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Tinashe is taking her body language on the road. The singer-songwriter announced her Live Nation-produced Match My Freak World Tour on Tuesday (Aug. 6).
The pop and R&B star’s 23-date trek is set to kick off on Oct. 14 at the House of Blues in Anaheim, Calif., before making its way to major market stops including Phoenix, Atlanta, Nashville, D.C., Chicago, Brooklyn, Seattle, Toronto and more before wrapping up at the Ace of Spades in Sacramento, Calif., on Nov. 25. The announcement of the tour comes just ahead of the arrival of the “Slumber Party” singer’s seventh album, Quantum Baby.
Though Tinashe has announced only North American tour dates thus far, the tour poster teases that dates for Asia, the U.K., Australia and Europe are “coming soon.”
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Verizon customers will have a first shot at tickets for select shows via the exclusive presale, which runs from 2 p.m. ET Aug. 6 to 10 p.m. local Aug. 8. The Live Nation and Ticketmaster presales will kick off Wednesday (Aug. 7) at 10 a.m. local time, wrapping up at 10 p.m. local time Thursday (Aug. 8).
General onsale begins on Tinashe’s website at 10 a.m. local time Friday (Aug. 9).
For fans who are looking for more than just concert tickets, VIP packages will include access to the soundcheck, an exclusive performance, special merch, early entry, premium tickets and more. These packages will be available via Live Nation’s VIP Nation website.
Since launching her career, Tinashe has landed five songs so far on the Billboard Hot 100, including “2 On” at No. 24 with SchoolBoy Q in 2014, “Slumber Party” at No. 86 alongside Britney Spears in 2016 and “Nasty” at No. 61 in July. Over on the Billboard 200, her 2014 set Aquarius is her highest charting release to date, peaking at No. 17 in October 2016.
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LISA wasn’t finished when she released “Rockstar” in June. On Friday (Aug. 2), the BLACKPINK star proved that she has a lot more in store for her new solo era, teasing an unreleased song by sharing a snippet on social media.
In a video posted to TikTok, a pink-haired LISA — whose face isn’t visible — shows off a star-shaped pendant around her neck. “Bangin’ it, bangin’ it, wanna crack these walls/ Bangin’ it, bangin’ it, wanna echo through the halls,” she sings over a mid-tempo, Y2K-inspired beat. “Pullin’ up, fresh face, brand new día.”
Then on Monday (Aug. 5), her own LLOUD company posted a new teaser on X with the same snippet of music. But this time, the visual — which features an angled silver star against the backdrop of a pink and purple cloudy sky — had the words “coming soon” scrolling across it, a silvery rose rotating, before ending with “LALISA ______.” That blank space had fans speculating that not only would the new track be a collab, but that her potential partner in music may be Rosalía thanks to the image of the rose.
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“LISA AND ROSALIA!!!!” one excited fan tweeted, while another added, “JUST ANNOUNCE IT BABE WE KNOW IT’S ROSALÍA 👀👀👀 AND WE READY”
The teasers come a little over a month after the K-pop icon stepped into a new phase of her solo career with “Rockstar,” a flashy ode to self-confidence that she paired with a cyberpunk music video. The song debuted at No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 4 on the Billboard Global 200, as well as became LISA’s first-ever No. 1 hit on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S.
LISA first released music independently from BLACKPINK in 2021 with two singles: “Lalisa” and “Money.” She began teasing her new solo chapter in June, when she launched her TikTok account and started posting seconds-long clips of what would later turn out to be “Rockstar”; according to a release from her team, she set a Guinness World Record by gaining a million followers in just two hours and 18 minutes after her first post.
“Rockstar” also marked LISA’s first release since signing with RCA Records to support her solo endeavors, inking a deal in partnership with her own LLOUD company that will allow her to retain ownership of her master recordings. “I’m super excited to be joining the RCA family, and I am confident they are the best team to create a bigger movement in my solo career,” she said in a statement in April. “Looking forward to showing the world everything we have been preparing.”
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Taylor Swift is welcoming five new artists to her Eras Tour run: Raye, Suki Waterhouse, Maisie Peters, Holly Humberstone and Sofia Isella, each of whom will open for one of the pop star’s concerts at Wembley Stadium later this month.
Swift personally delivered the news on Instagram Stories Monday (Aug. 5). “Just wanted to tell you about something coming up that I’ve been so excited about: we’re adding 5 incredible artists to our 5 Wembley shows, going on right before @paramore!!” she wrote. “I asked them to play on this tour because I love their music and think they’ll absolutely smash it in Wembley Stadium!! Go check out their music if you haven’t already. Gonna be a fun 5 nights!!!”
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Running Aug. 15-17, 19 and 20, the “Karma” singer’s upcoming stint at Wembley will come about two months after she first brought her Eras shows to the massive London venue for three nights in June. Mette, Griff and Benson Boone each opened for one of the performances, while Paramore has been a constant on the 14-time Grammy winner’s European leg.
Waterhouse, who is close friends with Swift and will perform on the 17th, also shared the news on X. “It feels like an honour to simply exist at the same time as @taylorswift, let alone be an opener for her on the biggest and best tour ever 😭😭” she wrote. “A dream come true that I never want to wake up from. Playing at wembley stadium in my hometown!!”
“The hardest secret I’ve ever had to keep,” tweeted Humberstone, who will play on the 16th. “As if I get to support Taylor at The Eras Tour !!!!!! pinch me !!!!! @taylorswift thank you thank you I am eternally grateful what an honour, I have no words & I can’t f–kin wait for the 16th !”
The announcement comes as Swift has just two stops left on her European leg, with three back-to-back shows in Vienna slated for Aug. 8-10 ahead of her Wembley finale. After that, she’ll swing back through the United States and Canada for one last leg before closing out the Eras Tour in December.
“That feels so far away from now, but then again, it feels like we just played our first show on this tour because you have made this so fun for us that we wanted to do 100 shows, 150-something shows that we have on the whole tour,” Swift said on stage during a show in June. “This tour has really become my entire life. It’s taken over everything. I think I once had hobbies, but I don’t know what they were anymore because all I do when I’m not onstage is sit at home and try to think of clever acoustic song mash-ups and think about what you might want to hear. So when I’m not on the stage, I’m dreaming of being back on the stage with you guys.”
See the announcement below.
Wembley Stadium, the incredible Paramore, SOFIA ISELLA, Holly Humberstone, Suki Waterhouse, Maisie Peters, and RAYE have graciously decided to spend their nights with you. See you in less than a fortnight! 🤍 #LondonTSTheErasTour pic.twitter.com/ErZ6soOfga— Taylor Nation (@taylornation13) August 5, 2024
Charli XCX‘s big Brat summer marches on. The singer whose album title attitude and color scheme have been eagerly adopted by Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign — and plenty of others — celebrated her 32nd birthday in style on Saturday night (August 3) in Los Angeles. According to reports, Charli’s A-list crew for the […]
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Charli XCX is making serious headway in the U.K. chart race with her latest single, “Guess“.
With a viral remix featuring none other than Billie Eilish, Charli is ready to nab her first solo No. 1 hit in the U.K. It’s been a while since she reigned at the top—back in 2012, she soared to No. 1 as part of Icona Pop’s infectious banger, “I Love It“. Now, it looks like it’s finally Charli’s time to shine on her own.
Charli’s chart domination doesn’t stop there.
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Her track “Apple” is also expected to crash into the Top 10 for the very first time, according to an early update published by the Official Charts Company. Currently at No. 10, the summer anthem is proving to be an unstoppable force. Meanwhile, “360” is climbing higher, reaching a new midweek peak at No. 11.
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It’s safe to say Charli is on fire, and there’s no extinguishing BRAT summer.
In other chart news, Jordan Adetunji’s track “Kehlani” is set to hit a new high, rising to No. 13.
The boost comes thanks to a fresh remix featuring the actual Kehlani, adding some extra flair to the already popular track.
Not to be outdone, Adam Port, Stryv & KeineMusik are shaking up the dance scene with their hit “Move”, which is expected to leap three places to No. 15, marking a fresh peak for this dancefloor sensation.
And for a touch of nostalgia, get ready for *NSYNC to make a surprise comeback. Their classic hit “Bye Bye Bye” is set to re-enter the U.K. Top 20 at No. 16, marking the first time the song has been this high in the charts in a whopping 24 years. Originally peaking at No. 3 back in 2000, this resurgence is all thanks to the ongoing buzz around Deadpool & Wolverine.
As we await the final results this Friday, all eyes are on Charli XCX. Will she secure her first solo No. 1, or will the competition be too fierce?
One thing’s for sure—this week’s U.K. charts are shaping up to be an exciting ride for music fans everywhere, so stay tuned.
Sabrina Carpenter holds onto the U.K. No. 1 spot with her hit single “Please Please Please” for a fifth non-consecutive week.
Despite fierce competition from rising star Chappell Roan, Sabrina’s catchy country-pop track continues to captivate fans and dominate the Official Singles Chart.While Sabrina enjoys her chart-topping success, Chappell Roan is not far behind. Her infectious anthem “Good Luck, Babe!” has been steadily climbing the charts for an impressive 17 weeks, reaching a new peak at No. 2.
With momentum on her side, Chappell is a strong contender to challenge Sabrina for the No. 1 spot next week.
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That’s not all for Chappell Roan. Her previous hits are gaining traction as well, with “Red Wine Supernova” moving up to No. 38. Her 2023 debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, is also climbing the Official Albums Chart, peaking at No. 4.Meanwhile, Luton-born singer-songwriter Myles Smith celebrates a new peak as his dreamy track “Stargazing” lands at No. 4. Joining him in the Top 5 is Dasha with her country hit “Austin,” which surges into the fifth spot after 23 weeks on the chart, and marks Dasha’s first time breaking into the Top 5.
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The trio Bl3SS, CamrinWatsin, and bbyclose have achieved a milestone as their collaboration “Kisses” cracks the Top 10 for the first time, climbing six spots to No. 7.As BRAT summer heats up, Charli XCX is having a moment with two tracks making impressive leaps on the charts. “360” is up six spots to No. 12, while the viral sensation “Apple” makes an even bigger splash, jumping nine places to No. 14. Charli is proving that she’s more than just a pop star—she’s a chart star with hits to spare.Irish singer and rapper Jordan Adetunji continues his upward climb as “KEHLANI” moves up two spots to No. 15.
Adam Port, Stryv, and Keinemusik make their debut in the Top 20 with “Move,” jumping seven places to No. 18.
Teddy Swims finds himself at a new peak with his emotional ballad “The Door” landing at No. 24. Meanwhile, Post Malone and Luke Combs make a strong entry with “Guy For That” debuting at No. 26, blending their unique styles into a chart-worthy hit.In a welcome nostalgic twist, *NSYNC’s timeless classic “Bye Bye Bye” returns to the U.K. Top 40 for the first time in 24 years, thanks to its placement in the Marvel blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine. Originally peaking at No. 3 in 2000, the track now sits comfortably at No. 30.
Central Cee also makes waves with his new hit “gen z luv” debuting at No. 34. Bruce Springsteen’s iconic “Dancing In The Dark” finds a new peak in 2024, landing at No. 35. At the same time, Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding’s latest collaboration “Free” debuts at No. 36.The collaboration between Majestic, Jammin’ Kid, and Céline Dion achieves a new peak with “Set My Heart On Fire” reaching No. 39. The track, which samples Céline’s 2000 hit “I’m Alive,” has gained traction following her emotional live performance at the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony in Paris. It marked Céline’s first performance since being diagnosed with stiff person syndrome (SPS) in 2022.
Stay tuned to see who will claim the top spot next week and what surprises the charts have in store.
Adele didn’t let her live show get in the way of watching the 2024 Summer Olympics.
During her concert in Munich on Saturday (Aug. 3), the 36-year-old British songstress paused her performance to watch the women’s 100-meter final in Paris, as seen in a fan-captured clip posted on the X (formerly Twitter) account for NBC Olympics.
The “Easy on Me” singer then broadcast the 11-second race on the big screen for all 75,000-something fans at the custom-built Adele Arena, where her 10-night residency launched on Friday.
The Munich crowd fell to a hush as Julien Alfred of Saint Lucia took home the gold medal, finishing the race in 10.72 seconds. U.S. stars Sha’carri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson won silver and bronze, respectively.
After Alfred’s victory, which marked Saint Lucia’s first Olympic gold medal in history, Adele asked the audience to give the runner a hand for the accomplishment.
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“Let’s give her a round of applause!” the 16-time Grammy winner said. “Let’s get on with the show. Fantastic, St. Lucia!”
Adele also had the Olympics on her mind during the opening night of the mini-residency on Friday.
“… While I was watching world-class athletes, I’d be like, ‘Oh that landing was a bit dodgy, wasn’t it? Oh her legs weren’t really straight,’ Meanwhile, if I tried anything that they do, I’d be dead,” she said in a fan-captured video from the show. “I’d absolutely die if I tried to even do a little, any kind of movement at all.”
During the concert, Adele also gave props to U.S. gymnast Simone Biles for winning multiple gold medals, calling her “absolutely brilliant.”
Adele’s 10-night stand in Munich concludes Aug. 31. See a full recap of the opening night here. The singer’s Weekends With Adele residency at Las Vegas’ Colosseum at Caesars Palace picks back up in October.