President Donald Trump is facing widespread criticism after sharing a video on his Truth Social account that depicted former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, according to Time. The video, which was deleted from Trump's account on Friday, included an AI-generated clip set to the song "The Lions Sleep Tonight" featuring images of the Obamas' faces imposed on the bodies of apes. The clip was part of a longer video promoting conspiracy theories about voting fraud during the 2020 presidential election.
The depiction of the Obamas as apes aligns with a centuries-old racist trope used to dehumanize Black people, as reported by Time. The incident has drawn condemnation from both Republicans and Democrats.
In other news, the fourth season of the Netflix series "The Lincoln Lawyer" is underway, with Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, fighting for his freedom, according to Variety. The season includes a shocking death and the rekindling of an old romance.
Also, Jennifer Hudson reacted to Kelly Clarkson announcing the end of her talk show, stating, "I wish her the absolute best," according to Variety. Hudson made the statement at the premiere of her new animated movie, "Goat."
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is returning to Las Vegas for the first UFC Fight Night of 2026, according to Variety. The main event features American Mario Bautista against Brazilian fighter Vinicius Oliveira.
Bad Bunny is set to make history as the first Latin solo artist to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, according to Time. His performance follows last week's Grammy Awards, where several celebrities, including Bad Bunny, criticized President Trump's immigration policies. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell stated, "Bad Bunny is, and I think that was demonstrated last night, one of the great artists in the world, and that's one of the reasons we chose him."
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