Three festivals drop Reggie Watts after Rolling Stone abuse investigation

Greenbelt, Shambala and Electric Picnic have removed Reggie Watts from their 2026 lineups, Billboard reported on 24 August. Watts was scheduled to perform over the 27–30 August weekend. Rolling Stone's 20 August investigation alleged he was abusive toward late ex-girlfriend Katherine McCollough, who died by suicide this spring. Five other women described similar abuse. Watts' lawyer Andrew Brettler denied all claims.