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Palestinian Directors Farah Nabulsi, Darin J. Sallam on Difficulties Telling Palestinian Stories, Hopes to ‘Preserve Our History’ Through Film - variety.com - Palestine
variety.com
27.03.2024

Palestinian Directors Farah Nabulsi, Darin J. Sallam on Difficulties Telling Palestinian Stories, Hopes to ‘Preserve Our History’ Through Film

Sharareh Drury Filmmakers Farah Nabulsi and Darin J. Sallam recently came together to discuss how ongoing violence in Gaza has impacted the Palestinian creative community, the hardships they’ve endured telling their stories, concerns over Hollywood censorship and hopes that film can “preserve” Palestinian history for the Muslim Girl Code podcast‘s debut episode “Will Storytelling Save Palestine?” In a conversation with MuslimGirl.com founder Amani Al-Khatahtbeh for the podcast’s first Ramadan episode, Nabulsi and Sallam shared how their identities as Palestinian women have influenced the stories they spotlight, and whether identity or gender has been a barrier for them in the film industry.

Tilda Swinton Bedtime Story Read and Josh O’Connor Porridge-Making Lesson Among Auction Lots Raising Money for Gaza - variety.com - Israel - Palestine - Beyond
variety.com
28.03.2024

Tilda Swinton Bedtime Story Read and Josh O’Connor Porridge-Making Lesson Among Auction Lots Raising Money for Gaza

Alex Ritman A number of major names from the U.K. film and TV world and beyond have donated items — and their own time — to an auction raising money for Gaza.

Let Amirtha Kidambi’s New Monuments be your call to action - www.thefader.com - Britain - New York - India - Palestine
thefader.com
27.03.2024

Let Amirtha Kidambi’s New Monuments be your call to action

For most of her career, Amirtha Kidambi didn’t refer to herself as an activist, in the same way she didn’t consider herself a Carnatic singer despite studying the form for years. Both of these practices, she explained in a 2017 interview, are lifelong callings.

Kneecap share single ‘Fine Art’ and tell us how “it’s not very hard to piss people off” - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Ireland - Palestine
nme.com
27.03.2024

Kneecap share single ‘Fine Art’ and tell us how “it’s not very hard to piss people off”

Kneecap have shared new single ‘Fine Art’, as well as talking to NME about recent controversies and what to expect from their debut album.The Belfast rap trio have been making headlines recently after leading the Irish bands boycotting SXSW, in solidarity with Palestine and protest against the showcase festival’s sponsorship from the US military and weapons manufacturers. They’re currently in the midst of a North American tour, after making waves with their debut US TV performance with Jimmy Fallon.Now, ahead of the summer’s release of their self-titled movie starring Michael Fassbender, and long-awaited Toddla T-produced debut album ‘Fine Art’, the band have shared the record’s title track.

Steven Spielberg Rails Against Anti-Semitism &”History Repeating Itself” At Stirring USC Shoah Foundation Ceremony - deadline.com - New York - USA - county Thomas - Israel - Palestine - city Greenfield
deadline.com
25.03.2024

Steven Spielberg Rails Against Anti-Semitism &”History Repeating Itself” At Stirring USC Shoah Foundation Ceremony

“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it,” said Steven Spielberg today. “I am increasingly alarmed that we may be condemned to repeat history–to once again have to fight for the very right to be Jewish,” the Schindler’s List director added at an event Monday celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Spielberg founded Shoah Foundation.

Watch NewDad play stripped-back cover of The Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘1979’ - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - Ireland - city Austin - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
24.03.2024

Watch NewDad play stripped-back cover of The Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘1979’

NewDad have shared a stripped-down cover version of The Smashing Pumpkins’ ‘1979’ – check out the video below. The Irish band posted the footage on their Instagram account, with the caption: “1979 cover live from Texas”. The four-piece travelled to the state to play South By Southwest Festival in Austin earlier this month, but they were one of the bands that withdrew from the festival – in the end, every Irish artist on the bill refused to play.

Jill Biden Human Rights Campaign Keynote Address Disrupted by Protestors Calling for Gaza Ceasefire - variety.com - Los Angeles - Los Angeles - USA - New York - Israel - Palestine
variety.com
24.03.2024

Jill Biden Human Rights Campaign Keynote Address Disrupted by Protestors Calling for Gaza Ceasefire

Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and Events The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Gala in Los Angeles hit a snafu on Saturday when protestors of the Israel-Hamas war interrupted Jill Biden’s keynote address at the Fairmont Century Plaza hotel in Los Angeles. Just as the first lady started speaking, about five people rose from their seats and began shouting, “Free Palestine.” One held a sign that said, “Queer Jews Say Ceasefire Now.” The evening serves as a major fundraiser for HRC, one of the country’s leading LGBTQ advocacy organizations. They protestors continued yelling as security ushered them out of the room.

Key ‘And Just Like That’ star not returning for ‘Sex and the City’ reboot’s third season - nypost.com - state Mississippi - Palestine - county Wallace
nypost.com
23.03.2024

Key ‘And Just Like That’ star not returning for ‘Sex and the City’ reboot’s third season

“Sex and the City” sequel series “And Just Like That” has lost a key star.Karen Pittman — who played professor Nya Wallace in the controversial HBO Max revival — has decided not to return for season three.The Mississippi native has left the comedy series due to scheduling conflicts. Max announced the news on Friday, saying in a statement to Deadline that it was a “joy” to work with Pittman, 37.“As we have thoroughly enjoyed working with this dynamic actress, so too have others.

Children's hospital issues statement after claims Jewish boy was mistreated - www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk - Manchester - Palestine
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
23.03.2024

Children's hospital issues statement after claims Jewish boy was mistreated

The Royal Manchester Children's Hospital has issued a statement amid claims a Jewish boy was mistreated. The accusations were made in a social post that alleges a young boy was removed by a nurse from a bay on a ward while wearing 'visibly Jewish' clothing.

Series Mania Crowns ‘Apples Never Fall’ Star Annette Bening, Garry Kasparov-Centered ‘Rematch’ - variety.com - Palestine
variety.com
22.03.2024

Series Mania Crowns ‘Apples Never Fall’ Star Annette Bening, Garry Kasparov-Centered ‘Rematch’

Marta Balaga It has been a while since “The Queen’s Gambit,” but as proven by “Rematch,” viewers’ love for chess is certainly not diminishing. The show, dedicated to confrontation between famous chess player Garry Kasparov and IBM’s supercomputer Deep Blue, was named the winner at Series Mania. A somewhat lukewarm reception of “Apples Never Fall” didn’t stop Annette Bening from being crowned as best actress.

Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar Speech Is Latest In Long Line Of Academy Award Political Controversies – A Look Back - deadline.com - Britain - county Long - Israel - Palestine - city Lansing
deadline.com
19.03.2024

Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar Speech Is Latest In Long Line Of Academy Award Political Controversies – A Look Back

With the industry names signing on to a letter growing to reportedly a near 1,000 (and counting) condemning The Zone ff Interest director Jonathan Glazer‘s very controversial Oscar acceptance speech, it looks to be taking on a life of its own since the March 10 Academy Awards, where his universally praised movie won the Best International Film Oscar and was nominated for four others including Best Picture.

Pro-Palestine Protest Seen Outside Series Mania TV Festival In France - deadline.com - France - Israel - Palestine
deadline.com
19.03.2024

Pro-Palestine Protest Seen Outside Series Mania TV Festival In France

A small pro-Palestine protest formed outside Series Mania in France on Tuesday.

‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Visions du Réel Premiere, Filmotor Handling Sales (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Britain - Netherlands - Belgium - Berlin - Cape Verde - Palestine
variety.com
19.03.2024

‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ Debuts Trailer Ahead of Visions du Réel Premiere, Filmotor Handling Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Belgian filmmaker Sofie Benoot‘s “Apple Cider Vinegar,” which has its world premiere in the International Competition section of Visions du Réel, has been picked up for world sales by Filmotor. The trailer and poster are being released exclusively by Variety. The film is narrated by actor Sian Phillips, who appeared in “I, Claudius” and David Lynch’s “Dune,” and is a veteran nature documentary narrator.

SE SO NEON apologise for performing at SXSW amid boycott: “We feel deeply embarrassed” - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - Palestine
nme.com
18.03.2024

SE SO NEON apologise for performing at SXSW amid boycott: “We feel deeply embarrassed”

SE SO NEON have apologised for performing at SXSW performance amid a boycott over the festival’s sponsorship by the US Department of Defense.Two days after their SXSW set on March 16 in Austin, Texas, SE SO NEON addressed their decision to move ahead with the performance in a statement was issued via the band’s Instagram Stories earlier today (March 18), addressing the controversy.“We would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest regret and apologies for the disappointment and distress that has been caused regarding our participation in SXSW,” the band wrote. They added that they were “unaware of the US military’s involvement” with the festival “due to the lack of coverage of Gaza-related news in Korea”.SE SO NEON also added that they were in the dark about “SXSW’s involvement and the act of the boycott”.

‘Zone of Interest’ producer ‘fundamentally disagrees’ with director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech - nypost.com - Germany - Israel - Palestine
nypost.com
17.03.2024

‘Zone of Interest’ producer ‘fundamentally disagrees’ with director Jonathan Glazer’s Oscars speech

“The Zone of Interest,” revealed Friday that he does not support the acceptance speech made by director Jonathan Glazer at the 2024 Oscars. In the speech, Glazer, 58 drew parallels between Nazi Germany and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

UK Cinema Refuses To Screen Eurovision Song Contest “While Israel Remains In Competition” - deadline.com - Britain - London - Belgium - Israel - Palestine
deadline.com
17.03.2024

UK Cinema Refuses To Screen Eurovision Song Contest “While Israel Remains In Competition”

In a sign that the Eurovision Song Contest is becoming ever more political as we head towards the competition in May, a London cinema has announced that it will not be screening the Grand Final unless Israel is banned from taking part.

London’s Biggest Eurovision Song Contest Screening Party Canceled Due to Israel’s Participation - variety.com - London - Israel - Palestine
variety.com
17.03.2024

London’s Biggest Eurovision Song Contest Screening Party Canceled Due to Israel’s Participation

Naman Ramachandran London’s biggest screening party for the Eurovision Song Contest finals has been canceled, the venue Rio Cinema and organizer Eurovision Party London have said. “Following discussion with the organizers of Eurovision Party London, we have collectively decided not to screen the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest this year while Israel remains in the competition,” the Rio Cinema said in a statement on X.

Scots aid volunteer describes trauma being suffered by children in Gaza - www.dailyrecord.co.uk - Britain - Scotland - Egypt - city Aberdeen - county Cross - Cyprus - Israel - Palestine - Sudan
dailyrecord.co.uk
17.03.2024

Scots aid volunteer describes trauma being suffered by children in Gaza

An aid worker has revealed the horror being suffered by children and families on the frontline of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Brian Eno, Nadine Shah, Maxine Peake and more to play intimate Palestine fundraiser gig at London’s Union Chapel - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - Ireland - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
17.03.2024

Brian Eno, Nadine Shah, Maxine Peake and more to play intimate Palestine fundraiser gig at London’s Union Chapel

Brian Eno, Nadine Shah and Maxine Peake will be among the performers at a special benefit event in support of Palestine at London’s Union Chapel on April 18. The show, which is titled Sumud and promises “a fundraising evening of music, spoken word and film for Palestine”, will be hosted by Amos Trust and Palestine Music Expo, and tickets are available here. All proceeds will go to Amos Trust’s emergency appeal for Gaza.

Irish bands tell SXSW: “Sponsorship from defence contractors is an act we find reprehensible” - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Ireland - Dublin - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
15.03.2024

Irish bands tell SXSW: “Sponsorship from defence contractors is an act we find reprehensible”

Cardinals, Chalk, Enola Gay, Gurriers and NewDad, gathered at downtown Austin’s Velveeta Room to show solidarity with Palestine amid the ongoing war in Gaza. This came after it was revealed last week that the US Army was a “super sponsor” of the music, film, culture and tech festival as well as defence contractor RTX (Raytheon), which has supplied weapons to Israel.The venue was previously set to host the Music For Ireland showcase, while as per a report from Nialler9, Belfast’s Enola Gay were booked to play a separate, UK-led event via PRS funding.

Jeremy Corbyn announced as MC for anti-racism protest rave at Downing Street - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Israel - Palestine - county Love
nme.com
14.03.2024

Jeremy Corbyn announced as MC for anti-racism protest rave at Downing Street

R3 Soundsystem’s House Against Hate, which will be a mobile unit located outside Number 10 this Saturday (March 16).

Gruff Rhys pulls out of SXSW in protest to “the hyper violence inflicted on civilians in Gaza and beyond” - www.nme.com - city Austin - Palestine
nme.com
14.03.2024

Gruff Rhys pulls out of SXSW in protest to “the hyper violence inflicted on civilians in Gaza and beyond”

Gruff Rhys has become the latest artist to pull out of SXSW 2024 in solidarity with Palestine.The Welsh musician, composer, producer, filmmaker and author was set to appear at this year’s instalment of South By South West, however, has now announced that he will no longer be attending in protest to the “hyper violence inflicted on” those in Gaza.Taking to Facebook, he shared a series of statements explaining his reasons for the decision and announcing two replacement gigs during his time in Austin.“In horror at the hyper violence inflicted on civilians in Gaza and beyond I feel the best use of my platform at the official showcases at SXSW this year is to withdraw my music,” he began. “I’m personally disappointed as I love playing music & the band is in full flow right now.

‘If These Stones Could Talk,’ ‘Mailin’ Take Top Prizes at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival’s Industry Awards - variety.com - Argentina - Israel - Palestine
variety.com
14.03.2024

‘If These Stones Could Talk,’ ‘Mailin’ Take Top Prizes at Thessaloniki Documentary Festival’s Industry Awards

Christopher Vourlias Palestinian director Hana Elias’ “If These Stones Could Talk,” which follows a Palestinian man’s return to his homeland to restore his family’s ancestral garden, and Argentine filmmaker María Silvia Esteve’s “Mailin,” about a woman’s painful struggle to overcome her childhood trauma, took the top prizes at the Thessaloniki Documentary Festival’s industry award ceremony Wednesday night. During an emotionally charged conclusion to the festival’s Agora strand, in which several filmmakers voiced their strident support for Palestine and called for a ceasefire to the more than five-month-old Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, a tearful Elias took the stage alongside producer Asmahan Bkerat to receive the top prize in the Agora’s pitching forum, a €10,000 ($10,900) cash prize from the International Emerging Film Talents Assn. (IEFTA).

All Irish bands booked have now pulled out of SXSW 2024 in solidarity - www.nme.com - Britain - USA - Texas - Ireland - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
14.03.2024

All Irish bands booked have now pulled out of SXSW 2024 in solidarity

SXSW showcase have now pulled out of the festival in solidarity with Palestine.Kneecap, Sprints, Soda Blonde, Gavin James, Robert Grace, Mick Flannery, Chalk, Gurriers, Cardinals and NewDad all pulled out from the annual music, culture and arts showcase which takes place in Austin, Texas. This came after it was revealed that the US Army was a “super sponsor” of the event as well as defence contractor RTX Corporation, which has supplied weapons to Israel.Northern Irish-funded artists Enola Gay and Conchur also pulled out, joining the likes of their fellow Irish peers.UK funding channels (PRS Funded) booked the Northern Irish artists and were set to play various UK-led events that were different from the Music From Ireland showcases.

SXSW issues statement about artists dropping out of festival - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - Israel - Palestine - city San Antonio
nme.com
13.03.2024

SXSW issues statement about artists dropping out of festival

SXSW has issued a statement about artists and bands pulling out of the festival in support of Palestine.Artists such as NewDad, Cardinals, Enola Gay and others have recently dropped out of the festival due to the event’s association with the US army and weapons companies amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.Yesterday, Texas governor Greg Abbott took to X (formerly Twitter) to write: “Bands pull out of SXSW over U.S. Army Sponsorship. Bye.

SXSW Responds To Texas Governor’s “Don’t Come Back” Comment After Musicians Drop Out Of Fest Protesting Military Ties - deadline.com - USA - Texas - Palestine - city San Antonio
deadline.com
13.03.2024

SXSW Responds To Texas Governor’s “Don’t Come Back” Comment After Musicians Drop Out Of Fest Protesting Military Ties

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and SXSW on Tuesday traded jabs on social media in response to a group of as many as 60 bands who have pulled out of Austin-based festival to protest its sponsor ties to the U.S. Army, as well as its inclusion of defense contractors taking part in some of the fest’s conference programs.

Charlotte Church says her family have been threatened by “some pretty scary people” over support of Gaza - www.nme.com - county Hall - Israel - Palestine - Choir
nme.com
12.03.2024

Charlotte Church says her family have been threatened by “some pretty scary people” over support of Gaza

Charlotte Church has revealed that her family have been threatened by “some pretty scary people” over her support of Gaza.On February 26, the singer played at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall in Caerphilly at a concert to raise money for the Middle East Children’s Alliance, which supports children in Gaza. To end the show, she led a choir of 100 singers in a chant of “from the river to the sea”.She received backlash for the use of that phrase as it is politically charged, with some, including the Campaign Against Antisemitism, believing that it calls for the destruction of the state of Israel.Church addressed the backlash in an Instagram livestream stating: “Just to clarify my intentions there, I am in no way anti-Semitic.

NewDad, Cardinals, Enola Gay and Rachel Chinouriri issue statements on SXSW 2024 boycott: “Support victims of war” - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - Ireland - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
12.03.2024

NewDad, Cardinals, Enola Gay and Rachel Chinouriri issue statements on SXSW 2024 boycott: “Support victims of war”

NewDad, Cardinals, Enola Gay and Rachel Chinouriri have become the latest artists to boycott this year’s SXSW festival.The artists join the likes of Kneecap, Sprints, Lambrini Girls, Scowl, Gel, Okay Shalom and Squirrelflower in pulling out of performing at the festival due to the event’s association with the US army and weapons companies amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.The annual music, culture and arts showcase takes place in Austin, Texas from March 12-14.In a joint post on social media, Cardinals, Enola Gay, Gurriers, NewDad and Sprints wrote:“To be clear, we, as ‘Music From Ireland’ bands will be partaking in any official SXSW shows. We stand in complete solidarity with Palestine and others who have spoke out against, and boycotted SXSW.“Sponsorship of the festival from the US army as well as defence contractors/those sending arms to destroy innocent lives is an act we find disgusting and reprehensible.

Stars of Irish Music Biopic ‘Kneecap’ Cancel SXSW Shows “In Solidarity With People of Palestine” - variety.com - USA - Ireland - Palestine
variety.com
11.03.2024

Stars of Irish Music Biopic ‘Kneecap’ Cancel SXSW Shows “In Solidarity With People of Palestine”

Alex Ritman Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap has canceled several shows they were due to perform at the SXSW festival to support their wild comedy biopic “Kneecap” in “in solidarity with the people of Gaza.” In a statement posted on its social media channels, the group — who go by the stage names of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí and star as themselves in the film — said that the decision was made due to “highlight the unacceptable deep links the festival has to weapons companies and the US military who at this very moment are enabling a genocide and famine against a trapped population.”We will not be appearing at @sxsw festival.

Israel reveal revised Eurovision 2024 song after weeks of controversy and changing lyrics - www.nme.com - Britain - Sweden - Finland - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
11.03.2024

Israel reveal revised Eurovision 2024 song after weeks of controversy and changing lyrics

Eurovision 2024 song lyrics after initially sparking controversy.The country received widespread criticism with their entry this year formerly titled ‘October Rain’. Sung by 20-year-old Eden Golan, the track appeared to contain references to the victims of Hamas’ October 7 attacks.

Oscars Team Tells All: Getting John Cena Naked, Jimmy Kimmel’s Trump Joke and Why Al Pacino Skipped the Best Picture Nominees (EXCLUSIVE) - variety.com - Palestine
variety.com
11.03.2024

Oscars Team Tells All: Getting John Cena Naked, Jimmy Kimmel’s Trump Joke and Why Al Pacino Skipped the Best Picture Nominees (EXCLUSIVE)

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Just minutes before the Oscars were set to begin, the show’s producers realized they had a problem: Some of the year’s key A-listers and nominees weren’t inside the Dolby Theatre just yet. The perfect storm of traffic delays, pro-Palestine protests, the first day of daylight saving time and an earlier start time had contributed to the last-minute crunch. “We were definitely stressed out, because we had to have certain celebrities in their seats,” Oscars producer Molly McNearney — also an EP on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” — tells Variety on Monday morning.

Kneecap and Sprints join list of artists boycotting SXSW 2024 - www.nme.com - USA - Texas - Ireland - Israel - Palestine
nme.com
11.03.2024

Kneecap and Sprints join list of artists boycotting SXSW 2024

Kneecap and Sprints are the latest artists to announce their withdrawal from this year’s South By Southwest Festival in solidarity with Palestine.The Irish artists join the likes of Lambrini Girls, Scowl, Gel, Okay Shalom and Squirrelflower in pulling out of performing at the festival due to the event’s association with the US army and weapons companies amid the Israel-Palestine conflict.The annual music, culture and arts showcase takes place in Austin, Texas from March 12-14.Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap shared in a statement yesterday (March 10) that their decision to not perform was made “in solidarity with the people of Palestine”.They also highlighted the “unacceptable deep links” the festival had to the US army – which is a “super sponsor” of the event – and defence contractor RTX Corporation, which has supplied weapons to Israel.The group added that the US military and other platformed weapons companies who are “at this very moment are enabling a genocide and famine against a trapped population”.The band continued that their decision would have a “significant financial impact” on them, but that it wasn’t “an iota of hardship when compared with the unimaginable suffering being inflicted every minute of every day on the people of Gaza”.A post shared by KNEECAP (@kneecap32)Kneecap also cited the platforming of collins Aerospace and BAE Systems as a reason for their boycott, adding that collectively with RTX, the companies were selling the weapons that have “murdered 31,000 Palestinians, over 21,000 of them women and children”.Sprints made their own statement this morning (March 11) in which they announced their withdrawal, writing: “In solidarity with the Palestinian people and as a stand against the US Army

What do red pins at Oscars mean as Billie Eilish and brother Finneas make statement? - www.ok.co.uk - Palestine
ok.co.uk
11.03.2024

What do red pins at Oscars mean as Billie Eilish and brother Finneas make statement?

Billie Eilish and her brother, Finneas, were among those who donned red "Artists4Ceasefire" pins at the 96th Academy Awards, as they joined calls for peace in the Middle East. And the Best Original Song winners weren't the only celebs who chose to wear these pins. Poor Things actor Ramy Youssef also donned a red pin.Talking to reporters ahead of the awards ceremony, he said: "We're calling for immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza.

Oscars: Five Things You Didn’t See on TV — A Late Start, Simu Liu’s ‘I’m Just Ken’ Prep and More - variety.com - Palestine
variety.com
11.03.2024

Oscars: Five Things You Didn’t See on TV — A Late Start, Simu Liu’s ‘I’m Just Ken’ Prep and More

Katcy Stephan The Academy Awards telecast had its fair share of memorable highlights, like John Cena’s naked presentation of the costumes category, or Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt’s faux “Barbenheimer” feud while presenting a special tribute to stunt professionals. But there was plenty that the audience at home didn’t see, from the pre-show pandemonium caused by late arrivals to the sweetest interactions at the Governor’s Ball after party. See the full list of Oscar winners here.

Why Were Stars Wearing Red Pins at the 2024 Oscars? - www.glamour.com - USA - Israel - Palestine
glamour.com
11.03.2024

Why Were Stars Wearing Red Pins at the 2024 Oscars?

was full of notable fashion, and many stars chose to add a red pin to their looks in support of a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.Singer and Oscar winner Billie Eilish, and Poor Things actors Mark Ruffalo and Ramy Youssef were among the guests who wore the enamel red pin which connoted their solidarity with Artists4Ceasefire, a group of nearly 400 entertainment industry workers who urging President Biden to call for a ceasefire in the Other celebrities who signed the letter include , Bradley Cooper, Jessica Chastain, , Cate Blanchett, Lupita Nyong’o, Drake, Ben Affleck, and Jennifer Lopez.“We come together as artists and advocates, but most importantly as human beings witnessing the devastating loss of lives and unfolding horrors in Israel and Palestine,” the letter to President Biden begins. “We ask that, as President of the United States, you and the US Congress call for an immediate de-escalation and ceasefire in Gaza and Israel before another life is lost."Prior to the pin's Oscars debut, they popped up at the Grammy awards of Boygenius band members Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus, and Julien Baker.

“Isn’t It Past Your Jail Time?”: Jimmy Kimmel Gets In A Dig At Donald Trump After Former President Calls Him Worst Oscars Host - deadline.com - Ukraine - Israel - Palestine
deadline.com
11.03.2024

“Isn’t It Past Your Jail Time?”: Jimmy Kimmel Gets In A Dig At Donald Trump After Former President Calls Him Worst Oscars Host

With a minute or so to kill before the end of this year’s Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel read out a review of his performance as host of the Oscars.

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