SXSW Responds to Texas Governor’s “Don’t Come Back” Comment After Musicians Leave Festival in Protest of Military Ties

[ad_1] Texas Governor Greg Abbott and SXSW traded blows Tuesday on social media in response to a group of up to 60 bands pulling out of the Austin-based festival to protest its sponsorship ties to the U.S. military, as well as its inclusion of defense contractors participating in some of the festival’s conference programs. “Goodbye. … Read more

SXSW Responds to Texas Governor’s “Don’t Come Back” Amid Band Boycott

[ad_1] getty Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and SXSW traded blows Tuesday on social media in response to a group of up to 60 bands pulling out of the Austin-based festival to protest its sponsorship ties to the U.S. military. USA, as well as its inclusion of defense contractors participating in some of the festival’s speaking … Read more

Inside the 2024 Governors Ball Oscar party

[ad_1] At the Governors Ball after the Oscars on Sunday night, writer-director Christopher Nolan and producer Emma Thomas stepped off a stage after recording their multiple Oscars and were greeted by the party’s chef, Wolfgang Puck. In honor of the night’s biggest winners, Puck served a selection of British food: roast beef with Yorkshire pudding … Read more