The Israel-Hamas War took center stage at last night’s 66th Annual Grammy Awards on CBS, hosted by Trevor Noah.While Noah himself stayed relatively apolitical as host, conflict about the war interrupted the ceremony even before it began.
Protesters carrying Palestinian flags and Free Palestine signs temporarily blocked drop-off access to the show, according to Deadline Magazine.
During the ceremony itself, singer Annie Lennox cried out “Artists for ceasefire! Peace in the World!” after a performance of “Nothing Compares 2 U” in memory of the late Sinead O’Connor.
Lost on Lennox was the fact that Hamas has rejected Israeli cease-fire proposals, and they are still holding hostages from their October 7 attacks on innocent civilians.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. did bring up the horrors of October 7th during his speech, referencing the…
