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Support for Macklemore Amid Controversy

Updated 2026-09-19 20:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

Actress Melissa Barrera expresses support for rapper Macklemore after he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour, drawing parallels to her own experience.

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Variety

Gavin Newsom Signs Bill Creating $10 Million Post-Production Tax Credit

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a measure to create a $10 million tax credit meant to stem the tide of post-production jobs to other states and overseas. The bill, AB 2319, passed the state Assembly and Senate last month by wide margins. Supporters, including the Motion Picture Editors Guild, had pushe

2026-09-19 19:55 UTC

Variety

Melissa Barrera Says Support for Macklemore After He Was Dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Tour Is ‘Beautiful’ and ‘I Didn’t Get That’ After Being Fired From ‘Scream’

Melissa Barrera, who was fired from the “Scream” franchise due to social media posts criticizing Israel amid the war in Gaza in 2023, is voicing her respect for the musicians who have dropped out of Ed Sheeran’s tour following Macklemore’s dismissal over his support for Palestine. “It was so beautif

2026-09-19 19:58 UTC