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Express Tribune
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Aaron Taylor-Johnson leads Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf' as Lily-Rose Depp eyes possible reunion in cast
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is set to star in Werwulf, the upcoming werewolf horror film from director Robert Eggers. The project marks a reunion for the actor and director following their collaboration on the gothic vampire feature Nosferatu. Lily-Rose Depp, who also starred in Nosferatu, is currently in discussions to join the cast of Werwulf. The film is scheduled for a Christmas Day 2026 release in North America. Eggers co-wrote the script with longtime collaborator Sjón, following their previous work on The Northman. Werwulf will continue Eggers' exploration of folklore and myth through a stylised horror lens. The project is being produced by Tim Bevan and Eric Fellner of Working Title, alongside Eggers and Sjón. Chris and Eleanor Columbus of Maiden Voyage are on board as executive producers. Eggers has built a consistent partnership with Focus Features, which backed his earlier titles including The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, and Nosferatu. The latter, a reimagining of the 1922 silent film, featured Depp as a young woman pursued by vampire Count Orlok, portrayed by Bill Skarsgård. Taylor-Johnson played Friedrich Harding, a sceptic of the vampire myth. The film earned $40 million in its opening weekend and grossed over $181 million worldwide. Taylor-Johnson recently appeared in 28 Years Later, with prior roles in Kraven the Hunter, Bullet Train, Tenet, and Godzilla. Depp's previous credits include The Idol, Wolf, Silent Night, and Voyagers.
Express Tribune
29-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Azealia Banks cancels UK festivals over alleged Palestine pressure, threatens legal action
Azealia Banks has withdrawn from two upcoming UK music festivals, citing alleged pressure from organizers to make a political statement regarding Palestine. The rapper announced her cancellation from Boomtown and Maiden Voyage—both scheduled for August—via social media, claiming she was urged to publicly say 'Free Palestine' or risk being dropped from the lineups. Banks shared her frustration on X, writing, 'The promoters have been stressing me out for weeks trying to force me to say 'Free Palestine'… I'm not dealing with the threats.' She also expressed her refusal to participate in what she described as 'cheap group think,' accusing the festivals of trying to 'extort' her. Her post concluded with inflammatory language and criticism she characterized as a reaction to what she described as 'overt antisemitism.' So guys, I am cancelling Boomtown and Maiden Voyage, the promoters have been stressing me out for weeks trying to force me to say free Palestine and threatening to cut me from the bill because I won't say free Palestine and I'm not dealing with the threats and I'm not putting on… — Azealia Banks (@azealiaslacewig) June 25, 2025 In response, both festivals confirmed Banks' removal from their respective lineups. Boomtown stated: 'Following her post on X, we can confirm Azealia Banks has withdrawn from the line-up. For clarity, Boomtown does not and will never dictate the personal views and beliefs of performers.' Maiden Voyage echoed the sentiment, confirming her departure and noting a replacement act would be announced. @BoomtownFair Hi Azealia I just had further long call with the heads of Boomtown and Maiden Voyage , the update is that both festivals feel they no longer have any choice but to write a joint statement taking you off the line-up Both festivals are under spiralling pressure,… — Azealia Banks (@azealiaslacewig) June 26, 2025 Banks disputed Boomtown's statement, calling it 'lies,' and shared a screenshot of a letter from her team alleging that both festivals faced mounting pressure from boycott groups, artists, and sponsors in response to Banks' past social media activity. The letter suggested that a public statement might help reverse the decision, but also noted potential legal implications. The rapper, known for her outspoken views, made it clear she intends to pursue legal action. 'Now comes the lawsuit,' she wrote, indicating plans to identify and potentially sue artists, sponsors, or groups she believes influenced the decision to drop her from the events. Ok so now comes the lawsuit and in discovery id like to find out who the artists and sponsors are so i can sue them too. We're not having this. — Azealia Banks (@azealiaslacewig) June 26, 2025
Fox News
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Rapper pulls out of music festivals alleging they wanted her to make ‘free Palestine' statements onstage
Musician Azealia Banks said on Wednesday she canceled her performances at two upcoming U.K. festivals because they asked her to make anti-Israel statements on stage. The rapper and singer took to X earlier this week to announce that she was pulling out of the Maiden Voyage Festival in London, as well as the Boomtown Festival in Hampshire. She alleged that event promoters said she needed to push pro-Palestinian slogans during her performances. "So guys, I am cancelling Boomtown and Maiden Voyage, the promoters have been stressing me out for weeks trying to force me to say free Palestine and threatening to cut me from the bill because I won't say free Palestine and I'm not dealing with the threats and I'm not putting on a f------ hijab," she wrote. The "Luxury" singer's lengthy post continued. She alleged that both events threatened to cut her acts if she didn't comply with the requests, and noted that she went ahead and pulled out first because she didn't agree with the demands. "They're both basically trying to extort me - by insinuating that I need to say I support Palestine or they will drop me from the gig BUT I would much rather drop them and not associate with anything that has cheap group think b------- attached to it." Still, Banks wasn't finished. She continued, "If they want to allow some no-name DJs to bully them into desecrating the nature of this music ecosystem and make ME the issue - whilst there being absolutely no ethical consumption under capitalism. Then that's fine." "More thinly veiled racism and overt antisemitism from the f------ gays for Hamas." Banks continued her thread, clarifying that she harbored no ill will towards Gaza or the Palestinian people, but that she was tired of the political statements surrounding it. "And no, I'm not saying f--- actual Palestine. But f--- your dumb a-- slogans and performative b-------. Yall wanna make a stance so bad but stand for absolutely nothing." She then accused people in the media of having outrage over something they know nothing about, adding, "And all of a sudden yall are throwing around words like genocide and Zionist not even knowing the meaning of those words while you drive around in ur teslas and leave comments from your iPhones all built off the backs and the blood of children working in mines from dusk til dawn." "Kiss my a--," she added. On Saturday, Banks followed-up on X, saying, "This Palestine s--- is boring and exhausting. Now I have to mute the word on every platform and go back to ignoring it. I REALLY don't give a f--- anymore lmfao, yall are not getting in my happy music space with that s---." In a statement, Boomtown Festival disputed Banks' claims that promoters tried to get her to say anything, though it confirmed she had been dropped. "Following her post on X in the early hours of this morning, we can confirm that Azealia Banks has withdrawn from the lineup and will no longer be performing at Boomtown Festival. For clarity, Boomtown does not and will never dictate the personal views and beliefs of performers," a spokesperson stated. Maiden Voyage Festival did not immediately reply to Fox News Digital's request for comment, though the festival's Instagram page confirmed that Banks "will no longer be performing" at the event.
Extra.ie
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Azealia Banks causes outrage again... but what happened when she took on Ireland?
Azealia Banks is under fire once again after dropping out of two festival appearances and making some horrid comments after claiming promoters were trying to force her to say 'Free Palestine.' The controversial star was due to play at Boomtown in Hampshire in early August and at Maiden Voyage in Burgess Park, London a few days later, but has since seemingly pulled out of both. Writing on X on Wednesday (June 25), Banks said: 'So guys, I am cancelling Boomtown and Maiden Voyage, the promoters have been stressing me out for weeks trying to force me to say 'Free Palestine' and threatening to cut me from the bill because I won't say it and I'm not dealing with the threats and I'm not putting on a f*cking hijab. Azealia Banks is under fire once again after dropping out of two festival appearances after claiming promoters were trying to force her to say 'Free Palestine.' Pic:'They're both basically trying to extort me – by insinuating that I need to say I support Palestine or they will drop me from the gig BUT I would much rather drop them and not associate with anything that has cheap group think bullsh*t attached to it'. 'If they want to allow some no-name dj's to bully them into desecrating the nature of this music ecosystem and make ME the issue – whilst there being absolutely no ethical consumption under capitalism. Then that's fine'. 'More thinly veiled racism and overt antisemitism from the f*cking gays for Hamas,' she concluded, before signing off: '#F**KPALESTINE.' The controversial star was due to play at Boomtown in Hampshire in early August and at Maiden Voyage in Burgess Park, London a few days later, but has since seemingly pulled out of both. Pic:Azealia's outrageous comments have sparked a huge backlash online and following the recent controversy, we decided to look back at the time the rapper managed to anger the entirety of the Ireland back in 2019. Banks used the phrase 'inbred leprechauns' and asked 'don't you have a famine to go die in?' in an Instagram post following a sold out gig in Dublin. Before the gig in The Academy, the star had already got into an altercation with Aer Lingus staff where she called Irish women 'ugly.' Writing on X on Wednesday (June 25), Banks said: 'So guys, I am cancelling Boomtown and Maiden Voyage, the promoters have been stressing me out for weeks trying to force me to say free Palestine' Pic:Aer Lingus said it had a 'strict no tolerance policy towards disruptive guest behaviour,' after videos of her behavior went viral. Banks complained about the airline's staff and said they treated her 'like an animal.' She claimed that she 'had her bags deep in the plane' and a flight attendant was asking her questions. Banks added: 'I was trying to find my passport and I didn't have the answers and she was staring at me. I said don't stare at me.' The rapper said the flight attendant then spoke to the captain and staff 'crowded round me like I'm some sort of animal.' She said she 'got off the plane,' adding: 'I've worked too hard in my life to be cornered.' Banks was then forced to take the Ferry to Ireland to perform her scheduled Dublin gig. Yikes!
Metro
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Azealia Banks cancels UK festivals with claims she was pressured to 'support Pal
Azealia Banks has announced that she will no longer be performing Boomtown of Maiden Voyage after 'dealing with threats' from organisers. The controversial American rapper, 34, took to social media to claim that she was being forced to say she supports Palestine or be cut from the lineup, a claim the promoters deny. Taking to X, the 212 singer told her fans: 'So guys, I am cancelling Boomtown and Maiden Voyage. 'The promoters have been stressing me out for weeks trying to force me to say free Palestine and threatening to cut me from the bill because I won't say free Palestine and I'm not dealing with the threats and I'm not putting on a f***ing hijab. She added: 'I would much rather drop them and not associate with anything that has cheap group think bull***t attached to it. 'If they want to allow some no-name dj's to bully them into desecrating the nature of this music ecosystem and make ME the issue – whilst there being absolutely no ethical consumption under capitalism. Then that's fine. She clarified her stance in a following tweet that read: 'And no, I'm not saying f**k actual Palestine. But f**k your dumb a** slogans and performative bulls**t. Y'all wanna make a stance so bad but stand for absolutely nothing.' She continued to share various messages to her fans on social media, taking aim at organisers and performative Palestine supporters. Boomtown confirmed in a statement to Metro that they have not, and would not, dictate the beliefs of performers. 'Following her post on X in the early hours of this morning, we can confirm that Azealia Banks has withdrawn from the lineup and will no longer be performing at Boomtown Festival. 'For clarity, Boomtown does not and will never dictate the personal views and beliefs of performers,' a spokesperson said. The festival announced in January 2024 that it would be fundraising for Medical Aid for Palestinians, and an optional donation was put on all ticket purchases. The festival is set to take place from August 6 to August 10 at the Matterly Estate, Hampshire. Maiden Voyage Festival will take place on August 9 in Burgess Park, London. The change in lineup comes just weeks after Banks took to social media to claim that she was a Zionist. 'It should all be Israel. Palestine cannot support itself without help from other countries so the people should just leave or become naturalised Israelis,' she shared on X. 'Palestine is not a country. The area is called JUDEA for a reason.' The star has become known for her controversial comments, and throughout her career has been accused of homophobia, transphobia and xenophobia towards a variety of different nationalities. Notably, the star has shared a number of rants on X and Instagram, taking aim at various celebrities including Zayn Malik, Skai Jackson, and Kanye West. More Trending In 2016, she filed a police report against Russell Crowe after falling out during a hotel suite party. She also found herself at the centre of controversy in 2021 when she posted a video on Instagram of her exhuming the remains and collecting the bones of her dead cat, Lucifer. Metro has reached out to Maiden Voyage Festival for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Michael Cera reveals relatable reason he 'turned down' Harry Potter role MORE: Diddy's explicit 'freak-off' texts revealed as sex trafficking charges are updated MORE: Brad Pitt says he's 'missed the window' to have a gay experience
