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Bardem Amplifies Petition to Remove Pink as UNICEF Ambassador Amid Macklemore Controversy
entertainment17 days ago

Bardem Amplifies Petition to Remove Pink as UNICEF Ambassador Amid Macklemore Controversy

Actor Javier Bardem publicly endorsed a Change.org petition demanding the removal of singer Pink as a UNICEF ambassador. The campaign follows backlash over Pink’s repost of a critique regarding Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian performance during Ed Sheeran’s tour. The petition has gathered over 170,000 signatures, though it faces criticism from figures like Michael Rapaport and Selma Blair who argue the move is counterproductive and bullying.

Pink pushes back as Macklemore anti-Israel rant sparks backlash
entertainment26 days ago

Pink pushes back as Macklemore anti-Israel rant sparks backlash

Pop star Pink defends her Jewish identity and criticizes Macklemore’s anti-Israel remarks from his MetLife Stadium set, reiterating Hamas is a terrorist organization and Palestinians deserve a future. Macklemore maintains his pro-Palestine stance, prompting backlash and a petition to remove him from some shows, while Pink emphasizes she doesn’t want anyone silenced and highlights concerns about rising antisemitism amid the Gaza war.

Pink Addresses Backlash Over Macklemore's Pro-Palestine Moment
music-news27 days ago

Pink Addresses Backlash Over Macklemore's Pro-Palestine Moment

Pink issued a multi-part Instagram statement addressing the backlash to Macklemore’s pro-Palestine remarks at Ed Sheeran’s stadium tour, explaining that a repost isn’t a stance, reaffirming her Jewish identity and UNICEF advocacy, condemning violence and Hamas, and noting she isn’t speaking for Israel or any government; Macklemore defended his remarks and a petition urged his removal from the tour, while Pink urged that people be allowed to express fear without being silenced.

Pink Pushes Back as Macklemore Palestine Moment Sparks Jewish-Identity Debate
entertainment27 days ago

Pink Pushes Back as Macklemore Palestine Moment Sparks Jewish-Identity Debate

Pink publicly addressed the Macklemore controversy after he used his MetLife Stadium set to chant 'Free Palestine' and show Gaza war footage, drawing backlash; Pink, who is Jewish, reposted a critique but said a repost isn’t a statement, explained her own beliefs, reaffirmed Hamas as a terrorist organization, and urged that Palestinians deserve humanity while Jewish fans shouldn’t feel scared at concerts, stressing she won’t be silenced and citing her long history of advocacy.

Pink doubles down on speaking out after Macklemore's Palestine remarks
arts-entertainment27 days ago

Pink doubles down on speaking out after Macklemore's Palestine remarks

Pink says she’ll keep speaking out after backlash to Macklemore’s pro-Palestine remarks at MetLife Stadium, clarifying she is Jewish and does not speak for Israel, and explaining she reposted criticism due to a controversial image used by Macklemore; she insists she’s not silencing anyone. Macklemore responded with a video on stage addressing the controversy, while Ed Sheeran has not commented.

P!nk clarifies reposts amid Macklemore pro-Palestine controversy
music27 days ago

P!nk clarifies reposts amid Macklemore pro-Palestine controversy

P!nk responds to backlash after reposting StopAntisemitism’s take on Macklemore’s pro-Palestine remarks, saying a repost isn’t a personal statement and memes aren’t a spine. She emphasizes protecting innocent life, draws on her UNICEF work, and explains that her repost reflected concerns about Macklemore’s comments rather than a direct attack on the phrase “Free Palestine.” She cites a 2014 Grammys moment and her Jewish identity, clarifying she does not speak for Israel and urging discussion rather than vilification, ending with a personal note about her family and the Jewish new year.

Pink Breaks Silence on Backlash Over Macklemore Palestine Moment
music28 days ago

Pink Breaks Silence on Backlash Over Macklemore Palestine Moment

Pink addressed online backlash after resharing a post urging Macklemore to apologize for his Palestine remarks during Ed Sheeran’s tour, explaining that a repost isn’t a statement and reflecting on her Jewish identity and concerns for Palestinians’ humanity. She said she doesn’t speak for Israel or any government, reiterated that Hamas is a terrorist organization, and urged understanding instead of silencing others, while noting her UNICEF work and that her feelings about Macklemore have evolved. She ended with a personal message to those frightened by the situation and a Rosh Hashanah greeting, “Shana tova.”

Pink Addresses Backlash Over Macklemore Pro-Palestine Posts, Calls Out Fear as a Jewish Mom
entertainment28 days ago

Pink Addresses Backlash Over Macklemore Pro-Palestine Posts, Calls Out Fear as a Jewish Mom

Pink issued a lengthy Instagram statement addressing the backlash after she reshared a post urging Macklemore to be dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour for his pro-Palestine messaging. She emphasizes her Jewish identity, condemns Hamas as a terrorist organization, and says she wouldn’t silence others, noting she reposted to express fear for Jewish people and civilians. She also recalls Macklemore’s 2014 antisemitic costume controversy (for which he apologized) and explains her critique was about his messaging, not a blanket call for silencing artists. She ends with a personal note tied to the 9/11 anniversary and Jewish New Year.

Pink Breaks Silence on Israel Debate After Sharing Anti-Macklemore Post
news28 days ago

Pink Breaks Silence on Israel Debate After Sharing Anti-Macklemore Post

Pink addressed online backlash after resharing a StopAntisemitism post criticizing Macklemore’s pro-Palestine remarks at Ed Sheeran’s New Jersey show, clarifying that a repost isn’t a statement and that Hamas is a terrorist organization while Palestinians deserve a humane future. In a lengthy message, she spoke about her Jewish identity, her history of advocacy for LGBTQ+ and marginalized communities, and urged people to understand her stance rather than assume her beliefs from a share.

Pink’s Palestine Post Sparks Backlash Over Macklemore Remarks
entertainment1 month ago

Pink’s Palestine Post Sparks Backlash Over Macklemore Remarks

Pink faced online backlash after reposting a StopAntisemitism message urging Macklemore to apologize for his pro-Palestine remarks during Ed Sheeran’s MetLife Stadium show; Macklemore used the set to voice Gaza support, prompting an Israeli American Council petition to remove him from future dates, while Pink offered no explanation and fans debated the stance—some calling for a boycott of her music; Ed Sheeran issued refunds and Macklemore continued his Loop Tour, including a Hind’s Hall performance with Gaza imagery.

Pink Faces Backlash Over Ed Sheeran Refund Demands Tied to Macklemore’s Palestine Moment
entertainment1 month ago

Pink Faces Backlash Over Ed Sheeran Refund Demands Tied to Macklemore’s Palestine Moment

Pink drew backlash after urging apologies and refunds for fans at Ed Sheeran’s show where Macklemore opened with a pro-Palestinian message, wore a keffiyeh, and performed a protest song. She reposted a StopAntisemitism post, echoing the refund call and fueling online debate. As of now, Ed Sheeran’s tour still lists Macklemore as support and no refunds have been announced, reflecting a broader conversation about politics at concerts.

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Teases Red's Father and Hidden Secrets
entertainment2 months ago

Descendants: Wicked Wonderland Teases Red's Father and Hidden Secrets

Disney+’s Descendants: Wicked Wonderland answers fan questions with cast and crew Q&As, revealing deleted moments (including a Pink–Red scene that was cut), hinting that Red and Pink’s father could be revealed in a future film, clarifying who sits on the Auradon Council, noting Red’s new romance, confirming Pink’s lack of knowledge about her time-travel origins, and ending with a tease of a mysterious memory box and a potential return of the pocket watch.

P!nk Shines as Cats Soars: The 2026 Tony Awards Recap
entertainment4 months ago

P!nk Shines as Cats Soars: The 2026 Tony Awards Recap

P!nk hosts a star-studded Tony Awards night, opening with a show-stopping number as Broadway celebrates; Death of a Salesman leads with six trophies while The Lost Boys, Ragtime, and Schmigadoon! each win four, with Schmigadoon! taking Best Musical. Cats: The Jellicle Ball earns Best Director of a Musical in a high-energy revival, John Lithgow and June Squibb deliver standout moments, Megan Thee Stallion makes onstage cameos, Alden Ehrenreich wins Best Featured Actor in a Play for Becky Shaw, and talk of Scott Rudin’s absence colors the ceremony amid Lorne Michaels’s understated finale—an undeniably glittering night that honors Broadway’s past and its ongoing reinvention.

P!nk Leads Tonys with a Moulin Rouge–Inspired, 170-Strong Opening
theater4 months ago

P!nk Leads Tonys with a Moulin Rouge–Inspired, 170-Strong Opening

P!nk opened the 2026 Tony Awards with a star-packed opening, 'Leading Lady Marmalade,' a Moulin Rouge–style showstopper co-written by Benj Pasek, Justin Paul, and Mark Sonnenblick. Featuring 170 performers and name-checks to celebrate this season’s leading ladies, the song was rewritten up to showtime to fit who could participate, with Lea Michele delivering a standout moment by belting 'and we don’t do it for the awards.' The performance was framed as a love letter to Broadway, blending high spectacle with playful digs at awards culture, and it had the audience buzzing as P!nk teased a possible Broadway future.