EMINEM TO DROP HOMOPHOBIC LYRICS FOR UK GIG: Rapper looking to avoid wrath of gay-rights groups.

       According to UK’s Evening Standard, OutRage! agreed to refrain from picketing the concert, as long as Eminem does not use lyrics that encourage or incite hatred against gay people.       

       Festival spokesman David Allison said the rapper agreed to sign up after he was assured there would be no protests at the show. In return, Slim will censor his lyrics to avoid confrontation with the gay rights groups in the country.       

       OutRage! and other similar groups have actively boycotted singers like Beenie Man and Buju Banton, who have had tours of the country interrupted due to protests over their homophobic lyrics.       

       The 2010 Wireless Festival will take place at London's Hyde Park in July with additional confirmed acts Pink and The Ting Tings. More performers are expected to be announced.