6 h. ago Why Pedro Pascal's outspoken LGBT activism and 'intimate' dinners with Jennifer Aniston have set Tinseltown tongues wagging, reveals CAROLINE GRAHAM in LA

With his salt-and-pepper hair and rugged good looks, he's the self-proclaimed 'daddy' everyone in Hollywood is talking about.

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43 h. ago Why are some trying to silence our film on Columbia’s Gaza protests? | Hamza and Badie Ali

The Encampments tells the story of campus activism last year. But Palestinian films are facing intimidation campaignsRecently, The Encampments opened at the Angelika Film Center in New York to a record-setting box office for an independent film – along with a storm of controversy. For us, as the distributor, the atmosphere was far from celebratory. The theater was forced to hire additional security, notify police and prepare staff for harassment in response to protests and threats from people who hadn’t even seen the film.What is so dangerous about Palestinian films? Continue reading...

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62 h. ago The Guide #189: Your new celebrity best friend? It’s just a deepfake trying to con you

In this week’s newsletter: AI impostors are charming fans out of fortunes – here’s how TV’s Scam Interceptors catch the criminalsThis week’s newsletter is written by Nick Stapleton and Mark Lewis, presenter and producer respectively on BBC’s Scam Interceptors. If you haven’t seen Scam Interceptors, it’s a very entertaining factual series in which Nick and his team of ethical hackers attempt to disrupt scamming attacks on the public as they happen. In the show’s fourth series, now airing daytime on BBC One, one of the scams disrupted involves a worryingly convincing Reese Witherspoon deepfake. So we thought we’d ask Nick and Mark to tell us all about their brush with (fake) celebrity, and share some pointers on how to spot a deepfake before it convinces you to empty your bank account. – GwilymEver wanted to have a deep and meaningful with your favourite Hollywood celebrity? Go on. Who is it? Pedro Pascal? Aubrey Plaza? Jeff Bridges (Nick). Beyoncé (Mark). Well, we’ve got great news f...

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7 d. ago Populists like Farage promise voters a simpler life. In fact, they produce ever more hassle and chaos | Andy Beckett

Centrists won’t beat Reform UK by echoing its messages. They should emphasise the true unworkability of policies like BrexitIn the middle of an election or the early stages of an administration, populist politics can feel like a liberation. The unsayable is said. Political rules are broken. Constitutional restrictions are flouted. Populist rallies are boisterous, seemingly uninhibited, with enemies of the movement taunted or intimidated.For many voters, and even some activists and politicians, conventional politics can be boring, with its careful rhetoric and predictably choreographed campaigns, its compromised and complicated centrist policies. Populism promises something much more visceral, with larger-than-life leaders and dramatic national goals: “make America great again”, “take back control”. Digital media, with its constant hunger for brevity and straightforward narratives, is a perfect environment for populism’s seductive claim that politics is actually quite simple.Andy Bec...

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9 d. ago Pedro Pascal calls JK Rowling a ‘heinous loser’ in wake of supreme court gender ruling

The actor has long been an activist for LGBTQ+ rights and has a transgender sister who often accompanies him on the red carpetThe actor Pedro Pascal has attacked author JK Rowling on X, calling her a “heinous loser”.Pascal responded to a comment reporting the words of activist Tariq Ra’ouf in an Instagram video, in which he urged people to boycott Rowling’s work. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Pedro Pascal calls JK Rowling a ‘heinous loser’ in wake of trans ruling

Supreme Court’s verdict came after a number of legal challenges supported by the Harry Potter author

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1 week ago Pedro Pascal brands JK Rowling a 'heinous loser' after Supreme Court's transgender ruling

The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal has shown active support for the trans community, as his own sister is a trans woman, as he slammed Harry Potter author JK Rowling

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1 week ago Pedro Pascal calls JK Rowling a ‘heinous loser’ in wake of UK ruling on trans women

Supreme Court’s verdict came after a number of legal challenges supported by the Harry Potter author

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1 week ago Pedro Pascal brands JK Rowling a 'heinous loser' for her cigar

The actor, whose sister Lux recently came out as a transgender woman, shared the scathing remark under an Instagram post that was calling for a boycott of any future Harry Potter projects.

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1 week ago 'Thunderbolts' premiere: See Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal, Julia Louis

'Thunderbolts' premiere: See Florence Pugh, Pedro Pascal, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more  USA Today

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1 week ago Courteney Cox reunites with best friend Jennifer Aniston for a cosy dinner with her boyfriend Johnny McDaid as the actress shares a sweet photo dump

The Scream star, 60, glowed as she posed for a selfie at the dinner table with her lover and pal.

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1 week ago Pedro Pascal shows support for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere days after UK Supreme Court ruling

Pedro Pascal shows support for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere days after UK Supreme Court ruling  Hindustan Times

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1 week ago Pedro Pascal supports transgender rights with 'iconic' move at Thunderbolts premiere after UK gender ruling

The Last Of Us actor, 50, whose sister Lux came out as transgender in 2021, has been vocal in his fierce support of the community

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1 week ago 'Protect The Dolls': Pedro Pascal protests for trans rights with t

Proceeds from the “Protect The Dolls” slogan t-shirt sales are donated to US-based charity Trans Lifeline

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1 week ago Pedro Pascal protests for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere with t

Pedro Pascal protests for transgender rights at Thunderbolts London premiere with t-shirt of the moment  Yahoo News Canada

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1 week ago The Last of Us' Bella Ramsey speaks out on Joel's death with emotional revelation

The Last of Us airs on HBO and Sky, with fans mourning the tragic loss of Joel (played by Pedro Pascal) - and now Bella Ramsey has opened up about the sad moment

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1 week ago Pedro Pascal supports transgender rights at 'Thunderbolts' London premiere

Pedro Pascal supports transgender rights at 'Thunderbolts' London premiere  Times of India

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1 week ago The Last Of Us star Pedro Pascal's bold show of support to trans women in wake of UK's gender ruling

Pedro Pascal is continuing to show support to the transgender community in wake of the UK Supreme Court's controversial gender ruling.

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1 week ago Pedro Pascal Advocates For Trans Rights At 'Thunderbolts' London Premiere With "Protect The Dolls" T

Pedro Pascal Advocates For Trans Rights At 'Thunderbolts' London Premiere With "Protect The Dolls" T-Shirt  Deadline

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1 week ago Jennifer Aniston reveals true feelings about surprise The Last Of Us cameo after Pedro Pascal dating rumors

Based on a popular video game, the HBO series stars Game Of Thrones alumni Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsay in a brutal post-apocalyptic dystopia.

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