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Update - Statement From Annie Lennox Regarding The Situation In Gaza
January 6th 2009"I have made my position very clear. I do not believe that there is a military solution to the situation in Gaza. I support peaceful conflict resolution, and dialogue, which HAS to take place inevitably in order to resolve the situation in any case. I do not believe that the deaths of hundreds of innocent civilians will solve anything. It will only make things worse for everyone, on BOTH sides. I am posting a video from the head of the UN Relief and Works Agency in Gaza, who is saying EXACTLY what I have said consistently.
There has to be an absolute cease fire as soon as possible. The reason why I spoke out when I did was because at that point in time there was a tiny window of opportunity to prevent a blood bath on both sides BEFORE the ground troops went in.
I have NEVER condoned suicide bombings, or the firing of missiles into Israel. I repeat...The slaughter of innocent lives on BOTH sides is abhorrent. I am not “anti Israeli”, nor have I EVER been, and for anyone to say that I am is profoundly offensive and completely wrong."
Click here to watch the video Annie is referring to, featuring John Ging, the head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency in Gaza speaking with the BBC after an Israeli air strike killed three Palestinians who were seeking refuge in a school run by the UN..
An Evening With Annie Lennox - Times Talks
January 6th 2009
See and hear Academy Award-winner and three-time Grammy Award-winner Annie Lennox, the most successful female British artist in pop music history, on the release of her first career-spanning CD, "The Annie Lennox Collection." Don't miss this acclaimed artist in person as she talks about her career, her music and her new album, a retrospective of her solo work. Interviewed by Jon Pareles, New York Times chief pop music critic.Tuesday February 10th
6pm - 8pm
TheTimesCenter, 242 West 41st Street, New York City
Tickets $30
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WORLD EXCLUSIVE - First Play Of Shining Light - Listen Again
January 5th 2009
It gives us great pleasure to be able to post the listen again link for the worldwide exclusive first play of "Shining Light" from this mornings Ken Bruce show on BBC Radio 2. "Shining Light" is one of two new songs featured on the forthcoming Annie Lennox Collection Album.
We'll have pre-order links very soon so keep checking back for updates or sign upto the mailing list.
Click here to listen now
(Play starts at 00.37 on the player)
Special Announcement - Annie USA TV Appearances
January 5th 2009
We are delighted to kick off the new year with confirmation that Annie Lennox will be appearing on the following USA TV shows in February to promote the forthcoming "Collection" album. Please refer to your local television guide to confirm broadcast times in your area.
10th Feb Good Morning America
13th Feb Regis & Kelly
17th Feb Jimmy Kimmel
Additional USA and UK appearances will be posted here on The House Of Me over the coming weeks so keep checking back for updates and we will provide album pre-order links as soon as we have them. Please sign up to the mailing list (using the box on your left) to receive all the latest Annie Lennox news as it happens.
Statement From Annie Lennox Regarding Gaza
January 4th 2009
As you are probably aware, I've been pretty busy over the last few days, talking to media and press with regard to the dire situation in Gaza. I want to make my position crystal clear.
I am making a plea on behalf of innocent civilians. ALL innocent civilians on BOTH sides.
Now that Israeli ground forces have entered Gaza, there is only one guarantee.. ABSOLUTE CARNAGE.
How can this strategy ever contribute to the creation of lasting peace, security and stability for Israeli citizens, Palestinian citizens, or citizens of the world??? As of yesterday, a tragic giant step was taken backwards and further away from peaceful conflict resolution.
If anyone from The Scotsman, or any other newspaper is reading this blog/statement, please find a tiny inch for it somewhere.
Annie Lennox
Click here to watch Annie speaking at the demonstration in London yesterday
