3/15/2012 10:52 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

George Clooney
Trades Stacy Keibler
For 1st Lady ... For a Night

George Clooney and Michelle Obama dine at the White HouseGeorge Clooney's girlfriend definitely has her priorities -- she missed a night at the White House for a modeling shoot, but George found a suitable sub -- Michelle Obama.

George was at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. for a White House State Dinner, honoring British Prime Minister David Cameron. Other famous attendees included Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, producer Harvey Weinstein, and actor Idris Elba.

As for Stacy ... we're told she left last night for Barcelona for a modeling shoot.

So we gotta ask ...

1/4/2012 1:00 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

President Barack Obama
EATS DIRT
in Shirtless Football Game

Barack Obama shirtless playing beach footballDon't let anyone tell you Barack Obama lacks cojones -- because this weekend in Hawaii, the POTUS himself sacrificed his body to make a diving catch in a hardcore beach football game ... and TMZ has the pics.

The pics were snapped New Year's Day at the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base on Oahu, where the President and the first family stayed for their 10-day vacation.

Obama -- who's pretty ripped for a 50-year-old -- makes some shockingly athletic plays ... diving for catches, tossing up some Hail Marys, and juking people all over the place.

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When was the last time a President did THAT?!?

Obama and the fam arrived back in DC early Tuesday morning -- where Mr. President will begin to quarterback his re-election campaign.
10/20/2011 12:50 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Kardashian Fam
Shocked by Obama Diss

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The Kardashian clan says they were completely blindsided when Michelle Obama revealed that Barack doesn't like when their daughters watch their reality show ... insisting the President has them pegged all wrong.

The K-squad is telling friends ... they read Michelle's new interview with iVillage ... in which she said, "Barack really thinks some of the Kardashians -- when they watch that stuff -- he doesn't like that as much."

We're told the Kardashians were "surprised" by the news ... because Obama personally told Khloe he thought "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" was a "great show" when they met last year.

In fact, the Kardashians believe Sasha and Malia could actually LEARN something from the show ... because it features girls in real-life situations facing real-life problems ... health, relationships, the whole gamut.

1019_obama_kardashian_getty_2As for why Khloe was even invited to the White House ... she tagged along with her Lakers star husband Lamar Odom, who was invited to celebrate his 2010 NBA Finals victory.

Phew.
9/11/2011 12:35 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Famous Football Fans
THE PIGSKIN PICTURES

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'Tis the season for the great gridiron games ... and even famous people are big football fans! Check out which stars are getting in on the action and are into playing a little game of catch with the 'ol pigskin.

"Are you ready for some football?"
7/19/2011 2:03 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Michelle Obama: I'm Gonna Be on 'Extreme Makeover!'

Michelle Obama is all set to become the next big reality TV star -- the First Lady has announced she'll be appearing on an upcoming episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition."

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Obama is slated to help build a new greenhouse and a children's play area for a community resource center for homeless female military vets in Fayetteville, N.C.

The White House says FLOTUS is scheduled to travel to N.C. on Thursday -- the episode is scheduled to air in October.


6/21/2011 4:11 PM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Barack Obama -- The Pacifier

President Barack Obama may not be able to solve all the world's problems -- but last week at the White House, dude proved he can definitely calm a crying baby ... even when Michelle can't. 062111_obama_baby_still



6/5/2011 7:00 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

President Obama -- This Chili Dog Tastes Ironic

The day after his wife unveiled a new USDA guide for healthy eating, President Barack Obama stopped at Rudy's Hot Dog in Toledo, OH and scarfed down two chili dogs ... with fries.

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Do as my wife says, not as I do ...

5/24/2011 1:00 AM PDT BY Johnny Lopez

Barack and Michelle Catch Royal Fever

Almost a month after the Royal wedding, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama finally basked in the glow of newlyweds Prince William and Kate Middleton at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

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It was a meeting of the superpower couples.


5/23/2011 2:00 PM PDT BY Johnny Lopez

Michelle & Barack Obama Chug Through Ireland

First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama engaged in some high priority business while in Ireland on Monday ... downing pints of Guinness at a pub.

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The Prez visited the Irish town of Moneygall -- the home of his great-great-great grandfather. 

After leading the bar in a toast ... the president plunked down some cash and told the bar tender, "I just want you to know that the President pays his bar tab ... that's how we do things."

Hopefully, he left a good tip.

5/2/2011 7:35 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

Obama -- Sex After bin Laden Announcement?!?

If you're Michelle Obama ... is there a more powerful aphrodisiac than the fact that your husband just hunted down and killed the most evil man on the planet???

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We gotta ask ...










3/7/2011 5:44 PM PST BY Johnny Lopez

Barack & Michelle Obama Get Schooled

Taking time out from dealing with the economy, wars and the situation in Libya, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama showed up to a parent/teacher conference at their daughter Sasha's private school in Maryland this morning.

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The Obamas have class.


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