Gooooddd morning ya Qaheraaaa! 🌞 We finally made it to the last day of the work week! 😅 And honestly, we deserve the weekend! But before we dive into that, here’s what’s been keeping Cairo buzzing! 😍 Did you hear? DJ Marie Montexier won’t be performing at Sandbox Festival’s main stage after the online reactions — guess people were really vocal about it! 🎧 And after five months off social media, Wael Ghonim’s back with an apology… It’s safe to say, the drama didn’t take a break! 😱 Oh, and just when we thought the chilly nights were sticking around — surprise! Looks like summer showed up early this year. 👀🥲 Buckle up and get ready, weekend vibes are just around the corner! 🎉

LOVIN FESTIVALS

👀Sandbox Festival Dropped A Pro-Israeli DJ Amid Online Backlash!

• In a move that has sparked significant controversy, German DJ Marie Montexier will no longer perform on Sandbox Festival’s main stage this upcoming weekend. The decision follows a wave of intense online backlash after the DJ publicly expressed her support for Israel on her social media platforms.

• The growing outrage across the internet has led the festival organizers to reassess their lineup, ultimately removing her from the event scheduled to take place over three days.

• The issue first arose when Montexier made her views on Israel known to her followers on social media. Her public statement supporting Israel quickly ignited a heated debate, with many expressing their disagreement and disappointment.

• The comments section of her posts filled with critical responses, and the conversation soon moved to other online spaces, escalating the controversy even further.

• As tensions mounted, calls for a boycott of Sandbox Festival began to surface. Social media users voiced their concerns about Montexier’s views and how they felt the festival should take a stand against her presence.

• The backlash was swift and powerful, as more and more people shared their discontent.

• Amid the growing pressure, Sandbox Festival did not remain silent. In a Instagram story, the festival organizers made it clear that they were taking the concerns seriously.

• They announced the decision to remove Montexier from their main stage lineup for the upcoming weekend event.

• The decision to drop Montexier has done little to quell the ongoing fury online. While some supported the festival’s move, others criticized it for what they saw as a submission to online outrage.

• The internet remains a battleground, with some expressing disappointment of including her in the first place, while others continue to call for broader action against any perceived support for controversial political views.👀

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• After 5 months away from social media, Wael Ghonim returns with a apology.

• So much for the chilly nights...looks like summer showed up early! 👀🥲

LOVIN DRAMA

🤔Internet Activist Wael Ghonim Returns To Social Media With Apology

• Wael Ghonim — the internet activist — has returned to social media after a five-month hiatus.

• Now living in the U.S., Ghonim broke his silence with a deeply personal post, acknowledging a painful chapter marked by addiction, isolation, and regret.

• In his comeback message, Ghonim issued a direct apology to His Excellency Turki Al-Sheikh, Chairman of the General Entertainment Authority and royal court advisor, as well as to others he may have hurt.

• The apology comes after what he described as a period of losing control — one fueled by substance use and emotional instability.

• Ghonim shared that his absence from the online world was intentional. He used the time to isolate and confront the darkest parts of his life. “I never imagined falling that far,” he wrote.

• The former Google executive admitted that his actions hurt not only himself but also his family — and even his country.

• Now, he says he’s on a new path. Ghonim revealed that he’s been three months clean: no drugs, no alcohol, no smoking, and no medications.

• But his healing journey isn’t just about sobriety. He’s also working on how he thinks, speaks, and treats others — publicly and privately.

• His post ended with a plea for forgiveness, support, and prayers. While many flooded his comments with encouragement and hope, others remained skeptical, questioning the timing and sincerity of his message.🤔

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