Hollywood And Highland Intersection Shut Down By Protest Group Over Gaza Ceasefire

Extinction Rebellion have targeted BAE’s Govan shipyard with a graffiti protest over its contribution to climate change as well as the war in Gaza.

Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter put a long-running rumor to bed in the simplest way possible.

“Writing,” Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, screenwriter, and director David Mamet told Bill Maher on Friday’s Real Time, “is just making shit up.”

Ronald Gladden‘s star continues to rise in Hollywood, following his achievements on the surprise hit series Jury Duty, a top-secret docu-style comedy created by Gene Stupnitsky and Lee Eisenberg. He has signed a two-year overall deal with Amazon MGM Studios to produce, develop, and star in a variety of content.

On the first day of a temporary cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in the Fairfax District. A portion of the crowd marched through the streets and into The Grove as part of a nationwide effort demanding a lasting ceasefire in the war, as well as an end to U.S. aid for Israel.

Pulp, Lucy Dacus, Sleater-Kinney and more are among the thousands of musicians who have signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.Over 4000 artists have come together to sign a letter under the collective Musicians for Palestine, demanding a ceasefire as the war in Israel and Gaza continues. At the time of writing, over 14,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 7.

MSPs have backed calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza as Scotland’s First Minister described the “cruelty” facing patients in hospitals in the region.

MCND have announced the dates and venues for their upcoming 2024 ‘ODD-VENTURE’ US tour.MCND’s upcoming 2024 ‘ODD-VENTURE’ US tour will be organised by K-pop promotion and production company Studio PAV, and will take place over six dates in February next year.The K-pop boyband’s newly announced tour will kick in New York City’s Racket NYC venue on February 9. Following that, the quintet will perform shows in Chicago, Atlanta and Dallas.MCND will then wrap up their upcoming US tour with two shows in California.

Robert Pattinson is known as a heartthrob in Hollywood following his shot to stardom after starring in the Twilight saga. However, the film’s director Catherine Hardwicke is now revealing that the studio behind the franchise was not always Team Pattinson for the role of Edward and expressed concern over his looks during the casting process.

Will Tizard Contributor Indie and art film producer Jon Kilik, unlike many, remains hopeful for the personal, mid-budget movie for grown-ups. “Those are the films directors love to make and audiences still love,” says Kilik, being feted this week at Poland’s Camerimage cinematography festival for work of special visual sensitivity.

He's been keeping a low profile since the release of Britney Spears' bombshell memoir, but Justin Timberlake returned to the spotlight on Wednesday, as he attended a movie premiere in Hollywood. Justin, 42, was joined by his wife Jessica Biel, 41, on 15 November at a special screening of Trolls: Band Together at TCL Chinese Theatre in California, marking his first public appearance since ex-girlfriend Britney, 41, released her tell-all memoir, The Woman In Me. Jessica looked chic in a black satin blouse and sequin mini skirt, which she paired with tights and a pair of high heels.

Clayton Davis Senior Awards Editor It could have been easy for Da’Vine Joy Randolph’s role in “The Holdovers” to be yet another stereotypical trope for Black women that Hollywood has lazily thrown out throughout history. If that had been the case, the actress tells Variety that would have passed. “When I meet with these studio execs and they ask ‘What is it you would like to do next?’ she says.

Caroline Brew editor SFO Entertainment has slated releases for feature documentaries “Feeding Tomorrow” and “Killing Me Softly With His Songs” with Gravitas Ventures. These releases mark the inception of documentaries, docuseries and scripted projects under the banner of SFO Entertainment, aligned with its mission to create entertainment that inspires passion for social issues. “We believe in shedding light on critical issues that impact our world, and we are committed to making a positive impact through the power of cinema,” SFO Entertainment founder Jon Sheinberg said in a statement, adding that this partnership will “help spread the light far and wide.” Focused on the global issue of food scarcity and sustainable agriculture, “Feeding Tomorrow” explores solutions to feed the growing population and create a more sustainable future.

Jackie Baillie has claimed the SNP is playing "Punch and Judy politics" over its attempt to force a Commons vote on a ceasefire in Gaza.

A major East-West highway in Los Angeles has been shut down by a massive warehouse fire in an adjacent building.

Jelly Roll is officially a Grammy-nominated artist!

Enter Shikari, The Last Dinner Party and Architects are among a group of musicians who’ve signed an open letter calling for a ceasefire as the war in Israel and Gaza continues.The Peace and Justice Project, which was founded by former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, today (November 10) launched its #MusicForACeasefire open letter from artists, musicians and performers “calling for an end to the siege of Gaza.”According to a report by Al Jazeera, at least 10,812 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed in Israeli attacks since October 7.

Outlander actor Sam Heughan has shared his delight at getting back to work after the long-running strike in Hollywood came to an end.

The new John Lewis Christmas advert has been released, meaning that it's basically 25 December now.This year's centres around a young boy who wants to grow his own Christmas tree- but not everything is as it seems. The tree turns out to be a mischievous Venus flytrap which causes chaos for the family. Viewers will see how the boy lovingly nurtures the plant from a seed bought at a local market, in the belief he is cultivating a perfect Christmas tree.The fast-growing plant becomes an equally big personality who wants to join in all the fun of Christmas, before the inevitable tear-jerking moment when he is cast out into the cold to make way for a traditional tree.

Brandon Davis is making headlines with his latest romance!