Ahead of the US election on November 3, a host of celebrities, from Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Brad Pitt to Kirstie Alley and Kid Rock, have spoken out about who they will be voting for.
Here, we round up the celebrities that will be voting for President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence, and the stars who are backing Democratic nominees Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
Celebrities who support Donald Trump:
Kirstie Alley
Cheers actress Kirstie Alley is one of Trump's most vocal supporters.
Kid Rock
Musician Kid Rock was a vocal supporter of Trump in 2016 and is a regular at his rallies. The pair even play golf together.
Jon Voight
In mid-October, actor Jon Voight uploaded a video to Twitter saying that American voters should re-elect Donald Trump in the US election to save the country from "evil" Joe Biden.
Lil Wayne
Rapper Lil Wayne posted a photo of himself with Trump last week, a move that was criticised by fellow rapper, 50 Cent.
Stephen Baldwin
Actor Stephen Baldwin has been a vocal Trump supporter since 2016, despite the fact that his brother, Billy Baldwin, has accused the US president of making advances on his wife, Chynna Phillips. Another of his brothers, Alec Baldwin, also regularly spoofs Trump on Saturday Night Live.
Jay Cutler
Former NFL player and estranged husband of reality star Kristin Cavallari has voiced his support for Trump, posting golfer Jack Nicklaus' message of support for the president to his own Instagram with the caption: "Never a doubt".
Randy Quaid
National Lampoon's Vacation actor Randy Quaid is a vocal fan of Trump. He regularly retweets the US president and calls out his critics on social media.
Scott Baio
Former child star Scott Baio regularly tweets in support of Trump.
Roseanne Barr
Roseanne Barr has been a vocal Trump supporter over the last few years.
Isaiah Washington
The former Grey's Anatomy actor announced he'd be supporting Trump back in 2019, when he told Fox Nation he was no longer a supporter of the Democrats.
“Walking away ... is a sacrifice, it’s a risk, and there’s a penalty for it,” he told Fox Nation. “The reason why I’ve chosen to walk away from the Democratic Party as I know it ... is that something doesn’t feel right.”
Dean Cain
The one-time Superman actor is a vocal Trump supporter.
Kelsey Grammer
Frasier star Kelsey Grammer has spoken out about his support for Trump on a number of occasions.
Samaire Armstrong
The OC actor explained why she is voting Trump in a seven-minute Instagram video.
Stacey Dash
The Clueless actor is a vocal supporter of Trump and has the hashtags #MAGA and #WomenForTrump in her Twitter biography.
Of being black and conservative, she said in 2018: "Because I’m black I’m supposed to therefore be a Democrat, which is absurd. They’re supposed to be the party of tolerance. I don’t see any tolerance. I’ve made a choice to stand up for what I believe in and don’t think I should be condemned."
James Woods
Ray Donovan actor James Woods is a vocal supporter of Trump, and regularly tweets about the president.
Brett Favre
The former American football quarterback tweeted his support for Trump last week.
Lil Pump
The rapper is so passionately pro-Trump, he has said he'll move to Colombia should Trump lose the election. He has also shared a photo of his face photoshopped onto former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe greeting Trump.
Celebrities for Joe Biden:
Beyonce
In a last minute boost to encourage followers to vote, Beyonce uploaded a Boomerang video of herself wearing a Biden Harris mask and an 'I Voted' sticker to Instagram, paired with a chic Balmain hat and turtleneck.
She captioned the video: "Come thru, Texas! #VOTE".
Taylor Swift
In the past, Taylor Swift kept quiet about her political leanings, however that is no longer the case in 2020. She has voiced her support for Biden and baked a batch of cookies decorated with his badge.
"I spoke to @vmagazine about why I'll be voting for Joe Biden for president. So apt that it's come out on the night of the VP debate," she wrote on Instagram. "Gonna be watching and supporting @kamalaharris by yelling at the TV a lot. And I also have custom cookies".
Dwayne Johnson
Fast and Furious franchise star and former WWE wrestler Dwayne Johnson has voiced his support for Biden back in September.
Jennifer Aniston
The Friends star shared a photo of herself sending off her postal ballot on Instagram, with the caption: "#IVOTED for @joebiden and @kamalaharris. I dropped my ballot off, and I did it early. I voted for them because right now this country is more divided than ever. Right now, a few men in power are deciding what women can and can't do with their own bodies. Our current president has decided that racism is a non-issue. He has repeatedly and publicly ignored science ... too many people have died."
Bruce Springsteen
"I think if we get Joe Biden, it's gonna go a long way towards helping us regain our status around the world," singer Bruce Springsteen told Rolling Stone. "The country as the shining light of democracy has been trashed by the administration. We abandoned friends, we befriended dictators, we denied climate science."
Tom Hanks
In August this year, Tom Hanks hosted a virtual fundraiser for Biden.
LeBron James
In August, the NBA star said he would "for sure" campaign for Biden and Harris in a conversation with Vice TV.
Cardi B
Rapper Cardi B has been a vocal supporter of Biden's, and in August she interviewed him for Elle magazine.
Chris Evans
Captain America actor Chris Evans attended a virtual Biden fundraiser, called Voters Assemble.
Willie Nelson
In June, singer Willie Nelson attended a virtual fundraiser to support Biden.
Billie Eilish
The Bad Boy singer is a first-time voter and spoke to Harris about the importance of voting. She also sang at the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Michael B Jordan
The Black Panther actor shared a post-voting selfie.
Paul Rudd
Ant Man actor Paul Rudd also participated in the Voters Assemble fundraiser.
Lizzo
Juice singer Lizzo has encouraged fans to vote though her sartorial choices, and also participated in an On the Yard conversation about early voting during a campaign event in Detroit on Friday, October 23, 2020, for Biden and Harris.
Samuel L Jackson
Actor Samuel L Jackson made a voter suppression advert for Biden.
Cher
Believe singer Cher is vocally anti-Trump and spoke at a campaign rally for Biden.
Kumail Nanjiani
Actor Kumail Nanjiani has been passionately encouraging voters to make plans to vote and to vote early. He has also fundraised for Biden.
Leonardo DiCaprio
Environmentalist-actor Leo DiCaprio attended a Biden fundraiser in March.
John Legend
Singer John Legend is a vocal supporter of Biden and Harris.
Brad Pitt
Actor Brad Pitt has voiced a campaign advert for Biden.
Jennifer Lawrence
Actor Jennifer Lawrence refuted claims she is a Republican in a recent tweet.
Mariah Carey
Singer Mariah Carey voted early and voted for Biden and Harris.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Louis-Dreyfus famously starred in political sitcom Veep, and is also a vocal supporter of Texas Democrats.
Zoe Kravitz
High Fidelity actor Zoe Kravitz posted her support for Biden on Instagram.
Natalie Portman
Actor Natalie Portman has shared her support on Instagram.
Mindy Kaling
Actor Mindy Kaling shared a conversation between herself and vice president nominee Harris on Instagram.
Hailey Bieber
Her father, Stephen Baldwin, may be a vocal Trump supporter, but Justin Bieber's wife has said she will be voting for Biden.
Reese Witherspoon
Reese Witherspoon has voiced her support for Harris.
Karlie Kloss
Model Karlie Kloss is married to Joshua Kushner, whose brother Jared Kushner is senior advisor to Donald Trump, but that has not stopped her voicing her support for Biden.
Mark Hamill
The Star Wars actor has voiced his support for Biden and Harris on Instagram.
Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez
The couple spoke to Biden and his wife, Dr Jill Biden, in a recent Instagram post.
Padma Lakshmi
The model and TV host shared her thoughts on the election on Instagram, writing: "I’m voting because I’m tired of this administration only representing wealthy white men. I’m voting to be a part of our democratic process."
Jonathan Van Ness
Queer Eye star Jonathan Van Ness has shared his support for Biden on Twitter.
Ken Jeong
The Hangover actor has voiced his support for Biden on Twitter.
Lena Dunham
On Instagram, Girls creator Dunham said she voted early and for Biden.
Tracee Ellis Ross
The Blackish actor spoke at the DNC.
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PROFILE OF HALAN
Started: November 2017
Founders: Mounir Nakhla, Ahmed Mohsen and Mohamed Aboulnaga
Based: Cairo, Egypt
Sector: transport and logistics
Size: 150 employees
Investment: approximately $8 million
Investors include: Singapore’s Battery Road Digital Holdings, Egypt’s Algebra Ventures, Uber co-founder and former CTO Oscar Salazar
Indoor cricket World Cup:
Insportz, Dubai, September 16-23
UAE fixtures:
Men
Saturday, September 16 – 1.45pm, v New Zealand
Sunday, September 17 – 10.30am, v Australia; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Monday, September 18 – 2pm, v England; 7.15pm, v India
Tuesday, September 19 – 12.15pm, v Singapore; 5.30pm, v Sri Lanka
Thursday, September 21 – 2pm v Malaysia
Friday, September 22 – 3.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 3pm, grand final
Women
Saturday, September 16 – 5.15pm, v Australia
Sunday, September 17 – 2pm, v South Africa; 7.15pm, v New Zealand
Monday, September 18 – 5.30pm, v England
Tuesday, September 19 – 10.30am, v New Zealand; 3.45pm, v South Africa
Thursday, September 21 – 12.15pm, v Australia
Friday, September 22 – 1.30pm, semi-final
Saturday, September 23 – 1pm, grand final
Ten tax points to be aware of in 2026
1. Domestic VAT refund amendments: request your refund within five years
If a business does not apply for the refund on time, they lose their credit.
2. E-invoicing in the UAE
Businesses should continue preparing for the implementation of e-invoicing in the UAE, with 2026 a preparation and transition period ahead of phased mandatory adoption.
3. More tax audits
Tax authorities are increasingly using data already available across multiple filings to identify audit risks.
4. More beneficial VAT and excise tax penalty regime
Tax disputes are expected to become more frequent and more structured, with clearer administrative objection and appeal processes. The UAE has adopted a new penalty regime for VAT and excise disputes, which now mirrors the penalty regime for corporate tax.
5. Greater emphasis on statutory audit
There is a greater need for the accuracy of financial statements. The International Financial Reporting Standards standards need to be strictly adhered to and, as a result, the quality of the audits will need to increase.
6. Further transfer pricing enforcement
Transfer pricing enforcement, which refers to the practice of establishing prices for internal transactions between related entities, is expected to broaden in scope. The UAE will shortly open the possibility to negotiate advance pricing agreements, or essentially rulings for transfer pricing purposes.
7. Limited time periods for audits
Recent amendments also introduce a default five-year limitation period for tax audits and assessments, subject to specific statutory exceptions. While the standard audit and assessment period is five years, this may be extended to up to 15 years in cases involving fraud or tax evasion.
8. Pillar 2 implementation
Many multinational groups will begin to feel the practical effect of the Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (DMTT), the UAE's implementation of the OECD’s global minimum tax under Pillar 2. While the rules apply for financial years starting on or after January 1, 2025, it is 2026 that marks the transition to an operational phase.
9. Reduced compliance obligations for imported goods and services
Businesses that apply the reverse-charge mechanism for VAT purposes in the UAE may benefit from reduced compliance obligations.
10. Substance and CbC reporting focus
Tax authorities are expected to continue strengthening the enforcement of economic substance and Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting frameworks. In the UAE, these regimes are increasingly being used as risk-assessment tools, providing tax authorities with a comprehensive view of multinational groups’ global footprints and enabling them to assess whether profits are aligned with real economic activity.
Contributed by Thomas Vanhee and Hend Rashwan, Aurifer
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Desert Warrior
Starring: Anthony Mackie, Aiysha Hart, Ben Kingsley
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Rating: 3/5
BMW M5 specs
Engine: 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 petrol enging with additional electric motor
Power: 727hp
Torque: 1,000Nm
Transmission: 8-speed auto
Fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km
On sale: Now
Price: From Dh650,000
The biog
Age: 46
Number of Children: Four
Hobby: Reading history books
Loves: Sports
Where to buy
Limited-edition art prints of The Sofa Series: Sultani can be acquired from Reem El Mutwalli at www.reemelmutwalli.com
KILLING OF QASSEM SULEIMANI
APPLE IPAD MINI (A17 PRO)
Display: 21cm Liquid Retina Display, 2266 x 1488, 326ppi, 500 nits
Chip: Apple A17 Pro, 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
Storage: 128/256/512GB
Main camera: 12MP wide, f/1.8, digital zoom up to 5x, Smart HDR 4
Front camera: 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.4, Smart HDR 4, full-HD @ 25/30/60fps
Biometrics: Touch ID, Face ID
Colours: Blue, purple, space grey, starlight
In the box: iPad mini, USB-C cable, 20W USB-C power adapter
Price: From Dh2,099
How being social media savvy can improve your well being
Next time when procastinating online remember that you can save thousands on paying for a personal trainer and a gym membership simply by watching YouTube videos and keeping up with the latest health tips and trends.
As social media apps are becoming more and more consumed by health experts and nutritionists who are using it to awareness and encourage patients to engage in physical activity.
Elizabeth Watson, a personal trainer from Stay Fit gym in Abu Dhabi suggests that “individuals can use social media as a means of keeping fit, there are a lot of great exercises you can do and train from experts at home just by watching videos on YouTube”.
Norlyn Torrena, a clinical nutritionist from Burjeel Hospital advises her clients to be more technologically active “most of my clients are so engaged with their phones that I advise them to download applications that offer health related services”.
Torrena said that “most people believe that dieting and keeping fit is boring”.
However, by using social media apps keeping fit means that people are “modern and are kept up to date with the latest heath tips and trends”.
“It can be a guide to a healthy lifestyle and exercise if used in the correct way, so I really encourage my clients to download health applications” said Mrs Torrena.
People can also connect with each other and exchange “tips and notes, it’s extremely healthy and fun”.
The President's Cake
Director: Hasan Hadi
Starring: Baneen Ahmad Nayyef, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Sajad Mohamad Qasem
Rating: 4/5
Blackpink World Tour [Born Pink] In Cinemas
Starring: Rose, Jisoo, Jennie, Lisa
Directors: Min Geun, Oh Yoon-Dong
Rating: 3/5
Dubai Bling season three
Cast: Loujain Adada, Zeina Khoury, Farhana Bodi, Ebraheem Al Samadi, Mona Kattan, and couples Safa & Fahad Siddiqui and DJ Bliss & Danya Mohammed
Rating: 1/5
Sholto Byrnes on Myanmar politics
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The specs
Price, base / as tested Dh960,000
Engine 3.9L twin-turbo V8
Transmission Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
Power 661hp @8,000rpm
Torque 760Nm @ 3,000rpm
Fuel economy, combined 11.4L / 100k
Sole survivors
- Cecelia Crocker was on board Northwest Airlines Flight 255 in 1987 when it crashed in Detroit, killing 154 people, including her parents and brother. The plane had hit a light pole on take off
- George Lamson Jr, from Minnesota, was on a Galaxy Airlines flight that crashed in Reno in 1985, killing 68 people. His entire seat was launched out of the plane
- Bahia Bakari, then 12, survived when a Yemenia Airways flight crashed near the Comoros in 2009, killing 152. She was found clinging to wreckage after floating in the ocean for 13 hours.
- Jim Polehinke was the co-pilot and sole survivor of a 2006 Comair flight that crashed in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49.
Children who witnessed blood bath want to help others
Aged just 11, Khulood Al Najjar’s daughter, Nora, bravely attempted to fight off Philip Spence. Her finger was injured when she put her hand in between the claw hammer and her mother’s head.
As a vital witness, she was forced to relive the ordeal by police who needed to identify the attacker and ensure he was found guilty.
Now aged 16, Nora has decided she wants to dedicate her career to helping other victims of crime.
“It was very horrible for her. She saw her mum, dying, just next to her eyes. But now she just wants to go forward,” said Khulood, speaking about how her eldest daughter was dealing with the trauma of the incident five years ago. “She is saying, 'mama, I want to be a lawyer, I want to help people achieve justice'.”
Khulood’s youngest daughter, Fatima, was seven at the time of the attack and attempted to help paramedics responding to the incident.
“Now she wants to be a maxillofacial doctor,” Khulood said. “She said to me ‘it is because a maxillofacial doctor returned your face, mama’. Now she wants to help people see themselves in the mirror again.”
Khulood’s son, Saeed, was nine in 2014 and slept through the attack. While he did not witness the trauma, this made it more difficult for him to understand what had happened. He has ambitions to become an engineer.
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
Expert advice
“Join in with a group like Cycle Safe Dubai or TrainYAS, where you’ll meet like-minded people and always have support on hand.”
Stewart Howison, co-founder of Cycle Safe Dubai and owner of Revolution Cycles
“When you sweat a lot, you lose a lot of salt and other electrolytes from your body. If your electrolytes drop enough, you will be at risk of cramping. To prevent salt deficiency, simply add an electrolyte mix to your water.”
Cornelia Gloor, head of RAK Hospital’s Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy Centre
“Don’t make the mistake of thinking you can ride as fast or as far during the summer as you do in cooler weather. The heat will make you expend more energy to maintain a speed that might normally be comfortable, so pace yourself when riding during the hotter parts of the day.”
Chandrashekar Nandi, physiotherapist at Burjeel Hospital in Dubai
Stree
Producer: Maddock Films, Jio Movies
Director: Amar Kaushik
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee
Rating: 3.5
Tom Fletcher on 'soft power'
Banthology: Stories from Unwanted Nations
Edited by Sarah Cleave, Comma Press
Tips for job-seekers
- Do not submit your application through the Easy Apply button on LinkedIn. Employers receive between 600 and 800 replies for each job advert on the platform. If you are the right fit for a job, connect to a relevant person in the company on LinkedIn and send them a direct message.
- Make sure you are an exact fit for the job advertised. If you are an HR manager with five years’ experience in retail and the job requires a similar candidate with five years’ experience in consumer, you should apply. But if you have no experience in HR, do not apply for the job.
David Mackenzie, founder of recruitment agency Mackenzie Jones Middle East
The National's picks
4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young
How to apply for a drone permit
- Individuals must register on UAE Drone app or website using their UAE Pass
- Add all their personal details, including name, nationality, passport number, Emiratis ID, email and phone number
- Upload the training certificate from a centre accredited by the GCAA
- Submit their request
What are the regulations?
- Fly it within visual line of sight
- Never over populated areas
- Ensure maximum flying height of 400 feet (122 metres) above ground level is not crossed
- Users must avoid flying over restricted areas listed on the UAE Drone app
- Only fly the drone during the day, and never at night
- Should have a live feed of the drone flight
- Drones must weigh 5 kg or less
WHAT FANS WILL LOVE ABOUT RUSSIA
FANS WILL LOVE
Uber is ridiculously cheap and, as Diego Saez discovered, mush safer. A 45-minute taxi from Pulova airport to Saint Petersburg’s Nevsky Prospect can cost as little as 500 roubles (Dh30).
FANS WILL LOATHE
Uber policy in Russia is that they can start the fare as soon as they arrive at the pick-up point — and oftentimes they start it even before arriving, or worse never arrive yet charge you anyway.
FANS WILL LOVE
It’s amazing how active Russians are on social media and your accounts will surge should you post while in the country. Throw in a few Cyrillic hashtags and watch your account numbers rocket.
FANS WILL LOATHE
With cold soups, bland dumplings and dried fish, Russian cuisine is not to everybody’s tastebuds. Fortunately, there are plenty Georgian restaurants to choose from, which are both excellent and economical.
FANS WILL LOVE
The World Cup will take place during St Petersburg's White Nights Festival, which means perpetual daylight in a city that genuinely never sleeps. (Think toddlers walking the streets with their grandmothers at 4am.)
FANS WILL LOATHE
The walk from Krestovsky Ostrov metro station to Saint Petersburg Arena on a rainy day makes you wonder why some of the $1.7 billion was not spent on a weather-protected walkway.
Analysis
Members of Syria's Alawite minority community face threat in their heartland after one of the deadliest days in country’s recent history. Read more
Series information
Pakistan v Dubai
First Test, Dubai International Stadium
Sun Oct 6 to Thu Oct 11
Second Test, Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi
Tue Oct 16 to Sat Oct 20
Play starts at 10am each day
Teams
Pakistan
1 Mohammed Hafeez, 2 Imam-ul-Haq, 3 Azhar Ali, 4 Asad Shafiq, 5 Haris Sohail, 6 Babar Azam, 7 Sarfraz Ahmed, 8 Bilal Asif, 9 Yasir Shah, 10, Mohammed Abbas, 11 Wahab Riaz or Mir Hamza
Australia
1 Usman Khawaja, 2 Aaron Finch, 3 Shaun Marsh, 4 Mitchell Marsh, 5 Travis Head, 6 Marnus Labuschagne, 7 Tim Paine, 8 Mitchell Starc, 9 Peter Siddle, 10 Nathan Lyon, 11 Jon Holland
