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Belfast Telegraph
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Kneecap presale sells out ‘in seconds' following cancelled gig
The concert was announced on Wednesday after Kneecap revealed the band's performance at the Scottish festival TRNSMT will not go ahead. Taking to social media the west Belfast group said: 'The pre-sale sold out in 80 seconds. "New record that - remaining general sale go up Saturday 10am. These will also go in seconds.' Kneecap are now set to play in the O2 Arena in Glasgow on July 8. They were due to take to the stage at the Glasgow-based festival, which is scheduled to take place from July 11-13. The festival has announced a star-studded line-up including Biffy Clyro, 50 Cent, Snow Patrol, and Fontaines DC — the popular Irish band scheduled to perform alongside Kneecap in Belfast later this year. Posting on X on Wednesday, the group said their performance had been cancelled due to 'safety concerns'. They said: "Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap can no longer perform at TRNSMT. 'To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights and hotels to see us play, we are is out of our hands. 'Glasgow has always been a huge city for us. We've played there many many times, with no issues – ever. Make of that what you will.' Back in April, Scotland's First Minister John Swinney called for the organiser of the festival to reconsider the group performing after footage emerging that allegedly showed a member saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.' A Police Scotland spokesman said: 'Any decision on the line up at TRNSMT is for the organisers and there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked. 'Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event. 'We have also passed on information from the public around safety concerns to allow organisers to make an informed decision on the running of the festival.'
BBC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Manchester city centre tram disruption during Oasis and Parklife
Trams in Manchester city centre will face disruption during two major summer events, Oasis and Parklife services will run from Piccadilly Gardens to Piccadilly Station between 3 June and 10 August, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) Metrolink network is currently undergoing a £150m upgrade which includes replacing older sections of tram track between the two said it was looking at transport alternatives during the two months of disruption. The city is prepares for two major events at Heaton Park in June and festival on 14 and 15 June and the Manchester leg of the Oasis tour, on 11, 12, 16, 19 and 20 80,000 people are expected to attend Parklife festival across the weekend, where rap star 50 Cent and Charli XCX will and Noel Gallagher are reuniting for the Oasis 2025 tour which include five sold-out gigs on the grounds of the Manchester City Council-owned park. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kneecap Removed From Scottish Festival Following Safety Concerns From Police
Northern Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap will no longer be appearing at Scotland's TRNSMT festival this July following safety concerns from law enforcement. The Belfast outfit had been scheduled to appear at the Glasgow festival this July, appearing on a lineup that also features 50 Cent, Gracie Abrams, Fontaines D.C., and more. However, local law enforcement had expressed concerns about the band's appearance only last week, claiming that 'there was no prior consultation with Police Scotland before acts were booked.' More from Billboard Shaun Cassidy Gets Ready for the Longest Tour of His 45-Year Career: 'I Felt the Need to Connect with People' 'Luther' Ties 'Not Like Us' for Most Weeks at No. 1 on Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs Chart Bono Cheekily Weighs in On Springsteen Vs. Trump Squabble: 'There's Only One Boss in America' 'Officers have highlighted the potential reaction of such a large audience to this band would require a significant policing operation in order to support the delivery of a safe event,' a police spokesperson explained. Now, it appears as though those concerns have resulted in tangible actions, with Kneecap taking to social media on Wednesday (May 28) to reveal they would no longer be performing 'due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event.' 'To the thousands of people who bought tickets, flights and hotels to see us play, we are sorry…it is out of our hands.' they wrote. 'Glasgow has always been a huge city for us. We've played there many many times, with no issues – ever. Make of that what you will.' Kneecap have since announced an additional performance at Glasgow's O2 Academy for July 8 'to try to make up for' their removal. The trio has also been quick to set the record straight about the specifics of the lineup shift, clarifying online reporting by writing 'Kneecap didn't 'pull out' of TRNSMT – Kneecap were removed.' News of Kneecap's removal from TRNSMT comes after two German music festivals similarly revised their lineups, and last week's reporting of member Mo Chara, born Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, being charged with a terrorism offense by London's Metropolitan Police. Ó hAnnaidh was investigated and subsequently charged for allegedly showing support for militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah in historic videos. Both are proscribed as terror groups according to U.K. law, and considered an offense under the Terrorism Act 2000. He is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18, with the band issuing a statement to note they 'deny this 'offence' and will vehemently defend ourselves.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Business Insider
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Insider
Diddy's beef with 50 Cent popped up at mogul's criminal trial during mention of shared manager Chris Lighty
Sean "Diddy" Combs' feud with 50 Cent was highlighted in testimony at the mogul's criminal trial. Combs' ex-assistant testified about a gun-related comment he made after a press event with 50 Cent. Combs made the comment in an elevator to music manager Chris Lighty, Capricorn Clark testified. Sean "Diddy" Combs' long-running feud with rapper 50 Cent was spotlighted in testimony given at the hip-hop mogul's criminal sex-trafficking trial this week. 50 Cent later took an online jab at Combs over the Tuesday testimony from Combs' former personal assistant and top executive, Capricorn Clark. While on the witness stand in Manhattan federal court, Clark was asked by prosecutor Mitzi Steiner whether Clark ever heard Combs discuss guns during her stint working for the music tycoon. Clark responded "once" and then went on to describe a time following an MTV press event that involved 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson III. Following the event, which both Combs and Jackson attended, Clark told the jury that Combs mentioned the rappers' beef to late music manager Chris Lighty, who at the time represented both men. Lighty, who also managed artists like Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, and Mariah Carey, was found dead from a gunshot wound in his Bronx apartment in 2012. His death was later ruled a suicide by the New York City medical examiner. Combs "was doing MTV press with 50 Cent and after the interview wrapped up, myself, Puff, and Chris Lighty got in the elevator," Clark said, referring to Combs as "Puff." Clark testified that while in the elevator, "Puff told Chris, because they were having some sort of issue, like, 'I really don't like all the back and forth, I don't do that, I like guns.'" "And what's the issue, with an individual?" the prosecutor asked. "He had an issue with 50 Cent," Clark said. Clark — who also testified that Combs kidnapped her at gunpoint in 2011 and made threats against her life — said Combs' demeanor was "very serious" when he brought up his fondness for guns. Following the testimony, Jackson took the opportunity to troll Combs on Instagram writing in a caption: "Wait a minute PUFFY's got a gun, I can't believe this I don't feel safe 😔LOL." View this post on Instagram A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) Jackson has been working on a documentary for Netflix about the sex assault allegations against Combs. The feud publicly erupted when Jackson released a 2006 diss track accusing Combs of knowing who killed rapper Notorious B.I.G. in 1997. Combs' trial is now in its third week. Prosecutors allege that for two decades, the one-time near-billionaire led a criminal enterprise that involved the sex trafficking of his ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie Ventura, and another woman. If convicted of the sex trafficking and racketeering charges against him, Combs could face up to life in prison.
Belfast Telegraph
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Belfast Telegraph
Kneecap gig at music festival cancelled as police express ‘safety concerns'
Kneecap has announced that the band's performance at the Scottish festival TRNSMT will not go ahead. The west Belfast rap trio were set to take to the stage at the Glasgow-based event taking place from July 11-13 and has announced a star-studded line-up with the likes of Biffy Clyro, 50 Cent, Snow Patrol and Fontaines DC – the popular Irish band scheduled to perform with Kneecap in Belfast later this year.
