State Department cancels Andrew W.K.'s party-promoting trip to Bahrain

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UPDATE: In heartbreaking news for party lovers everywhere, the State Department of Party Poopers has canceled Andrew W.K.'s trip to Bahrain, saying that the musician had never officially been designated a "cultural ambassador." A State Department spokesperson told Brokelyn that “the program was canceled because it did not meet the standards of the State Department.”

The rep said that embassies often invite artists to perform or participate in cultural exchange activities, but that the State Department had decided not to approve W.K.'s trip to Bahrain.

Andrew is pretty heartbroken himself:

ORIGINAL POST: Who says international relations has to be stuffy? Andrew W.K., the musician best known for a bloody-faced 2001 album cover and a commitment to partying hard, will represent the United States in an official capacity as a "cultural ambassador" to the Middle East. Andrew W.K.'s website explains the mission:

Here's what Andrew had to say about the appointment:

Andrew W.K., a fearless crusader for partying and good times, confirmed his appointment via Twitter and reasserted his commitment to world peace.

For a taste of Bahrain's impending good times, here's Andrew delivering a motivational speech to bronies at a My Little Pony convention in Ohio in October.

Good luck, Bahrain.

[Pitchfork]