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Due to Liam hAnnaidh’s upcoming UK court hearing in relation to a terror charge, Kneecap have announced that they have canceled their October tour dates in the US.

Rap trio Kneecap have told fans that they have been forced to cancel tour dates due to one of member’s upcoming UK court hearing in relation to a terror charge. The Irish group were due to play 15 shows in the US in October.

The announcement comes before Liam g hAnnaidh, who is referred to as Mo Chara on stage, is set to appear in court. After his legal team claimed the case should be dismissed because of a technical error in the way the charge was brought against him, he will go back to Westminster Magistrates’ Court on September 26.

The 27-year-old is accused of holding a flag in support of the terror organization Hezbollah at a concert held at the O2 Forum in Kentish Town, north London, in November of last year. Chief magistrate Paul Goldspring will make a decision at the September hearing when he will determine whether he has the authority to hear the case.

Naoise Caireallain and J. J. Dochartaigh are among the band’s members who have already informed fans that they won’t be playing at their October US shows. They earlier today announced the news in a statement.

The band claimed that the court hearings were held in part because their tour opener was scheduled for the following day. However, they made a promise to travel “even more frequently” in the future.

The band stated in a social media post on Monday that “we have some bad news for all of our fans who are based in the US.” We will have to reschedule all 15 of our October US tour dates because our next court hearing is in London is close to our tour’s start date.

The band continued, “We are sad to deliver this news to tens of thousands of fans, with every show completely sold out.” However, once we win our case in court, which we will, we’ll commit to taking you on an even bigger tour.

They claimed the tour would be refunded at the point of sale. Additionally, Kneecap also stated that they would be “sharing something very special” with American fans the following week, which would mean “we can still connect with you all in October.”

Kneecap confirmed that Canada’s four sold-out October shows will continue. The band will play in Vancouver and Toronto, which also include “free Palestine” in the post.

Belfast-based band formed, and they recorded their first single, “The Band.” The group has released songs like Get Your Brits Out, Better Way To Live, Grian Chatten from Fontaines, DC, and The Recap, as well as their provocative lyrics in both Irish and English.

In April, they made headlines with footage that appeared to show a band member saying “Kill your local MP” at one gig and “Up Hamas, up Hezbollah” at another. The families of murdered MPs have been forgiven by Kniecap, who claim to have “never supported” Hamas or Hezbollah. Avon and Somerset Police said they would not be taking any further action in July despite the fact that they were also being investigated for their set at the Glastonbury Festival in June.

Before the week-long event in Black Rock Desert in Nevada officially opening yesterday, Burning Man’s Black Rock City was hit by dust and wind storms over the weekend.

A dust storm involving winds of up to 50mph is said to have led to several injuries and damaged campsites at Burning Man’s Black Rock City on the weekend. The gate into the community in the US was temporarily closed at one point.

The event, held annually in Black Rock Desert, located north of Reno, Nevada, is running from August 24 to September 1 this year. Early arrivals for Burning Man, which has attracted celebrities such as Cara Delevingne and Paris Hilton in previous years, faced adverse weather on Saturday though.

Images from social media sites showed dusty conditions at the site, with wind and visibility affecting tents as a result. Four minor injuries are said to have occurred. Additionally, it’s reported that a community art installation was destroyed and that campsites were damaged.

According to the radar we were monitoring, one attendee, Angie Peacock, “we were anticipating 35 mph winds, so we made sure everything was secure around our camp,” she told the San Francisco Chronicle on Sunday. Very quickly, things completely turned “white out” conditions.

Attendeess claimed they could not see 15 feet in front of them at the time. Even though we tried our best to tie everything down, we saw structures being torn down and ripped down by the winds, according to Angela.

Angie claimed that some people hid in shipping containers while others stayed in their cars. The attendees claimed that everyone has come “closer together” because of the situation and are confident that their camp will resurrect.

A Burning Man spokesperson told the Mirror: “Black Rock City 2025 is underway, and the communal effort and resilience of the Burning Man community is on full display. Participants are setting up camp and, due to Saturday evening’s dust and wind storms, are supporting others where repair work is needed for camps and art installations.”

The Black Rock Desert is not specifically addressed by the media, according to them. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory on Saturday, August 23 for the Black Rock Desert.

“Over 45 mph were spewed over 45 mph over a long period of time.” The participants and staff were advised to close their camps and refrain from driving in low visibility. Normal operations resumed within two hours after the Gate was temporarily closed.

The spokesperson then confirmed that the storm had resulted in a number of minor injuries. According to them, “The wind and dust caused four minor injuries.”

The statement concluded by reiterating the status of weather updates on the BRC Dashboard for the community. The spokesperson added that those attending can access a survival guide that is available on the company’s website.

Burning Man participants and the general public can access the BRC Dashboard to find out about Black Rock City’s most recent weather and traffic updates. Details on preparedness and safety are included in the detailed information in the Burning Man Survival Guide, which was provided to all participants and is accessible to the public.

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Natalie J Robb, who plays Moira Dingle in the ITV soap, opens up about the death of her ‘soul mate’ Bronson, as she and three other stars reveal how much their rescue dogs mean to them

To celebrate National Dog Day on Tuesday, four members of the Emmerdale cast are sharing heartwarming stories of the pooches that have touched their lives.

“It was love at first sight when I saw a picture of my rescue dog,” Jonny McPherson, who plays Dr Liam Cavanagh, says about his lurcher, Molly.

Jonny, 43 – one of at least 13 million UK dog owners, according to The Dogs Trust – first started looking for a rescue dog during the pandemic. He wanted a pet to keep him company on the canal boat he then lived on in Yorkshire.

And in January 2021, the RSPCA in Doncaster sent him some pictures of lurchers looking for a new home.

“I approached five different rescues before I got Molly,” he tells The Mirror. “It was lockdown and they all kept telling me I hadn’t made the shortlist.

“But when Doncaster RSPCA sent me Molly’s picture, it was love at first sight. She is a cross between a whippet and a bearded collie and was four-and-a-half when I adopted her.”

And Jonny’s bond with Molly, now nine, has deepened.

“She is possibly the most intelligent and well-behaved dog I have ever encountered,” he enthuses. “And I have met a few in my time! I never have to have her on the lead even going through the centre of Leeds.”

Molly also reminds him of the cartoon favourite Gromit, from Wallace and Gromit.

He explains: “Like Gromit, she doesn’t bark or make any noises and she has got this characterful face with extraordinarily large eyebrows!”

Jonny, who now shares a flat in Leeds with Molly, recalls some mishaps when they lived on the boat.

“Molly did fall into the canal a few times,” he confesses. “She didn’t really like the water and would much rather sit on top when we were chugging along!

“We’ve had so many adventures together.

“If you are contemplating getting a rescue dog, then do it.vThey are just sat there waiting for a home.”

Jaye Griffiths, who plays the soap superbitch Celia Daniels, pines for her two rescue dogs when she is filming. .

She says: “I miss my dogs awfully.”

Jaye, 61, and her husband, Paul, adopted whippet Ernie from a whippet rescue centre eight years ago, after two hospital doctors were forced to give him up because of hectic work schedules.

“He was nine months old and he was with this gorgeous couple who adored him and gave him the best start,” she explains.

“But they were doctors and their shifts changed after they moved hospitals. They couldn’t make it work anymore.

“Giving him up was an act of self-sacrifice. The day we took him away, they were broken.

“We still send them photographs to show he is safe and loved.”

When Jaye and Paul heard that another dog was looking for a home, they didn’t hesitate to take him in, too.

Elsie, an Italian greyhound, was 12 weeks old when she was rescued two years ago.

“We got an email about this tiny little blue and white thing,” recalls Jaye. “A woman had got a puppy and hadn’t realised how much work was involved.

“She put her up for sale. The Italian Greyhound rescue centre saw the ad and stepped in to try and help. We took the puppy and Elsie is two now.

“I think the right dog does find you. Dogs are incredible I miss them both terribly when I am filming.”

The first time Jaye travelled to Leeds from her home in Hertfordshire to film her soap scene after getting Elsie, she made the mistake of talking to her on the phone.

“It was an absolute disaster,” says the star. “Paul says she spent the next four hours running around the house trying to find me. We never did that again!”

Actress Eden Taylor-Draper bonded with a dog on the Emmerdale set.

Playing Belle Dingle, she bravely stood up to her abusive husband, Tom, by sharing her haunting experience in court.

And her dog Piper played a very important role.

Tom is now serving three years after being found guilty of coercive control and assaulting Belle.

Meanwhile, Eden says it was Belle’s love for her dog, Piper, played by a Shih Tzu called Minnie, that gave her character the strength to escape his clutches.

“After Tom first hurt Belle, he got her a dog,” says the star. “He knew Belle would do anything to protect Piper. But when things got bad, he would hurt Piper to, in turn, hurt Belle. At one point he even tried to have Piper put down. His jealousy became horrendous.”

Consulting closely with the charity Refuge, Eden, 27, says both she, James Chase, who played Tom, and the soap’s bosses wanted to show how Belle knew she had to stand up to her cruel husband if she was going to protect her dog.

Eden says: “Belle wanted to save Piper.

“It’s great that Emmerdale highlighted how animals can get caught up in domestic abuse cases. People got in touch throughout the Belle/Tom storyline to say they left their own abusive relationship for their dog. Viewers were sadly relating to it.”

And working with Minnie was great fun, according to Eden.

She says: “Minnie was just amazing from day one. She was great and so comfortable on set. She got on with James and me. There were scenes where James had to shout or scream, but because Minnie knew him and he always made a fuss of her after the scene, she was never scared.

“It was lovely having her around.

“Belle does still have Piper, but she isn’t on screen at the moment. I can’t wait to work with her again and when the time is right, I’d love to have a dog of my own.”

Natalie J Robb, who plays Moira Dingle, is delighted to have a new rescue dog, Buddy, two, after losing her first dog, Bronson, 18 months ago, aged 15.

The Scottish star, 50, known to millions as Moira Dingle, says Bronson’s death in February 2024 hit her hard.

Single and childfree, Bronson, a cross breed of Japanese Akita and Rottweiler, was her soul mate when she rescued him, aged two.

“I hadn’t experienced grief like it and it was awful,” she confides, remembering his death. “I missed him so much.

“I found it particularly hard coming home from a day’s filming and him not being there.”

Friends encouraged Natalie to get a new dog, but she needed time to grieve.

“It was tough,” she adds. “I had a necklace made with his chest hair inside and he is by my heart. I never take it off other than when I am playing Moira.”

But in the summer, fate played its part.

“One night I woke up crying,” says Natalie. “I’d had a dream with this big blonde dog running through the woods with me. He had black eyes and a black snout. Bronson was there and he came and looked at me. But I woke up because it wasn’t Bronson.”

Two weeks later, Natalie spotted an advert from a Spanish rescue centre.

“I spotted this photo of a mastiff dog looking exactly the same as the one in my dream” she says. “It was as if Bronson was telepathic and sending me a message. I rang them up and while I couldn’t meet him because of work, I saw lots of videos of him.

“Because of the dream, I knew this dog was for me.”

Four-and-a-half months after her first enquiry, Buddy arrived by boat in the UK last November.

“It was about 3am when he was brought to my house,” she recalls. “He was seven- months-old and I could see these big legs like Bambi! He immediately came and lay down by me and we cuddled. He is so affectionate and gentle.”

While Bronson will never be forgotten, Natalie is overjoyed to have Buddy, now one.

“Dogs give out so much love, it’s so rewarding,” she adds.

Holly Aitchison, a fly-half for the Red Roses, is renowned for her accurate kicking, ability to guide her team, and glam makeup looks on the pitch.

Holly Aitchison, 27, the so-called ‘cool girl’ of the squad (“I want to know who started that rumour,” she laughs), has not only been a key player since 2021, helping the team secure multiple Six Nations titles, but is also a former Olympian with Team GB 7s at Tokyo.

In terms of rituals before a big game, she says, “I love a face mask, a nice bubble bath with candles, and I give myself two hours to do my full make-up.” As I get better, I play better, so it’s important to me. I’m sick of people asking me why, because I’m so bored. Why not, I ask myself.

Holly is open to sharing her acne struggles. She claims that she experienced a lot of anxiety as a result of her skin journey. From the age of 16 until the age of 20, I had bad acne.

“I wouldn’t leave my room,” he said. My entire life has been filled with anxiety, but rugby has given me that feeling. My absolute security is there.

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Some Peter Kay fans have criticized his Better Late Than Never tour as “like going to Pontins,” with some saying they were not impressed.

Peter Kay has been criticised by some of his fans, who have accused the comic of putting on a below-par performance for his Better Late Than Never tour.

The Bolton-born star, 52, who has been heckled during the sold-out tour, which first began in December 2022, has been slammed by some ticketholders, who say they’ve waited 12 years to see Peter live in action again, only to be presented with ‘recycled’ jokes. One person compared the show to an evening at holiday park, Pontins, while suggested the show’s humour was becoming ‘outdated’ and ‘stale.

Audience members spoke out about the gigs on TikTok, with one person asking: “Was it just me – or was Peter Kay not worth the two year wait?”

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The show was described as “booked tickets two years ago.” in a caption. from Plymouth to Manchester, traveled all the way.

We were “excited, buzzing,” but honestly, we were? Peter Kay simply failed to deliver. We didn’t expect a musical with random singalongs; we did.

The particular punter on TikTok appeared uninterested when he sang commercial jingles for confectionary like “a Mars a day helps you work, rest and play” and “a finger of Fudge is just enough” during the portion of Peter’s performance.

One person said they had left the show during the break, saying they had “learned the funny side of singing 80s TV ads for two hours, lol.” One respondent asked, “Responding, another asked, “Did he mention Spangles and Texan choc bars?” His entire act is that.

Others criticized him for continuing to talk about his deceased nana when I went to see him. I’ve been a huge Peter Kay fan ever since he arrived, but I have to agree. This was a terrible show that we saw in Glasgow a few years ago.

Others, however, adore the show and have praised Peter for his sharpwit and insightful perspective on life, which has helped him become one of the country’s most popular comedians.

One fan said, “Think this is a TikTok thing, seems the in thing to say Peter Kay is c**p,” claiming that the criticism was just a “TikTok thing.”

Others argued that it was inappropriate for comedians to say anything out of fear of being offensive.

“Thank you, a**e woke snowflakes, not Peter Kay,” Comedy is completely lost on you if you don’t believe Peter Kay is an iconic comedian, even if it wasn’t great.

Peter’s representatives have been contacted by The Mirror to comment on this story.

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Although Scarlett Thomas is expected to earn millions from her GCSEs, her father, Ryan Thomas, has reacted to those who are hammering his parenting.

Ticked-off Ryan Thomas says the decision to allow daughter Scarlett to not sit her GCSE is no-one else’s business.

Last week, the young actress, 15, raised eyebrows by admitting she didn’t do her exams. She said that she will “forever wonder” if she could have had “good results” herself as hundreds of thousands of youngsters found out how they got on.

Over the footage on Instagram, she wrote to fans: “Watching everyone get there GCSE results today wondering if I could’ve had good results but I will forever wonder.” Scarlett, who used Phoebe Bridgers’ song Sidelines as the soundtrack to it, congratulated students in the caption.

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She wrote on the platform: “Well done everyone you all should be beyond proud whatever results you got.” It drew criticism – and one of her parents have bitten back on social media. Tina O’Brien and Ryan Thomas couldn’t be prouder of their 15-year-old daughter, who is shining in her role on Waterloo Road.

After one fan criticized the decision, actor Ryan apologized and said it was “unacceptable” for the teenager to skip the crucial exams in order to concentrate on her acting career. He responded, “Is it even anyone’s business or concern?”

However, Scarlett may not have to worry too much because she is reportedly set for a sizable payday after revealing she didn’t take any GCSEs. With her enormous social media following, the young actor is expected to make up to £2 million before turning 18 years old.

Aside from her acting career as Izzy Charles on BBC school drama, Scarlett has become a name on social media, with 204,000 followers on TikTok and 142,000 on Instagram and it looks like things are only on the up for her.

PR expert Lynn Carratt told MailOnline that the Thomas family are “close-knit” and know how to use social media to “build their careers”. She added: “Each member is talented in their own right.

Scarlett frequently appears in videos showcasing her acting and singing abilities with her parents and uncles. Both parents have talent, and Scarlett has benefited from it, in part because of it. She appears to be a confident, caring, and loving person who is close to her family.

She continued, “I think Scarlett and her younger cousin Teddy are poised for fantastic opportunities in the entertainment industry, and I see them possibly forming a girl band as she ages.”

Proud dad Ryan, 41, previously insisted his daughter ‘won’t be getting a free ride’ as he discussed her role on Waterloo Road.

He claimed, “She worked damn hard to get that job, and people need to recognize that she’s a talented girl because she competes with other people and isn’t getting a free ride.”

She had to go through the same process as everyone else, which involved her and someone else. It wasn’t like, “She’s going to get this job, Thomas,” as it was.

Tina, 42, and Ryan’s mother, Tina, dated from 2003 to 2009, and they welcomed Scarlett in 2008 before moving on.

Since Ryan’s engagement to Lucy, they have two children, Roman and Lilah, and Tina is the mother of Beau, the child from her previous union to Adam Crofts.