A tabloid sparked rumours of a romantic link between Barack Obama and Jennifer Aniston, citing common interests and Michelle Obama's alleged absence from key events, though no evidence supports these claims.

A video of Barack Obama and George W. Bush laughing together during Donald Trump's inauguration has gained traction online.

The former first lady has made headlines for absences at recent public events, from Jimmy Carter’s funeral to President Trump’s inauguration.

In October, the 55-year-old actress appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to debunk the “cheesy tabloid” rumor where she handled the situation with her usual sense of humor.

The story gained new life after Michelle Obama passed on attending the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter and the swearing-in of President Donald Trump.

Former President Barack Obama arrived at the U.S. Capitol on Monday for President-elect Trump’s inauguration ceremony without former First Lady Michelle Obama.

Former President Barack Obama was spotted at the inauguration of Donald Trump. See pictures of the former president here.

As Barack, 63, Bill, 78, and Hillary, 77, entered the U.S. Capitol rotunda in Washington, D.C., on Monday for the 78-year-old’s historic swearing-in ceremony, people at the Capitol One Arena could be heard loudly booing.

Former President Barack Obama told Washington Post reporter Emily Davies at Donald Trump's second presidential inauguration that he "just barely" behaved during the speech. Presidents Obama and Bush on their way to the Capitol Rotunda:Staffer to Bush: "Are you going to behave?

In 2009, Barack Obama was sworn in as the United States' 44th president and the nation's first Black chief executive. In 2010, senior Hamas Commander Mahmoud al-Mabhouh was assassinated in his hotel room while on a visit to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.