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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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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.

Los Angeles Times

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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

Salon

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'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

The Independent UK

‘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…

Chicago Tribune

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’

The Independent UK

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.

Tribune News Service

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’

The Independent UK

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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The Independent UK

Barack Obama offers Al Roker advice as he sends his son off to college

Former US president previously compared dropping daughter Malia off at college to ‘open-heart surgery’

The Guardian - US

The First Lady review – star-studded series is a third-rate disappointment

The series on three first ladies falls flat despite a stacked cast, including Viola Davis as Michelle Obama, Michelle Pfeiffer as Betty Ford and Gillian Anderson as Eleanor Roosevelt

Tribune News Service

Viola Davis was ‘stressed’ portraying Michelle Obama in ‘The First Lady’: ‘I’m glad it’s over’

The role of a lifetime gave Viola Davis enough anxiety for a lifetime.

The Independent UK

Viola Davis opens up about weight gain post-pandemic

‘I turn 56 and I don’t know what fits anymore’

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Daily Mirror

Queen's 7 secrets shared by top aide including inappropriate photo - and what she'll reveal next

The Queen's right-hand woman Angela Kelly is releasing an updated version of her tell-all book, where she details her life working for the Royal Family - and here we look at some of the secrets she's previously shared about the monarch

Tribune News Service

First lady Jill Biden to honor military families at Nickelodeon’s Kids Choice Awards

Hopefully, she won’t get slimed.

Evening Standard

The First Lady on Paramount+ review - gorgeous, but this tale of the presidents’ women needs to dig deeper

Two episodes in, it remains to be seen whether the hidden depths of these trailblazing women will be properly plumbed

Chicago Sun-Times

The Mix: Cool things to do in Chicago April 7-13

Expo Chicago, ‘Rock of Ages’ and a David Lynch retrospective are among the fun things to see and do in the week ahead.

Benzinga

Disney Taps Former Obama-Clinton-Biden Aide To Lead Global Communications

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has tapped Democratic Party communications specialist Kristina Schake as executive vice president of global communications.

Evening Standard

Our pick of the best Carpool Karaoke moments as James Corden leaves The Late Late Show

James Corden, the Carpool Karaoke king, is stepping down from hosting The Late Late Show this week

The Guardian - US

Secret Service renting mansion for over $30,000 to protect Hunter Biden

Secret Service chose Malibu property to be as close as possible to president’s son, report says

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