David Bridges
Main celebrities are working behind the scenes to safe distinguished appearances on the upcoming Democratic Nationwide Conference … however the Kamala Harris marketing campaign is not accommodating everybody … for worry of constructing the DNC really feel too Hollywood.
Sources with direct information inform TMZ … the Harris-Walz marketing campaign needs to be good about superstar involvement, and is working arduous to keep away from the Chicago-based DNC being painted as a “Hollywood liberal elite” occasion.
Our sources say the marketing campaign feels Hillary Clinton gave celebrities too large a platform again in 2016 and it backfired on her … they usually do not need to overdo the Hollywood side to the purpose the place it turns off on a regular basis people.
In different phrases, it is NOT the extra the merrier so far as superstar appearances are involved. As a substitute, our sources say the DNC and the Harris-Walz marketing campaign are being extra strategic and selective … and selecting their spots with celeb audio system and performers that make sense.
It’s going to be fascinating to see who will get invited to the DNC when the mud settles .. our sources say plans are nonetheless being finalized and tons of huge artists are vying for conference slots and their very own marketing campaign occasions with Harris and Walz.
When President Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed Harris, we’re informed her individuals had been flooded with inquiries from A-list celebs and musicians seeking to get entangled in her marketing campaign and the DNC.
However, with issues about turning the DNC right into a Hollywood manufacturing, it sounds just like the Harris-Walz marketing campaign goes to must make some robust selections … and switch lots of celebs away.
We reached out to the Harris For President marketing campaign, and senior spokesperson Adrienne Elrod tells TMZ … “We live in probably the most personalised media atmosphere ever, so it is essential we’re leveraging the unparalleled pleasure round this historic ticket by doing all the things we will to interrupt by means of to the voters who will resolve this election.”
Elrod provides … “Celebrities convey new voters into the fold by talking authentically to their fan bases concerning the election and the problems at stake in methods solely they will.”
We do know John Legend will likely be a part of this system, although we do not know if he’ll be talking or performing.
Regardless of all of the Hollywood love, do not anticipate to see Taylor Swift or Beyoncé on the DNC … Taylor’s touring abroad on the similar time and our sources strongly doubt there will be an in-person Bey efficiency on the DNC or a marketing campaign rally.
