Stephen A. Smith pleaded with Democrats to stop what he called the “disaster” hush money trial of former President Donald Trump involving porn star Stormy Daniels. During “The Stephen A. Smith Show” podcast on Tuesday‚ the ESPN host blasted the criminal prosecution of Trump — who’s facing 34 charges‚ accused of falsifying business records to cover up an alleged affair with Daniels — reminding Democrats of former President Bill Clinton’s Oval Office dalliances while president and married. “Ladies and gentlemen‚ this is a disaster… You want Trump gone‚ beat him… Is it possible it could be perceived that you are going after Trump using lawfare because you can’t beat him. Because you know the issues don’t favor you&;#63;” Smith said‚ noting things like Iran‚ Ukraine‚ trouble at the border‚ and rising crime. “Y’all remember Bill Clinton&;#63; …Lying under oath. Remember that&;#63; No sexual relations&;#63;” he added‚ pointing out other Democrats like former Democratic Vice Presidential nominee John Edwards who had an illicit affair with a campaign aide. The host asked if the Democrats were “really‚ really” planning to “push this where a state like New York has a former President in a courtroom because he paid $130‚000 in hush money…to keep a porn star’s mouth shut about the fact that they got loose with each other because he didn’t want that to taint his campaign.” Smith then talked about the “sexual encounter” Clinton had with the former White House intern Monica Lewinsky during his presidency and slammed the trial as “much ado about nothing.” “To my liberal friends out there‚ all you’re doing is showing that you’re scared you can’t beat him on the issues and the merits‚” the host said. “That’s why he [Trump] keeps saying they can’t beat me at the election‚ at the polls. This is the only way they can do it.” “And if you don’t put him in jail‚ and he still goes from being the presumptive GOP nominee to the official GOP nominee‚ and he goes to the polls‚ even though he was going to whine about winning and [the election] being rigged again‚ you have given more fodder to that argument‚ which means we’ll never have peace in this country‚” he added. “Because tens of millions of people see what extent the other side is willing to go through just to keep him out of office because they can’t beat him on their own merits.” “And they’re going to say‚ ‘Hey‚ you trumped us up against him again‚’ and we’ll have no peace when all you gotta do is figure out a way to beat him on the issues‚” Smith continued. “But you haven’t been able to do it. You can’t beat him [Trump]… Everything you do shows me you can’t beat him. It’s a damn shame. It really‚ really is. It’s embarrassing. “

Hollywood star Hugh Grant settled a privacy case against the U.K. publisher of The Sun after he accused it of burglarizing his home‚ bugging his car‚ and taping his phone. The 63-year-old English actor admitted‚ at first‚ he did not want to accept” the “enormous sum of money” he had been offered to settle with News Group Newspapers (NGN)‚ but he realized the trial was likely to be “very expensive‚” the BBC reported. NGN has denied the claims. “News Group are claiming they are entirely innocent of the things I had accused the Sun of doing — phone hacking‚ unlawful information gathering‚ landline tapping‚ the burglary of my flat and office‚ the bugging of my car‚ the illegal blagging of medical records‚ lies‚ perjury and the destruction of evidence‚” Grant said in a lengthy thread on X following the settlement. “As is common with entirely innocent people‚ they are offering me an enormous sum of money to keep this matter out of court.” For anyone who has been interested in my lawsuit against the Sun‚ the news is that I’ve had to settle my claim out of court before it gets to trial. A 🧵… — Hugh Grant (@HackedOffHugh) April 17‚ 2024 “I don’t want to accept this money or settle. I would love to see all the allegations that they deny tested in court‚” he added. “But the rules around civil litigation mean that if I proceed to trial and the court  awards me damages that are even a penny less than the settlement offer‚ I would have to pay the legal costs of both sides.” “My lawyers tell me that that is exactly what would most likely happen here‚” the “Love Actually” actor continued. “Rupert Murdoch’s lawyers are very expensive. So even if every allegation is proven in court‚ I would still be liable for something approaching £10 million in costs. I’m afraid I am shying at that fence.” Grant said that the money had a “stink” about it‚ noting that he’s “spent the best part of 12 years fighting for a free press that does not distort the truth‚ abuse ordinary members of the public or hold elected MPs to ransom in pursuit of newspaper barons’ personal profit and political power.” The “Notting Hill” star said therefore the funds he has received will be “repurposed via groups like Hacked Off into the general campaign to expose the worst excesses of our oligarch-owned press.” NGN released a statement stating that the undisclosed settlement was reached “without admission of liability” and that it was “in both parties financial interests not to progress to a costly trial‚” BBC noted. Related: Hugh Grant Reveals He’s Thought About Making A Drastic Career Change

A short but perfectly sweet TikTok video that showcases a husband admiring his wife’s painting has melted nearly 14 million hearts in only two days. And we have to say‚ it’s the perfect example of couple goals. Alice Williams‚ a painter who lives in the South of France‚ has been earning praise from her followers for years. Alice regularly posts videos of her work that earn thousands of likes and comments for good reason. She’s incredibly talented. However‚ no one appreciates her work as much as her husband. He has made it into several of her videos‚ always offering support. But Alice caught one precious moment between her and her love that moved people to tears. Alice posted a video of that moment on Monday with “Be with someone who supports your passions‚” written over the screen. It shows her husband standing in her studio marveling over her most current work. “Absolutely incredible‚” he says‚ visibly moved by her creativity and skill. @alicewilliams.artist My passion + my person #fypã‚· #foryoupage #artistsoftiktok #artist #paint #paintings #oilpaint #oilpaintings #artistinfrance #americanartist #color #colorful #artpaintings #artwork #artpainting #oilpaints #lotsofpainting #artworks #husband #love #lovestory #wife #us #lotsoflove #longmarriage #oldcouple #highschoolsweetheart #forever #togetherforever #couple #couplesoftiktok #coupleschallenge ♬ someday i’ll get it – Alek Olsen Alice’s husband opens the glass door behind her to let more light in as she works. Then he crosses his arms and “shakes his head in disbelief.” My passion + my person‚” Alice captioned. People Gush Over Husband’s Genunie and Honest Love The genuine feelings he has for Alice and her art pour out of the video. People immediately knew that moment was a pure and perfect example of what love really is. “He really sees her for her‚” someone wrote. “How beautiful. I can only hope that I’ll be seen the way he looks at her.” “The love we all hope to find‚” another person captioned. “A love as pure as any story we will ever listen to‚” Audible wrote. “The energy in this video screams healthy this is amazing&;#33;&;#33;&;#33;&;#33;” someone gushed. “To have just one person in your life that sees you for you and creates a safe space for you to thrive in your passions and gifts.” Share this story with all the romantics in your life to remind them that true love really does exist. You can find the source of this story’s featured image here. The post Husband Of 60 Year’s Awe-Stricken Love &; Admiration For Wife’s Life Work Is Melting The Hearts Of Millions appeared first on InspireMore.

Shania Twain may be a legendary songstress‚ but she still looks up to others in the industry‚ especially Taylor Swift. The Grammy winner recently sat down with Haute Living to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her chart-topping album‚ Come On Over. And she mentioned that she’s a bonified Swiftie. But for her‚ the admiration comes from more than just Taylor’s lyrics. “That girl is working her butt off‚” Shania said. “She is living an exhausting existence‚ but she’d dedicated and committed to herself‚ to her art‚ and her work.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Haute Living (@hauteliving) Shania Twain shared that Taylor Swift is one of several artists who have sent flowers to thank her for inspiring their own careers. And she admitted that the feelings were mutual. Shania admires Taylor’s drive and passion that extends much further than “ambition.” “It isn’t even about ambition‚ though I’m sure that most people would call her ambitious‚” she continued. “She’s an extremely hard worker‚ and I’m sure she’s got giant goals.” “But it’s not all about ambition‚” Shania added. “It’s about passion and committing yourself to your passion.” Shania Twain was one of the millions who saw Taylor Swift during her record-breaking Eras tour‚ and she will always love and support Taylor’s work. The 58-year-old also said that she sees a little of herself in Taylor Swift. The two have taken similar approaches to their careers‚ and it clearly paid off for both of them. Shania Twain and Taylor Swift have a jaw-dropping 19 Grammy Awards between the two of them. Shania added that their work ethic “reaps rewards‚” and would do so for anyone. “So‚ I would say that I’m most proud of my perseverance and that I didn’t waste my talents‚” she noted. This story’s featured image is by Rick Diamond/Getty Images for CMT The post Shania Twain Shares Why She Has Such A Deep Respect For Fellow “Trailblazer” Taylor Swift appeared first on InspireMore.

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