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Kanye 'Ye' West to perform in Russia - a first since invasion of Ukraine in 2022

If the concerts ‌scheduled for 10 and 11 October go ahead, the controversial US rapper would become the first major Western music star to perform in Russia since the country launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Around 34,000 fans attend Kanye West concert at Algarve Stadium

After shows were cancelled in the UK, France and Poland, the American rapper finally performed in Portugal on Friday at the Algarve Stadium before 34,000 fans.

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Kim Kardashian’s 13-year-old daughter North West had her hands pierced — and sparked a parenting debate

IN FOCUS: Kardashian has faced backlash after her 13-year-old daughter released a single titled ‘Piercing on My Hand’ alongside pictures of her new dermal piercings. Ellie Muir speaks to a parenting expert about whether the backlash is warranted and the advice for parents navigating big questions around tattoos and piercings

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Judge allows Kanye West gigs in Netherlands to go ahead despite Jewish group protests

"The feeling we are getting is that it is okay if you are antisemitic," said the Netherlands' Central Jewish Council after the court ruling. The controversial rapper is set to perform in the Dutch city of Arnhem this weekend.

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Kanye West claims to have broken audience record during Turkey gig amid bans in EU countries

The "largest stadium performance of all time," according to Kanye 'Ye' West, who is attempting an EU comeback after 12 years away and amid recent cancellations in several European territories.

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'Unacceptable': Israeli community anger over public support for Kanye West concert in Portugal

The Israeli community has asked the Faro and Loulé councils and the government not to grant any public finance to the show, which is set to take place in the Algarve on 7 August.

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Kanye 'Ye' West Portugal concert to go ahead - government will take action in case of risk

Kanye West is scheduled to perform at the Algarve Stadium on 7 August. However, with the cancellation of several shows across Europe, doubts have been growing as to whether the concert will take place. The organisation guarantees that the event will go ahead and points to concerns about sales alone.

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Italy under pressure over Kanye ‘Ye’ West gig after UK, France, Poland and Switzerland cancellations

The European leg of controversial rapper’s 2026 tour has so far been derailed by several cancellations over his past antisemitic remarks. Gigs in UK, France, Poland and Switzerland have already been axed, and his upcoming Italian concert is now under pressure from trade unions and politicians.

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More European countries cancel Kanye ‘Ye’ West gigs – Will the EU tour go ahead?

Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled, as more European countries are turning their backs on the controversial rapper amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments.

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Kanye West postpones French concert a week after UK ban

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez was trying to prevent Kanye West from performing at Marseille's Velodrome stadium on 11 June, because of his anti-Semitic comments.

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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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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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Keir Starmer 'deeply concerned' by upcoming Kanye ‘Ye’ West UK gigs as sponsors pull out of festival

Kanye ‘Ye’ West, who has previously been criticised over his antisemitic remarks, will top the bill for all three nights of the upcoming Wireless Festival in the UK. The Prime Minister has expressed concerns over this booking, and several top tier sponsors are already backing out...

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Finsbury Park is not the place to rehabilitate Kanye West's career

Is a public park in the middle of North London’s Jewish communities really a sensible venue for a comeback?

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Mayor of Marseille opposes Kanye West concert over 'unapologetic Nazism'

Benoît Payan said the rapper is “not welcome” to perform at his scheduled concert at the Velodrome stadium on 11 June.

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Kanye West apologises for past antisemitism in full-page ad in Wall Street Journal

The controversial rapper, now known as ‘Ye’, apologised for his antisemitic comments, denying he is a Nazi. His letter comes after a string of vile remarks and days before the release of his new album.

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Kanye ‘Ye’ West threatened with immediate arrest in Brazil over pro-Nazi remarks

“No one who promotes Nazism will play or sing any words on public equipment belonging to the City Hall,” said São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes.

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Kim Kardashian says dating is 'less and less appealing' after her divorce

Kim Kardashian has admitted the idea of dating has "become less and less appealing" the longer she's been single.

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Kris Jenner Reduced To Tears In Viral Scene From Kanye West’s New Documentary

A heated confrontation between Kanye “Ye” West and Kris Jenner is a major flashpoint in the new documentary In Whose Name?, sparking big conversations about family, mental health, and responsibility. The film by Nico Ballesteros opened in US cinemas on September 19 and followed Ye through a turbulent period of his…

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Slovakian music festival Rubicon featuring Kanye ‘Ye’ West cancelled

Following a petition calling for controversial rapper Kanye 'Ye' West to be dropped from the line-up of the upcoming edition of Rubicon in Bratislava, the festival has been cancelled entirely. Here's everything you need to know.

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Australia cancels Kanye ‘Ye’ West's visa over Hitler song

Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke confirmed the news that Ye would be blocked from entering the country over the controversial rapper's song titled 'Heil Hitler'.

Euronews

Thousands sign petition opposing Kanye West’s headline slot at Slovak music festival

The petition brands Kanye West “one of the world’s most prominent antisemites,” citing, among other things, his sale of a T-shirt featuring a swastika on his website.

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In A Real Meeting Of The Minds, Piers Morgan Interviewed Kanye West & It Did Not Go Well

"He's a snivelling little coward and he's an antisemite and a Hitler worshipper. That's what I would have asked him if he'd had the balls to sit there and take the questions."

Euronews

Kanye ‘Ye’ West new album drop overshadowed by yet another disgusting social media meltdown

‘Bully’ by name, bully by nature. Again.

Marie Claire

Bianca Censori’s naked Grammys stunt looks like clear exploitation

The model and Ye muse’s latest outfit is more unsettling than sexy

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