It sounds like Sean Penn is willing to say goodbye to his Oscar awards if Ukraine’s president did not receive an invite to this year’s ceremony.
10.03.2022 - 00:55 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The first-ever winner of The X-Factor has accused the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of having "Jewish privilege" in a despicable anti-Semitic rant.
Steve Brookstein, who won the talent show back in 2004, said the decision to let Mr Zelenskyy speak in front of MP's in the House of Commons on Tuesday was "disgraceful" in a post on Twitter.
The singer - who now lives in Dunbar, East Lothian - also accused the Ukrainian President of bombing his own people, as reported by the Scottish Daily Express.
He wrote: "Zelenskyy speaking to the house of commons. Unelected comedian from a state that had a coup and bombs its own people.
"Disgraceful Jewish Privilege."
Brookestein has been slammed for the anti-Semitic messages with the Campaign Against Antisemitism hitting out at the X-Factor winner saying "So this is what became of Steve Brookstein."
Twitter user Leekern also criticised the singer, writing: "Steve Brookstein is a long-standing antisemite and a human being unable to navigate the complicated minefield of having consciousness."
Andrew called on Twitter to ban his account: "It is time for Twitter to permanently suspend Steve Brookstein for using the antisemitic slur "Jewish Privilege" to attack President Zelenskyy, as well as downplaying Putin's war crimes and retweeting Kremlin propaganda."
Another joked: "You'd think obscurity and £75 pub gigs would be enough for him. Why go all Lee Hurst at this stage of your life?"
The singer tried to defend himself by claiming that he's "Not Antisemitic at all" because his "great grandfather was an orthodox Jew" and his "uncle has returned to the faith."
Brookstein moved to Scotland during lockdown and has confirmed he is a supporter of Scottish nationalism.
Addressing the House of
It sounds like Sean Penn is willing to say goodbye to his Oscar awards if Ukraine’s president did not receive an invite to this year’s ceremony.
Though some in the entertainment world may feel that politics don’t belong on the silver screen (or in its cultural vicinity), Sean Penn, 61, couldn’t disagree more. In a new interview with CNN’s Jeff Acosta, Sean tuned in from on the ground in Ukraine and discussed his thoughts about a rumored video appearance by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, sharing: “There is nothing greater that the Academy Awards could do than give him the opportunity to talk to us.”
Sean Penn is sending a message to the producers of the Oscars.
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher's efforts to help Ukraine have not gone unnoticed. Kunis and Kutcher got a call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, personally thanking the couple for their GoFundMe campaign, which has raised nearly $35 million to help those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. Earlier this month, the couple launched the campaign — in conjunction with Airbnb and FlexPort.org — with a goal of raising $30 million to help those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher took part in a video chat with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is publicly recognizing Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s fight to help Ukraine as the Russian attacks continue. “@aplusk & Mila Kunis were among the first to respond to our grief. They have already raised $35 million & are sending it to @flexport & @Airbnb to help [Ukrainian] refugees. Grateful for their support. Impressed by their determination. They inspire the world. #StandWithUkraine,” President Zelenskyy tweeted on March 20.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is thankful for Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher.
Amy Schumer pitched having Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appear remotely during the Oscars. The 2022 Oscars co-host said during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show that she wants her script to entertain but also address issues that are going on in the world right now. "I think there is definitely pressure in one way to be like, 'This is a vacation, let people forget we just want to have this night,' but it is like well we have so many eyes and ears on this show," she said.
Amy Schumer has some ideas.
Ethan Shanfeld Simultaneously celebrating St. Patricks Day and addressing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Nancy Pelosi read a new poem written by Bono on Thursday at the annual Friends of Ireland luncheon.“Bono has been a very Irish part of our lives,” the Speaker of the House said before launching into the poem, which contains the line, “Ireland’s sorrow and pain / Is now the Ukraine / And Saint Patrick’s name now Zelenskyy.”The U2 frontman’s poem compared the legend of St.
TV viewers around the world can now watch the show that presaged Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s rise to the Ukrainian presidency.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave an impassioned speech to Congress about life and death, as he highlighted the 100 children who have already been killed in Ukraine amid the war with Russia. He called on PresidentJoe Biden to be the “leader of peace,” during an emotional closing statement, where he’d pleaded with both Republicans and Democrats to do more to help Ukraine on Wednesday March 16.
Michael Keaton made sure to give Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy a shout-out during the 2022 Critics Choice Awards. The "Dopesick" star, who won for best actor in a limited series or movie made for TV on Sunday night, had the ongoing conflict impacting Ukraine on his mind as he accepted his award. "The only thing I’ll say about things in the world, which I’ve mentioned before, I’m going to say thank you to fellow actor President Zelenskyy, and keep up the fight," said the 70-year-old.
Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska took to her Instagram to show some of the horrific attacks that Russian forces have made against Ukraine, including a maternity hospital and medical center that was destroyed by an airstrike on Wednesday March 9. The videos she shared showed the debris from the attack, as well as some people trying to help, and a few people could be seen leaving the scene. In the background, men and women could be heard yelling in Ukrainian.
Sean Penn is opening up about Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Naman Ramachandran The producers of Ukrainian animated film “Gulliver Returns” will use earnings from further sales on the film to support their country’s defense.Oleg Khodachuk, producer of the film through the company Gulliver Films, said: “‘Gulliver Returns’ is based on [Ukrainian President] Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s idea and his ideal: that Jonathan Swift’s classic character Gulliver is not a giant in size, but a giant in heart and courage. And in the context of the current invasion of Ukraine by Russia, its story of the small country of Liliput being threatened by the invasion of the imposing Blefuscu army, takes on a new resonance.”The film has already sold to Germany (Telepool), U.K.