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It’s Sunday, August 18 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s newsletter:

• Kellyanne’s Conway’s “blind date” comment about Harris

• The new Bruno Mars & Lady Gaga song “Die with a Smile”

• 4 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

Kamala: A blind date?

Former Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway says Kamala Harris is putting voters on a “one big old blind date”. She argues Kamala's supporters are blindly following her without a real grip on the VP's platform.

You can watch Conway's statement here.

The Hill thinks Conway has a point: Kamala's beliefs are unclear. She owes it to voters to make her policy known -- she cannot run on “vibes” alone!

But the Atlantic says Kamala doesn't need to focus on policy -- she needs to prove to voters that she has what it takes to lead the country.

“Die with a Smile”

Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars teamed up for a new pop song, “Die with a Smile”. NY Post says it's the pop reset Mars needed.

You can check out the music video here.

NY Magazine was a bit disappointed, though: Gaga and Mars should've pushed the envelope a bit more. “Die with a Smile” is smart but safe.

Yahoo offered a different perspective: “Die with a Smile” music video channels Dolly Parton vibes. It's iconic!

1) Veteran cornerback Stephon Gilmore joins the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year contract, aiming to strengthen their defense.

2) Russia refutes reports of indirect negotiations with Ukraine amid ongoing conflict and disrupted cease-fire efforts.

3) Alain Delon, legendary figure of French cinema and star of “Le Samourai”, dies at age 88.

4) Trump criticizes VP Kamala Harris's economic agenda and makes personal attacks at a Pennsylvania rally.