celeb news Kelly Clarkson, JHud receive Pentagon funds for military coverage

[DONTYELLATME]

But zoomer media isn't the only thing getting approved for Pentagon funding. According to a list obtained through a public records request, Guy's All-American Road Trip, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Downey's Dream Cars, The Price Is Right, America's Got Talent, and The Jennifer Hudson Show all received Pentagon support last year under Production Assistance Agreements, or PAAs. 

 

The Pentagon document underscores the U.S. government's interest in working alongside influencers and YouTubers, in addition to its ongoing failure to build out a social media presence strong enough to correct the military's recruiting crisis. 

According to Department of Defense protocols, production assistance agreements (PAAs) are approved when assistance would be in the best interest of the nation by presenting "a reasonably realistic depiction of the military services and the DoD, including service members, civilian personnel, events, missions, assets, and policies"; when the media Is informational and considered likely to contribute to public understanding of the military services and the DoD; or, most critically, when "it may benefit military service recruiting and retention programs."

As part of the Pentagon's production assistance agreements, in exchange for military personnel, vehicles, technology, and expert advice for use in film and TV, the U.S. military earns the right to influence how it is portrayed by editing scripts, altering narratives, and trying to paint the armed forces in the best possible light. 

Edited Wednesday at 09:27 PM by DONTYELLATME

[sugarysunflower]

MrBeast literally has no shame and is the worst because he has the biggest demographic influence. He is the personification of evil with a devil grin. 
 

And Kelly girl. We was all rooting for you. What is this mess? How big was the cheque? 

[HeavyMetalAura]

My bingo card for 2025 is already way off. Damn. 

[Saintlor]

Why would anyone be surprised about Kelly? She reeks of Trump and pro gun etc

[aadrl1]

Will it be an expose if Ukrainian celebrity did that for Ukrainian army

 

 

 

 

[BrokenMachine]

The hell?? Wbk she's republican, but it's weird anyways 

[Kool_Aid_King]

Not Kelendria Clarkson-Sheard! Oh Hell No!

[stochastic]

Why would the military even decide to partner with her and JHud's  respective talk shows in the first place when the demographic the military is trying to court doesn't watch their programs? Seem like a poor ROI

Edited Wednesday at 09:28 PM by stochastic

[Heldenzeit]

[Maddox]

Always knew there was something sinister behind her country bumpkin persona 

[Colmillo]

Explain in pop terms

[BrokenMachine]

Just read the article and I get it a little better. The tweet made me think she was donating and funding the Pentagon, but seems like it's the other way around. The Pentagon giving money to her show in exchange for propaganda. But as other user said, it's a weird choice, given the audience of Kelly's show 

[BrokenMachine]

13 minutes ago, Saintlor said:

Why would anyone be surprised about Kelly? She reeks of Trump and pro gun etc

This was done under Biden administration tho 

[Venice B]

I've always felt something off about Kelly and I never knew what it was. Guess now I know 

[Wonderland]

6 minutes ago, BrokenMachine said:

Just read the article and I get it a little better. The tweet made me think she was donating and funding the Pentagon, but seems like it's the other way around. The Pentagon giving money to her show in exchange for propaganda. But as other user said, it's a weird choice, given the audience of Kelly's show 

Angry soccer moms are a sleeping giant the military needs to win future wars 

Edited Wednesday at 09:40 PM by Wonderland

[duybeeGAshantiGA]

1 minute ago, Venice B said:

I've always felt something off about Kelly and I never knew what it was. Guess now I know 

This. She was hiding behind her image as a friendly mom next door.

[bielneira]

Oh, Kelly...

[stochastic]

9 minutes ago, Colmillo said:

Explain in pop terms

So let's say Gaga didn't want to finance the Hold My Hand MV for Top Gun and was offered funds by the Pentagon in exchange for a positive portrayal of the US military as well as them having oversight over creative changes and she would also get access to military planes and gear. 

[ontherocks]

Don't see anything wrong here 

[sugarysunflower]

14 minutes ago, Colmillo said:

Explain in pop terms

Taylor Swift bribes Fantano, Cocomelon and Dora the Explorer to advertise her albums on their YouTube channels. 
 

Ready to bring in the new recruit of swifties for TS12. 

[Communion]

3 minutes ago, ontherocks said:

Don't see anything wrong here 

Imagine being a sickly American who can't afford your insulin and your government is using your tax dollars to pay Youtubers and talk show hosts to essentially try their hand at:

 

 

 

[Arrows]

So the Pentagon is co-operating with Kelly to advertise military recruitment? How is that a problem?

[Galaxy]

26 minutes ago, BrokenMachine said:

The hell?? Wbk she's republican, but it's weird anyways 

How do we know she's Republican?

[KevinKDC]

Soooo what is wrong here? Lmfao 🤣 

[Maxxxine]

The deep state is real...