President Donald Trump faced widespread criticism after sharing a video on his Truth Social account depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes. The video, which was deleted from Trump's account, was part of a longer clip promoting conspiracy theories about voting fraud. Simultaneously, Vice President J.D. Vance was booed at the opening ceremony of the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Games, and Keke Palmer is receiving positive reviews for her performance in Peacock's horror-comedy series "The Burbs."
The video shared by Trump, which was deleted on Friday, included an AI-generated clip set to the song "The Lions Sleep Tonight." The clip featured images of the Obamas' faces imposed on the bodies of apes in a jungle setting. This depiction drew immediate condemnation. According to Time, the imagery is "in line with a centuries-old racist trope that has historically been used to justify the dehumanization."
At the Winter Games, the crowd of 65,000 people erupted in boos and jeers when Vice President Vance appeared on the stadium's big screen. While President Trump reportedly brushed off the reaction, recent polls suggest that Vance's unpopularity extends beyond Europe.
In other news, Keke Palmer's performance in Peacock's "The Burbs" is garnering praise. The series, inspired by the 1989 film, is a "chaotically fun horror comedy" that highlights secrets and the horrors of suburbia, according to Variety. The show follows a married couple and is created by Celeste Hughey.
The Oregon Contemporary is featuring Ursula K. Le Guin's typewriter in an interactive exhibition, as reported by Variety. Additionally, news sources are reflecting on Kobe Bryant's work ethic, and Kumail Nanjiani delivered a comedic monologue at the Directors Guild Awards.
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