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Controversial US hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa dies aged 68
"His vision transformed the Bronx into the birthplace of a culture that now reaches every corner of the world," said American rapper and producer Kurtis Walker (aka Kurtis Blow), who heads labor advocacy group The Hip Hop Alliance.
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'Infantile name calling': George Clooney responds to White House slur
The White House has lashed out at Oscar winner George Clooney for criticising Donald Trump’s threats to Iran: “The only person committing war crimes is George Clooney for his awful movies and terrible acting ability.” Now, the actor has responded, calling the comments “infantile name calling”.
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Viral sensation explained: What's with the Angine de Poitrine hype?
Angine de Poitrine have conquered the internet in a matter of weeks with their alien polka-dotted get-up and experimental math rock. Their recent YouTube video made them a viral sensation. Another here-today-gone-tomorrow act? Or are they the real deal?
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Wireless Festival cancelled as government blocks Kanye West UK entry
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 intensifies in UK as rapper 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 'concerned' by Kanye West gigs as sponsors drop 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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Controversial Easter confessions: Maurizio Cattelan's sinners hotline
For his latest work, Maurizio Cattelan wants you to confess... Absolution is at stake. To mark the start of Easter, as well as the 21st anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s death, the Italian artist has also made a limited edition of his most provocative and widely debated work... 666 of them.
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Donald Trump's AI images of Presidential Library slammed online
An AI-generated video of the Donald J Trump Presidential Library has been shared online. Social media users were quick to criticise the project, pointing out that while the skyscraper features a lot of gold, there's one notable absence: Books.
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Stars sign open letter urging closure of ICE facility in Texas
Hollywood stars, policy experts, and organizations are demanding the “immediate closure” of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas - which has been hit with numerous reports of abuse, disease and dehumanizing conditions.
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