Jul 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has defended a €4 million public expenditure on a Kanye West concert, arguing it was necessary to avoid disappointing thousands of international visitors and to boost the economy. The concert, scheduled for Saturday near Tirana, has sparked backlash due to West’s history of controversial remarks, including praise of Hitler. Meanwhile, Rama faces ongoing protests over corruption and a luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner. View more
Jun 22, 2026Twila Rosenbaum San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has called for the cancellation of Kanye West's scheduled July 4 concert at the Alamodome, citing his record of antisemitic comments and hate speech. The mayor stated that 'Military City USA should not host someone with a record of hate speech...' Tickets remain on sale despite the opposition, and several other concerts across Europe have been canceled or blocked. View more
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