"I had tears in my eyes the whole night. Free Palestine Tour night one. One of the most beautiful moments I’ve ever been a part of. Dublin."

They left him on the side of the road with no medical care. He needed surgery. Already cried about this, now I'm just mad.”

For context:

ICE agents violently detained a 20-year-old U.S. citizen and Santa Maria (Calif.) High School student with special needs on October 23, 2026. The student, who has limited verbal communication and is on an individualized education program, was walking to school around 7 a.m. when two agents tackled him from behind, questioned him about his citizenship and restrained him in their vehicle. The student underwent surgery for injuries to his wrist and was left with bruises and lacerations. More here.

*Translated with Google Translate:*

Today, after consultation with the College of Broadcasters, the NPO has decided to press the pause button in the preparations for the Eurovision Song Contest. This means that participation in the next edition will be cancelled. After discussions with broadcasters, there currently appears to be insufficient support to participate in 2027. The Eurovision Song Contest will continue to be shown via the public broadcaster NOS, including Dutch commentary and preview.

Jet de Ranitz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the NPO: "We understand that this is a disappointment for everyone who is looking forward to a Dutch entry in the Eurovision Song Contest. As NPO, we believe it is important that we serve all Dutch people, including the group of people who care about the Eurovision Song Contest and would like to see the Netherlands participate again. We are convinced that the Eurovision Song Contest belongs to the public broadcaster, as one of the largest international cultural events around music, connection and diversity."

De Ranitz continues: "In our coordinating role, we have had discussions with the broadcasters to investigate whether there are any broadcasters that would like to enable the participation of a Dutch artist. In those discussions, we initially experienced sufficient support to return. Unfortunately, we were unable to find a good form for this. As a result, we have to conclude that it is currently too early to participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027. Due to the sensitivities surrounding the themes that are currently playing, we have decided to pass at this time to put it in its place.”

Jurre Bosman, Media Director at the NPO: "The Eurovision Song Contest is part of the public broadcaster. We have known for some time that Israel's participation evokes different reactions in society and causes discussion and division. This is also the case among broadcasters and employees and we understand that sensitivity. We only want to send an artist or artists and employees to the festival if they can count on full support from one or more broadcasters. Only in this way can they properly promote the importance of music, culture, diversity and connection. We have that responsibility. support each other, which is why the NPO has decided, after consultation with the College of Broadcasters, to refrain from participation in 2027.”

Bosman continues: "We continue to discuss the future of the Eurovision Song Contest with the EBU. Because we are convinced that the event can once again become a place of music and connection, where there is room to discuss social themes. We see that the EBU is willing to take those important steps. We as NPO will continue to contribute to this."

NTR's statutory task

Under the current media law, NTR has the legal task of covering gaps in programming. The NPO therefore has the option to appoint NTR to take care of the participation in the Eurovision Song Contest. “We did not do that,” says De Ranitz. “If we conclude that the subject is so sensitive that it causes such divided reactions, I think it is irresponsible to oblige a broadcaster to organize the 2027 event.”

Eurovision Song Contest on public broadcaster

The Eurovision Song Contest will continue to be shown on the public broadcaster for all Eurovision fans in the Netherlands. Just like this year's edition, NOS broadcasts the semi-finals and final with Dutch commentary.

Kelsey Grammar Confirms 9th Kid on the Way

Not much in the media about this, and even this Yahoo article is slightly confusing.

But Kelsey is going to become a father again for the 9th time at age 71 (or at age 72 if the kid is born after February 2027).