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Indian Express
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘Not an actor, he's a brand': Hunter Biden blasts George Clooney over father's fall in politics
In a no-holds-barred interview, Hunter Biden, son of former US president Joe Biden lashed out at an actor and a well known Democratic supporter George Clooney, the man he blames for leading the end of his father Joe Biden's political career. In a raw exchange, the Biden junior accused Clooney of betrayal, slammed his political influence and defended the former president's decisions and legacy. Speaking to Channel 5 News, Hunter Biden condemned Clooney for his 2024 op-ed in The New York Times, which called on the Democratic Party to replace Joe Biden as its 2024 presidential nominee. Just days after the piece was published, Joe Biden dropped out of the race, ending a five decade long political career. 'Fu** him and everybody around him. I don't have to be f***ing nice… I agree with Quentin Tarantino. George Clooney is not a f***ing actor. He's a brand,' Hunter stated, referencing Clooney's influence. The op-ed, titled 'I Love Joe Biden. But We Need a New Nominee,' marked a turning point in the 2024 campaign season. Clooney, a longtime friend of former President Barack Obama cited Biden's poor debate performance against Donald Trump as reasons to step aside. But Hunter Biden, now emerging from years of public battles with addiction and legal scrutiny believes Clooney's motives were personal. According to Hunter, the Hollywood star was enraged over Biden's criticism of the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a move that had been promoted by Clooney's wife, human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. 'He was bitc***g to senior White House staff that he was angry the President didn't pay homage to her,' Hunter claimed. 'He was furious that my dad didn't bow down.' In another part of the interview as well as on a podcast with former Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison, Hunter dismissed Clooney's political relevance and accused him of undermining a man who served the country for over half a century. 'Do you think a voter in Green Bay, Wisconsin, gives a sh** what George Clooney thinks about who she should vote for? He's a celebrity with a soapbox, not a public servant,' Hunter said, adding, 'What right do you have to step on a man who gave 52 years of his life to this country?' Hunter also addressed the first debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump widely considered the night the campaign unraveled. 'He was tired as sh**,' Hunter said. 'They give him Ambien to sleep, and he gets up on that stage like a deer in headlights. It played right into every story people wanted to tell.' Hunter also firmly denied that the small bag of cocaine discovered in a West Wing locker in 2023 belonged to him, a theory widely floated by conservative media and political opponents. 'Why would I bring cocaine into the White House and stick it in a cubby outside the Situation Room?' he asked, stressing on that he has been sober since June 2019. The FBI recently reopened its investigation into the incident following Donald Trump's return to office in January 2025. While no suspects were ever named, the case remains a favorite talking point in GOP circles. 'He gave everything to this country. And a celebrity decides he's no longer good enough? Fu** that,' Hunter said.
Daily Mirror
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Strictly's Dan Walker admits he disappeared from TV due to family commitment
Strictly Come Dancing star, Dan Walker, has broken his silence after leaving viewers concerned following his lengthy absence from Channel 5 News and Classic FM Presenter, Dan Walker, has assured fans there is nothing to worry about after taking leave from his Channel 5 News and Classic FM shows. The former Football Focus host, 48, is one of the nation's most recognisable presenters and is usually on our screens weeknights on Channel 5 and on the radio on Sunday for Classic FM. However, Dan has recently been absent from both programmes, prompting viewers to express their concern. Revealing the real reason for his mysterious disappearance, he took to Instagram, saying the "answer is twofold". Explaining that he'd been on a family holiday as well as filming a new show for Channel 5, he said, sitting in his car: "Hello, I've been asked by quite a few people if I've left Channel 5 and why I've disappeared from Classic FM. The answer is twofold." Dan continued: "First is, I'm on holiday with the family for a couple of weeks and the second is that I'm filming a new series for Channel 5, which you should be able to see I think in September, which I can't tell you too much about but it's going to be great fun. "So that's why I've not been on the telly. The radio I'll be back on Monday and I'll be back on 5 News in a couple of weeks time once I've finished filming the series. "There you go, that's the answer, it looks like the lovely weather is over, the rain has returned, have a great day." BBC Breakfast viewers were stunned when Dan jumped shipped and headed over to Channel 5 in 2022. Dan had been at the helm on the red sofa at the Beeb since 2016, but decided it was time for a change - as well as a lie-in. Speaking on This Morning, he admitted he used to "cry in the toilets" while at the BBC as he opened up about his tough schedule. Talking to hosts Dermot O'Leary and Josie Gibson, he said: "When I used to do BBC Breakfast, you know what it's like. If that alarm goes off at three that's far too early, that's flight to Spain time isn't it. "I get up now about 5.30am/ 5.45am, which is essentially a lie in and I feel great, I feel refreshed and I really enjoy the job I do." He continued: "By Wednesday I was, like, full zombie mode. And also you get really emotional. By Wednesday I was like, end of the show, you are like, in the toilets just crying. "Anything sets you off. Someone says something nice about your trousers and you are like [fake cries]. Not everyday, but I think you just get a little bit emotional when you are sleep-deprived." Dan went on to bag a reported £1.5million deal with Channel 5 to host it's nightly news programme in 2022. He made the announcement posting a short video on Twitter, now X, with the caption: "Here we go. See you next Monday at 5, on 5.
Edinburgh Live
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Dan Walker issues update after going 'missing' from Channel 5 News
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Dan Walker has reassured his followers this week as fans realised he had 'disappeared' from Channel 5 News and his Classic FM gigs. The 48-year-old joined the station back in 2022, six years after fronting BBC Breakfast alongside Louise Minchin. With many noticing his recent absence from TV and radio, Dan took to social media to address his whereabouts. Sharing a video on Instagram, he said: "Hello, now I've been asked by quite a few people if I've left Channel 5 and why I've disappeared from Classic FM. The answer is twofold. "The first is I'm on holiday with the family for a couple of weeks. And the second is that I'm filming a new series for Channel 5 which you'll be able to see I think in September, which I can't tell you too much about. (Image: (Image: ITV)) "But it's gonna be great fun. So that's why I've not been on the telly." Detailing when people can expect to hear him once again, Dan revealed that he'll be back on the airwaves on Monday. Although it may be a little bit longer until his followers see him back on screens, as he shared, it'll be a couple more weeks until he returns to 5 News. (Image: Dan Walker Instagram) He added: "Once I've finished filming this series. There you go. That's the answer. It looks like the lovely weather is over. The rain has returned. Have a great day." Since joining the Chanel 5 family, fans have seen Dan take part in a series of shows, including one with a fellow Strictly Come Dancing star and close friend, Helen Skelton. The duo have ventured over the Yorkshire Dales together, exploring the county's renowned scenic spots to smaller hidden gems. (Image: (Image: CHANNEL 5)) At the time, Dan took to Twitter to share the news, as he wrote: "We loved filming with a brilliant team at Daisybeck and we are really proud of the show and hope you love it just as much as you did the first series last year. "We hope it makes you smile but also realise what a beautiful place Yorkshire is and how blessed we are to call this amazing island home." Could Dan be on the road once again exploring another place in the UK? Yorkshire Great and Small With Dan and Helen is available to watch on Channel 5.
South Wales Argus
25-06-2025
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
World leaders gather to discuss defence amid Israel-Iran tensions
Sir Keir Starmer is among those in The Hague for a gathering of the alliance, having called on the Middle Eastern nations to maintain the pause in hostilities. In a conversation with the French and German leaders at the summit on Tuesday, Sir Keir 'reflected on the volatile situation in the Middle East,' according to a Downing Street spokeswoman. The leaders agreed that 'now was the time for diplomacy and for Iran to come to the negotiating table', the spokeswoman added. It comes as intelligence reports in the US suggested that the American attack on Iran's nuclear programme over the weekend have only set it back by a few months, rather than destroyed it as Donald Trump previously suggested. The White House pushed back on the reports on Tuesday evening, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying it was 'flat out wrong'. 'The leaking of this alleged assessment is a clear attempt to demean President Trump, and discredit the brave fighter pilots who conducted a perfectly executed mission to obliterate Iran's nuclear programme,' she said in a statement. Mr Trump also condemned the leak in a post on Truth Social, calling the US raid 'one of the most successful military strikes in history'. 'THE NUCLEAR SITES IN IRAN ARE COMPLETELY DESTROYED! BOTH THE TIIMES AND CNN ARE GETTING SLAMMED BY THE PUBLIC!' he wrote. Earlier on Tuesday, Sir Keir had said that the US had helped in 'alleviating' the threat of nuclear capability for Iran with their strikes on Saturday. Asked on his visit to The Hague whether he personally felt safe with Mr Trump in the White House and why others should, the Prime Minister told Channel 5 News: 'Look, I think what we've seen over the last few days is the Americans alleviating a threat to nuclear weaponry by the Iranians and bringing about a ceasefire in the early hours of today. 'I think now what needs to happen is that ceasefire needs to be maintained, and that will be the focus of our attention, our engagement, our discussions, because that ceasefire provides the space for the negotiations that need to take place.' Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Tuesday the US had helped in 'alleviating' the threat of nuclear capability for Iran (Kin Cheung/PA) After the ceasefire was initially struck early on Tuesday, Israel claimed Iran had violated the deal by carrying out strikes after it came into force. Mr Trump called for Israel to withdraw its warplanes, and claimed both it and Iran 'don't know what the f*** they're doing' as he departed for the summit in the Netherlands. The UK has continued to evacuate Britons out of Israel, and a second flight left Tel Aviv on Tuesday. The Foreign Office confirmed the plane had left Israel and said further flights would be considered depending on demand. Meanwhile, the Liberal Democrats have said that MPs should be given a vote in the event of any future deployment of troops. The party's foreign affairs spokesman Calum Miller said: 'With the Middle East in the throes of an all-out regional war, we are reckoning once again with the prospect of the UK becoming embroiled in foreign conflict. 'No one knows the fragility of peace in that region, or the price paid for our safety, better than our British troops. It's critical that, if they are asked to put their lives on the line for the UK in active conflict zones, this decision is subject to the strongest democratic scrutiny our country can offer.'
Glasgow Times
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
World leaders gather to discuss defence amid Israel-Iran tensions
Sir Keir Starmer is among those in The Hague for a gathering of the alliance, having called on the Middle Eastern nations to maintain the pause in hostilities. In a conversation with the French and German leaders at the summit on Tuesday, Sir Keir 'reflected on the volatile situation in the Middle East,' according to a Downing Street spokeswoman. The leaders agreed that 'now was the time for diplomacy and for Iran to come to the negotiating table', the spokeswoman added. It comes as intelligence reports in the US suggested that the American attack on Iran's nuclear programme over the weekend have only set it back by a few months, rather than destroyed it as Donald Trump previously suggested. The White House pushed back on the reports on Tuesday evening, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt saying it was 'flat out wrong'. 'The leaking of this alleged assessment is a clear attempt to demean President Trump, and discredit the brave fighter pilots who conducted a perfectly executed mission to obliterate Iran's nuclear programme,' she said in a statement. Earlier on Tuesday Sir Keir had said that the US had helped in 'alleviating' the threat of nuclear capability for Iran with their strikes on Saturday. Asked on his visit to The Hague whether he personally felt safe with Mr Trump in the White House and why others should, the Prime Minister told Channel 5 News: 'Look, I think what we've seen over the last few days is the Americans alleviating a threat to nuclear weaponry by the Iranians and bringing about a ceasefire in the early hours of today. 'I think now what needs to happen is that ceasefire needs to be maintained, and that will be the focus of our attention, our engagement, our discussions, because that ceasefire provides the space for the negotiations that need to take place.' Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said on Tuesday the US had helped in 'alleviating' the threat of nuclear capability for Iran (Kin Cheung/PA) After the ceasefire was initially struck early on Tuesday, Israel claimed Iran had violated the deal by carrying out strikes after it came into force. Mr Trump called for Israel to withdraw its warplanes, and claimed both it and Iran 'don't know what the f*** they're doing' as he departed for the summit in the Netherlands. The UK has continued to evacuate Britons out of Israel, and a second flight left Tel Aviv on Tuesday. The Foreign Office confirmed the plane had left Israel and said further flights would be considered depending on demand. Meanwhile, the Liberal Democrats have said that MPs should be given a vote in the event of any future deployment of troops. The party's foreign affairs spokesman Calum Miller said: 'With the Middle East in the throes of an all-out regional war, we are reckoning once again with the prospect of the UK becoming embroiled in foreign conflict. 'No one knows the fragility of peace in that region, or the price paid for our safety, better than our British troops. It's critical that, if they are asked to put their lives on the line for the UK in active conflict zones, this decision is subject to the strongest democratic scrutiny our country can offer.'
