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The Independent
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Michelle Obama explains why she feels 'completely free' for the first time
Michelle Obama has reignited speculation about her marriage to Barack Obama following recent comments on her podcast. She stated that she feels 'completely free' for the first time, making choices solely for herself now that her husband is no longer president and their children are grown. Michelle clarified that the couple's infrequent public appearances are due to their age and not wanting to document every moment, rather than marital problems. She also defended her decision to skip events such as Jimmy Carter's funeral and Donald Trump's inauguration, asserting her right to define her own actions. Michelle Obama had previously addressed these divorce rumors in April, indicating that people generally accept her denials.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hailey Bieber Steps Out For Dinner Date Without Justin Bieber Amid Rumors
has been enjoying her life amid the divorce rumors with her husband, Justin Bieber. On Wednesday, the Rhode founder was spotted hanging out with actor Camila Morrone. The two ladies glammed up for the occasion as they stepped out for a dinner date at the Sushi Park in West Hollywood, California. Hailey Bieber and Camila Morrone were recently spotted at a Sushi Park. In pictures taken by Backgrid, the duo were spotted entering the restaurant at the West Hollywood strip mall. Sushi Park has been a popular hangout spot for many celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and Selena Gomez, among others Bieber and Morrone made sure to keep their fashion game on point for their girls' night out. The beauty mogul looked stunning in a black lace top. She wore this underneath a black leather jacket and paired it with color-coded tailored pants. She chose to keep her hair straightened and went for a dewy makeup that consisted of a deeper-toned lip blush. Additionally, her black sunnies and simple but stylish sandals perfectly complemented the look. On the other hand, the Argentine-American actor spotted a casual fit in an all-white top and skirt. Bieber's latest hangout without her husband, Justin, comes amid rumors of their troubled marriage. While the couple has dismissed these speculations in the past, the rumors have not dissipated, especially due to the singer's cryptic Instagram posts. Moreover, the model's recent photos without her wedding ring ended up adding fuel to the fire. RadarOnline's latest report revealed that Bieber has been concerned about her husband's mental health and the future of their son, Jack. A source close to the entrepreneur told the publication, 'She's exhausted and really needs Justin to pull himself together, particularly now that he's a father.' The report also mentioned Bieber 'simply wants them to have some space to breathe and evaluate where things stand.' However, the singer 'isn't doing well right now, and it's heartbreaking for Hailey to witness.' Originally reported by Ritika Singh on Reality Tea. The post Hailey Bieber Steps Out For Dinner Date Without Justin Bieber Amid Rumors appeared first on Mandatory.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hailey & Justin Bieber Dance It Out At Concert Amid Divorce Rumors
Justin and recently attended the Martin Garrix concert in Los Angeles, once again dismissing speculations of a divorce and marriage crisis. The couple was spotted at the concert on Sunday, looking happier than ever. While rumors have been swirling about their potential divorce for some time, the Biebers looked unfazed and happy together. The Martin Garrix concert at LA State Historic Park saw Justin and Hailey Bieber squashing divorce rumors while dancing and grooving together. They proved that actions speak louder than rumors, exchanging glances and laughter with each other. Hence, the parents of one chose to have fun over entertaining any gossip about trouble in their marriage. Eyewitnesses and fan clips claimed the Biebers were inseparable throughout the evening. While jamming to Garrix's electrifying music, the couple exuded perfect chemistry, and they seemed unbothered by the cameras on them. A clip featured Justin taking his jersey off and wrapping his arm around his wife as she beamed at him. Another clip showed Hailey turning back toward Justin while the pop singer was recording a video. The star couple locked eyes and broke into wide smiles while having the best time. The concert was thus proof that their bond was still going strong despite all the rumors. TMZ reported that the couple's outing came after the divorce rumors intensified, with the singer hinting that Hailey was avoiding him. Justin's ambiguous posts on Instagram further fueled the rumors. After his comment on Hailey's Vogue cover, his Mother's Day posts also led to speculations about the couple's relationship. Moreover, Us Weekly recently reported how 'things aren't great right now' between the couple. The tabloid's source stated that Justin was 'going through a difficult time,' which impacted their marriage. However, Justin and Hailey Bieber's recent EDM concert date not only dismissed their divorce rumors but also suggested that the couple was happy together. They gave the crowd a reason to believe that no rumor can outweigh their mutual love. Originally reported by Ishika Mishra on Reality Tea. The post Hailey & Justin Bieber Dance It Out At Concert Amid Divorce Rumors appeared first on Mandatory.
Yahoo
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Michelle Obama Addresses Divorce Rumors and Why She's Rarely Seen with Husband Barack
Rumors of marital discord have dogged President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama for months. Buzz hit fever pitch after Michelle missed President Jimmy Carter's funeral and President Donald Trump's inauguration—but Michelle has something to say about it. She opened up on NPR's 'Wild Card' podcast and shut down any rumors of strife in her marriage, telling host Rachel Martin, 'You just are not gonna know what we're doing every minute of the day.'Former First Lady Michelle Obama addressed those persistent divorce rumors—and why she's rarely seen with her husband, President Barack Obama—in a new podcast appearance. Speaking on NPR's 'Wild Card' podcast on June 26, Michelle alluded to the fact that she and her husband are rarely photographed together because they're 'too old for Instagram,' according to The New York Post. 'The fact that people don't see me going out on a date with my husband sparks rumors of the end of our marriage,' Michelle told host Rachel Martin. 'It's like, 'Okay, so we don't Instagram every minute of our lives. We are 60. We're 60, y'all.'' 'You just are not gonna know what we're doing every minute of the day,' she added. The bulk of the Obama marital woes rumors began after Michelle didn't attend major events she'd typically be expected at—like the funeral of President Jimmy Carter and President Donald Trump's inauguration. 'One of the major decisions I made this year was to stay put and not attend funerals and inaugurations and all the things that I'm supposed to attend,' she said. 'That was a part of me using my ambition to say, 'Let me define what I want to do, apart from what I'm supposed to do, what the world expects of me,'' Michelle continued. 'And I have to own that. Those are my choices.' She added, 'Whatever the backlash was, I had to sit in it and own it. But I didn't regret it, you know? It's my life now, and I can say that now.' Michelle has opened up about her marriage on her own podcast, 'IMO,' which she co-hosts with her brother Craig Robinson, and other podcasts as well, like an appearance last month on Steven Bartlett's 'The Diary of a CEO' show. On that program, she told Barlett that if there were issues in the Obama marriage, she wouldn't keep quiet about it. 'If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it,' Michelle said. 'My brother would know it. I'd be problem-solving in public. I'm not a martyr.' And just for the record, the Obamas—who have been married since 1992 and share two daughters, Malia and Sasha—do still go on dates. The couple went on a date at the Lowell Hotel restaurant in Manhattan last month, and went out on another public date night in Washington, D.C. in April. Read the original article on InStyle
Daily Mail
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Michelle Obama pours fuel on fire with latest remarks about Barack divorce rumors
Michelle Obama 's latest attempt to tame the rumor mill has only further fueled speculation that her marriage to Barack is on the rocks. The former first lady addressed the swirling divorce rumors head on in an interview with Rachel Martin, host of NPR's Wild Card podcast, released Thursday. But instead of dismissing the rumors altogether, Michelle deflected and instead left fans wondering if the famous couple really do have something to hide. 'The fact that people don't see me going out on a date with my husband sparks rumors of the end of our marriage,' she told Martin, who jokingly claimed the behavior was the 'apocalypse'. 'It's the apocalypse,' Michelle, 61, echoed, before offering up a rather lackluster excuse: 'We don't take selfies.' 'It's like, "OK, so we don't Instagram every minute of our lives." We are 60. We're 60, y'all. You just are not gonna know what we're doing every minute of the day.' But Michelle stopped short of issuing a full denial that her marriage is over. Rumors that the couple's 33-year marriage had unraveled began circulating after Michelle was noticeably absent from several high-profile events earlier this year; including the presidential inauguration and funeral of former President Jimmy Carter. They were further exacerbated last week when Michelle was spotted having lunch with her daughters and another, somewhat surprising companion at an exclusive beach club in Mallorca. Barack, however, was noticeably absent. Michelle, during her chat with Martin, admitted her 'major decision' not to accompany Barack at these events has sparked 'backlash' - but she has no regrets. 'One of the major decisions I made this year was to stay put and not attend funerals and inaugurations and all the things that I'm supposed to attend, Michelle explained. 'That was a part of me using my ambition to say, "Let me define what I want to do, apart from what I'm supposed to do, what the world expects of me." And I have to own that. Those are my choices. 'Whatever the backlash was, I had to sit in it and own it. But I didn't regret it, you know? It's my life now, and I can say that, now.' The public, however, is not at all convinced by Michelle's explanation, with several claiming it 'makes no sense'. 'Michelle Obama says that she's 60 so she doesn't go on dates with her husband. But for heaven's sake people in their 80s go on dates,' one X user wrote. 'So the mystery continues about the divorce.' 'I see couples older than them out together all the time,' one person echoed, while another added: 'My husband and I are both 71 and still have date nights.' 'What is the real reason you think?' one user questioned. Another argued Michelle's 'mindset only exists in "political marriages".' 'If your entire life is based around a political marriage, you probably shouldn't try to be a role model for young ladies who intend to marry the love of their lives,' the user hit out. 'Because you clearly didn't...' Michelle tried last month to dismiss the speculation about marital issues during an episode of The Diary of a CEO. 'If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it,' she told the podcast. She also recently appeared on Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang's Las Culturistas podcast and made it clear she doesn't like being referred to as 'Mrs. Obama'. During their sit-down, Matt revealed that before cameras started rolling, Michelle had asked him not to call her 'Mrs. Obama.' 'Earlier I was like, "Thank you so much, Mrs. Obama," and you said, "Michelle,"' Rogers said. 'I did say that,' Michelle responded with a laugh, before explaining why she likes to avoid the name. 'We cannot have a real conversation if you're saying, "Mrs Obama," that's too many syllables.' Matt then asked if she is usually quick to 'put down that shield for people,' and Michelle claimed that she's generally tries to appear less intimidating. 'I was trying to do that when I was first lady because I just think... I am not that position. I am Michelle,' she explained. 'I'm always trying to break down that wall to say, "We're just all here." And the first thing to do is like, let's drop that title, that's a little heavy.' The couple's eldest daughter Malia has also dropped her famous surname and is now going by Malia Ann professionally. Michelle has publicly supported Malia's decision, emphasizing that she wants her daughter to 'carve her own path' and 'make her way'. After skipping out on Donald Trump's inauguration and Jimmy Carter's funeral in January, Michelle did not join Barack for their usual courtside seats at the NBA All-Star Game in March. The couple were spotted out on a date night in NYC in May, after having also been seen going out to dinner in DC the month before. Social media and news reports have all served to amplify claims that the couple may soon be heading for a split. On a recent podcast Michelle revealed how she is in therapy to help her transition to what she thinks is the 'next phase' of her life. During the episode, Michelle acknowledged that marriage is 'hard' for her and the former president but added that 'I wouldn't trade it,' calling President Obama, 'as the young people say... my person.' 'The beauty of my husband and our partnership is that neither one of us was ever really, ever going to quit at it, because that's not who we are. And I know that about him. He knows that about me.' Michelle has been open about her marriage struggles throughout the years, particularly on her and Robinson's podcast IMO. She has also discussed being an 'empty nester' and admitted to getting 'some help' as she heads into her 60s. 'At this phase of my life, I'm in therapy right now because I'm transitioning, you know?' she said on a recent episode of On The Jay Shetty Podcast. 'I'm 60 years old, I've finished a really hard thing in my life with my family intact, I'm an empty nester, my girls are in - you know, they've been launched,' she said. Michelle said that she's got 'other voices' to talk to and a 'new person that's getting to know me' as she works through things. Being out of public service, she now finds herself in a situation where 'every choice that I'm making is completely mine.' 'I now don't have the excuse of, "Well, my kids need this" or "My husband needs that" or "The country needs that."' She says that therapy is a 'tune-up for this next phase' in an attempt to 'unwind some old habits and 'sort through some old guilt,' along with focusing on her relationship with her own mother.
