#Blockout2024: What Is the ‘Blockout’ List? Why Are Social Media Users Mass-Blocking Celebrities, Who Is and Who Is Not on the #Blockout2024 List and Why?
IsraelтАЩs war on Gaza has been one of the most concerning and heart-breaking world events that continues to garner attention in the last few months. The call for a ceasefire in Gaza now has been overwhelming and the cyber-space movement has been creating insightful informative videos and think pieces on everything that the people of Palestine have been going through, the conflicting history of the two countries and the road ahead. In an attempt to increase the pressure to ensure more support for the end of violence in Gaza, a new, unique protest has begun – #Blockout2024. Under the Blockout 2024 initiative, people are blocking celebrities┬аacross all major social media channels, including Instagram, TikTok and X (formerly Twitter),┬аwho have been insensitive towards the destruction of Palestinian life and property or even in support of it. From carefully curating and constantly updating the Blockout 2024 list to promoting celebrities voicing their unwavering support for Palestine and urging for peace in the Middle East, this new activism has garnered support and attention worldwide. HereтАЩs everything you need to know about #Blockout2024: which celebs are on the blockout list and who are the celebrities that will not make it to the list.┬аPriyanka ChopraтАЩs Name Included in #BlockOut2024 Blacklist for Lack of Response to Ongoing Gaza Conflict.
What is Blockout 2024?
As the name suggests, Blockout 2024 is a new and updated list of celebrities that are being blocked by followers on social media for their lack of support or sometimes continued hate shown towards Palestinians and IsraelтАЩs continued war on Gaza. Also known as celebrity block list and digitize, the campaign for ‘blockout’ started on May 6 – on Met Gala day. The idea for the blockout stems from the fact that even if you unfollow celebrities, you could still contribute to their ad revenue because of the algorithms. Several users on TikTok, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) have been circulating lists of celebrities that people who are in support of a ceasefire should blockout to ensure their cause is supported and heard.┬аAlia Bhatt Included in #BlockOut2024 Blacklist Celebs for Attending Met Gala 2024, Know What It Means.
Does Blockout 2024 Work?
The main goal of the #Blockout2024 initiative is to impact the earnings of celebrities. While many may argue that celebrities mainly make money through the projects they star in, ad revenue and social media promotions are an impactful and important part of their income. By blocking the celebrities and reducing their engagement rates, the Blackout 2024 movement is trying to instantly impact the revenue that any celebrity is making.
Celebrities on┬аBlockout 2024 List
Dwayne Johnson, Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt, Kim Kardashian,┬аNatalie Portman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kylie Jenner, Madonna, Chelsea Handler, Sarah Silverman are some of the biggest names that find themselves in this Blockout 2024 list!
Who Will Not Be on the Blockout 2024 List?
While there are multiple resources that are curating this Blockout 2024 list of people who you should block to ensure the message of ceasefire in Gaza is widespread and supported, there are some celebrities who will never make it to the list. The reason is simple. They have been vocally, vehemently and dedicatedly urging for a ceasefire, donating to the cause and using their platform to raise awareness. From the Bridgerton Season 3 lead – Nicola Coughlan – who dons the #Artists4Ceasefire pin to every press event, to actor Susan Sarandon – who has consistently shown up to protests and The Weekend – who has been donating for relief work in Gaza, the site of celebrities in support of the ceasefire are the ones who will never make it to the Blockout list. You can find the complete list of artists who support Palestine on various social platforms through accounts like Celebrities 4 Ceasefire.
It is important to remember that the main reason for the Blockout 2024 initiative is to end the ongoing war in Palestine that has claimed more than 35000 people and displaced millions. The urge for a ceasefire has been made by everyone from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to the United Nations Security Council.
(The above story first appeared on Today News 24 on May 16, 2024 12:26 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website todaynews24.top).
