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 · Apr 7
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. Bored Panda · Apr 7
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 · Apr 7
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 · Apr 7
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 · Apr 7
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. Evening Standard · Apr 7
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 The Guardian - UK · Apr 7
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. Evening Standard · Apr 7
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 Fashion Central · Apr 7
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 The Independent UK · Apr 7
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 Evening Standard · Apr 7
Ladysmith Black Mambazo star Albert Mazibuko dies aged 77 Singer performed with South African choral group for 55 years The Independent UK · Apr 7
Jewish groups refuse Kanye West meeting over Wireless Festival controversy IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 7
The Independent UK · Apr 7 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 · Apr 7 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
BANG Premier · Apr 7 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 · Apr 7 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
The Guardian - UK · Apr 7 UK Jewish groups threaten protests if Kanye West’s Wireless shows go ahead Campaign Against Antisemitism calls on rapper to cancel gigs, while rapper offers to meet Jewish representatives
Evening Standard · Apr 7 Kanye West offers to meet British Jewish community ahead of London performance The rapper is due to perform at Wireless Festival for three nights in July
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Government considering whether Kanye West should enter UK after antisemitic comments Presale tickets for Wireless Festival are released at 12pm on Tuesday
Euronews · Apr 7 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.
BANG Premier · Apr 7 David Schwimmer brands Kanye West a 'hate-mongering bigot' in explosive statement Friends star David Schwimmer has blasted Wireless Festival and its remaining sponsors for not taking action after the backlash over Kanye West's booking.
Evening Standard · Apr 6 Wireless tickets to go on sale after promoter defends Kanye West appearance The Government has been urged to ban West from entering the UK to perform at Wireless Festival because of antisemitism.