My Publicist Note Book

Credit Ben Wiseman Isn’t it delicious that after trafficking in racism, promoting sexism and using a lie about Barack Obama’s birthplace as a pivot into political relevance, Donald Trump could receive his final death blow from a black woman: the president’s wife? And isn’t it interesting that after so many years of keeping a studied distance from the ugliness of the political arena, the first lady is throwing herself with such passion into this grotesque campaign? That says everything about the singular threat that Trump poses, and she’s emerging as the fiercest counter to it: Michelle Obama, octopus slayer. She’s effective because she has never gone looking for a fight — we know that about her. She acts when she has something to defend, and as she made clear in a stirring, searing speech late last week, that’s more than her husband’s legacy, which a Trump victory would decimate. It’s her dignity as a woman. It’s the dignity of all women. I don’...

Age ain't nothing but a number Fifty and Fabulous!   Vanessa Bell Calloway Vanessa Bell Calloway is another favorite of ours who keeps getting better with time! We love her effortlessly elegant style. Halle Berry Halle Berry may have just joined the 50 and over club this year but we've got to say, she's killing it. We'd expect nothing less from this  forever flawless queen. Robin Givens It's hard to believe that Robin Givens is a day over 35 but one thing's for sure,  this  is how you do 51.  Angela Bassett Oh Angela Bassett. She's body, hair, skin, fashion, relationship and career goals wrapped up into one stunning 58-year-old woman. This eye-popping yellow number is just one mere example of her consistent slayage. Vanessa Williams Vanessa Williams has always been stunning so at 53, is showing no signs of slowing down.  Michelle Obama Oh how we love First Lady Mich...

The State Dining room of the White House has been refurbished with new arm chairs, side chairs, and draperies suspended from carved and gilded poles, all of which were selected with the approval of the Committee for the Preservation of the White House in consultation with first lady Michelle Obama in Washington. WASHINGTON  — Michelle Obama has given the White House State Dining Room a bit of a touch-up. The first lady has added peacock blue and ecru striped silk draperies and custom-made mahogany chairs to the room where many dinners and other White House events take place. The gradual refurbishment has been under way since a new custom-made rug arrived in 2012. Gone are ivory silk-brocade curtains that were designed with flowers, baskets and ribbons, along with older chairs upholstered in beige-colored fabric. The Committee for the Preservation of the White House approved the upgrades at a cost of $ 595,000. The cost was not immediately available, but the changes were pa...

Bill Clinton, Usher and now add this big name to the list of people working to get Michelle Nunn (D. GA) elected. First Lady Michelle Obama , Secretary Duncan to Launch Fifth Annual Back-to-School Bus Tour Monday in Atlanta The First Lady is coming to Atlanta next week for an education rally, a voter registration rally and a fundraiser for Democratic Senate candidate Michelle Nunn. First Lady Michelle Obama will   spend Monday in Atlanta ... to help the campaign of Democratic U.S. Senate hopeful Michelle Nunn and promote her education initiatives.   First Lady Michelle Obama   will join   U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan   in launching the fifth annual back-to-school   bus tour   Monday in Atlanta. This year’s “Partners in Progress” trip will include stops in Georgia, Alabama and Tennessee, highlighting the states' commitment to encourage reform and innovation and help all students achieve success.   Duncan’s da...

First Lady Michelle Obama’s push for healthier meal options in schools earned her a cameo appearance on the comedy website “Funny or Die.” In the online faux trailer “Snackpocalypse,” high school students become junk food zombies after the school president runs an initiative to allow junk food and sodas in the vending machines. Actress Chloe Grace Moretz plays the role of the heroine and takes on the task of saving the students because she is “different” because she would rather eat healthy foods like apples and carrots. After Moretz is able to rescue the apple from the last healthy vending machine, the clip cuts to Mrs. Obama watching the trailer and eating a carrot. “Don’t you hate when trailers give away the whole movie?” Mrs. Obama says as she takes a bite of the carrot. “Can’t we just watch Frozen again?” The first lady’s support for healthy living doesn’t stop with just promoting healthier eating options. On Wednesday, Mrs. Obama applauded and prais...

Muppets movie takes White House,  Kermit gets award Kermit the Frog kisses hand of first lady Michelle at screening of Disney's 'Muppets Most Wanted' for military kids and families, Kermit the Frog  gets around. On Tuesday night he and the rest of the Muppets were at the  Los Angeles premiere of their new movie; today he took to the White House to entertain military families via snappy repartee with first lady  Michelle Obama . Obama screened Disney's  Muppets Most Wanted for military kids and their families as part of her "Joining Forces" effort to support veterans and active-duty personnel and their families. Obama called the kids "heroes" who are just as "strong and brave" as their parents and who often have to balance homework and caring for siblings with frequent changes of address. The green one, invited to share the podium with her, echoed her praise. "I always say it's not easy being green, and that so...