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Yungblud pulled out of Calgary’s Cowboys Music Festival after posting an emotional message about industry-plant chatter and online negativity; he had recently clashed with MGK and has since received supportive reactions, with a few U.S. shows still on the horizon.
After publicly addressing being labeled an 'industry plant' and the online hate he faces, Yungblud drew support from SZA, Alyssa Milano, Lauren Jauregui, and Scott Ian; he spoke tearfully about feeling disconnected yet finding belonging at Bludfest Czechia in front of about 20,000 fans, and praised a Blunt Magazine piece that pushed back on the discourse.
Yungblud opened up about being labeled an 'industry plant' after his Bludfest set, and received vocal support from SZA, Alyssa Milano and other peers, underscoring a move toward honest, inclusive artistry amid online discourse.
Yungblud warns that the 'blind negativity' in the rock genre discourages young artists from pursuing their dreams, highlighting how criticism can be isolating and detrimental to the genre's future, while reflecting on his own early influences and the polarizing nature of rock legends.
Yungblud believed he was Rod Stewart's grandson for the first nine years of his life due to his nan's lies, until he found a Rod Stewart CD in Asda. Stewart later reached out to him on Instagram, calling him 'my wee grandson.' The article also touches on a feud between Yungblud's band and Justin Hawkins over a rock performance.
Jack Osbourne emotionally thanked Yungblud for honoring his late father Ozzy Osbourne during a VMAs tribute, defending Yungblud against critics and emphasizing the deep connection and respect between Yungblud and Ozzy's family.
The Grammy Award for Best Rock Album is expected to feature a diverse mix of nominees, with David Gilmour likely to win for 'Luck and Strange' as a career recognition, while Wet Leg's 'Moisturizer' and Yungblud's 'Idols' are strong contenders. The category may honor overlooked legends and emerging artists, reflecting a broader appreciation for rock's evolving landscape.
Justin Hawkins defends his brother Dan Hawkins's criticism of Yungblud's Ozzy tribute at the VMAs, criticizing it as inauthentic and poseur-like, and compares Yungblud's performance to a TV personality doing rock'n'roll, highlighting a generational divide in perceptions of authenticity in rock music.