The 1975 is being sued for $2.7 Million
By Reuters
15 August 2023 |
7:09 am
The 1975 is being sued for $2.7 million by the Malaysian Good Vibes Festival after Matty Healy protested the country’s anti-gay laws. Healy’s onstage protest prompted authorities to shut down the festival, the company's lawyer said.
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