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Newsweek
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Did Kamala Harris Pay Beyoncé $11M for Endorsement? What Records 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. President Donald Trump has accused former Vice President Kamala Harris of paying Beyoncé $11 million for her endorsement in the 2024 presidential race. Newsweek has contacted the White House, Harris' office and Beyoncé's spokespersons for comment via email or media contact form. Why It Matters Republicans and Democrats have scrutinized the Harris campaign for spending more than $1 billion during her 15-week campaign, which she launched after then-President Joe Biden dropped out of the race in July. Harris went on to lose November's election to Trump, who recently accused the Democrat in a series of Truth Social posts of paying prominent individuals—such as Beyoncé, Bruce Springsteen and Oprah Winfrey—for their endorsements in the race. A composite image of Beyoncé, left, at the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 2 and then-Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on July 22, 2024. A composite image of Beyoncé, left, at the 67th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 2 and then-Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House on July 22, The Recording Academy;What To Know On Monday, Trump wrote on Truth Social: "According to news reports, Beyoncé was paid $11,000,000 to walk onto a stage, quickly ENDORSE KAMALA, and walk off to loud booing for never having performed, NOT EVEN ONE SONG. "Remember, the Democrats and Kamala illegally paid her millions of Dollars for doing nothing other than giving Kamala a full throated ENDORSEMENT. THIS IS AN ILLEGAL ELECTION SCAM AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL! IT IS AN ILLEGAL CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION! BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, OPRAH, BONO AND, PERHAPS, MANY OTHERS, HAVE A LOT OF EXPLAINING TO DO!!! While the president has accused Harris of engaging in an "illegal election scam," records from the Federal Election Commission (FEC) do not show an $11 million payment from the Harris campaign to Beyoncé. Trump did not cite specific news reports in his post, and it is unclear where the $11 million figure came from. Unverified social media posts have said as far back as November that Harris paid millions of dollars for Beyoncé's appearance at the rally, but no FEC records or news outlets have reported that payment. However, the campaign made a $165,000 payment to Parkwood Production Media, the production company known as Parkwood Entertainment that Beyoncé founded in 2008. The payment was made on November 19, weeks after Beyoncé endorsed Harris at a rally in Houston. The description of the payment was "campaign event production," according to FEC records. More details about the payment were not made public. In November, Yvette Noel-Schure, Beyoncé's publicist, told PolitiFact that the claim Harris paid for the endorsement was "beyond ridiculous." Beyoncé's mother, Tina Knowles, also pushed back on the claim in a post to Instagram, describing it as a "lie" and "false information." "Beyonce did not receive a penny for speaking at Presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris' Rally in Houston," she wrote in November. "In fact she actually paid for her own flights for her and her team, and total Glam." What People Are Saying Beyoncé said at a campaign rally for then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October: "I'm not here as a celebrity. I'm not here as a politician. I'm here as a mother—a mother who cares deeply about the world my children and all of our children live in, a world where we have the freedom to control our bodies, a world where we're not divided." Jessica Tarlov, a co-host of Fox News' The Five, wrote on X: "Donald Trump spent the night ranting about investigating Beyonce so that you would forget that House Republicans just moved a bill forward that would cut Medicaid. Don't let them get away with it." What Happens Next The FEC has not publicly responded to Trump's call for an investigation, and it remains unclear whether a formal complaint has been filed.
USA Today
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Chappell Roan's debut Met Gala look is giving 'Pink Pony Club': Photos
Chappell Roan's debut Met Gala look is giving 'Pink Pony Club': Photos The Met Gala made its Chappell Roan debut, welcoming the critically acclaimed pop star known for her audacious style to fashion's biggest night. The "Pink Pony Club" singer arrived donning a pink patchwork suit and cape. In true "Midwestern Princess" fashion, the pop star rocked her eccentric makeup from her glittery eyebrows to silvery, jumbled eyeshadow style. The 27-year-old's appearance comes after she won her first Grammy in the best new artist category earlier this year, following her burst into the mainstream thanks to her debut album. At the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, the Missouri-based singer wore a feather-like hat and a Jean Paul Gaultier dress. Chappell Roan speaks out in support of LGBTQ+ community Chappell's fashion has heavily leaned into her LGBTQ+ identity, often taking inspiration from drag queens. She has stood in solidarity with the trans community even at this year's Met Gala, where she told Variety she vowed to "protect the dolls." The phrase is used to express support for trans women, who are sometimes referred to as dolls. Other pop stars in attendance this year included Sabrina Carpenter, Lorde and Charli XCX. See photos of Chappell Roan's Met Gala debut
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chappell Roan's debut Met Gala look is giving 'Pink Pony Club': Photos
The Met Gala made its Chappell Roan debut, welcoming the critically acclaimed pop star known for her audacious style to fashion's biggest night. The "Pink Pony Club" singer arrived donning a pink patchwork suit and cape. In true "Midwestern Princess" fashion, the pop star rocked her eccentric makeup from her glittery eyebrows to silvery, jumbled eyeshadow style. The 27-year-old's appearance comes after she won her first Grammy in the best new artist category earlier this year, following her burst into the mainstream thanks to her debut album. At the 67th Grammy Awards ceremony, the Missouri-based singer wore a feather-like hat and a Jean Paul Gaultier dress. Chappell Roan says she vows to protect the dolls at the #MetGala — Variety (@Variety) May 6, 2025 Chappell's fashion has heavily leaned into her LGBTQ+ identity, often taking inspiration from drag queens. She has stood in solidarity with the trans community even at the May 5 Met Gala, where she told Variety she vowed to "protect the dolls." The phrase is used to express support for trans women, who are sometimes referred to as dolls. Other pop stars in attendance this year included Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX, who also received mass acclaim following their latest albums, which were all nominated for Grammys. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Chappell Roan makes 2025 Met Gala rebut in magenta suit
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Bianca Censori gives Kanye demanding ultimatum during marriage crisis talks in Spain
Australian star Bianca Censori married rapper Kanye in December 2022, weeks after his divorce from Kim Kardashian was finalised - but the pair are now in crisis talks Bianca Censori has reportedly given Kanye West an ultimatum - support her ambitions or risk losing her for good. According to two individuals close to the pair, tensions have reached boiling point between the couple, with Australian model Bianca, 30, pushing back against Kanye's resistance to her pursuing solo opportunities in the fashion world. "She wants more freedom. If he doesn't accept, she'll leave and move on," one insider shared, emphasising Bianca's growing need for autonomy. Despite multiple high-profile offers from major fashion brands, Kanye has allegedly blocked Bianca from engaging with them- something that's caused "massive tension" behind the scenes. "She misses doing her own work," said the insider. "She doesn't want to feel limited. She's a very creative person and wants to establish herself as a powerful, independent woman." Kanye, who has faced professional fallout in recent years due to online controversies, is said to be hesitant about allowing his wife to step into the spotlight without him. However, he's reportedly agreed to loosen the reins. The pair, who recently made headlines with a surprise appearance in Spain amid speculation about a split, are rumored to be using the trip to hash out what one source called 'crisis talks", according to The Sun. Bianca is reportedly in talks with two major fashion houses -without Kanye's involvement. She's pushing to take on ambassadorial roles and make public appearances solo. "Bianca has felt stuck in a cage," another insider revealed. "She doesn't want to just be Kanye's wife and nothing else. She's happy he finally accepted her wishes. Bianca is very smart and misses her independence. Hopefully, this marks a new chapter for her." For several weeks, there have been rumours that the controversial rapper and his Yeezy wife, Bianca, had gone their separate ways. However, Kanye recently posted a picture of the two posing in front of a wall as he put the rumours to bed. Bianca rocked his usual black trousers, shirt and hoodie while Bianca wore a corset body with thigh-high boots. Bianca married rapper Kanye - who is now legally known as Ye - in December 2022, weeks after his divorce from Kim Kardashian was finalised. She and Ye were first snapped together in early January 2023, spotted at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. They enjoyed a lunch date at the hotel, strolling around hand-in-hand. The pair have regularly shared controversial looks on social media and in public. In many, Bianca's body is almost fully on show. One of their most outrageous appearances came earlier this year at the 67th Grammy Awards when Bianca wore a completely see-through outfit on the red carpet. At the time, some fans were calling for her to face jail time, labelling her nude appearance "disgusting". Despite their seemingly close bond, Ye appeared to indicate time had been called on their relationship. The controversial star announced the news in the form of lyrics from his new song. In the lyrics for the track, which is part of his new album WW3, Ye claims his wife had "ran away" after she tried to have the troubled star "committed". In the chorus of the tune, according to lyric website Genius, he pleads for the couple to rekindle. Ye says: "Bianca, I just want you to come back/Come back to me/I know what I did to make you mad", implying Bianca was the one who ended their romance. Elsewhere, in Ye's lyrics of his new track, he claims: "She's having a panic attack and she is not liking the way that I tweeted/Until Bianca's back I stay up all night I'm not going to sleep/I really don't know where she's at." It came after a number of vile rants by the rapper on social media. Neither has made an official statement as of yet regarding their relationship. The Mirror has approached Bianca's representatives for comment on this story.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blackpink's Jennie to drop new single ‘ExtraL' featuring Grammy-winning rapper Doechii today (VIDEO)
SEOUL, Feb 21 — Blackpink's Jennie is set to debut her new single ExtraL at 2pm (1pm Malaysian time) today, marking the latest prerelease from her upcoming solo album. The track features American rapper Doechii, who won Best Rap Album at the 67th Grammy Awards earlier this month. ExtraL (Official MV Teaser) ????FEB 21 - 12AM ET / 2PM KST #제니 #JENNIExDOECHII #ExtraL #OA — OA (@oddatelier) February 20, 2025 According to OA Entertainment, Jennie's agency for private projects, 'ExtraL captures the beauty of living life confidently in one's own way and enjoying every step of the journey.' Jennie, best known as a member of K-pop sensation Blackpink, made her solo debut in 2018 with Solo, which topped charts in South Korea and became the first song by a female K-pop soloist to surpass 900 million views on YouTube. She has since expanded her career globally, making her acting debut in HBO's The Idol and launching her own brand, ODD ATELIER. Doechii, a rising star in the American hip-hop scene, gained prominence with her 2020 viral hit Yucky Blucky Fruitcake. She has collaborated with artists like SZA and has been praised for her genre-blending style. Her Grammy-winning album, Pantheon, cemented her reputation as one of rap's most innovative new voices. The song follows Mantra and Love Hangover as part of the lead-up to Jennie's first full-length solo album, Ruby, which is scheduled for release on March 7. Jennie will promote the 15-track album through a series of concerts titled The Ruby Experience in Los Angeles, New York, and Incheon, South Korea.
