The Obamas

All the latest news, photos and more on Barack and Michelle Obama and family

First family get into the festive groove at Christmas concert

President Barack Obama and his family were the heart and soul of the party at this year's annual Christmas in Washington concert. Mr Obama, accompanied by wife Michelle, daughters Sasha and Malia, and...

Barack Obama lights up Washington and declares 'it's Christmas time'

Could another biopic be on the horizon? Meryl Streep and Hillary Clinton bond at gala

The Obamas get festive with 'Bo-flakes' and a gingerbread White House

'These birds are moving forward' says Barack Obama as he pardons turkeys

Barack Obama took on the annual tradition of pardoning the National Thanksgiving Turkey on Wednesday evening accompanied by his two daughters Sasha and Malia. This year, Barack pardoned two lucky birds,...

Barack and Boris pull in the votes as top fantasy dinner guests

Having recently won a second term in the US election, Barack Obama has proved he is also a winner with the British public. The 44th American president was voted as one of...

First Lady Michelle Obama gets first look at 'Downton Abbey' ahead of US release

As First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama is used to certain perks of her job, and it seems one of those includes being the first to see Downton Abbey before anyone else in the US. The Sun reports...

First Lady Michelle Obama welcomes four more fashionable years in recycled Michael Kors

On Tuesday night, the people of America declared Barack Obama their President for a second term, meaning fashion fans have another four years of enjoying the first lady’s invariably fantastic...

'I'm in tears': Eva Longoria leads stars celebrating Barack Obama's win

The look on her face said it all - jubilant Barack Obama supporter Eva Longoria couldn't have been any happier with the results of the US presidential election. Her arms raised high in the air, and...

Yes he can! President Barack Obama is re-elected for a second term

President Barack Obama was re-elected to a second term on Tuesday night in what many called the closest presidential race in recent U.S. history. The president claimed victory at 4.20am UK time as...

The Boss and Jay-Z join stars giving Barack Obama final election push

It's been proclaimed the closest fought US election in recent history – so Barack Obama must be glad to have the support of some A-list celebrities, as well as a couple of music legends, as the race...

Barack Obama declares New York a 'major disaster' after Hurricane Sandy leaves 17 dead

President Barack Obama has declared New York a "major disaster" after Americans awoke to scenes of devastation. Hurricane Sandy hit the East coast of the US overnight, leaving at least 17 people...

Katy Perry lets her ballot dress do the talking as she rocks out for Obama

There was little doubt as to who gets Katy Perry's vote as the Part Of Me singer performed at a rally for President Barack Obama in Nevada – her dress was a complete giveaway. The 28-year-old wore...

Unlucky in love: Eva Longoria splits from sportsman boyfriend Mark Sanchez

It seems Eva Longoria has been unlucky in love again after splitting from her American footballer boyfriend Mark Sanchez. The actress began dating the New York Jets star, 25, in June. He has...

'I couldn't wait for Election Day!': Excited Michelle casts early vote for husband

Election Day came early for an excited Michelle Obama, who enthusiastically shared the news she has already casted her vote. 'I couldn't wait for Election Day!' tweeted the First Lady, accompanied...

Barack and Michelle celebrate 20 years of marriage

In 1989 a young lawyer invited his colleague out for ice cream. It was the start of a romance which would result in two decades of marriage, and a stable partnership that would fascinate the world...

David Cameron put President Obama on hold for tennis, says friend

David Cameron postponed a phone call from Barack Obama to secure victory in a game of tennis, according to one of his friends. The claim was made by Charlie Brooks – who went to...

Gwyneth and Cameron bring Hollywood glam to UK Obama fundraiser

Just days after pals Gwyneth Paltrow and Cameron Diaz dropped in on a wedding fair in Windsor, the pair have been out and about looking fabulous in the UK once again. This time, however...

All-star cast support Barack Obama: Scarlett Johansson and Eva Longoria speak up for US leader

With Scarlett Johansson, Eva Longoria and Tom Hanks all showing their support, Barack Obama couldn't have hoped for a glitzier finish to the Democratic party convention. But the...

Michelle Obama on dating Barack and loving him more than she did four years ago

America's self-declared mom-in-chief reminded voters of her family's humble beginnings in her pitch to keep her husband in the White House. To ripples of laughter, Michelle Obama told anecdotes about...