Maya Rudolph’s sketch didn’t quite hit the funny bone. The comedian, 53, revealed that she and former President Barack Obama were set to appear alongside Amy Poehler and Darrell Hammond in an “SNL” sketch. However, the bit was pulled from the show. Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler dish on “SNL.” “It was a sketch where … Read more
Comedian Kumail Nanjiani has revealed the surreal moment his wife was told he was “doing it” with Michelle Obama — even though he’s never met the former first lady. “The Big Sick” star revealed in a recent podcast that his wife, Emily Gordon, told him about the fast-spreading, false rumor he was having an affair … Read more
Michelle Obama is slimmer than ever, but the internet isn’t buying it. The former first lady was accused of taking weight-loss drugs after she shared behind-the-scenes footage of a photo shoot with famous photographer Annie Leibovitz on Instagram over the weekend. “Annie Leibovitz has always known that a photo can do more than preserve a … Read more
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has friends in high places. The “Smashing Machine” actor has revealed how he knew Osama bin Laden was killed before then-President Barack Obama even announced the news to the world in May 2011. Johnson, 53, explained that he has “a friend of a friend” who gave him a call at the … Read more
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith defended President Donald Trump against those who blame him for the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine war during a fiery rant on his podcast, “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” on Monday. During his defense of Trump, Smith shifted blame onto former presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama and Bill Clinton for their … Read more
Stephen A. Smith has hit back at Michelle Obama. The former First Lady took a jab at Smith’s employer, ESPN, name-dropping the longtime host and saying the network’s shows were like watching reality television, namely “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” “It’s all a sociological study. They think that sports is better reality TV, I’m like, … Read more
It is no secret that ESPN programming looks a lot different now than it did even 10 or so years ago. A network that constantly flooded viewers with some of the best highlights from the day before has turned into lots of talking-head shows like “First Take,” “Get Up,” “NFL Live” and “The Pat McAfee … Read more
Michelle Obama has weighed in on her eldest daughter Malia’s decision to drop her last name in professional projects. The former First Lady said the 26-year-old is “trying to make her way” in the film industry after it emerged that she now uses the name Malia Ann in a professional setting. “I mean, it is … Read more
Malia Obama is being accused of copying an indie filmmaker’s work for her Nike commercial released earlier this month — the first ad the former president’s daughter has directed. Natalie Jasmine Harris, 27, said Obama’s one-minute commercial had scenes that were “shockingly similar” to her own 2024 short film “Grace.” The scene in question is one … Read more
She made her do what? Michelle Obama recently called out Ellen DeGeneres for forcing her to do one particularly strenuous activity on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” back in 2012. Obama, 61, recalled the incident during an appearance on Amy Poehler’s “Good Hang” podcast this week amid a discussion about aging. Michelle Obama made a light … Read more
In a new episode of her podcast, former first lady Michelle Obama says that she grew up thankful, but that kids today are significantly less so. “When I think about what our parents did or didn’t do, and maybe it’s a little bit different because we’re brother-sister, because that same gender dynamic may make it a little … Read more
Former first lady Michelle Obama said she stopped spanking her daughters when they were growing up because it made her feel “silly.” Obama said she spanked Malia and Sasha — now 26 and 23 — a few times before she felt that it wasn’t an effective way to discipline them, and the corporal punishment made … Read more
Michelle Obama can’t stop talking about her “me” era. On the most recent episode of “IMO with Michelle Obama & Craig Robinson,” the podcast she co-hosts with her brother, she shed light on her much-publicized absences from both President Jimmy Carter’s Jan. 9 funeral and President Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration. The former first lady played … Read more
Meghan Markle has been labeled “inadvisable” and “enormously shallow” by royal biographer Tina Brown for kickstarting several business ventures simultaneously. The Duchess of Sussex, 43, has rolled out a series of new businesses in recent months, from her new Netflix show and lifestyle brand to a shiny new podcast and digital storefront. But it seems as though the “Suits” alum’s professional strategy … Read more
Single-ish. Tracee Ellis Ross has opened up about her dating life – and the real reason why she prefers to be with younger men. The “Black-ish” actress, 52, discussed her love life this week during an appearance on Michelle Obama’s “IMO” podcast, which the former first lady co-hosts with her brother, Craig Robinson. Tracee Ellis … Read more
Kerry Washington had to warn the White House about what became her breakout TV role. The actress, 47, revealed on “The View” Wednesday that she called Barack Obama’s administration during his presidency to let them know about her role in “Scandal.” “I had to call Valerie Jarrett, who worked for the Obamas, and say, ‘I … Read more
Barack Obama got candid on his daughter Malia dropping her last name in a professional setting. After the 26-year-old tried to distance herself from her famous moniker for her directorial debut, the former president, 63, said he warned her that doing so wouldn’t hide her connection to her parents. “Her first film went to Sundance and … Read more
Barack Obama lost himself at Kamala Harris’ latest rally. The former president, 63, surprised everyone when he rapped Eminem’s “Lose Yourself” on Tuesday night in front of Harris supporters at her rally in Detroit. But here’s the kicker — Eminem was there to witness the whole thing! Eminem introduces Barack Obama at Kamala Harris’ Detroit … Read more
In September 2008, members of a Wayward, Fla., chapter of the Ku Klux Klan concocted an elaborate scheme to kill Barack Obama days before he was elected president. They planned every detail, identifying the day, time, and location of the hit; obsessing over the senator’s motorcade alignments; securing .50-caliber rifles for the deed; and arranging … Read more
Hollywood’s elite are at war over President Biden — and it could cost the Democrats millions of dollars and crucial A-list support they rely on. Tinseltown is arguably the most important and influential Democratic stronghold in the country, but The Post can reveal the fury behind the scenes as a wealth of power players and … Read more