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Julian Schnabel on Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler Boycott Calls at Venice

Julian Schnabel on Gal Gadot, Gerard Butler Boycott Calls at Venice

Julian Schnabel has responded to calls from Gaza activists for Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler, two of the stars of his new film “In the Hand of Dante,” to be disinvited from Venice Film Festival over their support for Israel. Just as the Venice Film Festival started, organizers were urged in an open letter signed by hundreds of international filmmakers …

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“There’s No Need to Boycott Artists”

“There’s No Need to Boycott Artists”

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has reached the Venice Film Festival this year in various ways, from protests to Wednesday night’s world premiere of The Voice of Hind Rajab. It also came up on Wednesday during this afternoon’s press conference for The Hand of Dante when veteran artist and auteur Julian Schnabel declined to address the war directly while dismissing …

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Radiohead announce first tour dates since 2018 – and face boycott from pro-Palestine campaigners | Radiohead

Radiohead announce first tour dates since 2018 – and face boycott from pro-Palestine campaigners | Radiohead

Radiohead have announced their first live shows in seven years, the source of much anticipation by fans. Flyers posted in cities around Europe teased dates in London, Copenhagen, Madrid, Berlin and Bologna, which the band have now officially confirmed for this winter. The band will play four-night residencies at a single venue in each country, with the Spanish, Italian and …

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Last Dinner Party Boycott Victorious Fest Over ‘Political Censorship’

Last Dinner Party Boycott Victorious Fest Over ‘Political Censorship’

The Last Dinner Party have pulled out of their set at Victorious Festival in Portsmouth, England today (Aug. 23), in solidarity with the Mary Wallopers, whose set was cut short on Friday after the Irish band showed their support for Palestine. “We are outraged by the decision made to silence the Mary Wallopers yesterday at Victorious,” The Last Dinner Party …

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Target CEO steps down as company faces weak sales and customer boycott | Business

Target CEO steps down as company faces weak sales and customer boycott | Business

The CEO of Target is stepping down, as the embattled retail giant seeks to turn around its fortunes amid an ongoing customer boycott over its scaling back of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Brian Cornell will be replaced next year by , Target’s chief operating officer, the company said on Wednesday. Cornell helped re-energize the company when he became …

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US reverses pledge to link disaster funds to Israel boycott stance – Reuters

US reverses pledge to link disaster funds to Israel boycott stance  Reuters FEMA Will Deny Grants to States and Cities That Boycott Israeli Companies  The New York Times Trump admin ties $1.9 billion in local disaster funds to stance on Israel boycotts  The Times of Israel States that boycott Israeli companies will lose disaster relief funds, DHS says  Axios Trump Sparks MAGA Backlash Over …

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