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President-elect Barack Obama’s daughters, Malia, 10 and Sasha, 7, checked out their new digs. Tagging along with their mother, Michelle, and grandmother, the future first kids toured the White House with Bush twins Jenna and Barbara. The girls were also in Washington to check out local schools.

Ann Nixon Cooper, the 106-year-old black voter picked out by Barack Obama as embodying the spirit of his election victory has her own photo gallery on essencemag.com

Is it a square or a circle? Why decide? It’s both. Add some color to the room while keeping your guests guessing with these unusual shape dishes.

Now that the cold weather is upon us, it’s tempting to stay indoors and avoid going to the gym. Why lose motivation and let all your hard work from the summer go to waste? Want to keep those flat abs? Check out this exercise, your waist will thank you.

Looking for an inexpensive way to bring a bit of color and interest into your living area without taking up a lot of space? These mini bud vases will make a powerful statement in your home.

Feel like your energy level has more dips than the economy? One minute you’re blasting through your to-do list, and the next, you can hardly send a text message. Here are some tips to help get you through the work week.

All good things must come to and end, and last night TRL said goodbye. Find out who showed up to MTV’s Total Request Live’s farewell party.

It’s flu shot time and while we may take the necessary precautions to keep from getting sick, there are unsuspecting places in your home that germs may be lurking.

Your table should not be the only thing dressed up this Thanksgiving holiday. Here are some vintage dresses that are sure to add style to your Turkey Day celebration.

Summer is officially over and outdoor grilling is a distant memory, but why let that stop you from re-creating healthy meals? Place the grill on your table, light the charcoal and get to cooking.

Keyshia’s hair STAYS changing, and we heart it.

I’m sure we’ve ended up sleeping on the couch at some point in our lives. Whether it’s the unexpected guest who shows up at 3 AM to crash after having too much to drink, the family member that flew in from out town, or after you’ve had an argument with your significant other, the couch […]