world news ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Ashley Darby welcomes a son By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:17:27 +0000 The reality TV star wrote that she and her husband, real estate developer Michael Darby, are "savoring every moment." Full Article
world news Human rights group asks Nicki Minaj to cancel performance in Saudi Arabia By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:03:14 +0000 The "Megatron" rapper is set to perform in the country next week despite calls to quit the gig over the government's alleged human rights violations. Full Article
world news Nicki Minaj pulls out of concert in Saudi Arabia ‘after better educating myself on the issues’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 09 Jul 2019 18:50:51 +0000 The rapper said she wanted to support women's and LGTBQ rights. Full Article
world news Cause Celeb: Victor Garber testifies on diabetes research By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:24:17 +0000 The "Alias" actor was diagnosed with the disease as a child. Full Article
world news Miss the Biden and Obama bromance? There’s — another — book for that. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 17:52:13 +0000 Parodist Andrew Shaffer's new mystery "Hope Rides Again" (a sequel to 2018's "Hope Never Dies"), reunites the literary and real-life duo. Full Article
world news Are you there, Oprah? A-list celebrity endorsements for 2020 candidates are slow to come. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 20:28:56 +0000 The presidential election is closer than you think, but thus far the celebrities are staying pretty far away. Full Article
world news Wolf Blitzer, Kellyanne Conway and members of Congress celebrate Bastille Day at the French ambassador’s house By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 16:51:07 +0000 Despite the potential of, um, awkwardness among the diplomatic core and official Washington, elbows were ripe for rubbing at the French ambassador’s residence. Full Article
world news Soccer star Megan Rapinoe will be secretary of state if Jay Inslee has any say By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sun, 14 Jul 2019 17:37:18 +0000 The presidential candidate and Washington governor wants Rapinoe in his administration — should he get elected. Full Article
world news Monica Lewinsky jokes about the worst career advice she’s ever been given By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:29:11 +0000 The former scandal figure is mining what was a traumatic experience for some dark humor. Full Article
world news Pete Buttigieg may have stars such as Ellen DeGeneres and Jennifer Aniston to thank for his fundraising haul By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 16 Jul 2019 17:51:58 +0000 The small town mayor is raking in some cash from A-list donors. Full Article
world news Alyssa Milano faces backlash for supporting a Marianne Williamson fundraiser: ‘I know. I know.’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 17 Jul 2019 17:11:44 +0000 The "Charmed" actress defended her decision to help raise money for the controversial Democratic candidate, saying Williamson is addressing the "soulful ache of the nation." Full Article
world news After Nicki Minaj backs out of concert in Saudi Arabia, Janet Jackson, 50 Cent and others join lineup By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:31:54 +0000 Human rights advocates have urged artists not to perform in the country because of its dismal human rights record. Full Article
world news Kim Kardashian West appeals to White House on behalf of ASAP Rocky By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 17:57:15 +0000 The reality star and her husband, Kanye West, tapped some high-ranking friends to help the rapper, who has been detained in Sweden. Full Article
world news Cause Celeb: Kimberly Williams-Paisley lobbies for funding to help women in developing countries By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 19:50:50 +0000 The "Father of the Bride" star spent two days meeting with lawmakers to press for foreign assistance funding. Full Article
world news Trump pledges to help ASAP Rocky as rapper’s detention in Sweden approaches its third week By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 21:14:01 +0000 The rapper was arrested earlier this month after an altercation in Stockholm. Full Article
world news Vice President Pence’s daughter Charlotte Pence announces her engagement By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sun, 21 Jul 2019 15:54:23 +0000 The Pences' middle child shared the happy news on Instagram: "I said 'yes.' " Full Article
world news Trump popped in on a wedding at his golf course, and a ‘U-S-A!’ chant broke out By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:08:02 +0000 The president stopped by a Staten Island couple's wedding and was greeted with cheers, screams and a supportive crowd. Full Article
world news Trumps announce second state dinner, which will honor Australia By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 16:35:01 +0000 President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host the event in September. Full Article
world news Chelsea Clinton welcomes third child with husband Marc Mezvinsky By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 19:29:07 +0000 The former first daughter and her spouse welcomed a son on Monday. Full Article
world news Which politician actually said that Ruth Bader Ginsburg would be dead soon? By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 18:11:43 +0000 The 86-year-old Supreme Court Justice repeated a regular clap back she's reserved for those who've counted her out. She isn't going anywhere. Full Article
world news Kim Kardashian spotted filming at D.C. jail By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Jul 2019 20:21:03 +0000 The reality star and criminal justice reform advocate was in town Tuesday. Full Article
world news During the Mueller hearing, the hallway was really the place to be By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2019 20:13:19 +0000 Outside the committee room Wednesday, several lawmakers got to see and be seen. Full Article
world news The Scene: Cirque du Soleil’s opening reception for Volta By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sun, 28 Jul 2019 18:32:12 +0000 Washington VIPs (hint: allll the Housewives) showed up for Cirque's ode to street sports, "Volta," which plays at Tysons II through Sept. 29. Full Article
world news Cardi B continues her support of Bernie Sanders by filming a campaign video together By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 30 Jul 2019 18:57:21 +0000 The rapper has been a supporter of the Democratic presidential candidate, and says she wants to help "a movement of young people to transform this country." Full Article
world news Trump sends envoy for hostage affairs to Sweden ‘on a mission’ to bring back A$AP Rocky By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 18:02:09 +0000 The president wants the rapper, who is accused of assault, returned to the United States. Full Article
world news Mario Lopez criticized for saying it’s ‘dangerous’ for parents to accept their young kids as transgender By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 31 Jul 2019 20:17:45 +0000 The “Saved by the Bell” star later apologized for stirring controversy in a resurfaced interview with conservative Candace Owens. Full Article
world news Tomi Lahren apologizes after saying Kamala Harris slept her way to the top By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2019 16:24:40 +0000 The Fox Nation host got plenty of criticism for her tweet about the Democratic presidential candidate — including from fellow Fox-ers. Full Article
world news Ben Folds makes a song called ‘Moscow Mitch’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 16:03:55 +0000 Joe Scarborough of "Morning Joe" on MSNBC took credit for the name, which reportedly angers Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. Full Article
world news At his book talk, Terry McAuliffe greets readers — and protesters By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2019 19:49:15 +0000 The former Virginia governor's book tour about white supremacy and Charlottesville was interrupted by activists who faulted McAuliffe for siding with the Virginia city's government and police. Full Article
world news Jenna Bush Hager welcomes a baby boy By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 16:54:01 +0000 The NBC personality introduced baby Henry Harold to the world on Monday. Full Article
world news Rihanna, Cardi B, John Oliver and more lash out at Trump after deadly mass shootings By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 17:54:53 +0000 Stars criticized the president after two mass shootings that occurred less than 24 hours apart in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio. Full Article
world news Kacey Musgraves, the rare country singer to address gun control, says ‘hold your politicians accountable’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 20:38:50 +0000 The musician pointed out that she hails from Texas and is familiar with hunting and gun culture, but she said the recent tragedies deserve a different response. Full Article
world news Pete Buttigieg plays the didgeridoo and other unexpected musical talents of the 2020 candidates By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 11:00:21 +0000 You know about Beto O'Rourke on the guitar, of course, but what about Bernie Sanders's spoken-word album? Full Article
world news Brightest Young Things brings the millennials to the revamped International Spy Museum By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sun, 11 Aug 2019 18:42:13 +0000 A mostly millennial crowd explored the upgraded and interactive museum. Full Article
world news Priyanka Chopra is confronted by Pakistani at Beautycon over tweets about India By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 19:11:26 +0000 The "Quantico" actress was called out during her appearance for a tweet sent during military hostility between the neighboring, nuclear-armed countries. Full Article
world news Michelle Obama, Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Corden and more expected at National Portrait Gallery’s gala By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2019 18:51:42 +0000 Like the Kennedy Center Honors, the gallery’s gala has turned into a red-carpet affair. Full Article
world news Ruth Bader Ginsburg met Kate McKinnon, her SNL doppelganger, at a musical By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 16:39:32 +0000 The "notorious" Supreme Court justice posed for pictures with the actress, who was attending a performance of "Fiddler on the Roof" in New York. Full Article
world news Cardi B and Bernie Sanders talk police brutality and health care — while in a nail salon By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 17:59:25 +0000 The senator from Vermont and the rapper bantered and got into the issues in a new campaign video. Full Article
world news ‘Free, Melania,’ an unauthorized biography of Melania Trump, set to hit shelves this December By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Aug 2019 16:43:38 +0000 The tome will be written by CNN's East Wing correspondent, Kate Bennett. Full Article
world news Sean Spicer’s casting on ‘Dancing With the Stars’ draws backlash — including from the show’s host By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2019 18:09:13 +0000 Tom Bergeron tweeted that he thought the producers had agreed the show should be “free of inevitably divisive bookings from ANY party affiliations.” Full Article
world news Viola Davis will play Michelle Obama in Showtime anthology series ‘First Ladies’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2019 22:04:34 +0000 The acclaimed actress and her husband, Julius Tennon, will also serve as executive producers. Full Article
world news In response to Taylor Swift’s advocacy, Kellyanne Conway starts singing one of her songs By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:07:39 +0000 Swift called on the White House to respond to her petition in support of the Equality Act, which would explicitly outlaw discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation. Full Article
world news Todd Palin appears to have filed for divorce from Sarah Palin By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2019 21:38:29 +0000 The couple has been married for 31 years. Full Article
world news Full transcript: The toasts of President Trump and Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the state dinner for Australia By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Sep 2019 01:55:07 +0000 The dinner was the second for the Trump administration. Full Article
world news Laura Ingraham’s brother is attacking her after she compared Greta Thunberg to the ‘Children of the Corn’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:08:52 +0000 “Clearly my sister’s paycheck is more important than the world her three adopted kids will inherit,” Curtis Ingraham wrote on Twitter. Full Article
world news Ivanka Trump’s 3-year-old son dressed up as a Star Wars Stormtrooper. Mark Hamill was not pleased. By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Sep 2019 19:42:53 +0000 The Star Wars actor faced backlash for his reaction, but he later made clear that young Theodore wasn't the target of his ire. Full Article
world news James Comey and Trump will face off again in new miniseries starring Jeff Daniels and Brendan Gleeson By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 07 Oct 2019 20:57:08 +0000 The CBS Studios show will be based on the former FBI director's best-selling memoir. Full Article
world news Brandi Carlile drops out of women’s summit over former Trump official Kirstjen Nielsen’s involvement By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2019 20:04:46 +0000 The singer announced she will not participate in Fortune’s Most Powerful Women conference after learning the former homeland security secretary was a speaker. Full Article
world news ‘Why do guys feel so threatened by the idea of a woman president?’ Warren-backing John Legend wonders By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2019 11:08:22 +0000 Sen. Elizabeth Warren embraced her latest celebrity endorsements. "Looking forward to the day @chrissyteigen doesn't have to fight with the president of the United States on Twitter," she said. Full Article
world news Donald Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle face a barrage of tough questions on ‘The View’ By www.washingtonpost.com Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 14:01:51 +0000 During a somewhat combative episode, Megan McCain asked the president's son about the "pain" his family has caused. Full Article