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Wireless Festival CANCELLED after Kanye West banned from UK

Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the Home Office withdrew Kanye West’s ETA, blocking him from entering the UK.

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

Festival came under fire after announcing Kanye West as headliner

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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from UK

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Kanye West Breaks Silence On Wireless Festival Fallout As David Schwimmer Slams Rapper And Sponsors Pull Out

Kanye West’s show of remorse came after politicians and stars like David Schwimmer slammed the UK festival’s organizers for choosing him to headline.

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Kanye West banned from entering UK to headline Wireless Festival in row over antisemitic comments

It’s understood ministers blocked travel because his presence in the country would ‘not be conducive to the public good’

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Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK

The rapper, now known as Ye, was due to headline the festival in London.

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Murdered hotel worker’s mother wants action on small boats to stop criminals

Siobhan Whyte, whose daughter Rhiannon was stabbed to death in October 2024, said more people would be raped and murdered.

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Swinney urges Wireless organisers to ‘reflect’ on Kanye West booking

The First Minister was ‘not aware’ of the ongoing row over West playing Wireless Festival in London.

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Wireless festival cancelled after Kanye West banned from entering UK

Rapper had been booked to play at festival in London, prompting outcry over his past antisemitic remarks

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All options on table over Kanye West’s permission to enter UK, No 10 says

No 10 said decisions would be taken on a ‘case-by-case basis, in line with the law’ amid a backlash over the rapper’s antisemitic comments.

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Kanye West says 'I'm here' as UK weighs ban over antisemitism row

Rapper Kanye West has spoken out for the first time amid growing pressure to bar him from entering Britain ahead of his scheduled headline

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Lady Gaga apologizes to fans after canceling concert hours before showtime

Gaga was scheduled to perform at Montreal’s Bell Centre Monday as part of her Mayhem Ball tour

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David Schwimmer condemns Kanye West’s apology as he urges remaining Wireless sponsors to pull out

The Friends actor spoke out after three major brands withdrew support following backlash over the rapper headlining the music festival given his history of antisemitic remarks

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Ladysmith Black Mambazo star Albert Mazibuko dies aged 77

Singer performed with South African choral group for 55 years

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Jewish groups refuse Kanye West meeting over Wireless Festival controversy

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We won’t help save Wireless Festival by meeting Kanye West, say Jewish leaders

Festival organisers facing backlash over ‘appalling decision’ to book the US rapper

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Mapped: Where temperatures in the UK could reach 26C today

It could be the warmest April in six years if forecasters are correct and well above the 15C average for the month

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Kanye West vows to bring 'peace, and love' to Wireless Festival

Controversial rapper Kanye West has vowed to bring "peace, and love" to London's Wireless Festival and has offered to meet with "members of the Jewish community in the UK" to make amends over his antisemitic remarks.

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Ye offers to meet UK Jewish community as calls mount for him to be ditched from Wireless Festival

The British government says Ye should “absolutely not” perform at London’s Wireless Festival

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UK Jewish groups threaten protests if Kanye West’s Wireless shows go ahead

Campaign Against Antisemitism calls on rapper to cancel gigs, while rapper offers to meet Jewish representatives

Evening Standard

Kanye West offers to meet British Jewish community ahead of London performance

The rapper is due to perform at Wireless Festival for three nights in July

The Independent UK

Kanye West releases statement about Wireless Festival controversy

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Government considering whether Kanye West should enter UK after antisemitic comments

Presale tickets for Wireless Festival are released at 12pm on Tuesday

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Kanye West backlash escalates in UK as festival organiser defends booking - West issues statement

Wireless Festival organiser has defended the booking of Kanye 'Ye' West for this summer’s headline slot, while more sponsors drop out of the festival. Questions remain over whether the controversial rapper will be able to enter the UK. West has now issued a statement of his own.

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David Schwimmer brands Kanye West a 'hate-mongering bigot' in explosive statement

Friends star David Schwimmer has blasted Wireless Festival and its remaining sponsors for not taking action after the backlash over Kanye West's booking.

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