Sugar Bits — Michelle Obama Opens Up to Jay Leno

With one week to go until the election, Michelle Obama spoke with Jay Leno on The Tonight Show [1] last night about her husband's campaign, Palin's wardrobe controversy [2], and more. — CitizenSugar [3]
It has been confirmed that Julian King, Jennifer Hudson's nephew, was found dead [4] with gunshot wounds yesterday. The police are investigating the boy's stepfather, William Balfour, in the triple homicide of Jennifer's family, although no charges have been made yet. — AP [5]
Keanu Reeves's civil trial, brought by a photographer who alleges Keanu hit him with his car, began yesterday, and the actor is scheduled to testify today. — E! Online [6]
Dancing With the Stars' [7] Julianne Hough is having her appendix taken out today but said she plans to be back dancing next week. — People [8]
Terrence Howard is being sued for $5 million by jazz pianist Tex Allen, who claims he was punched by Terrence in their Broadway rehearsals last year, causing him a fat lip that has interfered with his music playing. — NY Post [9]