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Controversial Brit punk-rappers' gig axed over Charlie Kirk statements
Punk rap duo Bob Vylan have had their next gig cancelled after frontman Bobby Vylan made controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's death on stage. The frontman has denied claims he celebrated the shooting of the ring-wing activist.
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US comedian misses daughter’s graduation due to Donald Trump threats
Donald Trump previously referred to comedian and TV host Rosie O'Donnell as a “threat to humanity” and said he was considering "taking away" her US citizenship - despite a Supreme Court ruling that expressly prohibits him or the government from doing so.
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'The Mandalorian' actress Gina Carano settles lawsuit with Disney
Gina Carano had sued Disney and Lucasfilm for wrongful termination after she was fired in 2021 - following a social media post in which the actress compared being a Republican to being a Jew during the Holocaust. The case had been scheduled to go to trial next year - with the funding of Elon Musk.
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Donald Trump weighs in on Sydney Sweeney-American Eagle controversy
The American Eagle ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has the tagline "Sydney Sweeney has great jeans" and sparked debate over race and beauty standards. Now, Donald Trump has commented on the controversy by writing that Sweeney has the “HOTTEST AD OUT THERE” - while also bashing Taylor Swift...
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Sydney Sweeney jeans ad backlash intensifies with viral takedown
The controversial ad campaign by American Eagle featuring Sydney Sweeney has sparked heated debate over its messaging, which has been compared to Nazi propaganda. Now, singer Doja Cat has mocked Sweeney in a viral video...
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Explained: Why is Sydney Sweeney’s fashion ad being called ‘Nazi’?
American fashion retailer American Eagle and Hollywood actress Sydney Sweeney have been the subject of fierce criticism for a jeans advert which was aimed at raising awareness about domestic abuse. Instead, the campaign has sparked backlash over racial undertones. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Ex-Pink Floyd member could face trial over Palestine Action support
Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters faces possible prosecution after declaring that Palestine Action “is not a terrorist organisation". As of 5 July 2025 in the UK, the organisation is considered a terrorist group under the Terrorism Act 2000.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of the most serious charges – racketeering and sex trafficking of ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as "Jane". The heavily followed trial has been running in New York since May.
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