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Betty Gilpin won an Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy for Widow’s Bay and punctuated her speech with a handwritten, playful poem that included a jab—“Let’s all lean toward Sam Shepard and less toward Sam Altman”—to cheers from the TV Academy audience as Night 2 of the Creative Arts Emmys highlighted Widow’s Bay with eight wins.
Channing Tatum shared a cryptic Instagram ‘read’ pointing to a John Roedel poem about head–heart conflict, amid rumors that Zoë Kravitz is engaged to Harry Styles; the piece also touches on Kravitz and Tatum’s past relationship and Tatum’s dating life after their split.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s press conference quip about Donald Trump’s move to control permits in wildfire-hit LA drew quick scrutiny over a supposed French expression. Linguists couldn’t identify a standard idiom, and Newsom’s aide initially suggested it was just a Foreign-language flourish. A spokesperson later said the line quotes Guillaume Apollinaire’s WWI-era poem “Aussi bien que les cigales” (As well as the cicadas), a memory rather than a recognized saying. The episode underscores how language quirks can go viral and spark debate in politics.
Rosie O'Donnell wrote a poorly received, cringe-worthy poem about Jeff Bezos' wedding, showcasing her perceived decline in humor and relevance, while also expressing exaggerated political fears and personal attacks.
The eerie chant in the trailer for '28 Years Later' is a 110-year-old recording of Rudyard Kipling's poem 'Boots,' used to evoke a sense of historical regressive culture and psychological impact, with the recording originally voiced in 1915 by actor Taylor Holmes, and chosen for its powerful, haunting effect that resonates even in today's digital age.
Jack White posted a poem on Instagram in support of his former bandmate and ex-wife, Meg White, who has been the subject of criticism online. The poem expresses a desire for a world without negativity and pain, and emphasizes the love and respect he has for Meg. Other musicians, including Questlove and Karen Elson, have also shown support for Meg. The White Stripes are nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year.