UPDATED with rescheduled date: The Academy Museum Gala, which had been postponed last month in the wake of Hamas‘ attack on Israel, has been rescheduled for December 3.
14.10.2023 - 11:45 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The BBC's headquarters in London has been covered in red paint by vandals this morning.
Journalist Victoria Derbyshire posted a picture of the damage to the office on Langham Street when she arrived for work on Saturday.
The Mirror reports it is currently unknown whether the vandalism is related to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, however protests are scheduled across the UK for later today. Earlier this week, the BBC came under fire after refusing to brand Hamas 'terrorists' amid the conflict between the group and Israel.
Broadcaster and radio DJ Edward Adoo also shared pictures of the paint-covered offices saying: "Just got to the BBC the main entrance is blocked someone sprayed red paint at the entrance."
Thousands of people are expected to march in solidarity with Palestine and demand Israel ends its occupation of Palestinian land, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Starting at Portland Place at 12pm, protesters will march through London before finishing in Whitehall at about 3pm.
Israel has been pounding Gaza with airstrikes since Hamas militants carried out an unprecedented cross-border attack, killing more than 1,300 people. The Israeli military said early on Friday that the approximately 1.1 million people in northern Gaza “should relocate to southern Gaza” within 24 hours, which the humanitarian office of the United Nations said was “impossible”.
During reports on the conflict, the BBC has refused to call Hamas 'terrorists', prompting backlash from the public.
Explaining the decision, a BBC spokesperson said this week: "Our coverage of the unprecedented assault on Israel by Hamas has made clear the nature of the atrocities committed and the impact this has had on civilians,’ the statement began.
"Across our reporting
UPDATED with rescheduled date: The Academy Museum Gala, which had been postponed last month in the wake of Hamas‘ attack on Israel, has been rescheduled for December 3.
retaliated with airstrikes on Gaza, as humanitarians, protestors and Hollywood celebs call for a cease-fire. According to the Associated Press, more than 8,500 Palestinians and 1,400 Israelis have died in the ongoing conflict. On Wednesday, Schumer took to took to Instagram to address the backlash she’s gotten over her comments on the current ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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Editors note: Michael Seitzman is a veteran film and TV writer and showrunner. He created the series Code Black and Intelligence and penned the Charlize Theron-starring movie North Country. In a guest column titled “Because Jews,” he shares is impassioned take on the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and its reverberations around Hollywood.
Call the Midwife stalwart Helen George has revealed she experienced an incredibly awkward moment with a fan of the BBC period drama. The 39 year old star, who was previously in a relationship with her co-star Jack Ashton from the show, is currently filming episodes for the new series due to air in January 2024.The Nurse Trixie Franklin actress, who has played the bubbly blonde ever since the series first debuted, continues to shoot scenes at the show's Historic Dockyard location in Kent, which doubles up for East London.
Ellise Shafer BBC director general Tim Davie was grilled over the corporation’s coverage of the Israel-Hamas war during a meeting on Wednesday night with the 1922 Committee of Conservative Members of Parliament, particularly over the broadcaster’s policy not to call Hamas “terrorists.” Since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel, the BBC has received backlash from the public and government alike for its refusal to use the term, despite Hamas having been deemed a terrorist organization by the U.K.
Tim Davie urged MPs to put themselves in the shoes of a Palestinian child last night in a rare address to the Conservative Party’s influential 1922 Committee.
Rylan Clark is said to be making a return to This Morning next week to present the show alongside Josie Gibson. ITV This Morning bosses are thought to be scrambling to find a permanent replacement for Holly Willoughby, 42, who sensationally left the show on October 10. According to MailOnline, Rylan, 35, who previously presented BBC's Strictly: It Takes Two, will be back on the famous sofa next week for holiday cover, where he will present from Sunday to Thursday.This Morning bosses are said to be 'thrilled' that Rylan is making a return to the show.
EXCLUSIVE: Gael García Bernal (The Motorcycle Diaries, Cassandro) will be honored with the inaugural Premio Vida y Legado (Life and Legacy Award) at the annual Día de Muertos celebration to be held on November 1 at the Hollywood Forever Cemetary in Los Angeles.
Michaela Zee Aaron Sorkin has dropped CAA over controversial social media posts regarding Israel from agent Maha Dakhil, Variety has confirmed. The “Social Network” and “West Wing” writer is returning to WME, which he had been previously repped by until his move to CAA in 2017. Dakhil, who represents A-list talent such as Tom Cruise and Natalie Portman, resigned from CAA’s internal board on Sunday following the controversial comments she made on Israel, as well as stepped away from her leadership duties as co-head of the agency’s motion pictures department.
Caroline Brew editor “Barbie” and “The Boys” were lauded as top film and streaming series at the 6th annual Silver Pixel Awards, which recognize achievements and innovation in Hollywood digital marketing. Amazon Studios’ Jessica Thurber Hemingway, Lionsgate’s Eric Dachman and Division 13’s Jim Evans were the industry executive honorees at the event, held Oct. 19 at Candela La Brea.
Brent Lang Executive Editor Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin will bring some Weimar decadence to Broadway. The pair will star as The Emcee and Sally Bowles in a new and immersive production of “Cabaret.” The show, dubbed “Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club,” was a sensation when it debuted in London with Redmayne and Jessie Buckley. A Broadway transfer has been buzzed about almost as soon as the the production across the pond was first unveiled.
Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke has been warned by BBC production to 'tone down' his behaviour following a rude joke during Saturday night's live show following Layton Williams and Nikita Kuzmin's performance.
Shropshire Star, venue manager Jodie Rudd said: “Due to security threats made against Omid Djalili, tonight’s performance at the Festival Drayton Centre has had to be cancelled.”The centre has since revised their original statement, now saying that the decision was taken due to “circumstances beyond control”. They have said they are reaching out to ticket holders and would issue refunds next week.Meanwhile, Djalili commented on the cancellation on X/Twitter, writing: “Never thought I’d ever say ‘I’m going to N.
This Morning viewers were left taken aback by Shayne Ward as he reunited with his former Coronation Street co-star to appear on the programme. The singer-turned-actor was live in the ITV daytime show's studio on Tuesday (October 17) alongside Catherine Tyldesley.
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Scarlett Johansson was honored for her charity work at the 2023 Golden Heart Awards and she opened up about why it’s important for her to be philanthropic.
Whoa. This is horrific. A 6-year-old boy in Illinois was fatally stabbed by his family’s landlord over the weekend. And the motive? It all allegedly stems from the violent war between Hamas and Israel. According to a press release from the W