+ Sure, you (and SJP!) admired Michelle Obama's one-shouldered, Swarovski crystal-covered Jason Wu ball gown -- but did you know the bride-like frock was supposed to be a symbol of hope and feminine empowerment? If not, join the club! (MTV News)
+ And since we're on the subject of fashion, let's talk gowns! First topic: Did Jill Biden *borrow* Miley's 'Kids' Inaugural getup? Also: Could someone tell Rihanna that mustard yellow is NOT the new black? Thanxsomuch! (Scandalist)
+ Crybaby alert! Beyonce admits she came thisclose to bawling while serenading President Obama and the First Lady. Thisclose! (MTV News)
+ 'Course, she wasn't the only one. Ordinarily stoic City star Whitney Port admits even she shed a few tears while watching Barack's inauguration. (Remote Control)
+ Presumably while looking at Aretha Franklin's hat ... Yowzahs. (OMG! Yahoo)
+ OK, fine, so we ALL got a little choked up. Even Diddy was giddy! (E! Online)
+ Meanwhile, ABDC judge Shane Sparks took the opportunity to rate the Obamas' dancing: "On technique, I would give them an 8." Sheez, these days everyone's a critic. (MTV News)
+ Not everyone's eyes were glued on the Prez, however. After their duet at the Western Ball, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony spent the evening "gaz[ing] into each other's eyes" and PDA-ing like teenagers. Awww/ewww. (Usmagazine)
+ And after the party comes the afterparty! Celebs like Pete Wentz, Rosario Dawson and Usher kept the good times rollin' past 4am. It's what Obama would've wanted. (MTV News)