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Published on Apr 7, 2026

Wireless Festival chief defends Kanye West booking despite rapper's 'abhorrent' antisemitic comments

The managing director of Wireless Festival has defended the decision to book Kanye West to headline this year's festival. Melvin Benn said "forgiveness and giving people a second chance are becoming a lost virtue" as he condemned the rapper…

Source: GB News - Right-wing
Published on Apr 7, 2026

UK govt bars Kanye West, forcing cancellation of festival

The UK government on Tuesday blocked US rapper Kanye West from entering the country due to his past antisemitic outbursts, prompting organisers of a festival he was to headline to cancel the July event. The disgraced rapper had submitted Monday an …

Source: Voices News - Connecticut - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Jeremy Clarkson offering public free tickets to new music festival

The Oxfordshire-based farmer and TV host is set to take to the stage at the maiden Great British Farm-Fest at NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, from May 22 to 24. Mr Clarkson, Kaleb Cooper, Lisa Hogan, Charlie Ireland, and Adam Henson will take to the stage …

Source: Oxford Mail - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Major brands exit UK music festival as Keir Starmer slams Kanye West booking

By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent The sudden withdrawal of multi-billion dollar sponsors from the United Kingdom’s premier rap festival serves as a stark case study in the modern “reputational risk” economy. While the entertainment …

Source: Ghana Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Ye banned from UK ahead of Wireless Festival, event canceled

Ye is speaking out after being banned from traveling to the United Kingdom, three months before the rapper was set to headline the Wireless Festival in London. The Home Office, the U.K. government’s department overseeing public safety and immigration, …

Source: The Spokesman-Review - Washington State - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Anger as ‘anti-Semite’ Kanye West is confirmed as park festival headliner

Kanye West, who now goes by ‘Ye’, will headline this year’s Wireless festival [Renan Facciolo_CC BY-SA 2.0] ANTI-RACISM campaigners in Finsbury Park have slammed the “disgusting” announcement of “virulent anti-Semite” Kanye West as this year’s Wireless …

Source: Islington Tribune - Pending
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Ye and Festival Republic address Wireless booking backlash

Festival Republic is sticking by the decision to book Kanye West (Ye) as Wireless’ headliner, as the rapper addresses the controversy. Following the withdrawal of major sponsors from the Wireless festival after Ye was announced as its headliner, promoter …

Source: Access All Areas - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Kanye West refused entry to U.K., Wireless Festival cancelled

REUTERS/RANDALL HILL/FILE PHOTO Rapper Kanye West gestures to the crowd as he holds his first rally in support of his presidential bid in North Charleston, S.C., in July 2020. Britain has blocked rapper Kanye West from travelling to the country to …

Source: Honolulu Star-Advertiser - Hawaii - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Kanye West Refused Entry to UK, Wireless Festival Canceled

Britain has blocked US rapper Kanye West from traveling to the country to headline London’s Wireless Festival in July over his past antisemitic comments and celebration of Nazism. Organizer Festival Republic said his permission to enter and perform in …

Source: Algemeiner Journal - Center-right
Published on Apr 7, 2026

UK festival canceled after headliner Kanye West blocked from traveling to UK

(CNN) — Organizers of a popular London music festival say it has been canceled after the headliner, Kanye West, was blocked from traveling to the United Kingdom. The announcement that West, who is known as Ye, would headline the three-day Wireless Festival …

Source: WKBT - Wisconsin - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Kanye West latest: Wireless Festival cancelled after rapper banned from the UK

Jonah Hill reacts to ‘bizarre’ Kanye West post about 21 Jump Street making him ‘like Jewish people again’ Jonah Hill has addressed an old Kanye West Instagram post, in which the rapper claimed the actor’s performance in 21 Jump Street made him “like Jewish …

Source: The Independent - Center-left
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Ye speaks out after ban from entering UK, music festival canceled

Updated April 7, 2026, 10:31 a.m. ET Ye is speaking out after being banned from traveling to the United Kingdom, three months before the rapper was set to headline the Wireless Festival in London. The Home Office, the U.K. government's department …

Source: Marco Eagle - Florida - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Kanye West’s headline shows at London’s Wireless Festival have been cancelled

April 7 update: Following significant backlash, Kanye West’s headline shows at Wireless 2026 have been cancelled. All ticket-holders will be refunded. On March 30 Ye – the artist formerly known as Kanye West – was announced as the headliner for all three …

Source: Time Out - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Kanye West responds to music festival booking backlash, offers to meet Jewish community

(CNN) — Kanye West has offered to meet with members of Britain’s Jewish community following controversy over his scheduled appearance at a music festival in London. The announcement that the rapper, who is known as Ye, would headline the three-day Wireless …

Source: KWWL - Iowa - Pending
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Sponsors pull out of festival while boss defends Kanye West gig inclusion

Major sponsors have withdrawn from this year’s Wireless Festival following mounting controversy over the booking of Kanye West as its headline act. Drinks giant Pepsi and spirits company Diageo have both confirmed they will no longer support the 2026 event …

Source: ATV Today - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Wireless Festival CANCELLED as Kanye West is banned from UK after headline booking sparked huge backlash

WIRELESS Festival has been CANCELLED after Kanye West was blocked from entering the UK following days of backlash. The Home Office today confirmed West’s application to travel to the UK had been denied amid an antisemitism row over his headline slot. Sign …

Source: The Sun - Right-wing
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Kanye West offers to meet UK Jewish community as festival backlash grows

By Suban Abdulla and Sam Tabahriti LONDON, April 7 (Reuters) – U.S. rapper Kanye West on Tuesday offered to meet Britain’s Jewish community in response to a backlash against him performing in London in July over past antisemitic comments and celebration of …

Source: WWVR - Indiana - Pending
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Pressure mounts on UK govt to ban Kanye West after festival backlash

The British government is under growing pressure to bar US rapper Kanye West from entering the country after he was named as the headline act for the Wireless Festival of rap and hip-hop music set for July. West, now known as Ye, has been criticised in …

Source: Otago Daily Times - Neutral
Published on Apr 7, 2026

Wireless Festival promoter defends Kanye West booking, urges critics to show forgiveness

LONDON, April 7 — One of the promoters of an annual London music festival yesterday defended plans for Kanye West to headline it, amid a backlash over the US rapper’s previous antisemitic outbursts. Disgraced 48-year-old hip-hop star West—now known as Ye …

Source: Malay Mail - Neutral

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 10:15 GMT

DMV Rising Star DDK Releases Official Music Video for 'Fall In Luv' ft. LitFrank

DMV Rising Star DDK Releases Visual for “Fall In Luv” ft. LitFrank - Maryland Artist Drops Emotionally Charged Anthem from 'Verona' Shot in NYC’s Times Square BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maryland…

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 12:15 GMT

QUEEN MEMORABILIA FROM PETER HINCE COLLECTION BRINGS RARE BEHIND-THE-SCENES MOMENTS TO MUSIC AUCTION

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Propstore’s Music Memorabilia Live Auction, taking place on April 30, 2026, will feature a remarkable collection of Queen memorabilia from the band’s head roadie and photographer …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 20:09 GMT

HIP Video Promo Presents: J.a.y. Young premieres new music video "Love.hate." on Music-News.com

J.a.y. Young Holds Love and Loss in the Same Breath on Soul-Stirring New Single "Love.hate." TX, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hip hop and storytelling go hand in hand, and J.a.y. Young stands as one of Houston’s finest …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 15:02 GMT

The Giving Back Fund to Honor Jack and Barbara Nicklaus for Philanthropic Excellence During Augusta’s Premier Week

Presented at Giving Fore Good: with a fireside chat with Jack Nicklaus, a one-of-one Michael Kalish artwork unveiling and a country music superstar performance. AUGUSTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Amid a week defined by …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers Returns as Title Sponsor of Houston Latin Fest 2026, Celebrating Latin Culture, Music, and ...

HOUSTON, April 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amanda Demanda Injury Lawyers is proud to announce its return as Title Sponsor of the Houston Latin Fest for the second consecutive year, continuing its commitment to celebrating and supporting Houston’s vibrant …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 23:24 GMT

Pinky Cole Partners with Earn Your Leisure to Launch Groundbreaking Financial Literacy Music Series

ATLANTA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Entrepreneur, media personality, and founder of Slutty Vegan, Pinky Cole, has partnered with Earn Your Leisure (EYL) to launch an innovative financial literacy music series titled “ …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 17:42 GMT

Eric Whitacre debuts new Robert Frost setting at Carnegie Hall in his 25th performance with DCINY

Grammy Award-Winning Composer Eric Whitacre to Conduct "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" at Carnegie Hall for the First Time in 25th DCINY Collaboration NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DCINY (Distinguished …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

HIP Video Promo Presents: Porter Block premieres new music video 'Gift Or A Curse' on BuzzMusic

Porter Block Turns Life's Fickle Nature Into an Irresistible New Single "Gift Or A Curse" NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It’s no secret that the music industry favors evolution, always on the …

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Published on April 8, 2026 - 00:28 GMT

Some Kind Of Record Brings Youthful Emotion To Life Through Powerful Poetry

Author Marina Loughlin presents a deeply personal poetry collection exploring love, identity, and the search for meaning. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A striking new voice in contemporary poetry emerges with Some …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

Step Inside FEAR: An Immersive, Award-Winning Theatre Event Supporting the Next Generation of Playwrights

FEAR, a play by Matt Williams, returns in a striking new form—reimagined as a site-specific, immersive production in Southern California. PALM SPRINGS, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Step Inside FEAR: An Immersive, Award- …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 21:00 GMT

Driver Industrial Safety™ Licenses Elasco Products

Products Expected May 2026 PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Driver Industrial Safety™ announced today it has entered into an exclusive, world-wide licensing agreement with Motis Brands to manufacture, market and …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 17:42 GMT

Eric Whitacre debuts new Robert Frost setting at Carnegie Hall in his 25th performance with DCINY

Grammy Award-Winning Composer Eric Whitacre to Conduct "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" at Carnegie Hall for the First Time in 25th DCINY Collaboration NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DCINY (Distinguished …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Wrekked In Pink Releases 'No More Men,' An Anthem Exploring a World Without Men

Wrekked In Pink's new single, “No More Men,” explores a controversial dystopian vision of a planet without any males. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Wrekked In Pink Releases “No More Men,” an anthem …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

The Open Hearts Foundation Sets 2026 Celebration Weekend in Honor of Founder Jane Seymour’s 75th Birthday

Honorees include Andrea and Steven Ingle with Creative Kids and Laurie Meadoff with The CityKids Foundation LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Open Hearts Foundation, founded by award-winning actress and …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 12:15 GMT

QUEEN MEMORABILIA FROM PETER HINCE COLLECTION BRINGS RARE BEHIND-THE-SCENES MOMENTS TO MUSIC AUCTION

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Propstore’s Music Memorabilia Live Auction, taking place on April 30, 2026, will feature a remarkable collection of Queen memorabilia from the band’s head roadie and photographer …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

CacheFly Partners with Hydrolix to Deliver High-Performance Observability and Unified CDN Visibility at Global Scale

Collaboration enables customers to gain deeper insights across multi-CDN environments with unmatched speed, cost efficiency, and global visibility ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CacheFly, the premium …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 10:22 GMT

Rachael Sage Announces London Headline Show and UK Tour Dates Ahead of ‘Under My Canopy’ Release

LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer Rachael Sage has announced a headline London performance at The Pheasantry (PizzaExpress Live) on 10th May, marking her return to …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 10:15 GMT

DMV Rising Star DDK Releases Official Music Video for 'Fall In Luv' ft. LitFrank

DMV Rising Star DDK Releases Visual for “Fall In Luv” ft. LitFrank - Maryland Artist Drops Emotionally Charged Anthem from 'Verona' Shot in NYC’s Times Square BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maryland…

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 06:22 GMT

Heavy Metal band, Thredge, Releases New Single, 'Am I Human Yet?'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a cultural moment dominated by artificial intelligence, curated identities, and algorithmic pressure, Los Angeles-based heavy metal outfit Thredge releases a defiant and visceral new …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 05:43 GMT

CHINESE RAP ICON GAI MAKES HIS LAS VEGAS DEBUT

One Night Only. Saturday, April 11, 2026 · Dolby Live at Park MGM, Las Vegas. Special Guest: Bridge. The Only Announced North American Date on the Tour. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ideali Projects — a global …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 21:46 GMT

Countdown to DigiFest® Temecula 2026

TEMECULA, CA, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The countdown to DigiFest®’s 10th anniversary has begun! The excitement is building as the nonprofit JDS Creative Academy team is hard at work, transforming JDS Studio into a fully …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 21:08 GMT

Rhythm & Blues Music Built Billion-Dollar Industries-So Why No R&B Hall of Fame After 60 Years ?

Anyone that has ever profited off the backs of rhythm and blues artists need to show support to build a permanent landmark hall of fame in their honor DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For more than 80 years, Rhythm …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 20:31 GMT

HIP Video Promo Presents: Porter Block premieres new music video 'Gift Or A Curse' on BuzzMusic

Porter Block Turns Life's Fickle Nature Into an Irresistible New Single "Gift Or A Curse" NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It’s no secret that the music industry favors evolution, always on the …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 20:09 GMT

HIP Video Promo Presents: J.a.y. Young premieres new music video "Love.hate." on Music-News.com

J.a.y. Young Holds Love and Loss in the Same Breath on Soul-Stirring New Single "Love.hate." TX, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hip hop and storytelling go hand in hand, and J.a.y. Young stands as one of Houston’s finest …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 18:22 GMT

PLA Media Announces Partnership with Rising Indie Pop Artist Anour

Syrian-born, Montreal-based breakout gains international momentum as she joins the PLA Media client roster. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Continuing its focus on globally minded, genre-defining talent, PLA …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 16:44 GMT

Heider González Brings Colombian ‘Parranda’ Music to a Global Audience

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Heider González, a Colombian artist, troubadour, and experience creator, is redefining traditional “parranda” music by blending heritage, nostalgia, and contemporary sounds. …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 16:42 GMT

Michael Gilas to Headline The Cutting Room on April 8 with Special Guest Brian Kennedy

A night of resilience, storytelling, and charting music comes to life on one of NYC’s most intimate stages. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising singer-songwriter Michael Gilas is set to headline an unforgettable night …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 16:23 GMT

Brandon Carmody 'AI' is released worldwide

Brandon Carmody's "AI" rips the band aid off the most controversial topic of our time artificial intelligence. PORTLAND, OR, UNITED STATES, April 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Brandon Carmody's "AI" rips the band aid off the …

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