President Obama / File photo

President Obama released a statement a short time ago regarding the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver.

Here is the statement:

Michelle and I were deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Eunice was many things to many people: a mother who inspired her children to serve others; a wife who supported her husband Sargent in the Peace Corps and in politics; and a sister to her siblings, including brothers John, Robert, and Edward.

But above all, she will be remembered as the founder of the Special Olympics, as a champion for people with intellectual disabilities, and as an extraordinary woman who, as much as anyone, taught our nation — and our world — that no physical or mental barrier can restrain the power of the human spirit. Her leadership greatly enriched the lives of Special Olympians throughout the world, who have experienced the pride and joy of competition and achievement thanks to her vision. Our thoughts and prayers are with Sargent; their children Robert, Maria, Timothy, Mark, and Anthony; and the entire Kennedy family.

-Dr.FB

Alicia Keys On The Cover Of Ebony. Photo: EbonyJet.com

The black woman comes in many beautiful shapes, styles, sizes, and obviously, color. Four of the most beautiful and strong black women are on the cover of Ebony magazine this summer. 

Alicia Keys, Halle Berry, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Tina Turner grace the cover of Ebony.

Halle Berry On Ebony Cover. Photo: Ebonyjet.com

For a list of all 25 black women who make us sit up and take notice,>> Read more »

Michelle Obama On Time. Photo: Time Magazine.

First Lady Michelle Obama is on the cover of this week’s Time Magazine.  Shoe scandal not included.-Dr.FB

A Parody of Jamie Foxx’s “Blame It On The Alcohol.” It’s pretty good and timely. What do you think?-Dr.FB

Lindsay Lohan / Glamour Magazine

As part of it’s 70th Anniversary celebration, Glamour.com is saluting iconic American women with a photo gallery of young stars of today posing as some notable women of American entertainment, culture, and even politics. Including Lohan as Madonna above, here is a sample:

America Ferrera / Glamour Magazine

America Ferrera as United Farm Workers of America organizer and activist Dolores Huerta.

Emma Roberts / Glamour Magazine

Emma Roberts as Audrey Hepburn (okay, technically, Audrey was born in Belgium…).

Alicia Keys / Glamour Magazine

Alicia Keys as First Lady Michelle Obama.

Some others included in the gallery are:

Hayden Panettiere as Amelia Earhart.

Alexis Bledel as Rosie the Riveter.

Paua Patton as Billie Holiday.

To see these and others, see American Icons here.

President and First Lady Obama/© Getty

The Washington Post reported today that First Lady Michelle Obama will be on the cover of the March issue of Vogue magazine. She will be only the second First Lady in the magazine’s history to do so, the first being Hillary Clinton when her husband was president.  Famed photographer Annie Liebovitz took the photos for the cover and for the article inside. Michelle will be wearing designs by Jason Wu, who designed her inaugural gown, and Narciso Rodgriguez.

Aretha Franklin, Inauguration, AP

Well now, who is really surprised that the Smithsonian Institution would request to add The Hat to its collection? It’s only the best hat EVER! I don’t know about you, but when I think of great artifacts of American History, that hat is the first thing I’d name off the top of my head <rimshot>. 

Aretha Franklin’s hat, designed by millinery genius Luke Song, will join Michelle Obama’s gown and other pieces of inaugural fashion at the renowned institution. That is, if the Queen of Soul can bear to part with it. ”I am considering it,” she says. “It would be hard to part with my chapeau since it was such a crowning moment in history.” Indeed. – Dr. FC