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Kanye West barred from Australia over antisemitic song praising Hitler
Times LIVE
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American rapper Kanye West has been denied entry into Australia after the release of a controversial track in which he praises Adolf Hitler. The decision was announced by Australia's minister of home affairs Tony Burke who cited concerns about...
Why Did Usher Cancel His Australia Tour? Fans Disappointed As Announcement Offered No Explanation
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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July 4, 2025
A surprise cancellation of all 12 of Usher's shows in Sydney and Melbourne has left Australian fans feeling down under while organisers and ticket providers fail to give an explanation. Usher was scheduled to play six shows at Melbourne's Rod...
Ten baking tips (and life lessons) from Australia’s best bakers
The Guardian
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July 4, 2025
Baking: it’s part science, part craft, part magic. A mindful escape or total mystery, depending on who you ask. In writing The Bakers Book, a collection of recipes, kitchen notes and wisdom, I asked 36 Australian bakers for an essential piece of...
What’s On in Brisbane: Your Go-To Gig & Event Planner for 11–13 July 2025
Caboolture Today
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July 8, 2025
Brisbane comes alive this weekend with a packed calendar of live music, comedy, festivals, and roaming entertainment. From late-night laughs at the Powerhouse to family-friendly fun at Eat Street Northshore, there’s something for every mood and...
Australia cancels Kanye West's visa over Nazi song
Deutsche Welle
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July 2, 2025
Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed on Wednesday that the US artist Kanye West has had his Australian visa canceled after releasing a song that promotes Nazism. The rapper's track "Heil Hitler," which praises Nazi leader Adolf...
Australia cancels Kanye West’s visa over controversial ‘Heil Hitler’ song: ‘We don’t need that in Australia’
Forward
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July 2, 2025
Kanye West and Bianca Censori attend the 67th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, Feb. 2, 2025. (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) By Grace Gilson July 2, 2025 (JTA) — Incendiary rapper Ye, who was formerly known as Kanye West, has had...
Australia news as it happened: Education Minister admits childcare reform has taken too long; Wong says Trump administration ‘keen’ to meet PM; alert issued over rogue super schemes
The Sydney Morning Herald
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July 3, 2025
Circling back to shadow immigration spokesperson Paul Scarr, the Coalition senator said his party has “a lot of work to do” to repair its relationship with Australia’s migrant communities. Speaking on ABC’s Afternoon Briefing, Scarr reflected on...
Australia cancels Kanye West’s visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song release
The Times of Israel
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Australia canceled a visa for American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, after he released “Heil Hitler,” a song promoting Nazism, the country’s home affairs minister said Wednesday. The song, released in May, came a few months after West made...
This Week In Pop – 8 July 2025
Scenestr
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Welcome to This Week In Pop. This week, fresh from her surprise Glastonbury appearance, Auckland-born Lorde sees her fourth studio album, 'Virgin', charge onto the ARIA Albums Chart at #1 this week. It marks four for four from Lorde, as 'Virgin'’s...
Zoe follows in sister’s footsteps
Wyndham Star Weekly
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July 8, 2025
After spending 18 months travelling the country playing young Tina Turner, Truganina youngster Zoe Desmier can’t wait to step into a more classic role in the upcoming Melbourne season of Annie the Musical. Zoe, 11, will grace the stage of the...
Australia bans Kanye West from entering the country
Far Out Magazine
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July 2, 2025
(Credits: Far Out / YouTube Still) Kanye West has had his Australian visa revoked. The decision to block the rapper from entering the country was made due to the release of an antisemitic song called ‘Heil Hitler’ in May. Home Affairs Minister,...
Australia Revokes Kanye West’s Visa Over Nazi-Glorifying Song
News Central TV
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July 2, 2025
Australia has revoked the visa of American rapper Kanye West after he released a song perceived to glorify Adolf Hitler, according to an announcement by the government on Wednesday. West, who now goes by the name Ye, released the controversial...
Usher’s 2025 Australian Shows Have Been Cancelled
Music Feeds
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July 4, 2025
Usher‘s return to Australia, set for December 2025, has been abruptly cancelled. No official reason has been given, and the multi-platinum r&b star has not addressed the cancellation on social media. Refunds, however, are already in the process of...
Behind the music - Lotte Betts-Dean
RTE Ireland
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July 4, 2025
The West Cork Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 30th anniversary between 27 June and 6 July in Bantry with a programme including a performance from Australian mezzo soprano Lotte Betts Dean. We asked her the BIG questions . . . We need your...
Australia cancels rapper Ye’s visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song
Stabroek News
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July 2, 2025
SYDNEY, (Reuters) – Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has had his Australian visa cancelled after he released “Heil Hitler”, a song promoting Nazism, the country’s home affairs minister said today. The U.S. rapper released the song that praised...
'I travelled all the way from Australia to watch Oasis - I wouldn't have missed it for the world'
Manchester Evening News
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July 4, 2025
As Oasis' major reunion tour gets underway today, fans have said they have been “waiting for this day” all their lives and “wouldn’t miss it for the world”. Oasis will kickstart their long-awaited worldwide reunion tour in Cardiff tonight, which...
Australia cancels Kanye ‘Ye’ West's visa over Hitler song
Euronews
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July 2, 2025
Published on 02/07/2025 - 15:40 GMT+2 Kanye ‘Ye’ West has had his Australian visa cancelled following the release of the American rapper’s song ‘Heil Hitler’. The country’s home affairs minister Tony Burke confirmed the news that Ye would be...
90s music icon ‘finally on his way to being knighted’ after raising millions for charity
Metro
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July 4, 2025
It could be Sir Robbie Williams very soon (Picture: Getty) Robbie Williams is reportedly well on his way to receiving a knighthood due to his tireless efforts fundraising for charity and his contributions to music. The pop sensation, 51, has had...
The hidden cost affecting Australia's mining sector
Mining News
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July 4, 2025
Australia's mining sector is losing an estimated $460 million of productivity each year as a result of mental health issues, according to the Adelaide-based Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation. The underlying statistics are far more...
Australia Revokes Kanye West’s Visa Over ‘Offensive Comments’ and Pro-Hitler Song
Rolling Stone
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July 2, 2025
"We have enough problems in this country already without deliberately importing bigotry," Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke said Kanye West is no longer welcome in Australia. The rapper’s visa has been revoked following a slew of hate comments and...