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entertainment4 hours ago•15 min saved

Pro-Palestine Activists Rally at Scream 7 Premiere, Urge Boycott After Barrera Firing

Pro-Palestine activists gathered outside Paramount Studios during the Scream 7 LA premiere, calling for a boycott of Paramount+ and criticizing the studio for firing Melissa Barrera after her support for Palestinians. The protest, led by Entertainment Labor for Palestine, CODEPINK LA, Musicians for Palestine, and Jewish Voice for Peace-Los Angeles, occurred as Barrera’s departure and other cast/crew changes unfolded, with Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and Mason Gooding among those attached to the film, which is still slated to release February 27, 2026.

via Deadline|

#boycott #entertainment #melissa-barrera

games3 days ago•14 min saved

Bluepoint Shutdown Triggers Marathon Boycott Talk

PlayStation’s shutdown of Bluepoint Games sparked social-media backlash from fans who vow to boycott Bungie’s Marathon and other live-service titles; Marathon is still on track to release March 5 with a beta Feb 26–Mar 2, and while the controversy has drawn attention, analysts expect it to have limited impact on the game.

via Kotaku|

#bluepoint #boycott #bungie

technology16 days ago•8 min saved

The Amazon boycott paradox: why escape is almost impossible

Andrew Griffin argues that boycotting Amazon is nearly impossible because the internet and modern shopping are deeply intertwined with Amazon’s services and ecosystem; even with conscious avoidance, Amazon’s reach through third-party sellers, cloud services, and network effects keeps it embedded in daily life, illustrating how hard it is to exit the online world.

via The Independent|

#amazon #boycott #ecommerce

world17 days ago•13 min saved

Danish app reveals product origins as 24-hour US boycott proves tougher than expected

A Danish app lets shoppers scan product origins to boycott the US amid Trump’s Greenland threats, but The Independent reporter Alex Croft discovers going America-free for a day is harder than it sounds.

via The Independent|

#american #boycott #technology

world17 days ago•5 min saved

Denmark Sees Spike in Boycott Apps Amid Greenland Tensions

Amid heightened tensions over Greenland, Danish developers report a surge in downloads for boycott-oriented apps like Made O’Meter and NonUSA that help shoppers identify US-made products and find European alternatives. While experts say the practical impact on the US economy would be small due to limited US shelf presence, the apps reflect a personal, consumption-based protest and spotlight how tech can empower quick consumer reactions to geopolitical events.

via AP News|

#apps #boycott #consumers

business25 days ago•4 min saved

Galloway Calls February Tech & AI Boycott to Pressure ICE Policies

Amid ongoing ICE protests, NYU marketing professor Scott Galloway urges a targeted February boycott of major tech and AI services (e.g., OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Amazon Prime Video, Microsoft Office) as a quieter, longer-term pressure tactic to influence immigration policy, arguing that a month-long consumer slowdown can ripple up to policymakers more effectively than a daylong protest; the piece also notes small businesses faced revenue losses during the nationwide strike and ongoing federal actions related to ICE.

via Business Insider|

#bigtech #boycott #business

politics26 days ago•3 min saved

Nationwide anti-ICE Protests Set to Rally Across the U.S.

More than 300 demonstrations across all 50 states and DC are planned this weekend as part of 'ICE Out of Everywhere,' urging accountability for deadly incidents tied to ICE, calling for immigration-enforcement reforms, and applying economic pressure on hotels, retailers, airlines and others connected to ICE operations.

via The Guardian|

#boycott #dhs #ice

world26 days ago•2 min saved

Iranian Backlash Sparks Huda Beauty Boycott Over Founder's Post

Iranians have sparked a boycott of Huda Beauty after founder Huda Kattan reposted a video showing pro-government demonstrators in Tehran burning figures like Netanyahu and Trump. Critics say the post signals support for Iran’s regime, which Kattan denies, stressing she is not pro-regime and opposing external regime change. The online backlash includes calls to drop the brand from shelves, fueling broader debates about Iran, Israel-Palestine, and Western intervention.

via Middle East Eye|

#boycott #huda-beauty #huda-kattan

technology26 days ago•4 min saved

Apple's AirTag 2 lands amid Tim Cook public-relations scrutiny

Apple launches the second-generation AirTag with minor improvements and a new Creator Studio subscription, while Tim Cook faces public backlash over a White House visit that sparked boycott chatter and questions about consumer goodwill and ownership as Apple leans into subscription-based features.

via CNET|

#airtag #apple #boycott

world29 days ago•6 min saved

Global leaders weigh boycott of U.S. World Cup amid immigration crackdown fears

International officials and lawmakers debate boycotting the U.S.-hosted World Cup over immigration crackdowns, visa delays, and safety concerns, with FIFA silent on action and organizers worried that attendance and travel plans could be affected.

via latimes.com|

#boycott #fifa #immigration

world29 days ago•2 min saved

Blatter endorses boycott motion against U.S.-hosted World Cup

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter endorsed a proposed fan boycott of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, aligning with Mark Pieth’s criticism of U.S. governance; the calls add to concerns about the U.S. as a co-host with Canada and Mexico, amid travel bans and immigration enforcement affecting fans from several qualifying countries.

via NBC News|

#boycott #fifa #sepp-blatter

sports29 days ago•5 min saved

German Football Chief Calls for World Cup Boycott Debate Over Rights Issues

St. Pauli president Oke Goettlich, a member of the DFB executive, urged opening a discussion about boycotting the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., citing immigration-enforcement concerns and human-rights issues. The idea drew swift criticism from DFB and DFL leaders as ill-timed, while Goettlich said any boycott would target governments, not people, and called for dialogue with U.S. civil society; some supporters, like Sepp Blatter and Mark Pieth, expressed sympathy with questioning the tournament.

via The New York Times|

#boycott #dfb #germany

politics29 days ago•12 min saved

Blatter backs US-hosted World Cup boycott amid Trump-era concerns

Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter endorsed a proposed fan boycott of the U.S.-hosted World Cup, echoing Mark Pieth’s remarks and criticizing the Trump era’s policies, as international soccer figures question the United States’ suitability as a World Cup host ahead of the tournament co-hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

via HuffPost|

#boycott #fifa #politics

entertainment29 days ago•2 min saved

Neil Young Reasserts Amazon Boycott, Gifts Greenland a Free Year of His Archives

Neil Young has reasserted his boycott of Amazon Music, stating his catalog will not be on Amazon while Jeff Bezos owns the platform and urging fans to buy locally or from independent services. He also announced gifting Greenland residents a free year of access to neilyoungarchives.com, offering all 62 years of his music to hear there, in a peace-and-love gesture amid reports of political tensions tied to Trump’s threats to seize Greenland.

via Stereogum|

#amazon #boycott #entertainment

technology1 month ago•39 min saved

Tim Cook's Melania Screening Sparks Apple Boycott Talk

Tim Cook attended a private White House screening of Melania Trump's documentary, triggering social-media calls to boycott Apple products as critics fault him for mingling with the Trump administration, even as his public record includes progressive stances and an MLK quote in his bio; the piece notes other tech execs in attendance and mentions Apple's ongoing antitrust scrutiny.

via Yahoo|

#apple #boycott #melania-trump