CULTURE

Michelle Obama was on Ellen DeGeneres's talk show this morning to talk about her campaign to fight childhood obesity as well as dish on some of her pet peeves regarding America's Commander-in-Chief (he doesn't pick up his socks and likes to hang his jackets on the corners of door). He like's it neat, she said, but noted that the President has people to clean up after him. Seemingly out of nowhere, DeGeneres challenged the physically fit first lady to a push-up contest on-came...

Since Monday's episode of Late Night, the backstage photo has been making a lot of noise.

Julianne Hough talks about making time for her relationship with Ryan Seacrest

Pee-Wee Herman has been hiding for over 25 years since his Big Adventure but the character played by Paul Reubens stopped by Top Chef: Texas as a judge on Wednesday. Here is a quick recap and some videos and clips if you missed the episode.

Swiss Italian photographer Christian Tagliavini has transcended established horizons of art and fashion with his new project, Dame di Cartone (Cardboard Ladies). The portraits of women he has created mimic the look of historical paintings.

Split toe shoes just might be to 2012 what Velcro sneakers were to 1983. If you own a pair of split toe shoes, you know that you will turn some heads.

New York Post critic compares Joanne's Italian fare to airplane food.

Survival International's Rebecca Spooner explains why the isolated uncontacted tribe of Mashco-Piro Indians should be left alone and what the Peruvian government needs to do to protect them.

Jonah Hill steps out of the comedic arena and puts his own mark on Hollywood.

One Direction and Kevin the Pigeon: 5 Reasons To Give the UK Teen Pop Stars a Chance. If KPop just isn't your style but you're still looking to join up with a massive group of fans to support a fresh-faced pop band with manufactured beats then consider the UK sensation One Direction. The five-member boy band recently revealed they have a sixth member, and fans are tweeting along with Kevin the Pigeon in excitement.

Gisele Bundchen is not gearing up for New York Fashion Week. Instead, she is gearing up to be the good wife. Gisele will fly to Indianapolis to be by husband Tom Brady's side for Super Bowl 2012. In a recent email leaked to The New York Post, Gisele asked friends and family to pray for her Tommy.

Remember the 35-minute long Runaway? Kanye is making another one.

Had to be carried out on a friend's back

Ever since Jersey Shore star Snooki (Nicole Polizzi) lost weight, she has used every opportunity to show off her new lean frame to the world. The 4-feet-9-inch star made headlines with her weight loss and continues to hog the limelight even now by posting her without make-up look photos on Twitter.

The Pussycat Dolls are back in action and looking glamorous as ever. Pussycat Dolls creator Robin Antin introduced a brand new lineup for her famous girl group and has the photo to prove it. The girls will make their world debut during a Super Bowl 2012 Go Daddy commercial.

Punxsutawney Phil's 2012 Prediction was six more weeks of winter, but what is the history behind groundhog day and this unusual ritual of rodent meteorology?

Though it had been rumored that country superstar Taylor Swift would play the role of Eponine in Tom Hooper's adaptation of Les Miserables, Samantha Barks will actually take the part in the classic play.

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow Thursday, predicting six more weeks of winter, as he emerged at around 7:25 a.m. ET to an energetic crowd of more than 18,000 in Punxsutawney, Pa.

Don Cornelius, host and creator of Soul Train died Feb. 1 of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Los Angeles, according to police.

A copy of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa painting thought to be the earliest replica of the sixteenth century masterpiece has been unraveled at Madrid's El Prado Museum.

Viktoria Chapman, the ex-wife of Soul Train creator Don Cornelius, will reportedly collecting $300,000 in benefits now that her ex-husband is dead. Cornelius, 75, was found with single gunshot wound to the head on Wednesday morning, at his Sherman Oaks, Calif., home. He was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.

With Desperate Housewives winding to a close, Marc Cherry is tackling another group of dramatic women for ABC in a new project.

SAG and AFTRA on Tuesday provided details of their proposed merger agreement -- including specifics on dues, membership requirements and strike provisions.

Football fans looking for a sneak peek at The Dark Knight Rises or The Amazing Spider-Man on Sunday are in for a disappointment.

Sorry, Snooki; you might be a hit with MTV viewers, but the city of Hoboken ain't having you.

Oscar ballots were mailed to 5,783 Academy Members on Wednesday morning, in an odd but endearing ritual that may never again take place at the Academy.

Live, from Vancouver, it's COMICS: Saturday Night Live, a 24-page history of the long-running show in comic book form.

Kristen Wiig will present Judd Apatow with an award for comedy writing at the 2012 Writers Guild of America's East Coast Awards show, the WGA East announced on Wednesday.

Showtime gave the green light to new seasons of its Sunday night series Shameless, Californication and its new offering House of Lies on Tuesday, with production of the series to begin later this year.