Charli XCX was paid £900,000 for her performance at Glastonbury, one of the highest fees for a headliner, despite criticism over her use of auto-tune.
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Punk rap duo Bob Vylan has withdrawn from the Radar Festival in Manchester following controversial chants at Glastonbury, which have been deemed antisemitic by the BBC.
Tuesday’s front pages are dominated by the proposed welfare bill that MPs will vote on this Tuesday. It’s set to be a tough day for the prime minister as Labour MPs are still considering rebelling over the bill, despite the PM making huge concessions and watering down his controversial plans to trim the ballooning benefits cost.
Several papers continue their coverage of the Glastonbury row after police announced they would open an inquiry into Bob Vylan and Kneecap performances, with punk duo Bob Vylan chanting “death to IDF” and Kneecap calling for a riot. There are further calls for the BBC boss to be punished for streaming the controversial Bob Vylan set despite the chants.
There are a handful of standalone stories, including reports that British doctors and nurses will be prioritised as part of a 10-year plan to curb the number of international hires. The death of Vivienne leads one of the newspapers after new details have emerged, and another paper leads with a report into the treatment of those in care homes during the pandemic.
Many of the newspapers feature images of yesterday’s Wimbledon action, including British tennis star Emma Raducanu’s win. The ongoing UK heatwave finds plenty of space on the front pages, as the country continues to sweat and more health warnings are issued.
Neil Young, 79, performed at Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage, using a printed song sheet to recall lyrics during his set, particularly for “Old Man” and “Name of Love.”
A criminal investigation is underway into the Glastonbury performances of Kneecap and Bob Vylan, prompted by police reviewing footage and public outcry.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemned the anti-IDF chants by rap punk duo Bob Vylan at Glastonbury Festival, calling them “appalling” and raising concerns over the BBC’s broadcast of the incident.
The UK’s second heatwave of the year is set to peak this Monday with temperatures hitting over 34C. The heatwave is affecting much of the country, with major events such as Glastonbury and Wimbledon issuing warnings that could see people being forced to leave early.
The headlines continue to cover the controversy at Glastonbury after punk duo Bob Vylan’s chants of “death, death to the IDF” during the duo’s performance. The performance, along with Irish band Kneecap, will not be available to stream online.
Wimbledon kicks off today, with the headlines reporting on the record number of British tennis players in the world-famous tournament.
There is some continued coverage of the prime minister’s U-turn on the benefits row. The PM backed down from his harsh welfare reforms, making some huge concessions to appease the Labour backbenchers who were mounting a rebellion.
During their Glastonbury 2025 performance on the West Holts stage, punk-rap duo Bob Vylan led the crowd in chanting “Death to the IDF”, referring to the Israeli Defence Forces, while calling for Palestinian solidarity.
Monday’s newspaper headlines are dominated by the controversial Glastonbury performance from punk duo Bob Vylan, who chanted “death, death to the IDF.” Several headlines criticised the BBC for not pulling the performance off live TV, whilst other headlines looked at the reaction to the chant, including the prime minister’s condemnation of the performance.
A point no-one is considering if the word ‘IDF’ was replaced by ‘Russia’ in that chant, the MPs would have joined in chanting.
Humanity is being drowned out the volume of pro-Israeli rhetoric being splashed out on MSM.
Musicians, especially punk acts, making headlines for their politics is nothing new. The backlash has come from Israeli MPs.
Sir Rod Stewart will perform at the Pyramid Stage from 15:45 to 17:15, following acts like The Selecter and The Libertines.
Emily Eavis, organiser of Glastonbury, condemned the chants “death to the IDF” during Bob Vylan’s performance, stating they crossed a line and reiterated that hate speech has no place at the festival.
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As for the weather today, well, it’s expected to be a hot one with highs of 24–25°C. So with that in mind, bring your bucket hat, some suncream, and maybe a waterproof, just in case (you never know with British summers), but one thing is for sure, it’s going to be banging.
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Glastonbury 2025 has commenced, attracting thousands to Worthy Farm for a weekend filled with diverse performances and festival traditions.
Andrew Garfield shared a humorous anecdote about a drug-related mishap at Glastonbury in the early 2000s, where he struggled to reach a toilet in time.
The festival will be broadcast on BBC channels, including BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC Four, with presenters guiding viewers through key performances.
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Sir Rod Stewart will perform at Glastonbury on June 29, marking his first appearance since 2002, despite recent health concerns and concert cancellations due to illness.
Cliff Notes – Glastonbury performer forced to cancel all shows in 2025 over mental health Nottingham rapper Bru-C, real name Josh Bruce, has withdrawn from…
Dakota Johnson shared a surreal dream involving Matty Healy from The 1975, where he was depicted as a murderer who could transform into asparagus to evade capture.
Look for TBA Slots: Secret sets are often marked as TBA or under unusual band names, with speculation about potential performers circulating among festival-goers.
According to a former Executive Glastonbury branded a ticking time bomb as he issues a warning ahead on Glastonbury 2025.
Across the festival landscape, there are plenty of brilliant artists set to perform at fabulous venues, but why are music goers lives being gambled?