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How Does the White House Do Iron Chef?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Food & Home, Prime Time, Reality, Cable, Gossip

Iron Chef America

One of the Food Network’s most intense cooking competitions will soon move to Washington, D.C. Address: 1600 Pennsylvania. First Lady has invited Iron Chef America to compete in the House’s kitchens, featuring ingredients from the property’s own vegetable garden.

In the episode, Mrs. Obama will take over the Chairman’s responsibility of unveiling the secret ingredient. The chefs to be featured on the episode include Bobby Flay, Mario Batali and Emeril Lagasse. White House chef Cristeta Comerford will also compete. The biggest disappointment of this - and really, it’s a great idea - is the fact that Morimoto won’t be featured. Bummer.

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Celebs Celebrate 40 Years of Sesame Street

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Daytime, Kids, PBS

Sesame Street - Oscar the GrouchCelebrities are lining up to appear on the children’s series Sesame Street. Though the viewers probably aren’t in the target audience for many of these A-list stars, Sesame Street holds a special place in many of our hearts. The series is celebrating its 40th season on TV, and it’s going to get a year to remember.

So far, the guest list for the season includes huge names like , Adam Sandler, Cameron Diaz, Eva Longoria-Parker, Ricky Gervais, Christina Applegate, Paul Rudd, Hugh Jackman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Matthew Fox. First Lady Michelle Obama will also be putting in an appearance.

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Michelle Obama Takes a Walk on Sesame Street

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Daytime, Kids, PBS, Video


That large white residence at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue might be impressive, but it’s not the most exciting place ‘s been to this year. Earlier this week, the First Lady reached out to children everywhere with a PSA she recorded on Sesame Street. The clip, which also features that oh-so-cute red guy, stresses the importance of good eating.

An ecstatic Obama shared her joy with diplomats and staff members at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. “I’m thrilled to be here, but I was just at —I’m sorry. And I never thought I’d be on Sesame Street with Elmo and Big Bird and I was thrilled. I’m still thrilled. I’m on a high,” she said. “I think it’s probably the best thing I’ve done so far in the White House. But we were there talking about nutrition and healthy eating, and it’s just been a thrill.”

Obama is not the first FLOTUS to appear on the classic children’s program. Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton have both guested as well.

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Michelle Obama Gets Her 30 Rock Invite

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Comedy, Prime Time, NBC, Gossip

Michelle ObamaEmmy award-winning 30 Rock has already welcomed a big box office earner (Jennifer Aniston), an influential celebrity () and a former Vice President (Al Gore). So why shouldn’t they expect to get the current First Lady as well?

At the recent premiere of his movie Lymelife, star said he’s already has visions for Jack Donaghy post-Salma Hayek. “I think my character falls in love with Michelle Obama, of course,” Baldwin told Hollyscoop.

When asked why he’d court Michelle for the show rather than her husband (the President is familiar with NBC programming, after all), Alec said it would simply be nice to change things up a bit. “The President is on TV every day, all day. So we want to get something different,” he explained.

Season 3 of will conclude on May 7th.

Read More | Hollyscoop via People


Celebrating Barack

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Prime Time, Specials, ABC, Cable, CBS, MTV, Gossip

Barack Obama

Can’t get to Washington, D.C. in time for the biggest celebration of the year? There are many ways to watch the history-making Inaugural event which will see the swearing in of President-elect . Can’t attend a party in reality? Time to turn to all different types of TV.

The carbon-neutral Green Inaugural Ball, which is chaired by former VP , will be Webcast on multiple sites. Watch the arrivals on the Green Carpet and enjoy the emissions-free atmosphere from the safety of your laptop.

will also be Webcasting their Inaugural Event (the “Be the Change Inaugural Ball”), which is being held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. An array of musicians and celebs will be on hand for the event.

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Deal or No Deal’s President Bush Appearance

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Games, Prime Time, Talk Shows, NBC, Gossip

President BushGiven all the airtime the Bush family is being given on this week, you’d think they were either up for re-election or they were promoting a movie about bees.

On Tuesday, First Lady Laura Bush will not only make an appearance the Today show, she will be guest-hosting for an entire hour.  One of her two daughters, Jenna Bush, will also be making joining her mother for a quick hello.

But visits to the Peacock network will not be limited to just the ladies.  On Monday night, President George Bush will be making a primetime cameo on .  In a pre-taped message, Bush will cheer on an Army captain who is going for the million dollar prize.

So what will it be next?  A visit from the actual president on ?  Now that would be Must See TV.

Read More | Hollywood Reporter

Laura Bush to Guest Host Today Show

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Talk Shows, NBC, News

Laura BushWhile next Tuesday’s political activity will focus on our country’s future, will be spending that morning chatting with the current ladies of the White House.

Next week on , First Lady Laura Bush will be spending an hour as a “guest host” of the morning program.  During the 9 A.M. segment of show, Bush will participate in several segments and give viewers a tour of the family ranch in Texas.  She will also use some of her allotted time to plug Read All About It! - a new book she co-wrote with her daughter Jenna.

With her husband soon to be out of office, I guess it’s good she has something to fall back on.

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