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On TV, the Democratic National Convention is being set up to be a flawless, well-produced and compelling primetime infotainment. In person, just getting to the United Center, on the near west side of Chicago, is a logistical adventure, even for those who have long attended these gatherings. Following the assassination attempt on Donald Trump last […]
EXCLUSIVE: Despite the ardent wishes of politicians and pop fans, Taylor Swift will not be appearing at the Democratic National Convention this week. “Everybody loves Taylor, but having her here would overshadow everything,” a DNC insider tells Deadline of a drop-in by the “Shake It Off” singer. “Think about it, no one would remember a […]
The 2024 Democratic National Convention takes place in Chicago at the United Center beginning Monday, August 19 and runs until Thursday, August 22. Programming begins as early as 7 a.m. local time/8 a.m. ET with delegation breakfasts, and blocs of events are broken up into morning, midday and evening sessions. Primetime events takes place in […]
Mickey Guyton, Jason Isbell and James Taylor will perform at the Democratic National Convention this evening. Taylor practiced You’ve Got A Friend in the afternoon to a largely empty United Center arena. His rehearsal came about a half hour before President Joe Biden did a walk through of the stage, in advance of his speech, […]
EXCLUSIVE: Vice President Kamala Harris has turned to an old friend and Hollywood veteran to help reintroduce her to the nation and the world at the Democratic National Convention this week. Reginald Hudlin has directed the short film on Harris that will precede the VP taking to the stage on Thursday for her acceptance speech […]
The highlight of tonight’s Democratic National Convention will be a speech by President Joe Biden in what is expected to be an emotional moment following his decision to step aside. First Lady Jill Biden also is expected to make remarks, and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton also is in the lineup. Others who will […]
ABC News has tapped Almin Karamehmedovic, executive producer of its top rated World News Tonight, as its next president. Karamehmedovic will report to Debra OConnell, president of Disney news group and networks. He succeeds Kim Godwin, who departed earlier this year after a sometimes tumultuous tenure. In his role, Karamehmedovic will oversee the news divisions […]
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