Topic: Brett Michaels

The Freedom 250 celebration on the National Mall faced setbacks as artists including Martina McBride, Young MC, and Brett Michaels withdrew due to the event's perceived political nature. Performers like Vanilla Ice and Milli Vanilli's Fab Morvan remain on the bill, which is characterized as a "track act" lineup typical of state fairs. Donald Trump suggested he might perform himself if more musical acts drop out.

Michael Moore makes controversial statements on Bill Maher's show, suggesting Donald Trump's past comments about his daughter Ivanka would require a school teacher to report him as a pedophile. Moore attempts to link Trump to other figures accused of misconduct, including Les Moonves, Roger Ailes, and Bill O'Reilly. The hosts criticize Moore's rhetoric as extreme and borderline libelous.

Attorney Michael Avenatti was arrested by the LAPD on suspicion of domestic violence following an incident in Los Angeles. Avenatti, known for representing Stormy Daniels and Julie Swetnick, released a statement denying the allegations and asserting he has never struck a woman. While some media outlets linked the arrest to his opposition to Donald Trump, others suggested the incident could be a "hit job" from within the Democratic party to distance themselves from his controversial reputation.

Attorney Michael Avenatti introduces a third accuser against Brett Kavanaugh, a move characterized by some as publicity-seeking. Media clips from Fox News and other outlets show Avenatti questioning Kavanaugh's honesty regarding his high school and college behavior. A claim from 4chan suggests the "train" accusation might be a spoofed setup, though Avenatti maintains the burden of proof will be met.

Brett Michaels is named the winner of Celebrity Apprentice, a result predicted by the hosts based on media appearances by Donald Trump. Ratings for the finales of Lost and Celebrity Apprentice are compared to historic numbers for MASH and Seinfeld, highlighting a significant decline in modern television viewership. The hosts suggest low ratings drive networks to accept government propaganda and excessive commercial loads.