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The 1975‘s Matty Healy has delivered a lengthy speech regarding the band’s recent ban from Malaysia for criticising the government’s LGBTQ+ stance at their show in Texas last night (October 9).The band were banned from Malaysia after their set was cut short during day one of Good Vibes Festival on July 21, when Healy criticised the Malaysian government for anti-LGBTQ laws during their headlining set at Kuala Lumpur’s Good Vibes Festival.Healy also kissed bandmate and bassist Ross MacDonald on the lips onstage before their set was cut short two songs later – just seven songs into their setlist – and it was announced that the band were, from then, banned from Malaysia.Future Sound Asia (FSA), the organiser of Kuala Lumpur’s Good Vibes Festival (GVF), then demanded the band pay RM12.3million (£2,099,154) in damages after Healy‘s “indecent behaviour” caused the cancellation of the festival, with artists and vendors complaining of lost earnings. The Malaysian LGBTQ+ community also condemned Healy over his actions, arguing that: “Foreigners don’t get to come in and shit on us and tell us how to do things, especially when they only make it worse for us”.During the band’s set last night, ahead of their performance of ‘Love It If We Made It’, Healy gave his views on the incident and spoke about in great length.Matty Healy’s full speech on Malaysia incident in Fort Worth tonightThanks to Emily and talktorossabouit#The1975 #SATVB pic.twitter.com/1DfP18kXND— The 1975 TH (@the1975_thteam) October 10, 2023Matty Healy’s full speech on Malaysia incident transcribed by 1975Archives #The1975 #SATVB pic.twitter.com/lkhBcBKXxF— The 1975 TH (@the1975_thteam) October 10, 2023“Alright ladies and gentlemen,” he began.

Lana Del Rey has responded to a Christian influencer who accused the singer of witchcraft after an energy wave knocked fans down during a gig this year.This summer, video clips emerged from a Del Rey concert in Mexico which showed the crowd being knocked over by a surge of energy.It wasn’t clear what exactly caused the domino effect, but one expert said it could have been “progressive crowd collapse” when “the momentum of one person knocking into another increases significantly”.Five weeks ago, a Christian influencer called Traci Coston posted a video to Instagram in which she insisted that the event was “not normal” and accused the singer of practising “witchcraft”.Captioning the clip “Demonic Energy Knocks Over Lana Del Rey Crowd”, Coston said demons were being “invited into the crowd and into you when you attend”.“These demons will destroy your life. How do I know? Because people come to me for deliverance to get rid of the demons that they get through stuff like this.”She concluded by asking viewers to “please give your life to Jesus” because he “frees” and “protects” people.A post shared by Traci Coston (@traci.coston)Del Rey, who has attended church gatherings this year and has previously said in interviews that she believes in God, appeared to find the video recently and commented her response.“B!tch I know the Bible verse for verse better than you do,” Del Rey wrote (via Stereogum).

DPR Live has announced that he will take a hiatus from the DPR collective and release his next album under his real name, Hong Da-bin.The rapper co-founded the Dream Perfect Regime (DPR) label with fellow members Ian, Cream and REM in 2014, and has released three EPs and one album, 2020’s ‘Is Anybody Out There?’, as part of the collective.In an Instagram Live broadcast last night (October 9), Hong told fans he was taking a break from DPR and the DPR Live moniker. “I hit a point where I told Ian and Cream, ‘I can’t do these shows anymore, bro.

Bryan Adams has announced a three-night residency at the Royal Albert Hall and UK dates for next year – purchase tickets for the tour here.The ‘Summer of ’69’ musician will perform at the iconic London venue from May 13 to May 15, 2024, where he will perform one album in full each night – ’18 Til I Die’, ‘Reckless’ and ‘So Happy It Hurts’ – along with his greatest hits.The Canadian music icon has also announced UK dates for his global ‘So Happy It Hurts’ tour, which will see Adams visit Coventry (May 17), Sheffield (18) and Cardiff (19) directly after his London run.The tour also includes a show at Dublin’s 3Arena on May 21 and The SSE Arena in Belfast on May 22.Tickets for London shows will go on general sale at 9am BST this Friday (October 13) from here. Fans can access the exclusive pre-sale at 9am BST on Thursday (October 12) by signing up here.

The Dinosaur Hour on the channel from Sunday October 29. As shown in a recent trailer, confirmed celebrity guests include Stephen Fry, Sir Trevor McDonald, Tim Rice and Caitlyn Jenner.Speaking on GB News, however, Cleese said he “couldn’t get people on” to talk about certain issues.“There’s a good part to woke, and a bad part,” Cleese said.

Seinfeld reunion might be on the cards, 25 years after the show came to an end.During a stand-up show at the Wang Theatre in Boston on Saturday (October 7), the comedian teased the possibility of a reworked version of the show’s finale.Asked whether he liked the sitcom’s divisive final episode, Seinfeld replied: “Well, I have a little secret for you about the ending. But I can’t really tell it because it is secret.“Here’s what I’ll tell you, OK, but you can’t tell anybody.

Paramore have teased that a David Byrne remix of a ‘This Is Why‘ track could be on the way soon.Last Friday (October 6), the band shared an “almost remix” album with reworked versions of tracks from their latest album featuring Foals, Wet Leg, Remi Wolf, Romy, Julien Baker and more.Paramore have now confirmed that there’s more to come, having revealed during an in conversation event with writer Amanda Petrusich for The New Yorker Festival last week that a track with the Talking Heads frontman was left off the new release.According to Stereogum, Petrusich mentioned that Byrne was involved. “There was someone that [Amanda Petrusich] mentioned who was going to be on this record but we’re saving it for something,” frontwoman Hayley Williams said.“So, all I’m going to say is it’s fucking insane.

Amazon has slashed the price of a Ninja air fryer that proved so popular when it first launched, it crashed the Ninja website. The Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker, Air Fryer and Multi Cooker has been hailed a 'game changer', with customers claiming they've ditched their ovens and microwaves since trying it, and now it's the cheapest it's ever been.The Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker, Air Fryer and Multi Cooker normally costs £249.99.

Happy Mondays star Shaun Ryder has given a health update afer the male menopause “left him unable to speak” or “leave the house”. Shaun has now said Hormone Replacement Therapy has changed his life as he now uses testosterone gel to boost his libido and energy.The I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! star admitted that the condition left him “miserable”, and told The Sun that he was “tired all the time” and “could barely be bothered leaving the house”. Shaun revealed to the publication: “My libido was gone and I was miserable.

Strictly Come Dancing judge Shirley Ballas has revealed she is being more 'cautious' about her own personal safety since the alleged Holly Willoughby's 'kidnap plot'. Holly Willoughby is currently on 'indefinite leave' from This Morning following an alleged plot to 'kidnap and murder' her. Gavin Plumb appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Friday, 6 October, charged with soliciting to commit murder and incitement to commit kidnap of the star.

A set of earbuds that have been produced by Amazon and have Alexa built in are currently over 60 per cent off in the Big Deal Day sales.

World Mental Health Day on October 10 aims to encourage more people to talk about mental health and show others how important it is to encourage people to ask for help. More than one million adults across Scotland have experienced levels of anxiety stopping them from living their daily lives, recent research from the Mental Health Foundation suggests.

A drink driver who killed a Kilmarnock pensioner on holiday just months after getting his licence back has been jailed for almost 11 years.

Amazon's Prime Big Deals Day is finally here for bargain hunters - and it includes a popular Revlon hot air brush that has been hailed as "better than Dyson."

A local politician has donated £50,000 he fundraised by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to the cancer treatment unit at Perth Royal Infirmary.

Peter Caranicas Deputy Editor Awards contender “Poor Things” will open EnergaCamerimage, the cinematography-focused film festival that will take place in Torun, Poland, on Nov. 11-18. The film, starring Emma Stone and directed by Greek helmer Yorgos Lanthimos (“Dogtooth,” “The Lobster”), won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Coronation Street fans were left screaming at their TV screens as Tim Metcalfe made a potentially fatal mistake. Viewers of the ITV soap have been left in tears as they fear the much-loved character has been killed by Stephen Reid.

Beauty buffs are ditching expensive perfumes for a £6 Amazon body fragrance that has been hailed 'heaven in a bottle'. The budget body spray has had more than 145.2m views on TikTok, with fragrance lovers claiming it 'lasts all day and night', despite its purse-friendly price tag.

Skincare is a major part of our daily routines, and there’s no better time to stock up on your go-to products or to try something new than when it’s on sale. With Amazon Prime Day upon us, now is the perfect opportunity to add those skincare saviours to your cart, and we’ve found some of the best deals and discounts to help you save big on your beauty regime.

Emmerdale’s Mackenzie Boyd has a huge decision to make tonight after a car crash leaves two characters in danger, the show’s spoilers have revealed. Viewers will recall that a few weeks ago, Mack cheated on his partner, Chloe Harris, with his ex, Charity Dingle, but he decided to keep it a secret.

Coronation Street fans think they have spotted a red herring that may mean Tim Metcalfe survives his attack at the hands of Stephen Reid. Viewers of the ITV soap were left 'sobbing' as they watched the much-loved character left for dead after a dramatic stand-off with the Weatherfield serial killer.

Gorka Marquez was quick to send a sweet message to his 'partner' Nikita Kanda as she opened up about her exit from Strictly Come Dancing. The couple faced elimination for the second consecutive week on the BBC show after their movie week jive on Saturday night.

Christian Eriksen believes there are two main reasons why Manchester United have struggled for form in the opening weeks of the new season.

Boots shoppers are snapping up a five-star rated electric toothbrush that has been slashed by £380. Dentists and dental hygienists recommend electric toothbrushes over traditional toothbrushes for a deeper clean that will keep expensive dental appointments to a minimum, and keep teeth as clean and healthy as possible.

There ain’t no party like an S Club party - and the party is kicking off here in Manchester this week.

60 Minute Makeover DIY expert Ben Bryant is fighting for his life after he was involved in a terrifying fire in his home in Gravesend, Kent.The star nearly lost his life after he fell asleep with a chip pan on his stove before his neighbors raised the alarm after spotting smoke coming from his flat. The 35-year-old DIY expert was left on life support for three and a half days after being rescued from the fire which ripped through his flat destroying "everything he owns". Ben spent over a week in hospital where medical professionals desperately worked to clear his lungs after the tragic fire on October 2.

The explosive dinner parties on Married at First Sight UK have become legendary, with tensions running high as couples confront each other. But what goes on behind the scenes of these dramatic gatherings? Here's a sneak peek into the hidden secrets of the MAFS UK dinner parties. Former MAFS UK bride Amy Christophers, who appeared in the 2021 series, spilled the beans on one significant factor contributing to the tension: the food.

Caledonia Gladiators won their first league game in the club’s new home last Thursday night in front of a sellout crowd.

Victoria and David Beckham have been a power couple since their relationship began in 1997 and have cemented themselves as one of the most solid couples in showbiz.

The moment Meghan Markle was caught on camera defying the rules of royal etiquette has gone viral.

As we approach the midpoint of autumn, there has never been a better time to book a tranquil getaway in the Scottish countryside.

Lanarkshire Nerf fans have a treat in store when a Halloween-themed battle comes to Centre West in East Kilbride.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Italian genre specialist Stefano Sollima, who is known for gritty TV series “Gomorrah” and Hollywood movies “Sicario: Day of the Soldado” and “Without Remorse,” is shooting Netflix original limited series “Il Mostro” about the string of sex-related murders that took place outside Florence from the late 1960s to the mid-1980s. “Il Mostro,” which translates as “The Monster,” is the moniker given to the alleged serial killer who committed eight double murders, preying on couples parked in cars in secluded places around Florence. The still unsolved case marks one of the longest investigations into the most brutal serial killings in Italy’s history.

EXCLUSIVE: “The UK’s role in the media multiverse” will take up plenty of airtime at the RTS Cambridge Convention, according to Theresa Wise, as the great-and-the-good of the TV industry prepare to gather for the biannual get-together.

EXCLUSIVE: Ryan Donowho (The O.C.) is set to topline Art of a Hit (fka Excelsis), an indie psychological horror film directed by Gaelan Draper that will begin shooting in France this month under a SAG Interim Agreement. Rounding out the cast are Rob Raco (Riverdale), Charlie Saxton (Hung), Tim Jo (This Is Us), Allie MacDonald (Under the Silver Lake), James Earl (White Men Can’t Jump), and David Valdes (Speechless). Draper and Saxton co-wrote and are co-producing under their Dewey & Bug banner.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Investors cheered as TKO Group Holdings, the new parent company of UFC and WWE, clambered into the Wall Street ring. Shares of TKO, which began trading Tuesday on the New York Stock Exchange, closed up 2.6% on the day, to $103.22 per share after opening at $102. TKO Group has a market capitalization of $8.57 billion, per data from CNBC.