Michelle Obama

Jun. 15, 2026, 9:08 PM EDT President Donald Trump celebrating his 80th birthday with UFC fights on the White House lawn was classless enough. Then Josh Hokit was given a microphone. After the UFC fighter won his cage match at Trump’s flamboyant celebration Sunday night, Hokit, who spoke mostly in…

It’s been nine years since Michelle Obama was First Lady of the United States. Yet on Sunday (June 14), Josh Hokit seemingly had her top of mind during an exhibition at the White House. The UFC fighter came under fire overnight, into Monday, after calling Mrs. Obama “a man” following…

Barack Obama closely examining the intricate collage textures of his joint portrait with Michelle Obama, painted by Njideka Akunyili Crosby. Photo Credit: Obama Foundation/Instagram From the absolute second Barack and Michelle Obama walked into the room, their reactions said it all. Wide-eyed and completely captivated, the former First Lady let…

UFC Freedom 250 went down at the White House this weekend, offering entertainment on all fronts. However, after a particularly controversial moment involving Josh Hokit, the NFL world had some strong reactions. On a night filled with excitement, one moment that stood out most was Hokit calling Michelle Obama “a…

For most of America’s 250-year history, the White House South Lawn has been reserved for state dinners, diplomatic ceremonies, Easter egg rolls, turkey pardons and carefully choreographed displays of presidential power. On Sunday night it hosted cage fights. Beneath a giant steel canopy known as the Claw, with military flyovers…

UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit sparked backlash after using his post-fight interview at the White House to repeat a false claim about former first lady Michelle Obama following his victory over Derrick Lewis on Sunday. After defeating Lewis by technical knockout at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday night, Hokit thanked President…

UPDATE, 8:35 p.m. PT: One UFC fighter surprised the crowd at the White House, shouting “Michelle Obama is a man, am I right America.” Josh Hokit had just defeated Derrick Lewis in the fourth bout. He made the remarks in his post-match interview in the ring conducted by Joe Rogan.…

Steven Spielberg spoke out against AI in filmmaking during a recent appearance on Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson’s “IMO” podcast. While the legendary director said he thinks AI can be useful to “find solutions to medical issues,” he doesn’t want it taking over the creative process in Hollywood. “Where I…

SXSW London announced the latest wave of speakers for its 2026 festival lineup, taking place June 1-6. Kicking off the first week of June, the second SXSW London will take place at Shoreditch in East London, promising unique, informative experiences across business, tech, music, film, and TV. It was announced…

Serena Williams prides herself on being a mom who is present — always. “I really try to be a present parent,” she told former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, on the Wednesday, May 13, episode of their “IMO” podcast. “And sometimes that’s hard, especially with the…