The Obamas

• 21 Shared goals at G8 summit as David Cameron cheers on Chelsea to victory
  An ecstatic David Cameron punches the air in victory as Barack Obama and other world leaders are gripped by the Champions League final on screen.   CLICK ON PHOTO FOR FULL GALLERY This was the...

• 22 Barack jokes about Becks' underwear line
  It started out as a ceremony to congratulate LA Galaxy for winning the US soccer league. But thanks to Barack Obama, the White House reception swiftly turned into a Mickey-taking session at the expense...

• 23 Barack treats Tinseltown to his presidential punch lines
  What do Kim Kardashian, Hillary Clinton and the US Secret Service all have in common –  they were all targets of Barack Obama's humour at a White House gala.   Taking...

• 24 Return to form for lady in black Lindsay at White House dinner
  A healthy glow in her cheeks, and strawberry blonde hair tumbling over her shoulders – Lindsay Lohan looks better than ever. The Mean Girls actress put in a smouldering appearance at the White House...

• 25 Barack Obama goes back in time on the historic Rosa Parks bus
  On the campaign trail, President Obama has been reminding himself just how far his country has come in terms of civil rights.  The US premier visited the bus made famous by Rosa Parks when she...

• 26 Barack Obama goes wild with the first family at the White House
  This wasn't the president's usual way of addressing the public. Pulling faces and baring his teeth at the audience, Barack Obama got firmly in character as he gave a reading of Where the Wild Things...

• 27 Malia Obama 'safe' after powerful earthquake in Mexico
  The US President's daughter Malia Obama is "safe and was never in danger", after an earthquake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale hit Mexico, where she was on a school trip,...

• 28 Behind the scenes of the lavish White House welcome for David and Samantha
  It was the biggest party ever thrown by the Obamas. And Britain's David and Samantha Cameron had access all areas, including the Truman Balcony and the Blue Room, where the Prime Minister signed the guest...

• 29 'Very pretty' Samantha wins Barack's approval at glittering White House gala
  It was her official debut on the world stage, and Samantha Cameron didn't disappoint, wowing with vintage elegance at a White House gala. She also won praise from the US president...

• 30 Samantha flies the flag for British fashion as Barack say he's 'chuffed' about US visit
  Elegant in a colour-block style crepe dress by London-based designer Roksanda Ilincic, and shoes by LK Bennett, David Cameron's wife Samantha was a perfect ambassador for British fashion. The power...

• 31 Male bonding for David and Barack
  It's not known if they were discussing the economic crisis or how to bring about world peace. But, whatever the topic, two of the world's most powerful men seemed to be relishing their hot dogs when...

• 32 Michelle Obama is on sparkling form at Governors' Dinner
  Barack Obama's first lady was on sparkling form at the Governors' Dinner, in an incredible one shoulder, jewelled gown. America's most powerful couple were hosting the glamorous gala in the...

• 33 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...

• 34 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...

• 35 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...

• 36 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,...

• 37 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'

• 38 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...

• 39 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...

• 40 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,...