Democrats are flooding Chicago this week as the Windy City hosts the Democratic National Convention to officially nominate Kamala Harris as their nominee, and as you can expect, there are going to be a few celebrities in the mix as well. Who will be there? And most importantly, will Beyoncé be there? Let's get into it.
A few of the confirmed celebs with roles during the DNC include Scandal stars Tony Goldwyn and Kerry Washington, Mindy Kaling, and The View's Ana Navarro. We also know Veep's Julia Louis-Dreyfus will be there, although what role she'll play hasn't been confirmed yet. Other celebs likely in the mix include John Legend, Octavia Spencer, Billy Porter, and queens from RuPaul's Drag Race.
The biggest question is whether Beyoncé will make an appearance. Nothing has been confirmed yet, but even if it was confirmed it wouldn't be until right before it happens. I'm guessing if she does show up, it will be on Thursday when Kamala Harris speaks.
I'll be covering the DNC all week long on the Parting Shot podcast. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss anything.
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As Lainey Wilson prepares for her new album to finally be released, she told Newsweek she's anxious about sharing her vulnerability with the world. The prolific singer-songwriter has earned praise from the industry and this year alone she has won a Grammy for best country album, a People's Choice Award for female country artist of the year and entertainer of the year at the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards.
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