Feb. 3 (UPI) — More than seven months after the Florida Panthers won their first Stanley Cup, the team will visit the White House on Monday to commemorate the win.
It will be the first visit by a sports team with President Donald Trump during his second term as president.
Team members flew from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Dulles International Airport earlier Monday.
On Sunday, the Panthers defeated the New York Islanders 6-3 at their home at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla. They remain atop the Atlantic Division at 32-19-3 in their third consecutive win.
On Tuesday, the Florida team will face the host Washington Capitals at Capital One Arena, where Trump celebrated after his inauguration two weeks ago.
Boston Celtics were the last team to be honored at the White House in November after winning the NBA title on June 18 against the Dallas Mavericks. They met with President Joe Biden.
Six days after the NBA final, the Panthers defeated the defending champion Edmonton Oilers in Sunrise. The Panthers lost the 2023 championship in the finals.
Other South Florida professional titles were the NFL Miami Dolphins in 1972 and 1973, the baseball Miami Marlins in 1997 and 2003, and the NBA Miami Heat in 2006, 2012 and 2013.
During Trump’s first term, 20 major sports teams won championships but only 10 celebrated at the White House.
Trump did not invite some of the winning teams and others expressed no desire to attend even if they had received an invitation.
In 2017, Trump served fast food when he welcomed the Clemson Tigers after winning their 2016 college football title.
President Donald Trump announced today that he will be welcoming the Stanley Cup champions, the Florida Panthers, to the White House for a special ceremony in their honor. The Panthers recently clinched their first ever Stanley Cup victory, and Trump is eager to celebrate their historic achievement.
The ceremony will take place next week, and Trump is expected to praise the team for their hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout the season. He will also present the players and coaching staff with a special commemorative gift to mark the occasion.
The Florida Panthers have had an incredible season, and their Stanley Cup win has brought great pride and excitement to their fans across the country. This visit to the White House will be a memorable and prestigious moment for the team, and a chance for them to bask in the glory of their well-deserved victory.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting event as details are finalized. Congratulations to the Florida Panthers on their remarkable achievement! #FloridaPanthers #StanleyCupChampions #WhiteHouseCelebration
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SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers enjoyed themselves on Sunday with a comeback win against the Islanders on the night they celebrated Dmitry Kulikov’s 1,000th NHL game before flying to Washington for a Monday visit to the White House.
The defending Stanley Cup champions normally would have flown to Washington on Monday afternoon.
Due to their special stop at the White House with the Stanley Cup, the Panthers flew out late Sunday night.
They had some business to take care of first.
After beating the Islanders 6-3, the team gathered inside the Amerant Bank Arena to toast Kulikov after he played in his milestone game Wednesday against the Los Angeles Kings.
Kulikov was honored by the Panthers before Sunday’s win against the Islanders with the team holding a special on-ice ceremony after wearing his No. 7 jerseys in their warmup.
“I love it for the kids,’’ said Paul Maurice, referring to Kulikov’s two children being gifted mini versions of the traditional silver stick that he got from Bill Zito.
“The families don’t get to really be a part of a lot of things and then they get down on the ice for a pretty special night there last year. It’s a wonderful thing for the kids to be able to stand there and have their father recognized for such an accomplishment. I’m happy for him and his family.”
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After hanging out with Kulikov, his family, and other invited guests, the team headed to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
The Panthers took a later-than-usual flight to Dulles for today’s afternoon session at the White House.
The Florida Panthers will be the first 2023-24 championship team to be celebrated at the White House under the new administration.
The Boston Celtics were honored for their 2024 NBA title at the White House in November.
Before leaving, the Panthers had a bit of a fight on their hands.
The Islanders had won seven straight, including 3-2 in overtime the night before in Tampa.
Despite having two of their top players out due to injuries sustained against the Lightning — and, starting a goalie making his NHL debut — the Islanders gave Florida all it could handle.
Carter Verhaeghe scored the first two of his three goals in the opening period against Jakub Skarek, only New York stormed back in the second with three straight goals.
Evan Rodrigues tied the score at 3 at 17:52 of the second by snaring a rebound of Anton Lundell’s shot and slid a backhand past the sprawling stick of Skarek.
Sam Reinhart made it 4-3 with 51 seconds left in the period, finishing off a rush he started by tapping in a pass from Gus Forsling.
The Panthers never trailed again.
“After the first period, we had to come back,” said Islanders coach Patrick Roy, the Hall of Famer who swept the Panthers in the 1996 Stanley Cup Final with Colorado.
“And it’s too bad. We took a 3-2 lead and there is a reason why they won the Stanley Cup, isn’t there? They are a good team, a team plays the right way and are very disciplined in their structure. We learned a lot tonight.”
Verhaeghe made it 5-3 to get his fourth career hat trick, and Matthew Tkachuk polished the game portion of the night with an empty-net goal.
“It was nice,’’ Verhaeghe said. “I’ve been shooting a lot lately and to get a couple, it feels pretty good. Our team is playing really well. I’m getting some chemistry with Barkov and Reinhart out there and it’s really nice that they’re finding me in great areas.”
The Panthers have won three straight going to Washington, and hold a three-point lead in the Atlantic Division on the Maple Leafs.
The Panthers visit the Capitals on Tuesday night.
“I think the games where we come to play right from the start is where we are at our best,” Verhaeghe said.
“It is kind of a mindset thing we like to have, and we had it tonight.’’
Today, the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers made a special visit to the White House to celebrate their historic victory. The team, led by captain Aleksander Barkov, was greeted by President Joe Biden and other government officials as they were honored for their incredible achievement.
During the visit, the players had the opportunity to tour the White House, meet with President Biden, and take photos with the iconic Stanley Cup trophy. They also had the chance to discuss their championship season and the hard work and dedication that led them to victory.
The Panthers’ visit to the White House was a memorable and special moment for the team and their fans, as they were able to be recognized on a national stage for their outstanding performance. Congratulations to the Florida Panthers on their Stanley Cup victory, and we wish them continued success in the upcoming season. #FlaPanthers #StanleyCupChampions #WhiteHouseVisit
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MIAMI – President Donald Trump will welcome the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to the White House on Monday afternoon to celebrate their historic victory.
The Panthers are the first professional sports team to visit Trump at the White House since he regained office.
Florida captured its first-ever Stanley Cup in June, defeating the Edmonton Oilers in seven games in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final.
The Panthers secured their championship in front of more than 19,000 fans at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida, with a 2-1 victory in Game 7.
Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe scored for Florida, while goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves to seal the win.
The hard-fought series saw Florida take a commanding 3-0 lead before dropping the next three games, narrowly avoiding becoming the second team in NHL history to lose the Stanley Cup Final after leading 3-0. The 1942 Detroit Red Wings remain the only team to suffer that fate.
The victory also denied Edmonton its first championship since 2006 and prevented Oilers captain Connor McDavid from securing his first Stanley Cup.
Across South Florida, fans packed watch parties, erupting in cheers as the Panthers clinched their long-awaited title.
Today, President Donald Trump welcomed the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers to the White House for a special ceremony honoring their incredible victory. The team, led by captain Aleksander Barkov, was honored for their hard work, dedication, and talent that led them to their first ever championship win.
During the ceremony, President Trump praised the Panthers for their outstanding performance throughout the season and their resilience in the playoffs. He commended their teamwork and sportsmanship, highlighting their ability to come together and achieve greatness on the ice.
The Panthers players and coaching staff were thrilled to be recognized at the White House, and expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to celebrate their victory with the President. They presented President Trump with a personalized team jersey and thanked him for his support of the team and the sport of hockey.
Overall, the event was a memorable and exciting moment for the Florida Panthers, as they were able to bask in the glory of their championship win and share their success with the highest office in the land. Congratulations to the Florida Panthers on their historic Stanley Cup victory!
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes statements at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday, ahead of his visit to Washington, D.C., where he will meet with President Trump this week.
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TEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s White House visit Tuesday will be rife with symbolism: He’s the first world leader to meet President Trump since the inauguration two weeks ago.
It will also be a crucial day for the future of the Middle East — and Netanyahu himself.
Negotiations have begun for a second phase of a ceasefire deal that would end the war with Hamas and return all Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza. Also on the table is a bargain that could reshape the Middle East for decades to come: a deal to open Israel’s diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.
Another central question to resolve: whether Israel will launch a military strike on a weakened Iran, shorn after a year of intense fighting against its proxies.
Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, played a key role in persuading Netanyahu to accept the ceasefire’s first phase, and Trump wants to see the deal continue until all hostages are freed and the war is over, in order to focus on a Saudi-Israeli peace deal.
The Israeli leader’s allies, however, have threatened to bring down the government if Israel goes down that path — and does not resume the war in Gaza and eliminate Hamas rule there.
“The Tuesday meeting is actually critical to Netanyahu’s ability to survive as the leader of Israel and to make sure that his coalition stays intact,” says Gayil Talshir, professor of politics at Hebrew University. “I think Netanyahu wants exactly what Trump offers him, but I think his own coalition has quite a different vision.”
The main challenge Netanyahu faces is from Bezalel Smotrich, Israel’s finance minister, who wants the war to continue till Hamas is destroyed — a task Israeli defense analysts believe is unrealistic, so long as Hamas continues to hold Israeli hostages and Israel does not endorse a viable alternative leadership for Gaza.
Despite Israel pounding Gaza for over a year, the recent hostage releases have seen dozens of masked Hamas fighters parade Israelis on makeshift stages before freeing them.
Talshir, who’s writing a forthcoming book about the Netanyahu era of Israel, believes that given Netanyahu’s interest in retaining his coalition and staying in office, the prime minister might have an interest in returning to war.
“As long as he continues the war, Israel does not go to election,” Talshir says. “Israel does not have a public investigation of what happened on Oct. 7. And Netanyahu remains in power.”
Netanyahu faces another Gordian knot: He and Trump have their sights set on establishing Saudi-Israeli relations, but Riyadh in return demands a pathway to a Palestinian state. That’s a prospect Netanyahu’s allies and most of the Israeli parliament oppose even more fervently after the deadly Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the Gaza war. They see a Palestinian state as a security threat to Israel and an undeserved reward to Palestinians after the attack.
Victoria Coates, an analyst at The Heritage Foundation in Washington D.C., and a deputy national security adviser to Trump during his first term, said the U.S. president will find it difficult to satisfy that Saudi demand.
“As much as we might want a deal with Saudi Arabia, you know, Israel is going to, particularly after Oct. 7, remain very, very mindful of its internal security. It has to,” says Coates. “So, you know, the deal that looked like it was pretty imminent in the 2020-21 time frame may take a little bit longer now.”
Trump has also floated the prospect of relocating Palestinians from Gaza to neighboring Egypt and Jordan. Arab countries including Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia have firmly rejected the idea, as have Palestinians.
On Saturday, family and friends cheered as American Israeli hostage Keith Siegel was freed by Hamas. But many at the gathering at Siegel’s extended relatives’ home in a kibbutz in central Israel expressed nervousness about the war resuming before all the hostages were freed. Rabbi Steve Burnstein believes U.S. pressure can make a difference.
“We just hope and pray that the Americans do everything that they can to ensure that the Israeli government has the strength and the courage to make sure that we reach the second stage of the deal,” he said to NPR.
That same evening, a few thousand Tel Aviv residents showed up at one of the weekly rallies celebrating the return of three Israeli hostages and demanding the government work toward returning all the remaining hostages still held by Hamas, many of whom are believed dead.
At the rally, Shelly, who only gave her first name to speak frankly about U.S.-Israeli politics without repercussion, said she believes only “Trump can push Netanyahu to seal another deal.”
“I feel like Netanyahu didn’t want a deal before. And he’s doing it because Trump said so,” she said. “And I hope Trump’s gonna tell him, we’re bringing everyone. Every single hostage home.”
In an upcoming meeting at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump are expected to discuss a range of important topics. Some of the key issues likely to be on the agenda include:
1. Middle East peace process: Netanyahu and Trump are likely to discuss the ongoing efforts to broker a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. The Trump administration has put forward a peace plan known as the “Deal of the Century,” and the two leaders will likely discuss how to move the process forward.
2. Iran: Both Netanyahu and Trump have been vocal critics of the Iranian regime, and they are likely to discuss ways to counter Iran’s influence in the region. This could include discussions on sanctions, military cooperation, and other measures to contain Iran’s activities.
3. US-Israel relations: The meeting will also be an opportunity for the two leaders to reaffirm the strong bond between the United States and Israel. They may discuss ways to deepen cooperation on a range of issues, including security, trade, and technology.
4. Regional security: Netanyahu and Trump are likely to discuss the security situation in the Middle East, including the ongoing conflicts in Syria and Yemen. They may also discuss ways to counter terrorist threats in the region.
Overall, the meeting between Netanyahu and Trump is expected to be a crucial opportunity for the two leaders to coordinate on key issues affecting the Middle East and to strengthen the US-Israel relationship.
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Shara Magomedov lost his undefeated record Saturday at UFC Fight Night 250.
The middleweight sensation came up short in a unanimous decision against Michael Page in the co-main event of the Saudi Arabia card. Although many expected him to win, given he was the favorite and younger fighter, UFC CEO Dana White said he thought Magomedov (15-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) had a tough fight ahead.
“You have to be aggressive with Page, but it’s a weird situation to be in because he’s a counter-striker and he sort of sits back and waits for you,” White said. “You’re dammed if you do, damned if you don’t.”
When asked if Magomedov lost his buzz by losing his undefeated record against Page (23-3 MMA, 2-1 UFC), White was supportive. He sees MVP as a tough fight for anyone in the sport and said he thinks Magomedov’s stock remains strong.
“I think styles make fights, and MVP is a very tough style to fight,” White said. “He lays back and counter punches. If you go in guns a’blazing, he’s a real good counter puncher. And if you have a hard time getting off, there’s a lot of standing around and staring at each other.
“(Page is) just a hard style to fight. I don’t think this diminishes (Magomedov) in any way, and I don’t think it had anything to do with him freezing. Let’s not forget: The guy has one eye. That doesn’t help.”
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Dana White Reacts to Shara Magomedov’s First Loss at UFC Saudi Arabia
UFC President Dana White is known for his candid reactions to fighters’ performances, and Shara Magomedov’s first loss at UFC Saudi Arabia was no exception. Magomedov, who had been undefeated in his MMA career until that point, suffered a shocking defeat at the hands of his opponent in a highly anticipated bout.
White, known for his no-nonsense approach, didn’t mince words when asked about Magomedov’s loss. “It’s always tough to see a fighter experience their first defeat, especially when they’ve been on such a dominant streak,” White said. “But that’s the nature of the sport – anything can happen on any given night. It’s how a fighter bounces back from a loss that truly defines their character.”
White praised Magomedov for his resilience and sportsmanship in the face of defeat, noting that the fighter had taken the loss in stride and vowed to come back stronger in his next fight. “Shara is a talented athlete with a bright future ahead of him,” White said. “I have no doubt that he will learn from this experience and use it to fuel his fire for future successes in the octagon.”
As for Magomedov’s future in the UFC, White remained optimistic about his prospects. “Shara is a young fighter with a lot of potential,” White said. “I have no doubt that he will bounce back from this setback and continue to make waves in the UFC. It’s all part of the journey for any fighter, and I have no doubt that Shara will rise to the occasion.”
Overall, White’s reaction to Magomedov’s first loss at UFC Saudi Arabia was one of encouragement and support, highlighting the resilience and determination that are essential qualities for success in the world of mixed martial arts. Fans can expect to see Magomedov back in the octagon before long, ready to prove himself once again on the biggest stage in the sport.
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Jed Hoyer continues to wheel and deal for the Chicago Cubs this winter.
Connected to multiple high-profile players at this point in time, the front office is weighing the decision between going “all in” this season in a loaded National League and continuing to plan for the future.
They made a move on Sunday, but it wasn’t for one of the stars.
Per Jon Heyman of The New York Post, Nick Lopez is joining the Cubs. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports it’s on a minor league deal.
This adds another infielder to the equation as Chicago gets ready for their early Spring Training period based on them beginning the upcoming campaign in Japan against the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18-19.
Nico Hoerner’s status for Opening Day is up in the air after undergoing offseason surgery, and while Dansby Swanson says he’ll be ready for Game 1 coming off his own injury, having insurance is never a bad thing, especially when there are already questions at third base.
Lopez isn’t an offensive wizard by any means.
Across his six Major League seasons, he’s produced a slash line of .248/.312/.314 with an OPS+ that’s 26 points below the league average.
However, with the Chicago White Sox last year, he produced his best season since his breakout in 2021 as a member of the Kansas City Royals.
Lopez slashed .241/.312/.294 with an OPS+ of 76 across his 124 games and 455 plate appearances. Nothing to write home about, but he was worth five Outs Above Average at second base and shortstop, which is certainly valuable off the bench.
The Chicago Cubs have added more depth to their infield by signing former White Sox infielder, Yolmer Sanchez. Sanchez, who spent the last six seasons with the White Sox, brings versatility and experience to the Cubs’ roster.
Sanchez is known for his strong defense and ability to play multiple infield positions, including second base, third base, and shortstop. He is also a switch-hitter, which adds another dimension to the Cubs’ lineup.
With injuries and inconsistencies plaguing the Cubs’ infield in recent years, Sanchez provides a reliable option off the bench and could even compete for a starting role. His energetic playing style and leadership qualities will also be valuable in the clubhouse.
Overall, the addition of Yolmer Sanchez gives the Cubs more depth and flexibility in their infield, which could prove to be crucial as they aim to compete for a playoff spot in the upcoming season. Cubs fans should be excited to see what Sanchez brings to the team in 2022.
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Charli XCX has shared a new, limited edition version of her Grammy-nominated BRAT, this time titled brat and it’s completely different (offering the same remixes featured on this fall’s brat and it’s completely different but it’s still brat). The new physical release isn’t just a new way for fans of our No. 1 album of 2024 to enjoy the hits; the vinyl itself is also, appropriately, filled with a white powder.
Available via Blood Records, brat and it’s completely different will only be available to pre-order until 10am ET on January 31st. Score a copy here.
This weekend, Charli will vie for Album of the Year (among six other categories) at the 67th Grammy Awards, where she’s also slated to perform. See the full list of 2025 Grammy nominations here.
As twilight for the BRAT era finally seems to be approaching, Charli is gearing up for a major acting turn: she’s slated to produce and appear in an A24 film based on a concept of her own. With additional projects on the horizon, she’ll also be appearing in a remake of the 1978 horror film Faces of Death, an adventure comedy titled Sacrifice, a Poland-based Pete Ohs film titled Erupcja, and Overcompensating, the Benito Skinner comedy series where she earned a guest role.
VAULT OPEN! Hot on the heels of her cultural phenom BRAT, @charli_xcx delivers ‘brat and it’s completely different’, a remix project pressed exclusively to white powder filled LP with white second disc: https://t.co/MLSS3xGpNH pic.twitter.com/58ia8Fm2pW
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Charli XCX fans, get ready to add a unique piece to your collection because the pop sensation has just released a limited edition BRAT Remix vinyl filled with white powder!
The vinyl features a remix of Charli XCX’s hit song “BRAT” and comes packaged in a clear sleeve filled with white powder, giving it a one-of-a-kind aesthetic. The remix itself is a fresh take on the original track, with new beats and production that will have you dancing all night long.
This exclusive release is sure to become a coveted item among collectors and fans of Charli XCX. Make sure to grab your copy before they sell out!
Are you excited to get your hands on this special vinyl release? Let us know in the comments below!
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Calling all ‘365’ party girls! Charli xcx has launched a limited edition ‘Brat‘ vinyl, filled with “white powder“.
Set to launch on February 28, ‘brat and it’s completely different’ has been created by unusual vinyl specialists Bad World, and will be distributed by limited press platform Blood Records.
The limited edition consists of tracks from ‘Brat’ remix album ‘Brat and It’s Completely Different but Also Still Brat‘, which debuted in October last year — featuring collaborations from Ariana Grande, Bladee, Shygirl, Lorde and more.
In a homage to the hedonistic motifs of “‘Brat’ Summer“, disc one is filled with a white powder that shifts and moves as the record spins, while disc two has a clean white press.
Read this next: ‘Brat’ crowned 2024 Word of the Year by Collins Dictionary
Blood Records posted a demonstration of the record on Instagram, describing the vinyl as “a remix project pressed exclusively to white powder filled LP.” Underneath the clip, Charli commented: “salt !”
Bad World made headlines last year with another tongue-in-cheek design, having created “bathwater” liquid-filled vinyl for the Saltburn motion picture soundtrack. The team has also developed a “diamond-filled” LP for Elton John’s ‘Diamonds: The Greatest Hits’ and a “honey-filled” record for Troye Silvan’s ‘Something To Give Each Other’.
Read this next: Saltburn soundtrack LP features “bathwater” liquid-filled vinyl design
The design has been met with a mixed reaction from social media users, with some praising the cheeky nod — instagram user heterpenry commented on Blood Records’ post: “we have cocaine filled AND cum filled records. the world is so beautiful,” while another added: “coke vinyl is certainly a new one but i love it!”
Others have slammed the design, accusing Charli of “glamourising drug use.” Twitter user @folkloreilidh wrote: “I really hate to be that “too woke” friend but the glamourising of drugs that this “era” has brought is in fact really boring. As someone who’s watched people’s lives be destroyed by drugs both in my personal life and in work, it seems so damaging in my opinion.”
‘brat and it’s completely different’ will be available to pre-order from Bad World for the next two hours for £55.00, head to Bad World’s website to get yours.
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Tracklist:
Side A
1. 360 featuring robyn & yung lean
2. Club classics featuring bb trickz
3. Sympathy is a knife featuring ariana grande
4. I might say something stupid featuring the 1975 & jon hopkins
Side B
5. Talk talk featuring troye sivan
6. Von dutch a. g. cook remix featuring addison rae
7. Everything is romantic featuring caroline polachek
8. Rewind featuring bladee
Side C
9. So I featuring a. g. cook
10. Girl, so confusing featuring lorde
11. Apple featuring the japanese house
12. B2b featuring tinashe
Side D
13. Mean girls featuring julian casablancas
14. I think about it all the time featuring bon iver
15. 365 featuring shygirl
16. Guess featuring billie eilish
17. Spring breakers featuring kesha
Charli XCX, the pop sensation known for her bold and edgy style, has just announced the release of a limited edition vinyl for her hit album “Brat” that is sure to turn heads. The special edition vinyl will be filled with a mysterious white powder, adding a unique and unexpected element to the collector’s item.
Fans of Charli XCX have been eagerly anticipating the release of this limited edition vinyl, which is set to drop next month. The “Brat” vinyl will feature all the tracks from the album, including fan favorites like “Claws” and “Vroom Vroom”, but with a twist. The addition of the white powder adds an element of surprise and intrigue, making this vinyl a must-have for any die-hard Charli XCX fan.
In a statement about the release, Charli XCX explained, “I wanted to do something special for my fans with this limited edition vinyl. The white powder is a nod to the rebellious and daring spirit of the ‘Brat’ album, and I think it adds a cool and unexpected touch to the overall aesthetic.”
The limited edition “Brat” vinyl is sure to sell out quickly, so fans are encouraged to pre-order their copy as soon as possible. Don’t miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind collector’s item from one of pop music’s most innovative artists.
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Volcano and Dante’s Peak. Deep Impact and Armageddon. Hollywood sometimes offers up these pairs of similar cinematic experiences, and one such example, the action outing White House Down
, is all set to stream for free next month. As you can now ascertain from the title, White House Down’s cinematic partner is the Gerard Butler-led Olympus Has Fallen, both of which were released in 2013. However, while the latter follows Butler’s unstoppable Secret Service agent, White House Down gives audiences Channing Tatum
as an out-of-his-depth veteran who must dig deep to save the President of the United States.
Directed by the master of the disaster movie, Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow) and written by James Vanderbilt, White House Down stars Channing Tatum alongside Jamie Foxx as James Sawyer, President of the United States, with the pair finding themselves under attack during a White House tour. The rest of the cast includes Maggie Gyllenhaal, Jason Clarke, Richard Jenkins, Joey King, and James Woods. The action movie is coming to free streaming on Tubi
from February 1, and you can check out the official synopsis below.
“Capitol police officer John Cale has just been denied his dream job of protecting President James Sawyer as a member of the Secret Service. Not wanting to disappoint his young daughter with the bad news, Cale takes her on a tour of the White House. While he and his daughter are there, a heavily armed paramilitary group attacks and seizes control. As the nation’s government dissolves in chaos, only Cale can save his daughter, the president and the country.”
Unlike Gerard Butler’s Has Fallen franchise, White House Down never received a sequel. There’s little difference between the critical and audience response, with Channing Tatum’s action movie faring better with the former (52% to Olympus Has Fallen’s 50%) and only slightly worse with audiences (62% to 66%). So, like most things Hollywood, the lack of a follow-up no doubt comes down to box office, with White House Down grossing $205 million worldwide against a budget of $150 million, while Olympus Has Fallen earned $170 million against its $70 million budget. It seems there’s only room for one B-movie action series with beginnings in the White House.
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The lack of a White House Down 2 (Houses of Parliament Down? Eiffel Tower Down?) also likely comes down to the leads of the two movies. While Tatum has since shifted to comedy with the likes of the Jump Street franchise, comedy-drama with the Magic Mike series, the world of Marvel with Deadpool & Wolverine, and dark thrillers like Blink Twice, Gerard Butler continues to dominate the action genre, with his latest offering, Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, being met with solid reviews from both critics and audiences alike. Channing Tatum has several projects currently in the pipeline, including the satirical war movie Atropia and the crime drama Roofman.
Get ready for some high-octane action with “White House Down” starring Channing Tatum! Starting next month, you can stream this thrilling movie for free and be on the edge of your seat as Tatum takes on terrorists who have taken over the White House.
With intense fight scenes, explosive action sequences, and Tatum’s charismatic performance, “White House Down” is a must-watch for any action movie fan. Don’t miss your chance to see this adrenaline-pumping film from the comfort of your own home.
Get ready to experience the ultimate showdown at the White House with Channing Tatum in “White House Down” streaming free next month. Get your popcorn ready and prepare for a wild ride!
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Bill Maher called China the “new Islam” and accused the left of not being “honest” about their threat “because they’re not white.”
During a panel discussion on Friday’s Real Time , Maher brought up China’s advancements in AI, noting the China startup DeepSeek has emerged as a major rival to US companies recently. The comedian compared the race between the United States and China on the technology front to the space race between the US and Russia.
He said:
“Sputnik is at the beginning of the space race in the late 50s. There were Russians. We thought we were going to beat them to the moon. And Russians put up some satellite. I forget what it was. It was Sputnik. Sputnik one. And then suddenly we were like, fuck, they could beat us. And now we are doing this. We are at that moment. That’s why they’re calling it a Sputnik moment with AI. We thought we were way ahead of China.”
Maher also noted former FBI Director Christopher Wray has recently warned of cyberattacks by China on critical US infrastructure.
Maher called China “kind of an evil empire” and said liberals are unwilling to treat them as such being they “make everything about race.”
“I mean, we couldn’t look into the origins of COVID being from the lab, which now the CIA, this week, has joined the FBI and many other organizations saying it probably did come from a lab. I said it from the beginning. It’s being studied in this lab where it breaks out. Really? We’re gonna even wonder about this?” he said, going on to cite a New York Times reporter calling Covid lab leak theories potentially racist and not plausible.
Maher declared China is “the new Islam” in that people are too hesitant to criticize out of fear for how they’ll be perceived.
“China’s like the new Islam. We can’t be honest about them because they’re not white,” he said. “And China, okay, I’m sorry, kids, they do some bad things, China. And we should just recognize that.”
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In a recent episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” the outspoken comedian and political commentator Bill Maher made controversial remarks about China, comparing the country to Islam and criticizing the left for not being honest about the country due to its non-white status.
During the segment, Maher discussed the Chinese government’s crackdown on democracy activists in Hong Kong and their treatment of the Uighur Muslim minority in Xinjiang. He referred to China as the “new Islam,” suggesting that the country’s authoritarian regime and human rights abuses were being overlooked by the left because they are not white.
Maher’s comments sparked backlash from some viewers and social media users, with many accusing him of perpetuating racist stereotypes and oversimplifying complex geopolitical issues. Others defended Maher, arguing that he was simply pointing out the hypocrisy of the left in their criticism of certain countries over others.
Regardless of one’s stance on Maher’s remarks, it is clear that his comments have once again stirred up debate and controversy, highlighting the complexities of navigating political discourse in an increasingly polarized world.
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