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Fox News
4 days ago
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- Fox News
Politico list floats 'Democratic shadow cabinet' of political celebrities to combat Trump
Print Close By Lindsay Kornick Published May 27, 2025 Politico writer Bill Scher floated a list of 21 "heavy hitters" ranging from former Biden government officials to comedians on Tuesday to form a "Democratic shadow cabinet" to take on the Trump administration. Scher sought to look beyond the "presidential wannabes" and highlight "accomplished people with the ability to speak plainly and the credibility to puncture the Trump administration's often Orwellian narratives" for his list. One of his examples included New York Attorney General Letitia James serving as "shadow" U.S. Attorney General after her multiple lawsuits against President Donald Trump before and during his second term. TIM WALZ CALLS FOR 'SHADOW GOVERNMENT' TO COUNTER TRUMP ADMIN; SON DUNKS ON FORMER VEEP NOMINEE "Perhaps the most effective Democrats in the country right now are the 22 Democratic state attorneys general tying up Trump's executive orders in the courts. But only one can say she won a civil fraud case against the Trump family business with a $450 million judgement, and that's New York's Letitia James," he wrote. Scher looked beyond politicians and former cabinet members for more unorthodox suggestions, such as comedian Jon Stewart for Secretary of Veteran Affairs and former Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser as Administrator of the Small Business Administration. "OK, hear me out on this one. What is a comedian but a small business entrepreneur and traveling content salesperson?" Scher wrote. "Of course, Nikki Glaser's value to a Democratic shadow Cabinet is not her deep knowledge of how government regulations impact small businesses. It's that she has become America's Roaster-in-Chief, who can fearlessly pick apart the biggest celebrities from Tom Brady to Alec Baldwin." He also suggested Bill Nye to lead the Enviromental Protection Agency and for billionaire Mark Cuban to be the Secretary of Commerce. CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTURE Scher listed more conventional Democratic figures such as Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs as Secretary of Education and Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger as CIA Director. However, he also suggested Gisele Fetterman, Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman's wife, as Secretary of Homeland Security based on her experience as an undocumented migrant. "As Trump continues on his aggressive deportation campaign, few in America can better personify and articulate what we lose when we vilify people who loved America enough to choose to live here," Scher wrote. Scher cited Michigan Sen. Elissa Slotkin's call for a shadow cabinet as part of her address to reform the Democratic Party. Rep. Wiley Nickels, D-N.C., also proposed a shadow cabinet in a Washington Post op-ed after Trump's election in November. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Print Close URL
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
AMA viewers are left baffled as Heidi Klum tries to pull Benson Boone's trousers down on the red carpet before tripping over her own dress
Heidi Klum left viewers baffled as she tugged on Benson Boone's trousers while at the American Music Awards in Las Vegas on Monday. The supermodel, 51, and the singer, 22, bumped into each other on the red carpet and Heidi then playfully pulled at Benson's trousers as he laughed. Heidi then suffered her own wardrobe mishap as she tripped over the train of her dress while turning away from Benson. The star, who attended the event with her son Henry Samuel, 19, hopped over her train as a man on the red carpet helped move the train from her. Some viewers were left confused as to why Heidi tried to pull Benson's trousers. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. They wrote: 'Heidi Klum tripping over her own dress while running away from Benson Boone, this is pop culture.' 'But why did she try to pull off his pants?' Heidi's playful jibe at Benson is likely a reference to his performance at this year's Grammy Awards. Benson began his performance in a black suit but, while walking through the audience, Heidi and comedian Nikki Glaser joined in by ripping off his suit to reveal a light blue jumpsuit. This year's AMAs were branded a 'hot mess' and the 'worst show ever' after most major stars snubbed this year's ceremony. Disappointed fans took to social media to complain about the lack of big names at the annual show, which was held at the Fontainebleau Las Vegas on Monday. Nominees including Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Billie Eilish and Sabrina Carpenter were all absent from the event, and the guest list instead featured a slew of social media influencers. The event was hosted by Jennifer Lopez, 55, who did her best to single-handedly bring the star power by performing a six-minute medley of 23 hits by the evening's nominees. But the 55-year-old instead sparked criticism over a cringe-worthy make-out session with male and female dancers, with viewers calling the display 'desperate.' Meanwhile singer Kehlani, 30, made waves with controversial remarks on the Israel-Palestine conflict, stating 'free Palestine' during a red carpet interview. And Swift, 35, in particular also caused a melt down among her fans when she snubbed the show, despite being nominated in six categories. After the AMA's concluded, furious fans took online to blast the show as a 'flop.' Many also complained that not all categories were shown during the broadcast. 'AMAs were a FLOP. No a-list celebs, no tay wins, and it felt soooooo conservative and weird this year..... never watching that s*** again lol.' 'I'm sorry what??? That was a hot mess.' 'What in the world did I just watch? They didn't even announce some of the biggest awards! Hot mess.' 'American music awards but like…. Where were the musicians? All I saw were influencers and twitch streamers?' one fan wrote. 'American Music Awards? More like FLOP.' 'That was the worst absolute worst,' someone else chimed in. 'So yall decided not to announce on live tv the category that most than likely received the most votes of the entire night and the category that gave yall the most ratings?? See this is why I don't watch award shows anymore!' 'WHERE IS THE REST OF THE CATEGORIES???' 'you didn't give out awards to 95% of the nominated categories.' 'guys that sucked why so many performances and no awards??' 'Ummmmm so do you know you're an awards show and meant to give out awards? We are confused.' Janet Jackson received the Icon Award during the festivities, while Rod Stewart was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. A number of stars presented the big wins, including comedians Nikki Glaser and Tiffany Haddish, actor Wayne Brady, model Cara Delevingne, pop star Ciara, streamer Kai Cenat, and singers Megan Moroney and Shaboozey. This year marks the first time the awards show was shown on CBS, after being aired on ABC since 1974.
Arab News
4 days ago
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- Arab News
Nikki Glaser wears Yara Shoemaker at American Music Awards
DUBAI: US actress and comedian Nikki Glaser attended the American Music Awards this week wearing a black midi dress by US label Yara Shoemaker, founded by Syrian-born designer Yara. Nikki Glaser completed the look with classic black patent leather pointed-toe stilettos. (Getty Images) The form-fitting dress featured a lace-up corset detail at the front, with thick straps, a deep sweetheart neckline and metal eyelets that cinched the waist. She completed the look with classic black patent leather pointed-toe stilettos. The designer also featured at the Cannes Film Festival last week, with part-Saudi model Shanina Shaik and US German model and TV personality Heidi Klum both wearing her creations. A post shared by YARA SHOEMAKER (@yarashoemakerofficial) Shaik opted for a two-texture gown featuring a sculpted, strapless corset-style bodice in ivory ribbed fabric. The silhouette flared slightly at the hips and flowed into a floor-length skirt of sheer embroidered lace adorned with beadwork and sequins. Meanwhile, Klum wore a black strapless gown with a corset-style bodice embellished with black sequins and intricate beadwork. The dress flowed into a sheer floor-length skirt decorated with delicate black appliqué motifs. She completed the look with a voluminous black feathered cape draped over her arms. A post shared by YARA SHOEMAKER (@yarashoemakerofficial) The American Music Awards saw 'Birds of a Feather' singer Billie Eilish named Artist of the Year, beating Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Morgan Wallen and others nominees for the top honor. Eilish won all seven categories in which she was nominated, including Album of the Year and Favorite Touring Artist. 'This is so crazy. I feel speechless,' she said in a video message from Europe, where she is currently on tour. 'I wish I could be there tonight.' A post shared by American Music Awards (@amas) Gracie Abrams was named New Artist of the Year, while SZA earned awards for Favorite Female R&B Artist and Favorite R&B Song for 'Saturn.' Becky G won Favorite Female Latin Artist. Many of the big names nominated for awards did not attend. One such absentee was Beyonce, who claimed Favorite Female Country Artist and Favorite Country Album for 'Cowboy Carter,' her first AMA wins in country categories. Post Malone was named Favorite Male Country Artist.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Benson Boone Backflips Over ‘Mystical Magical' at the 2025 American Music Awards
Benson Boone took over the stage at the 2025 American Music Awards on Monday night (May 26) to perform his new single 'Mystical Magical.' Wearing a patchwork purple suit glittering with rhinestones, the mustachioed musician kicked off his number by crooning, 'There's nothing colder than your shoulder/ When you're dragging me along like you do, like you do/ And then you switch up with no warnin'/ And you kiss me like you want it/ How rude, how rude.' More from Billboard Here Are the 2025 American Music Awards Winners (Updating Live) Shakira Falls Onstage During 'Whenever, Wherever' Performance at Montreal Concert Billy Joel's Daughter Alexa Ray Joel Offers Encouraging Words About Dad's Health Diagnosis As the song ramped up, Boone performed one of his signature backflips on stage, upping the ante this time by impressively clearing an entire staircase of eight steps on the stage of the Fountainebleu Las Vegas. The gravity-defying move also happened to land him right in the front row, where he flirted with Nikki Glaser and Heidi Klum as he sang, 'I know you'll come around to me eventually/ If you sit back, relax and join my company/ Oh, baby, trust me.' The coy moment amusingly continued the singer's recent history of awards show bits with the pair, who helped with the mid-performance reveal of his viral blue jumpsuit at the 2025 Grammys back in February. 'Mystical Magical' serves as the second single off Boone's upcoming sophomore album, American Heart, which will drop June 20 via Night Street and Warner Records. The LP also contains lead single 'Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else' and the newly released 'Momma Song.' During the telecast, Boone was up for his very first American Music Award for new artist of the year — a trophy that ultimately went to fellow pop sensation Gracie Abrams in a crowded field that also included Chappell Roan, Shaboozey, Teddy Swims and Tommy Richman. The American Music Awards are produced by Dick Clark Productions, which is owned by Penske Media Eldridge, a joint venture between Eldridge Industries and Billboard parent company Penske Media. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Benson Boone Brings Outsized Wonder to AMAs With ‘Mystical Magical' Performance
Benson Boone brought the magic to the American Music Awards stage on Monday. The singer performed a characteristically spirited rendition of his recent single 'Mystical Magical' at the 2025 awards. Boone came out onstage wearing a Seventies-inspired purple floral suit, dazzling the audience from his very first note. During his performance, the singer made sure to fully engage fans and attendees alike when he walked off the stage into the crowd. Boone gave a cheeky nod to his 2025 Grammys performance by stopping by to say hi to Nikki Glaser and Heidi Klum, who were sitting front row, and got the rest of the audience dancing. More from Rolling Stone Jennifer Lopez Kisses Three Dancers During Top Hits Dance Intro at 2025 AMAs American Music Awards 2025: The Complete Winners List Here's Where to Get Last-Minute 2025 American Music Awards Tickets Online Of course, the singer managed to incorporate a perfectly executed flip into his performance. This is Boone's first time at the AMAs, with the musician up for five awards, including New Artist of the Year and Favorite Male Pop Artist. His breakthrough hit 'Beautiful Things' was also nominated for Song of the Year, Favorite Music Video, and Favorite Pop Song. As for 'Mystical Magical,' Boone released the song last month after debuting it at Coachella. It's slated to appear on his upcoming album, American Heart, which is arriving June 20. Before releasing 'Mystical Magical,' Boone teased the album with 'Sorry I'm Here for Someone Else,' while more recently he dropped the soulful tribute, 'Momma Song.' In a recent Rolling Stone cover story, Boone spoke about American Heart, describing the album as 'very Bruce Springsteen, Americana, like a little more of a retro vibe.' While he admitted he's not sure the album has another hit as massive as 'Beautiful Things,' he also said achieving that wasn't his top priority as an artist. 'It all started with me believing in the song 'Beautiful Things,'' he said. 'Now, I have a whole album just about ready to go — and I've never believed so much in a body of work.' Boone will hit the road later this summer in support of American Heart as well. The trek kicks off Aug. 22 at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota and wraps with a three-night stand in Salt Lake City, Oct. 8, 9, and 11. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
