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Why Michelle Obama fought ‘first sparky feelings’ when she met ‘sexy’ Barack

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Michelle Obama took “IMO” listeners down memory lane on Wednesday.

The former first lady kicked off the podcast episode by breaking down how she fell in love with her husband of 32 years, Barack Obama.

The pair’s love story came up when brother Craig Robinson asked “what first attracted” Michelle, 61, to her partner.

The former lawyer explained that she was Barack’s mentor at a law firm when she met the “hot shot” everyone was “abuzz” about.

While Michelle assumed he was “probably a little weird” and “nerdy,” she felt the “first sparky feeling” when they spoke on the phone prior to meeting in person.

“He had his Barack Obama voice,” she noted. “The voice was sexier than the image I had. I was like, ‘Ooh, I didn’t expect this.’ And he was older and self-assured.”

However, the single picture Michelle had of Barack, now 64, “wasn’t a great one,” so she ultimately “wasn’t feeling anything” — until his “first day on the job.”

Michelle recalled, “He stands up. He’s tall. And he’s much cuter than his picture. So I was pleasantly surprised that he was attractive. He was kind of cool in a way I didn’t expect.”

The duo “really hit it off” during a long lunch together and felt “a hint of a spark” — but Michelle had “ruled out … this dude” since she was his advisor and didn’t want to be “tacky” and “inappropriate.”

Despite her attempt to set Barack up with her pals, the duo became “really good friends” and, over the course of a “slow burn” summer, she began to “really like him.”

Barack was the one to ask Michelle out, quipping, “You’re cute, you’re cool. Why not? Who cares what the firm thinks? It’s just a firm. And this is our business.”

It took “a couple of weeks” for him to “convince” his now-wife to “go on a proper date,” and she called his directness “kind of sexy.”

Michelle expressed relief that she didn’t “throw the baby out with the bath” over her “crazy principles” and “rule-follow[ing]” personality.

She noted, “I could have missed my dream guy. He was right in front of me and I was convincing myself, even against his efforts, that we shouldn’t go out. Long story short, I gave in.”

The couple tied the knot in October 1992, going on to welcome daughters Malia, now 27, and Sasha, now 24, in 1998 and 2001, respectively.

Although Michelle and Barack have faced ongoing divorce speculation in recent months, they have continued to clap back at rumors.

Most recently, they playfully addressed the chatter on “IMO,” with Barack joking their relationship had been “touch and go for a while.”

Michelle corrected him, saying, “There hasn’t been one moment in our marriage where I have thought about quitting my man. We’ve had some really hard times and we’ve had a lot of fun times, a lot of adventures and I’ve become a better person because of the man I’m married to.”

On Wednesday, she reminded listeners that all couples have to do “difficult” work together, from “learn[ing] how to argue” to sometimes “not lik[ing] the person you live with.”

Michelle, who believes she and Barack “will be married forever,” added, “Marriage is hard in the best marriages, and I am lucky enough to be in one. I don’t want people to look at my relationship and think it’s all glamour and glory.”

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Sydney Sweeney wears sheer lingerie to the theater in sizzling Syrn video

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Sydney Sweeney’s back for round two.

The actress has been promoting her Syrn lingerie line practically nonstop over the past few months, and on Tuesday, she posted a smoldering theater-themed video to accompany her brand’s second Seductress drop.

In the vintage-style clip, 28-year-old Sweeney shows off the range’s white Fantasy Lace Halter Bodysuit ($89) — which features a high neck, an open back and a curve-framing cutout in front — along with matching thigh-high stockings, using opera glasses and an old-school popcorn box as props.

“Round two, she’s ready. Seductress Drop 2 now LIVE,” the post was captioned.

Syrn’s Instagram account has been teasing the capsule for the past few days, sharing campaign photos of its founder accessorizing her lacy lingerie with some strategically-placed roses.

The brand launched with an initial four “worlds.” First came Seductress, then Comfy; Romantic followed, concluding with Playful.

Each drop, of course, was accompanied by sultry campaign images of Sweeney, modeling everything from layered bralettes (for the Comfy launch) to marabou-trimmed robes (for the Romantic release) to fuchsia lace and faux fur (for Seductress).

With Syrn now rolling out second drops of its four core collections, fans can expect plenty more scandalously stylish shots to come.

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How to watch the ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special

She’ll always find her way back home.

Exactly 20 years ago today, “Hannah Montana” premiered on Disney Channel, introducing viewers to a new starlet in Miley Cyrus, who appeared as the titular pop star.

Today, Cyrus is putting her blonde wig back on to celebrate the teen sitcom’s legacy with a “Hannah Montana” 20th anniversary special streaming exclusively on Disney+.

“Hannah Montana” originally ran for four seasons between 2006 and 2011, with a feature film released in 2009. The series followed Miley Stewart (Cyrus), an “Ordinary Girl” by day and, when donning a blonde wig, a pop sensation known as Hannah Montana by night.

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Miley Cyrus returns home to celebrate the Ã¢ÂÂHannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.Ã¢ÂÂ — Cyrus is donning the iconic blonde wig again to celebrate 20 years of “Hannah Montana.” Disney+

In the new special, Cyrus will step back into her character’s iconic closet and glittery wardrobe, in addition to a new intimate sit-down with Call Her Daddy host and “Hannah Montana” super fan Alex Cooper. Never-before-seen footage and recreations of the TV show’s memorable sets will also take center stage as Cyrus looks back on the moments, music and memories that defined her “Hannah Montana” era.

“‘Hannah Montana’ will always be a part of who I am,” Cyrus said in a release announcing the special. “What started as a TV show became a shared experience that shaped my life and the lives of so many fans, and I’ll always be thankful for that connection.”

‘Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special release time

The “Hannah Montana” 20th anniversary special will release today, March 24, at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT only on Disney+.

How to watch ‘Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special

Disney+ offers a number of subscription options, so you can find the one that works for you. With ads, a subscription costs $10.99/month; without ads, it’s $18.99/month or $189.99/year.

There are also Disney+ bundles with Hulu, Max, and ESPN+, so you can subscribe to up to three services at once and save over 40% every month. If you subscribe before 11:59 a.m. ET today, March 24, you’ll get your first three months of Disney+ and Hulu for just $4.99/month.

Who will be in the Hannah Montana’ 20th anniversary special?

In addition to Miley Cyrus, her mother Tish Cyrus-Purcell and father Billy Ray Cyrus, who starred in “Hannah Montana” as her character’s father, have been confirmed to appear in the special based on the trailer (which you can watch below).

Miley also confirmed to Variety that Selena Gomez, who also got her start on Disney Channel, will also cameo in the “Hannah Montana” special. Gomez played her “Wizards of Waverly Place” character Alex Russo in a 2009 crossover episode, but also appeared in three episodes of “Hannah Montana” as Mikayla, a rival pop star.

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‘Superman’ star Valerie Perrine dead at 82 after Parkinson’s battle

Valerie Perrine, the actress best known for her role in the Christopher Reeve “Superman” movies, has died. She was 82.

The late actress passed away at her home in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Monday morning following a “courageous” battle with Parkinson’s disease, her partner Stacey Souther announced on Facebook.

“It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away,” Souther began. “She faced Parkinson’s disease with incredible courage and compassion, never once complaining.”