[ad_1] NEW YORK (AP) — Some social media users are criticizing celebrities for what they say is inaction against a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and have adopted a “blockade” to pressure the stars to take a stand. For the block, users blocked the viewing of all content from certain celebrities’ accounts on social media platforms, … Read more
[ad_1] Dozens of musicians and panelists have walked out of the South by Southwest Conference and Festivals in Austin, Texas, to protest sponsorship by the US military and defense companies as pressure grows against the US military’s support for the war. Israel against Hamas in Gaza. More than 80 SXSW artists and panelists had joined … Read more
[ad_1] At this year’s Oscars, Hot Spot director Jonathan Glazer took home the award for most polarizing speech. And the swirl surrounding exactly what he said and what he meant (still a matter of debate) doesn’t seem to be abating. When the British filmmaker took the stage after the Holocaust drama set in Auschwitz was … Read more
[ad_1] Gal Gadot will soon be able to run a barbershop quartet – or rather, a salon quartet – out of her salon, as she and her husband, Jaron Varsano, announced Wednesday that she had given birth to their fourth daughter. The latest Gadot girl is named Ori, which is Hebrew for “my light,” … Read more
[ad_1] Israel’s public broadcaster has reversed its previous stance and will request an amendment to the lyrics of a song being considered for this year’s Eurovision competition. Eurovision banned the song last week for violating rules on political neutrality in song lyrics. Entry from Israel by artist Eden Golan, october raincontains references to the October … Read more
[ad_1] 1 hour before Image source, shai franco Screenshot, Israel will be represented by Eden Golan in this year’s contest. Israel’s public broadcaster has requested changes to the lyrics of a song submitted for this year’s Eurovision contest. Organizers banned him last week for violating rules on political neutrality. Israeli broadcaster Kan had pledged not … Read more
[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
[ad_1] On Tuesday, comedian Tiffany Haddish hopped on Instagram Live from her seat on a plane that was about to take off. He girls trip The star announced that she was about to embark on a trip from Los Angeles to Israel. “There I will meet my future man,” Haddish told his followers, in a … Read more
[ad_1] Youssef Bassem Paul Morigi/Getty Images Superman: legacy Sources are rejecting actor Bassem Youssef’s claim that he lost out on a potential role in James Gunn’s upcoming Warner Bros. film over comments he made critical of Israel. The Egyptian-born comedian said Lounge He had been in talks for a role this week, but was then … Read more
[ad_1] By Stewart Carr 12:29 February 5, 2024, updated 13:51 February 5, 2024 Share or comment on this article: Annie Lennox has sparked backlash after she called for a “ceasefire” during her emotional Grammys performance. The Eurythmics star, 69, appeared at the world’s biggest awards ceremony to pay tribute to the late Sinead O’Connor, performing … Read more