Musicians and Donald Trump have a fraught relationship. From ordering him to stop playing their music to calling out his politics, some of the highest-profile artists in the world have aligned themselves against, the US president. While several prominent singers have been calling out Trump since as far back as 1989, when he was a promoter for the Rolling Stones (Keith Richards was not a fan), his time as president has prompted many more to criticise him at shows, write protest songs about him, or mock him from their social media accounts. From the end of his campaign to Kanye West meeting Trump in the Oval Office this month, here’s an extensive timeline of some of the most notable moments involving Trump and the music industry. 2016 October After months of statements expressing the Rolling Stone’s distaste at Trump using their music at his rallies, frontman Mick Jagger explains why they are unable to stop him from doing it. “When you appear in … [Read more...] about A history of musicians rejecting Trump, from Rihanna to Pharrell Williams and the Rolling Stones
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TV star Emma Kennedy ‘threatened by Trump supporter’ during Windsor protest
TV star Emma Kennedy claims she was 'threatened' by a Trump supporter' in Windsor as protesters gathered this afternoon ahead of the President's tea with the Queen. The author and TV presenter, who also appeared in Celebrity MasterChef, assured fans that she's "fine" but reported the incident, which happened a matter of minutes into her arrival, to police. Emma took to Twitter to tweet: "Five minutes at Windsor and a Pro Trump supporter has just come up to me and said 'If I had bullets in my camera I’d deal with you'. "Reported to police." Earlier today, Emma shared a picture of herself wearing a dust mask with the words 'Trump stinks on it' as well as holding a piece of cardboard bearing the words 'Save our Queen from the fascist tangerine'. Emma has been contacted for a comment. A spokesman from Thames Valley Police said: "The threat in Windsor has been reported to police and we will investigate." Huge crowds have lined the streets - echoing scenes of when Meghan Markle and … [Read more...] about TV star Emma Kennedy ‘threatened by Trump supporter’ during Windsor protest
Watch live: Trump says relationship between US and UK ‘indispensable’
Latest: Donald Trump and Theresa May are holding a joint press conference at Chequers this afternoon.Watch it live here:Update - 1.40pm: Trump hails 'very strong' relationship with May despite earlier criticismDonald Trump insisted his relationship with Theresa May was "very, very strong" just hours after leaving the UK Prime Minister humiliated with an explosive assessment of her leadership.The US president left Mrs May badly wounded when he criticised her negotiating style, lavished praise on Boris Johnson days after he walked out of Cabinet and warned her Brexit plan could "kill" any UK-US trade deal.Speaking at Chequers, as the shockwaves continued to reverberate following his brutal assessment, Mr Trump insisted said he and Theresa May had "probably never developed a better relationship" than during the dinner last night.Seated alongside the UK PM at her official country residence in Buckinghamshire, Mr Trump appeared to adopt a more conciliatory tone, saying: "The relationship is … [Read more...] about Watch live: Trump says relationship between US and UK ‘indispensable’
Opinion: Forget the Donald – Melania Trump deserves a warm welcome in Britain
What is Donald Trump’s greatest asset? His charm, maybe – though it is rarely glimpsed. His business acumen? Opinions are divided. His multifarious qualities as a “strong and stable genius”, a self-description he repeated at the Nato Summit? His social media skills? No. Come off it. Donald Trump’s greatest asset is Melania Trump. In 1998, when he dumped the gloriously-named Celina Midelfart to go out with the fragrant Melanija Knavs, he chose well. On the other hand, I can’t think what first attracted her to the multi-billionaire property magnate. In any case, she arrives in Britain a welcome First Lady. At the very least, she takes the edge off her husband’s abrasive personality. She seems intelligent and not unkind, and makes it her business to make friends, while her husband enjoys winding up supposed friends and allies. I suspect this former model will be a huge hit with the Duke of Edinburgh, for example, and Philip May … [Read more...] about Opinion: Forget the Donald – Melania Trump deserves a warm welcome in Britain
Donald Trump’s UK Visit To Avoid London Protests, No.10 Confirms
Donald Trump will largely avoid London as he tries to shun mass protests during his controversial trip to the UK, the British government has confirmed. The US President’s four-day tour will instead include a military parade at Winston Churchill’s birthplace of Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, talks with Theresa May at her Chequers country home, and tea with the Queen at Windsor Castle. Trump will spend just a few hours in the capital, when he overnights at the US Ambassador’s residence in Regent’s Park. But he will not visit Downing Street, Buckingham Palace or the Houses of Parliament, all of which are expected to feature the biggest protests ever seen during a visit by an American President. US Ambassador to London Woody Johnson denied that Trump was running away from the protests. “The President is not avoiding anything. The President is merely trying to get as impactful a trip as he can get within a 24 hour period,” Johnson said. “This is a … [Read more...] about Donald Trump’s UK Visit To Avoid London Protests, No.10 Confirms