John Oliver Slams Dean Cain for Joining ICE, Says ‘No Need’ for Former Superman to ‘Wear a Mask’ on Duty: ‘The Chances of Anyone Recognizing Him Are F—ing Zero’

John Oliver Slams Dean Cain for Joining ICE, Says 'No Need' for Former Superman to 'Wear a Mask' on Duty: 'The Chances of Anyone Recognizing Him Are F—ing Zero'

John Oliver slammed former Superman Dean Cain over his announcement last week that heplans to join ICE, saying it shows the agency might be in "trouble." Discussing the recent raids taking place all over the U.S. on the latest episode of "Last Week Tonight," Oliver said that ICE seems "more than a little desperate" to hire new agents, pointing to the fact that they have removed age limits and are putting out "gross recruitment ads." He then turned his attention to Cain, who said last week during an appearance on Fox News' "Jesse Watters Primetime" that he "will be sworn in as an ICE agent, ASAP." More from Variety John Leguizamo Calls Dean Cain a 'Moron' for Joining ICE: 'What Kind of Loser Volunteers' for That? Former Superman Dean Cain Says He's Joining ICE 'ASAP': America Was 'Built on Patriots Stepping Up' LISTEN: Tatiana Siegel Sits Down With Trump-Loving Superman Alum Dean Cain; Disney, NBCU and Fox Wrap the Upfront Haggle "You know, there's an old saying in Hollywood: if all you can get is Dean Cain, you are fucked," Oliver quipped. "I'm not saying that ICE isn't finding people," he continued. "I'm just saying, when you are reduced to pinning a badge on the 59-year-old star of 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas,' 'The Dog Who Saved Christmas Vacation,' 'The Dog Who Saved Holidays,' 'The Dog Who Saved Halloween,' 'The Dog Who Saved Easter' and 'The Dog Who Saved Summer,' maybe you are in trouble." It's true — though Cain played Superman/Clark Kent in the '90s ABC series "Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman," he's more recently taken to the television film space, where he has starred in six "The Dog Who Saved…" movies. As a result, Oliver said that Cain shouldn't be concerned about covering up on duty to avoid being doxxed. "On the plus side, no need for that guy to wear a mask because the chances of anyone recognizing him are fucking zero," he said. Cain later responded to Oliver's remarks on X, writing: "He stole that mask joke from the internet — and he also laughed hysterically when Trump said he was going to run for president. Case closed. (and those movies were sweet, by the way!)." 🤣 He stole that mask joke from the internet — and he also laughed hysterically when Trump said he was going to run for President. Case closed. 🤣(and those movies were sweet, by the way!)https://t.co/9jQqb6h9WM — Dean Cain (@RealDeanCain)August 11, 2025 Watch the full segment of "Last Week Tonight" below. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in August 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in August 2025 Sign up forVariety's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us onFacebook,Twitter, andInstagram.

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John Oliver Slams Dean Cain for Joining ICE, Says ‘No Need’ for Former Superman to ‘Wear a Mask’ on Duty: ‘The Chances of Anyone Recognizing Him Are F—ing Zero’

John Oliver Slams Dean Cain for Joining ICE, Says 'No Need' for Former Superman to 'Wear a Mask' on Duty: 'The Chances o...

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Kelly Clarkson Fights Back Tears Onstage in Viral Video Taken 12 Days Before Death of Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock

Kelly Clarkson Fights Back Tears Onstage in Viral Video Taken 12 Days Before Death of Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock

Kelly Clarkson got visibly emotional during her July 26 Las Vegas show in a newly resurfaced video The moment came when she was discussing a telling lyric change in her hit song "Piece by Piece" Clarkson broke down in tears while talking about the song just 12 days before the death of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock Kelly Clarksongot raw and real with her fans 12 days before thedeath of her ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock. In a newly resurfacedvideorecorded by TikTok user@modestishottest4ufrom Clarkson's July 26 show at her Las Vegas Studio Session residency, the pop star, 43, broke down in tears multiple times while introducing the newly reworked version of her song "Piece by Piece." "Compartmentalization!" Clarkson urged herself while wiping away tears and trying to keep from crying. She then went on to share that after a 2023 lyric change to "Piece by Piece" — in the wake of her2020 split from Blackstock— she has since changed the song once again to reflect more of where she is today. Elizabeth Martin/TikTok "I've never rewritten a song more and I probably never will," she began. "I wrote this song with a lot of hope and projection for happiness and better than what was happening. And then, well, life set in and I had to change the lyrics. Everybody was like, 'Wait, why aren't you singing this song?' And I was like, 'Have you heard the lyrics?' That's fun. Embarrassing." Kevin Mazur/Getty The song originally read as a message to Clarkson's estranged father about how Blackstock was a better father and partner to her and was released in 2015, two years after the former couple tied the knot. "I ended up changing the lyrics. We did it one time, I did a residency here, and then I was like, 'You know what, that sounded a little angry,' " she shared. "So I just wanted to explain how it feels now. I'm 43. I've done some therapy, and I changed the lyrics now and I think it's perfect. I promise. I'm not gonna change it again." Further explaining why she decided to tweak the lyrics, Clarkson added, "It just represents, kind of, I don't know I feel like we grow up, right? And this is the more grown up version of it." However, as she tried to go on, Clarkson once again got emotional, saying, "I'm really trying to pull it together," before introducing the song by declaring, "Screw it, let's just sing it. This is 'Piece by Piece.' " Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In her2023 lyric change, Clarkson sang, "I just walk away, when they ask for money. I take care of me 'cause I love me. Piece by piece I restored my faith that a heart can still beat even when it breaks," a seeming reference to Blackstock's financial requests during their divorce. And in the updated version Clarkson sang, "I'm learning everyday how to love me. I let go of the shame that you taught me. Piece by piece I restored the faith that a heart can still beat even if it breaks." Blackstock died of cancer on Aug. 7 at the age of 48. He and Clarkson shared daughter River, 11, and son Remington, 9. He was also dad to daughter Savannah and son Seth from a previous relationship. Rich Fury/Getty One day before the music manager's death, Clarkson postponed the remainder of her Las Vegas shows, sharing in a statement, "While I normally keep my personal life private, this past year, my children's father has been ill and at this moment, I need to be fully present for them." https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf A source told PEOPLE thatClarkson has "been devastated" for her childrenamid her ex-husband's private illness. "When she found out that he was sick, she remained protective of him for their sake," the source said. "Kelly has always tried to keep things classy. It became clear earlier this year that Brandon was not doing well. She's been devastated for the kids." Read the original article onPeople

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Kelly Clarkson Fights Back Tears Onstage in Viral Video Taken 12 Days Before Death of Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock

Kelly Clarkson Fights Back Tears Onstage in Viral Video Taken 12 Days Before Death of Ex-Husband Brandon Blackstock Kelly Clarkson got visib...

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Colombia senator Uribe dies after being shot at campaign rally in June

Colombia senator Uribe dies after being shot at campaign rally in June

Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful who was hospitalized after beingshot at a campaign eventmore than two months ago, has died, his wife announced on Monday. Uribe, 39, a potential presidential candidate from the right-wing opposition, was shot in the head during a rally in Bogota, Colombia's capital, on June 7. The hospital where Uribe was being treated, the Santa Fe de Bogota Foundation, said the senator died in the early hours of Monday morning. On Saturday, it had warned that he was in "critical condition" due to a "hemorrhagic episode in the central nervous system." "I ask God to show me the way to learn to live without you," Maria Claudia Tarazona, Uribe's wife, wrote on social media. "Rest in peace… I will take care of our children." Ivan Duque Marquez, Colombia's president from 2018 to 2022, paid tribute to Uribe, saying that "terrorism" had snatched from the country "an upright and transparent leader." "Colombia mourns, but it will not surrender to the criminals who took the life of an admirable young man," said Duque, who led the Democratic Center party, which Uribe also represented. Another former president, Alvaro Uribe, who is no relation to the senator, said: "Evil destroys everything; they killed hope. May Miguel's struggle be a light that illuminates the right path for Colombia." Police have arrested six people in connection with Uribe's shooting, including a 15-year-old boy who was charged with attempted homicide. Later, the prosecutor in the case claimed that the minor had become "immersed in a hitman network." All of the accused have pleaded not guilty to the charges against them. The killing of Uribe, who came from a prominent Colombian political family, is for many in Colombia a grisly echo of the country's history of political violence. Uribe's mother, Diana Turbay, was a journalist kidnapped by drug traffickers from the Medellin cartel under Pablo Escobar. She was murdered during a rescue operation in 1991. Uribe was then raised by his father, a city councillor in Bogota. Uribe, a Harvard graduate, began his career in local Bogota politics, before entering the Senate in 2022. Last year, at the site where his mother was murdered, Uribe announced his candidacy for the 2026 presidential elections. "I could have grown up seeking revenge, but I decided to do the right thing: forgive, but never forget," he said at the time. Uribe's grandfather, Julio Cesar Turbay Ayala, served as president from 1978 to 1982, and his grandmother, Nydia Quintero Turbay de Balcazar, was the founder of Solidarity with Colombia, an activist group that promoted workers' rights in the country. This is a developing story and will be updated. For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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Colombia senator Uribe dies after being shot at campaign rally in June

Colombia senator Uribe dies after being shot at campaign rally in June Miguel Uribe Turbay, a Colombian senator and presidential hopeful who...

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Artist drowns sculpture in plastic waste in front of the UN during plastic pollution treaty talks

Artist drowns sculpture in plastic waste in front of the UN during plastic pollution treaty talks

GENEVA (AP) — As nations began a second week of negotiations Monday fora global accord to end plastic pollution, an artist heaped piles of plastic waste onto a large sculpture in front of the United Nations office. Delegates to thetreaty talkspass by the sculpture daily in a reminder of their responsibility to solve theplastic pollutioncrisis. The talks are scheduled to conclude Thursday. Benjamin Von Wong, a Canadian artist and activist, designed the nearly 6 meter (18 foot) sculpture called the"Thinker's Burden"and built it with a team. It's his take on the famous sculpture by Auguste Rodin, "The Thinker" in Paris. There is a male figure in deep thought, like Rodin depicted. But instead of sitting atop a rock, Von Wong's figure sits atop Mother Earth while cradling a baby and clutching plastic bottles. A strand of DNA intertwines them to highlight the health impacts of plastic pollution. With the help of volunteers, Von Wong is adding plastic waste to the installation over the course of the negotiations to reflect the growing cost of inaction. He climbed a ladder Monday to reach the top of the sculpture and weave plastic bottles through the DNA. He put a plastic toy car in front. "By the end of this week, we should have a sculpture almost completely drowned in plastics, however, the hope is, a strong and ambitious plastics treaty means that we can solve this problem once and for all," he said. The Minderoo Foundation, an Australian philanthropic organization, was the largest donor for the project. Local nonprofits and community groups collected the plastic trash. Standing by the sculpture, Maria Ivanova, an expert in international environmental governance, said it "wakes you up." Ivanova is the co-director of the Plastics Center at Northeastern University in Boston. "People don't change their minds because of facts. They do because of feelings," she said. "And this is where I think art is absolutely critical to shift the needle on policy." Delegates and tourists stopped to ask Von Wong about his work and pose for photos in front of it. Michael Bonser, head of the Canadian delegation, called the artwork "extraordinarily profound." "It gives us a sense, every day, of what we need to be doing inside the room, what we need to walk out with. And that's a deal that allows us to reverse the trend," he said. "That's going to be challenging, but I think it's possible." About 3,700 people are taking part in the talks, representing 184 countries and more than 600 organizations. They are crafting the first global, legally binding treaty on plastics pollution. Many agree the pace of the negotiations needs to speed up. They arrived in Geneva with hundreds of disagreements to be resolved. The number of unresolved issues grew last week, instead of shrinking. European Commissioner Jessika Roswall said she's concerned about the lack of progress, and "it's time to get results." Roswall is commissioner for environment, water resilience and a competitive circular economy. United Nations Environment Programme Executive Director Inger Andersen told reporters it's still possible to agree on a treaty this week that ends plastic pollution. "This is within grasp," Andersen said. "The window remains open to leave Geneva with this treaty." ___ The Associated Press' climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP'sstandardsfor working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas atAP.org.

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Artist drowns sculpture in plastic waste in front of the UN during plastic pollution treaty talks

Artist drowns sculpture in plastic waste in front of the UN during plastic pollution treaty talks GENEVA (AP) — As nations began a second we...

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Maluma Stops Concert to Scold Mom Who Brought Baby Without Ear Protection: 'That Baby Doesn't Want to Be There'

Maluma Stops Concert to Scold Mom Who Brought Baby Without Ear Protection: 'That Baby Doesn't Want to Be There'

Medios y Media/Getty Maluma called out a fan for bringing a baby to his Mexico City concert "Do you think it's a good idea to bring a 1-year-old baby to a concert where the decibels are this f------ high? Where is the sound this loud? That baby doesn't even know what it's doing here," the musician can be heard asking in a viral social media video The "Sobrio" performer welcomed his first child, a daughter named Paris Londoño Gomez, in March 2024 Malumais calling out a fan for bringing a baby to one of his concerts. Over the weekend, the 31-year-old Colombian singer stopped his show in Mexico City to scold a mom who brought a young child to the performance without ear protection. "With all due respect… how old are they?" Maluma asked the mother in Spanish, as seen ina video of the interactionshared on X. "A year old? Less? A year." "Do you think it's a good idea to bring a 1-year-old baby to a concert where the decibels are this f------ high?" he questioned, per a translation fromVariety."Where is the sound this loud? That baby doesn't even know what it's doing here." "Next time, protect their ears or something. For real. It's heavy. It's your responsibility," the musician continued. "You're waving them around like they're a toy. That baby doesn't want to be there, for real. I'm telling you with all love and respect, now that I'm a father… would never bring them to a concert. For the next time, be a bit more aware." Medios y Media/Getty The "Sobrio" performer welcomed his first child, a daughter namedParis Londoño Gomez, in March 2024 with girlfriendSusana Gomez. The couple announced their daughter's arrival in a post onInstagram. "On March 9th at 8:23 A.M. the love of our lives Paris Londoño Gomez was born. Thank you all for your birthday messages and well wishes," they wrote in Spanish. https://people-app.onelink.me/HNIa/kz7l4cuf Since then, Maluma (whose real name is Juan Luis Londoño Arias) has been candid about his love for being a father, and has spoken about wanting to be an example for his daughter. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "Everything changed. And I love it," MalumatoldAllurein 2024about becoming a dad. "Now, I wake up every day with the desire to conquer the world. I know I have to f------ kill it." Maluma/Instagram "For Paris, nothing is impossible. You have to lead by example," the "Hawái" singer added. "I go to bed every night that I can at 9 and wake up at 5:30 to hit the gym because I want to be healthy. You want to live forever for your kids. I want to make her proud." Maluma's performance in Mexico City came amid the final leg of his "+Pretty +Dirty World Tour," which is set to end on Aug. 23 in San Salvador, El Salvador. The musician also recently performed at Mexico's Rosarito Beach for the Baja Beach Festival, where he headlined alongside J Balvin and Don Omar. Read the original article onPeople

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Maluma Stops Concert to Scold Mom Who Brought Baby Without Ear Protection: 'That Baby Doesn't Want to Be There'

Maluma Stops Concert to Scold Mom Who Brought Baby Without Ear Protection: 'That Baby Doesn't Want to Be There' Medios y Media/G...

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