Singer Katharine McPhee performed a parody of a Tina Turner song to support Spencer Pratt’s campaign for mayor of Los Angeles [1, 2].

The event signals a high-profile entertainment industry push behind Pratt, a reality-TV personality seeking to transition into municipal leadership. By leveraging celebrity influence and targeted satire against current city officials, the campaign aims to build momentum and financial resources for the race [1, 3].

The fundraiser took place over the weekend preceding May 14, 2026 [2, 5]. It was hosted in the backyard of the Brentwood Park home shared by McPhee and music producer David Foster [1, 2, 5].

During the event, McPhee sang a rendition of Turner’s ‘The Best’ [1, 2]. The performance featured rewritten lyrics specifically designed to mock Pratt’s political opponents [1, 2]. Among those lampooned in the song were incumbent Mayor Karen Bass and councilmember Nithya Raman [1, 3].

Pratt’s bid for mayor has been characterized by a blend of celebrity endorsement and aggressive critiques of the current city administration [1, 4]. The gathering in Brentwood served as both a financial engine for the campaign and a public demonstration of support from the Hollywood community [4, 5].

“McPhee performed a rendition of Tina Turner’s ‘The Best’ with rewritten lyrics that mocked Pratt’s opponents”

The use of celebrity-driven parody and high-net-worth networking events suggests a campaign strategy that prioritizes visibility and cultural disruption over traditional political outreach. By targeting specific officials like Mayor Bass and Councilmember Raman through satire, Pratt is attempting to frame his candidacy as an outsider's challenge to the established Los Angeles political order.