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Mexico City Festival Shut Down After Crane Kills Two Photographers

Local authorities in Mexico City shut down this weekend’s AXE Ceremonia festival on Saturday after two people were killed by a crane that collapsed. The incident occurred at around 5:30 p.m. local time during Meme Del Real’s set, when a gust of wind shook the metal structure that was carrying a decorative object. The two people killed were both photographers and received care on-site before being transported to a hospital and pronounced dead.

CBS Investigates The Battle Over Concert Tickets, Something Corporate Explain Where All The Money Goes

For the latest episode of CBS Saturday Morning, Brook Silva-Braga did some investigating to try to figure out why buying concert tickets has become such a pain. Among the people Silva-Braga interviewed was Andrew McMahon of the recently-reunited “emo rock band” Something Corporate, and the frontman broke down where the money from each ticket sold actually goes. He wasn’t able to disclose the venue, but he detailed a show where the gross potential money made was close to $200,000. After paying out venue and crew costs, the band made about $10 a ticket — which they split five ways.

Former Gang Of Four Bassist Dave Allen Dead At 69

Dave Allen, the founding bassist of English post-punk greats Gang Of Four, died last Saturday at 69. His former bandmate Hugo Burnham confirmed the news in a post today on Gang Of Four’s Instagram account, noting that Allen had been living with early-onset dementia for the last several years of his life.

Watch Dua Lipa Cover Lorde And Crowded House (With Neil Finn) In Auckland

Dua Lipa is having a fun time doing a bunch of covers on tour. Over in Australia and New Zealand, she’s been paying homage to local artists including AC/DC, Natalie Imbruglia, Kylie Minogue, and INXS by singing their songs over the past couple of weeks. Last Wednesday in Auckland, she did Lorde’s “Royals,” and on Friday at another Auckland show, she did Crowded House’s “Don’t Dream It’s Over” with the band’s own Neil Finn.