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‘Enough Is Enough’: Mark Ruffalo, Others Demand End of Illegal Arms Sales to Israel

Shepard Fairey

Artists For Ceasefire — Artists4Ceasefire, a group currently campaigning for peace in Gaza, has initiated a new effort aimed at halting unlawful arms sales to Israel. The group has partnered with multiple celebrities to push the effort, including several high-profile Hollywood stars.

Elected leaders — “Our demand is simple – our elected leaders must enforce existing U.S. and international humanitarian laws that prohibit the use of military assistance to commit ‘grave human rights violations,'” film star Mark Ruffalo said.

Shepard Fairey — In partnership with artist Shepard Fairey and several charities, the group is specifically promoting the message “Ceasefire Now, Stop Weapons, Save Lives,” pressing the need to halt arms transfers which they believe violate U.S. and international laws.

Strong support — Key figures such as Ruffalo and Mahershala Ali have shown strong support for the campaign, publicly stressing the importance of enforcing humanitarian laws for the sake of preventing human rights violations.

Hold the cards — Governments “hold the cards to achieving a permanent ceasefire,” Ruffalo said. “We keep hearing that they’re working around the clock to achieve a ceasefire. Let’s be clear: Biden already has the authority to condition or cut off offensive military aid to Israel if Netanyahu refuses to accept a permanent ceasefire.”

Human beings — “We are standing together to remind U.S. and global leaders that the lives of millions of human beings are on the line – both Palestinians and Israelis – and by sending and endless barrage of weapons, we are in fact facilitating death and destruction, while merely paying lip service to peace, security and humanity for both people,” Ali said.

Destruction in Gaza — The group’s call to action comes amid ongoing destruction in Gaza, where military operations have resulted in significant loss of life and a humanitarian crisis affecting millions.

JD Vance Promotes Outlandish Idea to Reduce Day Care Costs

Grandma or grandpa

JD Vance — JD Vance managed to amass further critique online with his recent comments about lowering daycare costs. In an Arizona interview, Vance said that families could alleviate childcare expenses by simply enlisting the help of relatives, such as aunts or grandparents.

Grandma or grandpa — “One of the things that we can do, is make it easier for families to choose whatever model they want,” Vance said. “One of the ways that you might be able to relieve a little bit of the pressure on people is… maybe grandma or grandpa wants to help out a little bit more. Or maybe there’s an aunt or uncle that wants to help out a little bit more.”

Daycare workers — Vance also proposed making it easier for individuals to become daycare workers by reducing educational and certification requirements.

Empower people — “What we have to do is actually empower people to get trained in the skills that they need for the 21st century,” Vance said. “We got a lot of people who love kids, who would love to take care of kids,” he added, saying, “Don’t force every early child care specialist to go and get a six-year college degree.”

Viable solution — Numerous parents took to social media to shred his suggestions, arguing that relying on family for childcare is far from a viable solution for most parents, and that the education requirements for daycare workers are not as burdensome as he believes.

Social media — Social media users were quick to call out Vance’s seeming disconnect from the realities faced by most working parents in today’s economy.

Policy solution — “He really is clueless and out of touch. People asking family members to care for their kids is not a policy solution,” one X user commented.

Jimmy Kimmel Compiles Trump’s Most Cringeworthy English Mistakes

Articulate a vision

Jimmy Kimmel Live — Jimmy Kimmel recently voiced his doubt regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s decision to endorse Donald Trump for the presidency. Kennedy had criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, arguing that America needs a president who can articulate a vision and put together coherent sentences.

Vice President Harris — “I don’t think that Vice President Harris is a worthy president of this country,” Kennedy said.

Articulate a vision — “We need to have a president who can give an interview, who can articulate a vision, who can put together an English sentence,” Kennedy said.

No way to grow — “I had no way to grow, and our polling was showing that if I stayed in the race, Vice President Harris would win, and I did not want that outcome,” Kennedy added.

English sentence — “We need a president who can put together an English sentence like this guy,” Kimmel said, proceeding to play a montage of Trump’s verbal gaffes.

A prison sentence — Kimmel then quipped, “The only sentence Donald Trump can put together is a prison sentence.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpc00XkEgMg&ab_channel=JimmyKimmelLive

Johnny Depp’s Notable Transformation Stuns Fans

The video

Johnny Depp — Johnny Depp fans were recently shocked by a notable enhancement in his smile, revealed in a recent video from the Bahamas. Depp appears to have a new set of bright veneers. His teeth previously drew criticism during the 2023 Cannes Film Festival.

Pearly whites — “The pirate teeth are gone … pearly whites look beautiful,” one fan wrote online.

The festival — Photos of Depp attending the festival went viral, with a number of fans claiming that Depp’s teeth were in rough shape.

The video — Since the release of the video, numerous fans have commented on Depp’s brighter smile.

Perfect teeth — “When I see people with perfect teeth, it drives me up the wall. I’d rather swallow a tick than have that,” Depp said previously. The actor has clearly experienced a change of heart in recent years.

His teeth — Depp, who has previously acknowledged issues with his teeth, opted for a rougher, more distinctive look for his character in “Pirates of the Caribbean.”

Rotten little stub — “I had a root canal done eight years ago that’s unfinished. It’s like a rotten little stub,” Depp said in the 1990s.

After 30 Years, Marlon Wayans Discusses Exit From ‘In Living Color’

Wayans siblings

Marlon Wayans — Marlon Wayans recently shared his thoughts as to why his family decided to exit the sketch comedy series “In Living Color,” developed by his brother, Keenen Ivory Wayans. Despite lucrative offers from Fox, Marlon said they ultimately chose to leave because the show’s syndication was impacting Keenen financially.

In Living Color — “I remember when we left In Living Color because Fox was syndicating the show and it was hurting Keenen’s pockets,” Marlon said. “Keenen was like, ‘Nah, you ain’t gonna do this to me.’ My family said, ‘[Expletive] this money.’ And we all left In Living Color.”

Collectively protested — Wayans recalled one particular episode where the Wayans siblings had collectively protested to in order to show support for their brother, but were unsuccessful in reaching a solution.

Still a brother — “I’m still a brother after this. No, I’m gonna support my brother,” Marlon said.

Wayans siblings — All of the Wayans siblings had departed the show by May 1993, leading to a rapid decline in the quality of the final season.

We all left — “And we all left the show. And that’s why season five, it got weird. It got Biz Markie. God bless Chris Rock, [but] he came at the wrong time. As brilliant as he is, he couldn’t save it. Because the eyes of the show is gone,” Marlon said.

Jennifer Lopez and Jim Carrey — “In Living Color” had helped launch the careers of several Hollywood stars, including A-listers such as Jennifer Lopez and Jim Carrey.

Faith-Fueled Films Are Taking Over Hollywood — Here’s Why

The movement

Ancient soldiers — The upcoming Amazon MGM series “House of David” is one of several aiming to appeal to a growing audience of faith-based individuals around the world. “There’s a religious gap. There’s a cultural gap,” filmmaker Jon Erwin said. “Companies need a bridge to the audience.”

The production — The production is shooting to recreate the biblical tale of David versus Goliath and has been backed by significant investment, per WSJ. The monetary support is consistent with a broader Hollywood trend.

Vernon Sanders — “We came to this deal with a lot of humility,” Vernon Sanders of Amazon MGM Studios said. “Part of that is being in business with people that they know and trust who’ve already delivered for them.”

The movement — The movement, spearheaded by filmmakers like Erwin and Dallas Jenkins, looks to appeal to a vast, often underserved audience who are looking for uplifting stories that resonate with both religious and secular viewers alike.

The Chosen — The success of projects like “The Chosen” and “Sound of Freedom” have revealed a major potential in faith-driven content, prompting streaming services to invest in similar narratives. “Sound of Freedom” grossed an astonishing $250 million on an incredibly modest budget of around $15 million.

Connective tissue — “What is the connective tissue? It seems to be good over evil. Hope over despair,” Jenkins said.

Wonder Project — Investors are now backing studios like the Wonder Project, which are largely aiming to produce high-quality, family-friendly films that reflect values important to a largely unnoticed pool of viewers. As the landscape has continued to evolve, filmmakers are shifting their focus toward creating more compelling stories that bridge cultural gaps while also appealing wider audiences.

Breaking Barriers: The First Trans Character In Sitcom Appeared 50 Years Ago

Limited and negative

Sitcoms — For decades, Sitcoms have remained a fundamental part of American culture, known for their comforting environments, comedic stars, and laugh tracks. They tend to mirror societal norms and embrace stereotypes, while also occasionally challenging them. “Television in America is very much a cultural institution,” research and analysis manager Raina Deerwater said. “You go to a living room, and nine times out of 10 there will be a TV. It’s a communal activity with your family. [TV] remains to be one of the major ways the LGBTQ+ community is seen in the media.”

Cultural attitudes — Sitcoms have historically reinforced traditional family structures, but as cultural attitudes have evolved, shows have slowly started to include more diverse representations, including LGBTQ+ characters.

People in the world — “It’s important to know that there are other people in the world like you,” Deerwater said. “There’s something so special and validating about feeling isolated your whole life, feeling out of the norm, and then seeing that there is a world in which you are living and thriving and have a community.”

Limited and negative — Initially, LGBTQ+ portrayals tended to be limited and negative, but the gay liberation movement of the 1970s led to more nuanced representations, starting with characters like Jodie Dallas on “Soap.” “There were 12 characters, period, in that [GLAAD’s] first report,” Deerwater said. “It was obviously an immensely different landscape back then.”

Inclusive shows — “A lot of really inclusive shows are getting canceled as a byproduct of different platforms not putting their weight behind the show, and not giving it a chance to get more views,” Deerwater said of today’s TV atmosphere.

Landmark moments — Some of the landmark moments in LGBTQ+ sitcom history include the first gay characters in “All in the Family” in 1971, the introduction of a lesbian character in “The Golden Girls” in 1986, and the portrayal of same-sex parents in “Friends” in the 1990s.

Popular culture — The landmark representations ultimately contributed to broader conversation regarding LGBTQ+ issues within each show’s particular historical context, and played major roles in normalizing queer identities in popular culture.

Mark Cuban Delivers Blow to Donald Trump

All of his answers

Economic policy — Mark Cuban recently condemned Donald Trump’s answers to questions on policy, calling them “gibberish.” Cuban has grown increasingly critical of the Trump campaign over recent months, specifically calling what he believes to be failures in economic policy.

All of his answers — “Did he answer the question at all?” Cuban wrote. “MSM [mainstream media] doesn’t want to address the fact that all of his answers today were gibberish,” he wrote separately.

Past relationship — During a speech at the Economic Club of New York, Trump failed to provide specific answers regarding U.S.-China trade and national security, focusing instead on his past relationship with President Xi Jinping.

Great relationship — “But I think I’ll have a great relationship with China. I had one before, and they respected us. But they respected us because they no longer thought we were fools. They used to think we were fools because we built China. They would take over $500 billion a year and use it for their military and other things. And we got nothing out of that. We got some cheap product. We got, ‘You can buy 19 pencils instead of two.’ Who the hell cares? ‘You can buy 16 dolls for your daughter instead of two nice dolls.’ And we got very little out of that relationship. They got a tremendous military power, and they still have it today,” Trump said.

Mainstream media — Cuban slammed the former President online, questioning whether Trump even answered the questions and calling out the mainstream media for failing to address the vagueness of Trump’s responses.

Child care — Trump also discussed child care affordability but offered no concrete policy proposals, instead suggesting that tariffs could potentially fund related initiatives.

Mad Libs — Cuban said that Trump’s answers resembled “Mad Libs” and argued that similar responses from other politicians would’ve receive much harsher criticism from the media.

Direct responses — “The man talks #gibberish and the MSM ALWAYS covers for him,” Cuban wrote. “Every article about the questions so far has made it sound like they were direct responses. They were #gibberish.”

Court Fines Election Denier Joe Oltmann $1,000 Per Day Until He Discloses Evidence

Antifa conference

Joe Oltmann — Joe Oltmann, a conservative activist, has been ordered to pay $1,000 daily due to his failure to present evidence supporting his allegations of election rigging.

Oltmann is involved in a defamation suit filed by Eric Coomer, a former Dominion Voting Systems employee, who alleges Oltmann spread false claims about the 2020 election.

Antifa conference — In 2020, Oltmann argued that he heard an “Antifa conference call” where an employee of Dominion Voting Systems suggested the election was rigged in Biden’s favor.

Flouted orders — “Oltmann has repeatedly flouted orders—not only in this case, but in others as well—requiring him to answer questions pertaining to who gave him access to the alleged ‘Antifa call’ and Coomer’s private Facebook account,” according to court records.

Explicitly acknowledged — “Oltmann explicitly acknowledged during his deposition and his podcast later that day that he knew about the orders but refused to comply with them, even though he was aware he might be jailed for his noncompliance,” court documents say.

Being subpoenaed — Despite being subpoenaed in February, Oltmann has not presented any evidence to support his accusations and has ignored court orders regarding the disclosure of information related to an “Antifa conference call.”

Noncompliance — The court determined that his noncompliance warranted increased daily fines because previous penalties were deemed ineffective.

Stop the Steal — Oltmann, known for his involvement in the “Stop the Steal” movement, has faced criticism for his defiance and has publicly acknowledged his refusal to comply with court mandates.

Outrage Erupts As JD Vance Calls School Shootings A ‘Fact of Life’

Soft Targets

Deal with it — Republican Vice Presidential nominee JD Vance remarked that school shootings have become an unfortunate “fact of life” after a recent tragedy at a Georgia high school resulted in four fatalities. This comment has sparked outrage among his critics who believe stricter gun control laws can address the problem.

“If these psychos are going to go after our kids we’ve got to be prepared for it,” Vance said. “We don’t have to like the reality that we live in, but it is the reality we live in. We’ve got to deal with it.”

Arizona — At a rally in Arizona, Vance emphasized the need to enhance school security rather than focusing on gun control measures, asserting that schools are “soft targets” for potential shooters.

Soft Targets — “I don’t like that this is a fact of life,” Vance said. “But if you are a psycho and you want to make headlines, you realize that our schools are soft targets. And we have got to bolster security at our schools.”

Bolster security — He continued, “We’ve got to bolster security so if a psycho wants to walk through the front door and kill a bunch of children they’re not able.”

Parkland shooting — His comments faced backlash, particularly from gun control activist Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter was killed in the Parkland shooting, who criticized Vance for dismissing the severity of school shootings.

Fred Guttenberg — Responding to Vance, Fred Guttenberg, whose daughter was killed in a 2018 school shooting, said, “School shootings are a fact of life? My daughter Jaime’s murder was a fact of life? I can’t wait to make your exit from having any say in our public safety a fact of life. I can’t wait to vote for @KamalaHarris and @Tim_Walz.”

Gun control — Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump has not provided clear policies on gun control.