President Joe Biden weighed in on the unrest on college campuses as a wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations has led to mass arrests, vandalism and some violent incidents, saying in brief remarks that “order must prevail.”
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Tyler, The Creator wore a pin badge showing the Palestinian flag during his headline set at Coachella.The rapper made an explosive entrance during his headline set at the Californian Music and Arts Festival, bringing out some huge names as surprise guests and breaking out a number of fan-favourite tracks.Taking place as the closing performance of Coachella day two, eagle-eyed fans also noticed that there was a subtle pin badge that the musician was wearing throughout the set, showing his support for Palestine.As highlighted by Clash, the distinctive pin simply showed the Palestinian flag, and was worn alongside a pin for Congo too – shedding light on the humanitarian disasters in both countries.Following the set, various fans took to social media to share their thoughts on the pin. “Tyler the creator really decided to give us performance of the YEAR.
the setlist, visuals, jokes, singing with kali, rocky, gambino, charlie wilson, AND he wore a palestine pin?? we fucking love you,” one wrote on X, while another agreed saying: “Tyler The Creator wearing a Palestine and a Congo pin… was not expecting that. W, showing solidarity”.A third fan also took to social media to highlight how they noticed other subtle nods to Palestine in the set – including on behalf of two of his guest performers.
“Tyler the Creator had on Palestine and Congo flag pins. ASAP Rocky’s boxers were arranged in the colors of the Palestine flag.
Childish Gambino’s bucket hat was also Palestine colors,” they wrote.Find more fan responses below.tyler the creator really decided to give us performance of the YEAR. the setlist, visuals, jokes, singing with kali, rocky, gambino, charlie wilson, AND he wore a palestine pin?? we fucking love you @tylerthecreator
.President Joe Biden weighed in on the unrest on college campuses as a wave of pro-Palestinian demonstrations has led to mass arrests, vandalism and some violent incidents, saying in brief remarks that “order must prevail.”
Pat Saperstein Deputy Editor In a video that circulated on X Wednesday, Robert De Niro can be seen yelling at a crowd while Jesse Plemons looks on from the sidelines. The video, taken by an unknown outlooker, was reposted by several pro-Israel accounts that subtitled De Niro’s dialogue and began circulating it, claiming that De Niro was shouting at pro-Palestinian protestors and referring to the Israel-Hamas War that started Oct. 7.
Police are investigating after offices in Manchester city centre were targeted by Palestine Action protesters.
The Weeknd has pledged $2million (£1.6million) from his XO Humanitarian Fund to help feed families in war-torn Gaza.The singer’s – real name Abel Tesfaye – XO Humanitarian Fund helps combat global hunger. According to the World Food Programme (WFP), the donation will provide over 1,500 metric tons of fortified wheat flour, which will be used to make roughly 18 million loaves of bread that can help feed more than 157,000 Palestinians for a month.Tesfaye, who is a United Nations World Food Programme Goodwill Ambassador, had previously donated $2.5million (£1.9million) at the end of 2023 which provided 820 metric tons of food parcels to feed more than 173,000 Palestinians for two weeks.He is also calling on fans to donate whatever they can to the World Food Programme’s humanitarian efforts.A post shared by Abel Tesfaye (@theweeknd)Corinne Fleischer, WFP’s Director for the Middle East, North Africa and Eastern Europe Region, shared in a statement: “With famine looming in Gaza, Abel’s generous support will provide vital relief for thousands of Palestinian families who battle the grip of hunger every day.
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The Great Escape in solidarity with Palestine.The talent discovery and development programme took to its official X/Twitter account to reveal that they will no longer be hosting a stage at the Brighton Festival. The reasoning behind the decision to drop out of the festival is due to The Great Escape being sponsored by Barclays, which has been a source of controversy amid the current events in Gaza because of the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel.“We will not be hosting a stage at The Great Escape Festival 2024.
When did Columbia become Kanye State? Bill Maher asked that question at the top of Friday’s Real Time on HBO, setting the tone for a show that focused on the national campus unrest and what’s behind it.
Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton opened up about the intimate scenes that they filmed together for the new season of Bridgerton.
Nicola Coughlan opened up about her support of Palestine in a new interview.
Alec Baldwin ‘maimed’ her after she attempted to ambush the star this week.On Monday (April 22), the performer went viral for sharing a video in which she accosted Baldwin in a Manhattan coffee shop.Barney repeatedly yelled and swore at Baldwin, demanding him to repeat the words “Free Palestine’. She continued to ambush Baldwin until the 30 Rock star eventually grew frustrated and slapped the phone from her hand.Now, in a new interview with Piers Morgan on his YouTube show Piers Morgan Uncensored, the performer has claimed that she was physically assaulted by Baldwin.“I’ve been waiting for you, Piers fucking Morgan!” she told the former CNN host.Barney appeared on the show wearing a neck brace, with one arm in a sling and the other using a crutch.
Alec Baldwin has been filmed slapping someone’s phone out of their hand after they repeatedly questioned him.The actor appeared to be buying a drink in a New York cafe and taking a phone call when the video starts, with the person behind the camera saying: “Alec can you please say ‘Free Palestine,’ one time?” The video (via Newsweek) can be seen below.The protester then proceeds to ask the actor: “Why did you kill that lady?” referring to the ongoing case surrounding the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film Rust.Baldwin discharged the live round from a gun he was using as a prop, fatally shooting Hutchins and leading to the trials of both Baldwin and the movie’s armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed, who has been recently sentenced to 18 months in prison. Baldwin’s trial is set to take place in July this year.The person filming then added: “You killed that lady, you got no jail time.
Primal Scream’s Bobby Gillespie has teamed up with Eric Cantona on a song the ex-footballer penned for Palestinians.The pair joined forces on vocals at a concert at King’s Place in London for the track ‘Give Us A Ticket’. You can view the footage below.Writing on the official Primal Scream Instagram, Gillespie wrote: “Last night I was honoured to sing with my friend @ericcantona on a song he has written about Palestine titled ‘Give Us a Ticket’.“Eric is on tour just now with his band – Their sound reminds one of Serge Gainsbourg, Tom Waits and Charles Baudilaire ( if he wore the number 7 shirt ) What a great concert.
Great Escape festival, with over half the line-up demanding the festival drop their sponsorship with Barclays in solidarity with Palestine.The Brighton-based festival is sponsored by the bank, which has been a source of controversy amid the current events in Gaza because of the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel.The issue was first highlighted by a petition started by the promoter How to Catch a Pig and the band The Menstrual Cramps, and has since been signed by artists including Kneecap, Lambrini Girls, Alfie Templeman, Lip Critic, Wunderhorse and Mary in the Junkyard who have urged the festival to drop Barclays as a sponsor.Then, Cherym pulled out of playing Great Escape due to the festival’s connection with Barclays bank before record labels Alcopop and Big Scary Monsters joined the boycott and pulled out of the festival.Now, dozens more have joined the boycott over the controversial partnership. The latest to drop out of performing include Lambrini Girls, ZHEANI, Rett Madison, Mui Zyu, Hongza, Sarah Crean, LVRA, Ideal Living, Van Zon, COMRAD, Other Half, Cherym and Borough Council.Speaking about their decision not to play the festival, Lambrini Girls issued a statement saying: “We will not be appearing at The Great Escape festival this year.
Pro-Palestine protesters have targeted the offices of a bank in Manchester city centre again.
The Great Escape over its ties to Barclays bank.The Brighton-based festival is sponsored by the bank, which has been a source of controversy amid the current events in Gaza because of its financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel.The issue was first highlighted by a petition started by the promoter How to Catch a Pig and the band The Menstrual Cramps, and has since been signed by artists including Kneecap, Lambrini Girls, Alfie Templeman, Lip Critic, Wunderhorse and Mary in the Junkyard who have urged the festival to drop Barclays as a sponsor. Altogether, 208 of the 440 bands who had originally been booked for the line-up have signed the petition, which has 977 signees in total.It reads: “A bank that is involved in Israel’s genocide has no place at The Great Escape, which is a fixture of the independent music scene and has a prized place in the industry.
Cherym have announced that they have pulled out of playing The Great Escape this year, due to the festival’s connection with Barclays bank.The Derry punk band shared a statement on social media outlining their reasoning, highlighting the bank’s financial investment in companies that supply arms to Israel.“We have made the decision to pull out of The Great Escape Festival next month,” the statement reads.“Barclays/Barclaycard are responsible for investing over £1bn+ into companies that are arming the IDF and providing weaponry that enables the ongoing atrocities against Palestinians to continue.”a message from us regarding our performances due to take place at @thegreatescape festival next month. pic.twitter.com/Y20uW75f7H— CHERYM (@cherymofficial) April 12, 2024“Due to The Great Escape’s connection with Barclays/Barclaycard, we feel in good conscience, that we cannot go ahead with our scheduled performances at The Great Escape.
Michaela Zee On the “The Daily Show,” Jon Stewart decided it was time for a “wellness check” on Gaza after the Israel-Hamas war reached the six-month mark Sunday. “As the war has grinded on, justice is beginning to seem more like cruelty,” “The Daily Show” host said on Monday night.
Jonathan Glazer’s Oscar acceptance speech.While accepting the award for Best International Film for The Zone Of Interest, Glazer refuted his “Jewishness and the Holocaust being hijacked by an occupation which has led to conflict for so many innocent people”.While many have shown their support for Glazer’s speech, he has received criticism from The Holocaust Survivors’ Foundation USA.In addition, many Jewish members of the creative industry have signed an open letter claiming he was “fuel[ling] a growing anti-Jewish hatred around the world”.Speaking with Variety, Loach said that he had “great respect” for the director, calling him “very brave”. He said: “And I’m sure he understood the possible consequences, which makes him braver still, so I’ve got great respect for him and his work.”He also spoke about the Jewish community, saying that Glazer received: “Lots of support from many, many Jewish people who said it breaks the stereotype that all Jewish people support what Israel is doing, because clearly that’s not the case … [The speech] was hugely valuable in that it shows that diversity.
After a Manchester venue cancelled a Palestinian event last week, the fallout has spilled into the gallery’s other exhibitions.
Dr Mona El-Farra has lost everything. Her family home, her precious childhood memories and many of her friends and colleagues.