitment to her role earned her enormous respect around the globe.The Queen’s devotion to a life of service meant she fulfilled her official duties well into her 90s, from hosting diplomats, ambassadors, and Heads of State, to overseeing new sessions of Parliament, bestowing awards, supporting charities, and addressing the nation during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sasha Obama's college compassion has been revealed as Euphoria actress Storm Reid.MORE: Sasha Obama unveils bold new look as she starts new college year In photos published by the Daily Mail the two were seen arriving at the campus of University of Southern California (USC) within minutes of each other, although it was unclear if they were attending the same class.WATCH: Sasha Obama shows off incredible dance movesStorm, 19, who stars alongside Zendaya in the Emmy-winning series wore ripped blue denim jeans with a hot pink crochet crop top, while Sasha showed off her boho fashion sense with a tie-dye purple maxi skirt and whte cropped shirt.The 21-year-old displayed simple earring studs and put her stomach on display to show off her navel piercing.MORE: Michelle Obama wows in a figure-flattering jumpsuitSasha's hair was loose and she looked stoic as she vaped and listened to her trusty AirPods.Sasha moved to Los Angeles after transferring from the University of Michigan. She lives with her older sister Malia, 24, who is working in a writer's room for television.

Producer Eric Paquette and Culture House Media co-founder Carri Belinda Twigg are among Joe Biden’s entertainment industry appointments to the President’s Advisory Committee on the Arts.

Barack Obama will provide an in person interview on Sunday, September 25th, at the Manchester Grand Hyatt hotel. Michelle and Barack Obama look proud unveiling their official White House portraitPresident Barack Obama reveals Queen Elizabeth II ‘quietly’ invited his two daughters for tea at the palaceA post shared by L'ATTITUDE (@lattitudeevent)The event made the announcement on their Instagram.

Malia Obama is passionate about her future. The hard-working 24-year-old is carving out a career in screenwriting after graduating from Harvard and moving to Los Angeles. MORE: Malia Obama rocks waist-length braids as she steps out in NY with reported boyfriend She's since landed a job working with Donald Glover on his new Amazon series - with the working title, Hive - and it sounds like she's doing an incredible job. WATCH: Michelle Obama opens up about life without Malia and Sasha at homeSpeaking to Vanity Fair earlier this year, Donald spoke about his Beyonce-inspired project and opened up about Malia's work too. "Her writing style is great," he said: "She's just like, an amazingly talented person. She's really focused, and she's working really hard."MORE: Inside Sasha Obama's living arrangement at college in LAMORE: Sasha Obama unveils bold new look as she starts new college year He added: "I feel like she’s just somebody who's gonna have really good things coming soon." Barack says of everything he's done, he's most proud of being a dad to his daughtersDonald isn't the only one who sees her talent either.

James Taylor is kicking off the White House’s Inflation Reduction Act celebration. The six-time Grammy Award winner, 74, sang "Fire and Rain" in front of the White House on Tuesday afternoon.Taylor was seated in a navy-blue blazer and a gray hat as he strummed his guitar in front of the cameras and audience. Taylor has shared his opinion on politics in the past.

Inflation eased somewhat in August, but it was far less than expected.