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Peña, M. (2026, September 20). Gavin Newsom spotted hobnobbing with A-list celebs at Malibu hot spot. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/19/us-news/gavin-newsom-spotted-hobnobbing-with-a-list-celebs-at-malibu-hot-spot/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-20 · by Marina Peña

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Gavin Newsom was seen socializing with celebrities in Malibu as tensions rise over Paramount's potential exit from California due to legal disputes regarding its $110 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The state faces the risk of losing thousands of jobs if the deal is blocked on antitrust grounds, which could impact Newsom’s political standing. This outing also coincides with speculation about his possible run for president in 2028; a recent poll shows he has 14% support among Democrats compared to Kamala Harris's 17%.
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Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, was recently seen socializing with celebrities at a Malibu hotspot. This outing occurred as Paramount Pictures faced potential legal issues over its $110 billion planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, which could result in Paramount leaving California if not resolved due to antitrust concerns raised by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and other state attorneys general. The studio's CEO, David Ellison, has warned that the company might move out of California, threatening thousands of entertainment jobs. Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass have urged both sides to reach a settlement to avoid this outcome. Additionally, there is ongoing speculation about whether Newsom will run for president in 2028, with recent polls showing him at 14% support among Democrats compared to Kamala Harris's 17%.

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A recent Bowling Green State University/YouGov poll found Newsom with 14% support among Democrats surveyed about a hypothetical 2028 presidential primary, compared with 17% for former Vice President Kamala Harris.
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🔮 Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are among the officials who have urged the two sides to reach a settlement.
2026-09-20 · New York Post
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He has also praised Newsom for his confrontational approach to the president on social media. asserted
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De Niro endorsed Kamala Harris for president in 2024. asserted
Niro → endorse → 2024
The star-studded outing came amid questions over Paramount potentially leaving the state over a legal battle regarding the company’s planned $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. asserted
Paramount → stud → Discovery
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other state attorneys general sued to block the deal over antitrust concerns. asserted
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Paramount CEO David Ellison has threatened to move the studio out of the Golden State if the dispute is not resolved, raising concerns about the potential loss of thousands of entertainment jobs. asserted
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Download The California Post App, follow us on social, and subscribe to our newsletters Newsom and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are among the officials who have urged the two sides to reach a settlement. asserted
who → download → settlement
The dinner also comes amid continued speculation about whether Newsom will seek the presidency in 2028. asserted
Newsom → come → 2028
Newsom has not announced a presidential campaign. asserted
Newsom → announce → campaign
A recent Bowling Green State University/YouGov poll found Newsom with 14% support among Democrats surveyed about a hypothetical 2028 presidential primary, compared with 17% for former Vice President Kamala Harris. asserted
poll → find → Harris
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