Bradley Cooper is facing backlash for his portrayal of Jewish legend Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming biopic "Maestro," with some calling his use of a prosthetic nose "Jewface." The debate has sparked a larger conversation about the use of prosthetics and makeup to portray characters of different races and ethnicities, and Cooper's portrayal is sure to bring this conversation to the forefront. Bernstein's children have come to Cooper's defense, as well as Jewish comedian Sarah Silverman, noting the "long tradition of non-Jews playing Jews."
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and U.S. President Joe Biden celebrated the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-South Korea alliance with a state dinner at the White House. Yoon surprised the crowd by singing, joined by Broadway stars, and Biden was impressed by his vocal abilities. The performance highlighted the strong relationship between the two countries, following an agreement to counter North Korean nuclear threats.
Ariana DeBose, an Oscar-winning actor and Broadway star, deactivated her Twitter account after her performance at the 76th annual BAFTAs went viral for the wrong reasons. The performance, which celebrated the nominees in the best lead and supporting actress categories, was deemed cringey by some viewers. DeBose's decision to deactivate her Twitter account came shortly after the performance, and it is unclear if she will reactivate it in the future.