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Chris Evans to Receive Spirit of Service Award, Same Honor Given to Jeff Bezos, Laurene Powell Jobs

Captain America, indeed. Chris Evans, the veteran actor and one of the beloved stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universal, has been selected to receive a Spirit of Service Award with his A Starting Point partners Mark Kassen and Joe Kiani.…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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‘OITNB’ Actress Lea DeLaria Calls on Biden to Assassinate Trump: “This Is a War”

DeLaria posted the message in the wake of the Supreme Court's immunity ruling: "Trump is Hitler and this is 1940. Take him the f--k out."

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Kerry Washington Says Donald Trump’s Conviction Has Changed Her Thoughts About Justice System

Kerry Washington is getting candid about her thoughts surrounding Donald Trump’s conviction and how he’s still able to run for president. In a conversation with Bustle ahead of the release of UnPrisoned season two on July 17, she also…

Monday, Jul 1

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Supreme Court Rules Trump, Former Presidents Have Some Immunity From Prosecution

The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have some immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020…

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Sports Journalist Goes Viral After Posting Attack on French Far-Right

A French sports journalist has gone viral after venting his anger online following the success of the far-right in Sunday’s elections. Benjamin Bernard, an on-air reporter for beIN Sport, posted on X (formerly Twitter) that there were “12…

Friday, Jun 28

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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…

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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…

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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…

Thursday, Jun 27

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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…

Wednesday, Jun 26

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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…

Friday, Jun 21

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…

Thursday, Jun 20

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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…

Monday, Jun 17

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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…

Sunday, Jun 16

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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 a…

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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.…

Friday, May 31

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Hollywood Reacts to Donald Trump’s Guilty Verdict in Hush Money Case

Steve Martin, 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…

Thursday, May 30

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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…

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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…

Tuesday, May 28

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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…

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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.…

Friday, May 24

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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…

Wednesday, May 22

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U.K. Prime Minister Calls Shock Summer Election

The British prime minister and leader of the U.K. Conservative Party, Rishi Sunak, has officially called a general election in what is set to be a historical year for global politics. Britons will take to the polls on Thursday, July 4…

Sunday, May 19

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Jimmy Kimmel Set to Moderate Conversation With Joe Biden and Barack Obama Next Month

Jimmy Kimmel will moderate a conversation between President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama for a Biden campaign fundraiser in Los Angeles next month. The event will also feature special guests George Clooney and Julia Roberts.…

Wednesday, May 15

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#Blockout2024 Campaign Targets Celebrities Quiet on War in Gaza

On May 7, many elite, A-list celebrities descended on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York for the annual Met Gala, the star-studded fashion extravaganza and most important red carpet (this year, green and white) event of the year.…

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CNN to Host Trump-Biden Debate on June 27

CNN will host the first debate between President Biden and former President Trump on June 27. The debate will air live at 9pm ET from CNN’s Atlanta studios. No audience will be present to “ensure candidates may maximize the time allotted…

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Biden and Trump Agree on Debates in June and September

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump on Wednesday agreed to hold two campaign debates in June and September, but there were no guarantees that they would happen as their camps are still far apart on key details like the…

Tuesday, May 14

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Lizzo Thanks Activists in Palestine, Sudan and the Congo, Offers Support for College Protests

Lizzo said Monday she wished to extend a “personal thank-you” to activists working against genocides in Palestine, Sudan and the Congo, also saying student protests in the United States are “deeply important.” In a video posted to…

Wednesday, May 8

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Stormy Daniels Describes Meeting Trump During Occasionally Graphic Testimony in Hush Money Trial

With Donald Trump sitting just feet away, Stormy Daniels testified Tuesday at the former president’s hush money trial about a sexual encounter the porn actor says they had in 2006 that resulted in her being paid to keep silent during the…

Friday, May 3

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President Biden to Award Michelle Yeoh, Phil Donahue and Mike Bloomberg the Medal of Freedom

President Biden on Friday announced that he would be awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 recipients, including a handful of names familiar to the world of media and entertainment. The Medal of Freedom is the highest civilian…

Thursday, May 2

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How Hillary Clinton Helped Make Joe Biden’s Howard Stern Interview Happen

Of President Joe Biden’s myriad quips and Dad joke-level zingers at Saturday night’s White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner — including around the thorny issue of his age and aimed at former President Donald Trump — one joke, in…