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A swarm of protesters have shut down a major section of Hollywood during the Oscars red carpet, making it into a traffic nightmare. With just a few minutes ahead of the telecast`s scheduled start time, seats went almost empty and the broadcast itself started off five minutes late due to the protestors. They shut down Sunset Boulevard between Vine Street and La Brea Avenue. Protestors walked down the street with signs that read "No awards for genocide" and drove school buses covered with Palestinian flags, reports…

The annual Oscars broadcast kicked off several minutes behind schedule after hundreds of protesters obstructed the red carpet and entrance to the Dolby Theatre, preventing many of Hollywood’s biggest stars from getting to the show on time.Ahead of and during the red carpet, pro-Palestinian protesters shouted at fans and stars alike: “Ceasefire now! Free Palestine.” Some also had signs that read “No awards for genocide” and drove school buses with Palestinian flags.Happening now: pro-Palestinian protesters have partially…

Actress Hunter Schafer, who is known for her work in the drama streaming series ‘Euphoria,` was taken into police custody for storming 30 Rock during the taping of US President Joe Biden`s ‘Late Night’ appearance. The cops and sources said that she was booked along with 33 protesters, reports ‘New York Post’. Sources have said that the actress was issued a summon for trespassing, after she participated in the protest. The protest was organised to demand a ceasefire in the Israel-Palestine…

Nancy Pelosi suggested that Russia may be funding pro-Palestinian protesters who have been interrupting Democratic campaign events, saying that some calling for a ceasefire are promoting “Putin’s message.” Protesters disrupted Pelosi’s appearance in Seattle on Thursday to call for an end to Israel‘s assault on Palestine. Vocal demonstrators have also been appearing regularly at President Joe Biden’s events. Pelosi said that she would like the FBI to investigate whether Russia is financing these groups. “I’ve…

A pro-Palestine protest is being planned in Park City to coincide with the Sundance Film Festival, with participants called upon to join a Jan. 21 demonstration on Main Street. “We are inviting you to gather with us for a peaceful protest at the Sundance Film Festival, one of the largest indie film festivals in the world, that showcases documentaries and films that break barriers,” reads an Instagram post from the Palestinian Solidarity Association of Utah, which detailed the plans for the peaceful…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeAlec Baldwin was involved in an angry encounter with pro-Palestine protesters in New York after being asked if he “condemned Israel”.The actor was also goaded over the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust, which occurred in 2021.Footage of the moment shared on social media showed the Hollywood star, 65, telling one person to “shut the f*** up” when they…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeSusan Sarandon has issued an apology for remarks she made at a pro-Palestinian rally that led to her being dropped by her talent agency.Last month, the Hollywood star, whose credits include The Rocky Horror Picture Show and Thelma & Louise, gave a speech at the New York protest amid the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel.During her address to the crowd, Sarandon, 77, said:…

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse LoughreyGet our The Life Cinematic email for freeTom Cruise reportedly stepped in to back his agent, one of the top Hollywood representatives, after her pro-Palestine social media posts sparked an industry-wide controversy.Maha Dakhil, 48, was among the most important talent managers at reputed firm Creative Artists Agency (CAA) until last month, when she faced intense criticism for describing Israel’s war against Hamas as “genocide”…

The Hollywood talent agency UTA has dropped Susan Sarandon as a client after she spoke at a pro-Palestine rally over the weekend, a spokesperson for the agency confirmed to Deadline.The Oscar-winning actor attended several rallies in support of Palestine and drew criticism for saying: “There are a lot of people afraid of being Jewish at this time, and are getting a taste of what it feels like to be a Muslim in this country.”In remarks captured on video, Sarandon encouraged others to keep speaking up in support of…

Tom Cruise recently made headlines for standing up in support of his agent, Maha Dakhil, amidst a tense situation at the talent agency CAA. Dakhil, a prominent figure at CAA, faced consequences internally after sharing Instagram Stories expressing solidarity with Palestine. Her reposted content received backlash within the agency and the broader industry, prompting her to step away from leadership roles within CAA’s motion pictures department. Despite this, Cruise, a significant client of hers, went out of his…