Networks in New Zealand and Canada say audiences have indicated that they no longer wanted to hear the singer’s music.
Tag: Music
Ukraine Singer Is Pulled From Eurovision After Her Patriotism Is Questioned
Anna Korsun, whose stage name is Maruv, was officially dropped after a contract dispute. But officials had doubted her loyalty because of a planned tour in Russia.
Calling K-Pop Stars ‘Identical,’ South Korea Tries to Limit Their Influence
“Are all the singers on television music programs twins?” new broadcast guidelines asked. Critics compared them to the censorship handed down during the country’s dictatorship.
Saudi Arabia, Trying to Lure Tourists, Hosts Music Festival Near Ancient Tombs
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman aims to liberalize parts of society and promote the arts, but that could be overshadowed by violent acts under his rule.
Fyre Festival’s Organizers Didn’t Pay a Restaurant Owner, So GoFundMe Donors Stepped In
With two documentaries bringing new attention to the 2017 music festival disaster, people raised more than $167,000 for a Bahamian restaurant owner who was exploited.
Twisted Sister Clashes With Australian Politician Over Rock Anthem
Members of the American rock band objected to the use of their song “We’re Not Gonna Take It” for a political advertising campaign.
Guitarist Has Brain Surgery, and Strums All the Way Through
Musa Manzini, a jazz bassist, was awake and playing slowly as surgeons performed an “awake craniotomy,” which allowed them to remove a brain tumor without causing damage.
Music Festivals Are Gaining Popularity in Asia. Just Not With Officials.
Conservative governments have been canceling Western-inspired events, which they see as threats to public safety, political stability or social and religious values.
K-Pop Band BTS Is Dropped From Japanese TV Show Over T-Shirt
An appearance by the South Korean band was canceled because of a T-shirt one of its members once wore, featuring a photo of the bombing of Nagasaki.