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Judy Kurtz

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Detailing D-Day, 30-cent haircuts and military life: USO unveils digital collection of letters from WWII soldier

The United Service Organizations (USO) is rolling out a new digital collection of never-before-seen World War II-era letters — and the search is on...

13.05.2026 1

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Judy Kurtz

Rod Stewart tells King Charles he put 'little ratbag in his place' during US trip

Rod Stewart praised King Charles III following the British monarch's trip to the United States — which included an address to a joint meeting of...

12.05.2026 4

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Dave Chappelle tells Michelle Obama: 'It's insufferable what's happening right now'

Dave Chappelle says the headlines get "more appalling" each day, telling Michelle Obama that the current political climate "doesn't seem like it's...

06.05.2026 5

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Trump quips his workout routine is 'about one minute a day, max'

He's touted the importance of physical fitness, but President Trump quipped Tuesday that his personal daily workout routine typically runs about 60...

05.05.2026 7

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Letterman on late-night TV's future: 'I would be surprised if it lasts more than a year'

Things aren't looking good for much of the late-night TV landscape, according to David Letterman, who says he'd be "surprised" if some programs last...

05.05.2026 7

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Here's what's on the White House's state dinner menu for King Charles

President Trump and Melania Trump will be joining Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla at a meal fit for royalty. The White House has released...

28.04.2026 6

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'PH-1' star says his film could serve as 'cautionary tale' for social media-obsessed lawmakers

A writer and film actor who stars as a senator “obsessed with watching himself” on social media says his new thriller could serve as a...

28.04.2026 6

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Clooney defends Kimmel: 'Jokes are jokes'

George Clooney is defending Jimmy Kimmel after President Trump and Melania Trump called for the late-night show host's firing over a joke he made...

28.04.2026 10

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Trump’s WHCA dinner with the press turns into night of tears and terror

I've covered the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner at least a dozen times. Over the years, I've detailed just about every angle....

25.04.2026 9

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WHCA buzz reaches fever pitch as Trump set to attend for first time as president

As President Trump gets ready to take center stage at the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner for the first time, Washington...

22.04.2026 20

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White House Correspondents' dinner weekend: List of events

The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner social scene is as crowded as ever, with at least 20 parties and events scattered throughout the...

22.04.2026 10

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House Democrat sings 'The Gambler' during eulogy for songwriter

A Tennessee Democrat is offering a musical ode following the death of a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, singing a Kenny Rogers tune on the floor of...

21.04.2026 20

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Former presidents share messages ahead of nation's 250th birthday: 'Don't give up on America'

The nation's four living former presidents are offering their thoughts on where the U.S. stands ahead of its 250th anniversary this summer. "So I...

20.04.2026 8

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Nancy Sinatra knocks Trump over 'My Way' post

Nancy Sinatra is ripping President Trump for posting a video of her father singing "My Way," describing it as sacrilegious. "This is a sacrilege," the...

20.04.2026 9

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Melania Trump to attend Correspondents' dinner

Melania Trump will be joining the president at this week's White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner, marking the first time the first...

20.04.2026 5

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'Summer House' alum Luke Gulbranson launches House bid in Minnesota

Former "Summer House" star Luke Gulbranson says he's leaving behind the antics of reality TV and aiming to go where the "real drama" is in Washington....

15.04.2026 10

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Grindr set to host its first White House Correspondents' Dinner party

Grindr is getting in on the White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner action. The LGBTQ dating app will be joining the crowded party scene...

08.04.2026 40

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UK music festival canceled after headliner Ye denied entry into country

Organizers of a popular United Kingdom music festival are canceling the annual event after its headliner, Ye, was denied entry into the country over...

07.04.2026 10

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CBS announces what's taking over Colbert's 'Late Show' time slot

Byron Allen's "Comics Unleashed" is officially moving into "The Late Show's" time slot when the Stephen Colbert-hosted series takes its final bow on...

06.04.2026 7

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Kennedy Center starting layoffs ahead of planned closure

The Kennedy Center is reportedly beginning the process of laying off employees ahead of a two-year closure. “We will begin executing the difficult...

27.03.2026 7

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Trump says 'military wanted' White House ballroom: 'That was supposed to be secret'

President Trump says there's a national security component to the construction of the White House ballroom that was "supposed to be secret." "Now it's...

26.03.2026 7

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Bill Maher to get Mark Twain Prize in final Kennedy Center event before 2-year Trump closure

Bill Maher will receive this year's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, in what organizers say will be the final event at the Kennedy Center after...

26.03.2026 7

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William Shatner mocks 'woke' accusations against canceled 'Star Trek' series

William Shatner says he feels "sorrow" over the cancellation of the latest "Star Trek" series, and he is hitting back against critics who called it...

25.03.2026 8

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Ex-Pussycat Dolls member: MAHA, RFK Jr. support made her 'liability' for reunion

A former member of the Pussycat Dolls says she was excluded from the group's forthcoming reunion because of her support for Health and Human Services...

25.03.2026 9

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Obama trash talks, faces off against Anthony Edwards to promote presidential center opening in Chicago

Former President Obama is going one-on-one with Anthony Edwards — challenging the NBA All-Star in everything from three-pointers to ping pong — in...

17.03.2026 20

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Nene Leakes, Erika Jayne among 'Housewives' to push for HIV prevention on the Hill

A housewife's place ... is in the Capitol: A heavy dose of "Housewives" are hitting the Hill. Several stars from different iterations of Bravo's "Real...

17.03.2026 9

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867-5309: Famous '80s song phone number now directs to cancer support line

It likely won't be hard to remember the new phone number for a cancer support line: CSC-867-5309. The seven digits, made famous by the 1981 Tommy...

17.03.2026 8

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Dem lawmakers question Amazon on 'Melania' documentary

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) are calling on Amazon to answer questions about the "extraordinary sum" the company...

17.03.2026 10

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Trump to Kennedy Center board ahead of vote on 2-year shutdown: 'You have to close it'

Ahead of a key vote, President Trump is urging his handpicked board of trustees for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to move ahead...

16.03.2026 10

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Javier Bardem sports anti-war pin, says 'free Palestine' at Oscars

Javier Bardem is sharing a simple message from the Oscars stage: "No to war and free Palestine." The "No Country for Old Men" actor presented the...

15.03.2026 10

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Jimmy Kimmel takes swipe at 'Melania' documentary at Oscars

Jimmy Kimmel is returning to the Oscars stage with a dig at President Trump and Melania Trump, and a free speech-related knock at CBS. The "Jimmy...

15.03.2026 10

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Conan O'Brien kicks off Oscars on 'serious' note: 'These are very chaotic, frightening times'

Amid the one-liners, Conan O'Brien is striking a serious tone during his Academy Awards monologue, saying the annual Hollywood awards show brings some...

15.03.2026 9

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Trump confirms giving officials dress shoes: 'I don't want my Cabinet members wearing sneakers'

President Trump says he cares about his Cabinet's kicks, confirming reports that he's giving administration officials "spiffy" dress shoes. "When they...

13.03.2026 10

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Obamas' Higher Ground producing its first Broadway show

Former President Obama and Michelle Obama are Broadway bound — the former first couple's production company is helping bring a revival of "Proof" to...

11.03.2026 20

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Jill Biden to release memoir, 'View from the East Wing'

Jill Biden is giving her perspective from a since-demolished part of the White House, with the former first lady penning a memoir called "View from...

11.03.2026 9

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Conan O'Brien: Correspondents' dinner crowd 'think they're the coolest people in the world'

Former White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner entertainer Conan O'Brien says the audience at the black-tie event is far from a...

04.03.2026 10

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Newsom accepts 'Cup O Peace' award from Kimmel: 'Eat your heart out, Donald'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) has a message for President Trump after being presented with a satirical peace award on Jimmy Kimmel's late-night TV...

04.03.2026 10

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Colbert on 'silent defiance' of Jeffries at State of the Union: 'Bold rebrand of doing jack squat'

Stephen Colbert is knocking House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries's (D-N.Y) quiet approach to countering President Trump during his State of the Union...

25.02.2026 20

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FCC got more complaints about Jimmy Kimmel's suspension than about his Charlie Kirk remarks

Jimmy Kimmel's remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk and his subsequent suspension by ABC drew more than 1,600 complaints to the Federal...

24.02.2026 20

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De Niro: Trump 'will never leave'

Robert De Niro predicts that President Trump "will never leave" office, and it's up to Americans to "get rid of him." "He will never leave. We have to...

24.02.2026 30

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Isaac Hayes estate says lawsuit against Trump over song use at rallies settled

Isaac Hayes's family and estate say they've settled a lawsuit against President Trump and his 2024 campaign for playing one of the songwriter's hits...

24.02.2026 20

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Melania Trump donates inaugural gown to Smithsonian: 'This dress speaks with a distinct point of view'

Melania Trump's 2025 inaugural gown is getting immortalized at the Smithsonian, securing a spot at an exhibition recognizing the country's first...

20.02.2026 20

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U2 releases song 'American Obituary' honoring Renee Good

U2 is releasing a musical tribute to Renee Good, the 37-year-old mother killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in...

19.02.2026 250

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Melania Trump's inaugural gown heading to the Smithsonian

Melania Trump's inaugural gown is getting a spot in the Smithsonian. The Hervé Pierre-designed white gown that featured a dramatic black stripe that...

18.02.2026 40

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Whoopi Goldberg on Epstein files mention: 'I wasn't his girlfriend. I wasn't his friend'

Whoopi Goldberg says she was neither Jeffrey Epstein's friend nor girlfriend after being "dragged" for the appearance of her name in files related to...

17.02.2026 20

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Springsteen rips 'wannabe king' Trump, launches concert tour 'in defense of America'

Bruce Springsteen says he's launching a nationwide concert tour "in defense of America," adding the country's ideals are "under attack" by President...

17.02.2026 20

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Michelle Obama 'Becoming' documentary sees viewership spike amid 'Melania' release

The release of "Melania" appears to have given a boost to another first lady: Michelle Obama's 2020 documentary "Becoming" saw a huge surge in viewers...

05.02.2026 40

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Broadway star Patti LuPone sounds alarm on Trump's Kennedy Center plan: We must 'keep the buildings standing'

Broadway legend Patti LuPone is calling on supporters of the arts to sound the alarm about President Trump's plan to temporarily close the Kennedy...

03.02.2026 10

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Trevor Noah roasts Nicki Minaj's Trump support at Grammys

Grammys host Trevor Noah is mocking Nicki Minaj's support for President Trump, poking fun at the rap star's recent trip to the White House. After...

02.02.2026 20

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Bad Bunny denounces ICE in Grammys speech: 'We're not savages'

Bad Bunny is speaking out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), telling the Grammy Awards audience Sunday "we're not savages" and "ICE...

02.02.2026 10

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