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Barack and Michelle Obama finally get portrait reception on return to White House

Joe Biden ‘welcomed home’ the Obamas - together at the White House for the first time in five years

Evening Standard

Here they are: Obamas' White House portraits being unveiled

Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are unveiling their official White House portraits

The Independent UK

Why did Donald Trump block the Obamas’ portraits and why was the decision so controversial?

Republican’s hostility meant no painting of America’s first Black president and first lady have hung at the White House until now

The Independent UK

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Hollywood is chasing dignitaries like never before. Who's reaping the dividends?

We've seen Hillary Clinton stand by her husband after he had an affair with a White House intern. We've seen her endure 11 grueling hours of questioning about Benghazi. And we've seen her gracefully concede a presidential election to the former host of "The Apprentice."

Los Angeles Times

Big reveal: Biden to help unveil Obama White House portrait

It’s been more than a decade since President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, welcomed back George W

The Independent UK

Bidens to host Obamas at White House for unveiling of their official portraits

Unveiling was supposed to happen during Trump’s term but it was put off

The Independent UK

Harry and Meghan's relationship with the Obamas - birthday snub and Michelle's warning

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seemed to have a good relationship with former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle - but it has been reported Harry and Michelle may go head to head when they release their new books at the same time

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Artist Chaz Guest: ‘I’m battling having my culture be so misrepresented’

The painter, cosigned by the Obamas, talks about his new solo exhibition, his respect for his ancestors and why he remains fascinated by Black soldiers

The Guardian - US

Meghan Markle’s half sister can’t remove judge from case just because Duchess is friends with Obama

Samantha Markle’s motion claims judge’s ‘impartiality will be questioned’ since she was appointed by Obama

The Independent UK

Bye Bye, Spotify! Obamas Sign Deal With Amazon-Owned Audible

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have announced a new home of their audio content.

Benzinga

Obamas sign deal with Audible, ditch Spotify

The Obama production company, Higher Ground, will team up with Audible in an exclusive multi-year first-look deal announced on Tuesday.

The New Daily

No Recusal in Samantha Markle v. Meghan Markle

From Markle v. Markle, decided today by Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell (M.D. Fla.); seems quite correct to me (see here for the substantive issue in the case): In this action, Samantha Markle sues Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, for defamation and injurious falsehood. She now seeks the undersigned's disqualification under…

Reason

Audible scores first-look audio deal with Obamas' production company, Higher Ground

Barack and Michelle Obama's production company, Higher Ground, has signed an exclusive, multiyear, worldwide first-look deal with Amazon subsidiary Audible, the audio content company announced Tuesday.

Los Angeles Times

Tom Hanks recalls ‘daring’ to ask the Queen what was in her secret cocktail

Hanks said a ‘gloved hand’ placed ‘a tumbler of clear liquid between me and Her Royal Majesty’ during dinner

The Independent UK

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The Queen loves a martini says Tom Hanks on The One Show

The Forrest Gump actor shared a special memory with the Queen on The One Show

The Independent UK

Michelle Obama says presidential centre will have section honouring her mother Marian Robinson

‘I simply wouldn’t be who I am today without my mom,’ the former first lady said of her mother Marian Robinson

The Independent UK

Barack and Michelle Obama say abortion rights must not be left to ‘the whims of politicians and ideologues’

The ruling ‘would be a blow not just to women, but to all of us who believe that in a free society, there are limits to how much the government can encroach on our personal lives,’ says the former first couple

Daily Mirror

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle hire aide behind Barack Obama's second term triumph

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have hired PR whizz Miranda Barbot, who was part of the team behind US President Obama’s second term triumph. An insider said the Sussexes may try to emulate the Obamas

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Benzinga

Morning Brief: Top Financial Stories Dominating on Thursday, April 21

CNBC Ford Unveils Lincoln Star Electric SUV Concept

Benzinga

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),

The Guardian - AU

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

Obamas’ media company Higher Ground reportedly seeking new partner

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

The Independent UK

Obamas may leave Spotify as podcast deal winds down, report says

Production company Higher Ground is reportedly finding it hard to get projects approved

The Independent UK

Obamas still silent as Prince Harry and Joni Mitchell weigh in on Spotify’s Joe Rogan Covid controversy

The streaming service has moved aggressively to become a top podcast destination in recent years, with Joe Rogan as its crown jewel

The Guardian - UK

Best podcasts of the week: what does the bloodsucking saga Twilight tell us about society?

The Obamas-backed podcast The Big Hit Show dives deep into the hit vampire tales, and the misogynistic hatred its female fans receive. Plus: trickster psychics are exposed

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