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Inside the Academy Museum Gala With Paul Mescal, Ariana Grande, More

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures held its annual gala on Saturday night honoring Paul Mescal, Rita Moreno and Quentin Tarantino while raising over $11 million to support the exhibitions, education initiatives and public programming at the L.A. museum, which opened in 2021. The fourth annual event, one of Hollywood’s most star-studded nights, was co-chaired by Dr. Eric Esrailian, Salma Hayek…

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The #RepublicOfArtsakh (a.k.a. #artsakh or #nagornokarabakh) is #Armenia 🇦🇲. We, #Armenians of the diaspora, #kimkardashian and the bloodline 🩸 descendants of the 1915 #genocide, stand for it’s recognition as independent state and as sovereign Republic.

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Kim Kardashian Issues Plea to President Biden to Prevent Another Armenian Genocide

LOS ANGELES — Entrepreneur and activists Kim Kardashian and Dr. Eric Esrailian have…

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"To think that Armenian people are in jeopardy once again is heartbreaking." ~ Oscar Isaac

Cardi B, John Boyega, Cher and Kim Kardashian are also speaking out on two international crises: fighting that threatens a majority Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh and police brutality in Nigeria.

While scores of major players in Hollywood keep their focus on the U.S. election, a number of celebrities are spotlighting two crises overseas: one, the armed conflict between ethnic Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh; the other, protests against ongoing police brutality in Nigeria.

In Africa's most populous country, young Nigerians have been out in force, marching against police shootings in their oil-rich country in what is known as the #EndSars movement, a push to do away with the government's Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS). In 1992 SARS was established to fight armed robbery in the capital city of Lagos. The group was later folded into Nigeria's national police to combat armed criminals, but according to Amnesty International, they started violating Nigerian citizens' rights, targeting mostly young people.

On Oct. 20, in a violent response by the government, at least 12 Nigerians were killed by soldiers during a peaceful protest at the Lekki Toll Gate, according to Amnesty International. D.J. Switch was livestreaming the protests on her Instagram page when the shooting at the Toll Gate happened. "I'm heartbroken. There was no warning. We just heard gunshots and the soldiers came in guns blazing. They were just shooting like we were goats and chickens," she told CNN.

Among the stars who have spoken out about the lethal crackdowns are Rihanna (who tweeted, "My heart is broken for Nigeria"), Cardi B (“If your people are complaining and are tired about the police, then bro, get that sh** fixed,” she said in a video on her social media), Beyoncé and John Boyega.

Filmmaker Nzinga Christine Blake tells THR that "it's wonderful to see that Hollywood is [standing] in solidarity with a new generation that is calling for an end to police brutality — just like the social justice movement we are seeing in the United States. This isn't a political issue — this is a human issue." And Queen Sono star Pearl Thusi has been sharing pictures and videos of the brutality in Nigeria on her Instagram page. She recently wrote, "NIGERIA: PEACEFUL PROTESTORS SHOT BY THE POLICE! Please share this clip and any clip of dj switch recorded LIVE to ALL AND ANY media outlets and people of influence who can help spread the word and make a difference!!!"

In early October, the protesters released a list of five demands that includes immediate release of all arrested protesters; an independent body to investigate and prosecute police misconduct within 10 days of a claim; and "justice for all deceased victims of police brutality and appropriate compensation for their families."

At the same time, stars continue to bring attention to the strife between ethnic Armenians and Azerbaijani forces in Nagorno-Karabakh (which broke out Sept. 27), where an estimated half of the population has been displaced by fighting that has taken the lives of hundreds to perhaps 5,000 people, depending on reports. The area's historical name is Artsakh, and around 150,000 ethnic Armenians populate it. Although it's recognized internationally as part of Azerbaijan, ethnic Armenians control it. So far, a string of ceasefires has failed to halt fighting.

Armenian American celebrities Cher and Kim Kardashian West have been vocal supporters of Armenia and its people amid the conflict — calling on the U.S. to intervene — with Kardashian West pledging $1 million to the humanitarian Armenia Fund. Eric Esrailian — a producer of the 2016 film The Promise (which looks at the Armenian genocide of the early 20th century) and founder of The Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA — tells THR that "the situation is unfortunately becoming a humanitarian catastrophe for Armenians in this region." Says The Promise star Oscar Isaac, "To think that Armenian people are in jeopardy once again is heartbreaking."

In recent days, Armenian Americans have continued to hold large demonstrations in Los Angeles in support of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh. “I am devastated to hear about what has been happening to Armenians right now. Dr. Esrailian and his team fought so hard to get the Armenian Genocide recognized around the world using The Promise, and it is horrible to think that Armenians may be in danger of another genocide. I hope government leaders in the world use their influence to prevent further tragedy and loss of life," actress and activist Laura Dern tells The Hollywood Reporter.

Esrailian hopes for a peaceful resolution that recognizes the right to self-determination for the Armenian people of Artsakh. "This region has been kind of an ancestral homeland for Armenians for literally thousands of years," he says.

A version of this story first appeared in the Nov. 2 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Click here to subscribe.

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ANTHONY BOURDAIN (PARTE I)

ANTHONY BOURDAIN (PARTE I)

Traduzione 🇮🇹 da Total Disclosure 25 giugno 1956 – 8 giugno 2018 Anthony Bourdain è nato il 25 giugno 1956 a New York City. Sua madre Gladys Sackman era una redattrice del New York Times e suo padre, Pierre Bourdain, era un dirigente della Columbia Records. Lo chef si è laureato al Culinary Institute of America nel 1978 e ha iniziato la sua carriera come lavapiatti. A poco a poco, si fa strada…

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This is SO cool. As if we needed another reason to go see “The Promise” when it comes out.

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Eric Esrailian: My boys crashed my selfie @chriscornell #OscarIsaac We're rallying w/  @thepromisefilm - destroying denial all over ! #KeepThePromise

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Последний клип при жизни Chris Cornell под названием The Promise

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The Promise

.@ThePromiseFilm is a historical epic that's got something to say.

It seems like everything is about immigrants and the question of endangered populations these days, from La Naranja Maldita clearly having a grudge against anyone he doesn’t consider “American” to the current (and ongoing) refugee crisis in the Eurozone. It’s apt then that now would be the time when a film like The Promise is set to drop. Directed by Terry George and starring Oscar Isaac,…

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Premiere de The Promise

Premiere de The Promise

Estamos de premiere en premiere y tiro por que me toca. Esta vez es una peli que se estrena esta misma semana en Estados Unidos. Otra romántica que espero con ganas para que llegue a nuestros cines. Además, el aliciente de tener como protagonista a Christian Bale siempre ayuda. Tuvo lugar en el cine París de Nueva York. Así que vamos a ver esta alfombra roja, pequeña pero muy elegante. 

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Chris Cornell Releases Lyric Video For 'The Promise'

Chris Cornell Releases Lyric Video For ‘The Promise’

Chris Cornell

Earlier this week, Soundgarden’s Chris Cornell teased the title track from The Promise on his Facebook page and the song was released in full earlier today. The Promise is a historical drama set during the final days of the Ottoman Empire in 1914. The Promise was written by Terry George (Hotel Rwanda, Reservation Road, The Shore) and Robin Swicord (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

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You Cannot Erase Us։ Cher and Eric Esrailian Draw the World’s Attention to Artsakh Blockade

Armenian American superstar Cher (Cherylin Sarkissian) and physician, Emmy-nominated film producer, entrepreneur…

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“The Promise” by Chris Cornell - Theatrical/Orchestral version (2018 Grammys - Nominated for Best Rock Performance category)

The Promise

If I had nothing to my name But photographs of you Rescued from the flames That is all I would ever need As long as I can read What’s written on your face The strength that shines Behind your eyes The hope and light That will never die

And one promise you made One promise that always remains No matter the price A promise to survive Persevere and thrive As we’ve always done

And you said The poison in a kiss Is the lie upon the lips Truer words were never shared When I feel Like lies are all I hear I pull my memories near The one thing they can’t take

And one promise you made One promise that always remains No matter the price A promise to survive Persevere and thrive As we’ve always done

The books still open on the table The bells still ringing in the air The dreams still clinging to the pillow The songs still singing in a prayer

Now my soul Is stretching through the roots To memories of you Back through time and space To carry home The faces and the names And photographs of you Rescued from the flames

And one promise you made One promise that always remains No matter the price A promise to survive Persevere and thrive And dare to rise once more A promise to survive Persevere and thrive And fill the world with life As we’ve always done