1 month ago
Mauricio Umansky has already made a name for himself. In addition to being the husband of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Kyle Richards, Umansky is also a real estate mogul who sells luxury properties worldwide. And if that wasn't enough, Umansky also spent two seasons starring in his own Netflix show, "Buying Beverly Hills," alongside his daughters, Alexia and Farrah. So, what's next for the 56-year-old? He says he's considering a jump into politics, starting with a mayoral run in the coming years.
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Umansky recently spoke with USA Today about his growing interest in politics and said he's considered running for mayor of LA.
"I'm definitely into potentially running for mayor," he said, with his daughter confirming, "He's been talking about that."
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Umansky recently spoke with USA Today about his growing interest in politics and said he's considered running for mayor of LA.
"I'm definitely into potentially running for mayor," he said, with his daughter confirming, "He's been talking about that."
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2 months ago
Comedian and podcast host Bill Maher called out deep-blue California on Monday and said the state's voters would always support a Democrat, even if their policies were failing, as long as President Donald Trump was ******* ociated with the Republican Party.
During an interview on "Club Random" with David Foster, Maher argued that California would never vote for a Republican as long as Trump was involved in the party.
Maher noted Spencer Pratt, a Republican who finished third in Los Angeles' mayoral race and therefore did not advance to the general election, had the instinct that California had a "failed system," and Maher agreed.
"It just shows that, in this state, I guess everywhere, we're so bipartisan now, that we will accept failure, which we plainly have here in California, over voting for the party of Trump," Maher said. "Which, I understand, because he does a lot of things that are I mean, plus, Jesus, I mean, I get a lot of s--- from him for the things I criticize just off the top of my head, vulgar, corrupt, doesn't concede elections, you know, inept at things that sometimes were a good idea to begin with. Close the border, you know, get rid of nuclear weapons in Iran, but f---ed up the execution."
Bill Maher argued California will never vote for a Republican as long as President Donald Trump is involved in the party, even as failures mount.
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During an interview on "Club Random" with David Foster, Maher argued that California would never vote for a Republican as long as Trump was involved in the party.
Maher noted Spencer Pratt, a Republican who finished third in Los Angeles' mayoral race and therefore did not advance to the general election, had the instinct that California had a "failed system," and Maher agreed.
"It just shows that, in this state, I guess everywhere, we're so bipartisan now, that we will accept failure, which we plainly have here in California, over voting for the party of Trump," Maher said. "Which, I understand, because he does a lot of things that are I mean, plus, Jesus, I mean, I get a lot of s--- from him for the things I criticize just off the top of my head, vulgar, corrupt, doesn't concede elections, you know, inept at things that sometimes were a good idea to begin with. Close the border, you know, get rid of nuclear weapons in Iran, but f---ed up the execution."
Bill Maher argued California will never vote for a Republican as long as President Donald Trump is involved in the party, even as failures mount.
#maher #republican #president
2 months ago
Los Angeles' Democratic mayoral candidates were torched by residents after a debate night in America's second-most populous city that one voter described as "disgraceful."
Besides being home to Hollywood, Los Angeles is one of America's most economically important cities. The city, however, has struggled with recent fires, rising living costs, homelessness and outmigration. Those problems have fueled a particularly contentious mayoral race this year, which included a surprisingly competitive but ultimately unsuccessful bid by Republican Spencer Pratt.
With Pratt out of the race, Democrats Karen Bass, the incumbent, and Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist city council member, are locked in a competitive and bitter runoff for Los Angeles mayor. During last week's debate, Bass and Raman traded personal attacks and insults, leaving some voters frustrated over what solutions the candidates could offer.
After the debate, voter Stacey Segarra Bohlinger told Fox News Digital she believes Bass and Raman are "both bad" and said, "I wish they could both lose."
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Besides being home to Hollywood, Los Angeles is one of America's most economically important cities. The city, however, has struggled with recent fires, rising living costs, homelessness and outmigration. Those problems have fueled a particularly contentious mayoral race this year, which included a surprisingly competitive but ultimately unsuccessful bid by Republican Spencer Pratt.
With Pratt out of the race, Democrats Karen Bass, the incumbent, and Nithya Raman, a democratic socialist city council member, are locked in a competitive and bitter runoff for Los Angeles mayor. During last week's debate, Bass and Raman traded personal attacks and insults, leaving some voters frustrated over what solutions the candidates could offer.
After the debate, voter Stacey Segarra Bohlinger told Fox News Digital she believes Bass and Raman are "both bad" and said, "I wish they could both lose."
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#debate #pratt
2 months ago
Spencer Pratt took aim at Jimmy Kimmel after his wife, Molly McNearney, went viral for sharing the origins of their "bad idea" office romance.
Kimmel and McNearney appeared on Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast on Monday, where they revealed how they went from co-workers to husband and wife. Page Six picked up the quotes later in the day, penning an article ***** led, "Jimmy Kimmel's wife recalls moment she knew host 'wanted to f–k' ahead of 'bad idea' romance: 'He was my boss.'"
Pratt caught wind of the story and shared it with his over 1 million followers on X, adding alongside the repost, "Isn't this what Harvey Weinstein did?"
This is not the first time Pratt has called out Kimmel on social media, as the reality star hit back at the late night host in June after the latter poked fun at his mayoral campaign on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
A representative for Kimmel did not immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment.
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Kimmel and McNearney appeared on Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast on Monday, where they revealed how they went from co-workers to husband and wife. Page Six picked up the quotes later in the day, penning an article ***** led, "Jimmy Kimmel's wife recalls moment she knew host 'wanted to f–k' ahead of 'bad idea' romance: 'He was my boss.'"
Pratt caught wind of the story and shared it with his over 1 million followers on X, adding alongside the repost, "Isn't this what Harvey Weinstein did?"
This is not the first time Pratt has called out Kimmel on social media, as the reality star hit back at the late night host in June after the latter poked fun at his mayoral campaign on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"
A representative for Kimmel did not immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment.
#pratt #mcnearney #idea
3 months ago
Socialist Nithya Raman drew loud groans and hisses from a crowd of Democrats during the Los Angeles mayoral debate after she fumbled while explaining her decision to hire the political consulting firm behind disgraced former Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign.
After winning the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maine, Platner, also a socialist, dropped out of the race in July after several ****** ual misconduct allegations. Even before the allegations arose, Platner had stirred significant controversy over his history of inflammatory statements and a chest tattoo critics say resembles a well-known ****** symbol. Though he continues to deny the ****** ual misconduct allegations and maintains his innocence, Platner remains an embarrassment for many Democrats after several prominent figures in the party endorsed and praised him.
During the debate Wednesday night, Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Los Angeles chapter, faced questions over her decision to hire the consulting firm Fight Agency.
"[It was] reported that you've hired the same political consulting firm that managed Graham Platner's campaign in Maine, who had to resign amidst ****** ual ****** ault allegations. Is that true? And is that the best choice? And why did you make that decision?" the moderator asked.
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After winning the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Maine, Platner, also a socialist, dropped out of the race in July after several ****** ual misconduct allegations. Even before the allegations arose, Platner had stirred significant controversy over his history of inflammatory statements and a chest tattoo critics say resembles a well-known ****** symbol. Though he continues to deny the ****** ual misconduct allegations and maintains his innocence, Platner remains an embarrassment for many Democrats after several prominent figures in the party endorsed and praised him.
During the debate Wednesday night, Raman, a Los Angeles City Council member and a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Los Angeles chapter, faced questions over her decision to hire the consulting firm Fight Agency.
"[It was] reported that you've hired the same political consulting firm that managed Graham Platner's campaign in Maine, who had to resign amidst ****** ual ****** ault allegations. Is that true? And is that the best choice? And why did you make that decision?" the moderator asked.
Karen Bass Ripped After Viral Video Lays Out Taxpayer-funded Match Of Campaign Donations
#raman
3 months ago
Spencer Pratt may have lost the Los Angeles mayoral election in June, but the reality TV villain isn't giving up on politics just yet. On August 7, the former star of The Hills, 42, shared a photo on Instagram of himself sitting down with President Donald Trump at Trump National Golf Course Los Angeles.
"Working with the President on a 25% FEDERAL film tax credit to bring back Hollywood," wrote Pratt in the caption. "While Gavin Newsom's commissioner is actively outsourcing production jobs to Hungary, and his rogue AG is trying to destroy CA production companies, the adults in the room are actually trying to repatriate the most quintessential American industry. I'm committed to saving Hollywood," he continued.
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Pratt went on to say that 80-year-old Trump "is very passionate about revitalizing the entertainment industry and we will not let Canada, or the UK or Budapest steal our lunch anymore."
He then shared a few details about the meal they shared, writing, "Speaking of lunch…best clam chowder I ever had."
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"Working with the President on a 25% FEDERAL film tax credit to bring back Hollywood," wrote Pratt in the caption. "While Gavin Newsom's commissioner is actively outsourcing production jobs to Hungary, and his rogue AG is trying to destroy CA production companies, the adults in the room are actually trying to repatriate the most quintessential American industry. I'm committed to saving Hollywood," he continued.
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Pratt went on to say that 80-year-old Trump "is very passionate about revitalizing the entertainment industry and we will not let Canada, or the UK or Budapest steal our lunch anymore."
He then shared a few details about the meal they shared, writing, "Speaking of lunch…best clam chowder I ever had."
#hollywood #production #lunch
3 months ago
As crews battle fast-moving wildfires that have destroyed hundreds of structures and forced thousands to evacuate in the Spokane area, one wildfire survivor is urging Americans to prepare before disaster strikes.
Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate and reality personality Spencer Pratt, whose Pacific Palisades home was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades Fire, said the devastation unfolding in Spokane is a warning for communities across the country.
"My deepest sympathies to the folks in Spokane who just lost everything in an instant," Pratt wrote in a lengthy social media post Sunday. "Nothing can really prepare you for this devastation."
Pratt, who has been outspoken about the emotional and financial toll of losing his own home, warned that communities across the country should not ****** ume they are immune from similar disasters.
Palisades Fire Suspect Allegedly Driven By 'Societal Revenge,' Behavioral ****** yst Testifies In Court
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Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate and reality personality Spencer Pratt, whose Pacific Palisades home was destroyed in the 2025 Palisades Fire, said the devastation unfolding in Spokane is a warning for communities across the country.
"My deepest sympathies to the folks in Spokane who just lost everything in an instant," Pratt wrote in a lengthy social media post Sunday. "Nothing can really prepare you for this devastation."
Pratt, who has been outspoken about the emotional and financial toll of losing his own home, warned that communities across the country should not ****** ume they are immune from similar disasters.
Palisades Fire Suspect Allegedly Driven By 'Societal Revenge,' Behavioral ****** yst Testifies In Court
#palisades #destroyed #devastation
4 months ago
There is not long to go until the 2026-27 season gets underway for Real Madrid, who have Jose Mourinho back at the helm for the first time in over 13 years. The Portuguese has been tasked with ending Los Blancos' run without a major trophy, which dates back to the end of the 2024-25 campaign when they won their 15th Champions League.
There is a lot of hope that Mourinho is the ideal man to get Real Madrid back on track. A lot of current and former players have expressed their support in recent weeks, with the latest being Borja Mayoral during an interview with Marca (via MD). He recounted his memories of the Portuguese, starting with the positives.
"What I liked the most, above all, was training. They were very competitive and a lot of fun. Although my situation was not ideal, I really enjoyed training with him. Over time I was even surprised. From the conversations we had and some things he said to me before certain games, I felt that he valued my work. I remember that on one occasion he told me that I deserved to have played much earlier and he also spoke very highly of me in a press conference. That sticks with me. He was a close person. With Gonzalo Villar, Carles Pérez and the Spaniards he talked a lot about his time at Real Madrid. As I have always been very curious, I took the opportunity to ask him many things about his time at Madrid."
However, there were also negatives that Mayoral remembers, such as Mourinho's inability to take defeat well.
"Maybe he didn't really know how to lose, he made comments within the dressing room that I didn't like. Not only towards me, but also towards other colleagues. I understand that he is a very competitive person and that in the heat we can all say things, but I believe that respect for people should always be above all else."
#things #mayoral
There is a lot of hope that Mourinho is the ideal man to get Real Madrid back on track. A lot of current and former players have expressed their support in recent weeks, with the latest being Borja Mayoral during an interview with Marca (via MD). He recounted his memories of the Portuguese, starting with the positives.
"What I liked the most, above all, was training. They were very competitive and a lot of fun. Although my situation was not ideal, I really enjoyed training with him. Over time I was even surprised. From the conversations we had and some things he said to me before certain games, I felt that he valued my work. I remember that on one occasion he told me that I deserved to have played much earlier and he also spoke very highly of me in a press conference. That sticks with me. He was a close person. With Gonzalo Villar, Carles Pérez and the Spaniards he talked a lot about his time at Real Madrid. As I have always been very curious, I took the opportunity to ask him many things about his time at Madrid."
However, there were also negatives that Mayoral remembers, such as Mourinho's inability to take defeat well.
"Maybe he didn't really know how to lose, he made comments within the dressing room that I didn't like. Not only towards me, but also towards other colleagues. I understand that he is a very competitive person and that in the heat we can all say things, but I believe that respect for people should always be above all else."
#things #mayoral
4 months ago
Jose Mourinho had a very successful first spell at Real Madrid, going toe-to-toe with a super Barcelona team, and now he is back for his second spell.
During his time in the Spanish capital back then, several players played and trained under him, and anecdotes from them are always interesting to hear.
One of them is Borja Mayoral, who spent a stint at Los Blancos and is currently playing for city rivals Getafe.
In an interview with MARCA, the current Getafe striker spoke openly about his experience with Mourinho, describing both the positive influence the coach had on his development and the moments that left him uncomfortable in the dressing room.
Despite not always enjoying regular playing time, Mayoral spoke warmly about Mourinho's work on the training ground. He said:
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During his time in the Spanish capital back then, several players played and trained under him, and anecdotes from them are always interesting to hear.
One of them is Borja Mayoral, who spent a stint at Los Blancos and is currently playing for city rivals Getafe.
In an interview with MARCA, the current Getafe striker spoke openly about his experience with Mourinho, describing both the positive influence the coach had on his development and the moments that left him uncomfortable in the dressing room.
Despite not always enjoying regular playing time, Mayoral spoke warmly about Mourinho's work on the training ground. He said:
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4 months ago
Los Angeles mayoral hopeful and former reality TV star Spencer Pratt released a lengthy, artificial-intelligence-assisted screed taking down the lawsuit filed by 12 state attorneys general against Paramount over its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. In a TikTok video, he shouts that Hollywood is kaput if the suit succeeds.
On July 20, a coalition of 12 states led by California filed a suit against Paramount to block its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The coalition includes New York and Colorado, among others. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order pausing the merger earlier this week.
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On July 20, a coalition of 12 states led by California filed a suit against Paramount to block its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The coalition includes New York and Colorado, among others. A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order pausing the merger earlier this week.
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4 months ago
Failed Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt seethed about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as he ranted about the evils of communism on social media Saturday.
In a five-and-a-half-minute video staged in the ruins of his home in Pacific Palisades, California, which burned down in the Pacific Palisades fires last year, Pratt called Mamdani a "vile commie."
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Wearing a shirt that said "anti socialists social club," Pratt criticized the progressive's Fourth of July speech marking America's 250th anniversary, as he raged that, "We all had to sit and watch that vile, commie mayor sit on the wrong side of our founding father's desk to try to lecture us about our own history."
In his speech, Mamdani rebuked the right's anti-immigration stance while outlining an inclusive vision of patriotism as he sat at a desk that once belonged to President George Washington surrounded by 10 newly naturalized American citizens.
In a five-and-a-half-minute video staged in the ruins of his home in Pacific Palisades, California, which burned down in the Pacific Palisades fires last year, Pratt called Mamdani a "vile commie."
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Wearing a shirt that said "anti socialists social club," Pratt criticized the progressive's Fourth of July speech marking America's 250th anniversary, as he raged that, "We all had to sit and watch that vile, commie mayor sit on the wrong side of our founding father's desk to try to lecture us about our own history."
In his speech, Mamdani rebuked the right's anti-immigration stance while outlining an inclusive vision of patriotism as he sat at a desk that once belonged to President George Washington surrounded by 10 newly naturalized American citizens.
4 months ago
Dave Portnoy, the founder and owner of the renowned sports and popular culture company Barstool Sports, has suggested that he is considering running against current NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The 49-year-old businessman, in a recent interview, berated the Working Families Party leader by insinuating that he would do much better work in office since he has had experience doing a "real job."
During his recent conversation with Fox News host Jesse Watters, Portnoy expressed his intentions to challenge Zohran Mamdani for NYC's mayoral seat, before referring to him as a "clown politician."
"I would love to run against [Mamdani]," he told Watters. "If I was going to run, it would be here. Can I win here? I have no idea. I don't know the demographics, whether I'd get enough votes. There's a lot of people who like me in New York City."
Portnoy continued, "I know that. I've done a lot of good in New York City when I wasn't thinking about politics…so it wasn't for show. I've had a real job, I've done real things. Unlike these clown politicians who have never had a job and never been in the real world for a day."
Portnoy reasoned his eligibility for the role of NYC mayor over Zohran Mamdani by listing two of his past ventures. He pointed out the Barstool Fund he launched in 2020, which has since raised $41.6 million to aid small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Portnoy also highlighted his popular YouTube series, One Bite Pizza Reviews, where he, as the name suggests, recommends pizza places to people.
During his recent conversation with Fox News host Jesse Watters, Portnoy expressed his intentions to challenge Zohran Mamdani for NYC's mayoral seat, before referring to him as a "clown politician."
"I would love to run against [Mamdani]," he told Watters. "If I was going to run, it would be here. Can I win here? I have no idea. I don't know the demographics, whether I'd get enough votes. There's a lot of people who like me in New York City."
Portnoy continued, "I know that. I've done a lot of good in New York City when I wasn't thinking about politics…so it wasn't for show. I've had a real job, I've done real things. Unlike these clown politicians who have never had a job and never been in the real world for a day."
Portnoy reasoned his eligibility for the role of NYC mayor over Zohran Mamdani by listing two of his past ventures. He pointed out the Barstool Fund he launched in 2020, which has since raised $41.6 million to aid small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Portnoy also highlighted his popular YouTube series, One Bite Pizza Reviews, where he, as the name suggests, recommends pizza places to people.
4 months ago
NEW YORK (AP) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani barreled into City Hall vowing to tackle the city's notoriously high cost of living, partly by fulfilling a campaign promise repeated with almost monomaniacal zeal in social media ads, speeches and rallies: "As your next mayor, I will freeze your rent."
On Thursday evening, a board he controls is poised to make good on that signature pledge.
The city's Rent Guidelines Board, an independent panel of mayoral appointees, is poised to approve a rent freeze for people living in about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments.
The vote, while expected, is a big win for Mamdani, allowing him to beat back skepticism over his ability to deliver on his affordability agenda. And it came just two days after he made a splash as a budding progressive kingmaker when three congressional candidates he endorsed won their races in stunning fashion, unseating two Democratic incumbents and bucking the party establishment.
Real estate groups say a rent freeze would pinch landlords, leaving them struggling to afford routine maintenance or other repairs. They say property owners have also been hit by rising costs and need to keep pace with inflation. Critics of rent regulation also argue that the policy leads to higher rental costs for non-stabilized units.
On Thursday evening, a board he controls is poised to make good on that signature pledge.
The city's Rent Guidelines Board, an independent panel of mayoral appointees, is poised to approve a rent freeze for people living in about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments.
The vote, while expected, is a big win for Mamdani, allowing him to beat back skepticism over his ability to deliver on his affordability agenda. And it came just two days after he made a splash as a budding progressive kingmaker when three congressional candidates he endorsed won their races in stunning fashion, unseating two Democratic incumbents and bucking the party establishment.
Real estate groups say a rent freeze would pinch landlords, leaving them struggling to afford routine maintenance or other repairs. They say property owners have also been hit by rising costs and need to keep pace with inflation. Critics of rent regulation also argue that the policy leads to higher rental costs for non-stabilized units.
5 months ago
Billy Crystal poked fun at President Donald Trump and the recent Los Angeles mayoral race while hosting the opening night festivities for the 2026 Hollywood Bowl season.
Halle Bailey joined Tony Award winners Darren Criss, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Lea Salonga as the performers of "The Best of Broadway," which kicked off the storied L.A. venue's summer lineup on Saturday. Conductor Thomas Wilkins led the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in accompanying the stars, alongside members from the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles and the California State University, Fullerton University Singers.
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Halle Bailey joined Tony Award winners Darren Criss, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Brian Stokes Mitchell and Lea Salonga as the performers of "The Best of Broadway," which kicked off the storied L.A. venue's summer lineup on Saturday. Conductor Thomas Wilkins led the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra in accompanying the stars, alongside members from the Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles and the California State University, Fullerton University Singers.
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5 months ago
NEW YORK (AP) — New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this.
Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the **** le before, in 1970 and ‘73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.
Why not? There's no one definitive explanation. But there is some informative context: The '70s wins came at a time when then-Mayor John Lindsay had reined in the confetti-tossing spectacles. He celebrated the Knicks at the mayoral mansion and then City Hall — august settings, for sure, but not the fabled trip through lower Broadway’s “Canyon of Heroes.”
If there's pent-up demand for a Knicks parade, current Mayor Zohran Mamdani seems determined to meet it. He has predicted that Thursday’s celebration might be “the largest parade in New York City history.”
“There will be performances, there will be New Yorkers, there will be the team and there will be history,” the mayor, a Democrat, said Monday while visiting a city facility that prepared temporary “Champions Way” signs for the parade route. The event is set to start at 10 a.m. Thursday near Battery Park and end at City Hall.
Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the **** le before, in 1970 and ‘73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.
Why not? There's no one definitive explanation. But there is some informative context: The '70s wins came at a time when then-Mayor John Lindsay had reined in the confetti-tossing spectacles. He celebrated the Knicks at the mayoral mansion and then City Hall — august settings, for sure, but not the fabled trip through lower Broadway’s “Canyon of Heroes.”
If there's pent-up demand for a Knicks parade, current Mayor Zohran Mamdani seems determined to meet it. He has predicted that Thursday’s celebration might be “the largest parade in New York City history.”
“There will be performances, there will be New Yorkers, there will be the team and there will be history,” the mayor, a Democrat, said Monday while visiting a city facility that prepared temporary “Champions Way” signs for the parade route. The event is set to start at 10 a.m. Thursday near Battery Park and end at City Hall.
5 months ago
Spencer Pratt continued his plight to save Los Angeles only days after conceding in the mayoral race against incumbent Karen Bass.
Pratt, 42, gave the public nod of approval to the LA mayor's brother, Kenneth Bass, who last month sued the city, state, and additional agencies as part of broader legal action filed following the deadly Palisades fire.
"I am proud to be teaming up with Karen Bass' brother in suing his sister for her reckless negligence that led to the destruction of our homes," Pratt posted on X Saturday.
La Mayor Karen Bass' Brother Loses Home In Palisades Fire
"I hope their Thanksgiving dinner isn't too awks. I know ours hasn't been the same since last year ... "
Pratt, 42, gave the public nod of approval to the LA mayor's brother, Kenneth Bass, who last month sued the city, state, and additional agencies as part of broader legal action filed following the deadly Palisades fire.
"I am proud to be teaming up with Karen Bass' brother in suing his sister for her reckless negligence that led to the destruction of our homes," Pratt posted on X Saturday.
La Mayor Karen Bass' Brother Loses Home In Palisades Fire
"I hope their Thanksgiving dinner isn't too awks. I know ours hasn't been the same since last year ... "
5 months ago
Jimmy Kimmel mocked President Donald Trump for throwing a "hissy fit" when NBC's Kristen Welker demanded evidence for his California election fraud "nonsense" – showing an AI-generated recreation of a diaper-clad president storming off set.
During Sunday's Meet the Press interview, recorded Friday in Wisconsin, Welker pressed Trump on his allegations that California's recent elections and the 2020 presidential contest were tainted by fraud.
When Welker asked Trump to provide evidence for his claims, the interview quickly deteriorated, and the president accused both the journalist and her network of being "crooked" before walking off.
The moment became a key gag during Kimmel's Monday night monologue as he poked fun at the president's behavior, rolling the clip of Welker challenging Trump to back up his claims that the Los Angeles mayoral election was "crooked."
"You're either crooked or you're stupid," Trump raged, before the clip cut to booing from inside the Jimmy Kimmel Live! studio.
During Sunday's Meet the Press interview, recorded Friday in Wisconsin, Welker pressed Trump on his allegations that California's recent elections and the 2020 presidential contest were tainted by fraud.
When Welker asked Trump to provide evidence for his claims, the interview quickly deteriorated, and the president accused both the journalist and her network of being "crooked" before walking off.
The moment became a key gag during Kimmel's Monday night monologue as he poked fun at the president's behavior, rolling the clip of Welker challenging Trump to back up his claims that the Los Angeles mayoral election was "crooked."
"You're either crooked or you're stupid," Trump raged, before the clip cut to booing from inside the Jimmy Kimmel Live! studio.
5 months ago
President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press" and walked away after moderator Kristen Welker challenged him about unsubstantiated claims of "cheating" in the California primary elections.
The dustup between Trump and Welker arrived during a rain-heavy sit down, full of weather-related interruptions, amid the president's pre-midterms visit to Wisconsin, a crucial swing state for both parties that he won in 2024.
After Welker noted that "Republicans are doing well in California" following the June 2 primary contests, Trump said "they're dropping fast because it's a rigged election," which led to a tense back-and-forth in the interview that aired June 7.
Republicans have criticized the dayslong, ongoing counting process in California's primary races.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, a conservative, and Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton are both in second place standings in their respective contests, but Democratic foes have gained ground. California has what's known as "jungle primaries," in which all candidates regardless of party compete against each other, and the top two hopefuls advance to the general election.
The dustup between Trump and Welker arrived during a rain-heavy sit down, full of weather-related interruptions, amid the president's pre-midterms visit to Wisconsin, a crucial swing state for both parties that he won in 2024.
After Welker noted that "Republicans are doing well in California" following the June 2 primary contests, Trump said "they're dropping fast because it's a rigged election," which led to a tense back-and-forth in the interview that aired June 7.
Republicans have criticized the dayslong, ongoing counting process in California's primary races.
Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt, a conservative, and Trump-endorsed gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton are both in second place standings in their respective contests, but Democratic foes have gained ground. California has what's known as "jungle primaries," in which all candidates regardless of party compete against each other, and the top two hopefuls advance to the general election.
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It was party time at Spencer Pratt (R) HQ in Los Angeles on Tuesday night — and NBC News got a real good look at it.
Two buzzed buds giddily dished on live TV to reporter Liz Kreutz about why the ex-reality star was moving on in the LA mayoral race, after earning roughly 30% of the votes in Tuesday’s primary.
One of the fellas — while donning a black striped suit, holding a cigarette and a ****** tail, and looking like a roadie for Crosby, Stills, and Nash circa 1969 — said it was obvious why Pratt resonated: Mayor Karen Bass (D) had wrecked the city.
“H]e’s speaking out against communism and socialism, and it is a real big problem in our cities, especially in LA, where it’s turned to ****** . It’s not an accident,” the Pratt bro said. “They’re doing it by design. Karen Bass wants to destroy our city, and it’s nice to see someone like Spencer Pratt.”
It was party time at Spencer Pratt (R) HQ in Los Angeles on Tuesday night — and NBC News got a real good look at it.
Two buzzed buds giddily dished on live TV to reporter Liz Kreutz about why the ex-reality star was moving on in the LA mayoral race, after earning roughly 30% of the votes in Tuesday’s primary.
One of the fellas — while donning a black striped suit, holding a cigarette and a ****** tail, and looking like a roadie for Crosby, Stills, and Nash circa 1969 — said it was obvious why Pratt resonated: Mayor Karen Bass (D) had wrecked the city.
“H]e’s speaking out against communism and socialism, and it is a real big problem in our cities, especially in LA, where it’s turned to ****** . It’s not an accident,” the Pratt bro said. “They’re doing it by design. Karen Bass wants to destroy our city, and it’s nice to see someone like Spencer Pratt.”
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Spencer Pratt told Bill Maher in an interview released Monday that he would enforce restrictions on smoking and drug use around children if elected Los Angeles mayor, making parks, schools, daycare centers, public safety and basic city services central to his pitch as the city's mayoral race heads toward Tuesday's primary.
Maher asked Pratt on the "Club Random" podcast whether he cared about all the issues facing the city, and Pratt said his priorities began with safety, lights and potholes before turning to smoking near children.
"I care about safety, the lights being on, potholes," Pratt said. "I don’t want you smoking in front of kids at the park. You know, I’ll be enforcing if you’re smoking that in front of a kid at a swing. I’ll be getting you as mayor."
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Pratt then broadened the point to drug use near children in public **** es.
Maher asked Pratt on the "Club Random" podcast whether he cared about all the issues facing the city, and Pratt said his priorities began with safety, lights and potholes before turning to smoking near children.
"I care about safety, the lights being on, potholes," Pratt said. "I don’t want you smoking in front of kids at the park. You know, I’ll be enforcing if you’re smoking that in front of a kid at a swing. I’ll be getting you as mayor."
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Pratt then broadened the point to drug use near children in public **** es.
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Bill Maher told mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt that he was a highly requested guest among his listeners both online and in-person, but he had one note for the reality star-turned-politician.
“You are on people’s minds. **** ody can take that away from you,” Maher said on his podcast Monday. “If nothing else happened, you did that.”
The “Club Random” host said that whatever Pratt is doing has resonated with people so much that Maher said he was approached “everywhere” to bring him on his show.
“I never planned to be the mayor of L.A.,” Pratt told him. “I only ran to have a bigger platform to expose all the negligence … because this person [Mayor Karen Bass] in charge burned my house down, my mom’s house, my neighbors.”
Maher stopped him before he got too far into his campaign rhetoric to give him a quick critique.
“You are on people’s minds. **** ody can take that away from you,” Maher said on his podcast Monday. “If nothing else happened, you did that.”
The “Club Random” host said that whatever Pratt is doing has resonated with people so much that Maher said he was approached “everywhere” to bring him on his show.
“I never planned to be the mayor of L.A.,” Pratt told him. “I only ran to have a bigger platform to expose all the negligence … because this person [Mayor Karen Bass] in charge burned my house down, my mom’s house, my neighbors.”
Maher stopped him before he got too far into his campaign rhetoric to give him a quick critique.
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The annual parade honoring Israel kicked off in New York City on Sunday without New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who earlier said he had chosen to skip the event, as his police commissioner led the parade as a grand marshal and other New York political leaders such as Gov. Kathy Hochul and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer attended.
The Israel Day parade has always been a must-attend event for mayors, governors and other political leaders to celebrate the Jewish state with throngs of revelers who pack Fifth Avenue.
Mamdani on Thursday told reporters at a news conference that he would not be attending.
"I said on the campaign trail that I wouldn’t be attending the parade, and I’ve made my views on the Israeli government abundantly clear," the mayor said.
Mamdani Won't Attend Israel Day Parade, Breaking Decades-long Mayoral Tradition Amid Antisemitism Surge
The Israel Day parade has always been a must-attend event for mayors, governors and other political leaders to celebrate the Jewish state with throngs of revelers who pack Fifth Avenue.
Mamdani on Thursday told reporters at a news conference that he would not be attending.
"I said on the campaign trail that I wouldn’t be attending the parade, and I’ve made my views on the Israeli government abundantly clear," the mayor said.
Mamdani Won't Attend Israel Day Parade, Breaking Decades-long Mayoral Tradition Amid Antisemitism Surge
