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Josh Hokit Faces Backlash After Controversial Comment on Michelle Obama New

Josh Hokit Faces Backlash After Controversial Comment on Michelle Obama

Josh Hokit defended his comment about calling Michelle Obama a “man.” “I thought I was giving her a compliment,” the UFC fighter, 28, said during a Tuesday, June 23, appearance on sport journalist Ariel Helwani’s eponymous show. Earlier this month, Hokit participated in UFC Freedom 250 event. After defeating Derrick Lewis, Hokit made a controversial remark about the former first lady in a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan. “Michelle Obama is a man,” Hokit said at the time. “Am I right, America?” Hokit received backlash for the comment but argued on Tuesday that it was meant to be endearing. “Michelle Obama being a man. It’s like, she knows how to deal with adversity,” he said. “She knows how to work hard like a man when the times get tough.” Helwani, 43, then asked Hokit why the thought popped into his mind during his interview. “I thought it was a perfect opportunity to show the world how great this country is with freedom of speech,” he explained to Helwani. “You go somewhere [else in the world] and you say something like that and you die. And I’m not suicidal by the way. I’m in good spirits. I’m a little under the weather right now but other than that, I’m good. And so in other parts of the world, you say something like that and you’re not here to speak to Ariel Helwani, you know. So yeah, I don’t know; there are a few ways. There's a few answers to that. There’s a certain side that pokes at another side and there’s no outrage there and so I thought it was a perfect time to take a jab.” When asked if he regretted the comment about Obama, Hokit stood 10 toes down. “Never,” he said. “That’s one thing about my career. … You’ll never hear me backtrack from what I say.” After Hokit’s remarks got the attention of the American people, the White House responded to the controversy. Spokesman Steven Cheung called Hokit’s match a “great win” and applauded his performance. “He showed toughness and the ability to pressure his opponent both on his feet and on the ground,” Cheung told CNN’s Jake Tapper in June. However, UFC CEO Dana White had a different reaction to Hokit’s comment. “I understand that the Obamas [sic] are public figures but I’m completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families,” White, 56, said in a text message to Time magazine. “Everyone knows my position on free speech but I hate that kind of nonsense.” Obama, for her part, has not publicly addressed Hokit’s comment. Us Weekly previously reached out to Obama’s spokesperson for comment but did not hear back.

Jun 24, 2026
Taylor Swift's Surprise 'Love Story' Duet at TEU Concert Shocks Fans New

Taylor Swift's Surprise 'Love Story' Duet at TEU Concert Shocks Fans

She’s done it again.Taylor Swift showed up to Travis Kelce’s Tight End University concert Tuesday night at Nashville’s The Pinnacle to deliver a surprise performance of her 2008 hit “Love Story.”Toward the end of Lainey Wilson’s set during the Tight Ends & Friends show, the country star told the crowd, “I don’t think y’all are ready for what’s about to happen.”Taylor Swift delivered a surprise performance of “Love Story” alongside Lainey Wilson during Travis Kelce’s Tight End University concert. Riley CardozaThe Tight Ends & Friends show took place Tuesday night at Nashville’s The Pinnacle. Riley CardozaWilson — who recalled first seeing this “really, really special” artist perform at the age of 16 — marveled that it’s been “so cool” to see what she’s accomplished since then.“She is just as kind as she is talented. Y’all, welcome to the stage my friend Taylor Swift,” Wilson said, prompting the audience to erupt in screams.In an asymmetrical black dress with a ruffled silver hem, Swift took the stage and asked the band, “Do you wanna do ‘Love Story’?”Wilson introduced Swift at the end of her set. Riley Cardoza“She is just as kind as she is talented,” the country star marveled before they sang their duet. Riley CardozaShe quipped that the song was a “special request by a very special tight end” before naming San Francisco 49ers star George Kittle, who co-founded TEU alongside Kelce and retired player Greg Olsen in 2021.Swift sang the first verse, Wilson took the second and they belted out the chorus together.When it came to the track’s iconic bridge, the 14-time Grammy winner made sure to flash her engagement ring from Kelce when she got to the lyric, “He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring.”Swift wore an asymmetrical black dress with a ruffled silver hem. Riley CardozaThe pop star flashed her engagement ring from Kelce when she got to the lyric, “He knelt to the ground and pulled out a ring.” Riley CardozaThe crowd went berserk, and some audience members even cried.The concert — which was presented by Reese’s — also featured performances by Dan + Shay, Chase Rice, Hardy and others.TEU, an annual offseason summit for tight ends, kicked off Monday night with a welcome party at The Twelve Thirty Club.Swift was also present for TEU’s welcome party Monday night. te_university/InstagramThe singer-songwriter attended her first TEU in June 2025. te_university/InstagramSwift, 36, wore a yellow floral minidress and matching strappy heels to the event, where she posed for a photo with Kelce, also 36, and his co-founders.When the musician made an appearance at her first Tight Ends & Friends concert in June 2025, she shocked fans by taking the stage fresh off her Eras Tour.It was also her first performance since buying back her master recordings the month prior.During last year’s concert, she surprised the crowd with a rendition of “Shake It Off.” @sohighschooll/XSwift’s fiancé, Travis Kelce, has co-hosted the event with George Kittle (left) and Greg Olsen (second from right) since 2021. Travis Kelce/InstagramSwift had help from Kane Brown, as the two belted out her 2014 hit “Shake It Off” while she played Rice’s guitar.Before the duet began, she told the audience, “We were up there having some drinks, and we were thinking, ‘How loud can this place get? Theoretically, how loud can the singing be in here?'”“We planned that three minutes ago,” she clarified of the impromptu performance, which was dedicated to her “favorite players.”At the time, Swift had been dating Kelce for just shy of two years.The NFL star and Swift (pictured together in March) are gearing up for their New York City wedding next month. Billboard via Getty ImagesPage Six was told that the couple (pictured together earlier this month) will wed at Madison Square Garden on July 3. Bruce Glikas/WireImageThe Kansas City Chiefs star proposed two months later, and the duo is now gearing up for their July 3 wedding, which Page Six was told will take place at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.As the pair count down to their nuptials, they embarked on bachelor and bachelorette parties with their loved ones over the weekend.Swift was spotted with her pals in Rhode Island, while Kelce and his friends made headlines for enjoying a Chris Lake concert in Los Angeles and then heading to San Diego for a NASCAR race.

Jun 24, 2026
Taylor Swift's Surprise 'Love Story' Performance at Travis Kelce's Event Stirs Buzz New

Taylor Swift's Surprise 'Love Story' Performance at Travis Kelce's Event Stirs Buzz

Taylor Swift treated attendees of fiancé Travis Kelce’s Tight End University (TEU) to a surprise performance. Swift, 36, took to the stage at the summit’s “Tight Ends & Friends” benefit concert at The Pinnacle in Nashville, Tennessee, on Tuesday, June 23, where she performed "Love Story" with fellow musical guest Lainey Wilson. Rocking a strapless black dress with a silver fringed asymmetrical hemline, Swift gave Wilson, 34, a hug before she addressed the crowd. "["Love Story"] was a very special request from a very special tight end," Swift told fans, per social media footage captured by a USA Today reporter. "He wanted to hear this particular song and that tight end ... is named George Kittle." TEU was founded by Kelce, 36, and fellow NFL stars Kittle, 32, and Greg Olsen in 2021. The annual three-day program is dedicated to helping tight ends "bond, collaborate with, and learn among their peers.” TEU also raises money for organizations selected by its founders. Swift and Kelce were photographed with Kittle and Olsen, 41, at a party ahead of the 2026 TEU season on Monday, June 22. The pop star sported a yellow floral jacquard mini dress from Simkhai and matching Aquazzura stilettos for the occasion, while the Kansas City Chiefs tight end opted for a white and red polo, tan shorts and dark brown loafers. “TEU Yearbook cover worthy ✨,” the organization captioned the photo via Instagram on Monday. Kittle’s wife, Claire, and Olsen’s daughter, Talbot, were also featured in the snap. Swift’s performance at TEU 2026 marked her second year participating in the “Tight Ends & Friends” concert. Last year, she hit the stage to sing her 2014 hit “Shake It Off.” “We would like to dedicate this to our favorite players who are going to play, and these are the tight ends,” Swift said before her performance at the time. This year’s TEU summit is likely to be Swift and Kelce’s last as an engaged couple, as the two are expected to tie the knot later this summer. While the location and date of the nuptials are not yet confirmed, rumors have swirled that the couple plans to wed at Madison Square Garden in New York City over the July 4 holiday weekend. Last week, Travis celebrated what fans speculated was his bachelor party with brother Jason Kelce, teammate Ross Travis, comedian Druski and others at invite-only hotspot Bird Streets Club on Wednesday, June 17. The group was also spotted at a Dave Chappelle comedy show and a Chris Lake concert. Meanwhile, a small group of women was spotted arriving at Swift’s mansion in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, including the singer’s close friend Abigail Anderson Berard and her toddler. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani fueled speculation that the couple’s wedding would take place in the city during a June 15 press conference. “I am fully confident in the work of the NYPD, as well as our state partners, in delivering that safe experience,” he told reporters. “We are the biggest city in the country. We are used to big events, and we are incredibly excited for the [World Cup]. We know it coincides with the Knicks’ [NBA] Finals run. We know it coincides with July 4, America 250, Taylor Swift’s wedding — all happening at the same time — and we are so excited to welcome the world here.”

Jun 24, 2026
Lumir Abdixhiku's Unexpected Message Amid LDK Tensions New

Lumir Abdixhiku's Unexpected Message Amid LDK Tensions

TBGazeta Minuti arbn · June 24, 2026 · Uncategorized Kryetari i Lidhjes Demokratike të Kosovës, Lumir Abdixhiku, ka reaguar sërish pas kërkesave të fundit për dorëheqjen e tij nga drejtimi i partisë, duke falënderuar strukturat dhe aktivistët e LDK-së për mbështetjen e treguar ndaj tij.Në një mesazh publik, Abdixhiku ka shprehur mirënjohje për kryetarët e degëve, nëndegëve dhe veprimtarët e partisë, që i kanë dërguar mesazhe mbështetëse, shkruan IndeksOnline.“Falënderoj, nga zemra, të gjithë kryetarët e degëve, kryetarët e nëndegëve dhe gjithë ata veprimtarë të pafund, për mbështetjen e dhënë sonte. Mesazhet e juaja mbështetëse, publike e private, janë më shumë se çfarë mund të kërkoj unë dhe LDK”, ka shkruar ai.Abdixhiku ka theksuar se ai dhe bashkëpunëtorët e tij janë vetëm kalimtarë në një mision më të madh politik, duke vlerësuar rëndësinë e solidaritetit dhe mbështetjes brenda partisë.Ky është postimi i plotë i tij:Në jetë duhet pasur vullnet dhe durim; te mirat vijnë pastaj!” Falënderoj, nga zemra, të gjithë kryetarët e degëve, kryetarët e nëndegëve dhe gjithë ata veprimtarë të pafund, për mbështetjen e dhënë sonte. Mesazhet e juaja mbështetëse, publike e private, janë më shumë se çfarë mund të kërkoj unë dhe LDK. Të gjithë ne, jemi veçse kalimtarë në një mision shumë më fisnik; por kur rrugën se bëjmë vet, ndihemi vërtetë më njerëzisht. E kuptoj se anëtarësia jonë është e shqetësuar. Por sonte ju ftoj në durim. Ka momente kur padrejtësia duket më e madhe se mundi ynë; por janë pikërisht ato momente që e provojnë karakterin tonë. Ky karakter do t’i tejkalojë llogaritë e vogla; siç i ka tejkaluar gjithëherë. Ju faleminderit që jeni!

Jun 24, 2026
Trump's Fiery Warning as Mamdani's Socialists Sweep NY Primaries New

Trump's Fiery Warning as Mamdani's Socialists Sweep NY Primaries

President Trump predicted that New York will “only get worse” after two socialist candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic congressional primaries in the Big Apple Tuesday night.“Many Communists running in badly failing Blue States,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The votes seem to have them doing quite well against each other. The bad news is that history has conclusively shown that the downtrodden States that they will soon be running will ONLY GET WORSE.”In a separate post early Wednesday, Trump vowed: “America the Beautiful will NEVER be a Communist Country!!!”President Trump predicted that New York would “only get worse” after two socialist candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won Democratic congressional primaries in the Big Apple Tuesday night. AP Photo/Julia Demaree NikhinsonZohran Mamdani and Claire Valdez at a primary election night watch party. Jaysun Silver/ShutterstockTrump spoke out after state Assemblywoman Claire Valdez easily defeated Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and — in the shock of the evening — former Mamdani campaign staffer Darializa Avila Chevalier knocked off five-term incumbent Adriano Espaillat, the leader of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.With Valdez and Chevalier running in heavily Democratic districts, Tuesday’s primaries amounted to a de facto general election, all but ensuring that the House of Representatives will have two more card-carrying members of the Democratic Socialists of America in their midst when the 120th Congress convenes in January.Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates with Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier during an election night watch party on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. Haley Brown / NY Post“Many Communists running in badly failing Blue States,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “The votes seem to have them doing quite well against each other. The bad news is that history has conclusively shown that the downtrodden States that they will soon be running will ONLY GET WORSE.” AP Photo/Julia Demaree NikhinsonCurrently, Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) are the only two DSA members in Congress.Valdez and Avila Chevalier both campaigned on an anti-Israel platform, calling for a full divestment from Israeli companies and cutting off sales of US arms to its lone Middle Eastern ally.Valdez has also backed the seizure of property from landlords, while Chevalier has said she doesn’t believe criminal illegal aliens should be deported while refusing to condemn the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack against Israel.People cheered at the news that Claire Valdez won the New York State primary for Congress. William C Lopez/NY PostClaire Valdez smiles at the crowd after her New York State primary win. William C Lopez/NY PostSamantha Kattan, Aber Kawas, Zohran Mamdani, and Claire Valdez at their election night watch party. Jaysun Silver/ShutterstockNew York’s DSA branch also enjoyed a good night in state legislative primaries, with seven of its eight endorsed candidates on course to win and raise their numbers in Albany to 14 from nine.Meanwhile, Mamdani secured his reputation as a kingmaker in city politics after former city Comptroller Brad Lander  — another anti-Israel candidate — unseated Rep. Dan Goldman in New York’s 10th Congressional District by a margin of two-to-one.Trump was happy to dance on the political grave of Goldman, the lead counsel for the president’s first impeachment in 2019. “Weak and pathetic Congressman Dan Goldman just lost, BIG!” he wrote on Truth Social. “I guess people didn’t like him illegally targeting President TRUMP. In any event, this jerk is finally GONE!”

Jun 24, 2026
Why Josh Hokit's Comment About Michelle Obama Is Stirring Controversy New

Why Josh Hokit's Comment About Michelle Obama Is Stirring Controversy

Josh Hokit defended his comment about calling Michelle Obama a “man.” “I thought I was giving her a compliment,” the UFC fighter, 28, said during a Tuesday, June 23, appearance on sport journalist Ariel Helwani’s eponymous show. Earlier this month, Hokit participated in UFC Freedom 250 event. After defeating Derrick Lewis, Hokit made a controversial remark about the former first lady in a post-fight interview with Joe Rogan. “Michelle Obama is a man,” Hokit said at the time. “Am I right, America?” Hokit received backlash for the comment but argued on Tuesday that it was meant to be endearing. “Michelle Obama being a man. It’s like, she knows how to deal with adversity,” he said. “She knows how to work hard like a man when the times get tough.” Helwani, 43, then asked Hokit why the thought popped into his mind during his interview. “I thought it was a perfect opportunity to show the world how great this country is with freedom of speech,” he explained to Helwani. “You go somewhere [else in the world] and you say something like that and you die. And I’m not suicidal by the way. I’m in good spirits. I’m a little under the weather right now but other than that, I’m good. And so in other parts of the world, you say something like that and you’re not here to speak to Ariel Helwani, you know. So yeah, I don’t know; there are a few ways. There's a few answers to that. There’s a certain side that pokes at another side and there’s no outrage there and so I thought it was a perfect time to take a jab.” When asked if he regretted the comment about Obama, Hokit stood 10 toes down. “Never,” he said. “That’s one thing about my career. … You’ll never hear me backtrack from what I say.” After Hokit’s remarks got the attention of the American people, the White House responded to the controversy. Spokesman Steven Cheung called Hokit’s match a “great win” and applauded his performance. “He showed toughness and the ability to pressure his opponent both on his feet and on the ground,” Cheung told CNN’s Jake Tapper in June. However, UFC CEO Dana White had a different reaction to Hokit’s comment. “I understand that the Obamas [sic] are public figures but I’m completely against saying nasty and false things about people’s families,” White, 56, said in a text message to Time magazine. “Everyone knows my position on free speech but I hate that kind of nonsense.” Obama, for her part, has not publicly addressed Hokit’s comment. Us Weekly previously reached out to Obama’s spokesperson for comment but did not hear back.

Jun 24, 2026
Melissa Gilbert's Surprising Move Amid Husband's Legal Battle New

Melissa Gilbert's Surprising Move Amid Husband's Legal Battle

Melissa Gilbert is leaving behind her longtime New York City apartment while her husband, actor Timothy Busfield, awaits trial on child sex abuse charges.The “Little House on the Prairie” star revealed Tuesday that she is moving out of the Upper West Side apartment she has called home for the past eight years and relocating full-time to their upstate New York property, which was raided by federal agents earlier this year.“So long perfect little one bedroom apartment on the Upper West Side. The last eight years here have been so special,” Gilbert, 62, posted on Instagram.Melissa Gilbert said on Instagram that she is leaving her NYC apartment amid Timothy Busfield’s child sex abuse case. melissagilbertofficial, /Instagram“A lot of amazing work was done in and around this city. So many theaters and soundstages. So many wonderful dinners with friends and nights out on the town.”The actress also reflected on what she’ll miss most about life on the Upper West Side as she prepares to leave the Manhattan neighborhood behind.“I’ll miss the walking and our neighborhood, the subway rides, the amazing people I’ve met there and on the streets. This city truly has a pulse,” she wrote.“You can feel it in your heart. Goodbye favorite newsstand, bodega, dance studio and laundry. Goodbye shoe repair, dry cleaners, nail salon. Goodbye sweet neighbors whom we love so much. And a very fond ‘farewell and see you soon’ to our favorite city in the world.”Gilbert’s move comes months after Busfield’s January arrest in New Mexico on child abuse and criminal sexual contact charges stemming from allegations that he inappropriately touched 7-year-old twin boys while working on Fox’s “The Cleaning Lady” in 2022.Busfield is facing child sex abuse charges after allegations involving two child actors on “The Cleaning Lady.” Bernalillo County Metropolitan CourtThe 69-year-old, who has denied the allegations, was formally charged Feb. 6 with four counts of criminal sexual contact of a child under 13.Busfield pleaded not guilty on Feb. 21 after waiving his arraignment and appearances at pretrial proceedings. His trial is scheduled to begin in May 2027.While Gilbert did not explain the reason for the move, she suggested the change comes at a difficult time for her family.“I promise we will be back, it’s just that right now…..well….you know,” she wrote. “Excited to live in our wonderful home upstate full time for a good long while.”Heavily armed federal agents raided the couple’s Highland Lake, NY, home shortly after Busfield turned himself in to authorities in Albuquerque in January.Members of the New York Regional Fugitive Task Force used a battering ram to enter the property before searching the residence and surrounding buildings.Melissa Gilbert and Timothy Busfield — pictured here in 2012 — have remained together as he fights the allegations. Getty ImagesGilbert has publicly supported her husband throughout the case.The actress returned to social media in May after largely stepping away from public posting following Busfield’s arrest.She also revealed during a recent “Good Morning America” interview that she was aware of previous sexual assault allegations against Busfield before they married in 2013.“I’m neither naive nor am I complicit,” Gilbert told George Stephanopoulos. “I talked to him about it. I asked him questions about it.”“I heard his side of the story — which nobody has ever heard — which is the truth,” she continued.“And when the time is right, and that is not now, Tim will tell the truth of all of these past allegations when he needs to.”

Jun 24, 2026
Dritan Goxhaj: The Untold Story Behind His Recent Spotlight New

Dritan Goxhaj: The Untold Story Behind His Recent Spotlight

11:35 | 24 Qershor 2026 Dritan Goxhaj është përmendur shumë ditët e fundit kryesisht për shkak të rolit të tij në protestat që po zhvillohen në Tiranë.Gjithashtu, vëmendja ndaj tij është shtuar sepse Goxhaj është figurë e njohur publike prej vitesh, si ish-pjesëtar i UÇK-së, analist ushtarak dhe person që ka qenë më parë në qendër të debateve lidhur me proceset e Dhomat e Specializuara të Kosovës.Dritan Goxhaj iu bashkua vullnetarisht Ushtrisë Çlirimtare të Kosovës gjatë luftës së viteve 1998–1999. Me profesion oficer aviacioni në Ushtrinë Shqiptare, ai u angazhua në strukturat e UÇK-së dhe, sipas burimeve publike, kishte autorizimin e Shtabit të Përgjithshëm për të mbajtur kontakte me komandën e forcave amerikane të vendosura në Shqipëri. Gjatë luftës ai shërbeu si oficer ndërlidhës dhe mori pjesë në mbështetjen e operacioneve të UÇK-së.Angazhimi i Dritan Goxhajt në UÇK lidhet ngushtë me kontributin e babait të tij, Dilaver Goxhaj. Koloneli Dilaver Goxhaj, i njohur gjatë luftës edhe me nofkën “Komandant Golemi”, iu bashkua vullnetarisht luftës në Kosovë dhe u emërua zëvendësshef i Shtabit të Përgjithshëm të UÇK-së. Përvoja e tij ushtarake ishte një ndihmë e rëndësishme për organizimin dhe koordinimin e forcave çlirimtare.Babë e bir u rreshtuan në të njëjtën kauzë, duke qenë ndër ushtarakët nga Shqipëria që iu përgjigjën thirrjes për t’i dalë në ndihmë Kosovës gjatë luftës. Në dokumente dhe dëshmi të publikuara ndër vite, emrat e tyre përmenden si pjesë e strukturave të UÇK-së, ku Dritani përmendet si oficer ndërlidhës me misionin ushtarak amerikan, ndërsa Dilaveri si një nga drejtuesit e Shtabit të Përgjithshëm.Pas përfundimit të luftës, të dy vazhduan të jenë aktivë në debatet publike mbi historinë e UÇK-së, luftën e Kosovës dhe çështjet e sigurisë kombëtare./Arbresh.info/

Jun 24, 2026