Featuring Special Guests Simple Plan, Fefe Dobson, And We The Kings
Music icon Avril Lavigne, an eight-time GRAMMY® nominee and diamond-certified artist, has thrilled fans by announcing the 2025 extension of her blockbuster Greatest Hits Tour. Produced by Live Nation, the newly added 19-date run begins on Sunday, May 18, at the Avenir Centre in Moncton, NB, and spans cities across the U.S. and Canada. Highlights include a massive stadium show at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, and a highly anticipated stop at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The tour concludes on Friday, June 27, at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY.
Joining Avril on this leg of the tour are several notable acts. Simple Plan will accompany her for all U.S. dates, while Fefe Dobson joins the Canadian stops. Additionally, We The Kings are set to appear on select dates across both countries.
Fans can expect a powerhouse setlist featuring Avril’s biggest hits, including the multi-platinum anthems “Complicated,” “Sk8er Boi,” “Girlfriend,” and “Here’s to Never Growing Up.” These timeless tracks, alongside others from her groundbreaking career, promise an unforgettable live experience.
Ticket Information
Tickets go on sale starting with an artist presale on Tuesday, December 3, at 10 AM local time. General sales begin Friday, December 6, at 10 AM local time through AvrilLavigne.com. Fans looking for an elevated experience can purchase VIP packages, which include perks like premium seating, access to the pre-show “I’M WITH YOU” Hospitality Lounge, and exclusive merchandise. Details are available at VIPnation.com.
Avril Lavigne: The Greatest Hits 2025 Tour Dates:
Sun May 18 – Moncton, NB – Avenir Centre +
Tue May 20 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre +
Sun May 25 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheatre *
Tue May 27 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Broadview Stage at SPAC *
Wed May 28 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater *
Fri May 30 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden *
Tue Jun 03 – London, ON – Canada Life Place +
Thu Jun 05 – Niagara Falls, ON – Fallsview Casino Resort +
Sat Jun 07 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *
Sun Jun 08 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center*
Tue Jun 10 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center *
Thu Jun 12 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis *
Tue Jun 17 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park *
Wed Jun 18 – Charleston, SC – Credit One Stadium *
Fri Jun 20 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre *
Sat Jun 21 – Hollywood, FL – Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino *^
Mon Jun 23 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place *^
Thu Jun 26 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake *
Fri Jun 27 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts *
Sun Jun 29 – Burls Creek, ON – Burl’s Creek Event Grounds~ (visit AllYourFriendsFestival.com for ticket details)
*With Simple Plan and We The Kings +With Fefe Dobson and We The Kings ^ No We The Kings ~Festival Date
A Legacy of Success
Avril Lavigne continues to make history as one of the most influential artists of her generation. With over 50 million albums sold worldwide, including 12.5 million in the U.S., her impact on music and culture remains unparalleled. Earlier this year, she completed a sold-out run of North American dates and headlined major festivals across the UK and Europe, including a celebrated debut at Glastonbury.
From her record-breaking debut album Let Go to her latest release, Love Sux, Avril’s catalog has earned her a place among the best-selling Canadian artists of all time. Her accolades include eight GRAMMY® nominations, ten JUNO Awards, and inductions into both the Hollywood and Canada Walks of Fame.
For more details and a full list of tour dates, visit AvrilLavigne.com.
After performing The Black Parade album in its entirety at the most recent When We Were Young Festival, My Chemical Romance (Gerard Way, Ray Toro, Frank Iero, and Mikey Way) will be celebrating The Black Parade this coming summer.
Photo credit: Chapman Baehler
The seminal album was named one of Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.” The band will be performing the full album in only 10 cities across North America, produced by Live Nation, with each show featuring a different hand-selected artist as the opening act.
Tickets go on sale this Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am local time – get your tickets HERE.
LINKIN PARK—Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Phoenix, Joe Hahn, alongside new members Emily Armstrong [of critically acclaimed band Dead Sara] as co-vocalist and Colin Brittain [songwriter/producer for G Flip, Illenium, One OK Rock] as drummer—share their first brand new music in seven years.
FIRST NEW MUSIC IN SEVEN YEARS “THE EMPTINESS MACHINE” — LISTEN HERE
The iconic band has shared a deluge of treats for fans:
A new single and video (premiering today at 4pm PT/7pm ET) for “The Emptiness Machine,” plus a global livestream performance (available only for 24 hours), and the launch of 6 upcoming arena shows in Los Angeles, New York, Hamburg, London, Seoul,and Bogota as part of the “From Zero” World Tour.
Stay tuned for the premiere of a Joe Hahn-directed video immediately following the livestream HERE!
LP Underground fan club exclusive pre-sales start September 6 and general on-sales September 7. Go to LinkinPark.com for more info.
LOS ANGELES, NEW YORK, HAMBURG, LONDON, SEOUL & BOGOTA ARENA SHOWS ON SALE BEGINNING SATURDAY: HERE
These surprises herald the arrival of LINKIN PARK’s first album since 2017, FROM ZERO, on November 15. Pre-order/Pre-save the album HERE (via Warner Records).
Linkin Park with new members and Apple Music host Zane Lowe
Tomorrow, Friday September 6th, the band joins long-time friend and Apple Music host Zane Lowe for an in-depth candid conversation about the incredible legacy of Linkin Park, the 7-year long journey to new music and their excitement for the future. Fans can tune in at 6AM PT to watch the full interview HERE.
NEW ALBUM FROM ZERO
FROM ZERO album artwork
From Zero Tracklist
From Zero (Intro)
The Emptiness Machine
Cut The Bridge
Heavy Is The Crown
Over Each Other
Casualty
Overflow
Two Faced
Stained
IGYEIH
Good Things Go
Without expectations, Shinoda, Delson, Farrell, and Hahn quietly began meeting up again in recent years. Rather than “trying to restart the band,” their instinct was to simply spend more time together, and reconnect with the creativity and camaraderie that has been at the core of their friendship since college. During this time, they invited various friends and cohorts to join them in the studio; among the guests, they found a special kinship with Armstong and Brittain. A natural chemistry drew these musicians back into its gravitational pull as they logged more and more hours in the studio. It was the sound of lifelong musicians rediscovering the uncontainable energy of a new beginning once again. Over this season, FROM ZERO was born.
About the new era, Shinoda stated, “Before LINKIN PARK, our first band name was Xero. This album title refers to both this humble beginning and the journey we’re currently undertaking. Sonically and emotionally, it is about past, present, and future—embracing our signature sound, but new and full of life. It was made with a deep appreciation for our new and longtime bandmates, our friends, our family, and our fans. We are proud of what LINKIN PARK has become over the years, and excited about the journey ahead.”
Right out of the gate, “The Emptiness Machine” channels the DNA of LINKIN PARK, harnessing the band’s explosive energy and retaining the hallmarks of their instantly identifiable and inimitable sound. A chameleonic and catchy anthem, Shinoda’s hypnotic melodies hand off to Armstrong’s blistering chorus, over distorted riffs and head-nodding drums.
Shinoda elaborated, “The more we worked with Emily and Colin, the more we enjoyed their world-class talents, their company, and the things we created. We feel really empowered with this new lineup and the vibrant and energized new music we’ve made together. We’re weaving together the sonic touchpoints we’ve been known for and still exploring new ones.”
Ultimately, with FROM ZERO, the band is looking to harness the purest energy of their past, present, and future. The new era has officially begun.
“FROM ZERO” WORLD TOUR 2024
September 11, 2024 | Kia Forum – Los Angeles, CA
September 16, 2024 | Barclays Center – New York, NY
September 22, 2024 | Barclays Arena – Hamburg, Germany
September 24, 2024 | The O2 – London, UK
September 28, 2024 | INSPIRE Arena – Seoul, South Korea
November 11, 2024 | Coliseo Medplus – Bogota, Colombia
“The Dandy Warhols dove right into a 90-minute set of hypnotic psychedelia that collectively mesmerized the 1,500-capacity crowd at NYC’s Webster Hall.” – NYS Music
Celebrates Their 30th Anniversary With Live Shows, Parties and Events
Presale: Thursday, August 22nd (10AM local) Onsale: Friday, August 23rd (10AM local)
AUGUST 21, 2024 (Portland, OR) – “They tell me it’s been 30 years, but it feels like about six… Maybe seven,” says Courtney Taylor-Taylor of THE DANDY WARHOLS about their upcoming 30th anniversary as a band. “Well, I guess we’ve had a pretty long run.”
With a career that started in 1994 in Portland, OR, The Dandy Warhols are celebrating an impressive milestone of three decades as a band. With thirteen studio albums under their belt and countless tours crisscrossing the globe, their constantly evolving sound continues to enthrall audiences without losing steam. Their latest critically hailed album ROCKMAKER featured guests Frank Black of the Pixies, Slash of Guns N’ Roses, and Debbie Harry of Blondie and stands as one of their best-reviewed albums to date.
So, to celebrate this landmark, The Dandy Warhols have announced a string of December festivities that include live shows in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, and Tacoma, a fan party in their home studio in Portland, and a co-hosting engagement in which they will co-host as master of ceremonies for the Little Clouds Records showcase (who were responsible for the recent re-pressing of the band’s catalog)!
December 2 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge – Tickets
December 3 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge – Tickets
December 4 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge – Tickets
December 6 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s 365 Club – Tickets
December 7 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s 365 Club – Tickets
December 11 – Portland, OR @ Mission Theater / Little Clouds Showcase* – Tickets
December 12 – Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom^ – Tickets
December 13 – Portland, OR @ Fan Party @ Odditorium% – Tickets
December 14 – Tacoma, WA @ Spanish Ballroom – Tickets
December 15 – Tacoma, WA @ Spanish Ballroom – Fan Brunch% – Tickets
* The Little Clouds Showcase will be co-hosted by The Dandy Warhols (no performance), featuring sets by LSD & The Search For God (headliner), Sun Atoms (direct support featuring Peter Holmström from The Dandy Warhols), and Tremours (opener)
^ A DJ set by Zia McCabe (a.k.a. DJ Rescue) follows the Dec. 12th show, one floor below in Lola’s Room. Free to all ticket holders.
% Fan meet & greet party (no performance)
About The Dandy Warhols
Described by The Arts STL as “a kaleidoscope of sound and style as only The Dandy Warhols can bring with their infectious and psychedelic vibes that can’t be pigeonholed into a single genre, so don’t even try,” ROCKMAKER delivered a spellbinding album that The Spill Magazine called “a sonic evolution for The Dandy Warhols, characterized by a deliberate emphasis on guitar riffs over chords and melodies.” Vanyaland adds, “The Dandy Warhols have never been ones to fall in step, so it’s little surprise that their new LP ROCKMAKER doesn’t necessarily meet or exceed expectations as much as set its own bar.”
Their enthralling live shows continue to captivate their fanbase, allowing everyone the chance to celebrate their anniversary. On the band’s recent stop at Boston’s Royale, the Boston Globe hailed, “the band wrapped its audience in a sonic blanket that had an almost narcotic warmth at times.” Parklife DC said of their Washington, DC show, “The quartet maintained their classic psych rock roots but dove into even a grittier edge that borders on post-punk and even goth.” The Spill Magazine says about the Toronto show this past March, “The Dandy Warhols electrified the Toronto stage with a performance that exuded sheer power and badassery right from the get-go… Their unparalleled talent and chemistry create an experience unlike any other.”
The Dandy Warhols is: Courtney Taylor-Taylor (vocals, guitar), Peter Holmström (guitar, keyboards), Zia McCabe (keyboard, bass, percussion), and Brent DeBoer (drums, backing vocals).
The Dandy Warhols New Album: ROCKMAKER
Their latest album ROCKMAKER was released on March 15, 2024 via Sunset Blvd and was produced by Peter Holmström and Courtney Taylor-Taylor. Celebrated British DJ and producer Keith Tenniswood (David Holmes, Primal Scream, Rotters Golf Club) of Two Lone Swordsmen mastered the record, and acclaimed British producer Jagz Kooner (Massive Attack, Kasabian, Garbage) mixed it.
The queen of Christmas and best-selling female artist of all time with over 200 million records sold Mariah Carey has announced her highly-anticipated annual Christmas extravaganza is back and going national! Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time will visit 20 cities across the country, kicking off on November 6 visiting Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia and more before wrapping up on December 17 in her hometown of NYC.
Produced by Live Nation, this tour marks Carey’s grandest holiday spectacle to date and is the first of many surprises she has in store to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her legendary album ‘Merry Christmas’ and its record-shattering single “All I Want For Christmas Is You.” The show will feature the global superstar’s timeless holiday classics alongside fan-favorite chart-toppers, promising an unforgettable festive experience.
Tickets
Tickets will be available starting with Verizon presale (details below) beginning Tuesday, August 6. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Friday, August 9 at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com.
VERIZON PRESALE: Verizon will offer a presale for the Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time tour through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for these dates beginning Tuesday, August 6 at 10 AM local time until Thursday, August 8 at 10 PM local time. For more details, visit Verizon Up.
VIP TICKETS: Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merch item & more. VIP package contents vary based on offer selected. For more information, visit VIP Nation.
“Mariah Carey’s Christmas Time Tour” Dates
Wed Nov 06 | Highland, CA | Yaamava Theater
Fri Nov 08 | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Bowl
Wed Nov 13 | Greater Palm Springs, CA | Acrisure Arena
Fri Nov 15 | Phoenix, AZ | Footprint Center
Sun Nov 17 | Austin, TX | Moody Center
Tue Nov 19 | Houston, TX | Toyota Center
Thu Nov 21 | Dallas, TX | American Airlines Center
Sat Nov 23 | Atlanta, GA | State Farm Arena
Mon Nov 25 | Nashville, TN | Bridgestone Arena
Wed Nov 27 | Rosemont, IL | Allstate Arena
Fri Nov 29 | St. Louis, MO | Enterprise Center
Sun Dec 01 | Washington, DC | Capital One Arena
Tue Dec 03 | Philadelphia, PA | Wells Fargo Center
“My intention writing this song was to get myself out of deep, heavy, painful feelings and move towards the light,” NYC-based art pop singer/songwriter BRIDGET BARKAN says, sprinkling positivity and support on our breakfasts this morning with her new single and music video “GOOD THINGS,” released May 21, 2024.
Sonically glam/pop meets Grizzly Bear meets Pat Benatar, this “actress of music” and former Scissor Sisters backup singer says, “theatrical performance is always there for music videos, and my dance background always finds its way back in, as well.”
Bridget Barkan “Good Things” Music Video
Emotionally weighted by personal tragedies, loss, and challenges exacerbated by the events of October 7, 2023 and the ongoing war in Gaza, Bridget was mired deep in a dark place. “I was going through a lot emotionally and personally that October, as were a lot of people in the world with the attack on October 7th and the impending war,” she explains. “All that I was going through personally exploded out of me, and I found connections between a lot of the experiences: the duality of sorrow and relief, as well as the heart’s true compassion… No matter the perspective, you can see that many truths exist at the same time.”
Losing her father (the celebrated songwriter/producer Marcus Barkan who wrote for Nat King Cole, Lesley Gore and even wrote the Banana Splits theme song “Tra La La”, among many others) during the pandemic meant she had to struggle with the loss in isolation due to the quarantine. Bridget also suffered a great deal of personal trauma in the last year from a miscarriage and a difficult breakup. “Good Things” finds her emerging from the grief to celebrate life and overcome all this hardship. The accompanying video is an incredibly beautifully shot and dramatized expression of the song, really showcasing her artistry and vision, capturing the beauty and wonder in life while also grappling with the inevitable pain– reminding everyone they are not alone.
Bridget Barkan Photo credit: Will Polanco
Written from a 5-step songwriting process Bridget invented as a songwriting workshop instructor at Carnegie Hall where, for the last seven plus years, she has taught incarcerated youth and NYC teachers, “Good Things” holds onto the glimmer of light in a dark and hardened world.
Bridget explains about a line from the song: “I used to love October changing leaves on Halloween, but this is the month I was almost a mother, now little pumpkins mean something different to me“:
“This lyric is probably the hardest to sing, but it came without effort and it rhymed without thinking. It’s such an honest feeling, and describes all of the fun things you imagine doing with your children on Halloween (putting your baby in a pumpkin costume, taking them trick-or-treating)… a deep sense of longing through a very simplistic description.” While expressing a very poignant take, the song remains upbeat and encouraging.
A regular in the NYC artsy pop underground that includes Bright Light Bright Light, Xavier Smith, and John Cameron Mitchell among many others, Bridget is a “Jill of All Trades” on a one woman journey through love and loss. She also formerly toured the world with Scissor Sisters and can be seen in their earth-shattering “Let’s Have A Kiki” video as one of Ana Matronic’s crew. Having inherited her father’s knack for songwriting, Bridget’s intrinsic artistry and talent is a legacy she proudly carries.
More About “Good Things”:
The video, directed and edited by Bridget, herself, and co-edited by Isabel Del Rosal and co-starring “twin-dancer” Casey Urban, shows Bridget using “dance to move energy and emotion through me. I feel it’s healing, so I consider this video a ritual to release the sadness,” she expresses. “The Boom Box Room was a perfect location. It has so many different light options, so I just went with it. There were some unplanned, organic things that happened with one rainbow light set up, which showed a more expressive and fun side of the song…”
Still image from Bridget Barkan’s “Good Things” music video
“…My co-director Isabel said she could see me outdoors in part of the video, and I realized, ‘Of course! Rain makes things grow, and sadness can make things grow!’ So, we went to the botanical gardens and stole some shots of the blooming flowers before we got kicked out.”
Still image from Bridget Barkan’s “Good Things” music video
More About Bridget:
Bridget Barkan is a chameleon artist who shape-shifts through genre and style with a thread of raw truth and soul, woven into every melody and lyric. A native New Yorker, she has toured the world with pop/glam band Scissor Sisters, opened for Lady Gaga with them, and has performed with Bright Light Bright Light and Slow Knights. Starring in LGBTQ romantic classic “Walk with Me,” as a singer/songwriter, Bridget was featured on the original album, as well.
As a singer, she has shared the stage with Drag legends Joey Arias, Murray Hill and more and has released singles with the House DJ/producer legend Todd Terry, as well as numerous of her own singles. She worked closely with Baz Luhrmann as the voice of Misty Holloway on the Netflix show “The Get Down.” As a child actress, she has appeared in countless commercials and Sesame Street. She has starred in HBO’s Everyday People, Sherrybaby, Redacted, God’s Pocket, Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick and had a recurring role as a one-legged “hooker” on Law & Order: SVU.
On stage, Barkan has appeared in numerous productions including Dog Sees God and alongside Lea Michelle in a workshop of Spring Awakening.
On the heels of her chart-topping new album, GRAMMY®, and Latin GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Shakira has just announced the first string dates on her highly anticipated world tour, “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour,” promoted by Live Nation, with 14 arena shows across North America kicking off this fall. The tour’s first leg will start on November 2 in Palm Desert, CA, and includes stops in Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, Brooklyn, Chicago and more. See below for full tour routing. Known for her dynamic and high-energy performances, Shakira will bring tracks from her new album and her legendary catalog of hits to life on stage.
Shakira Tickets
GENERAL ONSALE BEGINS MONDAY, APRIL 22 AT SHAKIRA.COM
Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale (details below) beginning Wednesday, April 17. The artist presale will begin Friday, April 19 at 10am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Monday, April 22 at 10am local time at shakira.com.
Presale
Citi is the official card of the “Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour” in the U.S. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Wednesday, April 17 at 10am local time until Sunday, April 21 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
VIP
Fans can also purchase VIP Packages, which may include premium tickets, a meet & greet and photo op with Shakira, an autographed item, access to the pre-show VIP lounge, an exclusive VIP merch item & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit vipnation.com.
Shakira first hinted at the tour during her appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon last month. On Friday, the global superstar surprised fans at Coachella when she appeared during Bizarrap’s set to perform their global smash hit “Shakira: Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol. 53” and “La Fuerte,” both featured on her new album. Before exiting the stage, Shakira teased the tour news to a roaring crowd.
Coachella marks the second time in the last month that Shakira has surprised fans with a showstopping performance. Last month, following the album release, Shakira shut down New York City’s Times Square giving a crowd of 40,000+ fans a peek into the energy of her live shows when she performed at the TSX Stage. The performance included her iconic hits like “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Te Felicito/TQG,” and “Session 53,” as well as “Puntería” and “Cómo Dónde y Cuándo” from her new album.
The tour is in support of her new album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, which in 24 hours of its release became the most streamed album of the year with over 10 billion, and was certified 7x platinum. The album debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Latin Album and Latin Pop Album Charts, while “Puntería” with Cardi B holds the #1 spot on both the Billboard Latin Airplay and Latin Pop Airplay charts. Listen to the album HERE!
This is Shakira’s first tour since 2018, when she wowed fans at sold out stadiums and arenas around the planet with the El Dorado World Tour, cementing her reputation as “an international pop goddess” (Rolling Stone).
Shakira Tour Dates
Sat, Nov 02 – Palm Desert, CA – Acrisure Arena
Thu, Nov 07 – Phoenix, AZ – Footprint Center
Sat, Nov 09 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum
Sat, Nov 16 – San Antonio, TX – Frost Bank Center
Sun, Nov 17 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Wed, Nov 20 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Sat, Nov 23 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Mon, Nov 25 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
Sat, Nov 30 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Thu, Dec 05 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center
Sun, Dec 08 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Tue, Dec 10 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
Sat, Dec 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sun, Dec 15 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
About Shakira
Shakira is a Colombian singer-songwriter and multi-GRAMMY® award winner. She has sold over 95 million records worldwide and has won numerous awards including three GRAMMYs®, twelve Latin GRAMMYs®, and multiple World Music Awards, American Music Awards and Billboard Music Awards, to name a few. She is the most-viewed female Latin artist, and one of the top-10 artists of all time on YouTube with over 27 billion cumulative views, and the most-streamed female Latin artist of all time on Spotify.
Most recently, Shakira released her twelfth studio album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran to rave reviews. The album is a dazzling testament to her resilience and strength, as well as music’s power to transform the most trying experiences into precious moments. In the first 24 hours it was released, the album became the most streamed album 2024 and was certified 7x Platinum.
Shakira’s previous album El Dorado ranked #1 on iTunes in 37 Countries, won Best Pop Vocal Album at the 2017 Latin GRAMMY® Awards, and Best Latin Pop Album at the 2018 GRAMMY® Awards. With over 12 billion streams, it is one of the most-streamed female albums of all time. In 24 hours, “SHAKIRA || BZRP Music Sessions #53” made history both on Spotify with over 14 million streams and on YouTube with over 52 million views. The song debuted at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is another historic moment for Shakira as she is the first solo woman to debut in the Top 10 on the chart with a song recorded in Spanish. It is also the Spanish language song with the most streams in a single day in Spotify history. In September, Shakira received the MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the MTV Video Music Awards and in honor of her award put on a breathtaking performance of her greatest hits.
Less than a week after releasing her critically acclaimed new album, Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran, Shakira surprised a crowd of over 40,000 people, the largest audience for a performance in Times Square, with a mesmerizing performance at the TSX Stage.
Following the news of her highly anticipated third studio album HIT ME HARD AND SOFT, set for release on May 17 (pre-order/add/save HERE), Billie Eilish has announced arena dates, produced by Live Nation, for her HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR.
Starting in September 2024, Eilish will embark on her North American leg of the tour which runs through to the end of December 2024. The tour will continue in Australia starting February 2025 ahead of her European, U.K., and Ireland arena dates starting in April until late July. For a full list of tour dates, see below or visit BillieEilish.com
Tickets for BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR will be available starting with the American Express® Presale beginning Tuesday, April 30, with additional presales running throughout the week. Any remaining tickets will be available during the general on-sale starting Friday, May 3 on BillieEilish.com. On-sale start times vary by market, check local listings for more information.
American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public beginning Tuesday, April 30 (while supplies last) – this is one of the many entertainment benefits American Express Card Members can access. Presale start + end times will vary by market, check your local listings at BillieEilish.com for more information.
Sustainability Efforts
Billie Eilish will continue her long-standing partnership with environmental nonprofit REVERB on this tour, building on the success of previous efforts, which resulted in over $1 million donated to environmental, greenhouse gas reduction, and climate justice projects, more than 150,000 fan actions, and much more. Sustainability efforts on this tour will include reducing greenhouse gas pollution, decreasing single-use plastic waste, supporting climate action, and updating concession offerings to promote and encourage plant-based food options with Support+Feed.
Tickets
In keeping with her commitment to making a difference in the environmental impacts of her music and touring, a portion of the proceeds from ticket sales in North America will go to REVERB and its ongoing effort to help support organizations across the country addressing the impacts of food insecurity and the climate crisis.
Eco-Village
The Billie Eilish REVERB Eco-Villages will be set up at 2 locations in the main concourse of every show where fans can take part in the tour’s sustainability efforts, connect with nonprofits, and take meaningful action for people and the planet.
Support+Feed
For collective action at the intersection of climate and food, Support+Feed will be launching a 360 campaign throughout the tour. Following the success in 2022, Support+Feed will offer an expanded version of the Support+FeedPledge inspiring fans to eat one plant-based meal a day for 30 days with digital elements and community activations. Fans will also have the opportunity to participate in Plant-based Food Drives in a selection of cities alongside the tour to raise awareness and gather food to distribute to local communities.
Transport
Fans are encouraged to join the effort to make the HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR more sustainable. Where possible, take public transportation and carpool to and from the shows to help reduce greenhouse gas pollution and encourage more public transportation options. Fans will receive information via email about public transportation options before the show.
Venues
Venue partners are also helping to lessen the environmental footprint of the tour. In addition to efforts to decrease waste through reducing or eliminating single-use plastics and diverting landfill waste with compost and recycling, venues will be offering plant-based food options at all shows.
Fan Participation
Bring an empty reusable water bottle or donate for a custom RockNRefill Nalgene bottle to fill up at the free water refill stations located at each venue. The RockNRefill bottles and refill stations are located at the Eco-Villages in the main concourse at all shows. Fight fast fashion by opting for thrifted, upcycled, or borrowed clothes instead of buying new clothing to wear to shows.
Billie Eilish Tour Dates 2024-2025
NORTH AMERICA*
Sun, Sep 29 – Québec, QC – Centre Videotron
Tue, Oct 01 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Wed, Oct 02 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Fri, Oct 04 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Sat, Oct 05 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center
Mon, Oct 07 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Wed, Oct 09 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Fri, Oct 11 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
Sun, Oct 13 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
Wed, Oct 16 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Thu, Oct 17 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Fri, Oct 18 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden
Sat, Nov 02 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Sun, Nov 03 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Wed, Nov 06 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
Fri, Nov 08 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center
Sun, Nov 10 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Mon, Nov 11 – Saint Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
Wed, Nov 13 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Thu, Nov 14 – Chicago, IL – United Center
Sat, Nov 16 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
Sun, Nov 17 – Omaha, NE – CHI Health Center Omaha
Tue, Nov 19 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Wed, Nov 20 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena
Tue, Dec 03 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena
Thu, Dec 05 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Fri, Dec 06 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
Sun, Dec 08 – Portland, OR – Moda Center
Tue, Dec 10 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
Wed, Dec 11 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose
Fri, Dec 13 – Glendale, AZ – Desert Diamond Arena
Sun, Dec 15 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
Mon, Dec 16 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
Tue, Dec 17 – Inglewood, CA – Kia Forum
AUSTRALIA
Tue, Feb 18, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Wed, Feb 19, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Fri, Feb 21, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Sat, Feb 22, 2025 – Brisbane, Australia – Brisbane Entertainment Centre
Mon, Feb 24, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
Tue, Feb 25, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
Thu, Feb 27, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 – Sydney, Australia – Qudos Bank Arena
Tue, Mar 4, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
Wed, Mar 5, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
Fri, Mar 7, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
Sat, Mar 8, 2025 – Melbourne, Australia – Rod Laver Arena
EUROPE/U.K./IRELAND
Wed, Apr 23, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
Thu, Apr 24, 2025 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena
Sat, Apr 26, 2025 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena
Mon, Apr 28, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Tue, Apr 29, 2025 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
Fri, May 2, 2025 – Hannover, Germany – ZAG Arena
Sun, May 4, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Mon, May 5, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Wed, May 7, 2025 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
Fri, May 9, 2025 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Arena
Thu, May 29, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Fri, May 30, 2025 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
Sat, June 14, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi
Sun, June 15, 2025 – Barcelona, Spain – Palau Sant Jordi
Mon, Jul 7, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
Tue, Jul 8, 2025 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
Thu, Jul 10, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
Sun, Jul 13, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
Mon, Jul 14, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
Wed, Jul 16, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
Thu, Jul 17, 2025 – London, UK – The O2
Sat, Jul 19, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Sun, Jul 20, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Tue, Jul 22, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Sat, Jul 26, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
Sun, Jul 27, 2025 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
*The tour wants to give fans, not scalpers, the best chance to buy tickets at face value. To make this possible they have chosen to use Ticketmaster’s Face Value Exchange. If fans purchase tickets for a show in the U.S. or Canada and can’t attend, they’ll have the option to resell them to other fans at the original price paid. To help protect the Exchange, the tour has requested all tickets be mobile only and restricted from transfer. This applies to all shows except those in Colorado, Illinois, and New York where Face Value Exchange cannot be mandated. Please note, a valid bank account or debit card within the country of your event is required to sell on the Face Value Exchange. More information on how the Ticketmaster Exchange works is available here.
About the New Record
‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ album artwork Photography: William Drumm
The forthcoming album, HIT ME HARD AND SOFT was written by Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, her brother and long-time collaborator, who also produced the album. HIT ME HARD AND SOFTwill be available on all digital platforms, and in a continued effort to minimize waste and combat climate change; across all physical formats in limited variants on the same day, with the same track-listing and using 100% recyclable materials. For more information on all sustainable practices for this album release, please visit: SUSTAINABILITY – Billie Eilish | Store
‘HIT ME HARD AND SOFT’ is out everywhere on May 17
May 31, 2024 Update: Jennifer Lopez has canceled her upcoming stops for the ‘This Is Me… Live’ tour, including the Phoenix concert originally set for July 9 at Footprint Center.
Today, one of the most influential entertainers of our time, Jennifer Lopez, announced her highly anticipated return to the touring stage with “This Is Me…Now” The Tour. This marks her triumphant comeback to the touring scene after a five-year break, following the successful 2019 tour that grossed over $50 million and sold out venues across the country. The tour will feature Lopez performing her catalog of chart-breaking hits across her renowned discography as well as new songs from her album, This Is Me…Now.
This is Me…Now (Amazon Exclusive Vinyl)
Produced by Live Nation, the 30+ city tour kicks off on June 26 in Orlando, FL at Kia Center making stops across North America in Miami, Los Angeles, Toronto, her hometown of NYC, and more before wrapping up in Houston, TX on August 31 at Toyota Center.
“This Is Me…Now” the Tour comes on the heels of Lopez’s announcement of her forthcoming album This Is Me…Now and Amazon Original, This Is Me…Now: A Love Story, out on February 16th. Most recently, Lopez was featured in Dunkin Donuts’ Super Bowl LVIII commercial and dropped a new version of “Can’t Get Enough ft. Latto” which she performed on SNL.
Tickets Available Starting Tuesday, February 20 at 9 AM Local Time via Presales
General Onsale Begins Friday, February 23 at 10 AM Local Time on LiveNation.com
Tickets will be available starting with a JLo Fan Club presale beginning Tuesday, February 20 at 9 AM local time. Additional presales (details below) will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, February 23 at 10 AM Local Time at LiveNation.com.
CITI Presale
Citi is the official card of the “This Is Me…Now” the Tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets for the U.S. dates beginning Tuesday, February 20 at 10 AM local time until Thursday, February 22 at 10 PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit citientertainment.com.
Verizon Presale
Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for “This Is Me…Now” the Tour for applicable U.S. dates through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for select shows beginning Tuesday, February 20 at 10 AM local time until Thursday, February 22 at 10 PM local time. For more details visit Verizon Up.
The release of This Is Me…Now, her first studio album in nearly a decade, is Jennifer Lopez’s story, in Jennifer Lopez’s words. The album serves as a rich tapestry of sounds and emotions, seamlessly blending elements of pop, R&B and hip hop influences to create a fusion of genres. Her lyrics delve into the highs and lows of life, love, and relationships with unflinching honesty and introspection as she unveils a genuine story of growth, resilience, hard work, and the transformative power of self love. Jennifer Lopez’s distinctive vocals intertwine flawlessly with captivating melodies, delivering a musical experience that is both commanding and deeply meaningful.
Written and recorded at her Los Angeles home in 2022 and 2023, Jennifer Lopez collaborated with a star-studded lineup of hit producers, including Rogét Chahayed, Angel Lopez, and Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman. Additional songwriter-producers were HitBoy, Tay Kieth, Yeti Beats, Carter Lang, Kim “Kaydence” Krysiuk, Jason Derulo, and Brandon Riester, who served as A&R for this project. The album can be preordered here
Streaming globally on Prime Video starting February 16th, This Is Me…Now: A Love Story is like nothing you’ve ever seen from Jennifer Lopez. Alongside director Dave Meyers, Jennifer has created a narrative-driven cinematic odyssey, steeped in mythological storytelling and personal healing. Dropping in tandem with her first studio album in a decade, this genre-bending Amazon original showcases her journey to love through her own eyes. With fantastical costumes, breathtaking choreography, and star-studded cameos, this panorama is an introspective retrospective of Jennifer’s resilient heart.
“Can’t Get Enough”, the first single from This Is Me…Now is available now on all platforms.
PHOENIX — On an unexpectedly brisk February evening, amidst the peculiar backdrop of lightning streaking across the Arizona sky, an eager audience gathered to experience the second night of Tool in Phoenix, accompanied by special guests Elder, on their simply-named “Winter Tour.” It comes as no shock that Tool effortlessly filled their hometown venue for two consecutive nights. These performances were a delight for fans of progressive rock, as both bands firmly reside within this genre’s realm.
Elder
Elder’s journey began as a trio in 2006, in a quaint seaside town in Massachusetts before eventually relocating to Berlin, Germany. Evolving into the present-day roster of 4 members, lead vocalist and guitarist Nick DiSalvo stands as the sole remaining founding member. The group boasts an impressive discography, including, but not limited to, six full-length albums.
Comparisons abound between Elder and Tool, and while Elder tends to lean more toward the classifications of doom metal and stoner rock, there are undeniable similarities between the two groups. The 4-song, 40-minute set, which felt more like a mesmerizing jam session by a highly skilled and technically proficient ensemble, seemed to defy the passage of time. The band does not do very much that would be considered new, but what they do is done extremely well.
Even without the elaborate visual show that Tool brings to the table, Elder’s performance—accompanied only by their name on the screen behind them—was very enjoyable. It served as a compelling example of why you should show up early to witness the openers. In fact, DiSalvo thanked the crowd for coming early to see them. They are worth catching when they come to town, and one can only hope they will swing by again sooner than later.
Tool
Among the fans in the arena, there was a palpable sense of anticipation, steadily mounting as the clock ticked towards 8:30. Nearly every attendee had settled into their seats about 15 minutes before the lights dimmed, all eager for what was to come—and with good reason. The opening sequence offered a tantalizing glimpse of the extraordinary spectacle about to unfold before their eyes.
The lights dimmed, the crowd erupted into cheers, and a heartbeat from “Third Eye” began. As Tool’s widely-acclaimed drummer Danny Carey climbed behind the kit, a massive skull moved across the screen from right to left in an arc. A second pass gave the skull muscles and blank eyes, a third and final pass gave it skin, irises, and pupils. By this time, guitarist Adam Jones and bassist Justin Chancellor had walked out, taking up their places in front of Carey.
Tool sets the stage in an unconventional way: The bassist and guitarist stand in front of the elevated drummer, who has quite the legendary kit surrounding him. On each side, slightly set back, are platforms mostly shrouded in darkness. Behind Carey, there is a walkway, serving as the domain of vocalist Maynard James Keenan, who adamantly prefers not to be at the forefront of attention. He has been known to face away from the audience to immerse himself in the right mindset for certain songs, but he did not do so this evening.
As the notes for “Fear Inoculum” began, Keenan could be seen pacing in circles on the stage-right platform. Keenan rarely stops moving during the show, and can be seen frequently crouching down as if he is preparing for an unseen opponent he could employ his Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu skills against, given his black belt proficiency. He also rhythmically slaps his legs or pounds his chest to the beat when not singing. In essence, Keenan is a spectacle unto himself, captivating the audience with his dynamic presence.
There is an old adage that everyone knows by now: The only things certain in life are death and taxes. But nowadays, it seems almost incomplete without adding a third certainty: Maynard James Keenan’s disdain for all manner of cell phone usage at concerts. No matter which side you fall on the issue, there is no denying that as a concertgoer in these times, you are likely to partially watch the show through the lens of someone in front of you as they hold up their phone to record a video. Keenan has no problem letting you know how he feels about this, and in fact he insists that venues eject people who have their phones out. 30 or so people were reportedly kicked out during the prior night’s show for violating this rule, and at least 4 were spotted being escorted from the floor on this night.
After “Fear Inoculum” ended, Keenan addressed the ban on cell phones by laying into the culture of addiction to false connections, informing people if they could not put their phones away for 2 hours, they should seek help. His reasoning was that he—and the band—wanted everyone to be present in the moment as they were taking the crowd on a journey. With the exception of the few who discovered that yes, it was still chilly outside, and yes, security was dead serious about enforcement of the policy, the audience as a whole respected the artists’ wishes.
Keenan was not using hyperbole when discussing the journey to come. The show truly is a transformative experience, with visuals that sometimes evoke the sensation of a particularly intense trip on psychedelic mushrooms. A prime example occurred when the screen behind the band abruptly showcased towering, 40-foot-tall aliens peering out at the crowd. Overall, the visuals behind the band are absolutely incredible to see, and there is no denying that they immensely enhance the experience. It should also be noted that Jones is an accomplished makeup artist and set builder—including work on Jurassic Park—and as such, some of the visuals came from him.
Tool has a decent-sized body of work, with just over 50 songs in total, but the shows tend to have somewhat sparse setlists due to the length of their songs. This show was no exception, with just 11 songs, five of which came from 2019’s Fear Inoculum. There was a 12-minute intermission after the first 7 songs, where seemingly the entire arena made a mad dash to offload trash, visit concessions for some more food or drinks, and/or make a pitstop in the restroom.
For those who managed to return in time, they were treated to the sight of Carey—sporting a personalized Phoenix Suns jersey and basketball shorts—standing before a colossal gong. After gently massaging the gong’s surface with his drumsticks, Carey took a mallet, pointed back toward the crowd, and delivered a resounding strike. Following this striking display, he settled behind his drum kit and unleashed a multi-minute drum solo, captivating the audience as it was magnificently showcased on the towering screens behind the stage.
Carey’s drumming prowess is unparalleled, a true maestro behind the kit. It’s not only enthralling to watch but also a delight to listen to him weave his rhythmic magic.
Next up was Chancellor, who delivered a relatively swift bass solo. Despite its brevity, witnessing him coax sounds from the bass that seem impossible was incredibly impressive.
Lastly, but certainly not least, was Jones, who effortlessly shifts between styles, making it a bit more challenging to emulate him. However, witnessing someone defy “traditional” styles in such a remarkable manner is truly awe-inspiring. It’s a sheer pleasure to observe this trio craft music in ways that most can only dream of replicating.
There would be a total of 4 more songs, including “Flood,” which saw confetti dropping from the ceiling during the intro. Right before the final set, Keenan informed the crowd – almost resentfully – that since they had been good, they could film the final song. He also brought up the fact that he would be touring with A Perfect Circle and Puscifer, with a return to the valley in April. He then told the audience that they could take out their “stupid” phones, but warned that if they used their flash while taking photos or had their light on while filming, he would come down and “kick them in their vaginas.” As if on cue, someone immediately held up their phone with the light on, which drew Keenans’ wrath, as well as the attention of security.
What other song is better to close the show with than one of the most recognizable songs in rock, “Schism”? The opening notes may not be quite as recognizable as the riff, but almost any rock fan is immediately going to recognize those notes. It is fun to watch Tool live; every facet of the show is nothing short of entertaining, and the journey that Keenan promises to take the fans lives up to his word. As the final notes faded, Keenan left his perch for the first time, fist bumping each of his band mates before exiting the stage and allowing them to take the final bows they deserve. Keenan is an anti-star, if you will, and yet he certainly has the gravity of one.
Do yourself a favor and go see Tool next time they come to town. And if you are able, go see Puscifer and A Perfect Circle with Primus in Phoenix on April 16th or 17th (SOLD OUT) as well. Especially considering it will be Keenan’s 60th birthday celebration, we have every confidence they will not leave you disappointed. More Tool and Sessanta tour dates on Live Nation.
