The Obamas

• 21 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...

• 22 '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...

• 23 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...

• 24 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...

• 25 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...

• 26 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...

• 27 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...

• 28 '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...

• 29 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...

• 30 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...

• 31 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...

• 32 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...

• 33 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...

• 34 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...

• 35 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...

• 36 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...

• 37 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...

• 38 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...

• 39 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...

• 40 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...