AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMusic & Activism: Macklemore has been removed from Ed Sheeran’s US “Loop Tour” after onstage “Free Palestine” remarks at MetLife Stadium, with venue owners and promoter Messina Touring Group citing that they wouldn’t allow him on the lineup; the fallout has also pulled in local politics, with Dearborn’s mayor inviting Macklemore for a city-sponsored concert. Documentary Spotlight: Venice’s Special Jury Prize winner “NAZA” (Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor) is facing escalating backlash after the film’s Gaza AI-killing allegations—Israel’s culture minister says he’ll seek citizenship revocation, while over 200 Israeli filmmakers signed a petition defending the creators. Film & Community Events: A screening of “American Doctor” (three doctors volunteering in Gaza) is set for Sept. 15 in Ottawa with a post-film discussion. Sports & Culture: The 2026 Asian Games open in Japan with a guide to venues, sports, and the younger-skewing additions like eSports and break dancing. Arts Archive: An Exeter archive profile highlights Helen Lackner’s solidarity work, including Gulf Committee materials and revolutionary-era publications.
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