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Michelle Obama Book Tour Recruits Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman, Ellen DeGeneres as Moderators

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Michelle Obama has recruited a star-studded collection of celebrity moderators to join her upcoming book tour in support of The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times , set for release on Nov. 15.

The 13-date tour ( find tickets here ) will feature appearances from varying guests for each Live Nation-produced event, including Ellen DeGeneres , Gayle King, Oprah Winfrey , Conan O’Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross, David Letterman , Tyler Perry, Hoda Kotb, Michele Norris, Heather McGhee, and poet Elizabeth Alexander.

“For me, ‘The Light We Carry’ book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times,” Obama shared in a statement. “I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators.”

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Ticket information is available on the official The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times website . The book marks Obama’s follow-up to her debut memoir Becoming .

Michelle Obama Book Tour Dates Nov. 15 – Washington D.C. @ Warner Theatre (Ellen DeGeneres) Nov. 16 – Washington D.C. @ Warner Theatre (Ellen DeGeneres) Nov. 17 – Washington D.C. @ Warner Theatre (Elizabeth Alexander) Nov. 18 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met (Gayle King) Nov. 19 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met (Hoda Kotb) Dec. 2 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre (Tyler Perry) Dec. 3 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre (Tyler Perry) Dec. 5 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre (David Letterman) Dec. 6 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre (Heather McGhee) Dec. 9 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic (Conan O’Brien) Dec. 10 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic (Tracee Ellis Ross) Dec. 11 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic (Michele Norris) Dec. 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ Youtube Theatre (Oprah Winfrey)

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Winfrey, Letterman among moderators for Michelle Obama tour

FILE - Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks to the crowd as she presents her anticipated memoir “Becoming” during her book tour stop in Washington, on Nov. 17, 2018. Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C. and ending a month later in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

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NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrity moderators joining former first lady Michelle Obama on tour for her upcoming book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.”

Other guests include Conan O’Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross, journalists Gayle King and Michele Norris, “Today” show host Hoda Kotb, poet Elizabeth Alexander and advocate Heather McGhee.

“For me, ‘The Light We Carry’ book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times,” Obama said in a statement released Wednesday by her publisher, Crown, and the tour’s producer, Live Nation. “I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators.”

On Wednesday, Crown and Live Nation also announced that Obama has added seven stops to her monthlong, six-city tour, which begins at Washington’s Warner Theatre on Nov. 15, the book’s publication date. Additional appearances have been scheduled in Washington, along with Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago and San Francisco.

Some of the moderators, including Winfrey and Alexander, spoke with Obama when she promoted her 2018 memoir “Becoming.” For the current tour, DeGeneres will be on stage for the first two nights, in Washington, with Perry scheduled to interview her in Atlanta, Letterman in Chicago and Winfrey for the last stop, in Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on Dec. 13.

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Michelle Obama is hitting the road this fall to publicize her upcoming book “ The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times ,” and a star-studded lineup of moderators is scheduled to appear alongside the Former First Lady for tour dates across the country.

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The book will release on Nov. 15 and is her second book following her bestselling memoir “ Becoming .” In its 336 pages, she offers a series of stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge and power — including her belief that when we “light up” for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress.

In tandem with the physical release, an unabridged audio edition of the book, read by Obama, will be released by Penguin Random House Audio. The book will be published simultaneously in 14 languages and 27 countries around the world, with additional languages and territories to be announced.

Buy tickets for “The Light We Carry” book tour here , and check out the full list of dates below. Pre-order “The Light We Carry” here.

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Oprah Winfrey , David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrity moderators joining former first lady Michelle Obama on tour for her upcoming book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.

Other guests include Conan O’Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross, journalists Gayle King and Michelle Norris, Today host Hoda Kotb, poet Elizabeth Alexander and advocate Heather McGhee.

On Wednesday, Crown and Live Nation also announced that Obama has added seven stops to her monthlong, six-city tour, which begins at Washington’s Warner Theatre on Nov. 15, the book’s publication date. Additional appearances have been scheduled in Washington, along with Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago and San Francisco.

Some of the moderators, including Winfrey and Alexander, spoke with Obama when she promoted her 2018 memoir, Becoming . For the current tour, DeGeneres will be on stage for the first two nights, in Washington, with Perry scheduled to interview her in Atlanta, Letterman in Chicago and Winfrey for the last stop, in Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on Dec. 13.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrity moderators joining former first lady Michelle Obama on tour for her upcoming book, "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times."

Other guests include Conan O'Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross, journalists Gayle King and Michele Norris, "Today" show host Hoda Kotb, poet Elizabeth Alexander and advocate Heather McGhee.

"For me, 'The Light We Carry' book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times," Obama said in a statement released Wednesday by her publisher, Crown, and the tour's producer, Live Nation. "I can't wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators."

On Wednesday, Crown and Live Nation also announced that Obama has added seven stops to her monthlong, six-city tour, which begins at Washington's Warner Theatre on Nov. 15, the book's publication date. Additional appearances have been scheduled in Washington, along with Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago and San Francisco.

Some of the moderators, including Winfrey and Alexander, spoke with Obama when she promoted her 2018 memoir "Becoming." For the current tour, DeGeneres will be on stage for the first two nights, in Washington, with Perry scheduled to interview her in Atlanta, Letterman in Chicago and Winfrey for the last stop, in Los Angeles' YouTube Theater on Dec. 13.

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Oprah Winfrey , David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the moderators tapped to appear with former first lady Michelle Obama on her upcoming tour for her book The Light We Carry : Overcoming in Uncertain Times. 

Other speakers scheduled to moderate tour events include poet Elizabeth Alexander, Gayle King, Hoda Hotb, Tyler Perry, Heather McGhee, Conan O’Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross and Michele Norris.

“For me,  The Light We Carry  book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times,” Obama said in a statement. “I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators.”

Additional appearances are scheduled in Washington, Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago and San Francisco.

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Winfrey, Letterman among moderators for Michelle Obama tour

NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrity moderators joining former first lady Michelle Obama on tour for her upcoming book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.”

Other guests include Conan O’Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross, journalists Gayle King and Michele Norris, “Today” show host Hoda Kotb, poet Elizabeth Alexander and advocate Heather McGhee.

“For me, ‘The Light We Carry’ book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times,” Obama said in a statement released Wednesday by her publisher, Crown, and the tour’s producer, Live Nation. “I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators.”

On Wednesday, Crown and Live Nation also announced that Obama has added seven stops to her monthlong, six-city tour, which begins at Washington’s Warner Theatre on Nov. 15, the book’s publication date. Additional appearances have been scheduled in Washington, along with Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago and San Francisco.

Some of the moderators, including Winfrey and Alexander, spoke with Obama when she promoted her 2018 memoir “Becoming.” For the current tour, DeGeneres will be on stage for the first two nights, in Washington, with Perry scheduled to interview her in Atlanta, Letterman in Chicago and Winfrey for the last stop, in Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on Dec. 13.

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Celebrity moderators for Michelle Obama book tour set to include Oprah, Ellen, Tyler Perry

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Michelle Obama is adding some star power to her forthcoming book tour, with Ellen DeGeneres , Oprah Winfrey , David Letterman, Hoda Kotb and Tyler Perry among the big names poised to take the stage alongside the former first lady.

Former daytime talk show host DeGeneres will join Obama for the kickoff of her national book tour for “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” in Washington on Nov. 15, Live Nation and publisher Crown announced Wednesday.

Other tour stops in cities such as Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles will include poet Elizabeth Alexander, “CBS This Morning’s” Gayle King, Conan O’Brien, “Black-ish” star Tracee Ellis Ross, journalist Michele Norris and author Heather McGhee.

“For me, ‘The Light We Carry’ book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times,” Obama said in a statement about the moderator lineup.

“I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators,” the former first lady said.

The tour launches the same day as Obama’s latest book is released next month. Organizers said Wednesday that seven additional dates in six cities were added to the tour “due to overwhelming demand.”

The format for the book tour, complete with celebrity moderators, is similar to the events Obama held to tout her best-selling 2018 memoir, “Becoming.” Winfrey, Alexander and Norris all served as moderators as Obama promoted “Becoming” across the country.

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Tour will kick off Tuesday, November 15th, at Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. with Ellen DeGeneres.

Today, Live Nation and Crown, an imprint of Random House, announced the list of moderators scheduled to appear with former First Lady, Michelle Obama, on her upcoming U.S. book tour in support of The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.

Due to overwhelming demand, Michelle Obama has recently added an additional seven dates across the six cities on her highly anticipated tour. Produced by Live Nation, the U.S. tour will kick off in Washington, D.C., with two nights at Warner Theatre on Tuesday, November 15th and Wednesday, November 16th, both featuring Ellen DeGeneres moderating the conversation. The other tour events will be moderated by an all-star lineup of speakers including Elizabeth Alexander (11/17), Gayle King (11/18), Hoda Kotb (11/19), Tyler Perry (12/2 + 12/3), David Letterman (12/5), Heather McGhee (12/6), Conan O'Brien (12/9), Tracee Ellis Ross (12/10), Michele Norris (12/11), and Oprah Winfrey (12/13).

"For me, The Light We Carry book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times," Mrs. Obama said. "I can't wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators."

Tickets for all dates are available at www.michelleobamabooks.com .

On November 15th, the same day as the tour kick-off, Michelle Obama will globally release her second book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times. The book shares practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today's highly uncertain world.

The Light We Carry offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress.

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MICHELLE OBAMA served as First Lady of the United States from 2009 to 2017. A graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School, Mrs. Obama started her career as an attorney at the Chicago law firm Sidley & Austin, where she met her future husband, Barack Obama. She later worked in the Chicago mayor's office, at the University of Chicago, and at the University of Chicago Medical Center. Mrs. Obama also founded the Chicago chapter of Public Allies, an organization that prepares young people for careers in public service. She is the author of the #1 global bestseller Becoming and the #1 national bestseller American Grown. The Obamas currently live in Washington, D.C., and have two daughters, Malia and Sasha.

Michelle Obama Announces Tour Dates And Moderators For New Book ‘The Light We Carry’

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Michelle Obama is scheduled to head out on a six-city national tour to promote her forthcoming book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Time

On Wednesday, Live Nation and the former first lady’s publisher, Crown, announced that Mrs. Obama will touch down in half a dozen cities. Among those include Washington D.C. (which will take place on the book’s release date of November 15), Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

“I am so excited to share that I will be heading across the country soon to talk with you all about my new book,” Obama, 58, said in a statement, according to The Hill . “This book means so much to me — it’s a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty. On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.”

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Organizers of the tour said Obama wanted to make stops “accessible to as many people as possible.”

Tickets are available on ticketmaster.com or michelleobamabooks.com .

• Tuesday, November 15: Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C. (Ellen DeGeneres)
• Wednesday, November 16: Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C. (Ellen DeGeneres)
• Thursday, November 17: Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C. (Elizabeth Alexander)
• Friday, November 18: The Met, Philadelphia, PA (Gayle King)
• Saturday, November 19: The Met, Philadelphia, PA (Hoda Kotb)
• Friday, December 2: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA (Tyler Perry)
• Saturday, December 3: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA (Tyler Perry)
• Monday, December 5: Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL (David Letterman)
• Tuesday, December 6: Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL (Heather McGhee)
• Friday, December 9: The Masonic, San Francisco, CA (Conan O’Brien)
• Saturday, December 10: The Masonic, San Francisco, CA (Tracee Ellis Ross)
• Sunday, December 11: The Masonic, San Francisco, CA (Michele Norris)
• Tuesday, December 13: YouTube Theater, Los Angeles, CA (Oprah Winfrey)

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Oprah and Gayle Will Be Moderators on Michelle Obama’s The Light We Carry Book Tour

Gayle will join Obama in Philadelphia in November, while Oprah will wrap up the tour at Obama’s final stop in Los Angeles.

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In tandem with the release, Obama is embarking on a U.S. tour that will kick off on the book’s publication date. “The Light We Carry” Tour will visit six cities throughout November and December—and, as announced today , Obama will be joined by an all-star list of moderators for each event, including Oprah and Gayle.

Gayle will join Obama in Philadelphia on Friday, November 18. Oprah, on the other hand, will wrap up the tour by accompanying Obama at her final event in Los Angeles on December 13. Both Oprah and Gayle supported Obama on her Becoming book tour ( read what Obama revealed to Oprah during the kickoff event ), so it’s no surprise that they will be moderators once again.

“This book is a collection of stories and practices that have helped me sort through all the challenges and questions that keep us up at night: How do I know I’m good enough? How do I bring my whole self to the table? How can I overcome my fears?” Obama wrote in her book announcement Instagram post .

Other “The Light We Carry” Tour moderators include Ellen DeGeneres, who will kick things off in D.C., Elizabeth Alexander, Tyler Perry, David Letterman, Heather McGhee, Conan O’Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Michele Norris. See the full list of dates, with their respective moderators, below.

• Tuesday, November 15: Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C. (Ellen DeGeneres)
• Wednesday, November 16: Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C. (Ellen DeGeneres)
• Thursday, November 17: Warner Theatre, Washington, D.C. (Elizabeth Alexander)
• Friday, November 18: The Met, Philadelphia, PA (Gayle King)
• Saturday, November 19: The Met, Philadelphia, PA (Hoda Kotb)
• Friday, December 2: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA (Tyler Perry)
• Saturday, December 3: Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA (Tyler Perry)
• Monday, December 5: Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL (David Letterman)
• Tuesday, December 6: Chicago Theatre, Chicago, IL (Heather McGhee)
• Friday, December 9: The Masonic, San Francisco, CA (Conan O’Brien)
• Saturday, December 10: The Masonic, San Francisco, CA (Tracee Ellis Ross)
• Sunday, December 11: The Masonic, San Francisco, CA (Michele Norris)
• Tuesday, December 13: YouTube Theater, Los Angeles, CA (Oprah Winfrey)

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First Set of Moderators Announced for Michelle Obama ‘Becoming’ 2019 Tour

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The first set of moderators have been announced for the 2019 leg of Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama .

Late night host Jimmy Kimmel will help kick off the tour on Feb. 8 in Tacoma, Washington, with 2 Dope Queens ’ Phoebe Robinson taking over moderator duties in Portland, Ore. on Feb. 9. Valerie Jarrett , former senior adviser to President Barack Obama and close friend of Michelle, will moderate the Feb. 12 tour stop in Phoenix, Ariz.

Produced by Live Nation, the tour serves as a live extension of Mrs. Obama’s best-selling 2018 memoir, Becoming , and features the former First Lady’s honest reflections on the events that have shaped both her public and private life. Moderators at previous events included Sarah Jessica Parker, Reese Witherspoon, Tracee Ellis Ross and Oprah Winfrey.

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“I’m thrilled to get back out on the road for this final round of events at home and around the world, and I can’t wait to continue these conversations in new cities and with such extraordinary moderators,” Mrs. Obama said in a statement. “For me, this tour isn’t just about discussing my memoir—it’s about all of us understanding ourselves and our stories, taking comfort in being together and celebrating our own becoming, no matter where in that process we might be.”

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Feb. 8 — Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome

Feb. 9 — Portland, OR @ Moda Center

Feb. 12 — Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre

Feb. 28 — Austin, TX @ Frank Erwin Center

March 2 — Houston, TX @ Toyota Center

March 13 — St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center

March 14 — Milwaukee, WI @ Miller High Life Theatre

March 16 — Cleveland, OH @ KeyBank State Theatre

March 21 — Vancouver, BC @ Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena

March 22 — Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place

Apr. 9 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Royal Arena

Apr. 10 — Stockholm, Sweden @ Ericsson Globe

Apr. 11 — Oslo, Norway @ Oslo Spektrum

Apr. 14 — London, UK @ The O2 Arena

Apr. 16 — Paris, France @ AccorHotels Arena

Apr. 17 — Amsterdam, Netherlands @ Ziggo Dome

May 3 — Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre

May 4 — Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena

May 10 — Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ BB&T Center

May 11 — Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena

May 12 — Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium

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NEW YORK (AP) — Oprah Winfrey, David Letterman and Ellen DeGeneres are among the celebrity moderators joining former first lady Michelle Obama on tour for her upcoming book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.”

Other guests include Conan O’Brien, Tracee Ellis Ross, journalists Gayle King and Michele Norris, “Today” show host Hoda Kotb, poet Elizabeth Alexander and advocate Heather McGhee.

“For me, ‘The Light We Carry’ book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times,” Obama said in a statement released Wednesday by her publisher, Crown, and the tour’s producer, Live Nation. “I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators.”

On Wednesday, Crown and Live Nation also announced that Obama has added seven stops to her monthlong, six-city tour, which begins at Washington’s Warner Theatre on Nov. 15, the book’s publication date. Additional appearances have been scheduled in Washington, along with Chicago, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago and San Francisco.

Some of the moderators, including Winfrey and Alexander, spoke with Obama when she promoted her 2018 memoir “Becoming.” For the current tour, DeGeneres will be on stage for the first two nights, in Washington, with Perry scheduled to interview her in Atlanta, Letterman in Chicago and Winfrey for the last stop, in Los Angeles’ YouTube Theater on Dec. 13.

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Michelle obama book tour adds 2nd philly date, moderators announced, michelle obama will be joined by gayle king at the nov. 18 stop at the met in philly and hoda kotb during the newly announced nov. 19 stop..

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PHILADELPHIA — Former First Lady Michelle Obama's book tour is turning out to be so popular that more dates are being added, including in Philadelphia.

On Wednesday, the tour announced it is adding a second date at The Met Philadelphia.

Obama will host her book tour now on Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Broad Street venue.

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On Nov. 18, Obama will be joined by moderator Gayle King and on Nov. 19 NBC personality Hoda Kotb will moderate.

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The tour is in support of her new book, "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times."

"For me, The Light We Carry book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times," Obama said. "I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators."

According to a news release, "The Light We Carry" offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress.

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The instant new york times bestseller has sold more than 5.6 million units , in all formats and editions in the u.s. and canada.

Today, Live Nation and Crown Publishing, a part of Penguin Random House, announced the first set of moderators for the 2019 tour dates of  Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama. 

Produced by Live Nation, the extension of the highly successful tour kicks off in Tacoma, WA, this Friday, February 8, at the Tacoma Dome with late-night TV show host  Jimmy Kimmel . Additionally,  Phoebe Robinson  will join Mrs. Obama on stage once again as moderator at the Moda Center in Portland, OR, on February 9, with  Valerie Jarrett  moderating the February 12 event at the Comerica Theater in Phoenix, AZ. (Please see below for moderator biographies.)

“I’m thrilled to get back out on the road for this final round of events at home and around the world, and I can’t wait to continue these conversations in new cities and with such extraordinary moderators,” Mrs. Obama said. “For me, this tour isn’t just about discussing my memoir—it’s about all of us understanding ourselves and our stories, taking comfort in being together and celebrating our own becoming, no matter where in that process we might be.”

This 2019 extension of the tour will include 15 events in the United States and Canada, with Mrs. Obama making stops in previously unvisited cities, including Austin, Toronto, Atlanta, St. Paul, Cleveland, and Vancouver among others. The tour will also include 6 dates in Europe, including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London, Paris, Oslo, and Stockholm. The final event will take place on May 12 in Nashville, TN, at the historic Ryman Auditorium concluding the  Becoming book tour. Tickets and a limited number of VIP meet and greet packages with the former First Lady are on sale now at  BecomingMichelleObama.com .

Since releasing her memoir last year, Mrs. Obama has been delighted to see the outpouring of support from readers across the country and around the world. One of her favorite parts of this experience has been hearing from book clubs who are reading  Becoming ,and she released this  video  today, asking book clubs to share their conversations with her . As part of the ongoing promotion for  Becoming , Crown is sponsoring a sweepstakes for book clubs to win tickets to see Michelle Obama on tour this spring. Book clubs can enter the sweepstakes by going to BecomingMichelleObama.com. In select cities (Austin, TX, St. Paul, MN, Milwaukee, WI, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Atlanta, GA), one book group per city will win 8 tickets to Mrs. Obama’s book tour (travel not included). See  BecomingMichelleObama.com for details and official rules. 

In keeping with her commitment to make her events accessible to as many people as possible, Mrs. Obama and Live Nation will donate a portion of ticket inventory in each market to various organizations, including, but not limited to, charities, schools, and community groups in each city the tour visits. Those fans will receive free admission to the tour stop in their city.

Attendees at Mrs. Obama’s events will hear her honest reflections on the experiences and events, both public and private, that have shaped her, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her years spent at the most famous address in the world. Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States – the first African-American to serve in that role – she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world. 

Becoming was released on November 13, 2018, in the U.S. and Canada by Crown Publishing, a part of Penguin Random House, and is being published in 42 languages around the world. Since its publication,  Becoming became an instant #1  New York Times bestseller after one week of sales, and has sold more than 5.6 million units in all formats and editions in the U.S. and Canada. According to NDP BookScan data, the hardcover edition of  Becoming has sold more copies than any other book published in the United States in 2018 and more copies than any other hardcover nonfiction book published since 2007.

After 21 printings, the hardcover edition of  Becoming will have 5.2 million copies in print in the U.S. and Canada and a total of 8 million copies in print worldwide. The book is also a #1 bestseller in 11 other countries around the world. An audio edition of the book, read by Mrs. Obama, is also available in digital and physical formats by Penguin Random House Audio. 

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Crown Publishing is a part of Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade book publisher, which is dedicated to its mission of nourishing a universal passion for reading by connecting authors and their writing with readers everywhere. The company, which employs 10,000 people globally, was formed on July 1, 2013, by Bertelsmann and Pearson, who own 75 percent and 25 percent respectively. With more than 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, Penguin Random House comprises adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction print and digital English- and Spanish-language trade book publishing businesses in more than 20 countries worldwide. With 15,000 new titles, and 600 million print, audio, and ebooks sold annually, Penguin Random House’s publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors.

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Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of the seven-time Emmy® Award-nominated “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC’s longest-running late-night talk show. Now in its 16th season, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” produces some of the most popular comedy bits in late-night and features a diverse lineup of guests including actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, authors, politicians, newsmakers and the occasional random weirdo. Kimmel’s monologue skewers pop culture and up-to-the-minute news. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs weeknights at11:35/10:35 p.m. ET, broadcasting from Disney’s El Capitan Entertainment Center in Hollywood.

Phoebe Robinson

Phoebe Robinson is a multitalented stand-up comedian,  New York Times best-selling author, and actress. She is best known as the co-creator and co-star of the WNYC podcast turned hit HBO series  2 Dope Queens , which is returning to the cable network in 2019. She’s also the author of the new essay collection about dating, money, and her love of U2 entitled  Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay . And if that’s not enough, she’s the co-host of another WNYC Studios podcast, “Sooo Many White Guys,” the critically acclaimed talk show where she interviews luminaries such as Tom Hanks, Issa Rae, Abbi Jacobson, and many more. Phoebe wrote the  New York Times bestseller “You Can’t Touch My Hair & Other Things I Still Have to Explain,” which is a collection of essays about race, gender, and pop culture. And she recently made her feature film debut this summer, starring in Netflix’s  Ibiza . She’ll next be seen in Paramount’s film  What Men Want, premiering in February 2019. 

Valerie Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett was the longest serving senior adviser to President Barack Obama, and is one of the Obama family’s oldest and closest friends. In the White House, Ms. Jarrett oversaw the Offices of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, and she chaired the White House Council on Women and Girls. Prior to joining the Obama Administration, Ms. Jarrett served as the chief executive officer of The Habitat Company headquartered in Chicago, and served as chair of several boards, including the University of Chicago, where Michelle Obama served as a senior vice president. She also held several senior positions in city government in Chicago, including deputy chief of staff to Mayor Daley, where in 1991 she first met and hired Michelle Obama. Jarrett has been Mrs. Obama’s close friend, confidante, and advisor ever since. Valerie is currently a senior distinguished fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, and a senior advisor to both the Obama Foundation and ATTN. She also serves on the boards of Lyft, 2U, and Ariel Investments. In her upcoming memoir,  Finding My Voice (Viking), Valerie Jarrett shares her forthright, optimistic perspective on the importance of leadership and the responsibilities of citizenship in the twenty-first century, inspiring others to lift their own voices.

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Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With MICHELLE OBAMA to Make Special Limited Run Across the U.S. This Fall With a Stop at Wells Fargo Center on Nov. 29

Michelle Obama is set to embark on a 10-city book tour in support of her highly anticipated memoir, BECOMING with a stop at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday, November 29.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, September 21 at 10 a.m. exclusively through WellsFargoCenterPhilly.com, by phone at 1-800-298-4200 or in person at the Wells Fargo Center box office.

The tour will feature intimate and honest conversations between Mrs. Obama and a selection of to-be-announced moderators, reflective of the extraordinary stories shared in the wide-ranging chapters of her deeply personal book. Simultaneous to this announcement, Mrs. Obama released a video over her social media channels, watch HERE.

Attendees will hear firsthand Mrs. Obama’s intimate reflections on the experiences and events, both public and private, that have shaped her, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her years spent at the most famous address in the world. Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America – the first African-American to serve in that role – she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world.

In candidly recounting moments from her own extraordinary journey, Mrs. Obama will also share life lessons learned and inspire people to become the very best version of themselves.

Michelle Obama and Live Nation will also be donating 10 percent of every show’s tickets to various organizations including, but not limited to, local charities, schools, and community groups in each city the tour visits. Those fans will receive free admission to the tour stop in their city.

“I’ve spent the last year and a half reflecting on my story as deeply and honestly as I could, and now I’m thrilled to travel the country and do the same with readers this fall,” said Michelle Obama about her upcoming tour. “I hope that this tour will inspire others to reflect upon and share their own stories—all the joys and sorrows, all the scars and renewals—so that together, we can better recognize that each of us, in our own way, is in a constant process of becoming.”

“We are honored to be part of these special events with former First Lady Michelle Obama,” said Tara Traub, Senior Vice President of Live Nation Touring. “Hearing her share her story in person will be a memorable life experience for attendees of the Becoming tour and one that will help encourage people to find their own voice and pursue their dreams for a better future—for themselves, their families, and their communities.”

BECOMING will be released on November 13 in the U.S. and Canada by the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, as well as in 28 languages around the world. An audio edition of the book, read by Mrs. Obama, will be simultaneously issued in digital and physical formats by Penguin Random House Audio.   

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama is taking her new book on tour this winter. If you loved Obama’s global bestseller Becoming, you’re guaranteed to appreciate her follow up, The Light We Carry, which tackles themes of uncertainty, connection, and kindness.

Autographed copies of the book will be available for purchase at tour events while supplies last. Additionally, several influential celebrities will act as moderators for the tour, including Oprah, Gayle King, David Letterman, and Conan O’Brien. So, get ready for an evening you won’t soon forget! Click the links below to purchase your Michelle Obama Tour Tickets today!

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Madonna knows how to close out a tour!

On Saturday, the GRAMMY-winning musician, 65, made history as she broke the record for the largest audience for a standalone concert by any artist during the final night of her The Celebration Tour at Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. 

Madonna's free show was attended by 1.6 million fans. The record was previously held by The Rolling Stones when they performed at the venue in 2006 for a then record-setting 1.5 million fans. 

Madonna's Celebration Tour show included performances of some of her biggest hits, including "Just Like A Prayer," "Nothing Really Matters," and "Music." The performance marked Madonna's first show in Brazil since 2012. 

The songstress had a special hometown guest during the "Vogue" portion of the show as Anitta surprised the audience. For the segment, the "Bellakeo" singer joined Madonna as a judge for the ball and held up a "10" sign for the dancers.

Following the show, Madonna took to Instagram to share a video, where she celebrates Brazil's culture by waving the flag on stage.

"Blame it on Rio 🇧🇷 Thank You Brazil!! 🔥🇧🇷🔥🇧🇷 🔥 @pabllovittar @itau @tvglobo #musicmakesthepeoplecometogether," she wrote. 

Ahead of the moment, Anitta -- who just released her latest album,  Funk Generation -- told ET she would be missing the Met Gala because she was showing up for Madonna.

"Not this year," she told ET when asked if was attending the Met Gala. "I'm gonna be in Brazil with Madonna."

Madonna kicked off her Celebration Tour in October 2023 at London's O2 Arena. The North American leg of the tour began in December 2023, and ran with a series of special guests including Andy Cohen , Kelly Ripa , Cardi B , Pamela Anderson and Julia Garner . 

The tour was delayed as the singer recovered from a near-fatal viral infection. Madonna got emotional during night one of the show as she reflected on the health scare .

"It's been a crazy year for me. I didn't think I was going to make it, neither did my doctors. That's why I woke up with all of my children sitting around me," Madonna revealed to a captivated audience at the time. 

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