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For fans hoping to see Shakira “Whenever, Wherever” they can, the Queen of Latin Music has some good news.
On Monday (Oct. 21), InterPride and the Capital Pride Alliance announced that Shakira would serve as the official headliner for WorldPride 2025. Taking place in Washington, D.C., the official Welcome Concert for the annual festival will take over the city’s Nationals Park on Saturday, May 31.
The headlining concert comes as a part of Shakira’s upcoming Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour. After initially intending to bring her shows to arenas around the globe, the singer and Live Nation recently announced that they would be upgrading the She Wolf’s tour to stadium venues. “The demand for tickets and more shows has reached the point that our tour now requires stadiums in the USA and more dates so I can see as many of you as possible,” Shakira wrote in a statement. “We’re elevating my North America run from arenas to stadiums and the dates will be shifted to May 2025, right after my Latin American tour.”
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Among the new set of stadium dates Shakira announced on Monday is her headlining set for WorldPride 2025. In a statement, Capital Pride Alliance’s executive director Ryan Bos shared his excitement for the upcoming show. “It’s the biggest event of the year and we are thrilled to welcome Colombian pop legend Shakira to D.C. for a truly momentous evening of love, pride, and community – celebrating the final week of extraordinary celebrations,” he wrote.
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Held in different locales each year, WorldPride 2025 will help honor the 50th anniversary of D.C.’s first-ever pride celebrations. Taking place over two weeks (starting on May 23 and ending June 8), the annual celebration will feature multiple concerts, parades, parties and other events to commemorate the occasion.
Tickets for Shakira’s headlining performance at WorldPride 2025, along with the rest of her Las Mujeres tour dates, go on sale Friday, Oct. 25, at 12 p.m. local time on her website. Fans can register for the presale until Tuesday, Oct. 22, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Glastonbury Festival’s ticket release is one of the most eagerly — and dreaded — days for British music fans. The performing arts festival, which began in 1970, is a staple of the summer’s festival scene and the 210,000 tickets usually sell out instantly amidst queues and a scramble to secure passes. Now the festival has […]
Mexican music merges with rap in Fuerza Regida‘s groundbreaking new project. The entrepreneurs of the San Bernardino band announced their inaugural Don’t Fall In Love Fest on Thursday (Oct. 3), a nod to their latest Jersey corridos album Pero No Te Enamores — an album that blends Jersey club and hip-hop with a corridos bélicos mindset.
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A homecoming of sorts, the Nov. 2 event at the NOS Event Center will be Fuerza Regida’s first performance in their hometown of San Bernardino since 2018.
The festival that the group will headline showcase a dynamic array of stars from both the OG Cali rap scene, hip-hop new heads and Latin music superstars. The lineup includes high-profile names such as Lil Baby, Kodak Black, and Luis R Conriquez, alongside Chino Pacas, Sexy Red, Xavi, and Clave Especial. Also gracing the stage will be Los Rieleros del Norte, Mi Banda El Mexicano, Bone Thugs N Harmony, Too $hort, Roberto Tapia, Larry Hernandez, MC Magic, Baby Bash, and Lil Rob.
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Additionally, another major headliner will be revealed on Monday (Oct. 7).
“I wanted to do something big for San Bernardino,” said Fuerza Regida frontman JOP (real name Jesús Ortiz Paz) in a press release. “I’m bringing hope to the city with this festival.”
The SoCal band have earned plenty of critical praise. The group are finalists for eight 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards, including Artist of the Year, Top Latin Album of the Year and Regional Mexican Album of the Year for their 2023 Pa Las Baby’s Y La Belikeada, and more. Additionally, JOP is up for Songwriter of the Year and Producer of the Year. Last year, the quintet made Billboard history by becoming the first Latin band ever to be crowned No. 1 on the Top Artists – Duo/Group list of Billboard‘s year-end charts.
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JOP will star on the The Sony Music Publishing Icon panel, presented by Sony Music Publishing during the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Week, taking place on October 14-18 at the Fillmore Miami Beach. Get your tickets here.
Inside the inaugural New York edition of the celebrated All Things Go music festival, including exclusive portraits of MUNA, Soccer Mommy, Towa Bird and more performers.
One day after Chappell Roan announced she was pulling out of 2024’s All Things Go Festival to “prioritize [her] health,” MUNA paid tribute to the Midwest princess during their set at the music fest on Saturday (Sept. 28) night.
“We acknowledge that somebody very special is missing tonight,” said Katie Gavin, the band’s singer, from the stage at the Forest Hills Stadium in Queens. “We just want to say that we love Chappell so much. We started as a queer band in 2014, and we’ve really been given the time and the grace that we needed to be nourished as artists. We wish nothing but that times a million for her.”
Roan, who had been scheduled to play All Things Go NYC on Saturday and All Things Go D.C. on Sunday, explained she was feeling “overwhelmed” in a statement on Friday (Sept. 27) and would be canceling her All Things Go appearances to focus on her health. Prior to the cancelation, Roan had received flak from some fans and pundits for refusing to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for president, though Roan explained she would be voting for Harris in the 2024 election.
The rock band – made up of Gavin, Josette Maskin and Naomi McPherson – went one step further than just talking about Roan, too, performing a “tribute” to the pop supernova that they pulled together at the last minute. Guitars in hand, the trio delivered a gorgeous, stripped-down cover of Roan’s “Good Luck, Babe!”, which currently sits at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100. Prior to MUNA’s set, a coterie of drag performers (including RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and NYC queen Beaujangless) led the crowd through a joyous Chappell Roan dance party during what would have been her time slot.
Roan wasn’t the only one MUNA dedicated a song to. Prior to “Kind of Girl” from their self-titled 2022 album, Gavin said, “We’re gonna dedicate this song to all the trans cuties that are here with us tonight.” Nor was it their only cover, with MUNA leading the Forest Hills Stadium in a sing-along to Vanessa Carlton’s 2002 smash “A Thousand Miles.”
Near the end of their set, MUNA got explicitly political, with Gavin reading a pre-written statement.
“We are staunchly against the American far-right, and we’re terrified of the way that an anti-queer and anti-trans attitude has manifested itself in our current political climate,” Gavin said. “On top of this, we want abolition. We want the wellbeing of people and animals and land to be prioritized over the wellbeing of the global market. And we want total disarmament and world peace now. And there should be nothing f–king controversial about saying that.”
As her bandmates nodded and the crowd cheered, Gavin continued. “We want to say ‘f—k fascism’ and very importantly we continue to say, ‘Free free Palestine.’” Gavin then started a brief “free free Palestine” chant that some of the crowd participated in.
Gavin’s comments dovetail with what Roan said in a TikTok video that posted on Wednesday (Sept. 25). “Obviously, f–k the policies of the right — but also, f–k some of the policies on the left. That’s why I can’t endorse. There is no way I can stand behind some of the left’s completely transphobic and completely genocidal views,” Roan said. “F–k Trump, for f–king real, but f–k some of the s–t that has gone down in the Democratic Party that has failed people like me and you, and more so Palestine, and more so every marginalized community in the world.”
MUNA’s comments arrive almost a year after a terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas militants killed more than 1,200 people on Oct. 7, 2023, including around 360 people killed at the Nova Music Festival, according to officials. During the attack, more than 250 people were taken hostage by Hamas, with around 117 of them being returned and eight freed by Israeli troops since then. The bodies of 37 hostages have been recovered, including three mistakenly killed by Israeli troops. Israel’s retaliatory military strikes in Gaza have killed more than 40,000 Palestinians, including more than 10,000 children, according to health officials in the territory. More than one million people have been displaced, leading to widespread famine and an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Elsewhere in New York City on Saturday night, Doja Cat also addressed the ongoing wars from the stage at Global Citizen Festival in Manhattan’s Central Park. “Right now, millions of men, women and children in Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, the Congo and all across the world are suffering. In times like this, it is important to remember that together we have the power to bring change, love, light and hope to those that need it most,” the rapper said. “Please keep using your voice to help those fleeing violence get the food, shelter and education they need and deserve.”
Louder Than Life organizers in Louisville, Ky., were forced to cancel the rock festival‘s second day due to severe weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene.
The four-day event at Louisville’s Highland Festival Grounds was called off Friday (Sept. 27) as 50-mile-per-hour winds blew into the region, along with heavy rains brought on by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.
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“Louder Family, we’re heartbroken to share this, but the weather just isn’t in our favor today. We’ve been working closely with our meteorologists and local authorities, holding on to the hope that we can open doors, but the continuous wind gusts simply make it impossible for us to proceed safely,” Louder Than Life organizers wrote on Instagram. “We know how disappointing this is — it’s gut-wrenching for us too. But your safety, along with the safety of our artists and crew, will always be our number one priority.”
Louder Than Life’s Friday lineup included performances by Slayer, Till Lindemann, Anthrax, Evanescence and In This Moment. Organizers noted that single-day ticket-holders would be allowed to attend the festival on Saturday or Sunday, but they must be wearing their original Friday wristband for admittance.
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Saturday’s lineup includes performances by Mötley Crüe, Falling in Reverse, Disturbed, Chevelle, Dropkick Murphys and Mastodon. And Sunday will being sets by Korn, Judas Priest, Breaking Benjamin and Staind.
Louder Than Life launched on Thursday (Sept. 26) with performances by Slipknot, Five Finger Death Punch, The Offspring and Halestorm. On Friday, however, organizers warned on social media, “Rest assured, we’re keeping a close eye on the situation and will provide updates as soon as we can. Parking, doors, and set times will be adjusted, and we are committed to rockin’ with you as soon as it’s safe.”
On Thursday, a festival spokesperson told told the Courier-Journal that the event is “built to handle rain, but lightning and wind are what would cause us to need to pause the event. We’ll always make the right decision to ensure our fans’ safety.”
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Chappell Roan has dropped out of All Things Go, sharing that she needs to prioritize her health in a statement posted one day ahead of her first of two scheduled performances.
In a message on her Instagram Story Friday (Sept. 27), the 26-year-old wrote, “I apologize to people who have been waiting to see me in NYC & DC this weekend at All Things Go, but I am unable to perform.”
“Things have gotten overwhelming over the past few weeks and I am really feeling it,” Roan continued. “I feel pressures to prioritize a lot of things right now and I need a few days to prioritize my health. I want to be present when I perform and give the best shows possible.”
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“Thank you for understanding,” she added. “Be back soon xox.”
Billboard has reached out to Roan’s rep for comment.
In a statement shared with Billboard on behalf of All Things Go, the festival‘s spokesperson said they were “heartbroken” to see Roan pull out. “While we know how much you were looking forward to the performances, it’s important to remember that health and well-being always comes first,” the statement continued. “All Things Go strongly supports artists prioritizing their well-being and we ask our community to rally around Chappell Roan with love and understanding.”
Roan had been slated to perform at both the New York City and Maryland iterations of the festival, which will occur on back-to-back days this weekend. Featuring headliners Laufey, Bleachers, Janelle Monae, Conan Gray, Renee Rapp and Hozier, the original schedule had the “Hot to Go!” artist scheduled for Saturday (Sept. 28) in New York followed by a second performance in the D.C. area Sunday (Sept. 29).
The VMA winner’s departure from the festival comes amid some backlash from fans unhappy with her recent comments about the 2024 presidential election, which began when she told Rolling Stone she doesn’t “feel pressured to endorse someone” in the race between Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump, as she sees “problems on both sides.”
When some people took issue with her choice not to publicly back Harris, with many seeing the VP as the safest choice for LGBTQ issues — something Roan has long been vocal about in her support — the “Good Luck, Babe!” artist responded with a Sept. 24 TikTok video saying that her comments had been “completely taken out of context” and encouraged followers “to use critical thinking skills, learn about what they’re voting for, learn about who they’re voting for, and ask questions.”
When the TikTok sparked even more debate, Roan again posted to the platform Sept. 25. “I’m voting for f–king Kamala,” she said. “But I’m not settling for what has been offered, because that’s questionable … “Obviously, f–k the policies of the right — but also, f–k some of the policies on the left! That’s why I can’t endorse.”
Roan has been open about how overwhelmed she’s felt this year as her stardom has skyrocketed. In June, she paused one of her concerts to level with the audience. “I think my career is just kind of going really fast and it’s really hard to keep up,” she said at the time, appearing emotional. “I’m just being honest … I’m having a hard time today.”
A couple months later, the Missouri native made headlines for speaking out against toxic fan behavior, with Roan detailing experiences with stalking and crossed boundaries she’s faced over the past few months. “I’ve been in too many nonconsensual physical and social interactions and I just need to lay it out and remind you, women don’t owe you s—t,” she wrote at the time in an Instagram post. “I chose this career path because because I love music and art and honoring my inner child, I do not accept harassment of any kind because I chose this path, nor do I deserve it.”
On Thursday (Sept. 26), just two days before the third annual Soundside Music Festival, headliner Foo Fighters dropped off the lineup. “Foo Fighters will no longer be appearing at this weekend’s Soundside Music Festival,” read a statement on the band’s official Instagram account. The cancellation comes just two weeks after frontman Dave Grohl revealed on […]
Katy Perry lit up the second weekend of Brazil’s Rock in Rio 2024 by officially unveiling her highly anticipated album 143 during a high-octane performance Sept. 20 on the festival‘s iconic Palco Mundo (Main Stage).
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It marked the third time the pop star has performed at Rock in Rio—twice for the Brazil edition and once in Lisbon. Her most recent main stage performance featured an entirely new setlist and custom-designed visuals, where she performed new tunes and beloved classics in front of over 100,000 festivalgoers.
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As if the album launch wasn’t enough excitement for one night, the “Woman’s World” singer surprised fans by bringing out pop legend Cyndi Lauper for a powerful duet of the icon’s Billboard chart-topping 1984 hit, “Time After Time.”
“I want to sing one of my fave songs, it means so much to me, especially in Brazil,” Perry told the crowd as she brought Lauper to the stage.
“I want to be exactly like you when I grow up, exactly like you,” Perry told the “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” singer. “You are so incredible, so connective, so full of life, so full of energy.”
Rock in Rio’s CEO, Luis Justo, spoke of the significance of Perry choosing the festival for the album launch: “A global launch by an artist like Katy Perry is a rare opportunity. We not only have the trust of the audience, who show up in large numbers but also of the artists who find Rock in Rio to be the best place to be close to their fans and give them the pinnacle moment of their careers—an exclusive and entirely premium experience.”
The celebration began earlier in the week, with Perry hosting an exclusive listening session of her new album backstage at Cidade do Rock on Sept. 18. A select group of Brazilian fans was invited to hear 143 in its entirety before the album’s official release, with the singer personally interacting guests.
With headliners like Ed Sheeran, Travis Scott, Mariah Carey, and many others on the bill, Rock in Rio 2024 is one of the most popular festivals on the global music calendar, and Perry’s high-energy performance – along with her surprise duet with Lauper – undoubtedly stands out as one of its defining moments.
Lauper’s legendary track “Time After Time,” co-written by Lauper and Rob Hyman, was released as the second single from her debut album, She’s So Unusual. In June of this year, “Time After Time” celebrated the 40th anniversary of its milestone, when it reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1984.
Prior to that, Lauper came close to the top spot with her debut single, “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” which peaked at No. 2 in March 1984, blocked by Van Halen’s hit “Jump.” However, “Time After Time” succeeded in dethroning Deniece Williams’ “Let’s Hear It for the Boy,” spending two weeks at No. 1 before being replaced by Duran Duran’s “The Reflex.”
Stream Katy Perry’s album 143 below.
This past Labor Day Weekend, the rolling hills of Napa, Calif. were filled with fans in town to attend the Blue Note Jazz Festival’s Black Radio Experience festival, curated by Robert Glasper. The iOne Digital team was on the grounds to take in the Black Radio Experience, and we were moved by the display of music, art, wine, and culture.
The Blue Note Jazz Festival’s Black Radio Experience kicked off on the first day of Labor Day Weekend and was held at the Meritage Resort and Spa. The BRE team did an excellent job of transforming the sprawling resort into a welcoming performance space, complete with brand installations, a wine garden, food trucks, VIP experiences, and plenty of seating for fans to take in the performances.
On the first day (August 30), vibraphonist Joel Rosshas’ Joel Ross’ Good Vibes got the festival going at the Blue Note Stage, with producer Madlib and drummer Daru Jones taking to the Black Radio Stage. Madlib also brought out guests on his set such as his Loot Pack band member Wildchild, who some might know as the father of actor Miles Brown, vocalist Stacy Epps, and rapper Your Old Droog.
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Terrace Martin rocked the Blue Note Stage, taking listeners through his wide musical journey while picking up a variety of instruments and also sharing humorous bits about himself throughout his performance. Common and Pete Rock, who are currently on tour in support of their new album, The Auditorium Vol. 1, put on a spirited performance of their classics along with tracks from the new project.
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At the resort’s Estate Cave, André 3000 held three separate performances titled “New Blue Sun Live” which featured him performing with a backing band and using several wind instruments much like he did on his latest album of the same name. Three Stacks’ held three shows daily across the span of the festival at the Estate Cave. Golden Globes winner and singer Andra Day was another early highlight with a passionate performance that had attendees on their feet.
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The first night concluded with the legendary Jill Scott and she proved once more why she is in demand as a performer, running through just about every song you’d want to hear, including the sultry “Crown Royal,” and the Go-Go-tinged “It’s Love” among other hits.
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On the second day (8/31), drummer Kendrick Scott set things off on the Blue Note Stage with an energetic set that displayed his mastery of the sticks. DJ Jazzy Jeff was slated to perform on the Black Radio Stage but DJ Premier of Gang Starr fame gamely filled the slot with a crowd-pleasing set full of grooving soul tracks and R&B from the 1970s and beyond.
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Bassist Derrick Hodge rocked Blue Note Stage shortly after and pulled double duty on Saturday with a following set with the Color of Noize Orchestra. Around the same time, Tank and The Bangas were torching the Black Radio Stage and as we’ve seen before, Tarriona “Tank” Ball gave it her all on the stage with a mixture of poetry, rapping, and singing.
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As this festival was created from the mind of Robert Glasper, the talented musician made his rounds during several sets throughout the weekend and hosted his first full set with special guest, Marsha Ambrosius.
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John Legend closed things out on Saturday with all the style and professionalism one can imagine. At one point during his set, Legend explained to the crowd how he came to work with Kanye West, now known as Ye, and the origin of his stage name among other anecdotes. Based on our observation of the crowd, this was another standout moment of the festival.
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On the final day, we spent much of our day in interview mode so we regretfully missed several sets such as RC & The Gritz, Christian McBride, Cimafunk, and Eric Roberson. However, we did get to sit down with Erro and we’ll be sharing more from our chat in later posts. In between the busy interview schedule, we did get to see some of Ledisi’s set from the Pattern Beauty suite — more on that later — and we also got to catch the “New Blue Sun Live” experience in person.
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The final sets of the night were Niles Rodgers and CHIC, and Glasper alongside Musiq Soulchild, capping a weekend full of music, wine, and several examples of Black elegance and excellence.
The iOne Digital team also attended some of the on-site experiences, such as the JAM Session with Robert Glasper & Chef Ken L. Polk from Chicago, with Glasper serving as his sous chef.
We also checked out the Ladies First Power Hour: Cocktails & Conversation with Kendra Anderson & Imane Hanine and had the pleasure of interviewing the pair after the experience. We also got to get some brunch in among the elevated vineyard grounds via the “For the Love of Jazz” Soul Brunch by Chef Jay Foster & DJ Mara Hruby, featuring John Legend’s LVE Wine.
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In the coming weeks, we’ll be sharing some of the content we captured from the grounds, including the aforementioned interviews. We interviewed Andra Day, Derrick Hodge, Frankie Zombie, and more so please stay tuned.
Once again, the iOne Digital team owes a great deal of gratitude to the Black Radio Experience team for the hospitality and assistance in allowing us to experience the festival as intended.
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