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UK Government’s Draft Bill on ‘Ticket Touting’ Ban Included in King’s Speech As Predicted,
As predicted, the King’s Speech on Wednesday only included the draft bill on a ticket tout ban, but the music industry is nonetheless disappointed. The UK gover
TikTok Toes the Subscription Waters With ‘Ad-Free’ Plan In the UK
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Kanye West is Reportedly Trying to Book a Show in Israel
Kanye’s “apology tour” continues as the disgraced rapper reportedly tries to book a concert in Israel, despite years of open antisemitism. This week, rumors hav
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