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Pro-Palestine activists have defaced the UK Government's headquarters in Edinburgh with red paint.

It's hard to believe that for a whole decade, the Gogglebox cast have been making us laugh with their unique and often funny views on the week's most talked about TV moments. From Lee and Jenny's unmissable banter to some of the clever one-liners from Giles and Mary - the Channel 4 show has continued to be a part of our weekly TV routine every Friday night.

The “asymmetric” nature of the Israel-Hamas War has made it a difficult story to cover impartially, one of the most senior BBC News execs has said.

K.J. Yossman Cold War thriller “Whispers of Freedom” has set its principal cast, Variety has learned. “Masters of the Air” alum Cameron Ashplant will play the film’s lead, young East German Chris Gueffroy, while Darragh Cowley (who also appeared in “Masters of the Air”) co-stars as his close friend Christian Gaudian.

95th Oscars which take place on Sunday, after pro-Palestine demonstrators targeted other red carpet events.The area around the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles has been blocked off with chainlink fencing as part of early preparations which will eventually involve thousands of law enforcement and security personnel.Police and organizers will want to avoid a repeat of the Grammy Awards – when arrivals at LA’s Crypto.com Arena were brought to a halt by pro-Palestinian supporters blocking traffic – by using thge security fence as in previous years.The protestors gleefully shared footage online with the hashtag #ShutItDown4Palestine. At the event itself, Annie Lennox called for a ceasefire during her tribute to Sinéad O’Connor.The Post is told the Academy’s goal on Sunday is to support and celebrate artists and avoid politics and the political landscape.The Oscars security measures use long-standing protocols designed to prevent protesters attempting to interrupt the Sunday night show.An interruption would give protesters a platform among as many as 20 million Americans watching live, millions more around the world and a much larger social media audience.Sources at the Academy Awards said that the safety and security of attendees is paramount, adding that the organization would not tolerate any behavior that actively endangers, discriminates or causes bodily harm to attendees or members of its global film community.Anti-Israel demonstrators have increasingly targeted high-profile events.

models Gigi and Bella Hadid, called President Biden a “Zionist criminal” and claimed in a scathing social media rant that he and others would be “hunted down” like the Nazis for their support of Israel.Hadid, who is Palestinian American, posted a clip of a woman saying “F**k Israel until the end of time,” claims that Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip and the slogan “Free Palestine” — adding an ominous “or else.”“This is Biden’s war on the Palestinian people. He will be in the court with the rest of the Zionist Criminals.

BBC Storyville and Fulwell 73 label Bitachon 365 have boarded Israeli network Hot 8’s upcoming feature doc on the tragedy that befell the Supernova Music Festival on October 7.

George Galloway was today formerly sworn in as the new MP for Rochdale.

John Hopewell Chief International Correspondent Seriesmakers, a joint initiative of Series Mania, Europe’s biggest TV festival, and European film-TV powerhouse Beta Group, has revealed the 10 top-notch project lineup of the second edition of its novel and high-powered mentoring program for filmmakers making their TV creator debut. This year’s Seriesmakers features in development drama series from Oscar winner Kevin Macdonald (“George Blake”), behind “The Last King Of Scotland,” and from Finnish director Mikko Myllylahti, who burst onto the scene co-writing with Juho Kuosmanen the latter’s “The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli Makki,” a 2016 Cannes Un Certain Regard winner.

Members of the Royal Family rarely give interviews or speak candidly on subjects close to their hearts - but when they do, the public pay attention. Whether it is Prince William calling for fighting to end “as soon as possible” in the Israel-Hamas war or Queen Camilla throwing her support behind challenging causes such as domestic abuse, there are many times when a royal voice can elevate a project and raise a charity's profile.The Princess of Wales has become an important voice on the topic of Early Years Development and her work to support children's mental health.

Israel’s public broadcaster has reversed its previous stance and will request an alteration of lyrics to a song under consideration for this year’s Eurovision competition.

Eurovision Song Contest. The country’s preferred option for the contest is ‘October Rain’ by the 20-year-old Eden Golan. The song’s lyrics appear to contain references to the victims of Hamas’ October 7 attacks.

Colman Domingo explains why Euphoria Season 3 has been delayed, with the HBO show last airing in February 2022.

In now-familiar scenes for a Saturday afternoon, hundreds gathered in Manchester to demand a ceasefire in Gaza again today. Protests have become a weekly occurrence in Greater Manchester over the past five months, amid conflict in the Middle East.

The Doha Film Institute (DFI) kicked off its 10th Qumra talent and project incubator meeting on a somber note on Friday as its organizers spoke out about the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Cardi B has dropped “Like What (Freestyle),” her first new song of 2024. The track samples Missy Elliott’s 1999 Da Real World track “She’s a Bitch,” and it arrives with a music video directed by her husband, Offset.

Outgoing Berlinale head Carlo Chatrian has distanced himself from the criticism made of the fest’s closing ceremony speeches earlier this week.

Ellise Shafer Outgoing Berlinale artistic director Carlo Chatrian has spoken out about the political discourse surrounding the festival’s closing ceremony this year. As the Berlinale handed out prizes on Saturday night, several winning filmmakers took the opportunity in their acceptance speeches to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Glastonbury is giving away free tickets to this year’s festival to support people affected by conflict – find all the details below.Fans can be in with a chance of winning one of 20 pairs of tickets on offer by entering a prize draw via Crowdfunder.“Money raised will be donated to the British Red Cross, Oxfam and War Child who are working in areas of conflict delivering humanitarian support to those who need it most,” the page reads.The prize draw is open to UK residents until 12 noon (GMT) on Thursday, March 28. One entry costs £10, and you may enter multiple times.

The Labour Party have slammed George Galloway as 'only interested in stoking fear and division' after he cruised to victory in the Rochdale by-election.

It was a contest marred with controversy. And the drama did not stop - even after the results were declared.

EXCLUSIVE: Selma Blair has parted ways with her representation team, including CAA and Narrative PR. The Cruel Intentions star continues to be managed by Ben Gaynor.

Voters across Rochdale have gone to the ballot box to elect their new MP following the death of Sir Tony Lloyd.

K.J. Yossman The MTV Europe Music Awards will take place in Manchester, U.K. this November, the network has confirmed.

There are 11 candidates standing the Rochdale by-election on Thursday (February 29). Labour selected Lancashire County councillor Azhar Ali to stand in the race to become an MP but withdrew support for him after he made 'deeply offensive' comments about Israel.

EXCLUSIVE: Beta Film‘s Crown-esque high-end drama series Maxima has sold to networks in Lat Am, Israel and across Europe.

Hunter Schafer has been arrested.

"Euphoria" star Hunter Schafer was arrested on Monday night at a pro-Palestinian protest in the building where President Biden was busy taping his appearance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers," according to reports. The transgender actor was one of 33 people arrested at the Jewish Voice for Peace group rally, where protesters voiced their support for the rights of Palestinians, Vulture reported. Photos showed Schafer, with her hands restrained, being escorted out of 30 Rock by a New York Police Department (NYPD) officer.

Israeli filmmaker Yuval Abraham, who last week picked up the best documentary award at the Berlin Film Festival, has said he has received death threats and had to cancel his flight home after German officials and Israeli media described his acceptance speech as “anti-Semitic”.

A group of top international journalists have joined forces to demand that Israel and Egypt provide foreign media with “unfettered access” to Gaza.

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was arrested at a pro-Palestine protest on Monday during the taping of Joe Biden‘s Late Night With Seth Meyers appearance, according to reports.

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer was reportedly arrested after taking part in a pro-Palestinian protest rally in New York City on Tuesday (February 27).Schafer – who plays Jules Vaughn in the HBO show – was detained during a protest with 50 other activists outside NBC’s 30 Rockefeller Center in the city.It is believed that the protest was being held in order to disrupt President Joe Biden’s appearance on Late Night with Seth Meyers in the building. The group, representing the Jewish Voice for Peace, were calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Gaza conflict.hunter schafer getting arrested after fearlessly joining a pro-palestine movement in new york today… SHES SO REAL pic.twitter.com/CRTe7kKFUL— pop culture gal (@allurequinn) February 28, 2024The Jewish Voice for Peace is an American left-wing organisation that supports the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign against Israel.Schafer has not yet responded to an approach for comment.Schafer, 25, has a history of political activism, having fought against North Carolina’s anti-LGBTQ+ legislation statute, the Public Facilities Privacy & Security Act – commonly known as HB2.

The victories of Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the Michigan primary were not in doubt tonight, but networks focused on the votes they didn’t get.

When director Amber Fares came out with her documentary Speed Sisters, about the Middle East’s first all-women race car driving team, the New York Times praised it as “unconventional in form as well as content.”

Steven Gaydos Executive VP of Content The Hamas terrorist attack against Israel on Oct. 7 inflamed the Middle East region, igniting yet another war with thousands of victims, both Jewish and Palestinian. The repercussions of the conflict are now felt all over the world, signified by massive demonstrations from Paris to Caracas, for and against both sides of the conflagration.

Almost every person of Arab, Muslim and Jewish heritage working in TV and film has experienced a deterioration in their mental health following Hamas’ October 7 attack and the subsequent humanitarian crisis in Gaza, a leading charity has reported.