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Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
‘Vogue' Editor Who Trump Has Raged at Spotted at White House
A fashion icon was spotted at the White House this week—putting ICE Barbie Kristi Noem to shame. Anna Wintour, the world-famous Vogue editor, rolled up to the South Lawn sporting her perfectly sleek bob and equipped with a mission: to discuss the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs on the fashion industry. She was not, however, there to end the feud between her and First Lady Melania Trump and finally give her a spot on the cover. Wintour was flanked by two other industry legends: Steven Kolb, CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), and Stephen Lamar, president and CEO of the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA). The Trumps opened their home for the party, even though Wintour has famously snubbed the pair on more than one occasion. Melania and Wintour share a host of similarities: both are foreign-born, cold and commanding figures who have an affection for Italian designers. For a while, the two seemed to get along fine: before his presidential run, Trump and his wife were routinely invited to the Met Gala and other Vogue events. Melania even graced the cover of Vogue in 2005 wearing her wedding dress. But things changed once Trump was elected. In October 2017, Wintour vowed she would 'never' invite Trump back to the Met Gala. And unlike former First Ladies Jill Biden and Michelle Obama, Wintour pointedly chose not to put Melania on the cover of Vogue. Wintour arrived in Washington, D.C. to meet with Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, in the hopes of finding relief for the heavily tariffed, $500 billion fashion industry. The industry, which supports 10 million jobs nationwide, has borne a large brunt of Trump's attacks. Right now, the average tax on fashion items is nearly 13 percent. And even though the products only make up approximately 5 percent of what the U.S. imports, they are responsible for over a quarter of the total tariffs collected. Since the fashion industry is already so heavily taxed, the three industry leaders told Wiles the extra tariffs would only put the fashion industry at a disproportionate disadvantage. Wintour, a proud Democrat, was there to say her piece—and butter up to the Trump administration—despite the ongoing feud with Melania. According to Wintour's biographer, Amy Odell, Vogue twice tried to photograph Melania during Trump's first term. She declined both times when she learned it would not guarantee her a cover feature. Immediately after Melania posed for her first White House official portrait, wearing a black Dolce & Gabbana business suit, Vogue published a scathing article saying that the outfit made Melania appear 'more like a freelance magician than a public servant.' 'Trump looked more like she was guest-starring on an episode of The Apprentice than assuming the role of First Lady of the United States,' wrote Vogue's Hannah Jackson. Republicans fell in line to support Melania. Melania's friend, Bill White, wrote on X: 'We cherish and support [Melania]. We've decided to cancel all our subscriptions to Condé NASTY. I urge everyone who loves America to join us in this action.' Melania's former confidante, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, wrote a book that shone a light on the depth of the rivalry: 'I don't give a f--- about Vogue or any other magazine," Melania allegedly said. 'They would never put me on the cover. All these people are so mad.' The drama extends to the president, too. According to Odell, when Wintour came to visit Trump in New York in 2016, after he won the election, he reportedly felt 'offended' that nobody told him ahead of time. He was so upset he 'didn't even say hello.'
Time of India
2 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
Donald Trump binges on burgers and fries, but first lady Melania's favorite food will surprise you!
The first lady, Melania Trump, follows a disciplined, balanced approach to eating her meals and regular fitness routine and also loves cooking at home to make her family's meals healthier to avoid dependence on junk food and processed meals, as per a report. Melania Trump Pushes for Healthy Habits at Home While, her husband, US president Donald Trump, prefers eating fast food, he also skips breakfast and feasts on burgers and shakes later in the day, according to The Takeout report. Melania wants to change this habit of Trump and has "joined forces with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a campaign to steer the president away from his unhealthy meal choices," according to the report. Both of them have the goal to make Trump replace fast food with meals rich in vegetables and lean protein to boost his energy and overall health, according to the report. ALSO READ: Investors rattled as yields surge — strategist labels Trump administration the new bond vigilante force by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Favorite Spots to Dine Out However, even though Melania cooks regularly at home, she also likes eating out sometimes, but only in a few selective places she trusts, as per The Takeout report. In New York, she likes to go to Jean-Georges at the Trump International Hotel, where the chicken parmesan is her repeat order, and she also likes dining at Ralph Lauren's Polo Bar, which is close to Trump Tower, as per the report. A Power Start to Her Day Melania is known to be committed to healthy food choices, starting most days with a vitamin-rich smoothie loaded with fresh produce like spinach, carrots, celery, berries, and apple, along with yogurt, olive oil, flax seeds, and even omega-3 and vitamin D supplements, as per The Takeout report. It's a power drink, she once called her "every day delicious and healthy breakfast," according to the report. Live Events Surprising Favorite Drink While the first lady prefers healthy meals, her choice of beverage is a bit shocking, as she once revealed in an interview with New York Magazine, she likes "Diet Coke from the classic glass bottles," as per The Takeout report. She also has cravings from time to time, when she said, "I love chocolate and ice cream, and I have those things once in a while," and highlighted that it's all about balance, according to the report. Melania said, "It's good to indulge your cravings," adding, "as long as you balance those things with healthy foods," quoted The Takeout report. FAQs Does Melania Trump cook at home? Yes, she enjoys cooking for her family and tries to prepare healthier, home-cooked meals, as per The Takeout report. What's Melania's typical breakfast? A green smoothie filled with fruits, vegetables, yogurt, and nutritional boosters, as per the report.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Melania Trump found the perfect narrator for her soulless audiobook.
'Let the future of publishing begin,' first lady Melania Trump declared on X last week. The 'future,' in this instance, was the fact that the audiobook version of her memoir will be narrated 'entirely using artificial intelligence in my own voice.' It was, in a number of ways, a perfect encapsulation of Trump's approach to her role in government, as a first lady who is doing the least — and turning a profit off of it with few scruples. In an age where businesses are scrambling to apply AI to everything, Trump's announcement might not seem surprising. But it seems to be an obvious example of the technology going too far. Trump's memoir 'Melania' discusses intimate details of her personal life, including her childhood in Slovenia; the night she met her husband, Donald Trump; and 'cruel' allegations that her son, Barron, was autistic. It also includes political commentary, from questioning the 2020 election results to taking a pro-abortion-rights stance. While audiobooks are not always recorded in the voice of an author, a memoir about reclaiming narratives, sharing one's personal life and dispelling public misconceptions would seem to be a prime candidate for a narration in the author's own voice. For some listeners keen to develop a deeper understanding of a somewhat mysterious public figure, it may be disconcerting or alienating that a robot is reading aloud emotionally charged passages over the course of the seven-hour audiobook. Yet it's also entirely in keeping with the former model's desire to keep the public at a distance even while benefiting from its attention. Trump's tenure as first lady has been defined by her absence from regular duties — an absence that has only increased during her second term, so far. She telegraphed this agenda during President Donald Trump's second inauguration in January, when she donned a navy boater-style hat that obscured her eyes for the entirety of the ceremony. 'Melania's outfit, austere and darkly beautiful, unapproachable and severe, conveys a steely readiness and an intentional distance,' MSNBC's Hannah Holland wrote at the time. 'We do not get access to her, perceived or otherwise.' Earlier in May, The New York Times, citing people with knowledge of Trump's schedule, reported that she had spent fewer than 14 out of the first 108 days of her husband's term at the White House, and had delegated a number of the first lady's duties to her husband in her absence. She's mostly holed up at Trump Tower in New York or at Mar-a-Lago in Florida, according to the Times. Katherine Jellison, a historian at Ohio University, told the Times that there hasn't been such a low-profile first lady since Bess Truman, nearly 80 years ago. Trump's decision to delegate the reading of her memoir to a robot seems entirely fitting with her apparent quiet quitting of the first lady's office. At the same time, her decision to herald her own AI-powered voice as a 'new era in publishing' also spoke to how she simultaneously profits from her peculiar private-public status. Trump is inviting the public to see the AI-powered audio recording of her memoir as a futuristic innovation: not just a book, but an event. That Trump is championing the application of AI technology where human labor would clearly be appropriate fits neatly with a political movement allied to a capitalist class searching for ways to make human labor obsolete as quickly as possible. Trump shares with her husband a penchant for scammy business opportunities that trade on her status as a White House figure. She launched a meme coin, $MELANIA, 43 hours after her husband launched the official $TRUMP token, in a market that, as the Financial Times put it, lacks 'even the level of regulation that governs the sale of Beanie Babies.' She has also scored an extraordinary sum of money in a deal with Amazon for a documentary series. The documentary is meant to provide a behind-the-scenes look at the life of the first lady. But it seems like yet another opportunity for her to try to control her image while making a good chunk of change in the process. This article was originally published on
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why Melania Trump's $40 million documentary deal with Amazon has sent Hollywood into a tizzy
US First Lady Melania Trump is one of the most mysterious figures in politics. She is currently serving her second term in the role, and despite publishing a memoir that details her life, career, and relationship with Donald Trump, she remains a source of intrigue. Surprisingly, Melania and Amazon have partnered up for a documentary, the first exploring her life and featuring her approval and collaboration. Melania Trump will be the subject of a new documentary directed by Brett Ratner and distributed by Amazon Prime Video. Amazon's Prime Video streaming service would release a 'behind the scenes' documentary about Melania Trump's life in the mid-2025. ALSO READ: Did Harvard reject Barron Trump? Truth behind his college choice has sparks buzz online by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Remember Charlie's Ex-Wife? Try Not to Smile When You See Her Now womensportsonline Learn More Undo Melania's documentary sends Hollywood into a tizzy Melania Trump's whopping $40 million deal with Amazon has sent Hollywood into a meltdown. The project is gaining traction with a director attached -- Brett Ratner -- bystanders are going into meltdown mode. First things first, that is a lot of dollars, and if you're wondering why Amazon is so keen to give it to the First Lady, it's to turn her life story into a documentary. Live Events The sheer amount of money involved is staggering—but perhaps even more surprising is Melania Trump's decision to appoint Brett as the lead on this project. Brett was ousted from Hollywood nearly eight years ago following allegations of sexual misconduct made by six actresses. Yet, according to an insider, the Trumps 'don't care.' 'Everyone in liberal Hollywood is melting down about it. They can't believe Melania secured $40 million,' the insider said. The source added, 'Most people would be alarmed by Brett's cancellation, but the Trumps aren't concerned.' Reportedly, Brett played a key role in negotiating the hefty deal for Melania, which may explain their willingness to overlook his controversial past. ALSO READ: Trump's promise to make US world's 'crypto capital' to be a reality soon? Check details This raises questions about whether the project is truly worth the $40 million price tag—and whether Amazon will see a return on its investment. Puck co-founder Matthew Belloni suggests there may be more going on behind the scenes. According to Belloni, the move could be part of a larger strategy by Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos to curry favor with Donald Trump. Bezos' ex-wife was recently criticized by Elon Musk, a vocal Trump ally—adding another layer of intrigue to an already complex situation. What is the documentary all about? The documentary will trace Melania's journey from her early days in the fashion industry at 16, through her international modeling career - a topic she recently explored in her best-selling memoir - and her transition to Melania Knauss before moving to the U.S. in 1996. Upon her arrival, she quickly rose to prominence in New York's high society, a trajectory that eventually led her to her future husband, Donald Trump. Brett, known for directing X-Men: The Last Stand, will direct the documentary. Ratner, whose last directorial project was in 2018, faced accusations of sexual assault and harassment from multiple women during the Me Too movement. ALSO READ: Memorial Day storm threat grows as millions again at risk of severe weather in Texas; over 200,000 without power As reported by the Los Angeles Times, actresses Olivia Munn and Natasha Henstridge were among the women who accused Ratner, 55, of harassment on November 1, 2017, which Brett denied. An Amazon spokesperson expressed their excitement, stating: "We are excited to share this truly unique story with our millions of customers around the world,". How Melania got the deal with Amazon? Jeff Bezos, the founder and chairman of Amazon, along with his fiancée Lauren Sanchez, visited Mar-a-Lago, Trump's Florida residence after the President returned to office. The bond between Trump and Bezos appears to have strengthened lately, with rumors indicating that Amazon will contribute $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund. ALSO READ: Who is Brigitte Macron and why her relationship with French President a talking point? Explained The Wall Street Journal states that Donald Trump's December dinner at his Mar-a-Lago estate served as the inspiration for the documentary. Melania Trump discussed the movie's concept with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sanchez during the meal. Melania's team had already contacted several other studios in an attempt to find a collaborator for the project before Amazon expressed interest. It was also reported that Melania's team approached a few wealthy business leaders and CEOs who had been at Donald Trump's inauguration. Early offers to support the film reportedly started at $10 million. Eventually, Amazon showed strong interest and closed the deal.
Daily Tribune
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Tribune
Melania Trump uses AI vocal replica to narrate audiobook
AFP | Washington, United States US First Lady Melania Trump warned recently of the danger of AI deepfakes. Now she is releasing an audiobook narrated by an artificial intelligence-generated version of her own voice. The 55-year-old wife of President Donald Trump announced the release of the seven-hour recording — which retails for $25 — in a social media post on Thursday. 'My story, my perspective, the truth,' narrates a voice in the Slovenian-born former model's distinctive accent, over a short black and white video featuring computer-generated graphics of her face. Whether it's Melania herself who is speaking in the video, or her AI doppelganger, is not made clear. She then writes in the same post: 'I am honored to bring you Melania — The AI Audiobook — narrated entirely using artificial intelligence in my own voice. 'Let the future of publishing begin.' The website for the audiobook says the 'AI-generated replica' of Melania Trump's voice was 'created under Mrs. Trump's direction and supervision.' 'Multiple' foreign language versions would be available later this year, it added.
