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The 2026 American Music Awards kicked off with a red carpet full of daring fashion risks, as stars embraced everything from disco-inspired shimmer to country style and oversized menswear.

Held Monday at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, the 52nd annual AMAs delivered a fashion lineup packed with metallic drama, rock-and-roll attitude and sheer fabric as celebrities gathered for one of the industry’s most anticipated nights.

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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Hilary Duff delivered disco-era glamour in a shimmering silver sleeveless gown dripping in reflective sequins.

Comedian Nikki Glaser turned heads in a silver satin gown featuring a corset-style bodice, side cutouts and a thigh-high slit. The television host paired the glamorous look with pointed black heels and long blonde waves.

Country star Riley Green stayed true to his roots in a dark blue three-piece suit styled with a cowboy hat and tan boots. The polished Western-inspired ensemble balanced traditional tailoring with Nashville flair.

New Kids on the Block members Donnie Wahlberg, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and Jonathan Knight coordinated in upscale looks. Velvet burgundy jackets, metallic blazers and sleek black tailoring created a cohesive aesthetic for the fan-favorite boy band.

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Paula Abdul embraced futuristic couture in a sculptural white gown adorned with geometric beading, sheer paneling and flowing tulle accents. Dramatic shoulder detailing and fitted long sleeves added architectural flair to the unique fashion ensemble.

Rock legend Billy Idol brought his signature rebellious energy to the carpet in a black leather blazer layered over a fuchsia shirt. He accessorized with silver necklaces and black-and-white loafers, while his iconic platinum blond spikes completed the rock star look.

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"Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" star Lisa Rinna opted for oversized tailoring in a chocolate-brown pantsuit featuring exaggerated shoulders and wide-leg trousers. The actress and television personality added a playful touch with a polka-dot necktie adorned with a printed portrait of President John F. Kennedy.

Singer Tinashe embraced sheer fashion in an off-the-shoulder white lace gown featuring intricate embroidery. Layered diamond chokers, wet-look dark hair and the ethereal silhouette combined for one of the evening’s boldest high-fashion moments.

Host Queen Latifah arrived wrapped in glamour with a dramatic full-length textured silver-gray faux fur coat cinched at the waist with a cream belt. The sophisticated winter-inspired ensemble was paired with sleek hair and bold lipstick.

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star Jessi Draper stepped out in a sleek black sleeveless gown with a fitted silhouette and dramatic cream ruffled hem. She accessorized with a black floral clutch and minimalist black heels, while soft glam makeup and glossy brunette waves completed the red-carpet look.

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It’s a matter of "when," not "if" the Cleveland Cavaliers’ season ends. They are down 3-0 in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals and trying to stave off elimination in front of their home fans Monday vs. the New York Knicks. 

New York has been crushing teams in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Knicks have won 10 straight games and have the best point differential (+225) over a 10-game span in regular-season and postseason history. 

Somehow, Cleveland took money in the betting market before Games 2 and 3. Despite blowing Game 1, the Cavs closed as +6 underdogs in Game 2 after opening at +5.5. Then, they opened as -2.5 favorites for Game 3 at home and closed at -3.5.

Well, it seems the market has given up on the Cavaliers, as they are consensus +2.5 underdogs with their backs against the wall in Game 4. Will Cleveland live to fight another day, or does NYK clinch an NBA Finals berth Monday?

Let’s discuss. 

I’m done beating around the bush; the Knicks are sweeping the Cavaliers. Did you see the final minutes of Game 3? The Cavs pretty much tapped out. They are cooked, regardless of what garbage head coach Kenny Atkinson spews about "shot quality".

As I wrote in my Eastern Conference Finals preview, Cleveland has no answer for Jalen Brunson. The Cavaliers need Donovan Mitchell and James Harden playing well to win this series, and Brunson can hunt one of them on defense.

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Meanwhile, New York has elite perimeter defenders, such as Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby and Josh Hart to guard Mitchell and Harden.

That said, since I’m so convinced NYK closes the Cavs out Monday and don’t want to fuss with the spread, I’m taking the KNICKS MONEYLINE (-140) for Game 4.

I gave out New York -1.5 series spread pre-series, so I’m betting with "house money" because there is less than a 1% chance Cleveland gets this to a Game 7. Bridges was rightfully dogged for no-showing in Games 1-5 vs. the Atlanta Hawks in the first round, but he has balled since.

From Game 6 of the Atlanta series to Game 3 of the conference finals, Bridges is averaging 19.1 points on 69.1% shooting. He has scored 18+ points in every game this series on 75.9% true shooting (.711/.500/1.000).

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Also, Harden and Mitchell, who are defensive liabilities, spent the most time defending Bridges in Game 3, and he destroyed them. Bridges went 7-for-8 with Harden and Mitchell defending him.

Allen seems to be the only Cavalier to have any heart. He’s scored 13+ points in Games 2 and 3 and has a team-best 137 offensive rating in the conference finals. Plus, Harden would rather pass than shoot, and Allen could catch a few alley-oops.

Finally, Allen has the second-highest offensive rebounding rate in this series and can get some easy putbacks if the Knicks are chasing Cleveland’s shooters off the 3-point line. 

Prediction: Knicks 114, Cavaliers 101. 

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A Senate Republican warned that President Donald Trump's decisions were "killing our chances" for the GOP holding onto power in the Senate. 

It’s another chapter in the ongoing breakdown of the relationship between Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., and Trump that started last year during Republicans’ push to pass the president’s "big, beautiful bill." 

The latest episode on Friday came after Trump accused Tillis of being a "nitpicker" on Truth Social. 

"When I told him that I would not, under any circumstances, endorse him for another run, too much work and drama (he couldn’t have won, anyway!), he immediately quit the race and publicly announced that he was going to ‘retire,’" Trump said.

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"I said, ‘Wow, great news, that was easy!’ The media said how brave he was to take me on, but he wasn’t brave, he was just the opposite - HE WAS A QUITTER," he continued. "Now he can have all the fun he wants for a few months, with some of his RINO friends, screwing the Republican Party."

Tillis has not shied away from being critical of the Trump administration since announcing his decision not to run for office again, and he has typically aimed his barbs at the president’s top advisors.

He did so again by blaming Trump’s nearly $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund on U.S. Pardon Attorney Ed Martin, pushing 50-year mortgages and the bipartisan Senate housing package on Housing Director Bill Pulte, the push to acquire private companies with taxpayer dollars on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and the spate of firings of top generals at the Pentagon — and "not holding Putin accountable for his systematic kidnapping, rape, torture, and murder of Ukrainian civilians," on War Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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"If opposing these things makes me a RINO, then I gladly accept that nickname," Tillis said on X. "We need Republicans to do well in November, but the stupid stuff is killing our chances!"

White House spokeswoman Olivia Wales told Fox News Digital in a statement that Trump is "the unequivocal leader, best messenger, and unmatched motivator for the Republican Party, and he is committed to maintaining Republicans’ majority in Congress to continue delivering wins for the American people."

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"In just over one year, the President has made our country greater than ever before with the most secure border in American history, the largest middle-class tax cuts ever, and the lowest murder rate since 1900," Wales said. "President Trump will continue to draw a sharp contrast with his commonsense agenda and the radical Democrats in Congress who allowed millions of illegal aliens to flow through the border, unanimously opposed the Working Families Tax Cuts, and are soft-on-crime."

Still, many of those decisions have given Republicans across the spectrum of the Senate GOP heartburn, and most recently, the "anti-weaponization" fund derailed Congress’ effort to fund immigration operations across the country for the remainder of Trump’s term. 

Tillis was one of several Republicans who blasted the fund created by the Department of Justice (DOJ) shortly after its announcement earlier this week and joined in a dogpile against acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Wednesday behind closed doors.

Like several others, Tillis was concerned that the fund could be used by Jan. 6 rioters convicted of assaulting police officers. 

"Imagine that," Tillis said earlier this week.
"A fund that is set up to compensate people who assaulted Capitol Police officers and other responding agencies, right? People that had pled guilty to physical acts against the president may actually be able to get compensated. How absurd does that sound coming out of my mouth?"

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National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett attempted to ease concerns over rising fuel costs on Sunday, as hopes of a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz linger on the horizon.

"We expect energy prices as soon as there's a deal to plummet," he told Fox News' Jackie DeAngelis.

"And when that happens, then there'll be a lot of room for the Fed to do the right thing and lower rates..."

Hassett's remarks come shortly after Trump-nominated Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new Federal Reserve chair — a shake-up to the institution that comes after a lengthy tug-of-war between the president and Warsh's predecessor, Jerome Powell.

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Hassett insisted President Donald Trump had emphasized the need for an independent Fed and said he shared the sentiment himself.

"I respect the independence of the Fed and the intellect of Kevin Warsh, and I'm sure that he'll work it out on a data-dependent way."

Meanwhile, Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio have suggested an end to the months-long conflict could be drawing near.

Trump announced Saturday that an agreement had been "largely negotiated" with Iran and several allied nations following what he described as a "very good call" with key world leaders.

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He added that final aspects and details of the deal are "currently being discussed and will be announced shortly."

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has largely been disrupted since the start of the conflict, is a key provision of the tentative deal, Trump indicated.

Hassett additionally told DeAngelis that a swath of new reserves in nearby countries such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates could go online once the strait reopens.

"As people are getting ready to get their oil refineries going back to full capacity and everything, then there's just basically a gusher of oil that could come out," he said.

"We've done a lot of careful modeling about how long it's gonna take for things to get back to normal, and I could tell you that we've already seen signs that people are a little bit wary about buying oil on the spot market right now because they expect the price to drop a lot sometime soon, so that's a very, very good sign."

On the note of broader inflation, Hassett pointed to "great signs" that relief could be on the way, including a TrumpRx expansion to reduce prescription drug costs and a recent Oval Office event during which some government-imposed environmental regulations were loosened in an effort to bring down costs.

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