What happens when two icons have a conversation? “The Light We Carry: Michelle Obama & Oprah Winfrey” brings together the celebrated former first lady and one of America’s most beloved TV personalities for an all-encompassing discussion. The friends met up to coincide with Obama’s “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times” book tour. And much like the title suggests, this Netflix special offers personal stories and advice about finding hope in trying times.

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As Michelle Obama says in the new trailer for the documentary “Becoming,” so much of the former First Lady’s life happened before the eight-year run of her husband, Barack Obama, as President of the United States. And that’s exactly what the new Netflix film is about.

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In “Becoming,” the camera follows Michelle Obama on a 34-city speaking tour where she shares stories about her past, growing up in Chicago, as well as how that history helps shape her view of the world today.

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Watching the new clip from the upcoming documentary, “Becoming,” shows exactly why former First Lady Michelle Obama is so beloved by many. In fact, in a year that seems to be destined for infamy, with natural disasters, global pandemics, and a US Presidential election that could somehow be worse than 2016, just hearing Michelle Obama talk to a group of young women is a welcome respite from the craziness.

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“Making your mark on the world is hard,” said Barack Obama in a 2006 speech, long before he became President or even the executive producer of the Netflix documentary “Crip Camp.” He continued, “It takes patience, it takes commitment, and it comes with plenty of failure along the way. The real test is not whether you avoid this failure because you won’t. It’s whether you let it harden or shame you into inaction, or whether you learn from it; whether you choose to persevere.”

While the first documentary that he and wife Michelle lent their name to on the streaming giant, Oscar-winning “American Factory,” cast an uncertain but clear-eyed look into the future of America’s global ties, the executive producers’ second title captures something more akin to the 2008 magic.

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The United States political landscape is a bit of a shitshow at this moment, thanks to the current administration, combined with the months-long campaigning in front of next year’s election. So, for those hoping to remember a time when politics was a bit less chaotic and a bit more inspirational, Showtime and Viola Davis are teaming up for a new one-hour drama series that will tackle the lives of some of the most influential First Ladies to ever step into the White House.

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There was a good hour where you wondered “What were the producers thinking?” but for the most part, the 2019 Grammy Awards were incredibly entertaining.  Especially considering the lack of awards handed out on the telecast and its 3-hour and 40-minute or so runtime.

You can find out all of the major category winners here, but here’s a look at some of the best and worst moments of the telecast.

Best: Production Design of “Havana”
Camila Cabello’s “Havanna” feels like it’s been out forever (August 2017 qualifies thanks to Grammy rules) but Ricky Martin doing a cameo and some sick dancers helped freshen it up a bit.

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