Tyra channels her inner Michelle Obama: In the upcoming issue of Harper's Bazaar, talk show host Tyra Banks dresses up like Michelle Obama. Extra reports that the supermodel and a Barack-alike donned Harvard sweatshirts -- the Illinois senator's Law School alma mater -- and posed under the covers for the highly anticipated photo spread.

Moms clamor to pre-order "Elmo Live:" Fisher-Price® Friends has announced the presale of the acclaimed Elmo Live, starting today. The new version of the already famous doll stirred up a lot of excitement at its debut at the New York Toy Fair in February. Retailers are already preparing their shelves for the official release on October 14th. "Elmo Live is one of Wal-Mart's Top 12 Toys this Christmas and we're sure it will be flying off the shelves just as quickly as we can stack it up," says Laura Philips, vice president and divisional merchandise manager of toys for Wal-Mart. Pre-order here.

Starbucks: $2 drinks after 2pm: In order to increase business, Starbucks is offering its morning customers a grande beverage for $2 after 2pm. This price comes at a huge discount, as most grande drinks come in at around $4. "I think we've kind of hit the nail on the head," said Brad Stevens, vice president of customer relationship management. "It's easy for baristas to implement and it's easy for customers to understand." Customers must bring their receipt as proof of their morning purchase in order to qualify. This offer will expire September 2nd.

Mother of five wins Nashville Star: Melissa Lawson won the season finale of the country music reality series Nashville Star last night. The 32-year-old's new single was launched on country music stations this morning. Lawson, a mother of 5 boys aged 11 months to 8 years old, wins a record contract after she performs in Nashville for 11 weeks. Nashville Star has already launched the careers of Miranda Lambert, Buddy Jewel and Chris Young.

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