Ivanka Trump and hubby Jared Kushner got special permission from a rabbi to break from Orthodox Jewish laws that ban use of technology — like cars — on the very night they’re celebrating Donald Trump’s inauguration. As you might…
Showing posts with label Inauguration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Inauguration. Show all posts
Friday, January 20, 2017
Curt Schilling: I Skipped Trump Inauguration ... Here"s Why (VIDEO)
MLB great — and conservative pundit — Curt Schilling says he WAS invited to President Donald Trump’s inauguration … but chose to skip it, and he’s telling TMZ Sports the reason why. We spoke to Curt on the eve of Friday’s festivities and wanted…
Donald Trump Inauguration Protesters Won"t Go Hungry Behind Bars
Protests are raging on in Washington D.C. where, so far, more than 90 people have been arrested … but when it comes to meals, they might wish they protested in a different city. We got the menu for several jails in the major U.S. cities where…
Donald Trump Inauguration Sparks Unrest Across Country (LIVE STREAMS)
Even as Donald Trump was taking the oath to become 45th POTUS violent protest were beginning. In the hours afterward … riot police and protesters have been clashing in Washington, D.C. We’re streaming coverage from around the country as…
Free Weed Giveaway at Trump Inauguration (VIDEO + PHOTOS)
Donald Trump’s inauguration parade may encounter some secondhand weed smoke since more than 4,000 joints will spark up at once just a few miles away. Pro-weed group org DCMJ is handing out upwards of 4,200 free joints to the public Friday at DuPont…
Free Weed Giveaway at Trump Inauguration (VIDEO + PHOTOS)
Donald Trump’s inauguration parade may encounter some secondhand weed smoke since more than 4,000 joints will spark up at once just a few miles away. Pro-weed group org DCMJ is handing out upwards of 4,200 free joints to the public Friday at DuPont…
Donald Trump Shouts-Out Tom Brady at Inauguration Dinner (VIDEO)
Donald Trump just took the stage at a big inauguration dinner — called out Pats owner Robert Kraft in the crowd — and told him not to worry this weekend because Tom Brady’s gonna crush the Steelers. It all went down Thursday night in D.C. –…
Jackie Evancho Risks Inauguration Voice to Surprise Trump with 3 Songs
Jackie Evancho has the biggest performance of her life tomorrow, but she’s still got the pipes to sing for Donald Trump tonight. Sources close to Jackie tell TMZ … she was asked by the Inaugural Committee to surprise the Prez-elect at…
Kanye West Not Asked to Perform at Trump"s Inauguration Because He"s Black?!
Don’t look now, but Donald Trump may have another scandal on his hands.
A big one. A bad one. A racist one.
OK, to set the stage for this latest monstrosity, let’s remember that Kanye West has been vocal about his support for Donald Trump these past few months.
In a concert shortly after the election, Kanye revealed that while he skipped out on voting this time around, if he had voted, he would have voted for Trump.
Then in December, Kanye met with Trump in New York for … reasons. We really don’t want to speculate too much on what could have gone down between those two.
Afterwards, they posed for photos, and Trump claimed that he and Kanye have “been friends for a long time.”
Kanye later tweeted a photo of a gift that Trump had given him: a copy of the Time’s Person of the Year issue featuring Trump that he’d signed “To Kanye: you are a great friend.”
Now that all that nonsense is fresh in your mind, let’s also remember that poor Donald had a hell of a time finding artists to perform for his inauguration.
Eventually he managed to book 3 Doors Down and Toby Keith, along with a few other acts.
There’d been some speculation that he could have gotten Kanye to perform, since they’re besties and all, and since Kanye is one of the very few notable artists willing to publicly support him.
But now, the chair of the Presidential Inaugural Committee, Tom Barrack, is explaining the issue with Kanye performing for Trump.
And it is going to get ugly in here.
Good ol’ Tom says that while Kanye has “been great,” and while “he considers himself a friend of the President-elect,” it’s imply “not the venue” for the rapper.
And that’s because “It’s going to be typically and traditionally American.”
If you deduced that Kanye wasn’t asked to perform because he’s black, well, you’re not alone on your assumptions.
Over on Twitter, people are ripping this statement apart.
“What’s traditionally American?” one person asked. “WHITE?”
“This guy isn’t even aware of how racist he sounds,” another commented.
One Twitter user pointed out that “Rap/hip hop is American music. ‘Traditionally American’ is code for not ethnic/black/urban,” and another asked “Uh, you guys know which country invented hip hop?”
“That’s a scary level of racism right there,” someone stated. “And you can tell he doesn’t think it’s racist.”
In closing, one more Twitterer said “In other words, they don’t want ya black as there lmao!”
And honestly, is there any other way to interpret that statement? Because if there is, we’re having trouble coming up with it.
Dark times ahead, everyone. Look out.
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Donald Trump Inauguration, Cops to Overlook Joint Puffing, T-Shirt Slinging
People looking to make a quick buck hawking Donald Trump t-shirts or even those smoking weed at Friday’s inauguration can rest easy, because there’s a good chance D.C. cops will look past them. Law enforcement sources tell us they have so many…
Azealia Banks to Donald Trump: PLEASE Let Me Perform at Your Inauguration!
Azealia Banks has never really delivered on her early promise as a hitmaker (In fact, she has has yet to attain “one hit wonder” status.)
Even so, she’s managed to remain relevant by starting fights with vastly more famous celebrities and genuinely behaving like a person who’s been given a platform despite having flushed her meds several weeks ago.
Amazingly, despite the fact that she’s been screaming for attention in new and increasingly batsh-t ways for several years now, Azealia still has the power to surprise us.
Take, for example, the video she posted last month, in which she revealed that she’s a witch who sacrifices chickens in the closer of her New York City apartment.
We don’t think anyone was that coming.
And then there are Ms. Banks’ political views.
During the election the rapper’s followers were shocked to learn that Azealia is a Trump supporter.
It’s surprising in the sense that she’s expressed liberal views in the past, but so much when you consider the fact that Azealia is an angry racist.
Then it makes perfect sense.
Anyway, Banks is pissed – pissed! – that Trump’s inauguration is being headlines by 3 Doors Down and some woman who came in second on America’s Got Talent, and she would like to personally make the entire country say “Who?” by taking the stage herself:
“Saw the entertainment line for the inauguration it made me very upset. This is an EPIC moment in modern history and it should def be celebrated in style"” Banks wrote on Facebook yesterday.
“I would love to perform at the inauguration.”
Most of Azealia’s fans reacted with confusion (the guy who commented, “The devil is in this post” seemed to just about sum up the consensus), but Banks has at least one fellow Z-list Trumpeter in her corner.
Noted professional troll Milo Yiannopoulis commented that Banks is his “first, second and only choice” to perform at the inauguration.
Azealia, demonstrating the political acumen that’s made her sought-after voice of reason in troubled times, replied:
“Me and you in the front row looking MAAAAD cute omg we would break the internet.”
And people thought Trump wouldn’t bring our country together.
Already, he’s uniting bigots with nothing in common but their hatred and insecurity!
Ellen DeGeneres" Inauguration Friday Is Wide Open (VIDEO)
Ellen DeGeneres is sticking to her guns, and that means NOT falling in line with the growing number of celebs who think it’s time to at least give the Prez-elect a chance. We got Ellen and wife Portia de Rossi out at Madeo … after Ellen’s…
Bikers for Trump Founder Wants Peaceful Inauguration Rally, Ready for the Worst (VIDEO)
Donald Trump’s biker buddies are pumped for inauguration Friday, but want to make it clear … they’re not violent outlaws looking for trouble. Bikers for Trump founder Chris Cox tells TMZ … his crew is organizing the unofficial 58th inauguration…
Jackie Evancho Not Pulling a Beyonce ... She"ll Sing Live at Inauguration
Jackie Evancho’s keeping it real at Donald Trump’s inauguration … with her voice. Sources close to the singer tell TMZ … Jackie will sing the national anthem LIVE when she steps up to the mic Friday. You’ll recall Beyonce got roasted 4…
D.C. Cops Setting Up Mobile Booking Stations For Trump Inauguration
Cops working Donald Trump’s inauguration are prepped to handle mass arrests and avoid chaos in the jails … and their secret weapon is the mobile booking station. Law enforcement sources tell us the city will be littered with mobile booking…
Donald Trump Inauguration Civil Disobedience On Minds of Free Legal Reps (VIDEO)
Legal groups offering free representation for inauguration protesters are ready to defend anything … and believe civil disobedience will fall under that umbrella. King Downing, Director of Mass Defense for the National Lawyers Guild, says there’s…
Michael Flatley Will Dance for Trump at Inauguration Liberty Ball
Donald Trump’s inauguration just got a lot more lit – Michael Flatley’s been booked for the dance floor … TMZ has learned. The “Lord of the Dance” creator and his Irish dance troupe are the latest act to be added to Friday night’s Liberty…
Michael Flatley Will Dance for Trump at Inauguration Liberty Ball
Donald Trump’s inauguration just got a lot more lit – Michael Flatley’s been booked for the dance floor … TMZ has learned. The “Lord of the Dance” creator and his Irish dance troupe are the latest act to be added to Friday night’s Liberty…
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Donald Trump Inauguration Rehearsals Begin For Make America Great Again Celebration (PHOTO GALLERY)
Rehearsals are under way for Thursday’s free-of-charge Make America Great Again celebration at the Lincoln Memorial and TMZ got some pics. Jon Voight was front and center rehearsing his speech. Check out the tunnel underneath the stage so tourists…
TMZ Live: Donald Trump: Cuts Legends From Inauguration!
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