Overview
- During a live Scripps News segment, Simmons closed by asking anchor Maritsa Georgiou, "Are you still modeling?"
- Georgiou replied that she does not model, ended the interview politely, and the exchange was shared by Scripps on Instagram as she briefly acknowledged it on her story.
- He was in Washington for the Kennedy Center Honors and to press lawmakers, appearing before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property in support of the bill.
- The American Music Fairness Act seeks to close the "radio loophole" by requiring AM/FM stations to pay performance royalties to recording artists.
- Coverage noted the moment revived scrutiny of Simmons’ history of appearance-focused remarks, including criticism of his 2024 Dancing With the Stars commentary.