<p>As the court declared former <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-ex-cop-derek-chauvin-found-guilty-of-murder-manslaughter-in-the-death-of-george-floyd-378898">Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin </a>was guilty for May 2020 death of George Floyd, several celebrities took to social media to welcome the &nbsp;court's verdict.&nbsp;<br />
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Chauvin was charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.&nbsp;<br />
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Celebrities like Cher, Ellen DeGeneres, Alyssa Milano and others expressed their opinion post the verdict.&nbsp;<br />
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"THANK GOD," Cher tweeted. "OH HAPPY DAY."</p>

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<p>"Justice," tweeted Ellen DeGeneres.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"FOUND GUILTY ON ALL THREE CHARGES," actress Alyssa Milano said. "Rest In Peace, George Floyd. You have changed the world."</p>

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<p>"Guilty on all counts!!!!!" said Padma Lakshmi. She later shared a photo of Chauvin being escorted out of the courtroom in handcuffs and wrote alongside it, "Guilty."</p>

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<p>"Justice. Sending love to George Floyd’s family and friends," Chris Evans wrote.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Thank you God! Thank you jurors," she tweeted. "Thank you witnesses for the prosecution. Love to the Floyd family," tweeted Patricia Arquette.</p>

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<p>Whoopi Goldberg wrote, "Guilty Guilty Guilty... No one wins.. George Floyd is still gone..and finally someone was responsible... Derek Chauvin."</p>

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<p>"A guilty #verdict. But this fight for justice is not over. We have a lot of work to do. There is more fight ahead of us. But RIGHT NOW please take CARE of yourself. And let’s take care of each other. Prayers and love to the family of #GeorgeFloyd," said Kerry Washington.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison on the most serious charge -- second-degree murder. Sentencing will be at a later date.</p>

<p>The 19-year veteran of the Minneapolis police force was seen on video kneeling on the neck of Floyd for more than nine minutes as he lay face down and handcuffed on the ground saying repeatedly "I can't breathe."</p>

<p>The 46-year-old Floyd's death during his May 25, 2020 arrest for allegedly passing a counterfeit $20 bill sparked protests against racial injustice and police brutality around the world.</p>


As the court declared former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was guilty for May 2020 death of George Floyd, several celebrities took to social media to welcome the court's verdict.

As the court declared former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was guilty for May 2020 death of George Floyd, several celebrities took to social media to welcome the court's verdict. Chauvin was charged with second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Celebrities like Cher, Ellen DeGeneres, Alyssa Milano and others expressed their opinion post the verdict. "THANK GOD," Cher tweeted. "OH HAPPY DAY." THANK GOD🙏🏻🙏🏽🙏🏾 OH HAPPY DAY — Cher (@cher) April 20, 2021 × "Justice," tweeted Ellen DeGeneres. Justice. — Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 20, 2021 × "FOUND GUILTY ON ALL THREE CHARGES," actress Alyssa Milano said. "Rest In Peace, George Floyd. You have changed the world." FOUND GUILTY ON ALL THREE CHARGES. Rest In Peace, George Floyd. You have changed the world. #verdict — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) April 20, 2021 × "Guilty on all counts!!!!!" said Padma Lakshmi. She later shared a photo of Chauvin being escorted out of the courtroom in handcuffs and wrote alongside it, "Guilty." Guilty on all counts!!!!! — Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) April 20, 2021 × Guilty pic.twitter.com/vOAGmV9MpR — Padma Lakshmi (@PadmaLakshmi) April 20, 2021 × "Justice. Sending love to George Floyd’s family and friends," Chris Evans wrote. Justice. Sending love to George Floyd’s family and friends. — Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) April 20, 2021 × "Thank you God! Thank you jurors," she tweeted. "Thank you witnesses for the prosecution. Love to the Floyd family," tweeted Patricia Arquette. Thank you God! Thank you jurors. Thank you witnesses for the prosecution. Love to the Floyd family. — Patricia Arquette (@PattyArquette) April 20, 2021 × Whoopi Goldberg wrote, "Guilty Guilty Guilty... No one wins.. George Floyd is still gone..and finally someone was responsible... Derek Chauvin." Guilty Guilty Guilty... No one wins.. George Floyd is still gone..and finally someone was responsible... Derek Chauvin — Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) April 20, 2021 × "A guilty #verdict. But this fight for justice is not over. We have a lot of work to do. There is more fight ahead of us. But RIGHT NOW please take CARE of yourself. And let’s take care of each other. Prayers and love to the family of #GeorgeFloyd," said Kerry Washington. A guilty #verdict. But this fight for justice is not over. We have a lot of work to do. There is more fight ahead of us. But RIGHT NOW please take CARE of yourself. And let’s take care of each other. Prayers and love to the family of #GeorgeFloyd. — kerry washington (@kerrywashington) April 20, 2021 × Chauvin faces up to 40 years in prison on the most serious charge -- second-degree murder. Sentencing will be at a later date. The 19-year veteran of the Minneapolis police force was seen on video kneeling on the neck of Floyd for more than nine minutes as he lay face down and handcuffed on the ground saying repeatedly "I can't breathe." The 46-year-old Floyd's death during his May 25, 2020 arrest for allegedly passing a counterfeit $20 bill sparked protests against racial injustice and police brutality around the world.

Chris Evans, Ellen DeGeneres, Cher and others react to Derek Chauvin's verdict

<p>Pakistan’s lonely elephant Kaavan began his new life in a Cambodian wildlife sanctuary on Tuesday, the result of years of campaigning for his relocation by U.S. singer Cher.</p>

<p>She was there to see him beginning to explore his new home and said: “You know this is amazing for him... his life is going to be the life of an elephant and not the life of a prisoner.”</p>

<p>The 36-year-old elephant had spent most of his life at a zoo in Islamabad, before being moved on Tuesday to the Kulen Prum Tep Wildlife Sanctuary in Oddar Meanchey Province, to start a new life with some 600 other elephants.</p>

<p>Cher had written songs pressing for Kaavan’s release from grim, isolated conditions at Islamabad Zoo.</p>

<p>Now in Cambodia, Kaavan will gradually move from a quarantine enclosure, to a larger one, and then will eventually be able to explore an area spanning several hectares, according to a communications representative from the animal welfare organization Four Paws.</p>

<p>“It’s just a lovely place and the people are very kind. I would love in some years to come back and see him,” added the singer.</p>

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Pakistan’s lonely elephant Kaavan began his new life in a Cambodian wildlife sanctuary on Tuesday, the result of years of campaigning for his relocation by U.S. singer Cher.

Pakistan’s lonely elephant Kaavan began his new life in a Cambodian wildlife sanctuary on Tuesday, the result of years of campaigning for his relocation by U.S. singer Cher. She was there to see him beginning to explore his new home and said: “You know this is amazing for him... his life is going to be the life of an elephant and not the life of a prisoner.” The 36-year-old elephant had spent most of his life at a zoo in Islamabad, before being moved on Tuesday to the Kulen Prum Tep Wildlife Sanctuary in Oddar Meanchey Province, to start a new life with some 600 other elephants. Cher had written songs pressing for Kaavan’s release from grim, isolated conditions at Islamabad Zoo. Now in Cambodia, Kaavan will gradually move from a quarantine enclosure, to a larger one, and then will eventually be able to explore an area spanning several hectares, according to a communications representative from the animal welfare organization Four Paws. “It’s just a lovely place and the people are very kind. I would love in some years to come back and see him,” added the singer. Reporting by Chantha Lach; Writing by Michael Fiorentino; Editing by Lisa Shumaker and Rosalba O’Brien Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Singer Cher says Kaavan will live life as an elephant, not a prisoner

<p>Following years of public outcry and campaigning by American pop star Cher, the "world's loneliest elephant" Kaavan, a&nbsp;36-year-old bull elephant landed in Cambodia on Monday from a cargo plane&nbsp;to start a new life with fellow pachyderms at a local sanctuary.</p>

<p>Kaavan received&nbsp;a warm welcome from American superstar Cher&nbsp;who will accompany him to a sanctuary housing potential mates.</p>

<p>After greeting Kaavan through an opening at the base of the crate,&nbsp;Cher said&nbsp;"I am so proud he is here.&nbsp;He's going to be really happy''.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/music-icon-cher-meets-pakistan-pm-ahead-of-elephants-move-345935">Music icon Cher meets Pakistan PM ahead of elephant's move</a></strong></p>

<p>Once the sole Asian elephant in Pakistan, Kaavan will be transported from Siem Reap to neighbouring province Oddar Meanchey where a wildlife sanctuary with about 600 other elephants will be his new home.</p>

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<p><em><strong>US pop singer Cher poses in front of the crate containing Kaavan the Asian elephant upon his arrival in Cambodia from Pakistan at Siem Reap International Airport in Siem Reap/AFP</strong></em></p>

<p>"Cambodia is pleased to welcome Kaavan. No longer will he be 'the world's loneliest elephant,'" deputy environment minister Neth Pheaktra said.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/kaavan-pakistans-loneliest-elephant-fan-of-music-left-for-indonesia-345013">Kaavan: Pakistan's loneliest elephant, fan of music, left for Indonesia</a></strong></p>

<p>Kaavan's case had sparked global uproar from animal rights groups, who petitioned for his move from an Islamabad zoo accused of substandard care and conditions.</p>

<p>His cause was boosted by a spirited social media campaign by Cher, who travelled to Pakistan to see him off.</p>

<p>Cher had written songs pressing for&nbsp;Kaavan's release from grim, isolated conditions at Islamabad Zoo and she had spent the last few days with him in Pakistan.</p>

<p>The multi award-winning singer has been with a film crew documenting&nbsp;Kaavan's story and said she was proud to be part of an effort to free an elephant she said had been shackled to a shed for 17 years.</p>

<p>Dozens of wildlife workers and experts led by Four Paws used a winch and rope to pull the sedated elephant into the crate before he was loaded onto the Russian-built cargo plane.</p>

<p>Kaavan's handlers took more than 200 kg (441 lbs) of food including bananas and melons to keep him busy on his journey.</p>


Following years of public outcry and campaigning by American pop star Cher, the "world's loneliest elephant" Kaavan, a 36-year-old bull elephant landed in Cambodia on Monday from a cargo plane to start a new life with fellow pachyderms at a local sanctuary.

Following years of public outcry and campaigning by American pop star Cher, the "world's loneliest elephant" Kaavan, a 36-year-old bull elephant landed in Cambodia on Monday from a cargo plane to start a new life with fellow pachyderms at a local sanctuary. Kaavan received a warm welcome from American superstar Cher who will accompany him to a sanctuary housing potential mates. After greeting Kaavan through an opening at the base of the crate, Cher said "I am so proud he is here. He's going to be really happy''. Also read: Music icon Cher meets Pakistan PM ahead of elephant's move Once the sole Asian elephant in Pakistan, Kaavan will be transported from Siem Reap to neighbouring province Oddar Meanchey where a wildlife sanctuary with about 600 other elephants will be his new home. US pop singer Cher poses in front of the crate containing Kaavan the Asian elephant upon his arrival in Cambodia from Pakistan at Siem Reap International Airport in Siem Reap/AFP "Cambodia is pleased to welcome Kaavan. No longer will he be 'the world's loneliest elephant,'" deputy environment minister Neth Pheaktra said. Also read: Kaavan: Pakistan's loneliest elephant, fan of music, left for Indonesia Kaavan's case had sparked global uproar from animal rights groups, who petitioned for his move from an Islamabad zoo accused of substandard care and conditions. His cause was boosted by a spirited social media campaign by Cher, who travelled to Pakistan to see him off. Cher had written songs pressing for Kaavan's release from grim, isolated conditions at Islamabad Zoo and she had spent the last few days with him in Pakistan. The multi award-winning singer has been with a film crew documenting Kaavan's story and said she was proud to be part of an effort to free an elephant she said had been shackled to a shed for 17 years. Dozens of wildlife workers and experts led by Four Paws used a winch and rope to pull the sedated elephant into the crate before he was loaded onto the Russian-built cargo plane. Kaavan's handlers took more than 200 kg (441 lbs) of food including bananas and melons to keep him busy on his journey.

'World's loneliest elephant' Kaavan lands in Cambodia, receives warm welcome by Cher

<p>American pop icon Cher met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday ahead of the relocation of an elephant from Islamabad's dilapidated zoo to a Cambodian sanctuary.</p>

<p>The famed singer, who has for years campaigned for Kaavan the elephant and is helping pay for his move, arrived in the Pakistan capital this week to see the animal before the flight to Cambodia on Sunday.</p>

<p>"Appreciating her efforts in retiring Kaavan to an elephant sanctuary, the prime minister thanked Cher for her campaign and role in this regard," a statement from Khan's office read.</p>

<p>Cher tweeted that she thanked Khan "For Making It Possible For Me To Take Kaavan To Cambodia".</p>

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<p>The plight of Kaavan -- an overweight, 35-year-old bull elephant -- has drawn international condemnation and highlighted the woeful state of Islamabad's zoo, where conditions are so bad a judge in May ordered all the animals to be moved.</p>

<p>A team of vets and experts from Four Paws, an Austria-based animal welfare group, has spent months working with Kaavan to get him ready for the journey to Cambodia.</p>

<p>Experts have trained Kaavan to enter a large metal crate that will be used to transport the animal to the airport.</p>

<p>Volunteers working with Kaavan say he responds well to music and singing, and Cher is expected to belt out a song or two for the elephant before he departs Islamabad.</p>


American pop icon Cher met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday ahead of the relocation of an elephant from Islamabad's dilapidated zoo to a Cambodian sanctuary.

American pop icon Cher met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday ahead of the relocation of an elephant from Islamabad's dilapidated zoo to a Cambodian sanctuary. The famed singer, who has for years campaigned for Kaavan the elephant and is helping pay for his move, arrived in the Pakistan capital this week to see the animal before the flight to Cambodia on Sunday. "Appreciating her efforts in retiring Kaavan to an elephant sanctuary, the prime minister thanked Cher for her campaign and role in this regard," a statement from Khan's office read. Cher tweeted that she thanked Khan "For Making It Possible For Me To Take Kaavan To Cambodia". Just Came From Meeting To Thank Prime Minister Imran Kahn For Making It Possible For Me To Take Kaavan To Cambodia. Kaavan Will Be Able To Leave For Cambodia On The 29. Think Documentary Will Be Heartwarming🙏🏻. — Cher (@cher) November 27, 2020 × The plight of Kaavan -- an overweight, 35-year-old bull elephant -- has drawn international condemnation and highlighted the woeful state of Islamabad's zoo, where conditions are so bad a judge in May ordered all the animals to be moved. A team of vets and experts from Four Paws, an Austria-based animal welfare group, has spent months working with Kaavan to get him ready for the journey to Cambodia. Experts have trained Kaavan to enter a large metal crate that will be used to transport the animal to the airport. Volunteers working with Kaavan say he responds well to music and singing, and Cher is expected to belt out a song or two for the elephant before he departs Islamabad.

Music icon Cher meets Pakistan PM ahead of elephant's move

<p>As Cher closed Sunday Night’s I Will Vote concert, she did something unique.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cher took a classic song and changed the lyrics to sway her fans to vote for Joe Biden who is currently in the running for the position of the US President in 2020 elections.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Cher sang a song that goes like: "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe." It was basically a performance of ‘Happiness’ ahead of its official release on Monday (today) according to Billboard.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The song was originally composed by Harold Arlen for the 1943 film musical ‘Cabin in the Sky’, earning an Oscar nomination for best original song.</p>

<p>Among other star performers were John Legend, Pink and Andra Day. They all performed in support of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his VP candidate Kamala Harris.</p>

<p>Watch Cher's performance below:</p>

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As Cher closed Sunday Night’s I Will Vote concert, she did something unique. Cher took a classic song and changed the lyrics to sway her fans to vote for Joe Biden who is currently in the running for the position of the US President in 2020 elections.

As Cher closed Sunday Night’s I Will Vote concert, she did something unique. Cher took a classic song and changed the lyrics to sway her fans to vote for Joe Biden who is currently in the running for the position of the US President in 2020 elections. Cher sang a song that goes like: "Happiness Is a Thing Called Joe." It was basically a performance of ‘Happiness’ ahead of its official release on Monday (today) according to Billboard. The song was originally composed by Harold Arlen for the 1943 film musical ‘Cabin in the Sky’, earning an Oscar nomination for best original song. Among other star performers were John Legend, Pink and Andra Day. They all performed in support of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden and his VP candidate Kamala Harris. Watch Cher's performance below:

Cher sings 'Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe' at I Will Vote concert for Joe Biden

<p>Cher has had an eventful year with a role in the film ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ and some ABBA covers album ‘Dancing Queen’ release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The singing icon has something else up her sleeve also as she took to Twitter to announce her upcoming memoir and biopic. She tweeted: “Writing Life Story🕶Book Due Out First Part Of 2020🎉 Bio Pic To Follow.”</p>

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<p>This won’t be the first time though when she will release a memoir on her life story. Cher has previously published a memoir titled ‘The First Time’, &nbsp;a collection of essays that recounted major first-time events in her life, in 1998.</p>


Cher has had an eventful year with a role in the film ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ and some ABBA covers album ‘Dancing Queen’ release. The singing icon has something else up her sleeve also as she took to Twitter to announce her upcoming memoir and biopic.

Cher has had an eventful year with a role in the film ‘Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again’ and some ABBA covers album ‘Dancing Queen’ release. The singing icon has something else up her sleeve also as she took to Twitter to announce her upcoming memoir and biopic. She tweeted: “Writing Life Story🕶Book Due Out First Part Of 2020🎉 Bio Pic To Follow.” Writing Life Story🕶Book Due Out First Part Of 2020🎉 Bio Pic To Follow 🥰 — Cher (@cher) December 12, 2018 × This won’t be the first time though when she will release a memoir on her life story. Cher has previously published a memoir titled ‘The First Time’, a collection of essays that recounted major first-time events in her life, in 1998.

Singing icon Cher announces penning a memoir followed by a biopic, to release in 2020

<p>Remember 2008 release, <em>Mamma Mia!</em> that had Meryl Streep give another peppy performance with Amanda Seyfried as her daughter? The film now gets it sequel as the trailer for the new film released on May 8. The new film is titled <em>Mamma</em><em> Mia! Here We Again.</em>&nbsp;</p>

<p>First things first, we’re a little sceptical about the film as we have a hunch that Meryl Streep might not make it to the film even though there are reports that the veteran actor will reprise her role as there are a few glimpses of her in the trailer. What brings us to this question is the fact that she is not there in any of the big events of her daughter, Sophie’s life in the film -- when she gets pregnant or there to greet any of her lovers and Sophie’s possible father-- Sam (Pierce Brosnan), Harry (Colin Firth), and Bill (Stellan Skarsgård).&nbsp;</p>

<p>But there’s one thing we are very excited about and that is the entry of American actress and singer Cher that will play the role of Donna’s (Meryl Streep’s) mother in the film. And what a style!</p>

<p>In the trailer, Sophie reflects back on her own mother's journey of discovery on the Greek island of Kalokairi, with Lily James stepping into to play a young Donna.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again </em>will hit UK cinemas on July 20.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>Watch the trailer here:&nbsp;</em></p>

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Mamma Mia! Here We Again promises to be bigger than its predecessor with Sophie tracing her mother Donna's life as she meets three men that change her life

Remember 2008 release, Mamma Mia! that had Meryl Streep give another peppy performance with Amanda Seyfried as her daughter? The film now gets it sequel as the trailer for the new film released on May 8. The new film is titled Mamma Mia! Here We Again. First things first, we’re a little sceptical about the film as we have a hunch that Meryl Streep might not make it to the film even though there are reports that the veteran actor will reprise her role as there are a few glimpses of her in the trailer. What brings us to this question is the fact that she is not there in any of the big events of her daughter, Sophie’s life in the film -- when she gets pregnant or there to greet any of her lovers and Sophie’s possible father-- Sam (Pierce Brosnan), Harry (Colin Firth), and Bill (Stellan Skarsgård). But there’s one thing we are very excited about and that is the entry of American actress and singer Cher that will play the role of Donna’s (Meryl Streep’s) mother in the film. And what a style! In the trailer, Sophie reflects back on her own mother's journey of discovery on the Greek island of Kalokairi, with Lily James stepping into to play a young Donna. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again will hit UK cinemas on July 20. Watch the trailer here:

'Mamma Mia!' gets sequel, Cher makes grand entry but Meryl Streep goes missing in trailer!

<p>Bruno Mars beat Jay-Z for the top Grammy Awards on Sunday, but the surprise star of the night was former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reading from Michael Wolff`s controversial book <em>Fire and Fury.</em><br />
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A pre-taped parody sketch saw Grammy Awards host James Corden audition celebrities, including John Legend, Cher, Cardi B and Snoop Dogg. They read excerpts from the deeply critical book about President Donald Trump&rsquo;s first year in office, ostensibly as contenders for a spoken word Grammy prize.&nbsp;<br />
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Clinton, who lost the 2016 election to Trump, read an excerpt from the book about Trump`s eating habits. &quot;One reason why he liked to eat at McDonald`s: Nobody knew he was coming and the food was safely pre-made,&quot; Clinton read.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Corden then praised her, saying &quot;The Grammy is in the bag.&quot;<br />
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The president`s family and members of his administration immediately criticized the segment.<br />
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His son Donald Trump Jr. tweeted: &quot;Getting to read a #fakenews book excerpt at the Grammys seems like a great consolation prize for losing the presidency.&quot;&nbsp;<br />
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In a follow-up tweet, he added: &quot;The more Hillary goes on television the more the American people realise how awesome it is to have @realDonaldTrump in office.&quot;<br />
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Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations who is known to post on social media about her love of pop music, tweeted that Clinton`s appearance &quot;ruined the Grammys. Such a shame.&quot;&nbsp;<br />
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Wolff`s book<em> Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House</em>&nbsp;became an instant bestseller on Jan. 5 when its release was pulled forward after published excerpts set off a political firestorm, threats by Trump lawyers of legal action and an effort to halt publication.<br />
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The book, dismissed by Trump as full of lies, depicts a chaotic White House, a president who was ill-prepared to win the office in 2016 and aides who scorned his abilities. It is based on extensive interviews with Trump`s former chief strategist Steve Bannon and other aides.&nbsp;</p>


A pre-taped parody sketch saw Grammy Awards host James Corden audition celebrities, including John Legend, Cher, Cardi B and Snoop Dogg.

Bruno Mars beat Jay-Z for the top Grammy Awards on Sunday, but the surprise star of the night was former Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton reading from Michael Wolff`s controversial book Fire and Fury. A pre-taped parody sketch saw Grammy Awards host James Corden audition celebrities, including John Legend, Cher, Cardi B and Snoop Dogg. They read excerpts from the deeply critical book about President Donald Trump’s first year in office, ostensibly as contenders for a spoken word Grammy prize. Clinton, who lost the 2016 election to Trump, read an excerpt from the book about Trump`s eating habits. "One reason why he liked to eat at McDonald`s: Nobody knew he was coming and the food was safely pre-made," Clinton read. A surprise appearance from Hillary Clinton reading Fire & Fury at the Grammys pic.twitter.com/VAYk70pqAj — David Mack (@davidmackau) January 29, 2018 × Corden then praised her, saying "The Grammy is in the bag." The president`s family and members of his administration immediately criticized the segment. His son Donald Trump Jr. tweeted: "Getting to read a #fakenews book excerpt at the Grammys seems like a great consolation prize for losing the presidency." In a follow-up tweet, he added: "The more Hillary goes on television the more the American people realise how awesome it is to have @realDonaldTrump in office." Nikki Haley, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations who is known to post on social media about her love of pop music, tweeted that Clinton`s appearance "ruined the Grammys. Such a shame." Wolff`s book Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House became an instant bestseller on Jan. 5 when its release was pulled forward after published excerpts set off a political firestorm, threats by Trump lawyers of legal action and an effort to halt publication. The book, dismissed by Trump as full of lies, depicts a chaotic White House, a president who was ill-prepared to win the office in 2016 and aides who scorned his abilities. It is based on extensive interviews with Trump`s former chief strategist Steve Bannon and other aides.

Grammys 2018: Hillary Clinton, Cher, Snoop Dogg recite lines from ''Fire and Fury'' in a hilarious parody video

The plight of a lonely elephant in a Pakistani zoo has inspired help from pop icon Cher, who has sent a representative to oversee improvements in his living conditions.<br />
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Cher first became aware of 29-year-old Kavaan&#39;s plight when pictures of the elephant in chains with only a dilapidated shed for shelter and a small, dirty pond to play in spread on social media.<br />
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Cher sent her representative, Mark Cowne, to Islamabad to check up on Kavaan, who has been kept chained for 27 years at the Maraghazar Zoo in Islamabad.<br />
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&quot;Mark got Kaavan Water, Shade &amp; Unchained. MARK IS TRYING EVERYTHING TO FREE HIM,&quot; Cher tweeted after Cowne visited the zoo.<br />
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Cowne told Pakistan&#39;s Dawn newspaper that Cher would soon launch an international campaign to help elephants in captivity.<br />
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Kavaan&#39;s caretakers last week said they had never heard of Cher or her music, but were grateful for her help.<br />
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&quot;We hope this will change things for him,&quot; said Kavaan&#39;s caretaker, Muhammad Jalal, as another caretaker sprayed the animal with a high-pressure hose while he bathed in a pond of muddy water.<br />
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Zoo management did not respond to calls seeking comment but told reporters last month that they were trying to get a new mate for Kavaan from Sri Lanka.<br />
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Kavaan was given to Pakistan by Sri Lanka in the 1980s. His only companion died in 2012.<br />
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She first became aware of 29-year-old Kavaan's plight when pictures showed him chained, with a dilapidated shed and a small dirty pond

The plight of a lonely elephant in a Pakistani zoo has inspired help from pop icon Cher, who has sent a representative to oversee improvements in his living conditions. Cher first became aware of 29-year-old Kavaan's plight when pictures of the elephant in chains with only a dilapidated shed for shelter and a small, dirty pond to play in spread on social media. Cher sent her representative, Mark Cowne, to Islamabad to check up on Kavaan, who has been kept chained for 27 years at the Maraghazar Zoo in Islamabad. "Mark got Kaavan Water, Shade & Unchained. MARK IS TRYING EVERYTHING TO FREE HIM," Cher tweeted after Cowne visited the zoo. Cowne told Pakistan's Dawn newspaper that Cher would soon launch an international campaign to help elephants in captivity. Kavaan's caretakers last week said they had never heard of Cher or her music, but were grateful for her help. "We hope this will change things for him," said Kavaan's caretaker, Muhammad Jalal, as another caretaker sprayed the animal with a high-pressure hose while he bathed in a pond of muddy water. Zoo management did not respond to calls seeking comment but told reporters last month that they were trying to get a new mate for Kavaan from Sri Lanka. Kavaan was given to Pakistan by Sri Lanka in the 1980s. His only companion died in 2012. (Reuters)

I got you babe: Cher moved by lonely, chained elephant in Pakistan

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