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Viola Davis says criticism of her Michelle Obama portrayal is ‘incredibly hurtful’

Viola Davis would like critics to remember there’s a person behind any performance — including her recent portrayal of former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Los Angeles Times

Viola Davis says ‘critics absolutely serve no purpose’

Oscar-winning actor hits back at the negative response to her performance as Michelle Obama in drama series The First Lady

The Guardian - US

Sasha Obama's snapped with new boyfriend - son of Hollywood actor Clifton Powell

The second daughter of former US President Barack Obama looked in good spirits as she took a stroll around Hollywood with her boyfriend Clifton Powell Jr – with the romance recently confirmed by mum Michelle

Daily Mirror

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Barack and Michelle Obama parting ways with Spotify

Higher Ground and Spotify have clashed over the past three years of their partnership, according to Bloomberg.

Axios

Barack Obama's daughter Sasha dating Hollywood actor's son

Michelle Obama let slip her daughter's new relationship during an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Daily Record

Obamas Look To Move Beyond Spotify To Amazon, iHeartMedia

Barack and Michelle Obama look to end their association with Swedish streaming giant Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT),

Benzinga

Barack Obama's daughter Sasha is dating the 24-year-old son of a Hollywood actor

Sasha Obama, 20, is believed to have met her new beau Clifton Powell Jr. after she transferred from University of Michigan to USC in Los Angeles. He is the son of Clifton Powell Snr. who starred in the film Ray

Daily Mirror

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Barack and Michelle Obama to end exclusive podcasting deal with Spotify, reports say

Obamas’ media company Higher Ground reportedly seeking new partner

The Guardian - AU

Joyce Kenner, CPS’ most prominent principal, to retire after 3 decades at Whitney Young H.S.

Kenner, 65, has become synonymous with Whitney Young Magnet High School over her 32 years at the highly prestigious selective enrollment school.

Chicago Sun-Times

Michelle Obama says ‘adult’ daughters Sasha and Malia ‘now have boyfriends and real lives’

‘They have grown up right before our very eyes’

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama to address democracy summit June 13 in LA

A nonpartisan voting organization founded by Michelle Obama says she's delivering the keynote address at its upcoming summit on democracy

The Independent UK

Obama relatives sue Milwaukee school alleging racial bias

The brother of former first lady Michelle Obama and his wife are suing a private Milwaukee school alleging it refused to allow their two young sons to re-enroll after they voiced concerns that racism and inappropriate conduct at the school was not addressed

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama’s brother sues Milwaukee school for kicking out his kids

Dispute centres around whether parents went above and beyond to raise concerns

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama sues Milwaukee school for kicking out his kids

Dispute centers around whether parents went above and beyond to raise concerns

The Independent UK

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Los Angeles Times

When they go low, Viola Davis’ fans go high and defend her Michelle Obama portrayal

Many people are huge fans of Viola Davis. Alas, some people are not huge fans of what Viola Davis does with her face in her new portrayal of Michelle Obama.

The Independent UK

The First lady: Fans point out strange mannerism Viola Davis incorporated when playing Michelle Obama

‘Michelle Obama did not purse her lips THAT much,’ one user wrote

The Guardian - UK

Viola Davis on Hollywood: ‘You either have to be a Black version of a white ideal, or you have to be white’

She rose from poverty to become the first Black person to win acting’s triple crown. Now she is playing Michelle Obama and opening up about her tough path to the top

Salon

First Lady doesn't live up to its icons

Not even Viola Davis, Gillian Anderson and Michelle Pfeiffer can save this loose braid of slight biographical drama

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The Independent UK

'First Lady' drama spotlights Roosevelt, Ford, Obama spouses

Showtime's series “The First Lady” dramatizes the lives of three presidential spouses during their time in and outside the White House

Chicago Tribune

‘The First Lady’ review: Famous actors take on roles of Michelle Obama, Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt in a series that needs to dig deeper

Would Showtime’s “The First Lady” work better if it hadn’t cast such famously recognizable actors to play Michelle Obama, Betty Ford and Eleanor Roosevelt? Who’s to say, but I found it more difficult than usual to suspend my disbelief over the course of this 10-part series, which toggles between the…

The Independent UK

Author banned from reading unicorn book to Ohio school because solo parent claimed he was recruiting kids ‘to become gay’

School authorities were concerned Jason Tharp was ‘coming with an agenda to recruit kids to become gay’

Tribune News Service

Viola Davis was 'terrified' playing Michelle Obama in Showtime's 'First Lady'

Viola Davis doesn't come across as an actor who's easily intimidated. So it's a bit surprising to hear her reveal how daunted she was by the task of playing Michelle Obama in "The First Lady," which celebrates the life of three White House icons.

The Independent UK

EXCERPT: Jill Biden, navigating a prominent platform

The following excerpt is from the introduction of “Jill: A Biography of the First Lady,” by Associated Press journalists Julie Pace and Darlene Superville. The book details the life of Dr. Jill Biden. Superville covers the White House for the AP; Pace, a former White House correspondent and Washington bureau…

The Independent UK

Author banned from reading ‘It’s Okay to Be a Unicorn’ at school and kids’ rainbow drawings removed for being too ‘political’

School authorities were concerned Jason Tharp was ‘coming with an agenda to recruit kids to become gay’

Chicago Sun-Times

Showtime series skims the surface of three compelling women’s stories in ‘The First Lady’

The writing is often clunky, obvious and filled with Big Picture Messaging, and too many of the supporting characters are one-note caricatures.

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