Several Portuguese artists refused to work with Jerry Seinfeld as part of an unspecified festival. This decision arose following some controversy involving the American comedian.
Among the artists who cancelled their participation in the festival are Eduardo Madeira, Inês Aires Pereira and Carolina Deslandes. They all decided not to take part in the event after the controversy that was created.
The reasons for this refusal are not fully explained in the article, but they appear to be related to comments or previous positions taken by Jerry Seinfeld that caused indignation among Portuguese cultural professionals.
The episode reflects the growing tensions between artists and international public figures when they are seen as having controversial positions, leading to local professionals mobilizing to boycott collaborations.
