Italy Bans Kanye & Travis Concerts Amid Security Fears

Italy has prohibited upcoming concerts of U.S. rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott in Reggio Emilia, citing public order and security threats. This decision comes amid fears of protests.

Despite facing several international performance bans over antisemitic remarks, Kanye West attracted over 100,000 fans to a concert in Istanbul. These bans follow controversial statements made by West, known as Ye.

The German government announced its commitment to requiring streaming services to meet production quotas. This move opposes criticism from U.S. officials, with Germany maintaining it does not violate trade laws.

(With inputs from agencies.)