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Social media (and Donald Trump) reacts to Taylor Swift's engagement
It's all everyone is talking about: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have announced their engagement. Celebrities, Swifties, royals, businesses and even Donald Trump have reacted to the news. Here's everything you need to know.
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Snoop Dogg backlash over LGBTQ+ representation comments in Disney film
The rapper said he went to see the 2022 animated film 'Lightyear' with his grandchildren, which resulted in them asking him several questions about same-sex couples. He's apparently "scared to go to the movies" now...
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Kneecap cancel US tour due to ‘close proximity of next court hearing’
The Irish rap trio, who performed in Paris on Sunday night despite pro-Israel supporters attempting to disrupt their performance, confirmed the cancellation of their upcoming US tour - but that they have a surprise in store...
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In Pictures: Millions join parade at London's Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival, an enormous celebration of Caribbean culture, is widely recognised to be the largest street party of its kind in Europe. This year, an estimated two million people joined the festivities in west London.
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Will Smith accused of using AI for ‘embarrassing’ tour video
Many are convinced that Will Smith and his team have doctored a video promoting the rapper-actor's ongoing tour so that the crowds appear larger. It’s not a great look, especially with the existential threat AI poses for musicians...
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Romania welcomes the world to celebrate composer Georges Enescu
The 27th edition of the George Enescu International Festival is underway with classical music, opera, interactive events and much more taking place throughout Romania as the country marks the 70th anniversary of the death of its most famous composer.
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What's behind the mass music festival boycott in UK over the weekend?
Several bands pulled out from the Victorious music festival over the weekend, in some cases just hours before their scheduled performances. They were standing in solidarity with the Irish folk group The Mary Wallopers, who had their set cut short for displaying a Palestinian flag.
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Kneecap head to Rock en Seine festival amid increased scrutiny
The French Minister of the Interior has reiterated his zero-tolerance stance towards any disorder. The owner of France’s most popular music festival said to those who oppose the presence of Kneecap on stage: “To claim that supporting the Palestinian cause is a threat to public order is deplorable."
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Gabala Music Festival: Six days of opera and jazz in the Caucasus
In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan
Every summer, the Gabala International Music Festival turns this Azerbaijani mountain resort into an open-air stage, hosting world-class jazz, opera and orchestras against the backdrop of the Caucasus.
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Kneecap rapper in UK court over alleged support for terror group
Kneecap member Mo Chara is scheduled to appear in court today in London. The Metropolitan Police has issued Public Order Act conditions for today’s court date, which has prompted Kneecap to react: "It is a distraction from war crimes that the British State support."
