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Former Portland Trail Blazer center Chris Dudley has launched a second attempt to run for governor of Oregon as a Republican, a long-shot bid in a blue state even as the incumbent has struggled in polls.
Dudley, who played six seasons for the Trail Blazers and 16 for the NBA overall, said in an announcement video Monday that he would ease divisiveness and focus on public safety, affordability and education in a state where support for Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has been low for her entire tenure.
“The empty promises, the name calling, the finger pointing and fear mongering that has solved nothing must stop,” said in his election announcement. “There are real solutions, and I have a plan.”
Dudley is one of the most successful Republicans of the last 25 years in Oregon, coming within 2 points of defeating Democratic Gov. John Kitzhaber in 2010.
“I think it’s imperative that we get somebody from outside of Salem who’s away from the partisan politics, away from the name calling, the finger pointing,” Dudley told The Oregonian. “Who has the expertise and background and the ability to bring people together to solve these issues.”
In his election announcement, Dudley spoke about his love of the state and frustration people have with the current state of politics. He mentioned education, safety and affordability as key issues he plans to address but did not give any key policy specifics.
Dudley is a Yale graduate who worked in finance after leaving the NBA. A diabetic, he also founded a foundation focused on children with Type 1 diabetes.
In the GOP primary, Dudley faces a field that includes state Sen. Christine Drazan, who lost to Kotek by nearly 4 percentage points in 2022.
Other candidates include another state lawmaker, a county commissioner and a conservative influencer who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his involvement in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Kotek is a relatively unpopular governor. Her approval rating has consistently remained under 50 percent her entire term in office, according to polling analysis by Morning Consult. In December, she announced her intention to seek reelection.
Despite expectations that Democrats will do well in the midterms, a number of Oregon Republicans have become more involved in state politics since the last election. Phil Knight, a co-founder of Nike, donated $3 million to an Oregon Republican PAC focused on gaining seats in the state Legislature in October. It was his largest political donation to date, according to the Willamette Week.
Dudley received significant backing from Knight in his 2010 race, but it’s unclear if he will get the same level of support this time around.
Any Republican faces an uphill battle for governor in Oregon, where a GOP candidate has not won since 1982 and where Democrats have a registration edge of about 8 percentage points.
CORRECTION: A previous version incorrectly reported that Gov. Kotek had not announced plans to seek reelection.Politics
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Well, 2026 has been full of surprises thus far, but while we’ve learned to expect the unexpected, we still don’t think anyone predicted a feud between Donald Trump and Rod Stewart.
Yes, the rock legend lashed out against the current US president this week.
And this beef between 80-year-old dudes with hairstyles that defy logic could wind up having serious consequences.
The trouble began when Stewart posted a video on Instagram in which he lashed out at Trump for diminishing the role of NATO troops in the war with Afghanistan.
Trump said in an interview last week that NATO forces stayed “a little off the front line” during that conflict.
“Hi there. I may just be a humble rock star. I’m also a knight of the realm, and I have my opinions,” Stewart began.
“I was born just after the war [World War II], and have great respect for our armed forces that fought and gave us our freedom,” he continued, adding:
“So, it hurts me badly, deeply, when I read that the draft dodger Trump has criticized our troops in Afghanistan for not being on the front line.
“We lost over 400 of our guys. Think of their parents. Think about it! And Trump calls ’em almost like cowards. It’s unbearable.
“So I’m calling on you, Prime Minister [Keir] Starmer and [Reform UK leader Nigel] Farage. Please, make the draft dodger Trump apologize, please.”
In the comments, Stewart received support from many of his celebrity friends.
“Thank you, Rod for speaking up! It is shocking that anyone would support this man who is currently our president. It makes me sad and sick,” wrote Sheryl Crow.
“Thank you Rod. We are so embarrassed,” Katie Couric commented.
“I’ve loved you always … And now more than ever,” Helen Hunt chimed in.
Somewhat uncharacteristically, Trump has not yet commented on the situation.
But insiders claim that the president is quietly plotting his revenge.
“The feeling around Trump is that Rod crossed a line and embarrassed him publicly. The talk is about using visa rules to make life difficult and, if possible, stop him touring the States,” one source told Radar Online this week.
“They believe there is enough material in Rod’s own public record to justify extra scrutiny. The aim would be to send a message without Trump having to say anything directly,” another insider added.
Of course, at 81, Rod probably isn’t terribly intimidated by the thought of his touring opportunities being limited.
So the Donald might need to get a bit more creative if he’s hoping to emerge victorious from this spat.
Whatever the case, Stewart has probably been added to the list of Trump’s least favorite musicians.
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It’s official, Carrie Underwood is not going on tour in 2026. The country music powerhouse confirmed the news during a recent appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! with her fellow American Idol judges, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie.
When asked about each of their touring plans, Bryan shared details of his just-announced Word On The Street Tour, while Richie teased that new plans would be unveiled soon. Today he shared those details, revealing he will be hitting the road on his Earth, Wind & Fire: Sing A Song All Night Long Tour throughout the year.
Underwood, however, will keep her focus on judging the next wave of contestants on American Idol and being a mom to her two young boys.
“No,” she said confidently before gesturing to her co-stars. “I’ll go see them.”
Even though she won’t be embarking on her own headline run, fans will still have a few chances to catch the Oklahoma native live on stage. She has a few one-off headline shows as well as two festival appearances currently on the books, including the Wildlands Festival in Park, MT on August 1 and the Velocity Music Festival in Dyersville, IA on September 5.
This summer, she will also take the stage in Nashville as part of Alan Jackson’s final career show, “Last Call: One More For the Road – The Finale.”
Plus, the 24th overall season of American Idol (and the ninth on ABC) looks as though it will be keeping Underwood plenty busy. The singing competition show premieres tonight, January 26 on ABC and Stream on Hulu.
Last fall, Underwood, Richie and Bryan were all spotted filming for the season on the campus of Nashville’s Belmont University. This spotting of the judges is on par with the show’s academic theme, Idol University.
The network also unveiled that there will be a brand-new twist this year, that involves the judges, and the show’s host Ryan Seacrest making their way to Music City with the talented golden ticket-holders. American Idol’s beloved tradition of Hollywood Week will now trade California for Tennessee, an unexpected change that’s bound to bring new energy to the show.
Bryan explained to Kimmel that for eight years, he has been trying to make the show’s transition to Music City happen, however he didn’t have “enough weight” until his fellow country star, Carrie Underwood, joined the team last year.
“They didn’t scare me off, so we’re back at it,” Underwood joked about her return to the show.
Having won Idol in 2005 and built a wildly successful career since then, the “Denim & Rhinestones” singer says she’s ready to help guide the next generation of aspiring performers.
“Hopefully I have some wisdom having been in their shoes that I can impart on them and help them along in that way. But it is the Idol University this year. That’s kind of our theme.”
Fans have been getting glimpses of what’s to come for months and now, the wait is finally over because it all begins tonight on ABC.
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