Venice News Today — September 12, 2026
Pink Responds to Fallout After Sharing Post Criticizing Macklemore’s Speech on Palestine and more — today's venice signal.
The world of entertainment is abuzz with news that's got everyone talking, and Venice is right at the center of it all. Russell Crowe was spotted wiping away tears at the Venice premiere of the music documentary 'What Love Builds', with fans showering him with love and adoration. Meanwhile, Pink is facing backlash after sharing a post criticizing Macklemore's speech on Palestine, sparking a heated debate that's got the internet divided. It's a reminder that the entertainment industry is never far from controversy, and that the voices of its biggest stars can have a profound impact on the conversations we're having today.
But it's not all drama and controversy - there are also plenty of exciting developments to look out for. The Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica may have been cancelled due to Hurricane Marie, but film fans are still buzzing with excitement about the upcoming TIFF, where 'Onwards and Sideways' director John Madden will be making his return after 16 years with a romantic drama starring Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans. And if you're looking for a break from all the glamour and glitz, you might want to check out the latest deals on the iPhone 18 Pro from T-Mobile - or read up on Sandra Bullock's refreshingly candid take on her experiences with sexism in the film industry, which has left her rejecting certain types of roles and speaking out against the objectification of women in rom-coms.
Today's signal:
• Pink Responds to Fallout After Sharing Post Criticizing Macklemore’s Speech on Palestine (rollingstone.com)
• Ocean Way Festival in Santa Monica Cancels Inaugural Event Due to Hurricane Marie (rollingstone.com)
• ‘Onwards and Sideways’ Director John Madden on Returning to TIFF After 16 Years With His Parkinson’s Romantic Drama Starring Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans (variety.com)
• The Best iPhone 18 Pro Deals From T-Mobile (rollingstone.com)
• Russell Crowe Wipes Away Tears at Venice Premiere of Music Documentary ‘What Love Builds’ as Fans Yell ‘We Love You!’ (variety.com)
• Sandra Bullock Rejected ‘Every Pervert’ in Auditions ‘Asking Me to Drop My Pants’ and Stopped Acting in Rom-Coms When ‘I Was Getting So Much S— For Them’ (variety.com)