Mystery Jets’ Blaine Harrison has “huge respect” for artists in Great Escape boycott but “no shade on those that haven’t” as he shares advice

Radiohead‘s Jonny Greenwood has defended being part of a musical project with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa and spoken out against “silencing Israeli artists for being born Jewish in Israel”.Greenwood performed with Tassa in Tel Aviv on May 26. The day before, he reportedly participated in protests calling for hostages held in Gaza to be released and new elections to be held.They played material from their collaborative album of Arabic love songs, ‘Jarak Qaribak’, which was released last year.Greenwood’s performance was criticised by pro-Palestine activists who accused him of “artwashing genocide”.The Palestinian Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel (PACBI), a founding member of the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement called for “peaceful, creative pressure on his band Radiohead to convincingly distance itself from this blatant complicity in the crime of crimes, or face grassroots measures.”PACBI also pointed out that at the same time that Greenwood’s concert was taking place, Israeli forces were bombing displaced Palestinians sheltering in tents in Rafah, Gaza, which had prompted a large outcry on social media in the last week.

Katy Perry has re-edited Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s recent controversial commencement speech.Earlier this month, Butker delivered a controversial commencement speech during Benedictine College’s graduation ceremony, criticising working women and Pride in the process. In the speech, Butker suggested that women should take on roles as housewives and homemakers rather than chase careers.Now, Perry has shared an edited version on her Instagram in honour of Pride month, which shows Butker celebrating the “ladies” in the audience who were graduating college, noting that they “should be proud of all that [they] have achieved to this point in [their] young lives”.“Fixed this for my girls, my graduates, and my gays – you can do anything, congratulations and happy pride,” she wrote.A post shared by KATY PERRY (@katyperry)Instead of including his initial comments about why women should be “homemakers,” the new version shows him describing all the success women could reach in their careers.

Lexi Carson Katy Perry released a heavily edited version of Kansas City Chiefs player Harrison Butker‘s controversial commencement speech on Sunday. In Butker’s commencement speech at Benedictine College in May, he condemned abortion, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia and the LGBTQ community.

Jon Stewart has waded into a row about the UK Labour Party blocking election candidate Faiza Shaheen from running for Parliament over her historical tweets relating to Israel.

Glen Powell is revealing all the movies he auditioned for and did not get!

Don’t expect a public apology from Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker. He still stands by his misogynistic commencement speech!

Travis Kelce is speaking out about THAT commencement speech delivered by his Kansas City Chiefs teammate Harrison Butker!

Travis Kelce is breaking his silence on his Kansas City Chief teammate Harrison Butker‘s controversial graduation commencement speech.

Pillow Queens have become the first band to boycott this year’s edition of Latitude festival over its sponsorship with Barclays and their ties to Israel.The Irish indie rock band – comprised of Pamela Connolly, Sarah Corcoran, Rachel Lyons and Cathy McGuinness – took to their social media to share a statement explaining why they have pulled out of the Suffolk music festival.“Last week it came to our attention that Latitude – a festival we were booked to play in the UK in July – lists its headline partner as Barclays. A May 2024 report by Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC) details Barclays financial ties to companies producing weapons and military technology used in Israel’s attacks on Palestinians,” began their statement.“It reveals that Barclays has increased its financial ties with companies arming Israel,” it continued.

The Megalopolis parties and debates last week generously fed Cannes’ appetite for media buzz. Fest-goers were reminded that Francis Coppola’s journey had been a thrill ride for those who witnessed it, invested in it or were impacted by its turmoil.

Patrick Mahomes is speaking out about his Kansas City Chiefs teammate Harrison Butker‘s controversial graduation commencement address.

Pearl Jam‘s Eddie Vedder has criticised Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s recent commencement speech.Earlier this month, Butker delivered a controversial commencement speech during Benedictine College’s graduation ceremony, criticising working women and Pride in the process. In the degrading speech, Butker suggested that women should take on roles as housewives and homemakers rather than chase careers.Now, Vedder has slammed Butker’s speech while onstage in Las Vegas this past weekend (May 18).

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Pearl Jam played the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 18, and frontman Eddie Vedder couldn’t resist eviscerating Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker for his controversial commencement speech at Benedictine College (via BroBible). Butker has received enormous backlash for the speech, in which he attacked Pride Month and shared his belief that women belong in the kitchen.

Soft Play – FKA Slaves – have dropped out of the Great Escape Festival in solidarity with Palestine.The 2024 edition of the event – which showcases new and rising artists – is currently being held across various music venues in Brighton until Saturday (May 18).The Great Escape is sponsored by Barclays, which has been a source of controversy amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza because of the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel with over 35,000 Palestinians killed since the October 7 attacks. Over 100 acts have now dropped out of this year’s event with Soft Play, who were due to perform at The Paris House on Saturday, becoming the latest.Posting on Instagram, they wrote: “We will not be playing at the great escape this weekend.

The Great Escape Festival 2024 line-up have pulled out of the festival with over 125 artists joining the boycott, a number of the acts have spoken to NME about their decision and showing solidarity with Palestine.The Great Escape kicked off last night (May 15), but every artist booked to play the opening party canceled their appearance at the festival, alongside more than 100 others including Picture Parlour, Miso Extra and Alfie Templeman – while Big Special will be playing but donating their fee from the festival to the Palestine Child Relief fund.Festival sponsors Barclays are accused of investing in a number of companies that supply arms to Israel, with over 35,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza since the historic conflict escalated last year, with Hamas committing the October 7 attacks. The bank also sponsors a number of other festivals, including Latitude, Download and Isle Of Wight.We've pulled out of this year's @thegreatescape due to their ongoing partnership with Barclays- who have, and still are, investing billions in arms companies involved in the genocide on Palestinians.

Harrison Butker has been going viral after a commencement speech during a Benedictine College graduation ceremony on Saturday (May 11).

Big Special have shared a statement explaining why they have decided to play The Great Escape amidst the boycott.The gothic Black Country duo – comprised of Joe Hicklin and Callum Moloney – took to their official Instagram account to explain why they will go ahead with performing at this year’s edition of the Brighton-based music festival.The 2024 event – which showcases new and rising artists – is due to take place across various music venues in Brighton from today (May 15) until Saturday (18).The Great Escape is sponsored by Barclays, which has been a source of controversy amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza because of the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel.“We will still be performing at The great escape this week and donating our fee to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund, of which our label will also match the donation. Here is our statement,” wrote the duo in an Instagram post.A post shared by BIG SPECIAL (@bigspecial_)“There’s been a lot of chat about The Great Escape festival recently and their sponsorship from Barclays, who are helping fund arms sales to Israel, weapons being used to commit war crimes against the Palestinian people.“A lot of bands have boycotted the event in solidarity.

By This week, a Kansas City Chiefs player named Harrison Butker has made the news not for shooting and embarking on a whirlwind international romance. Instead, he decided to open his mouth and reveal himself to be a misogynistic homophobe during a college commencement speech.

Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker is getting BLASTED for delivering a deeply misogynist, homophobic, and just downright disgusting graduation speech!

Prime Video has ordered a new Tomb Raider with Phoebe Waller-Bridge in the writer’s seat.Yesterday (May 14), Prime and Amazon MGM Studios announced that a new Tomb Raider series in the works with video game developer Crystal Dynamics. Waller-Bridge will write and executive produce for the series.The upcoming Tomb Raider series has yet to reveal a cast, details on its plot, or a release date.The legacy continues. Amazon MGM Studios and Crystal Dynamics to expand the TOMB RAIDER universe.