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McPhee Hosts Pratt Fundraiser Ahead of Runoff Election

5/14/2026

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McPhee Fundraises Pratt

Katharine McPhee and David Foster hosted a May 13, 2026 fundraiser for Spencer Pratt.
Katharine McPhee sang “The Best,” praising Spencer Pratt over Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
Jeanie Buss gave $1,800 and Haim Saban and Cheryl Saban gave $1,800; 350 voters gave Karen Bass 30 %, Spencer Pratt 22 %, Nithya Raman 19 %.
June 2, 2026 sends to November 3 runoff unless a candidate reaches 50 %, Pratt stays at Bel-Air after home burned in 2025.

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McPhee Confronts

Katharine McPhee, a former “American Idol” contestant, and Grammy-winning producer David Foster hosted a campaign performance at their home.
McPhee recorded her rendition and posted it to Instagram, broadcasting the endorsement to a wider audience.
The rewritten lyrics attacked Karen Bass and Nithya Raman, showing a confrontational tone in the outreach.
Spencer Pratt stood beside the pool during the song, directly participating in the celebrity-driven rally.

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McPhee Fundraises Pratt

Katharine McPhee and David Foster hosted a May 13, 2026 fundraiser for Spencer Pratt.
Katharine McPhee sang “The Best,” praising Spencer Pratt over Karen Bass and Nithya Raman.
Jeanie Buss gave $1,800 and Haim Saban and Cheryl Saban gave $1,800; 350 voters gave Karen Bass 30 %, Spencer Pratt 22 %, Nithya Raman 19 %.
June 2, 2026 sends to November 3 runoff unless a candidate reaches 50 %, Pratt stays at Bel-Air after home burned in 2025.

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