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Zack Sharf Digital News Director Selena Gomez informed her 430 million Instagram followers that she is currently taking a break from social media due to the “horror, hate, violence and terror that’s going on in the world.” The pop star and “Only Murders in the Building” actor did not directly reference the Israel-Hamas war by name, but it’s clear posts about the Hamas terrorist attack and the subsequent destruction in Gaza factored into her decision to break from social media platforms. “I’ve been taking a break from social media because my heart breaks to see all of the horror, hate, violence and terror that’s going on in the world,” Gomez wrote on her Instagram story. “People being tortured and killed or any act of hate towards any one group is horrific.

The Writers Guild of America East is petitioning employers to ensure that protections are in place for journalists as AI technology develops.

AI companies will be required to share their safety test results with the U.S. government as part of President Biden’s new executive order, designed to mitigate the risks of the emerging technology.

Saturday Night Live season 49 is back in its third week with a roller coaster of feels.

Timothée Chalamet has been unveiled as the host of Saturday Night Live in November.He will be joined by music trio boygenius as the episode’s musical guests on November 11. The indie trio – comprising Phoebe Bridgers, Lucy Dacus and Julien Baker – recently released their EP, ‘The Rest’, which NME described as “compelling”.

Christopher Walken has made a surprise appearance on this year’s Saturday Night Live Halloween special.The 80-year-old actor appeared on the sketch show last night (October 28), his first time on the show since 2008. This week’s episode was hosted by Nate Bargatze with the Foo Fighters as musical guests.Walken’s character appeared to explain “the true meaning of Halloween” to Mikey Day’s President Joe Biden, who had decorated the Oval Office in time for Halloween weekend.“I’m the spirit of Halloween, the ghost of All Hallow’s past,” Walken said in the sketch.

The man wanted over the mass shooting at a bowling alley and bar that killed 18 people and wounded 13 others in Maine has been found dead.

Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN), who represents a suburban Minneapolis congressional district, launched a challenge to President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination.

Comedians John Mulaney and Pete Davidson have postponed a pair of Maine shows scheduled for this weekend, in the aftermath of the Oct. 25 mass shooting in the town of Lewiston that left 18 people dead and 13 injured, according to Maine Governor Janet Mills.

Dua Lipa, Michael Stipe and Cate Blanchett have signed an open letter, urging President Joe Biden to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.The letter calls for “an end to the bombing of Gaza and the safe release of hostages,” as well as a safe route to be established into Palestine to deliver humanitarian aid. So far, it has been signed by dozens of high-profile names from across the entertainment world.Many of those supporting the ceasefire are musicians, such as pop star Lipa, R.E.M’s Michael Stipe, Killer Mike and Caroline Polachek.

The B-52s‘ scheduled concert at the White House last night (October 25) was cancelled due to the “sorrow and pain” of the Israel-Hamas war.The US new wave band – best known for their 1989 hit single ‘Love Shack’ – were set to play at an official state dinner for the Australian PM Anthony Albanese, hosted by the US President Joe Biden.In a statement, First Lady Jill Biden said (via The Guardian): “While we had initially planned for the legendary B-52s to perform their iconic dance and party music, we are now in a time when so many are facing sorrow and pain, and we have decided to make adjustments to the entertainment portion of the evening.”It is reported that The B-52s – who are named after a US bomber aircraft – instead attended the state dinner as guests. Presidential military bands provided “instrumental music” in the group’s place.Albanese arrived at the White House on Tuesday (October 24) ahead of a formal state visit yesterday, when he reportedly discussed topics such as Ukraine, China and the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.“Nurturing our partnerships and relationships with our allies is critically important, especially in these tumultuous times,” Jill Biden continued.

Remember how some folks wouldn’t vote for Hillary Clinton because they thought a woman would be too emotionally fragile for the presidency? That woman sat through DAYS of grilling.

NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt and Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker will moderate the next Republican debate along with Hugh Hewitt, host on the Salem Radio Network.

Ellise Shafer Arnold Schwarzenegger for president? Though the former Governor of California can’t legally run for the United States’ highest office — the position requires one to be a natural-born citizen, and Schwarzenegger hails from Austria — he said in a new interview with the BBC that he thinks he’d be a good fit. “I feel like I would make a great president,” he said, adding that “everything I’ve accomplished was because of America.” “America gave me so many opportunities and the American people were so embracive, and they just received me with open arms.

Longtime Writers Guild member Dan Gordon is resigning over the union’s lack of public support for Israel.

Attorney Jenna Ellis, once a steadfast media defender of Donald Trump and his false claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen from him, pleaded guilty today in the Georgia election case.

A massive collection of some of Hollywood’s biggest names have commended President Joe Biden for his “unshakable moral conviction” and helping to get home some of the hostages taken by Hamas in their terror attack against Israel.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer A dizzying amount of A-list Hollywood actors, comedians and entertainment executives signed an open letter to President Joe Biden on Monday, calling for the release of all hostages taken by terrorist group Hamas. Amy Schumer, Sacha Baron Cohen, Chris Rock, Gwyneth Paltrow, Katy Perry, Bradley Cooper, Justin Timberlake and more were among the highly visible figures to sign the note, launching a formal campaign called #NoHostageLeftBehind.

The B-52s will perform at the White House State Dinner on Wednesday for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and partner Jodie Haydon.

“We should have those hostages released and then we can talk.” said Joe Biden today as two more hostages were let go by Hamas amid further rising tensions and deaths in the Middle East. Speaking at a delayed event on economics, the president’s remark was in response to a reporter’s question if the US supports a “hostages for ceasefire deal?”

Colin Jost and Michael Che were back at the “Weekend Update” desk on Saturday Night Live to take jabs at politics and pop culture.

A whole lot of celebrities have spoken out about Israel and Palestine recently.

A group of 55 celebrities have signed a letter addressed to President Joe Biden asking him to call for a ceasefire in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.

J. Kim Murphy A group of 55 prominent artists and advocates in the entertainment industry have signed an open letter to President Joe Biden, urging for a call for a ceasefire in Gaza and Israel. The signatories include names such as Joaquin Phoenix, Cate Blanchett, Jon Stewart, Kristen Stewart, Susan Sarandon, Mahershala Ali, Riz Ahmed, Ramy Youssef and Quinta Brunson.

President Joe Biden‘s Oval Office address drew an estimated 20.3 million people across 10 networks.

Kenneth Chesebro, an attorney and one of the 19 defendants named in the Fulton County, GA, election interference case, pled guilty today to a felony charge.

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Caroline Brew editor In a prime-time speech, President Joe Biden addressed the country for the first time since massive violence broke out between Israel and Hamas, explaining why it’s necessary to continue to support America’s partners in Israel and Ukraine. “That’s why tomorrow, I’m going to send to Congress an urgent budget request to fund America’s national security needs to support our critical partners including Israel and Ukraine. It’s a smart investment that’s going to pay dividends for American security for generations.

Joe Biden called for a massive new aid package for Israel and Ukraine, linking the wars in both countries to American security, while denouncing a rise in anti-semitism and Islamophobia in the U.S.

All four of the major broadcast TV networks are changing up their schedules tonight (October 19) and we have everything you need to know.

The View, audience members were left unimpressed after host Whoopi Goldberg claimed that “not all Republicans are the same”.As a live interview with news personality Rachel Maddow came to a close on Wedenesday’s episode (October 18), the panelists took a moment to assess the current state of America’s political scene which, in recent months, has seen the ousting of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the rise of the indicted Donald Trump as a likely Republican nominee for the 2024 presidential election.“While the Republican party is firing their own Speaker and shutting down Congress, Joe Biden is, like, lowering prescription drug prices,” Maddow said. “The two parties have two very different projects right now, and I want Republicans to want politics.

The four major broadcast networks are shuffling their Thursday night schedules to accomodate President Joe Biden’s televised address to outline U.S.’ response to Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel and Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine.

Before Air Force One has even touched down on American soil from Joe Biden‘s trip to a grieving Israel, the White House has just announced the President will be speaking to the country and the world on Thursday.

Grimes has said she thinks Taylor Swift would be the only person who could bring people together in the US if she were ever elected president.With just over a year to go till the next presidential election, discussion on the internet has turned to who the ideal candidate to move into the White House could be. As it stands, current president Joe Biden is set to enter the running for a second term, while Donald Trump will also be running again.Grimes has suggested in a series of tweets that Swift could be a good option.

UPDATE: Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) lost ground in his bid to become House speaker, as he again fell short of a majority in a roll call vote.

Cher has said that she would consider leaving the United States if Donald Trump wins next year’s presidential election.Speaking to The Guardian, the singer said, “I almost got an ulcer the last time. If he gets in, who knows? This time I will leave [the country].”It is not the first time that Cher has been outspoken about the former president. In December 2020, Cher said that Trump had turned culture in the US “toxic” during his time in office.