Celebrity political speeches at award shows sparks debate on CNN panel

February 3, 2026, 10:27 AM EST
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CITY, State (Fox News) — CNN panelist criticizes celebrities like Billie Eilish for political speeches at the Grammy Awards

Key Facts:

  • CNN panelist Chris Madel called out "Hollywood jacka—-" for giving political speeches at award shows
  • Madel ended his gubernatorial campaign in Minnesota due to a shooting during an immigration enforcement operation
  • Billie Eilish criticized for saying "no one is illegal on stolen land" at the Grammy Awards
  • Other panelists, including Joe Borelli and Stacey Schneider, shared contrasting views on celebrities speaking out
  • Former Clinton White House aide Keith Boykin argued that President Donald Trump is the biggest celebrity in the country

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    CNN panelists Christine Quinn and Chris Madel debate celebrities speaking out at award shows on Feb. 2, 2026.

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    Billie Eilish (right) was among the musicians to criticize the Trump administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the Grammy Awards on Sunday.

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    Bad Bunny accepts the award for Album of the Year for "Debí Tirar Más Fotos" during the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.

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    U.S. President Donald Trump and musician Nicki Minaj hold hands onstage at the U.S. Treasury Department's Trump Accounts Summit, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 28, 2026.

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