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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rob Reiner: ‘Bruce Springsteen Is 100 Percent Right' About Trump
For legendary director and outspoken Democratic donor Rob Reiner, choosing sides between Bruce Springsteen and Donald Trump in their current war of words didn't require much deliberation. 'Bruce Springsteen is a hundred percent right,' he says, in an interview for an upcoming print issue of Rolling Stone. 'I mean, you have to be a moron to not think that everything that Bruce Springsteen said is true. And there's nothing that Donald Trump can do to him unless he's able to turn this country into a full-blown autocracy, which he's trying to do. And because he's so dumb and he's such an incompetent person, he'll fail, just like he's failed with everything he's ever done in his life.' But Reiner says that Americans still need to fight against what he sees as an effort to 'take a 250-year democracy and turn it into an autocracy. We're gonna have to fight like crazy to preserve this… Millions of people died so that fascism wouldn't come to our shores, so that we'd preserve our democracy, and 80 years later, we're faced with a possible fascist takeover. We're gonna fight hard to make sure that that doesn't happen… We have to keep Trump's feet to the fire, because for the countries that have become autocracies, for the most part, it takes years to start changing the constitution, to start changing the electorate, to make the disinformation take hold.' More from Rolling Stone Hear Bruce Springsteen's Lost Nineties Mariachi Song 'Adelita' Bruce Springsteen Is Under Attack by Trump. These Are All the Artists Supporting Him Bono Backs Bruce Springsteen in Trump's Musician Battle: 'There's Only One Boss in America' Meanwhile, Reiner says he's 'really mad' at Jake Tapper for Original Sin, his new book with Alex Thompson about Joe Biden's decline. The book features a dramatic scene during a star-studded Los Angeles debate party as Biden implodes: In its telling, Reiner begins yelling 'We're fucked! We're going to lose our fucking democracy because of you,' directing the latter remark at another VIP guest: Doug Emhoff, Kamala Harris' husband, who is said to be taken aback. Reiner says it's absolutely true that he was yelling 'we're fucked' — 'I did say that. There's no question about it.' But he says he was 'yelling at the wind,' not at Emhoff, and didn't say 'because of you.' A spokesperson for the book responds: 'Jake and Alex stand by the reporting that has been confirmed by numerous sources in the room.' Representatives for the book also shared a screenshot from what they said was one of the sources, who wrote, 'from what I remember, he did say, 'because of you.'' 'I wasn't yelling at Doug Emhoff,' Reiner insists. 'What am I gonna do? I'm gonna yell at Doug Emhoff and say 'it's all your fault?' What does that mean, even? It makes me look like an idiot. Yes, I was so frustrated. That part is true. I was frustrated and I did yell, and I was talking to J.B. Pritzker afterwards [too], and I said, 'we're really fucked.' There's a lot of blame to go around, but I certainly would not blame Doug Emhoff for the fact that Joe Biden had a crappy debate.'Reiner recently finished a sequel to 1984's classic Spinal Tap, reuniting the original cast — it's due in theaters Sept. 12. A 4k restoration of the original film is also set for a limited run in theaters this summer, from July 5 to 7. Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Best 'Saturday Night Live' Characters of All Time Denzel Washington's Movies Ranked, From Worst to Best 70 Greatest Comedies of the 21st Century
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Angry' Rob Reiner cursed at Emhoff during Biden debate watch party: Book
Director Rob Reiner reportedly lashed out at then-second gentleman Doug Emhoff last year while the two attended a debate watch party, exclaiming that the country was about to 'lose our f‑‑‑ing democracy' because of former President Biden's disastrous performance. The scene at the Los Angeles home of James Costos last June is depicted in 'Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,' the book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson published Tuesday. 'The gathering had originally been planned as a fundraiser for the Biden Victory Fund, but then the debate was scheduled for the same night, so the hosts turned it into a fancy and hopefully fun debate watch party, with people sitting in three or four different rooms,' the authors wrote. But the star-studded event — with a crowd that included Reiner, Emhoff, actor Jane Fonda and Democratic Govs. Andy Beshear, JB Pritzker, and Gretchen Whitmer of Kentucky, Illinois and Michigan, respectively — quickly became a 'debate watch horror show' as Biden repeatedly and dramatically stumbled against President Trump. 'A few minutes into it, Reiner, in the main living room, stated plainly: 'We are f‑‑‑ed!'' Tapper and Thompson wrote of the 78-year-old 'When Harry Met Sally' director, one of Hollywood's most vocal Trump critics. According to the book, Reiner 'became angry. Soon he was venting, standing, full of fury.' 'He seemed to be looking at Emhoff. Daggers.' 'We're going to lose our f‑‑‑ing democracy because of you!' Reiner yelled. ''Because of me?' Emhoff thought,' the 'Original Sin' authors wrote. Representatives for Emhoff and Reiner didn't return ITK's request for comment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hill
‘Angry' Rob Reiner cursed at Emhoff during Biden debate watch party: Book
Director Rob Reiner reportedly lashed out at then-second gentleman Doug Emhoff last year while the two attended a debate watch party, exclaiming that the country was about to 'lose our f—ing democracy' because of President Biden's disastrous performance. The scene at the Los Angeles home of James Costos last June is depicted in 'Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again,' the book by Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson published Tuesday. 'The gathering had originally been planned as a fundraiser for the Biden Victory Fund, but then the debate was scheduled for the same night, so the hosts turned it into a fancy and hopefully fun debate watch party, with people sitting in three or four different rooms,' the authors wrote. But the star-studded event — with a crowd that included Reiner, Emhoff, actor Jane Fonda and Democratic Govs. Andy Beshear, JB Pritzker, and Gretchen Whitmer of Kentucky, Illinois and Michigan, respectively — quickly became a 'debate watch horror show' as Biden repeatedly and dramatically stumbled against then-former President Trump. 'A few minutes into it, Reiner, in the main living room, stated plainly: 'We are f—ed!'' Tapper and Thompson wrote of the 78-year-old 'When Harry Met Sally' director, one of Hollywood's most vocal Trump critics. According to the book, Reiner 'became angry. Soon he was venting, standing, full of fury.' 'He seemed to be looking at Emhoff. Daggers.' ''We're going to lose our f—ing democracy because of you!' Reiner yelled. 'Because of me? Emhoff thought,' the 'Original Sin' authors wrote. Representatives for Emhoff and Reiner didn't return ITK's request for comment.
Forbes
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
North America's 50 Best Bars Reveals Its 2025 List; Crowns Industry Icon
The winners are revealed at a gala in Vancouver on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 The 2025 list of North America's 50 Best Bars has just been revealed. And for the second year in a row the top spot belongs to Handshake Speakeasy, a sleek and moody parlor in the Colonia Juárez district of Mexico City. Number two on the list was also a repeat performance from last year: Superbueno--a playful Mexican-American cocktail lounge in New York's East Village. Though the Mexican capital again bested the Big Apple when it comes to holding the number one watering hole, New York can still claim the greatest number of top 50 bars of any city in North America, with 11 in total. That number includes notable newcomers such as Clemente Bar and Sip & Guzzle, craft darlings which are expected to climb higher towards the top of lists like these in the months and years to come. Over on the West Coast the biggest winner was Mírate. Number 12 on the list, it's the biggest climber this time around, jumping 34 spots from its premiere at the 2024 North America's 50 Best. The stylish restaurant and bar in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles boasts one of the country's broadest collections of agave spirits. And beverage director Maxwell Reis is shaping these stellar liquids into an inventive stable of cutting edge cocktails. 2025 Roku Industry Icon Julie Reiner Meanwhile, the highest honor for an individual bartender in 2025 went out to Julie Reiner. The founder of Clover Club and Milady's in New York was named the Roku Industry Icon. The award takes its name from the Japanese gin brand from Suntory that's been a hit with craft mixologists ever since debuting back in 2017. To chose the winner, 300 members of the 50 Best voting academy are asked to nominate someone who has made the most significant contribution in advancing the bar industry. Reiner garnered more votes than anyone else. "Receiving the Roku Industry Icon Award was an honor, but I was more honored to be there among my friends and family and peers to see how far we've all come," says Reiner, of receiving the recognition at a packed gala at the JW Marriott in Vancouver, Canada. 'It's a privilege to work in this industry. It's hard. It can be defeating. It can be backbreaking. But it can also be fun. And exciting. And enlightening. So to still be here kicking around with all the great new faces that are constantly discovering their love of bartending is something I certainly don't take for granted.' This mark's the fourth iteration of North America's 50 Best Bars. It was launched in 2022 by William Reed Ltd, the same organization responsible for World's 50 Best Restaurants and World's 50 Best Bars. The runaway success of those ongoing ventures has led the company to create more specific regional offshoots, including Asia's 50 Best Bars, Asia's 50 Best Restaurants and, most recently, the World's 50 Best Hotels. Previous winners for North America's 50 Best Bars--prior to Handshake Speakeasy--include Double Chicken Please (2023) and Attaboy (2022). For the complete 2025 rundown, from 1-50, click here. Julie Reiner and Lynette Marrero attend(s) CAMPARI's 150th Anniversary at Bowery Hotel on May 16th, ... More 2010 in New York City. (Photo by WILL RAGOZZINO/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
7 Reasons You Should Wait To Buy a Home Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Thinking about buying a home right now? You might want to wait. Tariff uncertainty is driving up the cost of building materials, renovations and even appliances. Be Aware: Read Next: From inflated home prices to unpredictable supply chains, here's why pausing your home purchase for the time being could be a smarter financial move. High tariffs on imported building supplies like lumber, steel and aluminum can lead to unpredictable supply chains, according to George Carrillo, CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council (HCC). This significantly inflates the prices of building and renovation projects. 'This impact is felt across the board as builders pass these increased costs to buyers, making homes more expensive than ever,' he said. Find Out: Because everything costs more, what you purchase may not be as up to date as possible, as even modest updates to homes, such as kitchen remodels or energy-efficient upgrades, are becoming unaffordable. That's because many of the small touches, from appliances to fixtures, are also imported, according to Omer Reiner, a licensed Realtor and the president of FL Cash Home Buyers, LLC. 'For first-time buyers, who already stretch their budgets to the limit, these additional burdens are making homeownership feel impossible, Reiner said. Additionally, those homes that have been renovated will cost more, as sellers who are renovating before listing and showing are going to pass any increased costs on to buyers, Reiner said. 'The key is to know what your nonnegotiables are in a home and know your absolute top-dollar budget,' he added. Because of the fluctuating tariffs, Reiner said it's difficult to project the final price of newly built homes. Builders source everything from the lumber to frame the home to the metal pieces used for part of the roof right down to the appliances that will be installed, such as dishwashers and ovens, he pointed out. 'For a long time, importing such goods has been less expensive than buying local,' Reiner said. But that may not be the case for the foreseeable future. With tariffs looming large and the uncertainty around them, that trend might change or be on hold. Builders will either pay for U.S.-made materials or buy from their usual out-of-country suppliers and pass the cost of increased tariffs on to the buyers. First-time buyers should really think twice about buying in this environment, Carrillo said, as they 'carry the heaviest weight.' Already battling rising mortgage rates and limited inventory, they're now going to be confronted with inflated property and renovation costs. And some of the ways to cut other house-related costs, like utilities, may not even work in this environment. 'Items like energy-efficient appliances, once touted for long-term savings, now come with initial price tags that many can't justify,' Carrillo said. He feels 'the outdated narrative of affordable housing fails to capture what's happening. Prices have far outstripped wages, leaving younger generations to wonder if they'll ever be able to own a home.' If homes are beginning to climb out of reach for you, don't panic and purchase anyway because you think you'll get the best deal now, Reiner urged. 'Mortgages that are potentially too high for your budget will stick around at that level even if tariffs are reduced or removed.' Even refinancing down the line might not make an overpriced mortgage worth your while. 'Make a solid plan with a financial adviser or real estate agent and you won't have those regrets,' Reiner urged. The financial strain of tariffs is likely to fuel a broader slowdown in the housing market, Carrillo said. Sellers may become reluctant to list their homes, worrying they won't be able to afford their next property in the current inflated market. Buyers may hesitate, concerned about rising material costs pushing home prices further out of reach. This trickles down beyond just the purchase price of a home, he said. 'Families face higher day-to-day expenses, from skyrocketing utility bills to the increased cost of essential maintenance, adding another layer of stress to homeownership.' The best thing to do may be to wait and keep saving money toward the home you intend to buy when prices start to come down. More From GOBankingRates 5 Luxury Cars That Will Have Massive Price Drops in Spring 2025 4 Things You Should Do if You Want To Retire Early 4 Affordable Car Brands You Won't Regret Buying in 2025 5 Types of Vehicles Retirees Should Stay Away From Buying This article originally appeared on 7 Reasons You Should Wait To Buy a Home Amid Tariff Uncertainty Sign in to access your portfolio
