Michelle Obama, MTV team up for virtual prom
25 May 2020 |
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Former U.S. First Lady Michelle Obama and MTV live-streamed a virtual prom on Friday (May 22) night for high school seniors who didn't get a celebration this year due to social-distancing rules.
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