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A noticeable cultural shift is apparent as prominent celebrities like Billy Joel publicly reject “woke” ideology. Joel’s blunt acknowledgment that he “doesn’t care what the woke think” symbolizes a broader disillusionment among some artists with political correctness and social justice activism infiltrating entertainment.
Commentators praise this as a return to artistic focus, arguing Hollywood has overstepped its bounds by injecting politics into art, alienating audiences. The recent backlash against brands like Bud Light over woke campaigns signals a potential turning point, with many hopeful that Hollywood and the entertainment industry might follow suit by distancing itself from divisive politics for the sake of artistic integrity and commercial success.