Kanye West postpones France show after officials said he was ‘not welcome’

Ye has postponed a concert in France that was scheduled for this summer, after officials in the country said he was not welcome and threatened to ban him over his antisemitic comments and songs. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The news comes just over a … Read more

‘Summer House’ star Amanda Batula apologizes amid West Wilson relationship backlash

“Summer House” star Amanda Batula issued an apology on her Instagram story on Friday in the wake of controversy surrounding her relationship with co-star West Wilson. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Wilson’s ex, Ciara Miller, was Batula’s close friend on the show, prompting many fans … Read more

Trump promised to cut electric costs in half. Bills in energy-rich West Virginia now top mortgages

RAINELLE, W.Va. — Every month, Rebecca Michalski takes a deep breath before opening her electric bill. She lives on a fixed income, and heating her small house this winter has been staggering: Her February charge was $940.08 — more than her check. It makes no sense. She turns the lights off during the day and … Read more

Kanye West blocked from traveling to U.K. for a music festival

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Kanye West blocked from entering U.K. after criticism over past antisemitic remarks

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West was barred Tuesday from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in July, after a backlash over Ye’s history of antisemitic remarks. Festival organizers canceled the three-day outdoor event as a result of the travel ban and said those who had bought tickets would … Read more

Kanye West offers to meet Jewish community as pressure builds for U.K. ban over festival backlash

LONDON — Ye has offered to meet members of the Jewish community in Britain, as he responded for the first time Tuesday to growing backlash over his status as headliner of a London music festival. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The rapper, formerly known as … Read more

British Prime Minister criticizes London festival for booking Kanye West over his record of antisemitism

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was concerned about planned concerts in London by rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts and released a song called “Heil Hitler.” The 48-year-old hip-hop artist, who in recent years has become known just as Ye, is scheduled to headline the Wireless Festival in London … Read more