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After mourning the death of the Duolingo Owl, Dua Lipa is gearing up for part two of her Radical Optimism Tour. Kicking off on March 17, the U.K. singer is heading down under to Australian with five nights scheduled for the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, and a further three at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena.
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Unfortunately, tickets are already sold out for her entire Australian trek, according to promoters, but Dua stans, don’t fret. There are plenty of last-minute tickets for the European and North American legs of her Radical Optimism Tour still available through Ticketmaster and other resell sites.
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How to Buy Tickets to Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour, At a Glance:
General Sale: Ticketmaster
Resell Sites: Gametime, Vivid Seats, SeatGeek, StubHub
Dates:
Australian and New Zealand leg: March 17, 2025 – April 4, 2025
European leg: May 11, 2025 – June 27, 2025
North American leg: Sept. 1, 2025 – Oct. 16, 2025
After her sold-out dates in Australia and New Zealand, Lipa will jet over to Europe stopping at several major cities, including Madrid, Prague, Amsterdam, London, Milan and Dublin. She will then embark on the final leg of her tour in North America, hitting Chicago, Boston, New York City, Miami, Dallas, San Francisco and more before concluding in Seattle.
To help make sure you secure last-minutes tickets before they sell out, we created a guide to shop affordable tickets to Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour online now.
How to Get Tickets to Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour
Dua Lipa’s Radical Optimism Tour will kick off March 17 at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia, and will conclude on Oct. 16 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. While tickets are selling fast, fans can still secure them through Ticketmaster and other resale sites, including StubHub, Vivid Seats, Seat Geek and Gametime. Act fast before tickets sell out.
StubHub is offering tickets for as low as $108. Each purchase comes with the FanProtect Guarantee, which will keep your purchases protected. You can also use the interactive venue map to choose tickets based on price and seating section.
Another option is Vivid Seats, which has tickets for this tour for as low as $106. You can also save $20 off orders of $200+ when you use the code BB2024 at checkout. Each ticket purchase will be protected through the site’s Buyer Guarantee, which you can learn more about here.
SeatGeek currently has tickets starting at $52, and you can utilize the site’s deal-rating scale to determine how good of a deal you’re getting. SeatGeek uses a 1-10 rating system, with 1 being the worst deal and 10 being the best deal you can get. You can also save $10 off your ticket purchases of $250+ (offer valid on first purchases only) when you use the code BILLBOARD10.
For more affordable tickets, Gametime is offering ticket options for as low as $79. Purchasers will receive the Gametime Guarantee, which includes event cancellation protection, a low-price guarantee and one-time ticket delivery. Bonus offer: Get $20 off orders of $150+ when you use the code SAVE20 at checkout.
Dua Lipa Radical Optimism Tour Dates
Australian leg:
March 17 – 23: Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
March 26 – 29: Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, NSW
April 2 – 4: Spark Arena, Aukland, New Zealand
European leg:
May 11 – 12: Movistar Arena, Madrid, Spain
May 15 – 16: LDLC Arena, Décines-Charpieu, France
May 19 – 20: Barclays Arena, Hamburg, Germany
May 23 – 24: Paris La Défense Arena, Nanterre, France
May 27 – 28: O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic
May 31 – June 1: Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany
June 3 – 4: Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, Netherlands
June 7: Hippodrome Snai La Maura, Milan, Italy
June 11 – 13: Sportpaleis, Antwerp, Belgium
June 20 – 21: Wembley Stadium, London, England
June 24 – 25: Anfield, Liverpool, England
June 27: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
North American leg:
Sept. 1 – 2: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada
Sept. 5 – 6: United Center, Chicago, Illinois
Sept. 9 –10: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
Sept. 13 – 14: State Farm Arena, Atlanta, Georgia
Sept. 17 – 21: Madison Square Garden, New York City
Sept. 26 – 27: Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida
Sept. 30 – October 1: American Airlines Center, Dallas, Texas
Oct. 4 – 8: Kia Forum, Inglewood, California
Oct. 11 – 12: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
Oct. 15 – 16: Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle, Washington
Following the devastating news of Carl Dean‘s death, Billy Ray Cyrus and his ex-wife, Tish Cyrus, are sending love to their longtime friend, Dolly Parton, who is mourning her husband. Parton announced his passing in a statement posted to Instagram on Monday (March 3), and both Billy Ray and Tish were among the countless celebrities […]
“New York, that’s Jamaica outside of Jamaica!” Vybz Kartel told Billboard in his January cover story. And in March, the Big Apple will be able to prove Worl’ Boss correct. On Monday (March 3), Kartel announced his first U.S. live performance in more than 20 years, set to take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, […]
It’s only two days past the 2025 Oscars, so some may think it’s too soon to start thinking about the 2026 Oscars. But it’s not too early to consider that history could be made: Wicked: For Good, the upcoming sequel to Wicked, could become the most nominated film sequel in Oscar history.
If it repeats its 10 nominations from this year and picks up two more, it would set a new record. If it picks one more, it would tie the record, which is currently jointly held by The Godfather Part II, which received 11 nods in 1975, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, the third installment in that franchise, which received 11 nods in 2004.
Even if Wicked: For Good merely matched Wicked’s tally of 10 nods, it would become one of the most nominated sequels in history. It would tie Mad Max: Fury Road, the fourth installment in that franchise, which received 10 nods in 2015.
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Wicked’s 10 nominations this year were best picture, best actress (Cynthia Erivo), best supporting actress (Ariana Grande), best costume design, best film editing, best makeup and hairstyling, best production design, best original score, best sound and best visual effects.
There are three categories where Wicked: For Good could improve on its performance from this year. Jon M. Chu was passed over for a nod as best director for Wicked. A nomination for Wicked: For Good could serve to acknowledge his work on both films. Jonathan Bailey was passed over for a best supporting actor nod. And according to reports, there will be two new songs in Wicked: For Good, which would both be eligible for best original song consideration. None of the songs in Wicked were new, and thus, were not eligible.
One of the new songs will be for Elphaba, the character played by Erivo; the other will be for Glinda, the character played by Grande. Erivo will be a co-writer on her song, which could be her easiest path to her first Oscar — and EGOT status. Erivo has won a Tony, a Grammy, and a Daytime Emmy, all for The Color Purple and related projects, but has yet to win an Oscar, despite three nods so far.
If Erivo becomes an EGOT at the 2026 Oscars, she will become the youngest woman to EGOT. That title is currently held by Jennifer Hudson, who was 40 years and nine months old in 2022 when she achieved the feat. Erivo will be about 39 years and two months old at the time of the 2026 Oscars; the exact date of the show hasn’t been announced.
But Erivo would not become the youngest EGOT overall, which she would have become if she had won Sunday for best actress. That distinction has long been held by songwriter and librettist Robert Lopez, who was 39 years and one week old in 2014 when he achieved the feat. Songwriter and producer Benj Pasek was 39 years and two months old in 2024 when he joined the exclusive club.
Erivo was nominated for best original song in 2020 for co-writing “Stand Up” from Harriet. She was also nominated for best actress for that film.
Stephen Schwartz, of course, would also make history if a song from Wicked: For Good won an Oscar. Schwartz has won two Oscars for best original song — for “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas and “When You Believe” from The Prince of Egypt. A third win would make him one of just 10 songwriters in Oscar history to win three with three songs.
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Meek Mill recently went back and forth with a troll on Twitter after the person called him “a special kind of slow.”
This nigga a special kind of slow https://t.co/86nRAsTm1Q
— Carlton Banks (@Dothat_shi1) March 2, 2025
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The fan’s jab didn’t faze Meek at all. He clapped back hard, saying, “I have millions in my bank account… respected by the streets and the wealthy… with over 30M raised to fight the system with reform… all houses owned from my gmom and mom… and I look out for my community… let’s compare lives right here in front of the world lol.”
This isn’t the first time Meek Milly has been dragged by trolls online. For years, he’s dealt with criticism, whether it was deserved or not. Despite the hate, Meek’s been a solid figure in his Philly community, always giving back whenever he can. He’s one of the few rappers who’s made it a point to show that success ain’t just about the chains and the fame, but about changing lives and making moves for the greater good. Meek’s online clapbacks are more than just defending his name—they’re about flexing the real work he’s done.
The Philly legend has raised millions for criminal justice reform, he’s been putting in work to fight a broken system. Instead of letting the internet hate get to him, he continues to use his platform to elevate his people. Meek’s response shows that he’s about action, not just talk, and no troll can take that away from him.
Save this storySaveSave this storySaveGeorge Edward Lowe, a voice actor known for his work on several Adult Swim cartoons, has died due to a long illness, according to Deadline. He was 67 years old.Lowe was best known for voicing Space Ghost on the cult comedy series Space Ghost Coast to Coast. He also contributed to Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Robot Chicken, Squidbillies, American Dad!, Sealab 2021, and more, while bringing Space Ghost to other programs, such as The Brak Show, Jellystone!, and Perfect Hair Forever.Space Ghost Coast to Coast premiered in 1994. The show centered on the reimagined Hanna-Barbera superhero character Space Ghost, now making hay as a zany talk show host. On the program, Space Ghost interviewed numerous real-life actors and musicians, such as Thom Yorke, David Byrne, Michael Stipe, Willie Nelson, Björk, and Thurston Moore, among many others.Writing about Space Ghost Coast to Coast, for The New York Times, in 1994, Andy Meisler described some of Lowe’s process in speaking with his interview subjects. “Mr. Lowe conducts the celebrity interviews by telephone,” Meisler wrote. “The subjects hear his questions through an earpiece as they are videotaped in whatever Turner-controlled television studio can be found.”He continued: “Only after Mr. Lowe’s interviews are recorded, however, is Space Ghost’s dialogue written and recorded. That’s why his questions don’t always exactly seem to match the guests’ answers, and that’s how he can get away with being nasty to his guests without their knowing it. (An example: ‘Any advice for us?’ Space Ghost asks Joe Franklin. ‘It’s nice to be important, but more important to be nice,’ says Joe. ‘Give us something we can use,’ replies Space Ghost, retroactively.)”Space Ghost Coast to Coast originally ran until the end of 1999. The show was revived for a second run between 2001 and 2004, and a third and final run between 2006 and 2008. After C. Martin Croker, who voiced Space Ghost’s sidekicks, Zorak and Moltar, died in 2016, Adult Swim paid tribute to the late animator and actor by making many episodes of the show free to stream online.Beyond his voice-acting work, Lowe was a visual artist and art collector. His work has been showcased at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, Baltimore’s American Visionary Art Museum, and more. “Perhaps, one youngster staring at something in my collection, or at a work of mine, will be touched like I was staring at that [Jan Davidsz de Heem] work as a kid at the [John and Mable] Ringling [Museum of Art],” Lowe once said, “and they, too, will become inspired to pick up a pencil and discover their own true voice.”
Femme House, the nonprofit focused on creating equity in the music industry by amplifying voices of women, femme, gender-expansive LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC creators, will host the first ever Femmy Awards during Miami Music Week 2025.
Happening at Palm Tree Club — the waterfront hotel opened by Kygo’s Palm Tree Crew this past December — the March 27 event will honor artists, agents, managers, engineers, allies event brands and other figures across the industry who’ve worked to make the dance scene a more inclusive and representative space.
The Femmys will honor a flurry of groundbreaking artists, including Detroit legend DJ Minx and Chicago dance music royalty DJ Lady D, who will both receive the Pioneer Award for lifetime achievement. This award honors trailblazers who’ve broken barriers, reshaped the dance and electronic music industries and paved the way for femme, non-binary, and LGBTQ+ artists, leaving a lasting impact on music, culture and inclusivity.
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Barbara Tucker and Crystal Waters will be honored with the Voice of House award, which honors the vocalists who have soundtracked the dance music we know and love through generations. Meanwhile Sara Landry will be honored as Producer of the Year, an award that celebrates her singular contributions to electronic music.
Cross-category nominees will be announced in the coming weeks. Billboard is the official media sponsor of the Femmy Awards, which is taking place on March 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. Tickets and tables for the event are available now, with all proceeds from the event benefitting Femme House.
“The Femmy Awards were created to celebrate the artists, executives, and industry leaders who are actively shaping a more inclusive future for dance music,” Femme House Executive Director Emily Bass tells Billboard. “This year felt like the right time to launch because representation in electronic music is at a pivotal moment — there is progress, but there’s still work to do. Honoring legends like DJ Lady D and DJ Minx, who have spent decades breaking down barriers, alongside trailblazers like Sara Landry, who is redefining what it means to be a powerhouse producer today, reflects the impact that diverse voices have across generations. The Femmys are about more than recognition — they’re about cementing the legacy of those pushing this industry forward.”
“As an artist, I know firsthand how important it is to see yourself reflected in the industry — to have role models, mentors and a community that lifts you up,” adds Femme House co-founder LP Giobbi. “The Femmy Awards are our way of shining a light on those who are not only making incredible music but also creating opportunities for others to rise. DJ Lady D and DJ Minx have paved the way for so many of us, and Sara Landry is leading the charge for the next generation of producers. We hope The Femmys inspire more people to challenge the status quo and build a more equitable future in dance music.”
“The Femmy Awards aren’t just about celebrating talent, they’re about acknowledging the people who have fought to create space for underrepresented voices in dance music,” continues co-founder & Head of Culture, I know how powerful it is to see pioneers like DJ Lady D, DJ Minx, Barbara Tucker and Crystal Waters honored for their legacy, and to celebrate someone like Sara Landry, who is showing the next generation what’s possible. This moment is about more than awards — it’s about visibility, representation, and giving credit to those who are shifting the culture.”
Femme House will also host additional events during Miami Music Week, with the third annual Femme Friday happening March 28 at W South Beach. The daylong program will provide emerging artists with direct access to top industry professionals in an effort to foster education and community building.
The Big Ass Party will now begin before the official festivities kick off. Post Malone announced on Tuesday (March 4) that he will be hosting 10 free, open-to-the-public Travelin’ Tailgate parties at select dates on his upcoming summer Big Ass Stadium Tour. The events will offer fans with (or without) tickets an “unforgettable day of live music, great food, cold Bud Light, exclusive merch, carnival games, BIG ASS photo opportunities, and tattoos by Posty’s personal tattoo artists from Oxford Circle Tattoos,” according to a release announcing the stadium parking lot events.
In addition, one lucky fan will take home the ultimate door prize: a 2025 Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
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The first tailgate event will take place on May 3 before the singer/rapper’s show that night at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, followed by similar stops at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX (May 9), as well as darties in Atlanta, Detroit, Philadelphia, Boston, Miami, Ridgedale, MO and Denver, with one last daylight blowout on June 21 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ.
The daytime throw downs (noon-6 p.m.) will feature a DJ, as well as sets from local artists, turning the parking lots into a “full-scale party.”
The tailgates will not take place on all the dates of the upcoming stadium swing featuring support from Jelly Roll and Sierra Ferrell. The following shows will not feature tailgates: the April 29 kick-off at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, UT, as well as the May 7 gig at the Alamodome in San Antonio, the May 13 stop at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, a May 20 show at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, the May 22 date at Wrigley Field in Chicago, a May 26 gig at Rogers Centre in Toronto, the May 28 show at Hersheypark Stadium in Hershey, PA, as well as a May 29 show at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
There will also be no tailgates at gigs at: Gillette Stadium (May 31, Foxborough, MA), Northwest Stadium (June 2, Washington, D.C.), CitiField (June 4, Queens, NY), Camping World Stadium (June 10, Orlando, FL), Albertsons Stadium (June 26, Boise, ID), T-Mobile Park (June 26, Seattle, WA), Providence Park (June 28, Portland, OR) and Oracle Park (July 1, San Francisco, CA).
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Save this storySaveSave this storySaveMineral have announced they’re calling it quits after playing a farewell show at Best Friends Forever Festival, a three-day emo and indie-rock music festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event takes place October 10-12 at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center.In a statement shared with Pitchfork, Mineral’s lead singer, Chris Simpson said, “Over the years the band has come into and out of our lives in phases. Lately we’ve been feeling like maybe it was done and had been adequately and organically wrapped up, but we’re delighted for the opportunity to put a more thoughtful and intentional bow on what has been one of the more passionate and meaningful endeavors of our individual and collective lives.”Though they’re considered a foundational band in the emo genre, Mineral also incorporated indie-rock and post-rock into their sound during their original run, which came to an end in 1998 after releasing two studio albums, an EP, a handful of singles, and a 1997 split with Jimmy Eat World and Sense Field. Mineral initially reunited in 2014 for a short tour, marking their first live shows in 17 years, only to return several years later to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The Texas group went on to release two new songs, put out a retrospective book, and tour heavily before the pandemic brought things to a halt. Mineral played their most recent show to date at Alabam’s Furnace Fest in September 2021.Rounding out the 2025 lineup at Best Friends Forever are headliners Minus the Bear—reuniting for the first time since 2018—and Jawbreaker, as well as Rilo Kiley, Texas Is the Reason, Superchunk, Wednesday, Tigers Jaw, Rival Schools, Hey Mercedes, and Pretty Girls Make Graves. Special highlights include Cursive playing Domestica and The Ugly Organ, Bear vs. Shark playing Terrorhawk, Pedro the Lion celebrating their 30th anniversary, and a newly reunited Snowing, the cult-favorite Midwest emo band from Philadelphia.Best Friends Forever Festival spans three days and features two stages. Tickets for the all-ages festival are currently on sale. The inaugural edition of the festival in 2024 was headlined by Sunny Day Real Estate, Cap’n Jazz, and—after Bright Eyes had to drop out—the Blood Brothers.Revisit Pitchfork’s reviews of the two Mineral studio albums, 1997’s The Power of Failing and 1998’s EndSerenading.
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You’ll have to wait a bit longer for season 3 of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Warzone.
Activision announced via the official Call of Duty account on X, formerly Twitter, that season 3 will be delayed in Black Ops 6 and Warzone. This delay also means the return of the Call of Duty map Verdansk is on hold.
Season 3 was supposed to launch on March 20, but its wig has been pushed back two weeks and will arrive on April 3.
“Season 3 is a big moment for Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 6, and we’re taking the time to deliver a great experience starting on April 3,” Activision wrote on X.
“More to come following Call of Duty: Warzone’s fifth anniversary next week…”
Verdansk, the original map featured in Warzone when the COD’s Battle Royale mode first launched in 2020, was expected to come back to help celebrate Warzone’s fifth anniversary.
With the rumored return to Verdansk, Call of Duty would follow in the footsteps of other popular battle royale video games like Fortnite and Apex Legends, which have decided to take gamers back to where it all began with “OG Seasons ” and bring classic maps back to boost playing numbers.
Social Media Has Thoughts About The Season 3 Delay
As you can imagine, the news of the delay is generating responses from COD players. It comes after Activision addressed claims of rampant cheating in the game, the use of AI imagery in loading screens, and the price for the Squid Games and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles event passes.
“Either Activision is ensuring everything is perfect for Season 3 or there are plenty of bugs that need to be addressed,” one user on X, formerly Twitter wrote.
Another person on X wrote, “one step forward two steps back ass game.”
We just hope Activision can drop season 3 without any issues. Until then, you can see more reactions in the gallery below.