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Iggy Azalea withdraws under fire from gay celebration
Iggy Azalea withdraws under fire from gay celebration
New York (AFP) - Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has canceled a performance at a US gay pride celebration after criticism over past remarks that were seen as homophobic.
The June 13 concert in Pittsburgh was one of the few remaining dates on the calendar for the successful but controversial rapper after she recently called off a major tour.
Azalea apologized for her past comments, saying that she supported gay and transgender rights and did not want to distract from the event.
"I am a firm believer in equality. Unfortunately in the past as a young person, I used words I should not have," the 25-year-old said in a statement.
"The last thing I want is for something so carelessly said to be interpreted as reflective of my character," she said.
Azalea -- once a prolific user of social media before taking a rest following online feuds -- made a series of postings on Twitter before her rise to stardom that could offend gays and lesbians, as well as ethnic minorities.
In one of the tamer tweets, which she wrote in 2010 but has since been deleted, Azalea said: "When guys whisper in each other's ears I always think it's kind of homo."
A number of activists had protested Azalea's choice as a headliner for the event, called Pride in the Street, which is part of annual summer celebrations aimed at creating an inclusive environment for gay and lesbians in the former steel town. Bruce Kraus, the president of the Pittsburgh City Council, who is gay, had supported calls for a boycott. The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, the gay rights group that organizes the event, said it was trying to find an alternative headline act. "We're sorry that our headliner choice caused a division within our community but we believe that change happens through conversation," the foundation's board said in a statement. Azalea quickly amassed a fan base last year with songs including "Fancy," making her the first white woman to find major mainstream success through the traditionally African American art form. But she also came under fire, notably from rapper Azealia Banks, who accused Azalea of exploitation and inauthenticity by performing in an identifiably African American accent. Azalea recently canceled an already delayed tour of US and Canadian arenas, saying that she needed a "mental break."
New York (AFP) - Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has canceled a performance at a US gay pride celebration after criticism over past remarks that were seen as homophobic.
The June 13 concert in Pittsburgh was one of the few remaining dates on the calendar for the successful but controversial rapper after she recently called off a major tour.
Azalea apologized for her past comments, saying that she supported gay and transgender rights and did not want to distract from the event.
"I am a firm believer in equality. Unfortunately in the past as a young person, I used words I should not have," the 25-year-old said in a statement.
"The last thing I want is for something so carelessly said to be interpreted as reflective of my character," she said.
Azalea -- once a prolific user of social media before taking a rest following online feuds -- made a series of postings on Twitter before her rise to stardom that could offend gays and lesbians, as well as ethnic minorities.
In one of the tamer tweets, which she wrote in 2010 but has since been deleted, Azalea said: "When guys whisper in each other's ears I always think it's kind of homo."
A number of activists had protested Azalea's choice as a headliner for the event, called Pride in the Street, which is part of annual summer celebrations aimed at creating an inclusive environment for gay and lesbians in the former steel town. Bruce Kraus, the president of the Pittsburgh City Council, who is gay, had supported calls for a boycott. The Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh, the gay rights group that organizes the event, said it was trying to find an alternative headline act. "We're sorry that our headliner choice caused a division within our community but we believe that change happens through conversation," the foundation's board said in a statement. Azalea quickly amassed a fan base last year with songs including "Fancy," making her the first white woman to find major mainstream success through the traditionally African American art form. But she also came under fire, notably from rapper Azealia Banks, who accused Azalea of exploitation and inauthenticity by performing in an identifiably African American accent. Azalea recently canceled an already delayed tour of US and Canadian arenas, saying that she needed a "mental break."
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Kim Kardashian's game app Hollywood gets a VERY seexxyy update... as she teases new risqué ensembles for fans!
Get ready to shell out your well-earned K stars to get the new designer wardrobes for your Kim Kardashian: Hollywood game avatars. On Sunday, the 34-year-old pregnant star previewed some of the newly available cleavage-baring outfits - including favored labels Balmain and Givenchy - featured in her mega successful video game app on her Instagram account. Mrs Kanye West regularly replicates her real life outfits for her fans' virtual characters to wear in Kardashianland and now has even immortalized her very own 21-day blonde moment.
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Kim seems to have loved her April 2015 issue of Elle France as she took two of the outfits from the spread and input them in her Hollywood game. 'One of my favorite Givenchy looks!' Kim captioned one of her latest Instagram photos on Sunday. The stepdaughter of Caitlyn Jenner posted side-by-side montages of herself wearing revealing Givenchy and Balmain looks comparing them to their identical animated versions. Kim even appears with her platinum blonde hairdo, which was very short-lived only keeping the lighter locks from March 5 to March 30.
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Kim Kardashian shares gushing note to husband Kanye West as he turns 38 while momager Kris Jenner calls him a lovebug!
Kim Kardashian shares gushing note to husband Kanye West as he turns 38 while momager Kris Jenner calls him a lovebug!
They seem to be doing better than ever with one child already and another on the way. And on Monday Kim Kardashian proved her marriage to Kanye West is better than ever as she shared a gushing message on Instagram to wish her spouse a happy 38th birthday. 'Happy Birthday to my best friend in the entire world!' the 34-year-old beauty started her note which was accompanied by a black-and-white snap of the two in a photo booth. But Kim was already beaten out by her mother Kris Jenner, 59, who shared a sweet missive just after 6 am PST where she called the rapper her 'son' and 'lovebug.'
Kim's note also read, 'You are the most amazing husband & dad! You inspire me every single day! 'You make all of your dreams reality & it's fascinating to be by your side & watching it all happen! You have a heart of gold! Have the best birthday ever! #SWISH,' the Vogue cover girl added. Swish is one of West's favorite words at the moment. In March he used it repeatedly when posting naked photos of his Mrs. The two just celebrated their first wedding anniversary on May 24. The stars posted several behind the scenes photos from their nuptials on social media for their fans to ring in the milestone.
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They seem to be doing better than ever with one child already and another on the way. And on Monday Kim Kardashian proved her marriage to Kanye West is better than ever as she shared a gushing message on Instagram to wish her spouse a happy 38th birthday. 'Happy Birthday to my best friend in the entire world!' the 34-year-old beauty started her note which was accompanied by a black-and-white snap of the two in a photo booth. But Kim was already beaten out by her mother Kris Jenner, 59, who shared a sweet missive just after 6 am PST where she called the rapper her 'son' and 'lovebug.'
Kim's note also read, 'You are the most amazing husband & dad! You inspire me every single day! 'You make all of your dreams reality & it's fascinating to be by your side & watching it all happen! You have a heart of gold! Have the best birthday ever! #SWISH,' the Vogue cover girl added. Swish is one of West's favorite words at the moment. In March he used it repeatedly when posting naked photos of his Mrs. The two just celebrated their first wedding anniversary on May 24. The stars posted several behind the scenes photos from their nuptials on social media for their fans to ring in the milestone.
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