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Dwayne Johnson is criticized for telling Esquire he will no longer speak publicly on politics, prompting George Takei to call the silence 'complicity'; the piece also highlights other celebrities’ stances on discussing politics and the broader debate over political engagement in Hollywood.
Spencer Pratt will not become the mayor of Los Angeles, despite media attention that framed his bid as a commentary on status-quo politics; the piece argues the notoriety around a celebrity candidacy doesn’t translate into actual political power.
Reality-TV star Spencer Pratt surged in the Los Angeles mayoral race with rapid momentum and high-profile campaigning, but he ultimately fell short of victory.
Robert De Niro used a no-name jab at Donald Trump during the Tribeca Festival opening night, praising unity at the event while criticizing leaders who divide, in a notable moment at the New York spectacle.
Harvey Levin, TMZ’s founder, is boosting Spencer Pratt’s bid for Los Angeles mayor, signaling a potential new dimension of Levin’s political influence as Pratt rises in a tight primary race. A Berkeley poll shows Bass 26%, Raman 25%, Pratt 22% among likely voters, with Levin’s media push—alongside endorsements from celebrities and conservatives—fuelling Pratt’s insurgent campaign amid LA’s homelessness and wildfire crises. Analysts caution that Levin’s clout may be ephemeral, and Hollywood skepticism remains about Pratt’s viability.
Drew Carey blasted Spencer Pratt’s bid to become LA mayor, posting on Threads that anyone supporting Pratt should back a more competent candidate, calling Pratt a “serial scammer” ahead of the LA mayoral election.
In a Time interview, Nicki Minaj reveals she supports Donald Trump, explaining that her growing willingness to align with him stems from her beef with Jay-Z and his ties to Obama, plus a sense of being dismissed by the left after the cousin’s friend incident and swatting. She says she’d muted her true political views to avoid turning off fans or harming her career, notes that many celebrities privately feel the same way, and positions herself as a catalyst for more open discussion about political views among celebrities.
Country star Maren Morris posted a blistering TikTok calling out Donald Trump supporters and saying she has no forgiveness for what she calls “triple Trumpers,” labeling Trump with several harsh descriptors. The video sparked mixed reactions, with fans replying by referencing her songs, and Morris has previously supported Kamala Harris in 2024.
Stephanie Pratt slammed her brother Spencer Pratt’s Los Angeles mayoral bid in a series of tweets, calling it a “vote for stupidity,” and alleging past abuse and drug issues as reasons he should not be elected. The post comes as Spencer, who announced his 2026 candidacy earlier this year, faces scrutiny amid his memoir and public feuds, with the LA election set for June 2.
Rapper Nicki Minaj publicly endorses Donald Trump at a Washington event, posting a photo of a “Trump Gold Card” that promises U.S. residency for a $1 million contribution (plus a $15,000 processing fee). She also pledged to donate between $150,000 and $300,000 to Trump Accounts, a new tax-free growth investment program for minors that can be used for education, home buying, starting a business, or retirement. The move signals a notable shift from her earlier skepticism toward Trump, amid ongoing debates about her influence and the president’s campaign.
Gal Gadot attributed the poor box office performance of 'Snow White' to the political pressures and controversy surrounding her support for Israel, which she believes affected the film's success, alongside external factors like media bias and personal political expressions by co-star Rachel Zegler.
Rosie O'Donnell responded to Donald Trump's threat to revoke her U.S. citizenship with a defiant social media message, asserting she is everything Trump fears and emphasizing her love for America and democracy despite living in Ireland for health and family reasons. She criticized Trump's attacks on celebrities and political opponents, highlighting her decision to leave the U.S. after Trump's re-election.