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Vance Brutally Snubbed on World’s Biggest Stage

JD Vance got a chilly—and loud—reception at the Winter Olympics.

The vice president, who represented the U.S. as the presidential delegate to the Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games, was greeted with a chorus of boos when he and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, appeared on the big screen during the Parade of Nations.

A source inside the stadium also told the Daily Beast that, unlike most other national leaders during the Parade of Nations, Vance’s name was not announced.

The jeers came despi...

Onya Nurve takes home the crown in 'RuPaul's Drag Race' finale

Vic Verbalaitis is an editorial intern at Newsweek based in New York. His focus is reporting on entertainment and culture. He has covered celebrities, TV and movies extensively. Vic joined Newsweek in 2025 after getting his M.A. in Magazine Journalism at New York University and had previously worked at People Magazine. You can get in touch with Vic by emailing v.verbalaitis@newsweek.com. Languages: English, Spanish. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or repor...

Eliminated Queen Reflects on 'Drag Race' Journey, Missing Out on Top Four

Vic Verbalaitis is an editorial intern at Newsweek based in New York. His focus is reporting on entertainment and culture. He has covered celebrities, TV and movies extensively. Vic joined Newsweek in 2025 after getting his M.A. in Magazine Journalism at New York University and had previously worked at People Magazine. You can get in touch with Vic by emailing v.verbalaitis@newsweek.com. Languages: English, Spanish. Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or repor...

Rapper Young MC is making a comeback with the help of AI

Marvin Young, better known as the rapper Young MC, burst into the mainstream from his college dorm room with the 1989 megahit "Bust A Move." While his classmates studied at the library, he was onstage at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards, taking home the first televised Grammy for Best Rap Performance at the age of 22. Today, the 57-year-old rapper is reentering the fold with a modern sound—and he's brought a new friend with him.
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