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London Mayor Criticises Kanye West Wireless Festival Booking

London Mayor Criticises Kanye West Wireless Festival Booking

Published by Sam Flores

The mayor of London has spoken out against the decision for a major music festival in the city to book Ye, the rapper previously known as Kanye West, as its headliner for this year. On Monday, it was announced that the All Of The Lights musician would be headlining all three nights at Wireless festival, which will take place at London’s Finsbury Park in July. Immediately, this decision was met with backlash due to the controversy surrounding Ye in recent history, namely around a slew of antisemitic comments he made last year, including praise for Adolf Hitler and declaring himself to be a Nazi. Groups including the Jewish Leadership Council, the Campaign Against Anti-Semitism and Board Of Deputies Of British Jews all condemned the booking, with the president of the latter going as far as questioning whether the government should be “blocking” Ye from “entering the country”. On Wednesday, Sadiq Khan also said in a statement: “We are clear that the past comments and actions of this artist are offensive and wrong, and are simply …

Booking Agent Lucy Dickins Joins CAA

Booking Agent Lucy Dickins Joins CAA

Published by Daniella Wilson

Longtime booking agent Lucy Dickins has joined CAA, the company announced Monday, days after it was revealed that she was leaving WME. Dickins will serve on CAA’s executive director committee, the agency said, adding that she would “continue working directly with top music artists to help them achieve their goals.” “I’m really excited to be joining CAA,” Dickins said in a statement. “I’ve long admired the vision and leadership of the company and the incredible team behind it. What matters most to me is the opportunity to continue building deep creative partnerships with artists and helping them realize their ambitions on a global stage.”  Dickins is best-known as Adele’s longtime agent. CAA didn’t specify which artists she’d bring with her. Dickins comes to CAA after first joining WME back in 2019, where she was promoted to Global Head of Contemporary Music and Touring after the pandemic. On Friday, WME co-chairman Christian Muirhead announced she was leaving in a memo to staff, saying that Dickins “led major signings, constructed innovative tour models, and brought exceptional heart and …

The best Las Vegas spas with day passes (and no hotel booking needed)

The best Las Vegas spas with day passes (and no hotel booking needed)

Published by Sam Flores

Day pass fee: $125 Included amenities: Sauna, steam room, herbal laconium room, igloo room, sensory showers, a jacuzzi. With 134,000 square feet of space, Canyon Ranch’s spa is among the largest in the city. In the lobby, you’ll see a cafe where it’s normal to rock your robe while you eat a grilled bison burger or avocado toast, and a large fitness center, both of which you have access to with a day pass. (The fitness area also has a rock climbing wall, which you can use for a separate fee.) Day passes, which grant you in-and-out privileges all day, cost $125 for non-hotel guests daily. However, if you purchase a service over $75 — among the cheapest is a manicure — you’ll automatically receive a day pass with no additional fee. Once you check in, you’ll be escorted down a lengthy hallway to the grand spa, which features an herbal laconium room, a steam room, a sauna, an igloo room, sensory showers (cold and hot) and a jacuzzi. You can do your own thing …