Former President Donald Trump reportedly bragged to aides that he is more popular than Taylor Swift after intense speculation by right-wing commentators that she is going to endorse President Joe Biden this year.
Swift has not issued an endorsement to any of the 2024 election candidates but endorsed Biden in 2020.
The singer made her endorsement by posting on social media a photo of a platter of homemade “Biden 2020” cookies.
Biden’s aides are hoping to sign her on as a campaign surrogate.
Some conservative commentators have floated conspiracy theories that the NFL season was rigged to offer a Super Bowl platform for the singer alongside her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, the tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs.
An adviser close to Trump told Rolling Stone magazine that the former president’s allies are getting ready for a “holy war” against Swift.
Trump privately argued that celebrity endorsements would not help Biden,...
Swift has not issued an endorsement to any of the 2024 election candidates but endorsed Biden in 2020.
The singer made her endorsement by posting on social media a photo of a platter of homemade “Biden 2020” cookies.
Biden’s aides are hoping to sign her on as a campaign surrogate.
Some conservative commentators have floated conspiracy theories that the NFL season was rigged to offer a Super Bowl platform for the singer alongside her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, the tight end of the Kansas City Chiefs.
An adviser close to Trump told Rolling Stone magazine that the former president’s allies are getting ready for a “holy war” against Swift.
Trump privately argued that celebrity endorsements would not help Biden,...
- 2/2/2024
- by Alessio Atria
- Uinterview
There are few things more coveted in Republican politics than Donald Trump’s endorsement, but we now know at least one circumstance where even that’s not enough.
Republicans in Tennessee voted on Tuesday to remove former State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus from the ballot in a crowded August primary to represent the state’s 5th Congressional District, currently held by retiring Democrat Jim Cooper. Ortagus, as a former Trump administration employee, entered the race with the former president’s “complete and total endorsement” locked up, but there was just...
Republicans in Tennessee voted on Tuesday to remove former State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus from the ballot in a crowded August primary to represent the state’s 5th Congressional District, currently held by retiring Democrat Jim Cooper. Ortagus, as a former Trump administration employee, entered the race with the former president’s “complete and total endorsement” locked up, but there was just...
- 4/20/2022
- by Jack Crosbie
- Rollingstone.com
Conservative members of the Congress are reportedly encouraging Kid Rock to run for a Tennessee House seat in the 2022 midterms.
Politico reported on Friday that “some Maga members of Congress” are recruiting Kid Rock to run in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. The rapper and country music star, however, has given no indication that he is even thinking about running, although he did reportedly joke to one member of Congress who is pushing him to entry the fray that he wouldn’t rule it out because his Michigan “campaign” was so lucrative,...
Politico reported on Friday that “some Maga members of Congress” are recruiting Kid Rock to run in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. The rapper and country music star, however, has given no indication that he is even thinking about running, although he did reportedly joke to one member of Congress who is pushing him to entry the fray that he wouldn’t rule it out because his Michigan “campaign” was so lucrative,...
- 1/28/2022
- by William Vaillancourt
- Rollingstone.com
A group congressional Democrats are calling for the censure of Rep. Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.) for posting a bizarre animated video that depicted himself violently attacking Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-n.Y.) and President Biden.
“For a member of Congress to post a manipulated video on his social media accounts depicting himself killing Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attacking President Biden is a clear cut case for censure,” the members said in a statement announcing their intent to introduce a censure resolution. “For that Member to post such a video on his official...
“For a member of Congress to post a manipulated video on his social media accounts depicting himself killing Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and attacking President Biden is a clear cut case for censure,” the members said in a statement announcing their intent to introduce a censure resolution. “For that Member to post such a video on his official...
- 11/11/2021
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
There were only two men on the crew for Taylor Swift documentary Miss Americana — and one was an assistant. “I always have a male production assistant because I feel like it’s important to show that men can get coffee for women,” director Lana Wilson tells Rolling Stone.
“I’ve usually worked with an all-female crew; there are a lot of great female directors of photography and sound mixers who I want to work with,” she adds. “I think it allows for this extra level of intimacy and comfort.”
Miss Americana...
“I’ve usually worked with an all-female crew; there are a lot of great female directors of photography and sound mixers who I want to work with,” she adds. “I think it allows for this extra level of intimacy and comfort.”
Miss Americana...
- 1/30/2020
- by Brenna Ehrlich
- Rollingstone.com
Our wildest dreams just came true! On Tuesday, Taylor Swift revealed that her upcoming Netflix documentary Taylor Swift: Miss Americana will feature the unheard song "Only the Young," making us officially too excited for its January 31 release on the popular streaming service. Speaking with Variety ahead of the "raw and emotionally revealing" documentary's Sundance Film Festival premiere on January 22, the "Me!" singer explained that the 2018 midterm elections actually inspired the track. After she watched the candidates she had endorsed (former Gov. Phil Bredesen and Jim Cooper from her home state of Tennessee) fall out of the race, Swift did what she does best and...
- 1/21/2020
- E! Online
Fox News host Laura Ingraham offered a trollish tweet to Taylor Swift on Tuesday evening, mocking the musician over her supported of Tennessee Senate candidate Phil Bredesen, who came up short in his race against Republican Marsha Blackburn.
“Hey @taylorswift13, haters gonna hate,” she said adding a “#shakeitoff” hashtag — a reference to a hit song by Swift. Despite Republicans loosing control of the House of Representatives, Ingraham also used the evening to take shots at other celebrities including Oprah and Will Ferrell, who she lumped among the night’s “biggest losers.”
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Hey @taylorswift13, haters gonna hate. #shakeitoff
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) November 7, 2018
Tonight’s Biggest Losers: @Oprah, @obama, Will Ferrell, @TomSteyer, @MikeBloomberg. #Senate #Pelosi #Scotus
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) November 7, 2018
Swift — one of entertainment’s most famously apolitical celebrities — broke her silence in 2018, urging fans in a lengthy Instagram post to back Bredesen.
“Hey @taylorswift13, haters gonna hate,” she said adding a “#shakeitoff” hashtag — a reference to a hit song by Swift. Despite Republicans loosing control of the House of Representatives, Ingraham also used the evening to take shots at other celebrities including Oprah and Will Ferrell, who she lumped among the night’s “biggest losers.”
Also Read: Laura Ingraham Dismisses Latest Kavanaugh Accusation: 'We Were All in College'
Hey @taylorswift13, haters gonna hate. #shakeitoff
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) November 7, 2018
Tonight’s Biggest Losers: @Oprah, @obama, Will Ferrell, @TomSteyer, @MikeBloomberg. #Senate #Pelosi #Scotus
— Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) November 7, 2018
Swift — one of entertainment’s most famously apolitical celebrities — broke her silence in 2018, urging fans in a lengthy Instagram post to back Bredesen.
- 11/7/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
Laura Ingraham is rubbing it in Taylor Swift's face after the candidate the singer backed for the United States Senate lost his race in Tennessee. Laura shaded Taylor on Twitter, telling her to #shakeitoff after Rep. Marsha Blackburn beat out former Gov. Phil Bredesen to win an important Senate seat for the Gop. Hey @taylorswift13, haters gonna hate. #shakeitoff — Laura Ingraham (@IngrahamAngle) November 7, 2018 As we reported ... Taylor got political for the first time, going...
- 11/7/2018
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Joe Alwyn supports girlfriend Taylor Swift making her political feelings known.
The actor, 27, rarely speaks publicly about his relationship with the pop star, 28, but he did champion her recent political stance when he attended the 2018 BFI London Film Festival for his new movie, The Favourite, on Thursday.
“I think it’s great, I think it’s important,” Alwyn told a reporter when asked about Swift’s latest social media posts in which she encouraged early voting and endorsed two Democratic candidates.
After managing to date secretly for months, news of their relationship finally broke in May 2017 — but the couple continued...
The actor, 27, rarely speaks publicly about his relationship with the pop star, 28, but he did champion her recent political stance when he attended the 2018 BFI London Film Festival for his new movie, The Favourite, on Thursday.
“I think it’s great, I think it’s important,” Alwyn told a reporter when asked about Swift’s latest social media posts in which she encouraged early voting and endorsed two Democratic candidates.
After managing to date secretly for months, news of their relationship finally broke in May 2017 — but the couple continued...
- 10/19/2018
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Taylor Swift has finally broken her political silence, and it couldn't have come at a better time.
The "Delicate" singer's decision to keep her political opinions to herself over the last few years has earned her plenty of criticism, especially since she hinged much of her 1989 album and tour around the tenets of feminism and girl power but declined to speak out in support of presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Many took her silence as support of Republican candidate and noted racist and misogynist Donald Trump. That notion only continued when white nationalist groups voiced their love of Taylor, anointing her an "Aryan goddess" and (falsely) claiming she held similar values. Rather than publicly denouncing them, her camp chose to sue.
But with the midterm elections coming up in Tennessee, where she's registered to vote, the 28-year-old decided to share a rare post to social media about who she plans on...
The "Delicate" singer's decision to keep her political opinions to herself over the last few years has earned her plenty of criticism, especially since she hinged much of her 1989 album and tour around the tenets of feminism and girl power but declined to speak out in support of presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Many took her silence as support of Republican candidate and noted racist and misogynist Donald Trump. That notion only continued when white nationalist groups voiced their love of Taylor, anointing her an "Aryan goddess" and (falsely) claiming she held similar values. Rather than publicly denouncing them, her camp chose to sue.
But with the midterm elections coming up in Tennessee, where she's registered to vote, the 28-year-old decided to share a rare post to social media about who she plans on...
- 10/12/2018
- by Quinn Keaney
- Popsugar.com
Taylor Swift made history tonight at the American Music Awards, earning the most Ama wins ever by a female artist — but she also did something she has never done before: talk about politics during an awards acceptance speech.
When Swift won for Artist of the Year during the ceremony she took the opportunity to use her time to encourage the audience and her fans to get politically motivated.
“Every single time this happens it represents encouragement and motivation for me to be better, work harder, and try and make you guys proud,” said Swift in her acceptance speech. “[I want to] mention the fact that this award, and every single award given out tonight, were voted on by the people. And you know what else is voted on by the people? The midterm elections on November 6 — get out and vote. I love you guys.”
Her speech comes after Swift, who is normally tight-lipped when it comes to politics,...
When Swift won for Artist of the Year during the ceremony she took the opportunity to use her time to encourage the audience and her fans to get politically motivated.
“Every single time this happens it represents encouragement and motivation for me to be better, work harder, and try and make you guys proud,” said Swift in her acceptance speech. “[I want to] mention the fact that this award, and every single award given out tonight, were voted on by the people. And you know what else is voted on by the people? The midterm elections on November 6 — get out and vote. I love you guys.”
Her speech comes after Swift, who is normally tight-lipped when it comes to politics,...
- 10/10/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
At the American Music Awards, Taylor Swift got political for a second time in a week when urged all her fans to vote in the midterm elections.
“I just wanted to make a mention of the fact that this award and every single award given out tonight were voted on by the people,” Swift said while accepting the trophy for Artist of the Year. “And you know what else is voted on by the people — is the midterm elections on November 6th. Get out and vote. I love you guys.”
Though not explicitly taking sides in her acceptance speech, over the weekend, Swift broke a longstanding practice of avoiding political stances when she came out in favor of two Tennessee Democrats in the November election.
Also Read: American Music Awards 2018: Taylor Swift Wins Artist of the Year (Updating)
“I believe in the fight for Lgbtq rights, and that any...
“I just wanted to make a mention of the fact that this award and every single award given out tonight were voted on by the people,” Swift said while accepting the trophy for Artist of the Year. “And you know what else is voted on by the people — is the midterm elections on November 6th. Get out and vote. I love you guys.”
Though not explicitly taking sides in her acceptance speech, over the weekend, Swift broke a longstanding practice of avoiding political stances when she came out in favor of two Tennessee Democrats in the November election.
Also Read: American Music Awards 2018: Taylor Swift Wins Artist of the Year (Updating)
“I believe in the fight for Lgbtq rights, and that any...
- 10/10/2018
- by Tim Baysinger and Phil Owen
- The Wrap
Taylor Swift broke her career-long political silence via Instagram on Sunday when she endorsed a pair of Tennessee Democrats and encouraged her 112 million followers to register to vote. Since then, the non-partisan website Swift pointed to, Vote.org, received a massive spike in voter registrations nationwide, Buzzfeed reports.
“We are up to 65,000 registrations in a single 24-hour period since T. Swift’s post,” Vote.org’s director of communications Kamari Guthrie told Buzzfeed. That’s almost 50 percent up from the entire month of September (190,178 voters registered) and more than all of August,...
“We are up to 65,000 registrations in a single 24-hour period since T. Swift’s post,” Vote.org’s director of communications Kamari Guthrie told Buzzfeed. That’s almost 50 percent up from the entire month of September (190,178 voters registered) and more than all of August,...
- 10/9/2018
- by Althea Legaspi
- Rollingstone.com
Donald Trump remarked on Taylor Swift‘s decision to endorse Democratic candidates in Tennessee, a move that ended the singer’s long apolitical stance.
On Sunday, Swift voiced her support for Democratic senatorial candidate Phil Bredesen in his Election Day battle against Republican candidate Marsha Blackburn, who Swift said “appalls and terrifies me.” Both Bredesen and Blackburn are vying for the Senate seat vacated by Bob Corker.
The president fielded a question on Swift’s stance upon his return to the White House Monday. “I’m sure Taylor Swift doesn...
On Sunday, Swift voiced her support for Democratic senatorial candidate Phil Bredesen in his Election Day battle against Republican candidate Marsha Blackburn, who Swift said “appalls and terrifies me.” Both Bredesen and Blackburn are vying for the Senate seat vacated by Bob Corker.
The president fielded a question on Swift’s stance upon his return to the White House Monday. “I’m sure Taylor Swift doesn...
- 10/9/2018
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Taylor Swift — who started her career in country music three years after the Dixie Chicks were driven off airwaves for taking a stand against the Iraq invasion — has always been careful not to talk politics. Until now, that is. In an Instagram post on Sunday, Swift disclosed that she would be voting in Tennessee in November for two Democrats: former governor-turned-Senate hopeful Phil Bredesen and Rep. Jim Cooper, whose district includes Nashville.
“In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to...
“In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to...
- 10/8/2018
- by Tessa Stuart
- Rollingstone.com
On Monday, the set of “Fox & Friends” debated Taylor Swift’s unusual decision over the weekend to wade into politics, breaking a longstanding practice of avoiding such matters.
Turning Point USA chief Charlie Kirk told viewers that he was convinced Swift didn’t write her much-discussed pro-Democrat Instagram post herself.
“It’s rather evident and clear that — I don’t want to accuse her of this — but I don’t think she’s the only one who wrote that post on Instagram. She probably got some very bad information,” Kirk said during a one-on-one interview with c0-host Steve Doocy.
Also Read: Taylor Swift Takes First Public Political Stand, Supports Tennessee Democrats
Kirk then lauded Kanye West, before suggesting what he used to like about Swift was that she stayed quiet.
“Look Taylor Swift, I love your music, personally, Kanye West, I’m a bigger fan of his. I...
Turning Point USA chief Charlie Kirk told viewers that he was convinced Swift didn’t write her much-discussed pro-Democrat Instagram post herself.
“It’s rather evident and clear that — I don’t want to accuse her of this — but I don’t think she’s the only one who wrote that post on Instagram. She probably got some very bad information,” Kirk said during a one-on-one interview with c0-host Steve Doocy.
Also Read: Taylor Swift Takes First Public Political Stand, Supports Tennessee Democrats
Kirk then lauded Kanye West, before suggesting what he used to like about Swift was that she stayed quiet.
“Look Taylor Swift, I love your music, personally, Kanye West, I’m a bigger fan of his. I...
- 10/8/2018
- by Jon Levine
- The Wrap
After getting criticized for not using her platform to share her political views with her fans in an era when the millennial vote is crucial, singer-actress Taylor Swift has finally come forward to publicly share her views about the upcoming midterm elections on Nov. 6.
Swift has never been one to openly talk about her stance on politics, but it seems that enough is happening in the world where she can finally — and publicly — voice her opinion on Lgbtq rights, discrimination and racism. The Grammy-award winning performer will be voting in the in Tennessee and she took to Instagram to endorse Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives and share her opinions about Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
“I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country.” she wrote in a lengthy Instagram post.
Swift has never been one to openly talk about her stance on politics, but it seems that enough is happening in the world where she can finally — and publicly — voice her opinion on Lgbtq rights, discrimination and racism. The Grammy-award winning performer will be voting in the in Tennessee and she took to Instagram to endorse Phil Bredesen for Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives and share her opinions about Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
“I always have and always will cast my vote based on which candidate will protect and fight for the human rights I believe we all deserve in this country.” she wrote in a lengthy Instagram post.
- 10/8/2018
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
After staying politically silent for her entire career, Taylor Swift has endorsed a pair of Tennessee Democrats in the November midterms. The pop superstar, who is a registered voter in the state of Tennessee, made the announcement in a lengthy Instagram post on Sunday night, saying that she would vote for Phil Bredesen for Tennessee Senate and Jim Cooper for House of Representatives.
“In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years,...
“In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years,...
- 10/8/2018
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
The Viper Room, the rock club once partially owned by Johnny Depp, could become Hollywood history if a new buyer decides to develop the property. The club and several adjacent buildings along the Sunset Strip, totalling 38,000 square feet, have been sold for $80 million to a buyer known simply as 8850 Sunset.
There are currently no plans to demolish the existing storefronts, but new buildings in the area are typically five to 10 stories high. Jim Cooper of Rem Finance, a rep for the buyer, told the Los Angeles Business Journal, “There’s not a development plan in place.”
“They’re looking to see what the highest and best use would be,” Cooper said.
The Viper Room started out as a jazz club called the Melody Room that was said to be frequented by Bugsy Malone and Mickey Cohen, and was known as the Central in the ’70s and ’80s.
River Phoenix died...
There are currently no plans to demolish the existing storefronts, but new buildings in the area are typically five to 10 stories high. Jim Cooper of Rem Finance, a rep for the buyer, told the Los Angeles Business Journal, “There’s not a development plan in place.”
“They’re looking to see what the highest and best use would be,” Cooper said.
The Viper Room started out as a jazz club called the Melody Room that was said to be frequented by Bugsy Malone and Mickey Cohen, and was known as the Central in the ’70s and ’80s.
River Phoenix died...
- 8/3/2018
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Nate Diaz got an official award from the People of California Tuesday night ... recognizing his bad assness for his "upset" victory over Conor McGregor back in March. Assemblyman Jim Cooper signed a resolution ... declaring "the exploits of Nathan Diaz, a successful American mixed martial artist from Stockton, have been a source of great joy and pride to the people of the State of California." The award also describes Nate's victory over Conor as "one of...
- 5/25/2016
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Kerry Washington has called out Adweek magazine for photoshopping her cover shoot. "You know me. I'm not one to be quiet about a magazine cover," the Scandal actress began in an Instagram post on Tuesday, discussing the recent issue. Washington said that it "felt strange" to see herself grace the cover, as it was "so different from what I look like when I look in the mirror" adding that it was "an unfortunate feeling." The 39-year-old star said that it isn't the first time that she's come across her image being altered. "Look, I'm no stranger to Photoshopping. It happens a lot.
- 4/6/2016
- by George Stark, @GeorgeStark_
- PEOPLE.com
Jim Cooper/AP
When it comes to music, album covers are important. They’re an opportunity to sell the music visually when there’s no opportunity to hear it, and the greatest album covers are the ones that stand out in a sea of other pieces of artwork.
Sure, the best album covers are striking and do just that, but it’s also possible for covers to be so terrible that they somehow fulfil the same purpose. Though most people laugh at awful album artwork, they rarely actually stop to question it, examining the reason why somebody decided it would be a good idea and what the intention actually was.
This list, however, attempts to do just that, taking a look at some of the most bafflingly terrible (and hilarious) album covers and exploring why they exist.
With all that said, when people compile terrible album covers they tend to...
When it comes to music, album covers are important. They’re an opportunity to sell the music visually when there’s no opportunity to hear it, and the greatest album covers are the ones that stand out in a sea of other pieces of artwork.
Sure, the best album covers are striking and do just that, but it’s also possible for covers to be so terrible that they somehow fulfil the same purpose. Though most people laugh at awful album artwork, they rarely actually stop to question it, examining the reason why somebody decided it would be a good idea and what the intention actually was.
This list, however, attempts to do just that, taking a look at some of the most bafflingly terrible (and hilarious) album covers and exploring why they exist.
With all that said, when people compile terrible album covers they tend to...
- 3/17/2016
- by Brian Wilson
- Obsessed with Film
CBS‘ The Big Bang Theory The Clean Room Infiltration TV Show Review. The Big Bang Theory: Season 8, Episode 11: The Clean Room Infiltration, a holiday Christmas opus, was a more strangely subdued entry especially from Jim Cooper as Sheldon Parsons, who decides to punish Amy (Mayim Bialik) [...]
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Continue reading: TV Review: The Big Bang Theory: Season 8, Episode 11: The Clean Room Infiltration [CBS]...
- 1/1/2015
- by John Sammon
- Film-Book
Target Australia has announced plans to remove Grand Theft Auto V from stores effective immediately in response to customer complaints. The move comes after a number of issues were brought forward to the retailer via petition, with many citing the “game’s depictions of violence against women” as the primary cause for concern.
In a press release, the company’s Jim Cooper — General Manager of Corporate Affairs — weighed in on the decision to pull Rockstar’s controversial blockbuster from the shelves.
We’ve been speaking to many customers over recent days about the game, and there is a significant level of concern about the game’s content. We feel the decision to stop selling GTA 5 is in line with the majority view of our customers. While these products often contain imagery that some customers find offensive, in the vast majority of cases, we believe they are appropriate products for us to sell to adult customers.
In a press release, the company’s Jim Cooper — General Manager of Corporate Affairs — weighed in on the decision to pull Rockstar’s controversial blockbuster from the shelves.
We’ve been speaking to many customers over recent days about the game, and there is a significant level of concern about the game’s content. We feel the decision to stop selling GTA 5 is in line with the majority view of our customers. While these products often contain imagery that some customers find offensive, in the vast majority of cases, we believe they are appropriate products for us to sell to adult customers.
- 12/3/2014
- by Michael Briers
- We Got This Covered
Nashville, Tenn. (AP) — Federal prosecutors on Monday announced a deal to drop a criminal case against Gibson Guitar Corp. after the instrument maker acknowledged its importations of exotic wood violated environmental laws.
Nashville-based Gibson agreed to pay a $300,000 penalty, forfeit claims to about $262,000 worth of wood seized by federal agents and contribute $50,000 to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to promote the conservation of protected tree species.
"The agreement is fair and just in that it assesses serious penalties for Gibson's behavior while allowing Gibson to continue to focus on the business of making guitars," U.S. Attorney Jerry Martin said in a statement.
Gibson didn't immediately respond to messages left Monday seeking comment. The privately held company is considered one of the top makers of acoustic and electric guitars, including the iconic Les Paul introduced in 1952.
Gibson's decision to cooperate with the federal Lacey Act banning the import of...
Nashville-based Gibson agreed to pay a $300,000 penalty, forfeit claims to about $262,000 worth of wood seized by federal agents and contribute $50,000 to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to promote the conservation of protected tree species.
"The agreement is fair and just in that it assesses serious penalties for Gibson's behavior while allowing Gibson to continue to focus on the business of making guitars," U.S. Attorney Jerry Martin said in a statement.
Gibson didn't immediately respond to messages left Monday seeking comment. The privately held company is considered one of the top makers of acoustic and electric guitars, including the iconic Les Paul introduced in 1952.
Gibson's decision to cooperate with the federal Lacey Act banning the import of...
- 8/6/2012
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Steve Carell continued to be busier than ever since his departure last spring from the NBC sitcom The Office. Variety reported today that Carell signed on to produce the animated adventure The Tower Ravens for Warner Bros. Carell joined his Carousel Productions cohorts Charlie Hartsock and Vance DeGeneres on the company’s first animated movie. Carousel previously produced the comedies Crazy, Stupid, Love and Burt Wonderstone. Jim Cooper pitched the story and wrote the draft about the seven ravens in the Tower of London who attempt to find the people responsible for stealing the Crown Jewels.
- 4/20/2012
- Upcoming-Movies.com
With indebtedness and dependency threatening the nation, Mark McKinnon remembers the Alamo-and finds 10 brave souls in Washington, from Paul Ryan to Dick Durbin, who dare to take on the status quo.
Like James Bowie and Davy Crockett, who dared to cross a line in the sand to join Col. William Barret Travis in defense of Texas independence, a brave few in Washington have taken a heroic first step to repel the forces of intransigence.
Related story on The Daily Beast: Democrats' Negotiator in Chief
"In the present confusion of the political authorities of the country, and in the absence of the commander in chief, I beg leave to communicate to you the situation..." Travis wrote during the siege of the Alamo 175 years ago, in a letter that could have been written today. He saw clearly the coming threat and laid out a plan. He did not wait for reinforcements who would not come in time.
Like James Bowie and Davy Crockett, who dared to cross a line in the sand to join Col. William Barret Travis in defense of Texas independence, a brave few in Washington have taken a heroic first step to repel the forces of intransigence.
Related story on The Daily Beast: Democrats' Negotiator in Chief
"In the present confusion of the political authorities of the country, and in the absence of the commander in chief, I beg leave to communicate to you the situation..." Travis wrote during the siege of the Alamo 175 years ago, in a letter that could have been written today. He saw clearly the coming threat and laid out a plan. He did not wait for reinforcements who would not come in time.
- 4/26/2011
- by Mark McKinnon
- The Daily Beast
By John Consoli
Mediaweek editor-in-chief Michael Burgi is leaving the magazine after more than 17 years to take a position as vice president of communications at Canoe Ventures. Burgi started at Mediaweek as a senior editor covering the cable TV industry and worked his way through the ranks. He is expected to be succeeded by Jim Cooper, currently executive editor of Mediaweek, who's been there 12 years. ...
Mediaweek editor-in-chief Michael Burgi is leaving the magazine after more than 17 years to take a position as vice president of communications at Canoe Ventures. Burgi started at Mediaweek as a senior editor covering the cable TV industry and worked his way through the ranks. He is expected to be succeeded by Jim Cooper, currently executive editor of Mediaweek, who's been there 12 years. ...
- 6/9/2010
- by Josh Dickey
- The Wrap
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