K.J. Yossman Israel’s TV writers are fighting back against disinformation with comedy.
08.10.2023 - 20:23 / nme.com
Bruno Mars was forced to cancel his concert in Tell Aviv yesterday (October 7) following an attack in which Palestinian militants launched an early morning attack on Southern Israel.Days earlier (October 4), Mars performed his first concert at Tel Aviv’s Park HaYarkon, and was due to return yesterday (October 7) for the second of the dates.“Bruno Mars concert scheduled to take place tonight is cancelled,” Live Nation Israel wrote Saturday on Instagram.“All ticket purchases to the show will receive an automatic refund to the credit card through which the purchase was made. We stand with the residents of Israel, IDF fighters and the security forces in these difficult moments.”A post shared by livenationisrael (@live.nation.israel)Meanwhile, dozens of Israeli music festival goers were killed following yesterday’s attack.According to CNN, music fans attending the festival reported that rockets began to hit the site around 6:30am before gunfire opened up on those in attendance soon after.At the time of writing, media reports say that over 400 Israelis have been killed in the wider conflict, with over 2000 injured and over 100 abducted.
According to The Guardian, around 350 Palestinians have also been killed since fighting began. Separate reports from media outlets in the area say up to 250 people have been reported killed at the music festival alone, although there has, as yet, been no official confirmation of these figures.Eyewitnesses at the festival said gunmen left multiple festival goers dead while dozens were taken hostage.
K.J. Yossman Israel’s TV writers are fighting back against disinformation with comedy.
Rachel Stevens has announced she will be telling-all in a brand new autobiography, Finding My Voice, which will be released next year. Sharing the news on Instagram the S Club star shared a photo of the book's cover, which she captioned: "Hi everyone [heart emoji] I am SO excited to finally announce that behind the scenes, I’ve been working on a brand new, very personal project… I’ve written my first-ever book! "FINDING MY VOICE: A Story of Strength, Self-Belief and S Club 7 will publish on the 25th April next year.
David De Gea has got Manchester United supporters calling for his return to Old Trafford on social media after his reunion with former teammate Bruno Fernandes.
A whole lot of celebrities have spoken out about Israel and Palestine recently.
Macklemore is weighing in on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel are focused on themselves. The couple, who’s been heavily discussed over the past days due to the release of Britney Spears’ memoir, was spotted enjoying an Elton John performance in Tennessee.
Taylor Swift on her ‘The Eras‘ tour has returned home to rejoin the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) amid the Israel-Palestine conflict.The man, who wishes to stay anonymous, shared the update with Israel Today journalist Eran Swisa who in turn shared the news with his followers on social media [via Billboard].“I got a pretty great life back in the US,” the guard told Swisa. “I got an amazing dream job that I love, great friends that I call family and a very comfortable home.
Ed Meza @edmezavar “Three,” a socially relevant, teen musical drama that celebrates diversity is the latest production from Paramount’s Israeli shingle Ananey Studios. Making its debut at Mipcom and sold internationally by Beta Film, the show follows three 16-year-olds in Tel Aviv from very different cultural backgrounds: Yasmin, an Arab Muslim girl; Ella, a Jewish girl and daughter of a notorious criminal; and Dalina, the daughter of asylum seekers from Eritrea.
Alicia Keys picked an unfortunate time to tell fans about her interest in paragliding.
Ellise Shafer Riz Ahmed has posted an impassioned plea on social media calling for “an end to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza’s civilians” amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. “We are told there are two sides to what is happening in Israel and Palestine. But in my heart, I know there is only one — the side of our humanity,” the Oscar-nominated actor wrote.
Quentin Tarantino has been pictured at an Israeli army base.The legendary film director made a surprise visit in a bid to boost morale during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza.The official page of Israel War Room, shared the photo on X and wrote: “Legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino visits an Israeli base in southern Israel to boost IDF morale.”Tarantino has been living in Tel Aviv with his Israeli wife Daniella Pick, and their two children for the last two years.#BREAKING: Legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino visits an Israeli base in southern Israel to boost IDF morale pic.twitter.com/Vso6IgQlWa— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) October 13, 2023The couple previously tied the knot at a small private ceremony in Los Angeles in 2018.Tarantino first met the model in 2009 while he was on promotional duties for Inglorious Basterds, which starred Brad Pitt and Christopher Waltz.His visit comes after Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Mark Hamill and Jamie Lee Curtis were recently among 700 Hollywood figures who signed an open letter voicing their support for Israel amid the ongoing war.Hamas launched an early morning attack on southern Israel last weekend that has since gone on to trigger an Israel-Hamas war.Meanwhile, Stranger Things star Noah Schnapp also recently spoke out against Instagram users for celebrating violence against Israel.Elsewhere U2 frontman Bono paid tribute to more than 260 music fans killed during an Israel festival attack.The attack at the Paralello Universo festival in Re’im, Israel last weekend was carried out by Hamas operatives.The electronic festival reportedly saw rockets hit the site (via CNN) before gunfire opened up on those in attendance soon after at the event.
Lauren Jauregui is weighing in on the latest developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and criticizing the response from other celebrities.
David de Gea has congratulated former Manchester United teammate Bruno Fernandes after he helped his native Portugal qualify for next year's European Championship.
As tensions run high in Israel, a group of BBC journalists — Muhannad Tutunji, Haitham Abudiab and their BBC Arabic team — were driving to a hotel in Tel Aviv when their car was stopped by police.
Ben Croll A romantic comedy about an Israeli-Palestinian couple based on the real life story of creators Nayef Hammoud and Gal Rosenbluth, the development series “Non-Issue” won the Paramount+ drama prize at this year’s MIA Market, which wrapped its ninth edition on an optimistic note. Of course, well before Friday’s closing award ceremony, the heartbreaking crisis in the Middle East cast a heavy pall over an otherwise ebullient audiovisual market, often informing conversations professional and otherwise.
Amy Schumer is opening up about her experience with antisemitism and her family’s connection to the Holocaust in the wake of the latest tragic developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on Thursday said it has decided to cancel the red carpet planned for Saturday’s Academy Museum Gala, its annual fundraiser.
Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Ayelet Arnin, a 22-year news editor who worked at Israel’s main broadcaster Kan, was among the 200 civilians killed by Hamas terrorists while attending a rave party in the country’s southern region on Saturday. Arnin, who was reportedly an American citizen, was reported dead by her friend who was with her at the party and informed her parents. Kan News Division spokesman Elon Baruch said in a statement Wednesday, “The Israel Broadcasting Corporation is saddened by the murder of our friend, Ayelet Arnin, an employee of the corporation, a sub-editor in the news division, in an attack by Hamas terrorists in the south.
A number of British airlines have suspended flights to Israel after conflict escalated over the weekend and left thousands of people dead.
A British Airways flight from London to Tel Aviv has been diverted due to “safety” concerns. The flight was due to arrive in Tel Aviv, Israel at 3.05pm this afternoon but the airline has made the decision to return the aircraft to Heathrow.