Hot Mics with Billy Bush

A chilling Hayden Panettiere 911 call, Kelly Clarkson's $15,000 singing bird controversy, and a Texas Senate race that could turn the political world upside down! On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy reacts to the emergency call surrounding Hayden Panettiere's reported death and raises questions about Brian Hickerson's actions. Plus, the Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play Brooklyn magic shop feud takes another turn, with artist Bliss Kolb emerging as the unexpected winner. Billy also tackles reports surrounding Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte, Shane Gillis' controversial Saturday Night Live monologue and the backlash from Ego Nwodim, Cecily Strong and Dan Levy. Then it's Donald Trump, JD Vance, James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton, and the explosive 2026 Texas Senate election. And don't miss Billy's exclusive interview with comedians Julia Jasunas and Mandy Martino, who say an AI-generated Instagram influencer is stealing their stand-up jokes and going viral while Meta does little to stop it.  #HaydenPanettiere #KellyClarkson #BillyBush #HotMics #ShaneGillis #JamesTalarico #KenPaxton #DonaldTrump #RJ Mitte #ArtificialIntelligence #CelebrityNews #BreakingNewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kelly Clarkson's feud with a Brooklyn magic shop takes another dramatic turn as newly released surveillance footage raises fresh questions about her explosive confrontation over a $15,000 singing bird! On today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush, Billy breaks down the latest developments in the Kelly Clarkson vs. Art of Play controversy, including the shop owner's claims of harassment and the viral video fueling the debate over who's telling the truth. Plus, Sean "Diddy" Combs is reportedly injured in a prison fight, a horrifying Six Flags Goliath roller coaster tragedy raises serious amusement park safety concerns, and shocking 911 audio emerges from the reported botched execution of convicted killer Christa Pike. With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, Billy takes on Donald Trump and JD Vance's increasingly controversial campaign rhetoric, the political firestorms involving Ilhan Omar, Abdul El-Sayed and James Talarico, Trump's Greenland ambitions, Russia sanctions, and Kimberly Guilfoyle's reported resignation as U.S. ambassador to Greece. Then, Russell Brand's sexual assault trial takes center stage as prosecutors outline disturbing allegations from six women, which Brand denies.   #KellyClarkson #Diddy #RussellBrand #DonaldTrump #BillyBush #HotMics #SixFlags #ChristaPike #Midterms2026 #BreakingNewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Selma Blair's shocking Delta Airlines flight incident, Kelly Clarkson's explosive feud with a Brooklyn magic shop, and newly revealed Ryan Reynolds text messages in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni legal battle headline today's Hot Mics with Billy Bush. Billy breaks down the air traffic control audio describing the alleged injuries aboard Blair's flight, her arrest and assault charges, and her attorney's explanation involving multiple sclerosis and missed medication. Plus, Kelly Clarkson doubles down against Brooklyn's Art of Play after a dispute over a $15,000 mechanical bird, while Ryan Reynolds' private messages with It Ends With Us author Colleen Hoover raise new questions about his Hollywood image. Billy also reacts to reports of the death of Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte and Bryan Cranston's emotional tribute, along with Donald Trump's latest Nobel Peace Prize controversy. Then, The Free Press writer Larissa Phillips joins Billy for an in-depth conversation about the Cornell 7 sexual assault allegations, the Chi Phi fraternity scandal, campus hookup culture, feminism, consent, and her provocative essay, "The Sexual Revolution Failed Jane Doe." As Cornell announces sweeping restrictions on fraternity parties, Billy and Larissa debate whether the sexual revolution has failed a generation and what parents should be teaching their children about relationships, personal responsibility, and sexual boundaries. It's celebrity news, Hollywood controversy, breaking headlines, true crime, and unfiltered cultural commentary on Hot Mics with Billy Bush.   #BillyBush #HotMics #SelmaBlair #DeltaAirlines #KellyClarkson #RyanReynolds #BlakeLively #Cornell7  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Jackson joins Billy Bush for an explosive, exclusive interview on Hot Mics, taking aim at New York Attorney General Letitia James and calling for her disqualification from the controversial Cornell University investigation. The high-profile criminal defense attorney, best known for defending Karen Read, explains why he believes James has already compromised her impartiality in the Cornell 7 case, breaks down the allegations against seven former fraternity members, and reveals what he believes went wrong with the original investigation. Jackson also weighs in on the latest developments involving Karen Read, Lindsay Clancy, Nick Reiner and the upcoming Frazier Boehm trial in Malibu. Plus, Billy examines the disturbing Cornell University assault allegations and the extraordinary story of Christa Pike, the Tennessee death row inmate whose case has renewed questions about capital punishment and lethal injection. It's a packed morning of true crime, courtroom controversy and exclusive legal insight on Hot Mics with Billy Bush.   #alanjackson #LetitiaJames #CornellUniversity #Cornell7 #KarenRead #ChristaPike #LindsayClancy #TrueCrime #BillyBush #HotMicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an exclusive Hot Mics with Billy Bush interview, Alleigha Botner’s attorney Nick Gounaris opens up about his controversial client, her role in the Caleb Flynn murder case and what happens to her now that Flynn has been convicted and sentenced to life in prison. Gounaris reveals how he came to represent Botner after her initial police interview, whether investigators ever considered her a suspect, and why he believes she has been misunderstood despite her affair with Flynn and the explosive text messages revealed at trial. Billy presses Nick on Caleb and Alleigha’s relationship, the 107,000 text messages, Flynn’s defense strategy, the emotional sentencing and whether Botner should finally speak publicly about Ashley Flynn, Caleb Flynn and the case that changed her life.    #AlleighaBotner #CalebFlynn #AshleyFlynn #CalebFlynnTrial #TrueCrime #BillyBush #HotMicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.