Much like her preceding boss, Vice President Kamala Harris has taken a questionable leap into the territory of Hollywood by signing a contract with a talent agency. In a peculiar twist, Harris’ fresh endeavor announced by the Creative Artists Agency, Los Angeles-based talent, and sports agency will predominantly involve public speaking and writing. Harris, known more politically than artistically, has authored two books so far – ‘The Truths We Hold: An American Journey’ in 2019 and ‘Smart on Crime: A Career Prosecutor’s Plan to Make Us Safer’ ten years prior.
The Creative Artists Agency expressed its plan to work diligently with Harris to leverage her post-office endeavors, generating strategic opportunities that enhance her public standing on issues she claims to have always advocated in her prolonged career in public service. The agency, interestingly, also has Joe Biden on its roster, having advocated for him from 2017 to 2020. Our curious president renewed his contract this very month
The agency, serving as a Hollywood fixer for politicians, also maintains connections with former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama, further reinforcing its established network within political circles. It suggests a disturbing pattern – a walk of shame through the door that seems to link politics and celebrity status, a path Harris now chooses to walk.
Former President Donald Trump, a savvy businessman very much in contrast with Hollywood crossovers, reportedly charged millions for a brief 15-minute meeting. His financial negotiations with affluent executives, said to have amassed him $500 million, were shared privately, illustrating his business acumen, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Outside the world of politics, singer Cassie Ventura disclosed on Wednesday that she and her spouse, Alex Fine, are preparing to welcome their third child. At 38, the “Me & U” artist announced the news in an Instagram post that featured monochromatic images of them displaying a baby bump, accompanied by their two young daughters. A simple blue heart emoji caption sparked speculation that a baby boy might join their family.
In a shocking event, the shared residence of actor Nicole Kidman and country musician Keith Urban fell prey to a burglary scheme. According to the Los Angeles Times, the duo was not present during the burglary that took place on a Friday night. The criminal managed to escape before the arrival of the police. Highly organized theft rings have targeted celebrities of late, seeking costly possessions widely known to be part of their lifestyle.
Legal representatives of renowned rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs are fervently working to dismiss one of the counts in his current criminal trial. A core argument presented by the defense is the base of the charge on a racially discriminatory law, which was initially designed to target Black males.
Victory befell A$AP Rocky when he lunged into Rihanna’s arms on Tuesday post a jury’s verdict acquitting him from charges of attempted shooting involving a past associate. He was on trial for allegedly discharging a firearm at a former friend in 2021.
South of the U.S., former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro finds himself tangled in a legal nightmare. He was indicted on Tuesday for an alleged audacious plot to poison a political opponent in a desperate attempt to cling onto power post his 2022 election defeat.
The U.S. hockey team casually mentioned that they would highly appreciate the presence of President Donald Trump in their upcoming match against Canada. His larger than life persona and passion for the game could certainly heighten the team’s morale.
In somewhat sad news for the British film industry, actor Julian Holloway passed away at the ripe age of 80. According to The Guardian, the actor’s agents reported that he breathed his last in a hospital on February 16, after contending with a brief illness. Holloway was renowned for adding a comedic touch to the British film franchise ‘Carry On’, with his presence gracing 8 out of the total series’ films from the late 60s and 70s.
His career also included appearances in popular TV shows such as ‘Doctor Who’ and ‘The Sweeney’. Not restricting himself to the screen, he experimented with voice acting, lending his voice to iconic classics like ‘Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ and the ‘Regular Show’. His legacy continues in his daughter, the accomplished author and erstwhile fashion model Sophie Dahl.