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Actor Susan Sarandon, speaking at the Venice Film Festival, said she is still losing film roles due to her stance on Gaza, blaming a Hollywood "power structure" tied to "Zionists," despite what she described as a broader shift in public narrative around Israel. Separately, American rapper Macklemore drew both praise and backlash after calling for a "free Palestine" during his opening performances for Ed Sheeran's US shows, during which footage from Gaza and the occupied West Bank was displayed on screens. Rights advocates and journalists voiced support for Macklemore amid pressure from pro-Israel groups objecting to his remarks, echoing similar backlash faced by other celebrities over their positions on the conflict.