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Melania Trump gets key PR lesson amid Epstein debacle; Megyn Kelly asks ‘Why now?’

Melania Trump gets key PR lesson amid Epstein debacle; Megyn Kelly asks ‘Why now?’

Conservative commentator Megyn Kelly has said she was left “dumbfounded” by the public statement from the First Lady, Melania Trump, addressing her alleged links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Megyn Kelly questions Melania Trump’s timing in addressing Epstein allegations, expressing confusion over her statement amidst current news focus on Iran. (REUTERS/Evan Vucci and AP Photo/Evan Vucci) On Thursday’s episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, Kelly questioned why Melania chose to speak out now, asking, “Why did she do this?” She further analyzed the timing and implications of the statement on her show. The reaction comes after Melania issued a rare and strongly worded statement rejecting claims of any relationship with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. Read more: Megyn Kelly slams Gavin Newsom’s ‘nutcase’ wife over remarks on sister’s death Kelly questions timing and intent Kelly said she was “dumbfounded” by the decision to revive discussion around Epstein, noting that the issue had not been dominating headlines recently. She said, “Why did she do this? “ She continued, “That’s really what everyone was asking. …

Did Megyn Kelly defend Epstein? Here’s what she said about his victims and pedophile allegations

Did Megyn Kelly defend Epstein? Here’s what she said about his victims and pedophile allegations

Political commentator, attorney and “journalist” Megyn Kelly ignited a controversy on November 13 when, during her SiriusXM show, she suggested that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may not meet the technical definition of a pedophile. Megyn Kelley under fire for remarks on Epstein case(SiriusXM) She presented another person’s views, saying his victims were “barely legal” rather than very young children. “He was into the barely‐legal type… like, he liked 15-year-old girls,” Kelly said, adding, “I realize this is disgusting. I’m definitely not trying to make an excuse for this. I’m just giving you facts, that he wasn’t into, like, 8-year-olds.” According to the National Library of Medicine, most research “accepted a legal definition of pedophilia, treating all offenders convicted of ‘child molestation’ as pedophiles, regardless of the age or appearance of the victim.” Read more: Epstein Files: New emails name big tech, celebs, journalists and politicians Kelly defends Trump? After being churned in the controversy, Kelly accused the mainstream media of turning the Epstein story into a “Trump Story.” She said, “Now every media outlet …

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Was ‘Dry Humping’ Kim Kardashian at Met Gala? Megyn Kelly Makes Vile Claims Amid Trial

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Was ‘Dry Humping’ Kim Kardashian at Met Gala? Megyn Kelly Makes Vile Claims Amid Trial

Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of sexual trafficking. In the new update related to news regarding Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, Megyn Kelly has made explosive claims about witnessing the rapper, who is facing the controversial federal sex trafficking trial, allegedly grinding on a Kardashian, during her appearance on The Nerve with Maureen Callahan. She did not name the exact Kardashian family member, but according to TMZ, an insider has denied this claim. When Kelly appeared in the above-mentioned venture, she shared about witnessing the alleged incident between Diddy and a Kardashian in the women’s room at one of the previous Met Galas. For the unversed, she reportedly attended the grand fashion event in 2016 and in 2017. Kelly mentioned that during one of them, she visited the restroom and found the Bad Boy Records founder, several Kardashians, and some influencers in there. Kelly claimed that the rapper was allegedly “dry humping” with a Kardashian, without naming which member from the famous family. Further, the media personality shared that the rapper allegedly being in the bathroom and …

Megyn Kelly blasts Blake Lively’s TIME 100 spot, calls her out over ‘fake MeToo allegations’ against Justin Baldoni

Megyn Kelly blasts Blake Lively’s TIME 100 spot, calls her out over ‘fake MeToo allegations’ against Justin Baldoni

Apr 26, 2025 04:40 PM IST At the star-studded TIME100 Gala, Megyn Kelly openly questioned why Blake Lively was honoured at all, claiming her influence is fake American political commentator Megyn Kelly isn’t one to mince words, and she made that clear on Thursday night at the TIME100 Gala in New York City, especially when asked about fellow honoree Blake Lively. The journalist-turned-podcaster took a firm stance against Lively’s inclusion on TIME’s list of the most influential people of the year, calling it not just undeserved, but “a ridiculous joke”. Megyn Kelly blasts Blake Lively’s TIME100 spot “She’s only here because she’s a celebrity,” Kelly said bluntly. “She has no influence over anything. She launched a fake MeToo allegation… She’s lived to regret doing it because virtually every allegation she has made has fallen apart. And so for her to be honoured for doing that — to try to ruin a man over absolutely nothing — is a scandal.” Kelly was referring to Lively’s infamous disputed claims involving her It Ends With Us (2024) co-star …

Taylor Swift Should ‘Speak Out’ About Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s It Ends With Us Lawsuit, Says Megyn Kelly

Taylor Swift Should ‘Speak Out’ About Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s It Ends With Us Lawsuit, Says Megyn Kelly

Blake Lively’s fellow Time100 honoree Megyn Kelly has some advice for Taylor Swift. During her recent appearance at Time100’s New York City Gala on Thursday, she spoke about the It Ends With Us drama between Lively and director-actor Justin Baldoni, which has also embroiled Swift and Ryan Reynolds in controversy.  Kelly criticised Lively’s addition to Time’s Most Influential People list and said that she’s only here because she’s a celebrity. The former Fox News anchor also said that her allegations against Baldoni are another example of “fake Me Too allegations.” Referring to a text Lively sent to Baldoni, describing herself as Khaleesi and Swift as her dragon, Kelly said, “Either Taylor Swift is her dragon or she isn’t, I don’t know. That’s what Blake Lively said, so I guess I’ll have to take her at her word.” She added that if she was Swift, she would speak up about the controversy instead of distancing herself. Lively attended the gala with her husband and mother, Willie Elain McAlpin, whom she honoured in her five-minute speech upon …

Furious Megyn Kelly slams Blake Lively for making it to Time’s 100 Most Influential list: ‘It’s a ridiculous joke’ | Hollywood

Furious Megyn Kelly slams Blake Lively for making it to Time’s 100 Most Influential list: ‘It’s a ridiculous joke’ | Hollywood

Apr 25, 2025 04:09 PM IST Blake Lively attended the gala event after she was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2025 by Time Magazine. Actor Blake Lively was named a ‘Titan’ in the annual list for Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2025. But political commentator Megyn Kelly is not sure if the actor deserves the honour, as she slammed her in a new interaction with Daily Mail at the Time 100 gala itself. Megyn said that it Blake has ‘no influence over anything’ and that she ‘fake MeToo allegation’ against her co-star Justin Baldoni. (Also read: ‘Titan’ Blake Lively makes it to Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2025 list even as Baldoni controversy rages on) Megyn Kelly called out Blake Lively during her appearance at the Time 100 gala. What Megyn said about Blake Speaking at the event which was held at NYC, Megyn said, “It’s a ridiculous joke. She shouldn’t be here. She has no influence over anything. She launched a …

Megyn Kelly fires back at George Clooney over journalism jab: ‘That’s not journalism, George…’ | Hollywood

Megyn Kelly fires back at George Clooney over journalism jab: ‘That’s not journalism, George…’ | Hollywood

Megyn Kelly isn’t holding back after George Clooney appeared to take a swipe at her journalistic credentials during a conversation with Broadway legend Patti LuPone for Variety’s Actors on Actors. Megyn Kelly fiercely defends her journalism credentials against George Clooney’s criticism, accusing him of hypocrisy and cowardice for his delayed op-ed on President Biden.(AP) On the latest episode of The Megyn Kelly Show podcast, the former Fox News and NBC anchor responded to Clooney’s comments. “He’s starring in a play about Edward R. Murrow because Clooney fancies himself a journalist, you see, and has lots of thoughts on how journalists need to do journalism,” Kelly said. ALSO READ| Did Ben Affleck just admit that Jennifer Lopez ‘drove him crazy’? Clooney’s op-ed sparks heated debate over Biden’s 2024 candidacy Clooney’s much-discussed New York Times op-ed in which he called for President Joe Biden to step down from the 2024 race, alluding that Kelly argued, “He does it mainly by stumbling upon the biggest story of the decade, that a sitting president is mentally infirm and ought …

Megyn Kelly rips Blake Lively for her claims against Justin Baldoni over leaked video: ‘Absolute nothing burger’ | Hollywood

Megyn Kelly rips Blake Lively for her claims against Justin Baldoni over leaked video: ‘Absolute nothing burger’ | Hollywood

Megyn Kelly did not hold back in her criticism of Hollywood A-lister Blake Lively during a recent episode of The Megyn Kelly Show. The controversial moment came after a leaked video surfaced, showing Lively and It Ends With Us co-star Justin Baldoni filming a montage sequence on set. Kelly aimed Lively’s reaction to the video, which the actress dismissed as a “nothing burger.” Megyn Kelly slammed Blake Lively’s reaction to a leaked video with Justin Baldoni, labelling her claims as unfounded.(REUTERS/Brian Snyder, (Nicole Rivelli/Sony Pictures via AP)) Also Read: Angelina Jolie’s ‘heart’ not in awards race after Maria’s Oscar snub: ‘This was doomed from…’ Kelly dismisses Lively’s claims On her show, Kelly exclaimed, “Time and time again, she accuses him of doing something, which then when you hear the full context, is an absolute nothing burger!” as reported by The New York Post. She continued, “She alleges that she’s a MeToo victim. That’s absurd! This person is not an honest broker. I believe her less than ever. I actually disbelieve her fully.”The videos mentioned were …

Megyn Kelly slams Justin Bieber, friends for silence over Diddy’s arrest: ‘If he was a victim, God forbid…’

Megyn Kelly is calling out celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, Ashton Kutcher, and others who were once close to disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs for their silence following his arrest. Combs was taken into custody on Monday on serious charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. Megyn Kelly criticises celebrities like Justin Bieber and Usher for their silence on Sean Combs’ arrest for serious charges. Urges them to speak out, highlighting their close ties with Combs In a recent episode of her podcast, Kelly questioned why Combs’ close friends have not publicly addressed the allegations. She specifically mentioned Bieber, pointing to his close relationship with Combs at a young age, and suggested that he should speak out, even if he was a victim of the alleged crimes. Megyn Kelly calls out Diddy’s ‘friends’ to speak out Since November of last year, the bombshell revelations of Diddy’s twisted secrets have resulted in multiple lawsuits and even an FBI raid on his Los Angeles and Miami mansions. This week, the Bad Boy Records producer was finally arrested and …