Politics

Marathon L.A. Mayor's Race Comes to a Close With Unprecedented Hollywood Support

Tina Daunt — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:47:58 GMT

A record $32 million was spent during the mayoral match-up between Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel, with candidates receiving donations from Steven Spielberg, David Geffen and Jeffrey Katzenberg, among others.

Carole King to Receive Gershwin Prize at Star-Studded White House Concert

Tina Daunt — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:32:55 GMT

King, a longtime Democratic activist, also will appear at a Library of Congress ceremony next week honoring her contribution to popular music.

Activist Shareholders Target MSNBC During Comcast's Annual Meeting (Audio)

Paul Bond — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:37:31 GMT

CEO Brian Roberts is asked: "Why would a conservative person in any state want their money to go pay for Al Sharpton’s salary?"

'Obama's America' Producer Questions Michael Moore's Role on Academy's Governing Board

Paul Bond — Sat, 11 May 2013 05:51:12 GMT

UPDATED: His doc might have been blackballed due to politics, says Gerald Molen in a letter to Hawk Koch, president of the Academy . "Your film definitely received consideration and it was not ignored," Koch tells Molen.

John McCain Announces Bill to Address Pay-TV Channel Bundling, Aereo

Eriq Gardner — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:35:28 GMT

UPDATED: Under the proposal, consumers can "pick and choose which networks they want" and licenses would be stripped for those broadcasters migrating to cable.

Chris Christie Talks Weight Loss Surgery on 'Rock Center' (Video)

THR Staff — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:40:43 GMT

The New Jersey governor, who recently turned 50, tells Brian Williams he underwent the lap-band operation for his wife and kids.

Obama Ambassador Intrigue Deepens in Hollywood

Tina Daunt — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Sources say HBO's James Costos and TV producer Colleen Bell are up for plum diplomatic posts (with Tennis Channel's Ken Solomon in the wings).

Conservatives Plan Anti-MSNBC Protest at Comcast Shareholders Meeting

Paul Bond — Wed, 08 May 2013 01:59:26 GMT

A tea-party group has invited 60,000 activists in Philadelphia to express their displeasure with the left-leaning network directly to Comcast CEO Brian Roberts when he meets investors there next week.

Cumulus CEO Touts Improvements at Radio Stations Featuring Rush Limbaugh

Georg Szalai — Tue, 07 May 2013 18:07:40 GMT

Lew Dickey, though, doesn't mention the conservative host by name after threats from the star's camp suggest he may leave Cumulus stations if the CEO continues to blame him for financial challenges.

Matthew Perry Honored at White House for Drug Court Advocacy

Tina Daunt — Tue, 07 May 2013 03:12:15 GMT

The actor received the Champion of Recovery award from U.S. drug czar Gil Kerlikowske for "giving a voice to the millions of Americans in recovery."

Mark Sanford Rejects Larry Flynt's Support in South Carolina Congressional Bid

Tina Daunt — Fri, 03 May 2013 00:59:08 GMT

"First, you threw your wife overboard. Now you have tossed me aside," the publisher wrote to the former governor on Thursday.

Milken Conference: Al Gore Rocks Crowd With Global Warming Speech

Paul Bond — Wed, 01 May 2013 02:10:53 GMT

The former vice president said our grandchildren would be justified in asking us, "What in the hell were you thinking? "

Larry Flynt Endorses Mark Sanford for Congress: 'He's The Sex Pioneer of Our Time'

Tina Daunt — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:16:36 GMT

Flynt says he supports Sanford -- who is running against Stephen Colbert's sister -- because "no one has done more to expose the sexual hypocrisy of traditional values in America today."

Peter Thiel Scolds Hollywood for Its Negative Portrayal of Technology

Paul Bond — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:45:27 GMT

The tech mogul blames the film industry for the deceleration of the tech sector, saying that movies like 'Avatar' and 'The Matrix' wrongly portray technology as "destructive and dysfunctional."

Hollywood References Dominate Obama's Speech at White House Correspondents' Dinner (Video)

Tina Daunt — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 04:07:29 GMT

The President quips about Jimmy Fallon, Jay-Z, NBC, the History Channel, Michael Douglas, Taylor Swift, Oprah, Groucho Marx, Aaron Sorkin, Daniel Day Lewis and Steven Spielberg in address to correspondents.

White House Correspondents' Dinner: Live Stream the Event (Video)

THR Staff — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:07:51 GMT

President Barack Obama and Conan O’Brien celebrate a night of political humor in Washington.

White House Correspondents' Dinner: Where the Stars Are Sitting

Tina Daunt — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 02:21:45 GMT

Psy and Barbra Streisand are the latest additions to the list of stars attending D.C.'s "nerd prom."

Tobey Maguire, Magic Johnson Enlisted for Wendy Greuel Campaign Fundraiser

Tina Daunt — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:40:20 GMT

UPDATED: Norman Lear, Bruce Cohen, Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino and Gabe Catone will also cosponsor the May 6 event, held at the Hollywood House of Blues.

Group That Lobbies for Cleaner TV Releases Video of Headquarters Attack

Paul Bond — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:49:46 GMT

Family Research Council, a conservative organization that also opposes same-sex marriage, is trying to shame a rival that has labeled it a "hate group."

David Plouffe's New Gig: Bloomberg TV Contributor and Strategic Adviser

THR Staff — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:00:56 GMT

The ex-senior adviser to President Obama will provide analysis on politics, business and technology, among other topics.

Tribeca: President Clinton Introduces Marriage Equality Doc 'Bridegroom'

Gregg Kilday — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 05:35:34 GMT

Linda Bloodworth-Thomason's film tells the moving story of a young Los Angeles gay couple, whose relationship wasn't recognized when one of them died accidentally.

Obama to Attend DNC Fundraiser at Peter Chernin's Home

Tina Daunt — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:32:46 GMT

Tickets for the event, held June 7, range from $10,000 to $32,400.

The National Singer Matt Berninger: 'Obama Thinks We're the Washington Nationals'

Jordan Zakarin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:17:46 GMT

The frontman for the indie stalwarts says, "He comes and he sees a bunch of weaklings, five weirdos," instead of the baseball team.

Time 100: Joe Biden Predicts 2014 Boston Marathon Will Be 'Biggest' in History

Erin Carlson — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:25:23 GMT

At the annual "Most Influential People" party in New York City, Jimmy Fallon gets sentimental about his future "Tonight Show" gig, Lena Dunham mingles with Claire Danes and Harvey Weinstein works the room.

Tribeca: Reporter Arrested After Covering 'Gasland II' Protest (Video)

Paul Bond — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:09:21 GMT

UPDATED: Julia Mineeva says a festival employee took her press pass by force after she interviewed protesters outside the premiere of Josh Fox's anti-fracking documentary sequel.