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Newsom Throws Support Behind Biden Amid Calls for California Governor to Replace President
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who was once the subject of serious chatter regarding a possible but ultimately not pursued primary challenge to President Joe Biden this year, is throwing his full support behind the president and his reelection campaign after he delivered a debate performance this week that was causing a “five-alarm freakout” among Democrats […]
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Senior Political Strategist on Last Night’s Debate: Everybody, Take a Breath
Let’s be honest. As a Democrat, last night was not great. There is no sugarcoating it. From the first few minutes into the debate, my incoming texts and social media feeds last night were rough. This morning’s are not any better. If there is one thing Democrats are good at, it is panicking. To be fair […]
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Panic Ensues Over President Joe Biden’s Shaky and Stumbling Debate Performance
The concern over President Joe Biden’s advanced age and cognitive abilities crystalized in the front half of the first presidential debate on Thursday, leading to panic among his supporters and several notable individuals to call for him to be replaced on the ticket. Biden had multiple gaffes and stumbles as the debate began, trailing off […]
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With CNN Debate Hours Away, Multiple News Outlets Are Still Seeking More Access
The first presidential debate of the 2024 election is hours away, with CNN set to play host at one of its studios in Atlanta. But as the clock ticks down to 9 p.m., multiple journalism groups are weighing in publicly, asking CNN to expand access to coverage of the event. While the debate will be […]
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David Tennant Labeled “The Problem” by U.K. Prime Minister in LGBTQ+ Rights Clash
The British prime minister has weighed in on an LGBTQ+ rights clash between actor David Tennant and top U.K. government minister Kemi Badenoch. The Doctor Who star, who recently returned to the long-running program for its 60th anniversary, was accepting a prize for being a celebrity ally at the British LGBT Awards last week when […]
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Tony Goldwyn to Attend New Hampshire Reproductive Rights Event on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision
Tony Goldwyn is heading to New Hampshire. The veteran actor and multihyphenate is scheduled to appear at a campaign event in Concord on Monday, June 24, a date that coincides with the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case. The controversial ruling overturned Roe v. Wade […]
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Migos Rapper Quavo Hosts Summit Against Gun Violence Featuring VP Kamala Harris
Migos rapper Quavo’s quest to transform his nephew Takeoff’s tragic shooting into a force for change convened with a summit against gun violence on what would have been the late rapper’s 30th birthday. Quavo held the inaugural Rocket Foundation Summit at the Carter Center in Atlanta on Tuesday — the same day as Takeoff’s birthday. […]
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Jack Black Delivers Viral Speech at President Biden’s Star-Studded Fundraiser in “Kick-A** American Flag Overalls”
“How incredible is that years from now we’ll be able to tell our grandchildren that we saw two presidents of the United States on the same stage as Kung Fu Panda?” So said Jimmy Kimmel while standing on the Peacock Theater stage on Saturday night during a star-studded fundraiser for President Joe Biden that featured […]
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President Biden and Barack Obama Rip Donald Trump During Starry L.A. Fundraiser
White House residents and Hollywood megastars shared the stage inside Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater on Saturday night for what turned out to be a record-setting Democratic fundraising haul as President Biden’s reelection campaign netted more than $30 million from the one-night-only event. But even with all that cash and the glamour of A-list headliners George […]
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Palestinian Supporters Descend Upon Downtown Los Angeles Ahead of President Biden Fundraiser
Hundreds of protesters have descended on Downtown Los Angeles around L.A. Live on late Saturday afternoon, attempting to block entrances and disrupt proceedings ahead of a big-ticket fundraiser for President Joe Biden at Peacock Theater. Shortly after 5 p.m. PT, uniformed officers were seen rushing towards one group of protesters as they attempted to block […]
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Hollywood Reacts to Donald Trump’s Guilty Verdict in Hush Money Case
Mark Hamill, Lynda Carter, George Takei and Sheryl Lee Ralph are among those in Hollywood who have taken to social media to share their reaction to Donald Trump’s guilty verdict in his New York criminal hush money trial. A jury found the former president, who could face four years in prison or probation, guilty on […]
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Trump Found Guilty of All 34 Counts in Hush Money Case
Donald Trump has been found guilty in his Manhattan criminal hush money trial. After five weeks of testimony, a jury has found the former president guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records. After the verdict was read, Trump called it a “rigged trial” and a “disgrace,” and said that the “real” verdict will […]
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Rep. Ro Khanna Explains Why Democrats Should Look to Hollywood “For Much More Than Money” (Exclusive)
Representative Ro Khanna, who represents California’s 17th congressional district, held a fundraiser with Paris Hilton and Joseph Gordon-Levitt on May 28, The Hollywood Reporter has exclusively learned. Khanna, a Democrat, is currently seeking reelection for his seat, competing against 26-year-old Republican candidate Anita Chen in the upcoming November election. He was introduced to Hilton a […]
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Robert De Niro Slams Trump at Press Conference With Jan. 6 Police Officers Outside of Former President’s Trial
President Joe Biden’s campaign on Tuesday showed up outside former President Donald Trump’s New York City criminal hush money trial with actor Robert De Niro and a pair of former police officers in an effort to refocus the presidential race on the former president’s role in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection. It was […]
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BET Plans 2024 Election Special “What’s At Stake” (Exclusive)
BET is planning to shine a light on the upcoming presidential election, with what it hopes will be a series of primetime election specials. The first of those specials, “What’s At Stake: 2024 Election Special,” will debut June 4 at 10 p.m., on BET, BET Her, and VH1. The special will be hosted by BET […]
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NAACP Head Derrick Johnson, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Talk Hollywood’s Role in 2024 Election
Unlike a number of recent, high-profile events, last week’s 2024 Webby Awards were not disrupted by protests over Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas. There were no demonstrators visible outside of the event’s Cipriani Wall Street venue in Manhattan, and none of the five-word acceptance speeches delivered onstage on May 13 referenced the Gaza conflict. But […]
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