Artists, speakers protest at SXSW festival over Gaza defense and war sponsors | Music news

[ad_1] At least 80 artists and speakers pulled out of the Texas event as part of a boycott against American arms companies. Dozens of acts scheduled to perform at the South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in the United States have pulled out in an act of protest against sponsors linked to Israel’s war in Gaza. … Read more

On the Oscars carpet, red pins are used to call for a ceasefire in Gaza

[ad_1] Follow our live updates for the Oscars 2024. Singer Billie Eilish and actor Ramy Youssef were among those attending the Academy Awards on Sunday night who wore red pins calling for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and Hamas, a notable exception in an awards season in which many Hollywood stars have been … Read more

Palestinians fleeing Gaza to Egypt pay thousands of dollars to Egyptian middleman: NPR

[ad_1] Palestinians with foreign passports collect their luggage as they prepare to cross into Egypt from the Gaza Strip through the Rafah border crossing on February 6. Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa/Picture Alliance via Getty Images hide title toggle title Abed Rahim Khatib/dpa/Picture Alliance via Getty Images Palestinians with foreign passports collect their luggage as they prepare … Read more

BTS Fans Call on Record Label to Fire US CEO Over Gaza Stance

[ad_1] Fans of K-pop boy band BTS are asking the group’s management company to eliminate the head of its North American subsidiary after accusing him of supporting Israel in its ongoing war against Gaza. Calls for the firing of Hybe-America CEO Scooter Braun are part of a broader movement among K-pop fans to draw attention … Read more

Palestinian influencer in Gaza mourns family’s death in war between Israel and Hamas: NPR

[ad_1] Ibrahim Hassouna, 30, a social media influencer from Gaza known as Kazanova, has the phrase “my mom” tattooed on his wrist in Arabic. Most of his family was killed in an Israeli military operation on February 12 to rescue hostages. Anas Baba/NPR hide title toggle title Anas Baba/NPR Ibrahim Hassouna, 30, a social media … Read more