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Daily Mirror
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- Daily Mirror
Kneecap gear up for Glastonbury performance - but it won't be shown on BBC
Irish rap trio Kneecap, who hail from Belfast, are gearing up for their Glastonbury performance at the West Holts stage at 4pm on Saturday. Their appearance at Worthy Farm has been surrounded by controversy for weeks with Prime Minister Keir Starmer even calling for their set to be scrapped after member Liam Og O hAnnaidh appeared in court, charged with for allegedly waving a flag in support of the banned terrorist group Hezbollah and chanting "up Hamas, up Hezbollah" during a performance in Brixton last November. O hAnnaidh, known by his stage name Mo Chara, was greeted with cheers from hundreds of fans as he and his bandmates Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh turned up at Westminster Magistrates' Court sporting "Free Mo Chara" T-shirts. Ahead of Glastonbury this weekend, due to the controversy over their band member's court case, there has been much public discussion about if they should perform at all. But, the performance is set to go ahead as planned. Here, we bring you all the latest and everything you need to know about the controversial set from the trio. Kier Starmer also commented on the situation. When questioned about whether he thinks the band should perform at the festival, he responded: "No, I don't. I think we need to come down really clearly on this. I won't say too much, because there's a court case on, but I don't think that's appropriate." However, their set was later defended by organiser he group are still set to perform. Talking to the BBC as the festival flung open its doors to thousands of revellers today, Emily Eavis was asked: "You are very used to people picking over every aspect of the lineup but the Prime Minister got involved this time, saying it wasn't appropriate for Kneecap to be playing, how have you responded to that?" Emily replied: "We haven't responded to that. At the moment we're just focusing on bringing the best festival to the people who want to come here. We're incredibly lucky that so many people want to come to Glastonbury, we have millions of people who want to come." However, she was then probed: "But it's quite a thing for the Prime Minister to comment, how did you react? How did you feel?" Looking somewhat irritated, Emily said: "I know, it is, there have been a lot of really heated topics this year, but we remain a platform for many, many artists from all over the world and, you know, everyone is welcome here." On Thursday, two days before their set at Worthy Farm, Kneecap shared a powerful message in the build-up. While the rap group will be taking to the stage at the iconic festival, their set will not be shown live on the BBC following the fallout from their political gestures at previous shows. The group shared a short film calling for urgent attention to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Taking to Instagram, they shared the video which opened with a public service announcement graphic that reads: "Please pay attention," in the opening credits. They then read a statement condemning genocide as they draw from sources including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, The Lancet, and multiple UN agencies. The words are accompanied by a series of animated illustrations on screen, while as well as interviews with doctors and activists. In the caption for the upload, the group wrote: "Kneecap is not the story. Genocide in Gaza is. "See it. Say it. Censored.' is an artist-led alternative PSA presented by kneecap that demands urgent action to stop the genocide unfolding in Gaza. "Created by a coalition of artists and powered by the testimony of medics and activists, the film builds on reports from Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch and UN agencies, to lay out the facts and call for vital action: STOP THE GENOCIDE." Kneecap are 'not likely' to have their upcoming Glastonbury performance shown on the BBC, following controversy over band member Mo Chara's court case. The band's slot at Glastonbury is under scrutiny, but with the rapper bailed until later in the summer, the show will go on ahead of this weekend's festival. Speaking from Westminster last week, he told fans: "For anybody going to Glastonbury, you can see us there at 4pm on the Saturday. "If you can't be there we'll be on the BBC, if anybody watches the BBC. We'll be at Wembley in September. But most importantly: free, free Palestine." BBC's TV coverage of Glastonbury will start on BBC Two at 5pm, with Kneecap scheduled for 4pm-5pm, just before the broadcast is due to start. Although iPlayer coverage is available throughout, with highlights shown each day in the evenings on BBC One - the band are also not listed for either platform. The BBC's schedule is finalised and can be changed up nto and even during the festival, but so far, there is no sign of Kneecap. A BBC spokesperson said: "As the broadcast partner, the BBC will be bringing audiences extensive music coverage from Glastonbury, with artists booked by the festival organisers. Whilst the BBC doesn't ban artists, our plans will ensure that our programming will meet our editorial guidelines. Decisions about our output will be made in the lead up to the festival." Kneecap is a rap trio from Belfast, the North of Ireland, known for their politically charged lyrics, use of the Irish language, and rebellious attitude. The group includes members Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí. While they are widley loved by many, the trio have sparked debate and controvery due to their openly republicanism and criticsm of British rule in the North of Ireland. Their lyrics often reference Irish nationalism, the Troubles, and anti-establishment sentiments, which has sparked criticism - especially from unionist communities. There has also been much controvery over band member Mo Chara's court case. Mo Chara, 27, whose real name Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, was charged with brandishing a flag backing banned militant group Hezbollah at a gig in November 2024. The 27-year-old faced Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 18. Supporters and musicians, including Paul Weller, gathered outside. The charge related to an incident after the band's O2 Forum show in Kentish Town, London. However the band had branded the case against the musician as 'witch hunt'. They made the calim in a post shared on Twitter/X after they were investigated by counter-terrorism police in May for videos allegedly showing Liam saying "up Hamas, up Hezbollah".
Straits Times
a day ago
- Sport
- Straits Times
Irish sisters help rewrite the playbook at elite youth worlds
Irish sisters help rewrite the playbook at elite youth worlds In the wind-whipped nursery of elite sailing, three Irish sisters are rewriting the record books at this week's Optimist World Championship in Slovenia — a regatta where futures begin to take shape. Maeve, Emily and Lily Donagh, who swept the podium at the national championships earlier this year, are representing Ireland at the 2025 edition of the regatta in Portoroz. Alongside teammates Charlotte Crosbie and Holly Cantwell, they make up the country's first all-female squad at the event. Ireland is not alone in marking a milestone. Hong Kong also fields an all-girl team, while India, Paraguay and the Philippines each send female sailors as their sole representatives. By contrast, sailing mainstays including Australia, the United States, Britain, Germany and New Zealand are among some 20 nations represented by all-male teams. This year's championship, featuring 287 sailors from a record 66 nations, stands as the sport's foremost proving ground — where young talent is honed, tested, and often launched toward Olympic greatness. The Optimist is a single-handed dinghy class designed for sailors aged 15 and under, and is widely regarded as the foundation of competitive sailing. With more than 150,000 boats registered worldwide, it is the most popular youth racing class and a recognised springboard for future greats including Ben Ainslie, who began his journey in an Optimist. Ainslie went on to become the most successful Olympic sailor of all time, winning five medals for Britain, including four consecutive golds between 2000 and 2012 after a silver in 1996. REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
Scottish Sun
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- Scottish Sun
Reason why there is no Glastonbury Festival in 2026 revealed
GLASTONBURY is in full swing and festival-goers will want to make the most of this year. The iconic festival announced it will not be going ahead in 2026, and here's why. Advertisement 2 Glastonbury will not take place in 2026, but don't worry because the iconic festival will return (stock image) Credit: Getty Organisers revealed they will be taking a break next year as the festival takes a fallow year. This is a planned respite where the event does not take place, allowing the farmland to recover. In turn, this will allow the natural environment at Worthy Farm to regenerate. Glastonbury takes a hiatus every five years to avoid causing irreparable damage to the working pastures. Advertisement "The fallow year is important because it gives the land a rest, it gives the cows a chance to be out for longer and reclaim their land," co-organiser Emily Eavis told the BBC. Fallow year Fallow years are common in agricultural practices, where farmers leave land unplanted to improve soil quality. This allows the land time to replenish its nutrients, improving it for cattle grazing. While the festival's last official fallow year took place in 2018, organisers had to cancel two consecutive years in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. Advertisement Co-organisers explained that Glastonbury was once again "due a fallow year". "Sustainability and the need to live in harmony with the land has always been vital to Glastonbury Festival," Emily said. Recently reunited noughties pop band accidentally reveal secret Glastonbury set "And I think it's important because it just gives everybody a little time to just switch off". The fallow year also offers a break for the local community in the village of Pilton. Advertisement Environmental concerns To further limit harm to the local environment, organisers have implemented a series of initiatives to reduce any waste left on-site. A "love the farm, leave no trace" pledge has been introduced, which festival-goers are asked to sign up to when purchasing a festival ticket. As well as this, single-use plastic plates, cups, mugs, and cutlery have also been banned on site. Glastonbury 2025 - confirmed acts so far TICKETS to the 2025 festival sold out in just minutes before some of the acts were even confirmed. Here is who has been confirmed so far. Confirmed headliners: The 1975 will take to the Pyramid Stage on Friday. Neil Young will headline the festival for the second time after his last set in 2009 on Saturday after RAYE makes her return. Charli xcx will headline the Other Stage on Saturday night. On Sunday, Olivia Rodrigo is due to belt out her hits for her first appearance while Rod Stewart will perform in the legends slot. More acts to appear on the Other Stage include Loyle Carner and The Prodigy. Doechii will make her Glastonbury debut on the West Holts Stage on Saturday night. Other names confirmed include Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Gracie Abrams, Busta Rhymes, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Myles Smith, En Vogue, Amaarae, Cymande, Shaboozey, Osees and Gary Numan. Other prohibited items include glass bottles, flares, and Chinese lanterns. Advertisement "We are striving to leave as little an imprint on the land here as we possibly can," said co-organiser Michael Eavis. "For me, Worthy Farm is what life here is all about." Glastonbury 2025 Festival-goers have shared the "shocking" price they've forked over for pints at Glastonbury. And a huge name has hinted at a surprise appearance on the festival's main stage. Advertisement Meanwhile, Noel Gallagher has responded to Glastonbury rumours ahead of the highly-anticipated Oasis reunion. Plus, a breakdown on how much each Glastonbury act is said to be worth.
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Reason why there is no Glastonbury Festival in 2026 revealed
GLASTONBURY is in full swing and festival-goers will want to make the most of this year. The iconic festival announced it will not be going ahead in 2026, and here's why. 2 Glastonbury will not take place in 2026, but don't worry because the iconic festival will return (stock image) Credit: Getty Organisers revealed they will be taking a break next year as the festival takes a fallow year. This is a planned respite where the event does not take place, allowing the farmland to recover. In turn, this will allow the natural environment at Worthy Farm to regenerate. Glastonbury takes a hiatus every five years to avoid causing irreparable damage to the working pastures. Read More On Glastonbury "The fallow year is important because it gives the land a rest, it gives the cows a chance to be out for longer and reclaim their land," co-organiser Emily Eavis told the Fallow year Fallow years are common in agricultural practices, where farmers leave land unplanted to improve soil quality. This allows the land time to replenish its nutrients, improving it for cattle grazing. While the festival's last official fallow year took place in 2018, organisers had to cancel two consecutive years in 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. Most read in Showbiz Co-organisers explained that Glastonbury was once again "due a fallow year". "Sustainability and the need to live in harmony with the land has always been vital to Glastonbury Festival," Emily said. Recently reunited noughties pop band accidentally reveal secret Glastonbury set "And I think it's important because it just gives everybody a little time to just switch off". The fallow year also offers a break for the local community in the village of Pilton. Environmental concerns To further limit harm to the local environment, organisers have implemented a series of initiatives to reduce any waste left on-site. A "love the farm, leave no trace" pledge has been introduced, which festival-goers are asked to sign up to when purchasing a festival ticket. As well as this, single-use plastic plates, cups, mugs, and cutlery have also been banned on site. Glastonbury 2025 - confirmed acts so far TICKETS to the 2025 festival sold out in just minutes before some of the acts were even confirmed. Here is who has been confirmed so far. Confirmed headliners: The 1975 will take to the Pyramid Stage on Friday. Neil Young will headline the festival for the second time after his last set in 2009 on Saturday after RAYE makes her return. Charli xcx will headline the Other Stage on Saturday night. On Sunday, Olivia Rodrigo is due to belt out her hits for her first appearance while Rod Stewart will perform in the legends slot. More acts to appear on the Other Stage include Loyle Carner and The Prodigy. Doechii will make her Glastonbury debut on the West Holts Stage on Saturday night. Other names confirmed include Noah Kahan, Alanis Morissette, Gracie Abrams, Busta Rhymes, Lola Young, Brandi Carlile, Myles Smith, En Vogue, Amaarae, Cymande, Shaboozey, Osees and Gary Numan. Other prohibited items include glass bottles, flares, and Chinese lanterns. "We are striving to leave as little an imprint on the land here as we possibly can," said co-organiser Michael Eavis. "For me, Worthy Farm is what life here is all about." Glastonbury 2025 Festival-goers have shared the "shocking" price they've forked over for pints at Glastonbury. And a huge name has hinted at a Meanwhile, Plus, a breakdown on how much 2 Various practices have been introduced to prevent environmental damage in the area during and after the festival (stock image) Credit: Alamy
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"Emily in Paris" Star Thalia Besson Returns for Season 5
Yara Sameh Thalia Besson, who played deceitful antagonist Geneviève in Season 4 of Netflix's hit romantic comedy series 'Emily in Paris,' is back for Season 5, which is currently filming in Paris. Besson, the daughter of French director Luc Besson, is joining the key recurring cast, notably Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, who plays Emily's nonchalant boss Sylvie, Samuel Arnold (Julien), Bruno Gouery (Luc), William Abadie (Antoine Lambert), and Ashley Park, who stars as Emily's best friend, Mindy Chen. Season 5 also features the return of Emily Cooper's new Italian love interest, Marcello (Eugenio Franceschini), and her one-and-off partners, the sexy French chef Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) and dashing Brit Alfie (Lucien Laviscount). A source says another male character will join the show this season. Geneviève is the second 'villain' from 'Emily in Paris,' following Camille, Gabriel's French partner who was played by Camille Razat in the first four seasons of the show. The American-French stepdaughter of Sylvie, Geneviève, is born out of wedlock. Geneviève is an NYU grad who moved to Paris in Season 4 and got hired at Agence Grateau, where Emily gracefully took her under her wing. However, Geneviève isn't as innocent as she appears to be, and she soon starts to attempt to steal her clients and seduce Emily's boyfriend, Gabriel. The latter ultimately turns down Geneviève and tries to win Emily back after learning that she's moved to Italy. Season 4 wraps with a cliffhanger as Gabriel surprises Emily by showing up on the doorsteps of her new flat in Rome. Season 5 launched filming last month in Rome and returned to the French capital several weeks ago. The story picks up days after Season 4 ends, as Emily settles into her apartment in Rome to run Agence Grateau's Italian office and spend time with Marcello, the charming and confident heir of a family-owned cashmere company. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News China Launches Largest Ever Aircraft Carrier Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Videos & Features Tragedy Overshadows MC Alger Championship Celebration: One Fan Dead, 11 Injured After Stadium Fall Lifestyle Get to Know 2025 Eid Al Adha Prayer Times in Egypt Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks Videos & Features Video: Trending Lifestyle TikToker Valeria Márquez Shot Dead during Live Stream News Shell Unveils Cost-Cutting, LNG Growth Plan Technology 50-Year Soviet Spacecraft 'Kosmos 482' Crashes into Indian Ocean
