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☆ Kamala Harris Pushes the Envelope as Biden Struggles With Some Democrats
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-29 | by ( March | At A.M. | ) www.usnews.com time to read: +7 min

Harris' evolving role comes as progressive Democrats target Biden over his pro-Israel stance, polls show him in a tight race against Republican rival Donald Trump. While some have knocked Harris's performance as vice president and value to the reelection campaign in the past, she's moved into a starring role. Current and former Harris aides disputed the idea of any difference in policy between Biden, characterizing their efforts as a difference in tone and emphasis. Biden cannot emphasize divisive cultural issues without alienating more conservative voters he needs to win, current and former aides said. If Trump wins white voters, the largest U.S. racial group, for the third election in a row, Biden needs a dominant showing among a diverse set of groups that typically favor Democrats.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and rapper Fat Joe led a White House discussion Friday on easing marijuana penalties, with Harris saying it’s “absurd” that the federal government classifies marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl, the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of deaths annually the United States. Fat Joe, a Grammy-nominated artist and philanthropist whose real name is Joseph Cartagena, moderated a subsequent closed-door discussion that included Kentucky Gov. President Joe Biden has issued pardons to thousands of people for federal marijuana possession and commuted long sentences handed down for nonviolent drug offenses. “Marijuana is considered as dangerous as heroin and more dangerous than fentanyl, which is absurd. Cartagena opened the roundtable by saying he's hot on the issue of price transparency in health care “but, today, when the vice president calls me, I stop everything."

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☆ Harris says it’s absurd and unfair that marijuana is treated more seriously than fentanyl under federal law
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-15 | by ( Michael Williams | Samantha Waldenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Washington CNN —Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday that it is “absurd” and “patently unfair” that marijuana is treated the same as heroin and other Schedule I drugs – and more seriously than fentanyl – under federal law. “Marijuana is considered as dangerous as heroin and more dangerous than fentanyl, which is absurd, not to mention patently unfair,” Harris said during a roundtable on the administration’s plans for cannabis reform. The administration began the process of reconsidering how marijuana is treated under federal law just before the midterms in 2022. Andy Beshear - and alluded to her own role in what she described as an unequal criminal justice system. Harris’ own feelings on marijuana reform have evolved in line with her career.

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☆ Hip-hop legend Chuck D on advocating for healthcare price transparency
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-06 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

On Tuesday, he joined Fat Joe and Foo Fighters in a Washington, DC, event to advocate for healthcare price transparency. AdvertisementOn Tuesday, Chuck D of Public Enemy joined Fat Joe, Valerie June, and the Foo Fighters in a Washington, DC, event to advocate for greater price transparency in the US healthcare system. I was reached out to as they was trying to get the voice of hip hop, the voices of hip hop, to try to be that extra voice to get the importance of this across. I got projects with Def Jam, but you know, that's a fly in a big vat of buttermilk. But 40 years later, that's not gonna be the major way that you make people think, I don't think.

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☆ J. Lo and Behold: Is She for Real?
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Wesley Morris | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Nobody who winds up at a “what’s the strangest moment in this new J. Lo thingy” contest should worry. None of these people appears to have been on the set at the same time. The only performers persuasively sharing the screen are Jenifer Lewis and Jenifer Lewis, and that’s only because she’s doing Gemini. A number about a quickie wedding is called “Midnight Trip to Vegas,” but the groom has already hand-delivered Lopez’s invitation.

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☆ Jane Fonda cameos in Jennifer Lopez’s ‘This Is Me… Now’ alongside Sofía Vergara, Kim Petras
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Dan Heching | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

Fonda’s “Council” also contains other stars in cameo appearances, including Post Malone, Kim Petras, Sofía Vergara, Keke Palmer, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Jay Shetty, Jenifer Lewis, Sadhguru and Trevor Noah. Lopez and Fonda starred together in the 2005 comedy “Monster In Law,” a crowd-pleasing rom-com costarring Wanda Sykes that heralded Fonda’s return to making movies after a prolonged absence. Courtesy Prime VideoOther stars featured in the movie include Fat Joe and Lopez’s husband Ben Affleck. Lopez will also release an accompanying documentary, titled “The Greatest Love Story Never Told” on the streaming platform on February 27. If that weren’t enough, the star also announced an upcoming tour this week, to kick off this summer.

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☆ J.Lo's director breaks down the wildest details in 'This Is Me...Now,' from casting actors as her exes to that cameo-laden 'zodiac council'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-16 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

For Meyers, Lopez's "emotional journey" is the connective thread, transforming a series of eclectic events into a complete story arc. Later, Jane Fonda (Sagittarius) compares Lopez's love life to a 4 a.m. "Vanderpump Rules" marathon. AdvertisementIn this scene, Lopez ties the knot with three different men at identical wedding ceremonies. In fact, Meyers said he and Lopez were careful to cast actors who didn't "accidentally depict" a real person from Lopez's life. She's unapologetic about what she's been through, and she's very happy where she is now."

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The 65-minute musical film, which she self-financed, follows a hopeless romantic in search of love (Lopez) and the myriad ways she contends with repeated heartbreak, including visits to her therapist (played by Fat Joe) and sobbing through old romantic films. Photos You Should See View All 22 ImagesAP: It's been a decade since your last album. But this was really different because I hadn’t been inspired to really go into the studio and write a whole album for years. I did “Marry Me” a few years ago for the movie, but that was not a Jennifer Lopez album, not a J.Lo album. It’s made me doubt myself and really feel bad about myself at times.

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☆ Dunkin’ is adding Ben Affleck’s go-to coffee order on its menu
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-12 | by ( Jordan Valinsky | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —A career in music isn’t in Ben Affleck’s future, but at least his go-to drink at his favorite coffee chain — Dunkin’ — is getting easier to order. The “DunKings Menu” includes Affleck’s favorite iced coffee, a drink that includes cream, a sweet cold foam topping and a dusting of cinnamon sugar. The recent Dunkin’ ad also starred Affleck’s buddy Matt Damon and former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, who are also deeply associated with Boston where Dunkin’ got its start. The DunKings can “find solace in their setback with the anticipation of finally earning a spot on the Dunkin’ menu,” the chain said in the release. Dunkin' is adding the "DunKings" menu, based off Ben Affleck's favorites, for a limited time.

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In her 14-page order, Brooklyn Federal Judge LaShann DeArcy Hall traced the evolution of hip-hop over five decades, referencing tracks from over a dozen artists before ultimately finding the lyrics inadmissible. “From the genre’s nascence as an oral tradition, rap artists have played the part of storytellers, providing a lens into their lives and those in their communities,” Hall wrote. The use of rap lyrics in criminal prosecutions has become a contentious subject in several high-profile cases, including the ongoing racketeering trial of Young Thug. Defense lawyers have claimed the government dragged its feet in indicting Washington and Jordan, making it harder for them to defend themselves. Both men have pleaded not guilty, as has a third defendant who was charged this past May and will be tried separately.

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☆ No one can figure out what is going on in the trailer for Jennifer Lopez's new Amazon movie
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-18 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Jennifer Lopez dropped the trailer for her new movie "This Is Me...Now: A Love Story" on Wednesday. Here's what we know about Lopez's "musical, cinematic experience." AdvertisementThe trailer for Jennifer Lopez's upcoming Amazon Prime Video movie — or at least, we think it's a movie — has baffled the internet. — Pearl Boshomane (@Pearloysias) January 18, 2024Me after watching Jennifer Lopez’s new movie trailer pic.twitter.com/Xe1RUoINWy — Cote (@notcodyitscote) January 17, 2024The main source of the confusion is that the film appears to span multiple genres. This doesn’t just look like a visual album it looks like a fully fledged movie musical?!

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☆ Fat Joe on teaming up with Jelly Roll and Wyclef Jean to advocate for healthcare price transparency in Washington, DC
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-17 | by ( John Lynch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +12 min

Around 500 Congress members and government officials attended to watch Joe perform with artists Jelly Roll and Wyclef Jean, according to the artist's rep. You know, I'm an open book. Jelly Roll, Fat Joe, and Wyclef Jean. Power to the Patients/Shareif ZiyadatWhat made Jelly Roll and Wyclef Jean the right folk to link with on this particular event? AdvertisementAnd this year, you know, I'm a huge fan of Jelly Roll.

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☆ WATCH: Kamala Harris dances to Q-Tip's 'Vivrant Thing' as she hosts a celebration honoring the 50th anniversary of hip-hop
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-10 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

The vice president was seen enjoying the scene and dancing to Q-Tip's 1990s classic "Vivrant Thing." "Hip-hop is the ultimate American art form," Harris said in her remarks to guests at the event. The lyrics flowed: "Imprinted on my mind every minute / Make my plans and you always in it / It's such a vivrant thing / Vivrant thing, a vivrant thing / And even though we both fly / Give each other space and not the evil eye." Advertisement Advertisement Watch:"Hip-hop is the ultimate American art form," Harris said in her remarks, per a pool report. AdvertisementAdvertisement"Every day, Vice President Harris is fighting for the people," Harvey Mason, Jr., chief executive of The Recording Academy, said at the event.

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☆ Opinion: A boast that could sink Trump
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-21 | by ( Richard Galant | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +20 min

We’re looking back at the strongest, smartest opinion takes of the week from CNN and other outlets. CNN —“I’m the one that got rid of Roe v. Wade,” former President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday on Newsmax. Congress has the power to rein in the court, wrote CNN legal analyst and law professor Steve Vladeck, whose new book “The Shadow Docket” focuses on the Supreme Court. Courtesy Boaz FreundIn 2019, then-President Trump issued an executive order requiring hospitals to post the prices of common medical services and procedures. For some, its celebration of a multiracial but purely fictional British aristocracy may even be a big part of its appeal.”As escapism, “Queen Charlotte” is a success.

☆ Nonstop partying, lavish spending, and sexual-harassment accusations: Inside the self-destruction of Pollen, the music startup once worth $800 million
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-20 | by ( Melkorka Licea | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +41 min

About 400 Pollen employees were camped out in Mendocino County, California, for five straight days of partying. Two former Pollen employees told Insider that they recalled the assistant telling them about Callum's inappropriate comments at the time. (The Pollen representative said Callum and Bedi didn't date at Pollen or at any other company connected to Pollen. Out of 360 events Pollen announced over the past 12 months, 39 were canceled, the Pollen representative said. (The Pollen representative said that "out of hundreds of thousands of customers, fewer than 100 people were moderated" online.)

☆ From prison to beating depression, rapper Fat Joe shares new memoir
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-10 | by ( Alicia Powell | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Alicia PowellNEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Recording artist Fat Joe is sharing the highs and lows of his life in his new book “The Book of Jose: A Memoir”. However, Joe reveals he made his life look easy while he was going through a lot behind the scenes. “My son being born autistic, and his mother wanted to give him up for adoption, or my mother catching cancer, or my brother's drug addiction or going through depression when (Big) Pun died.”Rapper Big Pun died in 2000 after suffering a heart attack and respiratory failure. His Bronx store features a classroom where both after-school and adult programs are held. “You got Big Pun.

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