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White House · United StatesThe White House is capitalizing on the premiere of the new “Superman” movie to cast President Trump as a powerful hero for the country.The administration posted an image to social media late Thursday with a depiction of Trump wearing Superman’s outfit, complete with a red cape, flying through the air along with the caption “THE SYMBOL OF HOPE.”
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White House transforms Trump into Superman in new meme
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EntertainmentThe actor who filed a $260 million lawsuit against Atlanta resident and movie mogul Tyler Perry for alleged sexual harassment, assault, and retaliation is speaking publicly for the first time.See the Story
Actor Behind $260M Lawsuit Against Tyler Perry Speaks Out
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Jay-Z Accuses Man Claiming to Be His Son of Making ‘Fabricated’ Claims
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Spill The Tea, Sis! Teyana Taylor Opens Up About Romance & Working With Aaron Pierre On Upcoming Album
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Why Black Internet Is Obsessed With Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks, Lindsey Buckingham's Petty Break up Onstage
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The Source |Two Men and a Woman Assault Black Woman with Racial Slurs Over NYC Parking Spot
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Eerie Similarities Between Whitney Houston, Bobbi Kristina's Deaths, Explained
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Beyoncé's Flying Car Swapped for Levitating Horse After Set Malfunction on 'Cowboy Carter' Tour
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