The Obamas

• 21 Barack Obama sings the blues with Mick Jagger at the White House
  US President Barack Obama is fast gaining a reputation for his smooth vocal talents. The American leader has been singing the blues with artists including Mick Jagger and BB King after a night of music...

• 22 Barack follows own advice to 'go big' on Valentine's Day
  After reminding US men to spoil their other halves on the most romantic day of the year, Barack Obama followed his own advice. The American president took Michelle out for a fancy dinner at posh Virginia...

• 23 Michelle O wins Ellen's fitness challenge with 25 press ups
  There's no end to Michelle Obama's zest for life.  A few weeks after her fun-packed 48th birthday, the US first lady has been getting into the groove and showing off just how...

• 24 Crowds go wild for soul singer Barack Obama
  Barack Obama sent the crowds wild during a fundraising event in New York. But it wasn't the president's speech that made the 1400-strong audience clap and cheer. While boosting his reelection campaign,...

• 25 Barack Obama charms the crowds as he sings Al Green's hit 'Let's Stay Together'
  Barack Obama charms the crowds as he sings Al Green's hit 'Let's Stay Together'

• 26 Birthday girl Michelle still game for a laugh at 48
  This week, she turned 48 years young, and it seems that Michelle Obama is as fun-loving as ever.  Barack Obama's wife was in high spirits as the couple threw open the doors of the...

• 27 High fives and flip flops: The Obamas' festive trip to Hawaii
  Barack Obama took some time out from his festive trip to Hawaii to visit servicemen and their families. And one youngster seemed thrilled by the President's visit as he scrambled up onto a seat to high...

• 28 White House Beliebers give Justin an enthusiastic welcome
  Judging by the warmth of the reception given to pop's biggest teen sensation, the movement of true Beliebers extends to the White House.  President Obama's girls Malia, 13, and Sasha,...

• 29 Santa and Kermit the Frog join the festive fun at the White House
  With Santa in their midst, and Kermit the frog perched on the first lady's shoulder, the Obamas sing a rousing rendition of Walking in a Winter Wonderland. The famous muppet provided festive cheer by...

• 30 First pet Bo presides over Michelle's winter wonderland
  America's first dog Bo takes pride of place in the White House's dazzling Christmas decorations. When Michelle Obama unveiled them eagle-eyed observers will have noticed replicas of the first family's little...

• 31 Barack pardons 'luckiest turkey on earth' in curious Thanksgiving custom
  On Wednesday, President Barack Obama took a break from the economic crisis and securing world peace to focus his mind on a more pressing issue –  saving a 45-pound turkey named Liberty. Every...

• 32 Behind the scenes with the Obamas: Candid snapshots of a presidential family life
  The last few months have been intense and difficult for US President Barack Obama. Although his foreign policies have been a success - he lead the search for Osama Bin Laden and followed closely...

• 33 'No one wants to hear about Barack's day': Michelle on 'normal' life in the White House
  In public, their life is anything but typical. But behind the closed doors of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, things remain surprisingly normal for America's First Family. In a candid interview with iVillage...

• 34 Where technology met humanity: Remembering Steve Jobs
  In 1976, a California college dropout started a small business in a spare room at his home. By his death on October 5, 2011 that company, Apple, was worth $75.18 bn and its founder, Steve Jobs,...

• 35 America remembers the day that changed the world forever
  It took five hours to read the names of the 2,753, victims who died in New York when the Twin Towers were attacked 10 years ago. America showed its solidarity with heartbroken family members by holding...

• 36 Seaside relaxation for the Camerons and the Obamas
  Busy world leaders David Cameron and Barack Obama have both taken some time out to relax with their families. And it seems they have very similar taste in getaway spots - chosing seaside towns Port...

• 37 Newly-released Lindsay, the Obamas and Becks celebrate July 4
  Luckily, for Lindsay Lohan both the Indepedence Day weekend and her 25th birthday coincided with the end of her house arrest. The troubled actress took full advantage of her newfound freedom to hang...

• 38 'I knew he was a special person': Michelle Obama on first meeting Barack
  'I knew he was a special person': Michelle Obama on first meeting Barack

• 39 Michelle reminds Britain why she's the first lady of cool
  Since Michelle Obama captured the public imagination during her husband's presidential campaign, other powerful personalities - such as Lady Gaga and the Duchess of Cambridge - have come along. Yet,...

• 40 Tongs at the ready: Barack Obama and David Cameron bond over the barbecue
  It's an image that epitomises the strength of relations between the US and the UK. Tongs in hand, Barack Obama and David Cameron manned a grill together at a barbecue held in honour of...