US President Barack Obama’s wife Michelle Obama has been chosen as Barbara Walters’ most fascinating person of 2009.

Barbara Walters revealed that she chose the US first Lady as the Most Fascinating Person on December 9 on her annual ABC special.

Michelle’s husband Barack Obama was on the top of Barbara Walters’ list last year.

The first lady landed on the top of the list over music stars Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert, political girl Sarah Palin, Kate Gosselin; and Michael Jackson’s three children.

When asked about her free time, Michelle said: “My personal routine hasn’t changed much in the past 11 years. Some of that was, in all honesty, a little sort of revenge because I’m married to a man who’s worked out all his life. No matter how busy he is, he finds the time to work out.”

via Insider

Chat Queen Oprah Winfrey is set to have an interview with US President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle sometime next month. Barack Obama is the first ever black to become the President of the United States of America.

The 60-minute program is scheduled to be aired before Christmas and it will be titled: “Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special”.

The Obama interview promo said: “The intimate, informative and entertaining hour-long special will include a one-on-one conversation with the president, marking the first time Oprah has interviewed him since he took office, as well as an exclusive sit-down interview with the first couple”.

Winfrey, has been an avid supporter of Barrack Obama in his presidential bid.

The Special Interview will show Oprah visiting the White House and interviewing the President of the US and his wife Michelle. and will air at 10 p.m. ET December 13 on ABC.

A few days ago, Oprah announced that “The Oprah Winfrey” show will be coming to an end in 2011 so that she can pay more attention to the launch of her new network called the Oprah Winfrey Network.

via CNN

Sesame Street marks its 40th anniversary today.

This world famous show premiered on Nov. 10, 1969, and has been aired for more than 21 million minutes as well as won 122 Emmys and a Lifetime Achievement award.

The Sesame Street members -Cookie Monster, Elmo, Oscar the Grouch and friends are all set to celebrate this wonderful occasion with none other than the First Lady – Michelle Obama.

In commemoration with Sesame Street’s anniversary, a new DVD called Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days will be launched today – which will be  a treat for all Sesame Street fans the world over.

Caroll Spinney,76 – the man behind Big Bird -was 35 when “Sesame Street” began.

He says.”If you didn’t know when you were born, how old would you think you are?…..I can apply that to Sesame Street’s longevity: It seems like years, but I’d NEVER guess 40!”

As part of the celebrations, a whole list of events have been planned – ranging from Sesame street specials to cast member interviews, to theme parties!

via UK Today News