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The Age
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Thom Yorke reveals ‘heavy' mental health toll after walking off stage during Melbourne show over silence on Gaza
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has revealed his mental health suffered a heavy blow after he stormed offstage during a solo show in Melbourne last October when he was heckled by a pro-Palestine protester. Yorke on Saturday posted an eight-page statement on Instagram about the war in Gaza, saying he remained in shock that his 'supposed silence' was perceived by some as complicity with Israel. In the post he also called Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu an extremist. Footage filmed of the fiery exchange on October 31, taken by a member of the audience during the encore of Yorke's second show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, showed a man in the crowd yelling about the 'Israeli genocide of Gaza' and the devastating death toll. Yorke responded: 'Hop up on the f---ing stage and say what you wanna say. Don't stand there like a coward, come here and say it. You want to piss on everybody's night? OK, you do it, see you later then.' The audience member screamed, in part, 'How many dead children will it take for you to condemn the genocide in Gaza?' In the statement, the musician directly addressed the incident, saying 'some guy shouting at me from the dark last year … didn't really seem like the best moment to discuss the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.' Yorke said his silence had been an attempt to show respect for all those who were suffering and those who had died during the conflict. However, he said this had allowed 'opportunistic groups to use intimidation and defamation to fill in the blanks'.
Sydney Morning Herald
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Thom Yorke reveals ‘heavy' mental health toll after walking off stage during Melbourne show over silence on Gaza
Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke has revealed his mental health suffered a heavy blow after he stormed offstage during a solo show in Melbourne last October when he was heckled by a pro-Palestine protester. Yorke on Saturday posted an eight-page statement on Instagram about the war in Gaza, saying he remained in shock that his 'supposed silence' was perceived by some as complicity with Israel. In the post he also called Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu an extremist. Footage filmed of the fiery exchange on October 31, taken by a member of the audience during the encore of Yorke's second show at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, showed a man in the crowd yelling about the 'Israeli genocide of Gaza' and the devastating death toll. Yorke responded: 'Hop up on the f---ing stage and say what you wanna say. Don't stand there like a coward, come here and say it. You want to piss on everybody's night? OK, you do it, see you later then.' The audience member screamed, in part, 'How many dead children will it take for you to condemn the genocide in Gaza?' In the statement, the musician directly addressed the incident, saying 'some guy shouting at me from the dark last year … didn't really seem like the best moment to discuss the unfolding humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.' Yorke said his silence had been an attempt to show respect for all those who were suffering and those who had died during the conflict. However, he said this had allowed 'opportunistic groups to use intimidation and defamation to fill in the blanks'.
Scoop
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
OneRepublic Announce Eagerly Awaited Return To Australia And New Zealand For The Sweet Escape Tour 2026
Press Release – Live Nation Entertainment Today GRAMMY® nominated US band OneRepublic, headed up by acclaimed singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, announce their highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand for The Sweet Escape Tour in February 2026. Special guest is award-winning pop superstar Zara Larsson. OneRepublic played to full houses across Australia and New Zealand in 2023, the band warmly embraced by local audiences, whilst Zara Larsson makes her long-awaited debut in the market following a string of airplay and chart hits, ready to share her high energy live show with fans. The Sweet Escape Tour commences at Auckland's Spark Arena on February 4, followed by Qudos Bank Arena Sydney on February 6, HOTA Outdoors on Gold Coast on February 11, Brisbane's Riverstage on February 12, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne on February 15, before concluding in Perth at RAC Arena on February 18. Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Australia and New Zealand. Mastercard Presale commences on Wednesday, May 28 at 1pm, concluding on Friday, May 30 at 1pm. Plus, preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets is available from Friday May 30 at 2pm. Check out for details. One NZ customers can be among the first to secure tickets during a pre-sale starting Wednesday, May 28 at 1pm. Head to My Live Nation members can secure tickets during the exclusive pre-sale commencing Thursday, May 29 at 1pm, concluding on Friday, May 30 at 1pm. General public tickets on sale Friday, May 30 at 2pm. All times are local. Notes: Since the group's debut, OneRepublic has amassed over 5 billion streams on Spotify alone. The band released their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, in 2007, including the 20 million selling hit single 'Apologize,' which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide and earned them a GRAMMY® nomination. The group's 2009 sophomore album, Waking Up, featured the smash singles 'All the Right Moves,' 'Secrets' and 'Good Life.' Shortly after in 2013, the band released their certified-platinum album, Native, which included the No. 1 hit and 41 million selling single 'Counting Stars.' OneRepublic released Oh My My, their fourth album in 2016 and their fifth album, Human, in 2021. In 2022, OneRepublic released their smash hit 'I Ain't Worried,' which was featured in the blockbuster hit, Top Gun: Maverick and boasts over 3 billion streams. In April of 2024, the group released their smash hit single with David Guetta, 'I Don't Wanna Wait,' which has amassed over 130 million streams globally since its release. They also shared 'Nobody (from Kaiju No.8),' which serves as the end credit song for the hugely successful manga-turned-Anime series Kaiju. No 8. Additionally, the group collaborated with Italian Electronic group Meduza and German artist Leony for the release of 'Fire,' the official song for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. Following the release of these singles, OneRepublic debuted their sixth album, Artificial Paradise, in July, featuring hits like 'Hurt' and 'Sink or Swim.' In the fall they released the deluxe of the album, which included their collaboration with Jelly Roll and acoustic versions of their hit songs. Most recently, the group released their track, 'Chasing Paradise', with Kygo to rave reviews. OneRepublic is singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, keys player Brian Willett, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher. Zara Larsson, 'One of pop's biggest and outspoken young stars' (The Guardian), provokes and pushes pop culture forward, with enlightened and energised anthems that soar and seduce all at once. With every move, she continues to quietly make history and break records: her platinum-certified 2017 full-length, So Good, notably stands out as one of the most-streamed debuts on Spotify by a female artist ever. Zara's growing catalogue boasts one smash after another, from 'Never Forget You', 'Lush Life', and 'Ain't My Fault' to Clean Bandit collaboration 'Symphony'. Along the way, she has received awards and nominations ranging from the Swedish Grammys, BRITS and MTV EMAs to even gracing the stage of the Nobel Peace Prize. Larsson has entered a brazen new era with 'Pretty Ugly'. The electro-blasted single and its gloriously messy music video lean all the way into the idea that — as Zara sings — 'sometimes a girl don't wanna be well-behaved.' The new song arrives ahead of Zara's fourth international album — coming later this year.
Scoop
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
OneRepublic Announce Eagerly Awaited Return To Australia And New Zealand For The Sweet Escape Tour 2026
Today GRAMMY® nominated US band OneRepublic, headed up by acclaimed singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, announce their highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand for The Sweet Escape Tour in February 2026. Special guest is award-winning pop superstar Zara Larsson. OneRepublic played to full houses across Australia and New Zealand in 2023, the band warmly embraced by local audiences, whilst Zara Larsson makes her long-awaited debut in the market following a string of airplay and chart hits, ready to share her high energy live show with fans. The Sweet Escape Tour commences at Auckland's Spark Arena on February 4, followed by Qudos Bank Arena Sydney on February 6, HOTA Outdoors on Gold Coast on February 11, Brisbane's Riverstage on February 12, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne on February 15, before concluding in Perth at RAC Arena on February 18. Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Australia and New Zealand. Mastercard Presale commences on Wednesday, May 28 at 1pm, concluding on Friday, May 30 at 1pm. Plus, preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets is available from Friday May 30 at 2pm. Check out for details. One NZ customers can be among the first to secure tickets during a pre-sale starting Wednesday, May 28 at 1pm. Head to My Live Nation members can secure tickets during the exclusive pre-sale commencing Thursday, May 29 at 1pm, concluding on Friday, May 30 at 1pm. General public tickets on sale Friday, May 30 at 2pm. All times are local. Notes: Since the group's debut, OneRepublic has amassed over 5 billion streams on Spotify alone. The band released their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, in 2007, including the 20 million selling hit single 'Apologize,' which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide and earned them a GRAMMY® nomination. The group's 2009 sophomore album, Waking Up, featured the smash singles 'All the Right Moves,' 'Secrets' and 'Good Life.' Shortly after in 2013, the band released their certified-platinum album, Native, which included the No. 1 hit and 41 million selling single 'Counting Stars.' OneRepublic released Oh My My, their fourth album in 2016 and their fifth album, Human, in 2021. In 2022, OneRepublic released their smash hit 'I Ain't Worried,' which was featured in the blockbuster hit, Top Gun: Maverick and boasts over 3 billion streams. In April of 2024, the group released their smash hit single with David Guetta, "I Don't Wanna Wait,' which has amassed over 130 million streams globally since its release. They also shared "Nobody (from Kaiju No.8),' which serves as the end credit song for the hugely successful manga-turned-Anime series Kaiju. No 8. Additionally, the group collaborated with Italian Electronic group Meduza and German artist Leony for the release of "Fire,' the official song for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. Following the release of these singles, OneRepublic debuted their sixth album, Artificial Paradise, in July, featuring hits like 'Hurt' and 'Sink or Swim.' In the fall they released the deluxe of the album, which included their collaboration with Jelly Roll and acoustic versions of their hit songs. Most recently, the group released their track, 'Chasing Paradise', with Kygo to rave reviews. OneRepublic is singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, keys player Brian Willett, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher. Zara Larsson, "One of pop's biggest and outspoken young stars' (The Guardian), provokes and pushes pop culture forward, with enlightened and energised anthems that soar and seduce all at once. With every move, she continues to quietly make history and break records: her platinum-certified 2017 full-length, So Good, notably stands out as one of the most-streamed debuts on Spotify by a female artist ever. Zara's growing catalogue boasts one smash after another, from 'Never Forget You', 'Lush Life', and 'Ain't My Fault' to Clean Bandit collaboration 'Symphony'. Along the way, she has received awards and nominations ranging from the Swedish Grammys, BRITS and MTV EMAs to even gracing the stage of the Nobel Peace Prize. Larsson has entered a brazen new era with 'Pretty Ugly'. The electro-blasted single and its gloriously messy music video lean all the way into the idea that — as Zara sings — 'sometimes a girl don't wanna be well-behaved.' The new song arrives ahead of Zara's fourth international album — coming later this year.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Why is Ice Cube Stuck Inside a Hotel in Australia?
It'll be awhile until Ice Cube is stateside due to the natural disaster that is headed toward Australia and other countries in the region. Until then, he'll stay in his hotel room. On Wednesday, March 6, during an interview on 'The Project,' an Australian talk show, Cube discussed how he's dealing with Tropical Cyclone Alfred. He told the crew, 'I'm staying clear of it. It's pretty cool, you know? I haven't been through a cyclone before.' He later joked, 'You know, I'm right here on the beach. The beach looks like it is going to be in the lobby in a minute.' Why was Cube in Australia in the first place? No, he's not just there to sightsee or enjoy time off — he's there to work. The West Coast MC is scheduled to perform live at the ICC Sydney Theatreon March 7 and the Sidney Myer Music Bowl on March 9. According to CNN, Tropical Cyclone Alfred is expected to hit the continent's eastern coast on March 7 or March 8 and has the strength of a category 1 hurricane Currently, Cyclone Alfred is approximately 150 miles off the coast and is moving as fast as 62 MPH, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. More from CNN: Authorities warned millions of residents in the storm's path to prepare for destructive wind gusts, flash flooding and storm surges that may combine with high tides. Flood watches have been issued across the coast, where rainfall of 200 to 400 millimeters (7.8 to 15.7 inches) is expected, and isolated totals nearing 500 millimeters (nearly 20 inches) are possible. The worst of the cyclone could be felt in the Gold Coast, where Cube's hotel is located. Hopefully, he doesn't plan on surfing or visiting the beach anytime soon and just stays safe in his hotel room. For the latest news, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
