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Obamas' Higher Ground charts independent path as Netflix pact ends
entertainment1 month ago

Obamas' Higher Ground charts independent path as Netflix pact ends

Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions will go independent after its Netflix first-look deal ends later this year, pursuing projects with HBO, Apple and other studios while continuing to have some Netflix titles in the pipeline; the founders say the move broadens their storytelling reach beyond Netflix after an eight-year partnership that yielded projects ranging from American Factory to Rustin and Our Great National Parks.

Higher Ground Eyes Independence as Obama-Backed Netflix Deal Winds Down
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Higher Ground Eyes Independence as Obama-Backed Netflix Deal Winds Down

Higher Ground, the Obama-founded production company, is ending its eight-year Netflix first-look deal after producing 20+ projects, signaling a shift toward independent work with projects at HBO, Laika, Broadway and beyond. Despite leadership turnover, the split doesn’t rule out future Netflix collaborations, and the catalog includes titles like Leave the World Behind, American Factory and Rustin, with upcoming projects such as All the Sinners Bleed and The Altruists as well as kids’ series like Waffles + Mochi and Ada Twist.

Higher Ground Charts an Independent Course After Netflix Pact
entertainment1 month ago

Higher Ground Charts an Independent Course After Netflix Pact

Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions will become independent after their current Netflix first-look deal expires later this year, with plans to work with multiple studios while continuing to collaborate with Netflix on existing projects; the company has been testing a sell-to-many approach with outfits like HBO, Apple, Amazon, FX, Disney and more, and remains involved in a slate that includes upcoming Netflix projects as well as non-Netflix ventures, plus Broadway work such as the Proof revival.

Chilli Declares She’s Not MAGA After Accidental Michelle Obama Repost
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Chilli Declares She’s Not MAGA After Accidental Michelle Obama Repost

TLC’s Chilli says she’s not MAGA after it was revealed she donated to Trump reelection efforts and accidentally reposted a Michelle Obama conspiracy video. She explains she thought her donations supported veterans and anti-human trafficking and admits she didn’t read the fine print, quickly un-reposting the clip and emphasizing she respects Michelle Obama and has historically supported the Obamas. She also notes she voted for Obama and remains involved in TLC’s It’s Iconic Tour with Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.

Chilli Addresses MAGA Allegations and Trump Donations in Michelle Obama Post Clarification
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Chilli Addresses MAGA Allegations and Trump Donations in Michelle Obama Post Clarification

TLC’s Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas addresses online claims that she supports MAGA and donated to Trump fundraising groups after reposting a Michelle Obama post; she says she accidentally shared a conspiracy theory, voted for Obama twice, and has long supported veterans’ causes, asking for grace as she clarifies the situation.

Chilli Refutes MAGA Label, Apologizes for Reposting Obama Conspiracy
music1 month ago

Chilli Refutes MAGA Label, Apologizes for Reposting Obama Conspiracy

TLC’s Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas says she isn’t MAGA after revelations she donated to Trump-aligned funds and after accidentally reposting a Michelle Obama conspiracy video. She apologized in an Instagram video, saying she didn’t read the fine print and believed her donations supported veterans and anti-human trafficking causes, stressing she respects Michelle Obama and would never disrespect her. The controversy comes as TLC plans the It’s Iconic Tour with Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue.

Trump faces backlash after racist Obama-on-monkeys video
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Trump faces backlash after racist Obama-on-monkeys video

A video posted by President Trump on Truth Social shows Barack and Michelle Obama depicted with monkey-like imagery and repeats false claims about the 2020 election, drawing condemnation from prominent Democrats including Gavin Newsom and Ben Rhodes. The incident adds to Trump's history of using social-media visuals to attack opponents and follows earlier AI-generated clips targeting political figures.

Melania Backlash Sparks a Surge for Michelle Obama’s Becoming
entertainment3 months ago

Melania Backlash Sparks a Surge for Michelle Obama’s Becoming

A backlash to Melania Trump’s documentary coincided with a sharp resurgence of interest in Michelle Obama’s Becoming on Netflix, with Becoming racking up about 47.5 million viewing minutes (a roughly 13,300% weekend jump) and more than 480,000 streams, while Melania’s film sits at 5% on Rotten Tomatoes versus Becoming’s 93%. The Amazon-Produced Melania opened around $7 million on a $75 million budget, prompting discussions about possible bulk-ticket sales amid wider critical panning. The episode highlights how catalog titles can rebound in the zeitgeist even as new releases struggle.

Becoming Drives Netflix Viewing Surge as Melania Debuts Theaters
entertainment3 months ago

Becoming Drives Netflix Viewing Surge as Melania Debuts Theaters

Netflix’s Michelle Obama documentary Becoming saw a colossal weekend boost in U.S. viewership, jumping about 13,300% to 47.5 million viewing minutes from Jan. 30–Feb. 1 (roughly 480k views/sessions), as Melania Trump’s documentary opened in theaters. Melania burst onto 1,800 screens, grossing about $7 million in its debut—described as the biggest opening for a non-fiction feature in a decade—while Becoming, directed by Nadia Hallgren, provides an intimate look at Obama’s life before and after the White House and during her book tour.