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Jimmy Kimmelis calling outDonald Trumpfor gaslighting Americans about, well, gas.

The late-night comedian skewered the president overthe rapidly rising cost of fuelamid the United States' war with Iran.

"Gas prices have gone up every day for the past 11 days," Kimmel said on Thursday's episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live. "But our president, 'Ex-con Mobile,' says there is nothing to worry about."

He proceeded to share one of Trump's most recentTruth Social posts, which read in part: "The United States is the largest Oil Producer in the World, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money. BUT, of far greater interest and importance to me, as President, is stoping [sic] an evil Empire, Iran, from having Nuclear Weapons, and destroying the Middle East and, indeed, the World. I won't ever let that happen!"

Kimmel, of course, had a lot to say about the politician and former reality star's claims.

"That's right, he's 'stoping' the evil empire," Kimmel said. "He really is the stupidest president of all time. He says when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money. Maybe you and your buddies do, but we don't make a lot of money! We just pay more for gas when oil prices go up!"

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The host continued, "He must think we're as dumb as he is. The man who campaigned on the promise he would get gas prices under $2 a gallon is now trying to convince us that higher prices are better. You know, you hear the term gaslighting a lot, but rarely when it comes to actual gas."

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Kimmel noted that rising prices at the pump "couldn't have come at a worse time" for Americans.

"According to a new survey, a third of Americans saythey are skipping meals or cutting back on utilities like heat to pay the rising cost of their health-carepremiums," Kimmel said. "Which makes me wonder what happened to that health-care plan Trump announced two months ago. Remember that great health-care plan he announced? That disappeared right along with our invasion of Greenland. They just went away."

Watch Kimmel address rising gas prices in the clip above.

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When you look out into the audience of a major awards show, packed in alongside some of the starriest names in Hollywood are seat fillers: an exclusive group of everyday people who spend the evening occupying the chairs of A-listers while they have to step away for a bathroom break or to present on stage.

Though they are supposed to remain anonymous, a handful got a moment to shine during the Academy Awards' live broadcast in 2015, when hostNeil Patrick Harrisspent a few minutes wandering the aisle in search of seat fillers in the audience to chat with.

And, of course, seat fillers made headlines during aninfamous 2022 Oscars jokewhere hostAmy Schumerpretended to think thatKristen Dunstwas one — and not an actress nominated for her performance inThe Power of the Dogthat very night. (After receiving backlash, Schumersaid in a statementthat it was a "choreographed bit" and that she would "never disrespect" Dunst.)

Ahead of the 2026 Oscars, PEOPLE caught up withArjun Manjunath— a 22-year-old content creator from Pittsburgh, Pa., and a seat filler at the Grammy Awards in February — who shares the five rules you might not realize about being a seat filler for a major awards show.

Seat fillers must pay for their own travel and accommodations

Though coveted, the seat filler position is entirely volunteer, meaning they are not compensated for the upwards of 10 hours they're expected to work, and they have to cover the costs of travel and accommodations themselves.

For Manjunath, a full-time influencer, the costs to fly to Los Angeles for the Grammys with mere weeks of notice were not going to stop him, since the entire experience would make for great social media content.

"Any opportunity that arises like this, I will jump at it," he tells PEOPLE. "I will free my schedule if it's something like this."

Seat fillers can't have their phone during the ceremony

For seat fillers, there is a strict no-phone policy.

When seat fillers for the Grammys checked in at the Los Angeles Convention Center in the afternoon before the ceremony began, they had to give up their phone and couldn't get them back until the ceremony was over.

This means that seat fillers can't take pictures — both of themselves and of the ceremony itself — though Manjunath says he convinced a non-seat filler he met to take a picture of him in front of the Grammys stage and text it to him later.

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Seat fillers can't eat or drink during the ceremony

Seat fillers have to give up more than their phones while on the job: Manjuath says that, while working the Grammys, he was not allowed to have any food or beverages, aside from water.

"They give you a warning," he tells PEOPLE. "They're like, 'Load up on breakfast.' "

This was especially emphasized for seat fillers who travel down to the floor of the arena, where some of the biggest names are seated by the stage: "They tell you that it's very strict that you're not allowed to eat any of the food — anything that's on the table," says Manjuath.

Seat fillers must follow a strict dress code

The dress code for seat fillers is formal, and those who do not follow the dress code will be denied entrance.

Female seat fillers were expected to wear dresses that are "formal but not overdone" in dark colors or a formal pantsuit, says Manjuath, reading from an email he received ahead of the show. Male seat fillers had to wear a black or dark blue suit or tuxedo with a jacket and tie. (For Manjuath, it meant wearing his first tux since his prom night!)

"They were very, very specific in instructions," says Manjuath. "They're like, 'We've had this happen in the past — please don't do this.' "

Seat fillers cannot interact with celebrities unless the celebrity initiates the interaction

While the position gets them inside one of the starriest rooms in Hollywood, seat fillers are not supposed to approach A-list talent for a conversation.

"You can't talk to them unless they talk to you first — only organic interactions," says Manjuath. "It was very dystopian. VeryHunger Gamesvibes."

During the Grammys, Manjuath was temporarily seated at a table withNoah Kahanand managed to have a sweet moment with the folk singer despite the strict rules, encouraging him to get up and dance asBruno Marslit up the room with a live performance of his hit"I Just Might"mere feet away from their table.

And after the ceremony was over, Manjuath rubbed elbows with comedianNikki Glaser, and saw plenty of other big names in the flesh, includingHeidi Klum,Tate McRaeandChappell Roan.

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Congratulations are in order for Chaz Bono, who recently tied the knot with longtime love Shara Blue Mathes — 40 years after meeting her in New York City.

The couple got married Sunday at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles as Bono's mom,Cher, looked on from the front row. (Chaz's father is the late Sonny Bono, and Cher also has a son, Elijah Allman, with her late ex-husband Gregg Allman.)

Chaz, 57, and Mathes first met as young actors at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in NYC before eventually reconnecting and making their romance official in January 2017. Mathes also has a 25-year-old son, Cooper, from a previous relationship.

"I first met Shara more than 40 years ago when we were just teenagers,"Chaz told PEOPLE, which published exclusive images of the wedding on Friday. "I think it's safe to say that not many grooms ultimately end up marrying the very first girl they ever kissed so many years later. She makes me feel complete knowing she will always be there beside me as partner, my best friend, and the love of my life. No matter what life brings us, we will always be safer and stronger together… and we are home."

The couple wore classic looks for the soirée they deemed "Hollywood Glam Formal" ontheir wedding website. Chaz wore a black tuxedo and a purple calla lily boutonnière while his bride donned a white gown with long lace sleeves. Mathes wore her dark hair down in soft curls and held a bouquet featuring purple orchids.

For the ceremony, the black aisle was lined with red roses and purple flowers as candles set a romantic tone. In a photo obtained by PEOPLE, Cher could be seen beaming with joy as she watched the couple share a kiss following their "I dos."

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Unsurprisingly, the 79-year-old singer turned heads at the nuptials when she was spotted wearing a sparkler and band on her own ring finger. Some have speculated that Cher and her much younger partner, Alexander "AE" Edwards, may have tied the knot themselves. However,Page Sixreportsthat the couple are neither married nor engaged.

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Cher's rep previously denied marriage rumors in December, tellingGossip Listof the chatter, "There is absolutely no plans for a wedding in her future."

The icon pays no mind to her and Edwards' 40-year age gap, tellingCBS This Morning's Gayle King in November, "Whatever. You know what? They're not living my life. Nobody knows what goes on between us, but we just have a blast. Thank God, he just says, 'You know, you get older, but your spirit is younger.'"

Cher went on to praise her relationship dynamic, adding, "We laugh all the time, and I just love him. I think he's beautiful. He's really talented. Like, he's one of the most talented persons I've ever met."

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