Hollywood hits Russia with its own form of sanctions -- barring concerts, movie festivals and more
03.03.2022 - 10:15
/ foxnews.com
While leaders around the world, including President Biden, have announced sanctions on Russia over its multifront war on Ukraine, major players in Hollywood are taking swift action of their own to condemn President Vladimir Putin's actions. Over the last week, musicians, festival organizers and industry leaders have announced their decisions to postpone events in Russia, severely limiting entertainment offerings in the country. Musicians press pause The band "Imagine Dragons" was scheduled to perform in both Russia and Ukraine this coming June, but revealed over the weekend its decision to halt the shows.
"In light of recent events, we're sad to announce our Russia and Ukraine shows are canceled until further notice. Our thoughts are with Ukraine and all others suffering from this needless war," a statement on the band's social media accounts reads. Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee and Daniel Platzman of Imagine Dragons perform live at PPL Center on Feb. 16, 2022.The band announced it has canceled shows due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
(Lisa Lake) Green Day posted a similar statement on its Instagram Story earlier this week. "With heavy hearts, in light of current events we feel it is necessary to cancel our upcoming show in Moscow at Spartak Stadium," Green Day wrote. "We are aware that this moment is not about stadium rock shows, it’s much bigger than that.
But we also know that rock and roll is forever and we feel confident there will be a time and a place for us to return in the future," the band continued. "Refunds available at the point of purchase. Stay safe." Louis Tomlinson took to Twitter on Monday to share that tour stops in Moscow and Kyiv have been postponed.
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