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The FYI Holiday Schedule

This, dear readers, is our last newsletter before the holiday. We return with highlight editions on Dec. 28 and 31 and resume our usual Monday/Thursday schedule on Jan. 4. Between now and then, all the usuals and let's sincerely hope that 2021 is a less memorable one than 2020 has proved to be.

The FYI Holiday Schedule

By FYI Staff

Yes, dear friends, it's that time of the year when (ordinarily) we break out the punch bowl, pin the mistletoe, and gather in praise of the birth of baby Jesus or give a communal blessing in the form of family gatherings. Religious or not, December 25 is a day for celebration and exchanges of love and respect to those near and dear; at least it was before the darned virus tore us apart and turned us indoors. With the antidote now starting to swim into circulation, we can collectively sigh with relief in knowing that there's a chance 2021 will be better than the year before. This said, the FYI team wishes the best to you all over the holiday season.  This is our last newsletter before the break. We return on December 28.


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From all of us here for now, adios amigos.

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Pharrell Williams attends the premiere of "Piece by Piece" at Princess of Wales Theatre on Sept. 10, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.
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Pharrell Williams attends the premiere of "Piece by Piece" at Princess of Wales Theatre on Sept. 10, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario.

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Pharrell Williams Responds to PETA Protester During Toronto Biopic Premiere: ‘You’re Right, God Bless You’

Animal rights supporter interrupted "Pieces By Piece" debut at Toronto International Film Festival with a sign decrying use of wild animal skins in singer's Louis Vuitton-curated men's collection.

The Toronto Film Festival premiere of Pharrell Williams‘ LEGO-fied animated biopic Piece By Piece on Tuesday night (Sept. 10) was interrupted by an animal rights protester who stormed the stage during a Q&A session after the screening of the film.

The unnamed woman ran on stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre waving a sign that read: “Pharrell stop supporting killing animals for fashion” and decrying the singer’s use of wild animal skins and furs in his role as creative director of the Louis Vuitton men’s collection; Williams was named as Louis Vuitton’s men’s creative director in Feb. 2023. Shouting “Pharrell stop torturing animals!,” the activist scurried away from security guards chasing her and hopped onto the floor in front of the stage as Williams addressed her directly.

This article first appeared on Billboard U.S.

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