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entertainment2 hours ago•17 min saved

Jane Fonda Defends Ruffalo, Denounces Antisemitism Label in Paramount Merger Clash

Jane Fonda publicly backs Mark Ruffalo after Paramount branded his criticisms of the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger as antisemitic, calling the accusation a smear meant to delegitimize legitimate political critique of the media consolidation. Ruffalo had warned about oligarchic power tied to Ellison and the merger, and Fonda (along with peers like Hannah Einbinder) argued that criticizing the merger or corporate influence is not antisemitic and should be protected speech.

via Variety|

#antisemitism #entertainment #jane-fonda

entertainment5 hours ago•19 min saved

Hollywood Group Condemns Ruffalo Over Antisemitic Tropes in Paramount Merger Debate

A Hollywood industry group called The Brigade, including Haim Saban and other producers, condemned Mark Ruffalo’s posts accusing Paramount leadership of antisemitic tropes in the Warner Bros. Discovery merger dispute, saying the rhetoric is unacceptable; Ruffalo defended his stance and Hollywood figures expressed mixed reactions as the industry weighs in on the merger and broader Middle East policy.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#antisemitism #entertainment #haim-saban

entertainment13 hours ago•18 min saved

Industry Leaders Condemn Antisemitic Tropes in Ruffalo-Paramount Debate

A coalition including Haim Saban, Teddy Schwarzman, and Lawrence Bender joined The Brigade to condemn antisemitic tropes used in Mark Ruffalo’s critique of Paramount’s deal with Skydance, calling singling out Jewish executives and invoking Israel dangerous and echoing Nazi-era antisemitism; Paramount pushed back against the accusations, while Ruffalo maintained his stance.

via Variety|

#antisemitism #entertainment #jewish-executives

entertainment17 hours ago•18 min saved

Einbinder Defends Ruffalo in Antisemitism Row Over Paramount Merger

Hannah Einbinder, who is Jewish, publicly defended Mark Ruffalo after Paramount said his critique of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger invoked antisemitic tropes. Ruffalo had criticized actions tied to Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison and board member Safra Catz in connection with the deal, drawing a harsh response from Paramount that they do not tolerate prejudice. Einbinder argued that criticizing corporate power isn’t antisemitic and encouraged artists with a platform to speak out, while Ruffalo reiterated that his stance is political and not a condemnation of Jewish people.

via Variety|

#antisemitism #entertainment #hannah-einbinder

world17 hours ago•4 min saved

Gazprom Arena cancels Kanye West Russia gigs amid booking confusion

Saint Petersburg's Gazprom Arena says no rental agreement was signed for Kanye West's planned October concerts, effectively cancelling the two Russia gigs and making him the first major Western artist slated to perform there since the 2022 invasion. The Say Agency says the concerts were not canceled and they're seeking clarity, while there has been domestic backlash but no clear government intervention. West's antisemitic remarks in the past and his subsequent apology provide broader context for the controversy surrounding the booking.

via BBC|

#antisemitism #gazprom-arena #kanye-west

entertainment20 hours ago•35 min saved

Kanye West’s St. Petersburg Concerts Collapse as Arena Denies Involvement

Kanye West, aka Ye, had two planned October shows at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg that were canceled after the venue said it never organized the event and did not sign any rental agreements; the Moscow agency Say Agency had claimed the concerts were sanctioned by an official letter. Tickets were sold, but fans are criticizing the arena’s denial; the episode comes amid West’s history of antisemitism controversies and a string of canceled gigs, and it would have been the first major Western act to perform in Putin’s Russia in years.

via The Daily Beast|

#antisemitism #entertainment #gazprom-arena

politics21 hours ago•127 min saved

El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker amid antisemitism controversy

Democrat Abdul El-Sayed said he must distance himself from streamer Hasan Piker amid backlash over antisemitism remarks and Piker’s livestream moment featuring a Jewish candidate. El-Sayed reiterated that antisemitism is a scourge and that the campaign should focus on issues like gas prices, groceries, schools, and healthcare. Piker’s camp called the outrage a smear, while opponents and some Democrats urged a clearer disavowal; the episode intensified scrutiny of ties between political candidates and online personalities during the Michigan race.

via AP News|

#abdul-elsayed #antisemitism #hasan-piker

entertainment22 hours ago•20 min saved

Einbinder Defends Ruffalo as Antisemitism Claims Roil Studio Merger

Hannah Einbinder publicly defended Mark Ruffalo after Paramount accused him of antisemitism for linking Larry Ellison’s Oracle funding to the Israeli military, in the wake of his opposition to Paramount Global’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Einbinder, who has spoken out on Palestinian rights, posted a lengthy message praising Ruffalo and arguing that his criticisms target oligarchs and corporate consolidation—not Jewish people—and that artists should stand with workers who could lose thousands of jobs if the deal goes through.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#antisemitism #entertainment #hannah-einbinder

entertainment1 day ago•17 min saved

Einbinder Backs Ruffalo Over Ellison-Israel Criticism

Hannah Einbinder publicly supported Mark Ruffalo after a Paramount spokesperson accused him of antisemitism for highlighting the Ellison family’s ties to Israel and its military tech, calling the accusation “ludicrous” and noting other connections to the merger. Ruffalo pushed back on antisemitism claims on X, saying criticizing actions or policies is not the same as attacking Jewish people, while Einbinder framed the controversy as a broader Hollywood-working-class issue and praised Ruffalo for speaking out against powerful moguls.

via Deadline|

#antisemitism #ellison-family #entertainment

entertainment1 day ago•52 min saved

Cusack Backs Ruffalo in Antisemitism Controversy Over Paramount Merger

John Cusack publicly supports Mark Ruffalo after Ruffalo denied antisemitism accusations from Paramount in response to his critique of Paramount Skydance’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and Oracle ties. Paramount claimed Ruffalo used antisemitic tropes, while Ruffalo insisted his criticisms targeted corporate actions, not Jewish people; fellow Hollywood figures like Paul Walter Hauser also voiced support. The dispute centers on the potential impact of the merger on editorial freedom and corporate influence.

via Yahoo|

#antisemitism #editorial-freedom #entertainment

entertainment1 day ago•5 min saved

Cusack backs Ruffalo amid antisemitism dispute over Paramount-Oracle merger

John Cusack voiced solidarity with Mark Ruffalo after Paramount condemned his remarks as antisemitic tropes in criticizing Oracle’s ties to the Israeli military and the Ellison-led $111 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger; Ruffalo argued his comments target corporate power and editorial independence, not Jewish people, while Paramount and lawmakers scrutinize the deal.

via Page Six|

#antisemitism #entertainment #john-cusack

entertainment1 day ago•8 min saved

Ruffalo antisemitism row drags California AG into Paramount merger scrutiny

Hollywood star Mark Ruffalo sparked backlash by linking the Ellison-led Paramount merger to antisemitic tropes, prompting Paramount to condemn the rhetoric and a civil-rights attorney to file public-records requests to scrutinize California AG Rob Bonta’s communications with Ruffalo; Bonta had engaged with Ruffalo about the deal, and the merger remains paused as litigation and industry debate about antisemitism and antitrust continue.

via Page Six|

#antisemitism #entertainment #paramount

politics1 day ago•202 min saved

El-Sayed parts ways with Hasan Piker after remarks about American Jews

Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed said he’s distancing his campaign from left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker after Piker suggested that American Jews’ support for Israel could fuel antisemitism and violence. El-Sayed emphasized that only his campaign and spokespeople speak for him, reiterated his commitment to Jewish safety, and urged that the race not be defined by a streamer. Piker’s comments drew bipartisan backlash and condemnation from Democratic officials; Piker defended his remarks, arguing he was criticizing the conflation of Israel with Jewish people. The episode unfolds as El-Sayed campaigns against Republican Mike Rogers in a closely watched Michigan Senate race.

via CNN|

#abdul-el-sayed #american-jews #antisemitism

politics1 day ago•8 min saved

El-Sayed Distances Campaign From Hasan Piker Amid Controversy Over Jewish Safety Remarks

Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed publicly distanced his campaign from Hasan Piker after Piker’s comments about American Jews and Israel sparked backlash, reaffirming his commitment to Jewish safety and refocusing the race on core policy issues like healthcare, schools, and groceries.

via Politico|

#abdul-el-sayed #antisemitism #hasan-piker

politics1 day ago•11 min saved

El-Sayed distances campaign from Hasan Piker amid Israel remarks

Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed publicly distanced his campaign from Hasan Piker after the streamer’s remarks about Jewish Americans and Israel drew bipartisan backlash; El-Sayed insisted only his campaign speaks for him as he faces Republican challenger Mike Rogers, who has used the controversy to press Democrats on Israel issues. The dispute also featured criticism from Democratic leaders and Jewish groups, while El-Sayed reiterated his stance against antisemitism and his support for Jewish safety, even as he questions unconditional U.S. aid to Israel.

via Fox News|

#abdul-el-sayed #antisemitism #hasan-piker