| | | | | Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer speaks during the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on Sunday in Los Angeles. Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images | | | Spicer Does the Emmys: Were you surprised? I wasn't.
"Music Is Not a Crime!": Faygo and the First Amendment at the Juggalo March
Kid Rock the Vote: The musician says he is registering voters at his Detroit shows | | | What the White House is Talking About:
President Trump is in New York City today, attending his first United Nations General Assembly. He'll meet today with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and then later with French President Emmanuel Macron. In the evening he'll convene a meeting with Latin American leaders.
What the White House Press Corps is Talking About:
The importance of Trump's appearance at the UNGA can't be overstated this week as North Korea continues to be top of mind. But, yeah, I'm also wondering if any world leaders will call out the president for his weekend retweet of his golf ball whacking Hillary Clinton. SMDH.
Forgive Me:
Regarding Trump's tweet below, I can't help but wonder: Did anyone reach out? Would he still make the tiles better? | | Credit: @realDonaldTrump/Twitter
Guys, Learn Not to do This:
Classified conversations at steakhouses have been around for years, and for the most part the journalistic guidance on such overheards at lunch hour is to not report. But, as with most nuances of the Trump administration, the rules have apparently changed. New York Times reporter Ken Vogel eavesdropped on a conversation at BLT Steak between the president's lawyer Ty Cobb, and another Washington lawyer, John Dowd. Cobb was apparently discussing the Russia investigation and some other choice tidbits. As CNN's Manu Raju points out, it's been a banner few weeks for Cobb -- oof. So let this be a lesson to you, DC power-lunch types, the gig is up. Vogel, who ironically was known for his loud voice in the Politico newsroom, where he spent many years before going to the Times this summer, even snapped this pic of Cobb and Dowd. | | | Credit: @kenvogel/Twitter | | Spicer Does The Emmys:
Were you surprised? I wasn't. I did, however, think the joke choice wasn't a good one. I'm on the side of the people who think joking about lying to the press and public isn't funny -- I wish he would have done something else. Here's Brian Stelter's smart take on the Spicer controversy. What isn't in dispute is that Spicer is living his best life. I ran into him the other day and he seemed happier than he'd been in months, which probably isn't a surprise. He was apparently mobbed last night at the awards show and post-events. On his Instagram, Spicer said it was a "date night" for he and wife Rebecca.
Kellyanne Conway on "Fox & Friends" this morning actually had the hottest take on the Emmys. I actually think she's spot-on with this: | | | Credit: @DavidWright_CNN/Twitter | | Our Daily Melania:
By my count, this is the sixth US Weekly cover for Melania Trump since Trump became the GOP nominee. This one is headlined, "My Side of the Story," but there's literally nothing new from the first lady in the piece -- they use quotes from an interview she did with the mag in 2015. Tabloids, they tricky. But, if you *really* want to know what's up with Melania, you should read my story that published this weekend on CNN. | | Credit: usmagazine.com
Emmys Fashion Wrap-Up:
The good news is, there were a lot more good dresses than bad. The bad news is, a coven of Hollywood stylists still get together over matcha tea and pick which three or four trends will rule the red carpet by dressing their clients in similar-but-different looks. Ok, I made that last part up, but in my head this is how I see it happening -- why else would everyone be wearing silver sparkles and/or feathers?
Best: My favorites were the two silver numbers (I liked Sarah Paulson's Carolina Herrera way better than Tracee Ellis Ross's Chanel Haute Couture, but both were good fashion), Claire Foy's sophisticated Oscar de la Renta black jumpsuit with silver rope knot detail, and Priyanka Chopra's beautiful, long-sleeved custom Balmain with feather trim and metallic silver pattern. I also really liked Jessica Biel's "Dynasty"-esque Ralph & Russo Couture -- the back was divine. | | Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images (Paulson, Foy, Chopra, Biel); Mark Ralston/Getty Images (Ross)
Worst: I'm really not sure what happened with Reese Witherspoon, who looked like a cocktail waitress in this oddly fitting Stella McCartney jacket/dress situation. And is Heidi Klum wearing donuts on her ears? Much to discuss. I'm hoping Ariel Winter is just going through a phase; she's young. But Rachel Evan Wood should know better than to channel Fred Astaire in this Jeremy Scott for Moschino wide-legged white tux ensemble. | | | Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images (Witherspoon); Frazer Harrison/Getty Images (Klum, Winter); Mark Ralston/Getty Images (Wood) | | What Washington is Talking About:
Last week's last-minute, long-shot Obamacare repeal attempt from Sens. Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy is becoming a thing, with Repub leadership looking at a possible vote later this month and seeing if they can get a CBO score sooner rather than later. Also, the Senate today is expected to vote on the National Defense Authorization Act.
What America is Talking About:
Last night's Emmys, which had several politically themed winners, including "Veep" for comedy series, "The Handmaid's Tale" for drama series, and President Trump impersonator Alec Baldwin and Hillary Clinton/Kellyanne Conway impersonator Kate McKinnon for supporting actor and actress in a comedy series for their work on "SNL."
Poll of the Day:
Only 28% of Americans are satisfied with the way the US is being governed, according to a Gallup poll. The dissatisfaction crosses the political spectrum, but Repubs are more likely to be satisfied than Dems, 47% to 10%. | | Credit: Gallup
Faygo and the First Amendment at the Juggalo March:
I've never been to a protest quite like the Juggalo March. At times, it felt more like a party with music blasting, marijuana in the air and Faygo, the Detroit soda Juggalos are fond of, flowing. By the protest's end, the steps in front of the Reflecting Pool were sticky with it, but Juggalo volunteers made sure it was free of garbage, picking up stray Faygo bottles and caps. Protesters were happy to talk to the press and they cheered the media there for covering it.
Juggalos, for those who are unfamiliar, are fans of the band Insane Clown Posse, or what Beliebers are for Justin and Little Monsters are for Lady Gaga. In 2011, the FBI classified them as a "loosely organized hybrid gang," and Saturday, they gathered to protest that classification and share their stories about how it's affected their lives. Some said their support for the band was brought up in custody cases for their children. Some said they've lost jobs. Others said they've been harassed for their tattoos or car decals of the Juggalo symbol, a silhouette of a man holding a hatchet. | | Credit: Hunter Schwarz
"I've been pulled over before for the hachetman stickers on my car," Scott Young, an Indiana Juggalo told me. "That's the first thing they notice."
Juggalos held up signs that read, "I'm A Juggalo Not A Thuggalo," "Faygo Not Fascism," "Don't Shoot I'm Just A Music Fan With A Really Big Family," and "Is Your Band Next?" They marched down Constitution Ave. and around the Washington Monument, chanting "Music is not a crime!" as curious tourists pulled out their phones to snap pics of protesters in clown makeup.
Juggalos revel in being a community of misfits. They acknowledge they might be a little weird, and they celebrate that they've found a place they can be weird together. Speakers during the rally were interrupted with chants of "fa-mi-ly." On Saturday, that idea of family became political, as their community is the latest in a line of First Amendment fights over music that's included artists like NWA and 2 Live Crew.
"If it happens to us, it can happen to you," said Kevin Gill, a Juggalo and podcast host who introduced the speakers. "If we allow this to stand we're allowing a Trojan horse into our justice system. They can use this precedent to set their sights on electronic dance music and DJ culture, jam bands, underground metal, punk and hardcore," before jokingly adding, "NSYNC, Justin Bieber fans, anybody could be next."
The crowd then began chanting "Bieber! Bieber!" | | Shaggy 2 Dope, one half of Insane Clown Posse, in clown makeup, with band mate Violent J walking behind him, at the march. Credit: Al Drago/Getty Images
There were performances from musicians on the Insane Clown Posse's Psychopathic Records, and ICP themselves took the stage in an earnest and profanity-laced speech about what they were marching for.
"I'm not gay, but I would f***ing march for the right for two people to marry each other if they wanted," ICP member Violent J said. "I would f***ing march for a redneck's right for his neck to be red. I don't want to take nobody's rights away for anything they want unless they want to hurt or be foul or hurt feelings or walk around projecting negative energy."
"Maybe they looked at us and thought, 'Man, those are the world's most hated people supporting the world's most hated bands, bumping the world's most hated music, they'll be an easy target,'" he said of the FBI. "It ain't going down like that, my friends."
If You Listen to One ICP Song, Make It This One:
Their version of Christina Aguilera's "Beautiful."
Kid Rock The Vote:
It's still unclear what Kid Rock's political ambitions or plans are, but he's making good on his vow to encourage fans to register to vote. He tweeted Sunday that he's registering people at his shows in Detroit (he's in the middle of a sort of mini-residency at Little Caesars Arena there and has two dates there this week).
You know, if you were a musician who wanted to run for office, signing up fans to vote at your shows in your home state is a pretty smart way to target your future voters... | | Credit: @KidRock/Twitter
Brady Hopes Kaepernick "Gets Another Shot":
Quarterback Tom Brady told "CBS This Morning" Sunday he hopes Colin Kaepernick will play again in the NFL. He said:
"I've always watched him and admired him, the way that he's played. He was a great young quarterback. He came to our stadium and beat us and took his team to the Super Bowl. He accomplished a lot in the pros as a player. And he's certainly qualified, and I hope he gets a shot."
Madonna Says Her Tour Predicted Political Unrest
Madonna kicked off her Rebel Heart Tour in 2015, but finally released a live album and film of it Friday. She spoke with Entertainment Weekly about how she predicted "the election and then what's happened in the rest of the world" and how that's reflected in her work. | | Credit: Entertainment Weekly
Street Art Sighting:
Also on the Mall this weekend was the "Mother of All Rallies," also known as M.O.A.R. If we're being frank, though, it was more like the kid brother of all rallies. It wasn't actually all that big, and the Juggalos had them beat. But, they did have this traveling "Trump Unity Bridge." It's a parade float-quality trailer that was pulled up to start the rally. | | Credit: Hunter Schwarz
Send me your pics of political street art to coverlinehunter@cnn.com, tweet me @hunterschwarz or tag @cnncoverline on Instagram. | | | | | | |
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