Last month, the organisers of a festival in Malaysia decided to cancel the event following a contentious performance by the British band The 1975. Subsequently, the organisers have issued a legal threat against the band, sending them a warning letter seeking compensation.

British Band The 1975 faces legal threat after 'performative activism' in Malaysia

British pop singer Matty Healy is facing trenchant criticism due to his "performative activism" after he delivered an explicit rant against the Malaysian government and engaged in a same-sex kiss with a bandmate during the performance.

Malaysian LGBTQ+ community slams Matty Healy over 'performative activism' at concert

Matty Healy has constantly been in the news for the last couple of months because of his rumoured relationship with American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. Romance allegedly sparked between the two rockstars after Swift's rumoured split with her longtime partner Joe Alwyn, who she dated for six years.

Taylor Swift's rumoured beau Matty Healy locks lips with security guard at The 1975 concert; video goes viral