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Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Bill Maher Finds Common Ground With Donald Trump: 'Kernel of a Good Idea'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Comedian Bill Maher touted some common ground with President Donald Trump during his Friday evening TV show, saying the White House's targeting of Harvard University is a "kernel of a good idea." Maher described the elite Ivy League institution as an "a**hole factory," and said he'd long been critical of the university. Newsweek has reached out to Harvard and the White House via email for comment on Saturday morning. Why It Matters Maher has been a consistent Trump critic, routinely mocking the president for years on his HBO show Real Time with Bill Maher. At the same time, while the comedian continues to identify as a Democrat, he often criticizes the "woke" views of many in his political party. He also regularly invites Republicans on his show, and in late March had dinner with Trump at the White House. After the meeting, Maher spoke favorably of the president's personal interactions with him, sparking criticism from many liberal critics. Trump's recent actions against Harvard have drawn backlash from Democrats and other critics. However, Maher has suggested some agreement with the president on the issue. What to Know During his Friday evening show, Maher hosted CNN anchor Jake Tapper and Representative Seth Moulton, a Massachusetts Democrat, on his panel. During the discussion, the comedian brought up the Trump administration's actions against Harvard. "The Harvard situation. Trump has declared full scale war on Harvard. And like so many things he does, there's a kernel of a good idea there. I mean, I've been s****ing on Harvard long before he was," Maher said. Tapper jumped in, quipping, "Well, you went to Cornell [University], so I mean...." "That's not why," Maher responded, with the exchange drawing laughter from the audience and the comedian. "No, it's because Harvard is an a**hole factory in a lot of ways, that produces smirking f*** faces." He then asked Moulton, "Are you from Harvard?" To which Tapper pointed out that the Democratic congressman has "three degrees from Harvard." "Present company accepted," Maher quickly added. Bill Maher attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 2 in Beverly Hills, California. Inset: President Donald Trump is seen at the Memorial Amphitheatre in... Bill Maher attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 2 in Beverly Hills, California. Inset: President Donald Trump is seen at the Memorial Amphitheatre in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia, on May 26. More Dia Dipasupil/FilmMagic/Saul Loeb/AFP/Getty Images How Trump Is Going After Harvard The dispute between Trump and Harvard University began earlier this year when his administration accused Harvard of failing to adequately address antisemitism on its campus, citing "pro-terrorist conduct" at protests. The administration responded by freezing more than $2 billion in federal research grants to Harvard in April and has since attempted to terminate the university's ability to enroll international students through the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The State Department is now also investigating the B-1 (business visas) and B-2 (tourist visas) associated with Harvard University, according to Fox News. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) made moves to eliminate Harvard's student visa program, saying the university had refused to comply with a request to provide behavioral records of student visa holders. Trump, meanwhile, has demanded the names and countries of origin of all international students, saying that federal support entitled the government to such information. He wrote on Truth Social last Sunday: "We want to know who those foreign students are, a reasonable request since we give Harvard BILLIONS OF DOLLARS." Harvard insists it has complied with government requests, "despite the unprecedented nature and scope of the demand." On Thursday, U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs stepped in and issued a preliminary injunction, which stopped the Trump administration from revoking the school's SEVP certification without first following the legally mandated procedures. What People Are Saying President Donald Trump to reporters on Wednesday: "Harvard's got to behave themselves. Harvard is treating our country with great disrespect. And all they're doing is getting in deeper and deeper and got to behave themselves, you know. I'm for the for Harvard. I want Harvard to do well. I want Harvard to be great again, probably, because how could it be great? How could it great." Harvard President Alan M. Garber in a statement after a court win this week: "This is a critical step to protect the rights and opportunities of our international students and scholars, who are vital to the University's mission and community. Many among us are likely to have additional concerns and questions. Important updates and guidance will continue to be provided by the Harvard International Office as they become available." Senator John Kennedy, a Louisiana Republican, on X, formerly Twitter, on Friday: "Harvard's attitude is, 'We can do what we want, and we have a constitutional right to your money.' I think they're wrong, and I think they're going to find out how wrong they are." Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov, a Democrat, wrote on X on Thursday in response to attacks on Harvard: "When you deport young people and cancel the visas of their friends, you become public enemy number one very quickly." Representative Seth Moulton wrote on X on Wednesday: "Trump's sad obsession with schools he doesn't like continues. These policies will mean that we are less competitive, less credible, and less innovative in the future. Nobody wins." What Happens Next? The Trump administration's actions targeting Harvard continue to be litigated in the courts.
Newsweek
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Why Hannah Berner Says She Was Booed at Comedy Show
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Comedian Hannah Berner said she was booed during a performance in New Hampshire after she celebrated the New York Knicks because the people in the audience were Boston Celtics fans, which the Knicks had just beaten in their first series. "The Knicks are playing while I'm on. Okay. And you know, I'm being silly. I'm being goofy on stage. I go anyone, anyone know the Knicks score?" Berner said on Tuesday's episode of Giggly Squad podcast. "1,700 girls start booing me because New Hampshire, I forget because I'm a dumb New Yorker." The Context Berner has been performing comedy for years in New York City, where she lives, and around the country. She even recently opened for comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Her sets often revolve around what's happening in her personal life, whether that's her relationship with her husband, comedian Des Bishop, or the New York Knicks, who have a huge rivalry with the Boston Celtics. What To Know Berner, who was raised in Brooklyn, is a big Knicks fan and told co-host Paige DeSorbo she wasn't thinking about her audience when she brought the Knicks up the other night while on stage. She said she "lost the crowd" for a second and joked about how she apologized, praised Larry Bird and joked about Bill Belichick's girlfriend. In the first round of the playoffs, the Knicks beat the Celtics in the sixth game of the series with four wins to the Celtics' two. After two losses to the Indiana Pacers, the Knicks won in Indiana on Monday, marking a huge moment for fans who were disheartened by the first two games. Hannah Berner attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. Hannah Berner attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025, in Beverly Hills, California. Jamie McCarthy/WireImage During Tuesday's podcast, DeSorbo joked that it's a "sports podcast" and said she cried when the Knicks won on Monday. "I'm locked in, Hannah," DeSorbo said. "I'm dialed in." Berner noted that the Knicks have been "a very bad team for a long time," which was news to DeSorbo. But, she added that New York fans also love a "storyline" and a comeback. What People Are Saying DeSorbo on Tuesday's Giggly Squad podcast: "I've been at other sporting events in different cities. New York Fans are different. It's just different. It's a different electricity. It's a different feeling." Berner on Tuesday's Giggly Squad podcast: "We love a chant. We love to be passionate and we love to trash talk." What Happens Next Berner recently announced a new comedy tour across the country.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025, So Far [PHOTOS]
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Miley Cyrus has been out and about in 2025. It's not even half way through the year, and the singer hit every major award show and party as well as some other major industry events like the 'SNL: 50th Anniversary Special' and concert. She has been making appearances recently to promote her new album 'Something Beautiful,' which drops May 30. For her appearances, whether it's hitting the streets to hang out with fans in NYC or walking the red carpet, Cyrus has chose to wear black from head-to-toe. She has popped on shoes by Alaïa, Paris Texas, Christian Louboutin and more. Check out Miley Cyrus' edgy yet chic style below. More from Footwear News Best of Footwear News Sign up for FN's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus is seen during a video shoot in Long Island City on April 23, 2025 in New York City. She was spotted wearing a pair of McQueen's Birdee boots. Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus is seen checking out of her hotel in on April 24, 2025 in New York, New York. She wore Alaïa's Infradito thong leather sandals, which feature a slingback strap. Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. She wore the Christian Louboutin Loubiella 100 mm slingback pumps, which are made of patent calf leather and retail for $1,195. Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus was spotted greeting fans on the streets of Queens on April 23, 2025 in New York City. She wore a black, form-fitting dress with a slit up the left leg with Giuseppe Zanotti's patent leather, crystal-embellished Raquel D'orsay 105 in black. Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus wore a pair of black mules at the SNL50: The Anniversary Special at 30 Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2025 in New York, New York. She wore Paris Texas Jessica Textured Leather Pumps. Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus at Radio City Music Hall on Feb. 14. She wore Paris Texas's strappy Liz sandals. Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus at the 67th GRAMMY Awards held at the Arena on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. She wore the chic and strappy Saint Laurent Salome Wedges. Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus during the 82nd Annual Golden Globes held at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 5 in Beverly Hills, California wearing Celine's Soir Cross-Over Sandal. Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus Best Shoe Moments of 2025 Miley Cyrus at the 67th GRAMMY Awards held at the Arena on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. She wore a pair of Alaïa Decollete Slingbacks in Patent Calfskin pumps for the show.
South China Morning Post
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet The Last of Us star Kaitlyn Dever's beau Ethan Dawes: he directed TV show Chicken Girls and was once part of an electronic trio called Super Mash Bros that opened for Blink-182
The most recent episode of HBO's The Last of Us featured (spoiler alert) the shocking death of Pedro Pascal's character Joel, which left many fans in tears, including actress Kaitlyn Dever, who plays Pascal's murderer on the show. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actress opened up about filming the scene, where she tortures Pascal's character to death, three days after her mum's funeral. 'It was just a massive scene emotionally, and with blocking, too,' Dever said. 'There were so many moving parts and so many things to navigate … To be as honest as possible, I will just say that my days leading up to this scene were horrible.' Advertisement US actress Kaitlyn Dever had an especially tough time filming The Last of Us last year. Photo: AFP Dever's mum died in February 2024 after years of battling breast cancer. The show's creative team reportedly did everything possible to make Dever feel comfortable during filming, per Variety. The actress has also had the support of her boyfriend, Ethan Dawes, who's been accompanying her to events – including the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Here's everything you need to know about Kaitlyn Dever's beau, Ethan Dawes. He's a director Ethan Dawes and Kaitlyn Dever at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills, California, on March 2. Born and raised in Encino, California, 35-year-old Ethan Dawes studied film at Emerson College in Boston. He's a director best known for his work on the TV series Chicken Girls and romcom Go For Broke. Aside from directing, Dawes is also an actor and has made minor appearances in shows such as Mayfair Witches and Sweet/Vicious. He was a musician
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
John Mulaney Wants to Fight Three 14-Year-Old Boys on Netflix
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors John Mulaney has made what has got to be one of the strangest challenges in the history of television. On last night's "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney", the former "Saturday Night Live" writer said that on May 28th, on the season finale of his talk show, he will fight three 14-year-old-boys. You can watch his announcement below. John Mulaney says he will be fighting 3 14 year-old boys on the finale of his Netflix show 'EVERYBODYS LIVE WITH JOHN MULANEY' 'Is this legal? So far we think so.' — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 1, 2025 Read More: 'Dexter: Resurrection' Unveils Teaser and Release Date According to Mulaney, it all started with the online viral debate over whether or not 100 men could fight and win against a single gorilla. This prompted Mulaney's "Everybody's Live" writers to ask the question of whether or not three 14-year-olds could beat Mulaney in a fight. John Mulaney attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. John Mulaney attends the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 02, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California. Phillip Faraone/VF25/Getty Images for Vanity Fair Mulaney emphasized a number of times that this will be a real fight and not a comedy bit. "Now, to be clear, I want to be clear, this isn't going to be like a fun, funny fight," Mulaney said. "Like it's going to be me fighting these children and them fighting me as hard as we can." Is it even technically legal for Mulaney to fight three 14-year-old boys on TV? The host addressed that. "Is this legal?" Mulaney said. "So far, we think so. It's not assault, we know that, and we're vetting every step of it. I've been led to believe that if it's for TV, it's a lawful practice." He encouraged anyone who knew of any eligible 14-year-old boys not only willing to fight Mulaney but "who might need to get something out of his system" to have their parents or guardians send an email to iwanttofightjohnmulaney@ Toward the end, he added that Netflix legal told him to limit this to US citizens only, "but no," Mulaney said. "I'm opening this up to the entire world." Now, of course, we have to wonder what actually is going to happen on May 28th on "Everybody's Live with John Mulaney" because, at the risk of seeming overly skeptical, it is practically impossible that John Mulaney is going to actually have a physical fight with three 14-year-old boys on a live talk show. Our best guess is that the definition of the word "fight" will be expanded to include something like a game of checkers, dodgeball, or maybe a spirited round of "Magic: The Gathering". More TV: 'The Bear' Showrunner Confirms Season 4 Release Date Jenna Ortega Returns to Most Beloved Role in 'Wednesday' Season 2 Trailer
