The Obamas

• 21 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...

• 22 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...

• 23 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...

• 24 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...

• 25 The Clooney effect: Even Michelle Obama admits George is 'cute'
  George Clooney's effect on women is well known. And it seems no one is exempt from the the silver fox's charms, not even Michelle Obama. President Barack Obama's wife was very demonstrative about...

• 26 The kiss that shows Barack and Michelle are still a great match
  Barack Obama shows wife Michelle that she'll  always be his first lady with a very public show of affection. The couple were watching the US Olympic basket ball team take on Brazil...

• 27 Intimate photographs of a president at work and play
  When it comes to his first lady, Barack Obama is quite happy to wear his heart on his sleeve. In one of a series of intimate images released by the White House, the US leader – who once advised...

• 28 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...

• 29 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...

• 30 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...

• 31 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...

• 32 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...

• 33 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...

• 34 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,...

• 35 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...

• 36 '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...

• 37 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...

• 38 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...

• 39 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...

• 40 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...