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U.K. government blocks Kanye West from Wireless Festival entry amid backlash

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The U.K. government blocked Kanye West from entering the country for the Wireless Festival on grounds of public good, according to the Home Office. His Electronic Travel Authorization application was rejected following widespread criticism of his past remarks. Sponsors like Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn, intensifying the backlash against his scheduled performance.

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