Singing "Run to You" Voice contestant Kimberly Joye, 26 a former background vocalist for gospel artist JJ Hairston caused a catfight between ex-American Idol alums Jennifer Hudson and Kelly Clarkson on Monday night. Clarkson used her only blocking power to keep Hudson from snagging the Connecticut bred singer. The ladies were teaming this season in complete support of each other until Clarkson, who won on her first season as a judge, decided to betray the Dreamgirl. Joye chose Clarkson and said in a clip that she wanted to work with her to learn something new. Hudson, who still has blocking ability, seemed genuinely shocked and promised Clarkson payback. Blake Shelton also hit his buzzer, but stayed out of the fight.
The U.S. Delegation, led by Ambassador Troy Fitrell , Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs, included the senior-most officials advancing U.S. commercial engagement across Africa: Massad Boulos , Senior Advisor for Africa Thomas Hardy , Acting Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency Constance Hamilton , Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Connor Coleman , Head of Investments and Chief of Staff, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Tamara Maxwell , Senior Vice President for Small Business, Export-Import Bank of the United States The record turnout made clear that both U.S. and African leaders share a strong commitment to significantly expanding trade and investment. The U.S. objective at the Summit was to secure key deals and commitments for U.S. companies and establish the conditions to boost U.S. exports and investment in Africa — advancing mutual prosperity in line with the Trump Administration’s Commercial Diploma...