{"id":2031099,"date":"2026-07-07T10:14:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:14:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2031099"},"modified":"2026-07-07T10:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T07:14:07","slug":"artists-and-entertainment-world-figures-share-support-for-yungblud-after-emotional-speech-following-industry-plant-accusations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2031099","title":{"rendered":"Artists and entertainment world figures share support for Yungblud after emotional speech following \u201cindustry plant\u201d accusations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026_yungblud_getty_2000x1270.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"template-id-2749694\" class=\"post-2749694 tdb_templates type-tdb_templates status-publish post\">\n<div id=\"tdi_65\" class=\"tdc-zone\">\n<div class=\"tdc_zone tdi_66  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div id=\"tdi_67\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_68  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_70  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_breadcrumbs tdi_71 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-breadcrumbs \" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_71\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span>News<\/span><i class=\"tdb-bread-sep td-icon-right\"><\/i><span>Music News<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_title tdi_72 tdb-single-title td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_72\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Artists and entertainment world figures share support for Yungblud after emotional speech following \u201cindustry plant\u201d accusations<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_subtitle tdi_73 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_73\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>&#8220;You\u2019ve earned it all Dom. Cheers brother\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_author tdi_75 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_75\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-author-name-wrap\"><span class=\"tdb-author-by\">By<\/span> Damian Jones<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_date tdi_76 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdb-post-meta\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_76\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><time class=\"entry-date updated td-module-date\" datetime=\"2026-07-07T11:14:07+01:00\">7th July 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .\/block --><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_77\" class=\"tdc-row stretch_row_1400 td-stretch-content\">\n<div class=\"vc_row tdi_78  wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_80  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span8\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_featured_image tdi_81 tdb-content-horiz-left td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_81\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<figure>\n                                    <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"696\" height=\"442\" class=\"entry-thumb\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026_yungblud_getty_2000x1270-696x442.jpg\" alt=\"Yungblud\" title=\"2026 Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival\"><figcaption class=\"tdb-caption-text\">Yungblud performs during 2026 Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival on June 12, 2026 in Manchester, Tennessee CREDIT: Erika Goldring\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row_inner tdi_83 article-content-row vc_row vc_inner wpb_row td-pb-row\">\n<div class=\"vc_column_inner tdi_85  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-inner-column td-pb-span12\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Artists and figures from the entertainment world have been sharing their support for Yungblud over his emotional speech following \u201cindustry plant\u201d accusations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>READ MORE:<\/b><b> Yungblud is ready to leave his idols behind<br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Doncaster artist (real name Dominic Harrison) shared footage on his Instagram last week from his headline set at BludFest 2026 in Czechia on June 27, showing him becoming visibly emotional while speaking to the crowd.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In a lengthy caption accompanying the post, Harrison explained why he chose to share the highly emotional moment, making clear that he didn\u2019t want to seem \u201cdisingenuous\u201d or posting for \u201cclicks\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He wrote at the time: \u201cTo be truthful. Recently, I\u2019ve been really struggling and this moment is a byproduct of my body releasing the wave of emotion that has hit me in the past year that I\u2019ve been unable to process.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DaQfcbGMO95\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The singer-songwriter continued: \u201cI\u2019m not gonna lie to you when I got off this stage I felt elated but 20 minutes later when I was in the shower on my own I had a breakdown.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Harrison went on to reflect on the pace of being an artist \u201cin this day and age\u201d,\u00a0writing that \u201ceverything moves so quickly\u201d and that artists \u201cnever get to sit in what happens for more than a couple hours\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>He also referenced a recent <i>Blunt Magazine<\/i><i>\u00a0<\/i>article titled \u2018Yungblud Isn\u2019t An Industry Plant \u2013 The Internet Just Missed The Grind\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Following his post a number of artists offered their support in the comments section with Reverend And The Makers writing: \u201cKeep going lad. South Yorkshire vibes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paloma Faith added: \u201cMate\u2026. I feel you. Anyone who can live in this world right now and feel ok is not right in the head. It\u2019s a mess\u2026. Empathy drains out of this world like waste. But it\u2019s not waste. It will come back. Be kind to yourself \u2026 it\u2019s not you. It\u2019s this messed up world and all it\u2019s injustices xxxx.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Actress Alyssa Milano noted: \u201cNo one gets out of this life unscathed. I appreciate you allowing us into your heart. I think this vulnerability will make a difference in people\u2019s lives. Rooting and praying for you. Keep swimming and we will be there cheering you on.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Radio 1 presenter Jamie Laing also hailed Harrison for opening up, writing: \u201cWell played buddy,\u201d while SZA added: \u201cRooting for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On industry plant accusations, Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt said: \u201cAn industry plant cannot do what you did at Back to the Beginning. Genuine and real and convinced a horde of headbangers of this. Not easy to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian backed up Holt\u2019s comments over his \u2018Back To The Beginning\u2019 performance, adding: \u201cI stood side stage at BTTB and watched you breathe rarified air the way you elevated \u2018Changes.\u2019 You\u2019ve earned it all Dom. Cheers brother.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The post comes after a major year for Harrison,\u00a0who released the two-part \u2018Idols\u2019 project and\u00a0won his first Grammy for Best Rock Performance\u00a0for\u00a0his live cover of Black Sabbath\u2019s \u2018Changes\u2019 at Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s \u2018Back\u00a0To\u00a0The\u00a0Beginning\u2019 farewell concert.<\/p>\n<p>In May,\u00a0Yungblud said he resisted being called \u201cthe future of rock\u201d,\u00a0saying: \u201cI am a middle-class kid, I never claimed I wasn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also recently brought his \u2018Idols\u2019 world tour to London\u2019s O2, where he paid tribute to Osbourne, invited a fan on\u00a0stage\u00a0and spoke about how proud he was of the community around him.<\/p>\n<p>The third edition of\u00a0BludFest\u00a0was announced earlier this year, with Yungblud taking the festival to Czechia for the first time. The line-up included\u00a0Biffy Clyro,\u00a0Primal Scream,\u00a0Pale Waves,\u00a0Palaye\u00a0Royale\u00a0and more, while\u00a0he also teamed up with War Child to raise money at the event.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>In a four-star review of both halves of \u2018Idols\u2019,\u00a0<i>NME<\/i>\u00a0wrote: \u201cIt bookmarks the latest chapter in the story of Dominic Harrison with a fairytale ending, now living with the freedom of thought that once eluded him. Sonically, the double album might not redefine the future of rock, but \u2013 as the soundtrack to his most successful era yet \u2013 it has helped guarantee the future of Yungblud.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>For help and advice on mental health:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CALM \u2013 The Campaign Against Living Miserably<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Help Musicians UK \u2013 Around the clock mental health support and advice for musicians\u00a0(CALL MUSIC MINDS MATTER ON: 0808 802 8008)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Music Support Org \u2013 Help and support for musicians struggling with alcoholism, addiction, or mental health issues\u00a0(CALL: 0800 030 6789)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>YOUNG MINDS \u2013 The voice for young people\u2019s health and wellbeing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time To Change \u2013 Let\u2019s end mental health discrimination<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_tags tdi_87 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_87\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<ul class=\"tdb-tags\">\n<li><span>Related Topics<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Anthrax<\/li>\n<li>Exodus<\/li>\n<li>Gary Holt<\/li>\n<li>Let\u2019s Talk \u2013 mental health<\/li>\n<li>Paloma Faith<\/li>\n<li>Radio 1<\/li>\n<li>Reverend and the Makers<\/li>\n<li>Rock<\/li>\n<li>Slayer<\/li>\n<li>SZA<\/li>\n<li>Yungblud<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper td_block_wrap vc_raw_html tdi_89 \">\n<div class=\"td-fix-index\">\n<h3>You May Also Like<\/h3>\n<div id=\"taboola-below-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_column tdi_91  wpb_column vc_column_container tdc-column td-pb-span4 td-is-sticky\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"td-a-rec td-a-rec-id-sidebar  tdi_92 td_block_template_2\">\n<p><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-sidebar-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap td_flex_block_1 tdi_93 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 tdc-no-posts td_flex_block\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_93\">\n<div class=\"td-block-title-wrap\">\n<h4 class=\"td-block-title\"><span class=\"td-pulldown-size\">TRENDING<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tdi_93\" class=\"td_block_inner td-mc1-wrap\">\n<div class=\"td_module_flex td_module_flex_1 td_module_wrap td-animation-stack\">\n<div class=\"td-module-container td-category-pos-\">\n<div class=\"td-image-container\">\n<div class=\"td-module-thumb\"><span class=\"entry-thumb td-thumb-css\" data-type=\"css_image\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NME-HERO-HAUTE-AND-FREDDY-CREDIT-KRISTEN-JAN-WONG@2560x1707-400x267.jpg\" data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/NME-HERO-HAUTE-AND-FREDDY-CREDIT-KRISTEN-JAN-WONG@2560x1707-800x533.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Step right up! 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data-img-retina-url=\"https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/live-stem-of-a-down-800x508.jpg\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"td-module-meta-info\">\n                    Music News<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"entry-title td-module-title\">Watch viral footage of System Of A Down\u2019s wild crowds in France<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>                    <span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"td-page-meta\"><\/span>                <\/article>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"td_block_wrap tdb_single_content tdi_86 td-pb-border-top td_block_template_2 td-post-content tagdiv-type\" data-td-block-uid=\"tdi_86\">\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<p>Artists and figures from the entertainment world have been sharing their support for Yungblud over his emotional speech following \u201cindustry plant\u201d accusations.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>READ MORE:<\/b><b> Yungblud is ready to leave his idols behind<br \/>\n<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Doncaster artist (real name Dominic Harrison) shared footage on his Instagram last week from his headline set at BludFest 2026 in Czechia on June 27, showing him becoming visibly emotional while speaking to the crowd.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad0 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>In a lengthy caption accompanying the post, Harrison explained why he chose to share the highly emotional moment, making clear that he didn\u2019t want to seem \u201cdisingenuous\u201d or posting for \u201cclicks\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>He wrote at the time: \u201cTo be truthful. Recently, I\u2019ve been really struggling and this moment is a byproduct of my body releasing the wave of emotion that has hit me in the past year that I\u2019ve been unable to process.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DaQfcbGMO95\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The singer-songwriter continued: \u201cI\u2019m not gonna lie to you when I got off this stage I felt elated but 20 minutes later when I was in the shower on my own I had a breakdown.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Harrison went on to reflect on the pace of being an artist \u201cin this day and age\u201d,\u00a0writing that \u201ceverything moves so quickly\u201d and that artists \u201cnever get to sit in what happens for more than a couple hours\u201d.<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad1 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"taboola-mid-article-title\">Recommended<\/h5>\n<div id=\"taboola-mid-article\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>He also referenced a recent <i>Blunt Magazine<\/i><i>\u00a0<\/i>article titled \u2018Yungblud Isn\u2019t An Industry Plant \u2013 The Internet Just Missed The Grind\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Following his post a number of artists offered their support in the comments section with Reverend And The Makers writing: \u201cKeep going lad. South Yorkshire vibes.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Paloma Faith added: \u201cMate\u2026. I feel you. Anyone who can live in this world right now and feel ok is not right in the head. It\u2019s a mess\u2026. Empathy drains out of this world like waste. But it\u2019s not waste. It will come back. Be kind to yourself \u2026 it\u2019s not you. It\u2019s this messed up world and all it\u2019s injustices xxxx.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Actress Alyssa Milano noted: \u201cNo one gets out of this life unscathed. I appreciate you allowing us into your heart. I think this vulnerability will make a difference in people\u2019s lives. Rooting and praying for you. Keep swimming and we will be there cheering you on.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"td-a-ad id_inline_ad2 id_ad_content-horiz-center\"><span class=\"td-adspot-title\">Advertisement<\/span>  <\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-article-2\" class=\"lazy-ad\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Radio 1 presenter Jamie Laing also hailed Harrison for opening up, writing: \u201cWell played buddy,\u201d while SZA added: \u201cRooting for you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>On industry plant accusations, Slayer and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt said: \u201cAn industry plant cannot do what you did at Back to the Beginning. Genuine and real and convinced a horde of headbangers of this. Not easy to do.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian backed up Holt\u2019s comments over his \u2018Back To The Beginning\u2019 performance, adding: \u201cI stood side stage at BTTB and watched you breathe rarified air the way you elevated \u2018Changes.\u2019 You\u2019ve earned it all Dom. Cheers brother.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The post comes after a major year for Harrison,\u00a0who released the two-part \u2018Idols\u2019 project and\u00a0won his first Grammy for Best Rock Performance\u00a0for\u00a0his live cover of Black Sabbath\u2019s \u2018Changes\u2019 at Ozzy Osbourne\u2019s \u2018Back\u00a0To\u00a0The\u00a0Beginning\u2019 farewell concert.<\/p>\n<p>In May,\u00a0Yungblud said he resisted being called \u201cthe future of rock\u201d,\u00a0saying: \u201cI am a middle-class kid, I never claimed I wasn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also recently brought his \u2018Idols\u2019 world tour to London\u2019s O2, where he paid tribute to Osbourne, invited a fan on\u00a0stage\u00a0and spoke about how proud he was of the community around him.<\/p>\n<p>The third edition of\u00a0BludFest\u00a0was announced earlier this year, with Yungblud taking the festival to Czechia for the first time. The line-up included\u00a0Biffy Clyro,\u00a0Primal Scream,\u00a0Pale Waves,\u00a0Palaye\u00a0Royale\u00a0and more, while\u00a0he also teamed up with War Child to raise money at the event.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>In a four-star review of both halves of \u2018Idols\u2019,\u00a0<i>NME<\/i>\u00a0wrote: \u201cIt bookmarks the latest chapter in the story of Dominic Harrison with a fairytale ending, now living with the freedom of thought that once eluded him. Sonically, the double album might not redefine the future of rock, but \u2013 as the soundtrack to his most successful era yet \u2013 it has helped guarantee the future of Yungblud.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><strong>For help and advice on mental health:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CALM \u2013 The Campaign Against Living Miserably<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Help Musicians UK \u2013 Around the clock mental health support and advice for musicians\u00a0(CALL MUSIC MINDS MATTER ON: 0808 802 8008)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Music Support Org \u2013 Help and support for musicians struggling with alcoholism, addiction, or mental health issues\u00a0(CALL: 0800 030 6789)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>YOUNG MINDS \u2013 The voice for young people\u2019s health and wellbeing<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time To Change \u2013 Let\u2019s end mental health discrimination<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/news\/music\/artists-and-entertainment-world-figures-share-support-for-yungblud-after-emotional-speech-following-industry-plant-accusations-3955430&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.nme.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2026_yungblud_getty_2000x1270.jpg&#8221;] NewsMusic News Artists and entertainment world figures share support for Yungblud after emotional speech following \u201cindustry plant\u201d accusations &#8220;You\u2019ve earned it all Dom. Cheers brother\u201d By Damian Jones 7th July 2026 Yungblud performs during 2026 Bonnaroo Music And Arts Festival on June 12, 2026 in Manchester, Tennessee CREDIT: Erika Goldring\/Getty Images Artists [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,78],"class_list":["post-2031099","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-nme-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031099","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2031099"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031099\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2031099"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2031099"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2031099"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}