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English band The 1975, and frontman Matty Healy, protested Malaysia’s anti-LGBTQ+ laws during a festival performance, and the government subsequently shut the entire festival down as a result.

Matty Healy, protested Malaysia's anti-LGBTQ+ laws during a festival performance, and the government subsequently shut the entire festival down as a result.During their set at the Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, Healy kissed his fellow bandmate, Ross MacDonald, and delivered a fiery speech condemning the nation's homophobic legislation.«I do not see the f**king point of inviting The 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with,» Healy declared in a speech during the show. «Unfortunately, you don’t get a set of loads of uplifting songs because I’m f**king furious.»«And that’s not fair on you, because you’re not representative of your government,» Healy added, addressing the audience.

Concertgoers in Malaysia have a lot of thoughts about Matty Healy right now!

According to Malaysian law, same-sex activity is illegal and carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment with whipping.Following the stunt, the frontman walked off the stage calling out, “alright, we gotta go. We just got banned from Kuala Lumpur, I’ll see you later.”The Good Vibes Festival released a statement shortly after announcing that Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital had canceled the three-day event due to the “controversial conduct and remarks” made by Healy.“We sincerely apologize to all our ticket holders, vendors, sponsors, and partners,” they added.

The 1975 frontman Matty Healy has been widely criticised by the Malaysian LGBTQ+ community for protesting the country’s stance on gay rights and kissing the band’s bassist Ross MacDonald on stage.The band were playing at Good Vibes Festival in Kuala Lumpur on Friday (July 21) when Healy decried the Malaysian government’s hardline stance against LGBTQ+ rights. Malaysian law criminalises sexual activity between people of the same sex, with its penal code criminalising “carnal intercourse against the order of nature” and acts of “gross indecency”.“I made a mistake.

Matty Healy, the 1975 frontman, went viral after making an appearance at the Good Vibes Festival in Malaysia. The singer took a moment from the band’s performance to protest the local anti-LGBTQ laws and kissed a male bandmate on stage.

British pop-rock band The 1975 has been banned from performing in Malaysia a day after the band’s frontman Matty Healy slammed the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and then kissed his bandmate, bassist Ross MacDonald.  The country, where homosexuality is illegal, also canceled the remainder of the Good Vibes Festival Saturday, which was supposed to run the rest of the weekend with several other acts.  "There will be no compromise against any party that challenges, disparages and violates Malaysian laws," Malaysia’s Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said in a statement, according to Reuters.   He added, "never touch on the sensitivities of the community, especially those that are against the traditions and values ​​of the local culture."  The Good Vibes Festival said in a statement they "deeply regret" the cancelation of the festival due to the "controversial conduct and remarks made by UK artist Matty Healy from the band 1975."  The statement added that Malaysia’s Ministry of Communication has "underlined its unwavering stance against any parties that challenge, ridicule, or contravene Malaysian laws."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Good Vibes Festival (@goodvibesfest) A government committee also clarified that The 1975 has been banned from the country.  "I do not see the point of inviting The 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with," Healy said in a lengthy onstage speech Friday, saying they had considered canceling but didn’t want to disappoint their fans.

Denise Welch has commented on her son Matty Healy's ban from performing in Malaysia after he shared a steamy kiss with bandmate Ross McDonald on stage.

The 1975 is officially “blacklisted” from Malaysia after frontman Matty Healy openly defied the country’s draconian anti-LGBTQ laws while headlining a musical festival in Kuala Lumpur.

The 1975‘s Matty Healy criticised the country’s anti-LGBTQ laws and its government on stage in their headlining set.The band has also been banned from performing in Malaysia, according to the country’s official agency responsible for approving filming and performance applications from foreign artists.During their headline set on Friday night (July 21), Healy called out the country’s anti-gay laws, criticised its government and kissed bassist Ross MacDonald on stage. “I do not see the point of inviting The 1975 to a country and then telling us who we can have sex with,” Healy told the crowd.

Matty Healy is standing up for what’s right!

Matty Healy allegedly got his band, The 1975, booted from a festival after taking a stand against the Malaysian government mid-show.

To paraphrase Taylor Swift, she is never, ever, ever getting back together with Matty Healy.Last week, sources close to the singer were forced to deny persistent rumours that she’s reuniting with the 1975 frontman, insisting the pair were no longer in touch.Now, we’re told, the whole thing has left Taylor raging, as she suspects her ex and his team are behind the gossip.“Taylor’s warned him this needs to stop,” says an insider close to the Grammy award-winner, who crashed Ticketmaster last week, as tickets for her European tour went on sale.“It didn’t take long for her to question if this was all being driven by him and his camp, and she wants them to stay the hell away from her. She finds it all a bit creepy and so do her friends.”The pair were linked in early May, just a month after Taylor, 33, split from her boyfriend of six years, Joe Alwyn.

Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras Tour’ hit Denver this week – watch her debut ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ track ‘Timeless’ live below.At the first of two gigs in the city on Friday night (July 14), she played two rarities in the ‘surprise’ segment of the show.After giving a debut to ‘Timeless’, one of a host of ‘from the vault’ tracks released as part of her latest re-recording project this week, she also then played debut album cut ‘Picture To Burn’ for the first time in 13 years.‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ also features collaborations with Fall Out Boy and Paramore’s Hayley Williams.Watch the live debuts and rare performances from the first Denver ‘Eras Tour’ show below.Swift will bring her highly praised ‘Eras’ tour to international venues following extensive shows across North America. The UK and Europe leg of the tour kicks off on May 9, 2024 in Paris and wraps on August 17, 2024 in London.Last week the singer announced the addition of 14 new ‘Eras’ tour dates in the UK and EU, with Paramore serving as support.

Taylor Swift fans scrambled to get their hands on the first batch of Eras Tour presale tickets which went live on Monday morning and people are already punting them at ridiculously overpriced amounts for her highly-anticipated Edinburgh gigs.

Rina Sawayama appeared to call out The 1975’s Matty Healy again during her set at NOS Alive.The singer was mid-way through her performance at the Lisbon-based festival when she addressed the crowd and pushed for an apology from “some people” who get away with making sexist and racist comments.“So I was thinking a lot about apologies,” she began, speaking to the crowd towards the end of her track ‘STFU’. “It’s just funny how some people get away with not apologising ever… For saying some racist shit.

Taylor Swift fans have another chance today to get their hands on tickets for the star's Eras Tour when it comes to the UK next year.

Taylor Swift fans in London and Edinburgh are celebrating today after getting their hands on the first tickets for the star's UK shows next summer - but not everyone is happy.

Taylor Swift fans scrambled to get their hands on the first batch of Eras Tour presale tickets which went live on Monday morning.

Heartbroken Taylor Swift fans say they have missed out on tickets for the star's Eras Tour after getting kicked out of the presale queue.