Hero Captain Sully: D.C. Dining!

Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, the hero pilot who safely landed US Airways Flight 1549, was invited along with his family to Obama's inaguration -- and took in some good eats while in the capital!


Presidential Number Crunching -- The Quiz!

“Extra” is testing your presidential number crunching knowledge with this Inauguration Day edition of “How Much?”


Clothes & Cars: Security Tight in D.C.

Rumor has it that security surrounding President Obama has tightened in the capital, but did Obama really don protective clothes for the swearing-in ceremony?


Luxe Quiz: Do You Know First Lady O?

How well do you know our soon-to-be First Lady Michelle Obama? We know her husband's tastes, but what luxey likes will she be bringing to the White House? Test your Mrs. O knowledge here...


Hero Pilot Catapulted to National Fame!

US Airways pilot Chesley B. "Sully" Sullenberger, who landed the miracle plane in the Hudson River, is heading to D.C. with the stars!


'Extra' Friend Heads to Inaugural Ball!

As Americans around the nation gear up to host their own inaugural celebrations on Tuesday, "Extra" friend Julia Levin is prepping to head to the Creative Coalition Inaugural Ball -- courtesy of "Extra" and QVC!


Vroom! The Obamamobile Unveiled

Barack Obama is going to be riding in style! The President-elect's new armored limousine will make its debut as part of the inauguration on January 20. It's tradition to introduce new presidential wheels and Secret Service vehicles into the fleet for the inaugural parade.


Barack: It's Chili in D.C.

Pres-elect Barack Obama grabbed a chili dog at Ben's Chili Bowl with Mayor Adrian Fenty (not pictured) in Washington, D.C. Obama ordered a Chili Half-Smoke and cheese fries at the longtime U Street hotspot.


Obama: The Luxe Fashion Label for '09

Nevermind flashing your Prada and Fendi, the luxe label to flash in 2009 is... Obama. Get inauguration-ready with these luxey Obama merchandise finds...


Obama: Check, Please!

Chicago is one of the country’s eating capitals -- and in this 2001 episode of the show “Check, Please!”, then-Senator Barack Obama rated some of the Windy City’s best places to chow down. Check out the video for his foodie review!


Obama Goes Green

Fore! It's President-elect Barack Obama hitting the golf course for a round with his pals in Kailua, Hawaii, where the future Commander-in-Chief showed off a little body English!


Barack a Day Smoker?

Check out this snapshot from Time of a young Barack Obama puffing away on a cigarette. In 1980, the future prez was at Occidental College in L.A. when aspiring photo Lisa Jack asked to snap his pic.


Insane Inauguration Packages!

Planning on heading to D.C. for Barack Obama's inauguration? "Extra" did some digging -- and discovered some travel packages that cost more than a foreclosed house!


Obama: No Smoking in the House

Will President-elect Barack Obama keep the White House smoke-free?


Where's Obama's Favorite Pizza?

Anthony Ponce of website NBC 5 in Chicago reports that the owners of Barack Obama's favorite Windy City pizzeria, Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, is headed to Washington D.C. for the inaugural expo to be held in the nation's capitol next week.


Luxe Quiz: Obama's Favorite Things!

What junk food fix is our new Prez-elect jonesing for? Dubya feasts on fast food tacos while Clinton was all about his Mac attack. Take our quiz to test your aptitude on Obama's appetite, fave clothing, cars, sports, tunes and reads...


Barack Already Losing Sleep

President-elect Barack Obama won the votes of Americans when they chose him as their next Commander-in-Chief -- but how much sleep did Obama get the night of the election?


Politically Superstitious!

Election Day is upon us, and “Extra” is peeking into the trinkets, good luck charms and rituals that the candidates will use to get votes!


'West Wing' Prophecy?

A young minority congressman takes on an old-time political maverick -- “Extra” uncovers the uncanny parallels between TV’s “The West Wing” and Election Day.


Obama's Stress-Fighting Secret

With the election a week away, “Extra” host Mario Lopez sat down with presidential candidate Barack Obama -- who dished about his wife’s pet name for him, his signature dance moves and his secret to beating stress.


Michelle's Pet Name for Barack -- What's it Mean?

Michelle Obama revealed to Paula Deen that she calls her hubby “Pumski” -- but she didn’t let anyone in on the meaning, or why she calls the possible next President of the United States “Pumski.”


Barack and Britney -- Surprise Connection!

What could Barack Obama possibly have in connection with Britney Spears? The same set designers! Barack's controversial Greek-style temple -- built in honor of his nomination -- was reportedly constructed by Britney Spears' set designers.


Michelle Reveals Her Nickname for Barack!

In a blockbuster interview with potential First Lady Michelle Obama, Paula Deen cooked up some delicious dish about the famous family -- including Michelle's secret pet name for her hubby!