It’s probably the second most awaited event in any inauguration, the president and his first lady’s dance.

At the Commander-in-Chief’s Inaugural Ball on January 21, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama danced to Jennifer Hudson’s beautiful rendition of the soul classic, Let’s Stay Together.

The president first gave a speech honoring American troops and urged the audience to give the brave men and women a round of applause. Afterwards, as  way of introducing the first lady, he dropped this cute joke, “There’s one last thing I’ve gotta do. I’ve got a date,” to loud cheering from the audience.

The president then continued expressing his appreciation for the lady ‘who inspires’ him ‘everyday.’  Michelle Obama was radiant in a red chiffon gown from Jason Wu and shoes from Jimmy Choo.

It was a sweet, romantic take on an already-iconic dance. We wonder which couple are we going to see dancing next, in four years’ time!

In case you missed the big event, watch this:

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She is one of President Obama’s high-profile supporters.

Beyonce stepped out at the US Capitol for the inauguration of President Barack Obama with her rapper-husband Jay-Z. And they looked every inch the power couple that they are.

Beyonce did the honor of singing the national anthem at the ceremony. She wasn’t the only music star who performed at the event. Kelly Clarkson sang My Country Tis of Thee, while James Taylor did America the Beautiful.

Beyonce didn’t only hit a high note with her singing. She was also a beautiful sight to behold that morning. She couldn’t look more stunning in a black lacy Emilio Pucci gown and black coat. The singer sported wavy blonde locks in the tradition of ‘big hair.’

Her dress wasn’t the only eye-catching thing in her ensemble. Beyonce wore 80-carat emerald earrings and a 50-carat ring  by Lorraine Schwartz. And if those aren’t stunning enough, the singer topped everything off with nothing but orange nail color!

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Katie Holmes‘s all combed up.

She’s often seen around New York with some stray hair strands in her ponytail, yet interestingly, she still manages to look chic and fashionable. But this time, we can’t complain Katie’s hair is unkempt. Just see for yourself in these ad photos.

The actress has just signed up with hair-care brand, Alterna. Reportedly, the deal not only makes Katie an endorser but also a co-owner. Interesting.

The actress shares:

“I love that Alterna uses natural and organic ingredients and stays away from harsh chemicals like sulfates and parabens…It’s good for my hair and good for the earth, so I feel good using it. 

This isn’t the first time Katie Holmes has ventured into the lucrative world of beauty and fashion. First, she co-owns a clothing line, Holmes and Yang. Second, she has just been launched as the face of Bobbi Brown cosmetics.

In these photos, we can truly say Katie Holmes—or her hair—has never looked as good before. A real beautiful brunette.

Images: Alterna

The Vince Lombardi Trophy

Girl on Fire Alicia Keys will.

The Grammy-winning singer will be performing at the NFL super event for the third time. She will sing the national anthem on February 3 for the opening of the Super Bowl XLVII in New Orleans. She also performed for the NFL back in 2005 and 2008, but this is the first time she will be doing the national anthem.

Alicia Keys at the BET Honors 2013

Music superstars who have sung the national anthem in the past at the Super Bowl include Kelly Clarkson, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston. This year’s Super Bowl will also see another superstar, Beyonce. The singer will be performing at the halftime show. She also sang the national anthem back in 2004 in Houston.

One of the most talked-about national anthem performances happened in 2011 in Dallas, when Christina Aguilera got her lyrics mixed up.

Do you think Alicia Keys will pull off one of the best national anthem renditions in Super Bowl history?

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Cry for your abs!

1990s TV star Tatyana Ali reveals she cries three times a day…although not for the usual reasons. She sheds tears as part of her workout.

She tells the Huffington Post:

“I cry three times a day as part of my workout routine. It really targets the core. Great way to reduce bloating.”

However, she says she also dances and does interpretative moves. Doesn’t sound unusual at all.

Tatyana Ali made a name for herself when she starred as Will Smith’s cousin in everyone’s favorite classic TV show, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.  The show premiered in 1990 and aired its final episode in 1996. Since then, Tatyana has appeared in films, plays, and other TV shows. She’s also known as a singer, having released an album in 1998.

Now that you know Tatyana’s secret, are you willing to cry for your ‘core’?

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Swim in tears.

Disney has cancelled the release of the 1989 animated classic, The Little Mermaid. The move came after the last three re-releases; Monsters, Inc., Beauty and the Beast, and Finding Nemo, fell below earnings expectations at less than $50 million each. Although Disney’s first 3D re-release of  The Lion King  was a success, raking in $94 million in 2011, the last three films had way weaker sales.

Conversion to 3D of the Little Mermaid started back in November, and the film  was slated for release later this year. The underwater fantasy tells the story of little mermaid Ariel, who dreams to be a  ’part of your world’ one day.

Too bad Princess Ariel won’t be swimming back to the big screen after all.

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50 Cent at his book-signing

If you want to get ripped, 50 Cent might have the best formula for you!

Although he is primarily known in the music scene, 50 Cent has now become something of a diet and fitness guru. The rapper-turned-businessman has just released a new book, Formula 50, which promises a transformation in as little as six weeks.

Co-authored with Jeff O’Connell and published by the Penguin Group,the guide contains info on the benefits of a protein-rich diet and short but intense workouts. The book also includes complete meal plans for men and women.

To put together this ‘healthy’ project, 50 Cent worked with professional trainer Joe Dowdell, respected nutritionist Stephanie Wilson, and Layne Norton, a bodybuilder with a doctorate in nutritional sciences.

50 Cent started to become inspired with working out after he was shot in 2000. That experience had become the catalyst for his passion for fitness and healthy eating. And we definitely see the benefit—an awesome ripped physique!

Be inspired by this video.

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We like her modesty. Carrie Underwood reveals her style secret. With celebrity wardrobe malfunctions happening here and there, the country music star doesn’t want to add to the statistics. During concerts, awards ceremonies, and literally, you can count on the fact that Carrie is ready for anything, e.g., a snafu.

True to her down-to-earth image, Carrie reveals her trick to be always safe in case something unexpected happens. She shares to Allure magazine:

“Underneath every skirt, every dress, I’m wearing shorts. So that everyone in the world knows, if I ever fell down, nobody would get a peek at anything.” 

Well, it’s always good to be well-prepared.

The singer covers the February issue of Allure magazine and looks glamorous in her shots. She wears Gucci, Burberry, and Calvin Klein, but it’s the rock on her ring finger that catches our attention. She’s happily married to hockey player Mike Fisher.

Images: Allure 

He stood a real fat chance.

Ryan Gosling says he could have been a member of the 90s boyband, the Backstreet Boys. You see, the heartthrob is an alumnus of the Mickey Mouse Club, which produced the likes of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

Ryan lived together with AJ McLean, a member of the Backstreet Boys. At the time, the boyband was still in the process of being formed. And he and his friends didn’t really believe the group would make it big. He shares:

“When I was doing the Mickey Mouse Club we were living in the same place as that guy A.J from the Backstreet Boys.

“And so he was always talking about the Backstreet Boys, but they were just forming that band so he was saying how big they were going to be, and he had a poster of them in his house.

“We were like, “that’s never going to happen.”

Eventually, the BSB boat sailed without Ryan Gosling—churned out hits for shrieking girls and sold out a few albums. But does that mean he was left out? No. He went on to score big roles, starred in The Notebook, and is now one of the most popular actors in Hollywood. A certified heartthrob!

Do you think Ryan missed out on something because he didn’t become a Backstreet Boy?

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Relax, he’s single. As. Of. The. Moment.

There has been a buzz about Bradley Cooper dating Jennifer Lawrence. Although they looked like they were having fun seated together at the 70th Golden Globe Awards, it looks like it’s all just friendly banter between the two.

The co-stars are both recently single. Bradley broke up with actress Zoe Saldana last month, while Jennifer broke up with Nicholas Hoult last week, her boyfriend of two years.

The 38-year-old actor shot down romance rumors and denied he and his 22-year-old Silver Linings Playbook are an item. He said:

“I could be her father.” 

Too bad. They would have looked perfect together as a couple. At the recent Golden Globe Awards, Bradley looked dashing in his black tuxedo, while Jennifer captivated the cameras in her tomato red full-skirted dress. But that wasn’t her only winning moment of the night. She won as Best Actress in a Musical or Comedy, beating the likes of Meryl Streep!

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