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

‘The Fall Guy’ Raises the Roof at SXSW World Premiere

[ad_1] “Don’t worry, I won’t sing, I promise,” he smiled. The scapegoat star Ryan Gosling to a packed Paramount Theater in Austin on Tuesday night. He quickly received a series of “awws” and “boos” at the world premiere of the Universal title at SXSW. That’s not a bad thing: Several people are still raving about … 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

SXSW and Texas Governor Greg Abbott discuss military sponsorship

[ad_1] Luiz C. Ribeiro/NY Daily News/Getty Images Organizers of the South by Southwest music festival, held annually in Austin, clashed with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on social media on Tuesday. After the governor criticized bands that had pulled out of the festival over objections to the US military sponsoring it, writing “Don’t come back” the … Read more

Dev Patel’s ‘Monkey Man’ Has Noisy, Political Premiere at SXSW

[ad_1] iHeart Podcast Awards 2024 At a festival known for its raucous audiences, Dev Patel’s “Monkey Man” was the loudest screening yet. During the SXSW premiere of the actor’s directorial debut, Austin’s Paramount Theater was filled with chants of “We love you, Dev!” and “India!” which can only be described as guttural. The public’s love … Read more

‘Road House’ Director Doug Liman Attends SXSW After Promising Boycott

[ad_1] Billboard Women in Music 2024 Doug Liman received a standing ovation at the SXSW premiere of his remake of “Road House,” an event he originally vowed to boycott. Festivalgoers chanted his name: “Doug! Doug! Doug! – at the end of a post-screening Q&A after star Jake Gyllenhaal called out the director, who was sitting … Read more

Stormy Daniels attacks Trump at SXSW documentary premiere

[ad_1] Peacock Billboard Women in Music 2024 Stormy Daniels skipped the red carpet on Friday, but did take the stage briefly after the documentary screening. stormy, which had its premiere at SXSW on the festival’s opening night. She was emotional, often wiping away tears, as she hugged director Sarah Gibson and talked about how important … Read more

Doug Liman Attends ‘Road House’ SXSW Premiere After All

[ad_1] Jake Gyllenhaal (right) and Conor McGregor in ‘Road House’. Amazon MGM Studios Billboard Women in Music 2024 After saying that he would not attend the premiere of road house In protest, Doug Liman is actually at the SXSW screening of his latest film, The Hollywood Reporter Has confirmed. In January, Liman wrote an open … Read more

‘Road House’ roars into SXSW opener with Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor

[ad_1] Travis P. Ball/Getty Billboard Women in Music 2024 After the laughter, the whoops, the whoops, the whistles and the applause at tonight’s world premiere of road house At SXSW on Friday, Amazon MGM Studios might want to think again before putting this Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor rock ’em sock ’em beefcakes boxer movie … Read more

Meghan Markle faces intense backlash after SXSW appearance announcement

[ad_1] Meghan Markle As health problems continue to affect high-ranking members of the British royal familySome positive news recently emerged: Meghan Markle will serve as the keynote speaker for the SXSW 2024 Conference. Or at least, that was good news until the online backlash ensued. Monday March 4 SXSW (South by Southwest), a conference held … Read more