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The Obamas team up with Seinfeld creator for new TV show
Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are teaming up with Seinfeld creator Larry David for a new HBO TV show. The unlikely team will be collaborating on a still-untitled sketch comedy for the network, which will explore American history. 'President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion…But then Larry David called,' the network announced on Thursday. The six-episode series will be written by David, 78, and his longtime Curb Your Enthusiasm partner, Jeff Schaffer, who is also set to direct. 'I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems,' Obama, 63, said in a statement. 'Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David,' the father-of-two — whose wife recently further fueled divorce rumors on her podcast — humorously added. Meanwhile, David shared, 'Once Curb ended, I celebrated with a three-day foam party. After a violent allergic reaction to the suds, I yearned to return to my simple life as a beekeeper, harvesting organic honey from the wildflowers in my meadow. Alas, one day my bees mysteriously vanished.' 'And so, it is with a heavy heart that I return to television, hoping to ease the loss of my beloved hive.' The show will feature some stars from Curb Your Enthusiasm as well as other 'noteworthy guest stars' according to HBO. The project will be produced by the Obamas' production company, Higher Ground. The Obamas, David, Schaffer, Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis will serve as executive producers. The project marks David's return to television, a year after his long-running HBO series, Curb Your Enthusiasm, concluded its 12th and final season. It also marks what is believed to be the first production from Higher Ground outside of its deal with Netflix, which the Obamas' company expanded in June 2024. A date for the premiere of the new series has not yet been announced. 'It's hard to remember a time before Curb, or without Larry David's perspective on modern life,' HBO's Executive VP of Programming said in a statement. 'We're thrilled that Larry is coming back to HBO, this time with Higher Ground, to give us a glimpse at our shared history as we celebrate our Semiquincentennial.' Over his career, David has received more than 30 Primetime Emmy nominations for his work on both Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm. Meanwhile, since the end of his presidency, Barack and Michelle have remained active, focusing on philanthropy, media production, and writing. Both have also written bestselling books.
Daily Mail
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Keeping up with the Obamas! Barack and Michelle team up with Seinfeld creator for new TV show
Former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle are teaming up with Seinfeld creator Larry David for a new HBO TV show. The unlikely team will be collaborating on a still-untitled sketch comedy for the network, which will explore American history. 'President and Mrs. Obama wanted to honor America's 250th anniversary and celebrate the unique history of our nation on this special occasion…But then Larry David called,' the network announced on Thursday. 'I've sat across the table from some of the world's most difficult leaders and wrestled with some of our most intractable problems. Nothing has prepared me for working with Larry David,' Obama, 63, humorously said in a statement. The series will be written by David, 78, and his longtime Curb Your Enthusiasm partner, Jeff Schaffer, who is also set to direct. The project will be produced by the Obamas' production company, Higher Ground. The Obamas, David, Schaffer, Vinnie Malhotra and Ethan Lewis will serve as executive producers.
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Obama to host London event - here's how much tickets cost
Barack Obama is taking the stage in London this fall and offering guests the opportunity to say hello and share a drink. But the meet-and-greet with the former president will set you back a pretty penny, with tickets costing as much as $2,430 (£1,790). The 63-year-old's An Evening With President Barack Obama event will come to London's O2 Arena on September 24. Four VIP packages are currently available event organizer Seat Unique's website, ranging from $671 (£495) to more than $1,214 (£895) depending on the selected ticket package. The $1,214 dining package is nearly sold out with only six tickets remaining. It includes a four-course meal at the Gaucho steakhouse, a glass of champagne, a seat in the first ten rows at the O2, access to the Seat Unique Club afterparty, and a copy of Obama's book. General admission seats for the event, without all the bells and whistles of premium packages, are available for $172 (£127) each, according to Ticketmaster. A top tier VIP option, which according to the Evening Standard is only sold in pairs, will offer guests an opportunity to pose for a photo with Obama, subject to security clearance. The package is understood to be more expensive than the dining package, with the newspaper suggesting it will cost at least $2,430. However, the Daily Mail could not independently verify that price as these tickets appear to have already sold out. The cheapest hospitality package, titled the premium ticket, costs $671 per ticket and offers guests guaranteed premium seating, priority access to the arena, a welcome drink at the Seat Unique Club, post-show access to the club and a copy of Obama's new book. Two other hospitality packages - the Seventh Row and Seat Unique Club packages -cost $745 (£549) and $1,800 (£795), respectively. Tickets went on sale Thursday, with organizers having reportedly set aside 100 seats for charitable organizations. It is unclear if Obama, worth an estimated $70 million, will be donating any of the profits or ticket sales to charity or if he and Seat Unique will be pocketing the funds. Daily Mail has approached Seat Unique for further information. The event will see the president be interviewed by British-Nigerian historian David Olusoga. Obama is expected to speak about his experiences as a two-term US president and his thoughts on the future of the nation. The event organizers, in a statement to the Standard , said they are 'incredibly honored to bring President Obama to the UK'. 'His message of unity and progress resonates deeply, and we anticipate an evening that will inspire and empower all who attend,' the statement said. 'We believe in providing exceptional experiences, and this event perfectly aligns with our mission to connect people with inspiring moments.' Obama is a highly regarded speaker and in 2022 won an Emmy for best narrator for his work on the Netflix docuseries Our Great National Parks. He also previously won a Grammy for his audiobook reading of both his memoirs. But Obama's high-dollar prices are arguably a bit steep, with the top level ticket costing more than double what London-based Beyoncé fans paid to see her Cowboy Carter Tour last month.
