Donald Trump will mark his 80th birthday at the White House on Sunday with a lavish UFC-themed party on the South Lawn, but a much-touted roster of A-list celebrities now appears to have largely stayed away, according to reports in US media citing sources close to the stars.
The news came after weeks of breathless speculation in conservative circles that the former president's milestone birthday would double as a kind of Hollywood rehabilitation, with a fight night and a guest list heavy on household names. What has actually emerged is something more familiar in Trump world: a tight circle of family, political allies and a handful of loyal entertainers, set against an undeniably extravagant backdrop.
