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Inside Don Lemon's Luxurious Life Amid Getting Fired From CNN

CNN recently fired a "stunned" Don Lemon after 17 years, and this firing comes amid a sexism scandal in which Lemon was embroiled.

By Aarushi Jain | May 3

Don Lemon's $25 Million CNN Contract Dispute Heats Up in Possible Legal Showdown

Lemon, the 51-year-old former co-host of 'CNN This Morning,' had signed a high $7 million-a-year contract with CNN in September that runs until 2026

By Mary Anthony | Apr 26

Don Lemon Praises Jimmy Fallon For Addressing Blackface Controversy: ‘That Was Really Honest And Very Brave’

Jimmy Fallon began Monday night’s episode of The Tonight Show with an emotional message that included another apology for his involvement in a 2000 Saturday Night Live skit that saw him wearing blackface for an impersonation of Chris Rock, Entertainment Tonight reported. The comedian received praise for his words by CNN anchor Don Lemon, who […]

By Naomi Kennedy | 3y ago

Don Lemon Calls Out Hollywood Leaders For ‘Doing Nothing’ Amid George Floyd Protests

CNN anchor Don Lemon called out Hollywood leaders on Saturday, who he accused of “doing nothing” from the comfort of their “mansions” as protesters of George Floyd’s death sweep across the U.S. “But what about the leadership in other places?” Lemon said, per Breitbart. “What about Hollywood? Strangely quiet.” Lemon noted the praise he has […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 3y ago

Don Lemon Wonders Where The Call For Calm Is As Donald Trump Tweets Insults To Democrat Mayors

CNN host Don Lemon wondered why U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders in the country have not called for calm. The comments came Saturday night amid the protests and riots that have erupted across the United States in the wake of George Floyd’s death after being restrained by former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. […]

By Rachel Dillin | 3y ago

CNN Journalist Don Lemon Slams Donald Trump, Says Barack Obama Is ‘Smarter’ & ‘Better Looking’

During a May 3 broadcast, CNN journalist Don Lemon publicly addressed President Donald Trump after he reportedly retweeted a conspiracy theory about former President Barack Obama. According to Hollywood Life, Lemon looked directly into the camera and asked Trump a series of questions that attacked his character and asked him why he is so “obsessed” […]

By Madison Lennon | 3y ago

Don Lemon: Donald Trump Did Not Have A ‘Bad Week,’ He ‘Might Be Stronger Than You Think’

On Saturday, CNN host Don Lemon warned his viewers that President Donald Trump “might be stronger than you think,” Mediaite reports. Earlier this week, the Democratic-controlled House of Representatives officiated the impeachment inquiry by passing a formal vote, Lemon reminded his viewers, opining that the president has nevertheless come out on top. “In Trump world, […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 3y ago

Donald Trump Calls Don Lemon ‘The Dumbest Man On Television,’ Denies Claims Of Racism

In a series of tweets Wednesday, President Donald Trump attacked CNN Anchor Don Lemon, calling him “the dumbest man on television.” The president lashed out after the CNN host asked a question during CNN’s Tuesday night Democratic Party primary debate in Detroit in which he said the president’s 2020 campaign strategy relied on “creating racial […]

By Connor Perrett | 4y ago

Don Lemon Praises Fox News Hosts For Criticizing Trump And Barr

CNN’s Don Lemon praised two Fox News hosts for criticizing President Donald Trump and Attorney General William Barr on Friday, Mediaite reports. Lemon commended host Chris Wallace, and legal analyst Andrew Napolitano. Lemon said that Wallace “plays it straight on his show,” and praised Napolitano, while condemning the conservative network for pandering to conservatives and […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 4y ago

Don Lemon Admits To Crying During Fiance Tim Malone’s Proposal

CNN anchor Don Lemon admitted that at the moment fiancé Tim Malone proposed, it was hard to keep his emotions at bay. Lemon told Page Six he couldn’t stop the waterworks once Malone got on one knee and popped the question. “Of course I cried! At first I was like, ‘Are you serious?’ His hands […]

By Ashley Turner | 4y ago

CNN Anchor Don Lemon Announces Engagement To Tim Malone With Adorable Instagram Post

While influencers, models, and female celebrities often reign supreme on Instagram — there are plenty of bikini shots to go around, it seems — every so often, a truly memorable post comes around from someone outside the typical bubble of social media. This week, that honor goes to CNN anchor Don Lemon. As reported by […]

By Shaan Joshi | 4y ago

Trump Accused Of Having ‘Stopped Working,’ Only Averaged One Event Per Day For Month Of January

President Donald Trump has been accused of having “stopped working” amid a considerably light public schedule that showed he only averaged one event per day throughout the month of January, the Independent reported. The accusations come after a report from Axios last year that revealed that the president often does not officially start his day […]

By Naomi Kennedy | 4y ago

CNN’s Don Lemon Rips Into Trump Supporter Steve Cortes For Promoting Unverified Claims

Donald Trump has repeatedly asked Americans to be wary of “fake news” but it seems his supporters are as vulnerable to them — if not more. Recently, the Washington Examiner did a report in which an American staying close to the Mexico border claimed that she had found a prayer rug. Trump promptly tweeted about […]

By Mohit Priyadarshi | 4y ago

Don Lemon Says Trump’s Oval Office Speech Could Promote ‘Propaganda,’ Should Be Aired With A Delay

President Donald Trump’s first prime-time address to the nation is scheduled for 9 p.m. tonight, but Fox News has reported that CNN’s Don Lemon suggested that networks delay its airing out of concern that the president will use his on-air time to promote “propaganda.” Lemon made his suggestion during CNN Tonight on Monday, January 8, […]

By Naomi Kennedy | 4y ago

CNN Slammed By Sanders, Others For ‘Attack’ On Trump Signing ‘MAGA’ Hats For Troops During Visit

CNN is under fire by White House officials after publishing a story speculating a violation of Department of Defense rules during President Donald Trump’s surprise trip to visit U.S. military troops in Iraq, the Hill reported. As previously noted by the Inquisitr, an article published by the news network on Wednesday, December 26, cited a […]

By Naomi Kennedy | 4y ago

Ann Coulter And Conservative Media Responsible For Government Shutdown, Suggests Don Lemon

CNN host Don Lemon suggested on Friday that Ann Coulter and conservative media could be responsible for the government shutdown, the Washington Examiner reports. Ann Coulter, Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and other right-wing and conservative media figures, as well as networks like Fox News, are responsible for the government shutdown because they effectively control President […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 4y ago

CNN’s Don Lemon Takes On Donald Trump’s Claim Of Being A ‘Law And Order President’

CNN reporter Don Lemon has taken Donald Trump’s statements to task once again, commenting on how the president once boasted during his campaign that he would become the “law and order president.” No, we are not talking about the long-running NBC series. During Monday’s broadcast of CNN Tonight, Lemon aired some old footage of Trump […]

By Lucille Barilla | 4y ago

Don Lemon Calls Donald Trump ‘Hypocrite In Chief’ After Report Reveals The President Hired Illegal Immigrants

CNN commentator Don Lemon roasted Donald Trump on Monday, calling the president the “hypocrite in chief” after the New York Times revealed that he employs undocumented immigrants. The Huffington Post says that Lemon called Trump out for condemning immigrants and claiming that he didn’t have “one” illegal immigrant working for him, all while employing them […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 4y ago

CNN Live Broadcast Halted As Building Evacuated For Bomb Threat On Thursday

“We were evacuated in the middle of my live show. Bomb threat. We’re running taped programming. NYPD is investigating. Stay tuned,” CNN anchor Don Lemon tweeted this Thursday night after his newsroom was cleared in the wake of a bomb threat. Alarm bells began ringing inside the New York CNN building just after 10:30 p.m., […]

By KC Morgan | 4y ago

Arkansas Man Benjamin Matthews Charged With Threatening To Kill CNN Anchor Don Lemon

A man has been arrested for allegedly making dozens of threatening and harassing calls to CNN and anchor Don Lemon. The 39-year-old Arkansas resident, Benjamin Craig Matthews, called the network over 40 times between October 31 and November 2 from a cell phone, according to a local Fox affiliate. Atlanta police took the man into […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 4y ago

Don Lemon Condemns Megyn Kelly’s Recent Comments On Blackface

Reporter Don Lemon doesn’t buy Megyn Kelly’s recent defense of the use of blackface, Huffington Post is reporting. Kelly sparked outrage after she questioned the controversy over those who have painted their face darker to imitate someone who has a different skin color on her show Megyn Kelly Today on Tuesday, October 23. “When I […]

By Melissa Binns | 5y ago

Don Lemon Calls Kanye West’s White House Visit An Embarrassing ‘Minstrel Show’

CNN anchor Don Lemon blasted Donald Trump and Kanye West for Thursday’s White House press conference during which the two men put on what Lemon describes as a “minstrel show,” Huffington Post is reporting. As previously reported by the Inquisitr, West showed up at the White House Thursday, along with Kid Rock, to support the […]

By Aaron Homer | 5y ago

Don Lemon Blasts ‘Bully’ Trump, Says He ‘Traffics In Racism’ After LeBron James Insult

Donald Trump insulted NBA superstar LeBron James after the athlete stated in a CNN interview that he believes the president is using sports to divide the country by race. Last week, the U.S. president attacked LeBron James’ intelligence, tweeting that Lemon “made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do,” in response to the CNN […]

By Nigel Payne | 5y ago

Listen To Trump Supporter Threaten To Shoot CNN Hosts Don Lemon and Brian Stelter

CNN’s Brian Stelter aired an audio clip of a threat made against himself and colleague Don Lemon. The threat was made during a live C-SPAN program by a caller, who reportedly identified himself as Don from State College, Pennsylvania. According to Newsweek, the caller falsely claimed that Don Lemon and Brian Stelter labeled all Trump […]

By Nigel Payne | 5y ago

Michael Jordan Makes Rare Political Statement, Backs LeBron James After Donald Trump Insults His Intelligence

Typically, basketball legend Michael Jordan is someone who plays his political cards close to his chest. But in a new statement, “His Airness” expressed solidarity with LeBron James in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s comments about his perceived lack of intellect. ESPN recalled the events that led to Jordan’s comments about the Los Angeles […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 5y ago

Dan Rather Blasts Donald Trump For ‘Racist’ Attack On LeBron James’ Intelligence

Veteran journalist Dan Rather blasted Donald Trump for his late-night tweet criticizing basketball star LeBron James, saying the president’s tweet reeked of “racist” overtones, according to The Hill. Rather himself took to Twitter to come down heavily on Trump, saying it was strange that the president was preoccupied with LeBron James’ comments way past bedtime. […]

By Mohit Priyadarshi | 5y ago

Don Lemon Says Donald Trump Is A Racist: ‘It’s My Obligation’ To Point It Out

Don Lemon, the CNN anchor who in January called Donald Trump a “racist,” refused on Friday night to back down from those statements, telling an audience that it’s his “obligation” to say such things. As Huffington Post reports, Lemon was addressing Variety‘s Entertainment & Technology Summit in New York, when, during a question and answer […]

By Aaron Homer | 5y ago

Twitter Bans Trump Adviser After Obscene Rants Against CNN

Twitter suspended the account of longtime Donald Trump adviser Roger Stone today following a series of obscene tweets aimed at CNN anchors and commentators that began Friday night. CNN’s exclusive report, later confirmed by other media sources, that FBI special counsel Robert Mueller had secured a sealed indictment in the investigation into Russia’s influence on […]

By Randy Turner | 6y ago

Don Lemon Apology: CNN Anchor Cries, Apologizes To Soldier’s Widow On Behalf Of America When Trump Would Not

A mournful CNN anchor apparently did what the sitting President of the United States hasn’t or — as some critics predict — won’t. Don Lemon wrote a poignant open letter of apology to Myeshia Johnson. She is the widow of Sgt. La David Johnson, a Green Beret among three others slain during an ambush in […]

By Bradley Ryder | 6y ago

Don Lemon-Paris Dennard Fake News Debate Shuts Down CNN Segment

A recent CNN segment turned into a Don Lemon-Paris Dennard standoff after the conservative commentator continued to insist that the story being discussed, the price tag associated with President Donald Trump, was an example of “fake news.” After explaining that the information was well sourced and holding that the story was not fake, Don Lemon […]

By Scott Hough | 6y ago

Don Lemon Says That Chicago Hate Crime Suspects ‘Had Bad Home Training’ [Video]

CNN anchor Don Lemon seemed unwilling to describe the actions of the Chicago hate crime suspects as evil, instead attributing their behavior to “bad home training.” Lemon’s comments during a CNN panel discussion Wednesday night came before Chicago authorities officially designated the alleged kidnapping/torture incident streamed on Facebook as a hate crime. During the same […]

By Robert Jonathan | 6y ago

Don Lemon’s New Year’s Eve Drunk Meltdown On CNN Made Him More Likable [Opinion]

If you were watching CNN on New Year’s Eve, you likely noticed that one of their most popular anchors, Don Lemon, was very drunk, and it wasn’t “make-believe” drunk. His appearance was funny, real, and a great way to end 2016. The Blaze describes what happened. “At some point, the tequila finally hits and Lemon […]

By Daryl Deino | 6y ago

Whose New Year’s Eve Meltdown Was More Entertaining, Don Lemon or Mariah Carey?

[playbuzz-item url=”//www.playbuzz.com/inquisitr/whose-new-years-eve-meltdown-was-better-don-lemon-or-mariah-carey”] Like many across the country, Don Lemon and Mariah Carey were planning to bring in the New Year in style. Don Lemon, the CNN news anchor, was in New Orleans with Brooke Baldwin while broadcasting the festivities live. Meanwhile, Mariah Carey was in New York City preparing for her performance in front of […]

By Tara West | 6y ago

Don Lemon Flips Larry Wilmore The Bird 2 Times: Lemon’s Middle Finger Salute Caught On Live TV [Video]

Don Lemon put up his middle finger twice in the presence of comedian Larry Wilmore — a guy who received plenty of buzz himself when Wilmore used the N-word in reference to President Obama, as reported by the Inquisitr. Lemon gave Larry the middle finger salute after Wilmore mentioned that certain members of the African-American […]

By Paula Mooney | 7y ago

Don Lemon Offers Scathing Response To Omarosa Defending Donald Trump, Abruptly Shuts Down Trump Segment

Don Lemon is caught in the crossfire of the media again for another epic moment in journalism following his latest political debate with Omarosa Manigault. However, many Americans who viewed the heated CNN segment may not even consider it a substantial debate simply because it ended so abruptly. According to Raw Story, Don Lemon began […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 7y ago

Drunk Don Lemon Gets Dirty On CNN’s NYE 2015 Coverage, Much To The Chagrin Of His Co-Host

Don Lemon may often seem a little bit drunk, but on last night’s CNN New Year’s Eve coverage, there was absolutely no doubt that the anchor had indulged in some holiday alcohol. Just a year after being chosen as 2014’s worst reporter by the Columbia Journalism Review, Don may have solidified his reputation as network […]

By Zachary Volkert | 7y ago

Don Lemon Outrages Sunny Hostin During Heated CNN Debate About Spring Valley Arrest

Don Lemon and Sunny Hostin battled it out during a segment on Monday night on CNN. According to Salon, Lemon, Hostin, and Wolf Blitzer were having a discussion about the Spring Valley incident. As the video played on the screen, the three of them spoke about the use of force displayed on the video. The […]

By Regina Avalos | 8y ago

‘Student Desk Flip’ SC School Video: Don Lemon’s Response Has Public Calling Him An Uncle Tom Again

Viewers were shocked to see a young female student torn from her desk by an aggressive school security officer in a video that went viral on Monday; but, many have criticized CNN anchor Don Lemon, who said the short clip doesn’t give us enough information to judge. In a segment on Wolf Blitzer’s Tuesday morning […]

By Zachary Volkert | 8y ago

Don Lemon Grills Hillary Clinton On Starting Obama Birther Movement: ‘I Have Been Blamed For Nearly Everything’

Although Hillary Clinton still clings to her lead among Democratic primary candidates, the former Secretary of State does so while weathering fierce criticism of her past record. On Wednesday morning, CNN anchor Don Lemon confronted Hillary about one of the most discussed attacks on her this week: the accusation that Clinton herself was responsible for […]

By Zachary Volkert | 8y ago

WDBJ Shooting Was Racially Motivated, CNN Anchor Don Lemon Claims

The gunman in the horrific WDBJ shooting was both racist and mentally ill, Don Lemon of CNN has declared. Early Wednesday morning, a suspect police have identified as Vester Lee Flanagan, 41, opened fire on WDBJ journalists Alison Parker, 24, and Adam Ward, 27, during a live remote, killing them both. A third victim survived […]

By Robert Jonathan | 8y ago

Don Lemon: CNN Anchor’s ‘N—-R’ Placard Sparks Twitter Memes

On CNN Tonight, which aired last night, Don Lemon, one of its anchors, sparked up controversy when he held up a black poster with the word N- – – – R written on it in white. Lemon then asked the TV viewers whether they were offended by the word or not. The anchor wanted to […]

By Val Powell | 8y ago

Don Lemon N-Word Sign Turned Into Viral Internet Memes

Don Lemon may have held up a sign on the air with the N-word on it – but social media has taken the baton from him and run away with it. Lemon’s controversial sign recently became the primary target of internet memes that have been circulating online since he first flashed the sign on CNN […]

By Jonathan Franks | 8y ago

Don Lemon’s N-Word Sign Creates Controversy Over Confederate Flag And Racism On CNN [Video]

Don Lemon’s “N-Word” sign is making waves on social media since he used it as a prop to discuss the Confederate flag in relation to racism. The CNN video has already become viral, but so has a phrase which asks, “Has Don Lemon Lost His Godd**n Mind?” In a related report by the Inquisitr, the […]

By Patrick Frye | 8y ago

Don Lemon: Political Correctness Dangerous, Liberals Intolerant Of Other Views

Don Lemon of CNN believes that “dangerous” political correctness has run amuck and is far worse in liberal media precincts. Following on similar anti-PC police views expressed by Jerry Seinfeld and others, Lemon expressed his opinion about the PC culture in a commentary for Black America Web. While himself generally found on the liberal side […]

By Robert Jonathan | 8y ago

Josh Duggar Molestation Scandal: Desirae Brown Points Out Red Flags On ’19 Kids And Counting’

Josh Duggar recently confessed to molesting five young girls, including his own sisters, after keeping his atrocious actions a secret for over a decade. His shocking revelation has inspired victims of sexual abuse to speak out, and one such survivor thinks that there were warning signs that something sinister was taking place in the Duggar […]

By Treva Bowdoin | 8y ago

Penn Jillette Slams Indiana Law: No One Is Being Asked To ‘Endorse Gay Sex’

Penn Jillette is tired of Indiana’s anti-gay law and wants all people to have their cake, eat it too, and have flowers while they’re at it. According to Salon, Jillette was on a CNN panel to discuss the law, which gives individuals who own businesses the legal right to deny services to lesbians, gays, transgendered, […]

By Lisa Carley | 8y ago

Llama Drama: CNN Interviews Actual Llama

The whole world watched yesterday as two llamas caused some drama in Sun City, Arizona. As the Inquisitr previously reported, the two llamas roamed through the streets of the Phoenix suburb, dodging vehicles and making their way through various neighborhoods. The llamas were eventually captured, but their popularity spiked on social media. Several trends and […]

By David Wangberg | 8y ago

What’s Don Lemon’s Latest ‘Bulls**t’ News Gaffe? [Video]

Even though Don Lemon was chosen as Columbia Journalism Review’s worst reporter of 2014, it’d be hard to say he’s on the track to pick up the distinction again this year. After all, Brian Williams might not even a be a reporter anymore due to unraveling fabrications of several on-the-ground reporting experiences. If a recent […]

By Zachary Volkert | 8y ago

Wendy Williams: Brian Williams ‘Has No More Credibility’

Wendy Williams has made it known to the world how she now feels about Brian Williams, proving again that she is not one to hold her tongue. The New Jersey-based talk show host is just one of the high-profile critics who strongly believe Brian Williams deserves to lose his job over his Iraq War memory […]

By Jonathan Franks | 8y ago

Bruce Jenner Slammed On CNN By Transgender Reporter, Accused Of Capitalizing On Transition

Bruce Jenner is being criticized by transgender TV reporter Zoey Tur for allegedly capitalizing on his gender transformation. Zoey, who is also a notable figure in the LA transgender community, has also accused Bruce of trying to “sell a show.” While there is a possibility that may not be the case, Bruce has strong ties […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 8y ago

Don Lemon Asks Muslim Human Rights Attorney, ‘Do You Support ISIS?’, Sparks Outrage [Video]

Don Lemon is kicking off another year with jaw-dropping questions and remarks. During a recent interview with Muslim human rights attorney, Arsalan Iftikhar, if he supports ISIS. The jaw-dropping question has definitely made created a bit of a stir, and it appears Lemon may have ruffled some feathers once again. The notable lawyer and founder […]

By Meaghan Ellis | 8y ago

Don Lemon Named ‘Worst Journalist of 2014’

CNN’s Don Lemon was named as “Worst Journalist of 2014” on the Columbia Journalism Review, Darts & Laurel blog. Per the blog, Lemon was the only named journalist, although publications were also mentioned. There were a series of, well, misspoken words which were not chosen wisely. During a Ferguson, Missouri protest, Lemon gave insight on […]

By Phyllis Asinyanbi | 8y ago

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