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Obama: Beyonce A Good Role Model

This Jan. 20, 2009, AP file photo shows Beyonce singing as President Barack Obma and first lady Michelle Obama finish their dance at the Neighborhood Inaugural Ball in Washington.

At a fund-raiser staged by singer Beyonce and her husband, Jay-Z, for President Barack Obama, the president president joked that he has a few things in common with Jay-Z, such as their family life:

"We both have daughters and our wives are more popular than we are," Obama said, giving a nod to Blue Ivy, naturally. "So, you know, we've got a little bond there. It's hard, but it's OK." He then bestowed high praise on Jay's wife, telling the crowd gathered that "Beyonce could not be a better role model for my girls." In fact, he added,"Michelle, Sasha and Malia are mad at me because they're not here." More from Marqee Blog here.

Question: Are there any entertainment stars you'd consider a good role model for your children?



D.F. Oliveria
D.F. (Dave) Oliveria joined The Spokesman-Review in 1984. He currently is a columnist and compiles the Huckleberries Online blog and writes about North Idaho in his Huckleberries column.

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