With most celebrities not speaking out against Hamas’ atrocities nor speaking out for their victims (including those presumably still in Hamas captivity), my expectations for last night’s Grammy awards were admittedly low.
But I should have known that singer/songwriter and social-media star Montana Tucker would step out – and step up – in a big way, given she has been one of those who has been outspoken in her support for Israel. And there was nothing subtle about her gown with an oversized yellow ribbon emblazoned with the message “#BringThemHome.”
With most Jewish celebrities not using their platforms to speak out, singer/songwriter and social-media star @montanatucker stepped out – and stepped up – in a big way at the #Grammys, wearing a gown with an oversized yellow ribbon emblazoned with the message #BringThemHome.” pic.twitter.com/y5rGi1NHGS
— (((David Lange))) (@Israellycool) February 5, 2024
I guess the real surprise was when Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. took one more moment toward the end of the evening to pay tribute to those murdered and kidnapped during Hamas’ attack at Israel’s Supernova Music Festival on that fateful day, October 7th.
Another to speak out at the #Grammys was none other than Recording Academy CEO @HarveyMasonjr, who paid tribute to the lives lost and those kidnapped during #Hamas’ attack at #Israel’s #Supernova Music Festival on #October7. Thank you Harvey. https://t.co/h39DpkZoxp pic.twitter.com/sHfFHOX7V2
— (((David Lange))) (@Israellycool) February 5, 2024
Meanwhile, Israel-hater Annie Lennox was true to form, using the podium to call for a “ceasefire”, which essentially means leaving Hamas in charge of Gaza, willing and able to try and repeat October 7 again and again. And of course, not a word about releasing the hostages.
Because, Annie Lennox.
Annie Lennox at the #Grammys: "Artists for ceasefire. Peace in the world." pic.twitter.com/bF8R5n2zLA
— Variety (@Variety) February 5, 2024