Gossip Betty

First daughters Sasha and Malia Obama are big fans of an empowered woman other than their mother - it's talk show princess Tyra Banks. While the girls are focused on school and getting ready for their new pup and Michelle is busy planning events and visiting veterans families, they occasionally squeeze in a moment for pop culture. A Washington Betty source recently dished that the girls are very into Tyra's show, America's Next Top Model.

The show is a favorite in the new White House. Sasha and Malia watch America's Next Top Model with supermom, Michelle. The girls know some of the sayings and love to practice their runway moves. My source confirms that Michelle is a big fan of Jay "Miss Jay" Alexander and that even though they don't have much time for television these days, Tyra is always on their list.

Sasha and Malia really are just like the rest of us...a jungle gym, sleepovers and now America's Next Top Model! When will the Jonas Brothers be hiding in my closet?

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Gossip Betty is penned by New York City celebrity columnist Kelly Will. This 29 year-old magazine and newspaper reporter has written columns for the New York Times, the New York Daily News and the New York Post. Kelly's weekly column will appear every Tuesday.

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