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Long list of celebrities ask Biden to keep pushing for release of Israeli hostages

The group signed an open letter addressed to Biden, which thanks the president for his “unshakable moral conviction, leadership, and support for the Jewish people.

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
24/10/2023

WATCH: 'Ran by Zionists': Palestinian screenwriter complains about entertainment industry

Maya Abdallah, a Palestinian screenwriter from the United States, claimed that her submissions were not being accepted “because the entertainment industry is ran by Zionists.”

Why don't all celebrities speak out against Hamas's massacre?

Millions of people out there are appalled by the massacre, and taking a stand does not necessarily mean career suicide.

Variety’s star-studded Hollywood summit on antisemitism takes a turn amid war in Israel

In the first celebrity conversation of the day, award-winning actor Julianna Margulies said “it is shocking” how few members of her industry have spoken out against antisemitism.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
20/10/2023

Tarantino entertains the troops as Hollywood bigs show support for Israel

The Walt Disney Company announced Thursday that it was donating $2 million to support humanitarian aid organizations in Israel following the attack in Israel.

A view of the iconic Hollywood sign

Variety to hold Hollywood summit on antisemitism with the stars

Variety will also publish a series of online essays in conjunction with the event, including writings by Maron, Kiss frontman Gene Simmons, Beanie Feldstein, Mayim Bialik.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
06/10/2023
Brett Ratner

Disgraced Hollywood director Brett Ratner immigrates to Israel

In 2017, six women accused Hollywood director Brett Ratner of sexual harassment and misconduct. Now, he's moving to Israel.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
04/10/2023

The story behind Kylie Jenner's new Jewish man

Born in New York City and raised amidst an artistic ambiance in Manhattan Plaza, Hell's Kitchen, Timothée Chalamet has Jewish roots that run deep.

Hollywood must challenge the ‘Jew Face’ stereotype - opinion

No other group would have to silently watch as members from outside their community get to portray inaccurate stereotypes, but for some reason, Jewish people have to take it.

AI-generated art can't be copyrighted, US court rules

A US court ruled that creative work made by artificial intelligence is ineligible for copyright, a significant ruling amid the ongoing Hollywood writer's strike.

20/08/2023
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