Actor Ryan Philippe defended his attendance. Photo: Instagram
Saudi Arabia enlists influencers for music festival but human rights and Khashoggi killing get in the way
- The event was organised by the kingdom’s entertainment authority and is part of its sweeping public relations strategy
- It was held the weekend before the government announced five people would be put to death for the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi
Actor Ryan Philippe defended his attendance. Photo: Instagram