Oprah or Hasan Piker? DNC tests the value of celebrities vs. influencers

Oprah or Hasan Piker? DNC tests the value of celebrities vs. influencers

Last night, talk show icon Oprah Winfrey received roaring applause at her first-ever appearance at a national political convention. The day before, actor Sean Astin strutted onstage to call for the first woman president in United States history, while managing to slide in references to his roles in both Stranger Things and Rudy. And Atlanta rapper Lil … Read more

‘Really, that song?’: Celine Dion disavows Trump’s usage of My Heart Will Go On at rally

‘Really, that song?’: Celine Dion disavows Trump’s usage of My Heart Will Go On at rally

Céline Dion and her management team said Saturday that they do not endorse an “unauthorized” use of one of her most popular songs by former U.S. president Donald Trump at a campaign rally. “Today, Céline Dion’s management team and her record label, Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc., became aware of the unauthorized usage of the video, recording, … Read more

Trump repeats conspiracy theory that PM Trudeau ‘could be’ son of Fidel Castro

Trump repeats conspiracy theory that PM Trudeau ‘could be’ son of Fidel Castro

Former U.S. president Donald Trump repeated a baseless claim about Justin Trudeau’s parentage in an interview on Monday, suggesting that the prime minister “could be” the son of former Cuban president Fidel Castro. The current Republican presidential candidate sat down for an interview with streamer Adin Ross and was asked to react to photos of … Read more

Biden stepping aside as Democratic presidential candidate, throws support to Harris

Biden stepping aside as Democratic presidential candidate, throws support to Harris

U.S. President Joe Biden ended his re-election campaign and threw his support behind Vice-President Kamala Harris on Sunday after fellow Democrats lost faith in his mental acuity and ability to beat Donald Trump. Biden, in a pair of posts on X, said he will remain in his role as president and commander-in-chief until his term ends in January … Read more

Trump rally shooting flings U.S. to perilous juncture: What path will it take?

Trump rally shooting flings U.S. to perilous juncture: What path will it take?

American history is repeating itself in a most macabre way. If everything unfolds as expected, Donald Trump will deliver a triumphant speech in Milwaukee next Thursday night to accept the Republican presidential nomination. Adrenaline will be coursing through that crowd for another reason: His admirers will celebrate his very survival from an apparent campaign-stop assassination attempt. Literally one … Read more