Barack and Michelle Obama appear on the cover of the Us Weekly hitting newsstands later this week, further establishing their crossover appeal as both political and entertainment figures. The magazine will feature a six-page article on the Obamas’ love story as well as an album of family photos. The cover is headlined “Michelle Obama: Why Barack Loves Her” and teases, “She shops at Target, loved ‘Sex and the City’ and never misses the girls’ recitals. The untold romance between a down-to-earth mom and the man who calls her ‘my rock.'” (Source)

Excerpts of the article will appear online tomorrow via USMagazine.com.  The to get the full story, you’ll just have to wait until Friday, June 20th when the magazine hits newstands unless you’re in New York or Las Angeles.  In that case, you can pick it up tomorrow.