P Nation issues statement following death of construction worker at Psy’s ‘Summer Swag’ concert

SEVENTEEN singer Dino will miss the group’s performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! and a concert in Houston, Texas after testing positive for COVID-19.South Korean label Pledis Entertainment published a statement Wednesday (August 17) announcing Dino’s absence from some upcoming promotional activities as he had tested positive for the coronavirus.“Dino took a PCR test in Los Angeles on August 16 (PT) and was confirmed with COVID-19. He is currently experiencing a mild sore throat and has been under self-quarantine and administering self-treatment, away from the other members,” wrote the label in an English statement shared to SEVENTEEN’s official Twitter page.

Psy concert left the venue “severely damaged”.On August 15, KBS News reported that the floor of Jinnam Stadium in Yeosu City, Jeollanam-do had been left “severely damaged” after Psy’s August 6 show at the venue, which drew 28,000 concertgoers.According to the report, half of the stadium’s 600 square metres of elastic flooring had been “badly dented and torn off” following the concert. Jinnam Stadium is part of Yeosu City’s multi-purpose sports complex, which serves the city’s population and its visitors.Yeosu City has since demanded Psy’s concert organisers assist in restoring the venue, after its investigators determined the damage was caused by the use of a forklift to transport stage equipment.“In the event of damage to the facility, it is supposed to be restored to its original stage as a condition of [granting] the permit,” said Ahn Bo-hyeon, the city’s deputy director of its sports support division, told KBS News.

The Manchester United Supporters Trust have urged fans to push for change in the ownership of the club following Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Brentford.

Anne Heche’s oldest son Homer Laffoon is speaking out after his mother’s tragic death.

K-pop sensations BLACKPINK have shared the release date of their sophomore LP. BORN PINK, the South Korean girl group’s follow-up to their 2020 studio debut, THE ALBUM, will arrive September 16, and its first single, “Pink Venom,” is due out next Friday, August 19.

Olivia Newton-John’s Grease co-star is opening up about a big loss.

Nicole Kidman and her husband Keith Urban have issued a rare joint statement to share their sadness following the death of Olivia Newton-John on Monday.READ: Tim McGraw & Faith Hill's daughter Gracie mourns death of 'legend' Olivia Newton-JohnThe Australian actress and her musician husband took to their respective Instagram accounts and posted the same two images, one of the couple beaming for the camera while posing with a smiling Olivia, and another of Nicole and Olivia sharing a sweet embrace.WATCH: Olivia Newton-John dies aged 73 after breast cancer battleCaptioning the photos, they both penned: "Livvie brought the most divine light into the world… so much love, joy, inspiration and kindness... and we will always be hopelessly devoted to you - Keith and Nic."The Grease star passed away "peacefully" at her California ranch surrounded by family and friends.

John Travolta following the death of family friend Olivia Newton-John, who passed away on Monday aged 73.MORE: Olivia Newton-John opens up about health amid cancer battleThe aspiring singer was one of the first to respond to John's heartbreaking tribute message to his Grease co-star and cloes friend, simply replying to her dad's message with a series of red love heart emojis. The singer's husband, John Easterling, announced the heartbreaking news on Monday August 8, alongside a photograph of her on Instagram and an emotional statement.VIDEO: Olivia Newton-John opens up about cancer diagnosis It read: "Dame Olivia Newton-John (73) passed away peacefully at her Ranch in Southern California this morning, surrounded by family and friends. We ask that everyone please respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.MORE: John Travolta's daughter Ella receives sweet message from Olivia Newton-JohnMORE: John Travolta's new photo with daughter Ella blows fans away"Olivia has been a symbol of triumphs and hope for over 30 years sharing her journey with breast cancer.

. Newton-John was a celebrated actor and singer-songwriter, best know for her role as Sandy Olsson in the 1978 movie-musical Grease. Her ballad from the movie, “Hopelessly Devoted to You” secured a nomination for best original song at the 1978 Academy Awards, and found a resurgence on TikTok last year.

Anne Heche was the victim of a horrific car crash over the weekend in Los Angeles that left her hospitalized in critical condition.TOUR: Look around Ellen DeGeneres' megamansionThe actress, fortunately, is now in stable condition while remaining hospitalized, with her spokesperson issuing a statement providing an update. Anne was involved in a fiery car crash in Los Angeles"Anne is currently in stable condition," they said.

Spanish officials have issued a statement following reports UK travellers could have to spend £85 a day to visit the country. Holidaymakers had been left fearing they might not be able to afford visits to the popular destination due to a new set of policies.

Little Women, which is also coming to Netflix, is set to premiere next month.On August 2, South Korean cable network tvN shared the premiere date and first poster for the adaptation, which will star Kim Go-eun (Yumi’s Cells), Nam Ji-hyun (100 Days My Prince) and All Of Us Are Dead breakout star Park Ji-hu.“From the lowest and darkest, to the highest and brightest,” reads a quote in the accompanying Instagram caption.A post shared by tvN 드라마 공식 계정 (@tvn_drama)Little Women will air at 9:10pm KST every Saturday and Sunday night on tvN from September 3, a week later than originally projected. It will also be available on Netflix in selected regions.The upcoming drama follows a trio of sisters, In-ju, In-kyeong and In-hye (played by Kim, Nam and Park respectively) who struggle to survive living in poverty.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefNetflix has unveiled footage from “Seoul Vibe,” a Korean original movie that will release on Aug. 26, 2022.

BTS‘ J-Hope and IU have collaborated on performances of ‘Equal Sign’, ‘Pierrot Laughs At Us’ and ‘Safety Zone’.The rapper recently made a guest appearance on IU’s ongoing talk show IU’s Palette, during which he spoke about his recently released solo record ‘Jack In The Box’. In between interview segments, both J-Hope and IU performed two songs from J-Hope’s new album, ‘Equal Sign’ and ‘Safety Zone’, as well as the B-side track ‘Pierrot Laughs At Us’ from IU’s 2014 album ‘A flower bookmark’.The duo’s rendition of ‘Equal Sign’ sees IU take charge of the vocal-heavy portions of the song while J-Hope delivers the rap verses.

Psy’s ongoing ‘Summer Swag 2022’ series of concerts in South Korea could be under investigation from the authorities for transmission of COVID-19 among audience members.South Korean news outlet Korea JoongAng Daily reported on July 27 that South Korea’s Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters shared that it has received multiple reports from people who claim to have “contracted COVID-19 after attending a music concert that ‘sprays water'”.“We have launched an investigation to see what kind of actions are taking place during the event that could be risk factors in transmitting the virus,” an unnamed representative of the department told Korea JoongAng Daily. Psy’s ‘Summer Swag’ concert series is known for drenching the audience with water during the show, which the Korea Herald reported could use around 300 metric tonnes of drinking water in one event.This year’s series began with a three-day run in Seoul at the Jamsil Olympic Stadium earlier this month. Audiences at the Seoul kickoff received disposable raincoats and waterproof face masks, the Herald reported.Psy is currently touring South Korea for the ‘Summer Swag’ concert series, which will visit seven cities in total and conclude by August 20.

The University of Manchester has addressed 'the upsetting reports' after a tweet was widely shared following the reported death of a student applicant.

Luca Bish's family have released statement after fans accused him of pushing Gemma Owen in last night's episode, Tuesday 26 July, of Love Island.The ladies in the villa were competing in the dancing challenge and had to pretend to be air hostesses while making sure the boys were strapped up in their seats. However when it was Gemma's turn, the fishmonger wasn't too pleased to see her lick Adam Collard.This resulted in Luca moving her away from him when it was his turn to be strapped.Taking to his Instagram page, Luca's family came to Luca's defence to say that the villa causes heightened emotions and that they're proud Luca expressed how he felt.They wrote: "9/10 weeks of no contact with any family and friends.