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Paris Hilton sounds the alarm on AI-generated exploitation in new TikTok series: 'It could happen to literally anyone'

Paris Hilton is sounding the alarm about explicit AI-generated images that she says could "ruin someone's life," shining a star-powered light on one...

09.06.2026 5

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Judy Kurtz

Jill Biden hits back at Democratic critic of her book: 'Say it to my face'

Jill Biden is responding to criticism from at least one Democrat who worked in her husband's administration, saying that her new memoir could be...

03.06.2026 1

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Judy Kurtz

'Queen of Versailles' star Jackie Siegel to mark annual Naloxone Awareness Day in DC

The so-called Queen of Versailles is trading her kingdom for Capitol Hill, heading to Congress to mark a day she championed dedicated to bringing...

03.06.2026 10

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Jill Biden says her husband 'would have' beaten Trump in 2024 election

Jill Biden says that had he stayed in the 2024 White House race, then-President Biden would've defeated President Trump. "I believe he would have beat...

02.06.2026 6

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Jon Stewart mocks Trump for no Iran deal: We thought 'you were some kind of dealmaker-in-chief'

Jon Stewart is mocking President Trump for failing to negotiate a peace deal with Iran, saying Americans "were under the mistaken notion" that he was...

02.06.2026 6

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Entertainers unveiled for 250th US birthday bash on National Mall

An eclectic mix of entertainers is poised to join a massive bash on the National Mall marking America's 250th birthday that's being billed as a...

27.05.2026 4

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RFK Jr. wrangles pair of snakes as wife Cheryl Hines looks on: 'Honey, let them go!'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is doubling as a reptile wrangler, sharing a video showing him grabbing hold of a pair of mating snakes with his bare hands. The...

26.05.2026 9

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Noah Wyle tells Congress: Healthcare workers shouldn't have to 'beg for basic support'

He typically stars as Dr. Michael “Robby” Robinavitch on HBO's medical drama "The Pitt," but Noah Wyle is now making a different kind of House...

21.05.2026 7

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County commission in Las Vegas approves Flavor Flav's request for parade honoring female athletes

A county commission in Las Vegas is giving the go-ahead to Flavor Flav to organize a parade and multi-day series of events in honor of female...

20.05.2026 5

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Bezos: $75M Melania Trump movie 'good business decision'

Jeff Bezos says he “had nothing to do with” Amazon’s decision to greenlight a multimillion-dollar documentary on Melania Trump, denying the...

20.05.2026 4

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Charlamagne rips IRS settlement: 'Trump is just paying his goons'

Charlamagne tha God is ripping President Trump over the $1.8 billion fund to settle the commander in chief's lawsuit against the Internal Revenue...

20.05.2026 5

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'Late Show' no more: Late-night TV's future uncertain as Colbert bows out

It’s almost lights out at “The Late Show,” as Stephen Colbert gets ready to say goodbye this week, and he may not be the last. CBS's cancelation...

20.05.2026 20

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'The Pitt' star Noah Wyle to lead healthcare rally on Capitol Hill

Noah Wyle is taking on the real-life role of advocate — "The Pitt" star is making a return trip to Capitol Hill to lead a rally pushing for...

19.05.2026 20

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Kasich aims to trade outrage for optimism with new SiriusXM show

Forget shouting matches and partisan sniping, John Kasich says he's ready to tell political leaders to "knock it off, settle down and get things...

19.05.2026 10

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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 9

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 20

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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 10

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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 30

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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 20

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 20

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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 50

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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 20

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 10

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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 20

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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 20

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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 10

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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 20

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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 30

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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 10

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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 20

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