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'Summer House' alum Luke Gulbranson launches House bid in Minnesota

Former "Summer House" star Luke Gulbranson says he's leaving behind the antics of reality TV and aiming to go where the "real drama" is in Washington....

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Grindr set to host its first White House Correspondents' Dinner party

Grindr is getting in on the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner action. The LGBTQ dating app will be joining the crowded party scene...

08.04.2026 30

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UK music festival canceled after headliner Ye denied entry into country

Organizers of a popular United Kingdom music festival are canceling the annual event after its headliner, Ye, was denied entry into the country over...

07.04.2026 7

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CBS announces what's taking over Colbert's 'Late Show' time slot

Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed" is officially moving into "The Late Show's" time slot when the Stephen Colbert-hosted series takes its final bow on...

06.04.2026 3

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Kennedy Center starting layoffs ahead of planned closure

The Kennedy Center is reportedly beginning the process of laying off employees ahead of a two-year closure. “We will begin executing the difficult...

27.03.2026 3

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Trump says 'military wanted' White House ballroom: 'That was supposed to be secret'

President Trump says there's a national security component to the construction of the White House ballroom that was "supposed to be secret." "Now it's...

26.03.2026 2

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Bill Maher to get Mark Twain Prize in final Kennedy Center event before 2-year Trump closure

Bill Maher will receive this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, in what organizers say will be the final event at the Kennedy Center after...

26.03.2026 4

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William Shatner mocks 'woke' accusations against canceled 'Star Trek' series

William Shatner says he feels "sorrow" over the cancellation of the latest "Star Trek" series, and he is hitting back against critics who called it...

25.03.2026 3

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Ex-Pussycat Dolls member: MAHA, RFK Jr. support made her 'liability' for reunion

A former member of the Pussycat Dolls says she was excluded from the group's forthcoming reunion because of her support for Health and Human Services...

25.03.2026 4

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Obama trash talks, faces off against Anthony Edwards to promote presidential center opening in Chicago

Former President Obama is going one-on-one with Anthony Edwards — challenging the NBA All-Star in everything from three-pointers to ping pong — in...

17.03.2026 10

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Nene Leakes, Erika Jayne among 'Housewives' to push for HIV prevention on the Hill

A housewife's place ... is in the Capitol: A heavy dose of "Housewives" are hitting the Hill. Several stars from different iterations of Bravo's "Real...

17.03.2026 4

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867-5309: Famous '80s song phone number now directs to cancer support line

It likely won't be hard to remember the new phone number for a cancer support line: CSC-867-5309. The seven digits, made famous by the 1981 Tommy...

17.03.2026 5

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Dem lawmakers question Amazon on 'Melania' documentary

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) are calling on Amazon to answer questions about the "extraordinary sum" the company...

17.03.2026 10

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Trump to Kennedy Center board ahead of vote on 2-year shutdown: 'You have to close it'

Ahead of a key vote, President Trump is urging his handpicked board of trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to move ahead...

16.03.2026 9

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Javier Bardem sports anti-war pin, says 'free Palestine' at Oscars

Javier Bardem is sharing a simple message from the Oscars stage: "No to war and free Palestine." The "No Country for Old Men" actor presented the...

15.03.2026 6

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Jimmy Kimmel takes swipe at 'Melania' documentary at Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel is returning to the Oscars stage with a dig at President Trump and Melania Trump, and a free speech-related knock at CBS. The "Jimmy...

15.03.2026 7

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Conan O'Brien kicks off Oscars on 'serious' note: 'These are very chaotic, frightening times'

Amid the one-liners, Conan O'Brien is striking a serious tone during his Academy Awards monologue, saying the annual Hollywood awards show brings some...

15.03.2026 5

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Trump confirms giving officials dress shoes: 'I don't want my Cabinet members wearing sneakers'

President Trump says he cares about his Cabinet's kicks, confirming reports that he's giving administration officials "spiffy" dress shoes. "When they...

13.03.2026 10

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Obamas' Higher Ground producing its first Broadway show

Former President Obama and Michelle Obama are Broadway bound — the former first couple's production company is helping bring a revival of "Proof" to...

11.03.2026 10

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Jill Biden to release memoir, 'View from the East Wing'

Jill Biden is giving her perspective from a since-demolished part of the White House, with the former first lady penning a memoir called "View from...

11.03.2026 5

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Conan O'Brien: Correspondents' dinner crowd 'think they're the coolest people in the world'

Former White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner entertainer Conan O'Brien says the audience at the black-tie event is far from a...

04.03.2026 8

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Newsom accepts 'Cup O Peace' award from Kimmel: 'Eat your heart out, Donald'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has a message for President Trump after being presented with a satirical peace award on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV...

04.03.2026 9

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Colbert on 'silent defiance' of Jeffries at State of the Union: 'Bold rebrand of doing jack squat'

Stephen Colbert is knocking House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries's (D-N.Y) quiet approach to countering President Trump during his State of the Union...

25.02.2026 10

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FCC got more complaints about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension than about his Charlie Kirk remarks

Jimmy Kimmel's remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk and his subsequent suspension by ABC drew more than 1,600 complaints to the Federal...

24.02.2026 10

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De Niro: Trump 'will never leave'

Robert De Niro predicts that President Trump "will never leave" office, and it's up to Americans to "get rid of him." "He will never leave. We have to...

24.02.2026 20

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Isaac Hayes estate says lawsuit against Trump over song use at rallies settled

Isaac Hayes's family and estate say they've settled a lawsuit against President Trump and his 2024 campaign for playing one of the songwriter's hits...

24.02.2026 10

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Melania Trump donates inaugural gown to Smithsonian: 'This dress speaks with a distinct point of view'

Melania Trump's 2025 inaugural gown is getting immortalized at the Smithsonian, securing a spot at an exhibition recognizing the country's first...

20.02.2026 10

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U2 releases song 'American Obituary' honoring Renee Good

U2 is releasing a musical tribute to Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in...

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Melania Trump's inaugural gown heading to the Smithsonian

Melania Trump's inaugural gown is getting a spot in the Smithsonian. The Hervé Pierre-designed white gown that featured a dramatic black stripe that...

18.02.2026 30

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Whoopi Goldberg on Epstein files mention: 'I wasn't his girlfriend. I wasn't his friend'

Whoopi Goldberg says she was neither Jeffrey Epstein's friend nor girlfriend after being "dragged" for the appearance of her name in files related to...

17.02.2026 20

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Springsteen rips 'wannabe king' Trump, launches concert tour 'in defense of America'

Bruce Springsteen says he's launching a nationwide concert tour "in defense of America," adding the country's ideals are "under attack" by President...

17.02.2026 10

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Michelle Obama 'Becoming' documentary sees viewership spike amid 'Melania' release

The release of "Melania" appears to have given a boost to another first lady: Michelle Obama's 2020 documentary "Becoming" saw a huge surge in viewers...

05.02.2026 30

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Broadway star Patti LuPone sounds alarm on Trump's Kennedy Center plan: We must 'keep the buildings standing'

Broadway legend Patti LuPone is calling on supporters of the arts to sound the alarm about President Trump's plan to temporarily close the Kennedy...

03.02.2026 8

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Trevor Noah roasts Nicki Minaj's Trump support at Grammys

Grammys host Trevor Noah is mocking Nicki Minaj's support for President Trump, poking fun at the rap star's recent trip to the White House. After...

02.02.2026 10

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Bad Bunny denounces ICE in Grammys speech: 'We're not savages'

Bad Bunny is speaking out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), telling the Grammy Awards audience Sunday "we're not savages" and "ICE...

02.02.2026 10

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Billie Eilish rips ICE at Grammys: 'No one is illegal on stolen land'

Billie Eilish, who's been a fierce critic of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid President Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration in the...

02.02.2026 30

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Johnson: Nicki Minaj's music not 'necessarily my genre' but she's become a 'friend of mine'

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) may not be a fan of Nicki Minaj's music, but he says he now considers the "Super Bass" rapper a pal. "Nicki has become a...

30.01.2026 7

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First lady takes center stage at 'Melania' documentary premiere

In a first for a first lady, Melania Trump took a starring role at the world premiere of her forthcoming eponymous documentary film.  "I think people...

30.01.2026 30

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Elie Wiesel's son discusses new doc on his dad, the Ye apology and loving 'The Producers'

The son of Elie Wiesel says a new documentary about the Nobel Peace Prize winner comes as some Americans are operating with an "activated ignorance"...

28.01.2026 10

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Paris Hilton goes to Washington: Advocacy the 'most meaningful work of my life'

Paris Hilton says her advocacy efforts at the Capitol have been the "most meaningful work" of her life, but she is remaining tight-lipped on whether...

23.01.2026 30

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Paris Hilton and Angie K of 'Real Housewives' to make separate advocacy pushes at Capitol on Thursday

A former special counsel, a hotel heiress-turned-entrepreneur and a Bravo reality TV star are all poised to be at the Capitol on Thursday for what's...

22.01.2026 8

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Michelle Obama pans possibility of third term for presidents: 'Eight years is enough'

Michelle Obama says she would not be in favor of former President Obama running against President Trump, and would "actively work against" a...

21.01.2026 10

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Rep. Steve Womack announces wife's death

Rep. Steve Womack is mourning the death of his 68-year-old wife, Terri, after more than four decades of marriage. The Arkansas Republican said Tuesday...

20.01.2026 10

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Melania Trump reflects on one-year mark: Being first lady a 'profound responsibility'

Melania Trump is reflecting on the one-year anniversary since President Trump's return to the White House, calling her role as first lady a "profound...

20.01.2026 10

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Jon Stewart: Clintons should 'abso-f---ing-lutely' comply with Epstein subpoenas

Jon Stewart says that Former President Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should "abso-f---ing-lutely" comply with congressional...

14.01.2026 20

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Stars honor Minneapolis woman shot by ICE with 'Be Good' pins at Golden Globes

Several Hollywood stars used the Golden Globes spotlight to pay tribute to a woman fatally shot last week by a U.S. Immigration and Customs...

12.01.2026 10

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Nikki Glaser cracks CBS News, Epstein jokes during Golden Globes

Nikki Glaser was cracking jokes about CBS News and the Epstein files within moments of taking the stage for her Golden Globes monologue. "There's so...

12.01.2026 40

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Björk urges Greenland to 'fight for independence' amid Trump takeover threats

Singer Björk says she supports Greenland's "fight for independence" amid President Trump's rising threats to take over the territory. "I wish all...

06.01.2026 20

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History-making menorah unveiled under Biden not on display in Trump White House

A history-making menorah — which made its debut under former President Biden — is not on display as part of the Trump White House's annual holiday...

16.12.2025 20

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KISS, Sylvester Stallone among Trump-hosted Kennedy Center Honors recipients: 'I'm going to try to act like Johnny Carson'

It had the look of a traditional Kennedy Center Honors ceremony — but following President Trump's unprecedented overhaul of the D.C. arts...

08.12.2025 20

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