Kanye West is banned from entering the U.K., prompting cancellation of the Wireless Festival where he was set to headline. The move follows backlash over his antisemitic remarks and actions.
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Stevie Nicks was honored with her own Barbie doll at her Madison Square Garden concert in New York on Sunday. The doll, modeled after Nicks' appearance on the cover of Fleetwood Mac's 1977 album "Rumours," is a perfect encapsulation of the two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and her bewitching style. Already sold out, the doll is a fitting tribute to the iconic singer and her legacy, and a reminder of the battles she has fought and the lessons she has learned throughout her career.
On Thursday, authorities announced that a Texas grand jury had determined rapper Travis Scott was not criminally responsible for the 10 deaths and thousands of injuries that occurred at his 2021 Astroworld music festival. Nearly 2,400 people required medical treatment, and Scott has yet to publicly comment on the grand jury’s decision. The tragedy has left a lasting impact on the Houston community, and many are still searching for answers in the wake of the tragedy.
At a congressional hearing on Tuesday, senators and antitrust advocates criticized Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. for its alleged monopolization of the live entertainment industry. Joe Berchtold, Live Nation President and Chief Financial Officer, defended the company's practices, while Jack Groetzinger, CEO of ticketing platform SeatGeek, called for the dissolution of the common ownership of Ticketmaster and Live Nation. The Senate Judiciary Committee will continue to investigate Live Nation's practices to determine if they are in violation of antitrust laws.