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The Latest Breaking News from Kanye West

Kanye West's Controversial Festival Concerts Canceled After UK Government Bans Rapper From Country

That's one way to stop a concert.

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Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Make Romance Instagram Official in Tokyo

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton publicly confirm their relationship with an Instagram Reel showcasing a thrilling Ferrari ride in Tokyo

International Business Times UK

Jonah Hill reacts to ‘bizarre’ Kanye West post about 21 Jump Street making him ‘like Jewish people again’

Hill maintained that the rapper is ‘probably the greatest artist ever to live’

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Is Kanye West Banned From Performing in UK? Boss's Defiant Defence as Five Major Sponsors Pull Out

Kanye West will keep his headline slot at London's Wireless Festival despite backlash and sponsor withdrawals, with Festival Republic defending the decision.

International Business Times UK

Kanye West blocked from travelling to UK by government - Wireless Festival has been cancelled

Controversial American rapper Kanye 'Ye' West has been blocked from entering the UK to perform at the Wireless music festival after a mounting backlash over his planned summer headline slot. Now, the 2026 edition of the Wireless Festival has been axed.

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Reason

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

The Independent UK

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from UK

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The Independent UK

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’

The Independent UK

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from entering UK

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

Evening Standard

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.

Evening Standard

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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The Guardian - UK

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

Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

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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Evening Standard

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

The Independent UK

Ladysmith Black Mambazo star Albert Mazibuko dies aged 77

Singer performed with South African choral group for 55 years

The Independent UK

Jewish groups refuse Kanye West meeting over Wireless Festival controversy

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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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