THE NOIR EFFECT

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed Mexico’s president Felipe Calderón & his wife, the first lady of Mexico Margarita Zavala. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The world’s most powerful couple, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, spent the evening being admired by Hollywood’s elite and mainstream media’s biggest names. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The mogul’s mogul and Queen of All Media, Oprah Winfrey, has given the industry and fans a hint as to what life will be for her post The Oprah Winfrey Show, and what she’ll do on her OWN Network. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Academy Award nominated actress, Mo’Nique, got a huge surprise on Saturday when she attended a ladies luncheon in honor of the film Precious on Saturday. Media powerhouse Oprah Winfrey made an appearance to show her support for the cast and the film, which she also co-produced. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Orpah Winfrey’s Harpo Radio and Westwood One announced today a multi-year partnership deal to distribute The Gayle King Show. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Legendary singer Natalie Cole, who turns 60 tomorrow, but celebrated her birthday in style yesterday evening. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

Gayle King, editor at Large of O, The Oprah Magazine, media commentator and journalist, will be awarded with a communications award for her work. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT

The world’s most powerful couple, President Barack Obama and his wife First Lady Michelle Obama, welcomed guest to their first state dinner they hosted for Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur. READ MORE FOR THENOIREFFECT