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Inside the Melania Doc: Chaos, Cash, and Controversy Behind the Scenes
politics4 hours ago

Inside the Melania Doc: Chaos, Cash, and Controversy Behind the Scenes

Rolling Stone details the behind‑the‑scenes saga of Amazon’s Melania: Twenty Days to History: a $40 million rights deal, three concurrent production crews, grueling schedules, and friction with director Brett Ratner. While Melania is described as engaged, crew members recount chaos, long hours, and disputes over credits. Ethics questions arise over a licensing arrangement that left the First Lady with about $28 million, fueling scrutiny that the deal could look like buying access, though Amazon denies ulterior motives. The studio plans a heavy promo push, but opening‑weekend projections remain uncertain and no major revelations about Melania are promised.

Comeback on the Red Carpet: Brett Ratner Returns with Melania Trump Documentary
entertainment16 hours ago

Comeback on the Red Carpet: Brett Ratner Returns with Melania Trump Documentary

Brett Ratner, once banished by Hollywood amid #MeToo-era misconduct allegations, is staging a high-profile return by directing Melania Trump’s life documentary for Amazon MGM Studios, plus a related inauguration-era docuseries, as he also remains tied to a planned fourth Rush Hour film—sparking both curiosity and controversy around his comeback and political connections.

White House Hosts Private Screening of Amazon’s Melania Doc
entertainment20 hours ago

White House Hosts Private Screening of Amazon’s Melania Doc

The White House hosted a private East Room screening of Amazon-funded Melania, a Brett Ratner–directed documentary, on a snowy Saturday with about 70 VIP guests including Queen Rania, Tim Cook, and Eric Yuan. The black-tie event featured a military band, monogrammed popcorn tubs, commemorative tickets, and take-home cookies, and drew attention for the absence of major Trump officials amid ongoing political controversy surrounding ICE and protests. Melania posted after the event, and the film’s rollout includes a New York Stock Exchange opening bell appearance and a Kennedy Center premiere; THR published exclusive photos from the night.