Advertisement

Michelle Obama aces ‘Carpool Karaoke’ with James Corden

Michelle Obama aces ‘Carpool Karaoke’ with James Corden - image

It was a musical joyride for Michelle Obama as she joined James Corden for a Carpool Karaoke session that aired Wednesday on the late-night host’s CBS show.

The first lady and Corden didn’t go far — security demanded that they stick to the driveway on the White House property. But that didn’t mean they couldn’t belt out Stevie Wonder’s Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours and Beyonce’s Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It).

Story continues below advertisement

Then it was time for This Is For My Girls, a “girl power anthem” intended to promote full access to education worldwide. And to join them for it, up popped Missy Elliott in Corden’s backseat.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

READ MORE: Build a wall: Miniature border wall erected around Donald Trump’s Walk of Fame star

The song was written by Grammy-winner Diane Warren and includes Elliott, Kelly Clarkson, Janelle Monae, Kelly Rowland, Lea Michele and Zendaya.

It was produced by AOL’s MAKERS, a women’s leadership platform, and was released in March after the first lady spoke at the South by Southwest festival in Texas. It benefits Let Girls Learn, an initiative launched last year by the first lady and President Barack Obama to address the barriers that keep more than 62 million girls around the world out of school.

“So much could be corrected in the world if girls were educated and had power over their lives,” the first lady told Corden between tunes. “My message to kids here is, don’t take your education for granted.”

The Carpool Karaoke video was taped last month.

READ MORE: Donald Trump running mates: Celebrities that could have fit the bill

“When was the last time you got to do this, have a good rock out in the car?” Corden asked.

Story continues below advertisement

Just once in 7 1/2 years, the first lady replied — when older daughter Malia was learning to drive.

“This is a real treat!” she declared.

Advertisement

Sponsored content

AdChoices