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Hugh Hewitt: “2020 Election Isn’t Going To Be Close”

In an op-ed for the Washington Post, conservative pundit Hugh Hewitt foresees a different 2020 presidential election than most liberal voters have in mind:
Hugh Hewitt

In an op-ed for the Washington Post, conservative pundit Hugh Hewitt foresees a different 2020 presidential election than most liberal voters have in mind:

The 2020 election isn’t going to be close. This will come as news to #Resistance liberals, who are certain Trump will lose, because they dislike him so much.

They still haven’t figured out that 40 percent of the country love him and at least another 10 percent are very much committed to considering the alternative in comparison to Trump, not reflexively voting against him. That decile is doing very well in this economy.

Unemployment remains incredibly low. The markets are soaring. That’s not a given for the fall of 2020, but better to be soaring than falling 18 months out.

Hewitt is correct, to a degree.

While I’m immersed in politics on a daily basis, it’s important to note most Americans are not. They experience politics in terms of jobs, income and a healthy economy.

But, Hewitt’s crystal ball isn’t always accurate.

After just a year, his MSNBC show was cancelled in July 2018.

So, there you go…

(h/t JoeMyGod)

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Jersey Shore’s ‘Vinny G’ Rocks The House At Chippendales

Jersey Shore star Vinny G takes center stage at Chippendales
(all photos: Denise Truscello)

Jersey Shore star Vinny Guadagnino packed the house in Las Vegas last night as he begins his five week stint as Celebrity Guest Host with the iconic men of Chippendales at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

Before the show, Vinny took to the red carpet to ‘strike a pose’ with the Chipps and give a taste of what’s to come.

Vinny unfortunately suffered a severe sprained ankle earlier in the week, but he took to the stage in a surprise appearance on Thursday night to let the crowd know he wasn’t letting that get in the way of putting on a show for the audience.

“Now, you may notice I’m walking with a little ‘gangster lean’ cause I went a little too hard beating up the beat last night, but it’s ok,” he told the crowd. “I’m still here to party with you guys.”

“And, my hands still work, so you know what that means…” he added as he slowly unzipped his hoodie to reveal his “Keto Guido” abs.

Guadagnino is the latest in a line of guest stars at Chippendales which has included international super-model Tyson Beckford, America’s Next Top Model & Dancing with the Stars champ Nyle DiMarco, 90210 & Sharknado star Ian Ziering, and Joey Lawrence, among others.

Vinny Guadagnino joins the Chippendales through May 26, 2019 (Friday through Sunday performances) at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

The box office reports that tickets are seriously going quick, so click your tix quick and get down to see Vinny G and the men of Chippendales.

Check out some video footage from Vinny G’s opening night at Chippendales.

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Majority Of Americans Aren’t Feeling Impeachment

Donald Trump

As Donald Trump’s approval rating continues to hover at a limp 39% following the release of the Mueller report, the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll shows:

• 58% of Americans believe Trump lied to the public about the issues involved in the Mueller investigation

• Only 31% of those polled believe he told the truth

• 56% of Americans don’t feel impeachment proceedings should be pursued at this time

• 37% say Congress should move forward on impeachment

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Adam Schiff: The Way To Deal With Trump Is “Vote His Ass Out Of Office”

Rep. Adam Schiff

During an appearance on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher, House Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff told Bill Maher that impeaching Donald Trump may not happen but there is an eventual solution, “vote his ass out of office.”

“I’m not there yet on impeachment. I may get there, he may get me there. But here’s the awful dilemma that we face: if we don’t impeach him, that sends a message that this kind of conduct, this obstruction of justice, this kind of willing use of the help of a foreign adversary, all the lies and cover up, that this is non-impeachable.

“At the same time, if we do impeach him and he is acquitted as he would likely be acquitted, then the message is ‘those are not impeachable offenses.’

“At the end of the day Bill, there is only one way to deal with this problem, whether we impeach him or not, and that is to vote his ass out of office.”

Schiff also shared the opinion of his 90-something father, about Trump, that “if it walks like a duck, and quacks like a duck, he’s probably a crook.”

I agree with Schiff on all of the above.

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News Round-Up: April 26, 2019

Former President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro

Some news items you might have missed: • Anti-gay President Jair Bolsonaro told reporters this week regarding his country’s travel economy: “If you want to come here and have sex with a woman, go for your life. But we can’t let this place become known as a gay tourism paradise. Brazil can’t be a country of the gay world, of gay tourism. We have families.” Continue reading “News Round-Up: April 26, 2019”

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Music Video: Taylor Swift “ME!” Featuring Brendon Urie

Taylor Swift in her new music video, “ME!”

Taylor Swift, country queen turned pop goddess, dropped the first track and video, “ME!” from her upcoming album, and it’s the most pro-LGBTQ vid from the artist yet.

Directed by Dave Meyers, the video features the Brendon Urie from Panic! At The Disco.

Brendon Urie and Taylor Swift

Opening with a slithering albino snake that explodes into colorful butterflies, the focus shifts to Taylor and Brandon arguing en Francais before the beat kicks in and we are off as Taylor dances with a rainbow of power-suited backups.

Already #1 on iTunes, “ME!” is also trending at #1 on YouTube.

Watch below.

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Colonel Sanders Has A New (Shirtless) Look For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is coming up on May 12, and KFC is stepping up their game so you can send Mom a special video just for her.
Colonel Sanders has been hitting the gym

Mother’s Day is coming up on May 12, and KFC is stepping up their game so you can send Mom a special video just for her.

The fried chicken giant has a new website, Chickendales.com, where you can create a Mother’s Day video greeting she’ll never forget.

Colonel Sanders (who’s clearly been hitting the gym) and his Chippendales back-up dancers are serving up a tasty semi-personalized performance.

“Oh howdy, mom,” says the newly-beefed up Colonel. “I hear you’re the best mom in the world.”

“What do you think, boys?,” as the men remove their shirts, collar up and the beat kicks in.

At the special website, you enter mom’s name and the state where she lives, and KFC generates a greeting complete with Chippendales Chickendales ripping off their shirts, busting a move and tear-away pants.

One thing’s for sure, this is not your grandmother’s ‘original recipe,’ but it’s sure finger-licking good.

From KFC’s Facebook page: “The Chickendales are cooking up two very special things this Mother’s Day: hot meals and even hotter dance moves.”

Here’s the generic video, but click here to make your personalized version for Mother’s Day.

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Podcast: Olivia Newton-John On Her Memoir “Don’t Stop Believin'”

For more than five decades, Olivia Newton-John has been one of the most successful and adored entertainers in the world A four-time Grammy Award winner, she is one of the world’s bestselling recording artists of all time, with more than 100 million albums sold. Her starring roles in the iconic movies Grease and Xanadu catapulted her into super-stardom. Her appeal as a performer is timeless. In addition to her music and screen successes, Olivia is perhaps best known for her strength, courage, and grace. After her own personal journeys with cancer, she has thrived and become an inspiration for millions around the world. A tireless advocate for countless charities, her true passion is as the founding champion of the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre in her hometown of Melbourne, Australia.

Olivia Newton-John's new memoir, Don't Stop Believin'

She’s also been an amazing ally to the LGBTQ community for decades. From performing around the world at gay pride events in Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Sydney, to the largest ever concert at sea in 2018 when more than 5,000 LGBTQ fans sang along with her. She was one of the very first major Australian stars to publicly come out for marriage equality in 2012 telling the world, “With respect to marriage equality, I believe that no-one has the right to judge and deny couples who love each other the ability to make a marriage commitment. Love is love.” And her Grammy Award winning music video for “Physical,” the first music video to win a Grammy, incorporated a gay storyline without blinking. In her brand new memoir – Don’t Stop Believin’ – for the first time, she shares her journey, from Melbourne schoolgirl to international superstar, in this deeply personal book. Hit play below as I chat with Olivia about her New York Times best-selling memoir, as well as her Cancer Center, Gaia Retreat & Spa, her new skincare line Retreatment Botanics and more. Olivia’s memoir, Don’t Stop Believin’ is available now.

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#FBF: Irene Cara “Flashdance…What A Feeling”

Some #FBF action here as I recently came across this 1983 performance by Irene Cara of her award-winning “Flashdance – What a Feeling” on the 1980s music countdown, Solid Gold.

Cara co-wrote “Flashdance”with Giorgio Moroder and Keith Forsey, and the collaboration led to her winning the 1983 Academy Award for Best Song (Oscar).

It was only the second Oscar to be won by an African American woman, following Hattie McDaniels’ win for Supporting Actress in 1940 for Gone With The Wind (which she had to accept from a segregated hotel).

Cara also took home the 1984 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, 1984 Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, and American Music Awards for Best R&B Female Artist and Best Pop Single of the Year for “Flashdance.”

p.s. I really wanted to be a Solid Gold dancer.

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Madonna & Maluma’s “Medellín” Is Some Sexy Wedding Goodness

Madonna dropped her new music video, “Medellín,” Wednesday featuring Colombian reggaeton star Maluma, who is waaaay sexy.
Madonna and Maluma in “Medellín”

Madonna dropped her new music video, “Medellín,” Wednesday featuring Colombian reggaeton star Maluma, who is waaaay sexy. The video, from her upcoming album Madame X, begins with a long shot of the pop queen praying in the distance: “Dear God, how could I trust anyone after years of disappointment and betrayal?” she whispers. “How could I not want to run away again and again? Escape. I will never be what society expects me to be.” #ClassicMadonna “Now, I’m Madame X, and Madame X loves to dance,” she concludes her prayer. “Because you can’t hit a moving target.” Cut to Madge leading a dance class in her eye-patch wearing persona of Madame X, where she meets Maluma. At this point, it’s important to repeat that Maluma is uber-charming and smoking hot.

Madonna finds Maluma way sexy, too

The dance lesson leads to some mattress dancing (which may or may not involve toe licking), and eventually a wild, raucous carnival wedding party. In between, Madge dances opposite a horse in a darkened arena, which may or may not have a clearer meaning at another time…? Did I mention that Maluma is way hot? But despite rumors that he might be gay, the Latin pop-star has laughed at those allegations. The duo will perform “Medellín” live at the 2019 Billboard Awards on May 1. And this isn’t the only collaboration with Maluma. He’s also featured on another Madame X track, “Bitch I’m Loca.” Squeeee!!! Madame X, Madonna’s 14th studio album, drops June 14.