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Kneecap to Perform at 2025 Glastonbury Festival Despite Calls to Drop Band
The controversial Belfast rap band Kneecap will still appear at the 2025 Glastonbury music festival in the U.K., organizers announced Tuesday. Kneecap keeping its Glastonbury billing by performing on the West Holts Stage on June 28 follows political pressure to drop the band after one of its members, Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh, was charged with a terror offense in the U.K. after an incident on Nov. 21 at a venue in north London. More from The Hollywood Reporter Faster Pussycat Singer Taime Downe Opens Up About Late Fiancée's "Heartbreaking" Death After She Went Overboard on 80s Cruise Animated Werewolf Movie 'Dog of God' Debuts Wild Trailer With Hitler Look-Alike Getting Tortured (Exclusive) GKids Acquires Japanese Anime 'ChaO' for North America (Exclusive) The group, whose members include Naoise Ó Cairealláin and J.J. Ó Dochartaigh, has drawn widespread criticism and the attention of the Metropolitan Police after online videos showed the band allegedly calling for the death of British parliament ministers, as well as chanting 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah.' It is illegal in the U.K. to express support for Hezbollah as it is considered a terrorist organization in Britain. And in April, Kneecap displayed political messages about the ongoing war in Gaza during the group's Coachella set, after which a number of Kneecap concerts in Germany were canceled. Kneecap, responding to the criticism, apologized to the families of murdered members of Parliament and claimed they have faced 'deliberate distortions and falsehoods.' The band also denied they have ever supported Hamas or Hezbollah. While Glastonbury has retained Kneecap on their billing, the band was dropped from Scotland's TRNSMT festival for a July 11 concert over police concerns for safety. 'Due to concerns expressed by the Police about safety at the event, Kneecap can no longer perform at TRNSMT,' the rap group said on X. Kneecap also announced a replacement concert at the O2 Academy in Glasgow for July 8, which has already sold out. Glastonbury, set to run June 25 to 29 at Worthy Farm, Somerset, gets extensive play on the BBC's radio and TV services. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Most Notable Deaths of 2025 Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More
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3 days ago
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Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe breaks silence on fiancee's mysterious cruise ship death
Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe has opened up about his fiancee Kimberly Burch's death for the first time since she plunged over the side of a cruise ship following an alleged argument with the '80s glam rocker on March 2. 'It's a roller coaster,' Downe, 60, said during SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk on Friday, May 30. 'I'm hanging in there. I'm just taking it a day at a time. 'And everybody thought going out on the road and doing what I do and being with my family in my band would be good for me,' he continued, reports the New York Post. 'So I've taken their advice and I'm doing this. We're going out with some cool bands.' Downe and Burch, 56, were on-board Royal Caribbean ship Explorer of the Seas for an '80s-themed cruise where Faster Pussycat was performing alongside other bands like Men at Work, Squeeze and Tiffany. But on the first night of the seven-day voyage, Burch fell to her death while the ship was out to sea between Miami and the Bahamas. Burch's mother told entertainment website TMZ that the tragedy happened shortly after her daughter and Downe got into a 'heated' argument and that Burch had been drinking shortly before falling overboard. Downe added that his fiancee's shocking death was 'alcohol and prescription-related' during his interview with Trunk. 'So I blame alcohol and pills on it,' he said. 'There's no way I'd touch booze. For me, that's just completely disgusting in my brain, you know what I mean?' 'So I've got some hatred for booze, 'cause I loved the hell out of Kimberly, and it was just hard to deal with,' the House of Pain singer continued. 'We spent basically nine years together.' 'This is just heavy s**t,' Downe added, 'and I'm just looking forward to playing shows and having fun'. While the Poison Ivy vocalist said that 'it is what it is,' he also admitted that it's 'good to talk about it' three months after his fiancee's disappearance and death. 'It's good to talk about it. It's good to talk about it with my friends, my close-knit friends,' he said. 'But I don't really wanna talk about it with strangers, 'cause it doesn't seem appropriate'. 'It is what it is,' Downe added. A video of the incident, which has since been obtained by investigators, reportedly showed Burch climbing the cruise ship's railing before plunging off. It is still unclear whether she purposely jumped or accidentally fell. Her body was never recovered. Her brother, Keith, exclusively told The Post in March that his family is 'lost' without Burch. 'We feel lost … We have no answers at all,' he said. 'Something happening to one of your loved ones, and not even knowing what happened — it's awful'. Her family also addressed her death in a Facebook on March 4. 'She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her,' her loved ones stated. 'We ask for prayers during this time for our family as we try to wrap our minds around this heartbreaking tragedy. 'We love and miss you, Kimberly Burch!' Meanwhile, Downe and Faster Pussycat kicked off a new tour on May 30 in Las Vegas. The band will be on the road until early July. 'I just think it'll be very therapeutic to get to see a bunch of fans and a bunch of friends across the country,' Downe said of Faster Pussycat's current tour. 'So I think it'll be helpful'.
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe finally breaks silence on fiancee's mystery cruise ship death
Faster Pussycat frontman Taime Downe has finally broken his silence on the mysterious cruise ship death of his fiancee Kimberly Burch. Burch, 56, fell to her death 'from a room balcony' on the first night of The 80s Cruise on the Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Explorer of the Seas on March 2. Realtor Kimberly had traveled on the seven day cruise to support Taime, who was performing with the punk band. The cruise departed from Miami and was set to visit Nassau, San Juan, and Labadee. A grieving Downe, 60, said on SiriusXM's Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk via Blabbermouth on May 30 he was 'hanging in there' as he navigates life without his longtime partner, saying: 'I'm just taking it a day at a time. 'And everybody thought going out on the road and doing what I do and being with my family in my band would be good for me. 'I loved the hell out of Kimberly, and it was just hard to deal with. We spent basically nine years together. 'I don't wanna get into what her psyche was at the time, but there's a lot of things that make up people's lives at a certain time of their life... It's been hard on everybody.' Downe also hit back at doubts over his sobriety amid his loss, saying: 'There's no way I'd touch booze. For me, that's just completely disgusting in my brain.' Hours before Burch's death she had posed up with Downe on the ship and wrote: 'We made it to @the80scruise.' Kimberly is said to have gone overboard on the first day of the cruise around 11pm PST - with a guest claiming on X she had 'jumped from the balcony of her 8th floor room' 80 miles from Miami. They wrote: 'Currently on the #RCL Explorer of the Seas for the #80scruise. Unfortunately, we have a "woman overboard' situation and boats have been deployed. We are currently 80+ miles from Miami at 11pm PST. Not good. 'It looks like the woman "jumped" from the balcony of her 8th floor room after an argument with her partner. This is our 15th cruise, and the first time we've actually experienced this. 'Clearly, the priority is recovering the woman. And the boat has turned around and is at a dead stop. They have deployed boats for the search. Could be a long night.... Another guest wrote: 'Person overboard on Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas. On the 80s Cruise. Just saw a great show by Squeeze, then it was announced a person is overboard. Ship is stopped and searching. Other nearby ships helping. Guests aboard the ship posted messages about the search on X A US Coast Guard spokesperson said the incident happened roughly 20 miles from Freeport, Bahamas. The Coast Guard deployed a helicopter crew and other personnel to assist the Royal Bahamas Defense Force in their search - which was later suspended. Kimberly and Taime had been together for around 'five or six years.' A passenger also told THR: 'There was an announcement over the PA saying someone went overboard so the ship was going to stop and turn around to try and locate the person. '[The] ship was stopped for a few hours. Safety boats were deployed with floodlights to illuminate the surrounding area. Another cruise ship nearby had its floodlights on searching as well. My wife spoke with some people on one of the decks saying they heard that it was a woman and it was caught on camera. Can't confirm though. 'Eventually the ship powered up and off we went. This morning a PA announcement said that the US Coast Guard had taken over the search. We arrived at Nassau, Bahamas a few hours behind schedule. No excursions were canceled. Haven't heard anything since.' previously contacted representatives for Taime Downe, The 80s Cruise and Royal Caribbean for comment. Kimberly's mother Carnell Burch told TMZ Taime had called her to reveal Kimberly had died and that it is 'still unclear' whether her daughter jumped or accidentally fell from the ship, although she is 'confident Kimberly would not purposefully hurt herself.' Kimberly was drinking on the cruise, Carnell said, which was 'out of character for her' and Carnell claimed her daughter had had an argument with Taime before her death. Carnell added her daughter was not suffering from depression or emotional issues at the time and was excited for the trip, which was in its first day and featured musical acts including Squeeze, Adam Ant, Tiffany and Men at Work. Glam metal band Faster Pussycat formed in 1985 comprised of Downe, guitarists Greg Steele and Brent Muscat and bassist Kelly Nickels. They forged a successful career over the late 1980s and early 1990s, selling over two million records worldwide They have released four albums, Faster Pussycat (1987), Wake Me When It's Over (1989), Whipped! (1992) and The Power and the Glory Hole (2006). They broke up in 1993, but reformed in 2001. Former drummer Brett Bradshaw died on March 26, 2021, at age 50.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
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Offset to Perform in Russia Despite Label's Boycott
Offset has announced a performance in Russia set for April despite his parent label, Universal Music Group, having suspended all operations and closed offices there, shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. The Migos rapper confirmed plans for a performance at Moscow's MTC Live Hall on April 18 with a post to his Instagram Story on Tuesday (March 4), which included a flyer featuring himself and a link to ticketing information. More from Billboard Universal Music Group Pulls Out of Russia Fiancée of Faster Pussycat's Taime Downe Dies After Going Overboard on '80s Cruise Bring Me the Horizon React to Liam Gallagher's Praise of 'Wonderwall' Cover Set is currently signed to Motown Records under the Universal Music Group umbrella. Billboard has reached out to reps for Offset as well as Universal Music Group and Interscope/Capitol for comment. UMG announced it was pulling out of Russia in March 2022, after the country launched its attack on Ukraine. 'We urge an end to the violence in Ukraine as soon as possible,' a spokesperson for UMG said at the time. 'We are adhering to international sanctions and, along with our employees and artists, have been working with groups from a range of countries to support humanitarian relief efforts to bring urgent aid to refugees in the region.' Other major Western music companies — such as Live Nation, Sony Music and Warner Music Group — also exited the country. However, some artists are starting to work their way back to performing in Russia. DaBaby, who is signed to Interscope Records/Universal Music Group, posted clips of his time in Moscow last week, where he performed a show. Offset has stayed busy on the music side in 2025. He returned with his island-tinged single 'Ten' on Valentine's Day. 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
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05-03-2025
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Faster Pussycat Singer Taime Downe's Fiancée Reportedly Falls off Cruise
Kimberly Burch, the fiancée of Faster Pussycat singer Taime Downe, was involved in a tragic incident during The '80s Cruise. The trip, which featured live performances from several rock bands, took a devastating turn when she allegedly went overboard. Authorities launched a search effort, but many details about what happened remain unclear. In this article, we will delve into the details of the tragic incident involving Taime Downe's fiancée. Kimberly Burch, the fiancée of Faster Pussycat's lead singer Taime Downe, is presumed dead after reportedly falling overboard on a Royal Caribbean cruise. The tragic incident occurred on March 2, the first night of The '80s Cruise, a seven-day trip that set sail from Miami. According to Kimberly's mother, Carnell Burch, Downe personally called her to inform her of the situation. She stated that Kimberly had been drinking before she fell, which she found unusual for her daughter. However, the exact circumstances of how she went overboard remain uncertain. (via TMZ) Royal Caribbean confirmed that the crew immediately launched a search and rescue mission. The U.S. Coast Guard also assisted in the search, which took place about 20 miles off the coast of Freeport, Bahamas. Despite these efforts, Kimberly's body has not yet recovered and the Royal Bahamas Defense Force later suspended the search. Kimberly Burch had joined Downe on the cruise as Faster Pussycat was among the scheduled performers, alongside acts like Squeeze, Tiffany, Adam Ant, and Men at Work. The couple had reportedly been together for more than five years. Burch was 56 years old at the time of the incident. Kimberly Burch's family has not yet spoken directly with authorities and is now seeking answers regarding the incident. Her mother expressed disbelief that Kimberly would have intentionally harmed herself, emphasizing that she was excited about the trip. Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on The post Faster Pussycat Singer Taime Downe's Fiancée Reportedly Falls off Cruise appeared first on Mandatory.
