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Scarlett Johansson Highlights Viral AI Video of Celebrities Speaking Out Against Kanye West’s Antisemitism

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2 years ago

February 14, 2025

A video generated by AI featuring several prominent celebrities protesting Kanye West’s recent antisemitic comments has gone viral. The fabricated clip shows stars wearing T-shirts emblazoned with a middle finger and a Star of David, accompanied by the name “Kanye” underneath. This trending video includes AI-generated images of celebrities such as Scarlett Johansson, Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, and more. The clip emerged following Kanye West’s recent posts on X and his Yeezy website, which have fueled antisemitic sentiments. Scarlett Johansson, one of the featured celebrities, has condemned the viral video for its ‘misuse of AI’.

For context, West has made multiple antisemitic statements recently, openly praising Adolf Hitler and self-identifying as a “Nazi.” He has since deleted most of his Yeezy catalog but retained a controversial $20 T-shirt that features a Nazi swastika. On Monday, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) condemned West’s decision to sell the t-shirt, labeling it as “further proof of Kanye’s antisemitism.” They noted that the product’s label, “HH-01,” is code for “Heil Hitler.” In addition to his inflammatory remarks about Jews, West also called for the release of Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs from prison.

In response to the protest video, Scarlett Johansson expressed her disapproval of the deepfake method used, despite the video’s intention. She stated, “It has been brought to my attention by family and friends that an AI-generated video featuring my likeness, in response to an antisemitic view, is circulating online and gaining traction.”

“I am a Jewish woman who has zero tolerance for antisemitism or hate of any kind. However, I believe that the threat of hate speech amplified by AI poses a greater danger than any individual’s actions. We must address the misuse of AI, regardless of the message it carries, or we risk losing our grip on reality.”

Johansson added, “I have, unfortunately, been a very public victim of AI, but the reality is that the threat of AI is something that affects everyone. There is an overwhelming wave of AI influence approaching, and while many progressive nations are responding appropriately, the US is stagnating on passing necessary legislation to protect its citizens from the looming dangers of AI.”

She urged officials to prioritize the issue, “I call on the US government to make legislation limiting AI usage a top priority. This is a bipartisan matter that significantly affects the immediate future of humanity.”

The contentious video also includes AI-generated imagery of Adam Levine, Mila Kunis, and Lenny Kravitz, as well as images of Mark Zuckerberg, Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Stiller, Natalie Portman, David Schwimmer, and others. The clip features the Jewish folk song “Hava Nagila,” which is typically associated with celebratory cultural occasions.

Ori Bejerano, who created the AI videos, describes himself as an expert in generative AI on his Instagram bio. His original video includes a disclaimer that states, “This content was digitally created or altered with AI to seem real.” He emphasized, “It’s time to stop being silent and respond to antisemites like Kanye West in the strongest way possible,” in his Instagram caption. “We must urge social media platforms to cease providing a stage for antisemitism and hatred.”

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Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra Announce Second Pregnancy

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2 days ago

October 7, 2026

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Mumbai: Bollywood couple Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra have announced that they are expecting their second child. The couple shared the happy news through a joint social media post featuring their baby girl’s hands holding a pair of tiny socks.

“Blessed once again with the greatest gift of all. Our hearts are so full of love and gratitude,” they wrote in the caption.

Kiara and Sidharth tied the knot on February 7, 2023, at Suryagarh Palace in Rajasthan. The couple fell in love while working together on the 2021 film Shershaah.

Kiara had earlier revealed on Koffee With Karan Season 8 that Sidharth proposed to her during a family trip to Rome. She recalled that he even used dialogues from Shershaah while proposing.

On the work front, Sidharth was last seen in The Vvaan, while Kiara was last seen in Yash’s Toxic.

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Will ‘Premada Oorali’ Join the List of Kannada Cinema’s Most Profitable Hits?

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2 days ago

October 7, 2026

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Entertainment: Kannada romantic family drama Premada Oorali is continuing its successful run at the box office. Released on September 25, 2026, the film has recorded strong growth during its second week, driven by positive word-of-mouth and steady audience support.

Directed by National Award-winner Manoj Kumar, the film was reportedly made on a modest budget of around Rs.3 crore to Rs.3.5 crore. Despite a slow opening, it has emerged as a major commercial success.

The movie opened with an estimated net collection of Rs.9 lakh to Rs.12 lakh on its first day. Its collections increased steadily after positive audience feedback. The film earned around Rs.7.92 crore net during its first week.

By the end of 11 days, Premada Oorali had collected approximately Rs.15.29 crore to Rs.17.57 crore net in India.

The film witnessed another jump on Day 12. It collected around Rs.3.65 crore net across 834 shows, compared to Rs.3 crore on the previous day. This marks a growth of nearly 21.7 per cent.

With the Day 12 collection, the film’s total India net collection has reached around Rs.21.22 crore, while its India gross collection stands at approximately Rs.24.69 crore.

The film’s overseas collection is currently not available. Its confirmed worldwide gross collection is also yet to be reported.

With its strong performance against a relatively small production budget, Premada Oorali has emerged as one of the notable sleeper hits of Kannada cinema in 2026.

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Senior Kannada Actress Lalithamma Dies at 65

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5 days ago

October 4, 2026

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Bengaluru: Veteran Kannada supporting actress Lalithamma, who had worked in theatre, films and television for over three decades, passed away on Sunday at the age of 65.

Lalithamma had been suffering from a stroke for the past two and a half months. As she had no one to take care of her, she was receiving shelter and care from the Amma’s Madilu Trust.

Lalithamma had dedicated nearly 35 years to the theatre industry. She performed in hundreds of stage plays and also appeared in several Kannada films and television serials.

She gained recognition among Kannada audiences through her role as ‘Saraayi Sharade’ in Darshan-starrer Suntara Gaali.

She later acted in several popular films, including Jackie, Vajrakaya, Jungli Kitturu and Putra, among others.

Lalithamma was also part of several television serials, including Rangoli, Mangalya and Mahamayi.

Known for her supporting roles and long-standing contribution to the entertainment industry, Lalithamma’s death has left her colleagues and well-wishers mourning her loss.