Joni Mitchell is removing all her music from Spotify in "solidarity" with Neil Young, following controversy over the spread of COVID misinformation on the platform.

The Grammy award-winning singer said the streaming giant was allowing "irresponsible people" to spread "lies that are costing people their lives".

In a statement on her official website, the 78-year-old said: "I stand in solidarity with Neil Young and the global scientific and medical communities on this issue".

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