Capitol Hill is rarely the only career venture for politicians. Before taking office, many elected officials have already made a name for themselves in business, economics, advocacy work or tech.

It’s easy to understand why “Hillbilly Elegy,” the 2016 memoir by JD Vance, piqued the interest of the American people. It recycles a narrative America has relied on for a century to sleep ...

Now that J.D. Vance has officially been selected as former president Donald Trump‘s running mate in the 2024 presidential election, you may be reminded of his work on Hillbilly Elegy ...

The famous filmmaker, 70, has a history with Vance, 40, who wrote the memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” that was adapted into a 2020 Netflix film directed by Howard. But now that Vance is Donald Trump ...

dropping her voice low and lathering it in a knowing hillbilly sass. Carpenter sells it. But she had help — a playful, foul-mouthed voice in her ear insisting that a pop star these days might as ...

The two singers give Carpenter's hit song a country twist. Sabrina Carpenter and Dolly Parton have teamed up for a fun version of Carpenter's hit song, "Please Please Please." The song ...

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