#Architect of Lil Jon’s Viral DNC Cameo To Help Celebs Boost Social and Political Impact

#Architect of Lil Jon’s Viral DNC Cameo To Help Celebs Boost Social and Political Impact

Atlanta rap superstar Lil Jon’s epic performance of his classic “Turn Down for What” during the Georgia roll call at the Democratic National Convention in August wouldn’t have happened without veteran social impact strategist Ashley Spillane. After seeing the “from the window to the Walz” memes about Kamala Harris’ vice-presidential pick Tim Walz (a play on Lil Jon’s 2003 hit “Get Low”)…

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#DNC Executive Producer: Even My Staff Believed Beyoncé Was Coming

#DNC Executive Producer: Even My Staff Believed Beyoncé Was Coming

Live-show veterans Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss just came off a very strongly rated Democratic National Convention — more than 26 million people tuned in Thursday night to watch Vice President Kamala Harris accept the presidential nomination. The Emmy-decorated pair (Kirshner executive produced; Weiss directed) fashioned a four-day event marked by both flash and substance. Though the DNC veterans…

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#Jon Stewart Mocks Fox News’ Coverage of DNC: “I’m Not Sure They Cared for It”

#Jon Stewart Mocks Fox News’ Coverage of DNC: “I’m Not Sure They Cared for It”

Jon Stewart ripped apart Fox News’ coverage of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday night, mocking the outlet’s incongruous treatment of the convention’s jubilant energy. “How did Fox News experience this convention at the beginning?” Stewart asked his audience at The Daily Show, which aired live from Chicago immediately following the DNC’s conclusion. “I’ve got…

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#How to Stream the Fourth and Final Night of the Democratic National Convention Online

#How to Stream the Fourth and Final Night of the Democratic National Convention Online

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. The Democratic National Convention is on its fourth and final day, with Vice President Kamala Harris set to accept the party’s nomination tonight. Kerry Washington hosts tonight’s festivities, which features performances by…

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#DNC, Day 3: Gov. Tim Walz Takes Nomination as VP on Democratic Ticket to the End Zone

#DNC, Day 3: Gov. Tim Walz Takes Nomination as VP on Democratic Ticket to the End Zone

With a lead-up that included speeches from Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, his home state Sen. Amy Klobuchar, and none other than Sheila E. and John Legend covering Prince, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz had a huge introduction at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where he wholeheartedly accepted the party’s nomination for vice president on the ticket…

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#Barack and Michelle Obama Bring Down the House at DNC and Throw Support Behind Kamala Harris

#Barack and Michelle Obama Bring Down the House at DNC and Throw Support Behind Kamala Harris

Two spouses of former and current top Democratic Party brass captivated the crowd gathered at Chicago’s United Center on Tuesday, as Mr. Kamala Harris, aka First Gentleman Doug Ernhoff, and former First Lady Michelle Obama spoke from their hearts, only to be overtaken by one of the party’s all-time superstars, former President Barack Obama. Ernhoff…

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#DNC Skips James Taylor Performance As Schedule Runs Over

#DNC Skips James Taylor Performance As Schedule Runs Over

A planned performance by James Taylor on the first day of the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago was scrapped as organizers grappled with scheduling problems that pushed President Joe Biden‘s speech outside primetime. “Because of the raucous applause interrupting speaker after speaker, we ultimately skipped elements of our program to ensure we could get…

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