Carol Vorderman has spoken out for the first time since she quit the BBC after a change to their social media guidelines.
31.10.2023 - 03:05 / justjared.com
Selena Gomez is speaking out to explain why she’s been silent on social media amid the violence happening in Israel and Gaza.
The 31-year-old singer and actress explained to fans that she had to take a break from posting and doesn’t feel that her voice isn’t going to “change the world.”
The statement seems to be in response to her fans urging her to speak out on the matter.
Head inside to read her full statement…
Selena said, “I’ve been taking a break from social media because my heart breaks to see all of the horror, hate, violence, and terror that’s going on the world. People being tortured and killed or any act of hate towards any one group is horrific. We need to protect ALL people, especially children and stop the violence for good. I’m sorry if my words will never be enough for everyone or a hashtag. I just can’t stand by innocent people getting hurt. That’s what makes me sick. I wish I could change the world. But a post won’t.”
Fans are now upset that she says she can’t change the world when she has spoken out in support of other causes in the past.
Bella Hadid, whose family is from Palestine, is one of the latest celebs to speak out.
Carol Vorderman has spoken out for the first time since she quit the BBC after a change to their social media guidelines.
Carol Vorderman has made a vow as she broke her silence after being forced to leave her radio show. The former Countdown star said she is "not prepared to lose my voice" after the corporation introduced new social media guidelines.
Selena Gomez’s makeup company, Rare Beauty, has announced that it will be donating funds to the relief efforts in Gaza.The brand announced its plans in an Instagram post on Monday (November 6), stating that it stands against all forms of anti-Semitism and Islamophobia, and will be donating funds to charities that will help the victims of the Israel/Gaza conflict.Sharing a photo of a burgundy screen with “Humanitarian crisis in Gaza” written in the middle, the caption read: “We are devastated by the images & reports coming from the Middle East.“Thousands of innocent Palestinian civilians have been killed in Israeli airstrikes & millions of civilians have been displaced & left without access to food, water, medicine, or basic necessities for survival. A large number of these victims are children.
Selena Gomez caused quite the stir when she half-heartedly addressed the ongoing war between Israel and Palestine. So now her beauty brand is taking a crack at it?
The 2023 MTV EMAs show was scheduled to take place over the weekend, but the show was canceled amid the devastating events in Israel and Gaza.
Taylor Swift was the big winner at the 2023 MTV EMAs, securing the awards for Best Artist, Best Live and Best Video.This year’s Europe Music Awards ceremony was called off last month due to “the volatility of world events” relating to the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.However, on Sunday (November 5), on what would have been the EMAs date, MTV released the winner’s list.Jungkook, Måneskin and Nicki Minaj all won two awards each. The BTS star won Best K-Pop and Best Song for ‘Seven’ featuring Latto, Måneskin won Best Rock and Best Italian act, while Minaj secured the Best US Act and Best Hip-Hop.Billie Eilish won Best Pop Act after going up against Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo and Swift.Congratulations to the 2023 #MTVEMA winners! Head to https://t.co/y6i2iDPOjo to see the full list now.
Selena Gomez‘s makeup company Rare Beauty is taking a stand amid the ongoing violence taking place in Israel and Gaza.
Selena Gomez is back on Instagram! Already!
Taylor Swift is stepping out with her squad!
“Style.”Taylor Swift was spotted grabbing dinner Saturday night with several high-profile celebrities including longtime friend Selena Gomez. The “Anti-Hero” singer was also joined by Sophie Turner, Gigi Hadid, Cara Delevingne, and her new pal, fellow Kansas City Chiefs WAG Brittany Mahomes, reports People.
together for a night out in New York City—and a lot is going on at the moment.On November 4, was spotted walking out of NYC hotspot Bond St with one arm locked with bestie and holding new friend hand with the other. First things first, Swift wore yet another preppy with a skinny belt and form-fitting black long-sleeve shirt, but her thigh-high ($1,850) were anything but expected on the 33-year-old singer.
Taylor Swift and Sophie Turner‘s girls night out in New York City is even more star-studded than we initially thought!
Selena Gomez is signing off… maybe for good?!?
Selena Gomez is making headlines yet again for her social media presence, this time after saying she’s going to delete her Instagram account completely.
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Swift has been seen attending several of Kelce’s NFL games. In addition, they’ve been spotted on date nights together, and showing off PDA. The couple even made cameos on the season premiere of Saturday Night Live.
Selena Gomez is staying offline for a bit.
to provide fans and followers with regular social media updates. But this time, it felt like the Only Murders actor had fallen off the map without warning.After three weeks away, Gomez addressed her absence in a message posted to her IG stories on October 30. She went dark, she explained, because she hasn't known what to say.“I've been taking a break from social media because my heart breaks to see all of the horror, hate, violence, and terror that's going on in the world,” Gomez's note began.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Selena Gomez informed her 430 million Instagram followers that she is currently taking a break from social media due to the “horror, hate, violence and terror that’s going on in the world.” The pop star and “Only Murders in the Building” actor did not directly reference the Israel-Hamas war by name, but it’s clear posts about the Hamas terrorist attack and the subsequent destruction in Gaza factored into her decision to break from social media platforms. “I’ve been taking a break from social media because my heart breaks to see all of the horror, hate, violence and terror that’s going on in the world,” Gomez wrote on her Instagram story. “People being tortured and killed or any act of hate towards any one group is horrific.
Bella Hadid has now spoken out for the first time about the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.