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Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Alarmed by an apparent surge of antisemitic content and misinformation on TikTok following the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist massacre of Israeli civilians, a group of Jewish celebrities and influencers met this week with execs of the video app to voice their concerns. More than 30 people joined the 90-minute video call, including actors Sacha Baron Cohen, Amy Schumer and Debra Messing, at the invitation of TikTok.

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Sabrina Carpenter has been opening for Taylor Swift’s concerts in Latin America, as part of her ongoing ‘Eras Tour’ concerts. The 24-year-old singer is known for adding a fun twist to one of her hit songs in every of her shows, including a different outro, depending on the country or city she performs.SABRINA CARPENTER SINGS SELENA QUINTANILLA’S ‘DREAMING OF YOU’ IN MEXICOTAYLOR SWIFT HAS BEEN SHOWING OFF HER SPANISH IN ARGENTINALIONEL MESSI CELEBRATES INTER MIAMI’S END-OF-SEASON WITH HIS TEAMMATESThis time the young performer decided to give a shout out to Lionel Messi during her show in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami teammates may not have made it to the MLS playoffs, but they are still smiling. On Wednesday, the players reunited in Miami for an end-of-season Italian dinner.Messi looked in good spirits alongside his Inter Miami teammates like Sergio Busquets, Facundo Farias, Jordi Alba, Toto Avilés, Josef Martínez, Leonardo Campana, and Nico St. They chose David Grutman’s Italian-inspired waterfront restaurant Casadonna for the special occasion.

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David Beckham and Lionel Messi have formed a partnership ever since the former Barcelona player moved to Inter Miami CF. Beckham was a pivotal figure in making the historic move happen, resulting in Messi becoming the first MLS player to win the Ballon d’Or. Beckham is making it clear that the moment is worth celebrating, and that the two will enjoy it the “Miami way.”Victoria Beckham’s workout routine: ‘Dumbbell, barbell, and bodyweight work’Leo Messi is a Maluma fan! The beloved athlete was captured at the Colombian artist’s Miami concertBeckham handed Messi’s trophy at the Ballon d’Or ceremony, discussing how exciting it was to be working with the best player in the world.

Leo Messi is a fan of Maluma! The beloved athlete was captured having a blast at the Colombian artist’s concert held in Miami over the first weekend of November. Despite the attendees being there to dance to the rhythm of Maluma’s biggest hits, it was inevitable to avoid turning to see the Argentine soccer player enjoying the show.As soon as word spread that the soccer icon was in attendance, cameras began pointing at Messi instead of the stage where Maluma was performing his chart-topping hits.

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The Messi household is celebrating! Thiago Messi Roccuzzo, Lionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo’s eldest son, is turning 11, with the family sharing adorable posts to commemorate the occasion. Lionel Messi donates signed jersey to Selena Gomez’s Rare Fund CharityLionel Messi and Antonela Roccuzzo stop by Ed Sheeran concertA post shared by Antonela Roccuzzo (@antonelaroccuzzo)Antonela shared an adorable post of her son wearing the Inter Miami CF kit and posing as a seasoned player. “Happy birthday, Thiagui,” she wrote in Spanish.

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Former Celtic star Giorgos Giakoumakis was overcome with emotion as he beat 2023 Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi to a top MLS award.

67th Ballon d’Or in Paris, France, where the best football (soccer) players around the world, are celebrated. Messijust won his eighth Ballon d’Or, and he had the support of the most important people in his life: his wife, Antonela Roccuzzo, and their children.Antonela and sons Thiago Messi, Mateo Messi Roccuzzo, and Ciro Messi Roccuzzo all matched the soccer player, wearing all-black looks. The family was all smiles as they posed together on the red carpet, eager to see if their famous dad would take home the prestigious award.

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David Beckham attended the Ballon d'Or ceremony in Paris alone, just a few hours after Rebecca Loos spoke out about his Netflix documentary. The football legend was there to see Lionel Messi, who now plays for his team Inter Miami, win his eighth Ballon d'Or.

Lionel Messi and his family dressed to impress at the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony!

Lionel Messi has shined with particular brightness, playing in three different teams and winning a World Cup. Scroll down to have a look at what you should know about the awards, hosted this evening in France: Lionel Messi called Rafa Nadal ‘lucky’, says pro tennis playerThe Beckhams and Messis go out for family dinner in MiamiThe Ballon d’Or awards start at 2pm ET, at the Theatre du Chatelet, in Paris, France.

Lionel Messi caused an uproar when he traveled to Naples with his family to watch one of his son’s soccer matches. Footage captured by various people shows Messi arriving at the soccer field, with his security guards flanking him, as dozens of fans tried to talk to him and take a photo of him. The Beckhams and Messis go out for family dinner in MiamiLionel Messi called Rafa Nadal ‘lucky’, says pro tennis playerA post shared by ElGordoyLaFlaca (@elgordoylaflaca)The footage was shared by the Spanish-language program “El Gordo y la Flaca,” and showed different clips stitched together of Messi arriving at Naples.

Manchester City talisman Erling Haaland will discover tonight whether he has done enough to claim the Ballon d'Or for the first time in his career.

Rudie Obias editor If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Although he has already won a record seven Ballon d’Or awards, Argentinian pro soccer player Lionel Messi — who currently plays for the David Beckham-owned Inter Miami CF in Major League Soccer — is in the running to claim his eighth trophy this week. The Ballon d’Or (French for “The Golden Ball”) is soccer’s most prestigious award, which is given to its biggest stars and the 2023 edition is happening Monday.