Thanks to his massively successful Las Vegas residency and other shows, “Versace On The Floor” singer Bruno Mars has been considered one of this generation’s greatest performers. Unfortunately, his Israeli fans won’t be able to witness his charismatic moves live as they’d hoped to do.
On Saturday, October 7, Mars was slated to headline his second show in Tel Aviv’s Park HaYarkon. However, the concert was canceled due to the ongoing conflict between the country’s forces and Hamas militants. The news was shared in an announcement on Live Nation Israel’s official Instagram page.
“Bruno Mars concert scheduled to take place tonight is canceled,” the note read. “All ticket purchases to the show will receive an automatic refund to the credit card through which the purchase was made. We stand with the residents of Israel, IDF fighters, and the security forces in these difficult moments.”
However, many fans weren’t pleased to read the message, and they shared their frustrations in the comments section.
“We want a show. We don’t want money!!” wrote one. “Until we managed to buy tickets for this show, and we waited months for it!!! There was already one show, and everyone who had to come today will not be able to enjoy it. Please make another show. This is not fair!! The dream is completely shattered.”
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“We deserve a show on another date. Some people have been expecting this. My heart goes out to all the residents and wishes for their safety,” wrote another.
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“Why just not move the date?? Why cancel? Why have I been waiting for this show for two months? Why just smash the dream? Everything is ruined,” replied another.
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Bruno Mars’ first show, scheduled for October 4, did take place.
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Making a living as a touring musician can be a challenge, especially if you’re not a household name act who gets tens of thousands of fans out to every concert. Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster, recognizes this, and now they’re doing something about it.
Today (September 26), the company announced a program called “On The Road Again,” and if that reminds you of Willie Nelson, it should, as they’ve teamed with the country icon to launch the initiative. There are two major factors here that serve to help making touring a more viable commercial enterprise for musicians.
One is that at all of Live Nation’s club-sized venues (of which there are 77, as Consequence notes), artists will no longer have to pay fees to sell merchandise, which has been known to take as much as 30 percent of an artist’s merch sale income. The second is that Live Nation clubs are also “investing in developing artists by providing $1,500 in gas and travel cash per show to all headliners and support acts, on top of nightly performance compensation.”
They company notes, “By helping with these core expenses, we aim to make it easier for artists on the road so they can keep performing to their fans in more cities across the country.”
Nelson also said, “Touring is important to artists so whatever we can do to help other artists, I think we should do it. This program will impact thousands of artists this year and help make touring a little bit easier.”
The program will also provide “financial bonuses to local promoters that help execute at shows, tour reps that live life on a bus, as well as venue crew members that have worked over 500 hours in 2023.”
Learn more about “On The Road Again” here and watch the announcement video above.
Lil Durk is the latest rapper to face some legal challenges stemming from a particularly rowdy concert. In Durk’s case, he’s being sued by a young fan who was trampled during a recent show. According to All Hip Hop, the lawsuit was filed last month by the boy’s father Marcus Sloss and it also names Live Nation, iHeartRadio, and the venue that hosted the show as defendants. They’re reportedly looking for $50k in damages and legal fees stemming from the medical fees resulting from the incident and the trial itself.
The lawsuit stems from Lil Durk’s performance at 107.5 WGCI Summer Jam at the United Center in Chicago. During the show many in the audience falsely believed that shots had been fired, causing panic. In the rush for fans to leave the venue many, including the boy at the center of the lawsuit, were injured. The chaotic situation resulted in some scary stories for those trying to navigate the panicked crowd. The lawsuit claims that negligence and mishandling of the situation were present by the named parties. Check out video of the resulting panic at the show below.
Lil Durk has a new song coming out with one of the breakout stars of 2023, Sexyy Red. The pair have a new remix on the way soon and they’ve been finding funny ways to tease it. They took a series of playful shots back and forth at each other on social media. The teases had fans buzzing over the upcoming track.
Lil Durk also popped up alongside plenty of other celebs at Beyonce’s recent stop in LA on the Renaissance tour. Celebrities absolutely piled on top of each other at the event and Durk ended up running into Jay-Z and Travis Scott while there. What do you think of the fans claim that Lil Durk and company are responsible for their injuries at the show? Let us know in the comment section below.
Live Nation is facing a new lawsuit after a stagehand was injured at a show in Texas. The show was one of the stops on The Weeknd’s After Hours tour, which is still going on. The tour will head to Latin America starting next month and it’s been going on since last year. The show in question happened at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas over a year ago on August 14, 2022. The show drew an incredible crowd of over 60,000 people, but it didn’t go off without a hitch. Now a new lawsuit is emerging by a stagehand claiming he was injured while setting up the massive stage design for the show.
According to Pitchfork, the lawsuit was filed by Steve Genovese, who claims that an on-site accident happened on August 9 while he was working to set up the show. “While marking the floor for the stage dimensions, [Genovese] was run over by a forklift which was being operated by another worker on site,” the filing reads. “As a result, [he] suffered severe, excruciatingly painful, and permanently disabling injuries to his leg. The flesh and muscle were torn away from [his] leg and were detached from the bones.” Live Nation, Cowboys Stadium LP, C3 Presents, and David Weise & Associates are all named in the lawsuit.
Stagehand Sues Live Nation After Injury Setting Up The Weeknd Show
Recording artist The Weeknd performs on his Starboy: Legend of the Fall 2017 World Tour at the AT&T Center on October 19, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas. / AFP PHOTO / SUZANNE CORDEIRO (Photo credit should read SUZANNE CORDEIRO/AFP via Getty Images)
The Weeknd has been piling on records for his After Hours tour. In terms of total gross, it’s the highest-selling tour of the 2020s so far. He also broke the attendance record at the London Stadium with an astonishing 80,000 fans in attendance.
The Weeknd also makes two appearances on one of the biggest albums of 2023, Travis Scott’s UTOPIA. He teamed up with Scott and Bad Bunny for the album’s lead single “K-POP.” Then he appears again on the album proper alongside Swae Lee on the track “CIRCUS MAXIMUS.” What do you think about the new lawsuit filed by a stagehand for The Weeknd? Let us know in the comment section below.
After many rumors, it’s official: Travis Scott’s planned concert at Egypt’s Pyramids of Giza is canceled, per a statement from Live Nation Middle East.
The statement shared today (July 26) starts, “We regret to inform you that the UTOPIA show, originally scheduled for July 28th at the Pyramids of Giza in Egypt is cancelled. Unfortunately, despite highest efforts, complex production issues meant that the show could not be constructed in the desert. We understand that this news is disappointing and not the outcome any of us desired.”
— Live Nation Middle East (@LiveNationME) July 26, 2023
It concludes, “Refunds will be issued to all ticket holders at their point of purchase. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this cancellation may have caused and appreciate your understanding. We remain committed to bringing exceptional live performances to fans and hope to have the opportunity to do so in the future.”
The news follows reports that cultural concerns from the Egyptian Musicians’ Syndicate forced the Scott show to be canceled, with a statement from the group reading in part, “After examining social media opinions and feedback, as well as the news circulating on search engines and social media platforms, which included authenticated images and information about peculiar rituals performed by the star during his performance, contradicting our authentic societal values and traditions, the Syndicate’s president and board of directors have decided to cancel the license issued for hosting this type of concert, which goes against the cultural identity of the Egyptian people.”
Live Nation said in response at the time, “There have been no changes to Travis Scott’s show in Egypt; any reports to the contrary are false. We can’t wait to celebrate ‘Utopia’ with you in Egypt!”
Now, though, the show has indeed been canceled. There were reports earlier this week that Scott’s team was looking to find another venue for the show, but it’s not clear if that remains, or ever was, the case.
In February, President Joe Biden proposed the Junk Fee Prevention Act, to eliminate the “junk fees” that make concerts (as well as flights) so expensive. “For example, we’re making airlines show you the full ticket price upfront and refund your money if your flight is canceled or delayed,” he said at the State Of The Union. “Baggage fees are bad enough — they can’t just treat your child like a piece of luggage. Americans are tired of being played for suckers.”
According to NPR, Live Nation and Ticketmaster will pledge to get rid of junk fees, which will be starting in September. Instead, the full prices will be shown upfront. “Today’s voluntary actions demonstrate that companies both big and small recognize the importance of providing consumers with honest, up-front all-in pricing, rather than tricking them with surprise fees at the end of checkout,” the White House said. “It is also just a first step towards addressing junk fees in the economy.”
In March, Live Nation’s President and CEO, Michael Rapino, responded to Biden’s proposal by sharing that the company was aiming to “relieve a lot of the stress [and] the consumer’s perception that there’s this magical extra fee added on.”
50 Cent just announced “The Final Lap” global tour, his first trek since last year’s string of dates on the other side of the Atlantic. Moreover, Busta Rhymes and Jeremih are the legendary rapper‘s special guests, with more to be announced. Furthermore, he will finally hit the U.S. as well and celebrate the 20th anniversary of Get Rich Or Die Tryin’. With production from Live Nation and sponsorship from Sire Spirits, this tour looks to be one for the ages.
What’s more is that the TV mogul will also include VIP packaging as part of this tour. For example, said access will grant you premium tickets, a pre-show lounge, Sire Spirits bottle signings, afterparty events, and much more. Fans in North America can register for a presale for 50 Cent’s tour on May 10th now through May 7th, followed by a limited general sale on May 12. However, those looking to hit Europe could get local presale access on May 10 and tickets will be available to the public on May 12, as well.
Meanwhile, the summer-to-fall tour comes after speculation of a new album on the way. After 50 Cent cleared his Instagram, many believe we’re in the midst of a rollout. With that hype in mind, check out the tour dates down below and purchase your tickets when available here. Also, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on the Queens icon.
North American Shows
Friday, July 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Maverik Center Sunday, July 23 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena Tuesday, July 25 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Thursday, July 27 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center Friday, July 28 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena Saturday, July 29 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center Monday, July 31 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage Wednesday, August 02 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre Thursday, August 03 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center Saturday, August 05 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Sunday, August 06 – Cleveland, OH – Blossom Music Center Tuesday, August 08 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live Wednesday, August 09 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Friday, August 11 – Hartford, CT – XFINITY Theatre Saturday, August 12 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion Sunday, August 13 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Tuesday, August 15 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Wednesday, August 16 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion Thursday, August 17 – Atlanta, GA – Lakewood Saturday, August 19 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Sunday, August 20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Tuesday, August 22 – Tuscaloosa, AL – Tuscaloosa Thursday, August 24 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center Friday, August 25 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion Sunday, August 27 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Tuesday, August 29 – Phoenix, AZ – Talking Stick Resort Wednesday, August 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena Thursday, August 31 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Saturday, September 02 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Monday, September 04 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center Wednesday, September 06 – Ridgefield, WA – RV Inn Style Resorts Thursday, September 07 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Friday, September 08 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Sunday, September 10 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome Monday, September 11 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place Wednesday, September 13 – Winnipeg, MB – Canada Life Centre Friday, September 15 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center Saturday, September 16 – Chicago, IL – United Center Sunday, September 17 – Detroit, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre
European Shows
Thursday, September 28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome Friday, September 29 – Hamburg, Germany – Barclays Arena Saturday, September 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena Wednesday, October 4 – Oslo, Norway – Spektrum Thursday, October 5 – Trondheim, Norway – Spektrum Saturday, October 07 – Stockholm, Sweden – Avicii Arena Monday, October 09 – Riga, Latvia – Arena Riga Wednesday, October 11 – Lodz Poland – Atlas Arena Saturday, October 14 – Berlin, Germany – Mercedes-Benz Arena Sunday, October 15 – Oberhausen, Germany – Rudolf-Weber-Arena Friday, October 20 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion Saturday, October 21 – Nice, France – Palais Nikaia Sunday, October 22 – Milan, Italy – Mediolanum Forum Tuesday, October 24 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle Wednesday, October 25 – Mannheim, Germany – SAP Arena Thursday, October 26 – Brussels, Belgium – Forest National Saturday, October 28 – Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena Tuesday, October 31 – Strasbourg, France – Zenith Thursday, November 02 – Nantes, France – Zenith Friday, November 03 – Paris, France – La Defense Arena Monday, November 06 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena Thursday, November 09 – Glasgow, Scotland – OVO Hydro Friday, November 10 – Manchester, England – AO Arena Saturday, November 11 – London, England – The O2 Sunday, November 12 – Birmingham, England – Resorts World Arena
LL COOL J was with Big Boy on Big Boy’s Neighborhood and recalled laughing at JAY-Z when he rapped in high school.
LL mentioned that he didn’t have any issues with Hov and barely remembers the moment. But now, he wonders if it could be what led to no invite to the Roc Nation Brunch. “I don’t even remember it! I laughted at you, so now I can’t have no brunch?” LL jokingly asked.
LL will soon be back on the road. Liv Nation Urban has announced a once-in-a-lifetime touring experience and celebration of hip-hop culture. Rock The Bells and Live Nation Urban The Kennedy Center Honoree, two-time Grammy Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee, and Hip-Hop Icon LL COOL J as the headlining act at The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) Live.
For the first time in 30 years, LL COOL J will headline an arena tour with this historic tour. The lineup for this tour was chosen by LL COOL J himself, living true to the phrase F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy).
All events will feature collaborative live performances with renowned Grammy Award-winning Hip-Hop band The Roots, the famous DJ Jazzy Jeff, and DJ Z-Trip, building on their incredible performance together on the GRAMMY® Awards earlier this year celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop. The evening will be a continual musical mix up with artist performances intertwined into one continuous musical set, contrary to the typical “opening act – headliner” style, supported by The Roots. Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, Rakim, Common, MC Lyte, Method Man & Redman, Big Boi, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Ice T, Juvenile, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, De La Soul, Goodie Mob, Jadakiss, Rick Ross, and more are among the legendary performers on the lineup in some cities.
“I’m excited to be on my first Arena tour in 30 years. It’s proof that our culture is more viable than ever,” LL COOl J says of the tour. “Get ready for some non stop beats and rhymes. See you this summer!”
The F.O.R.C.E. Live begins its journey on June 25 at Boston, Massachusetts’ TD Garden, stops in Brooklyn, New York’s Barclays Center on June 27, travels to arenas throughout the United States and Canada, and concludes on September 3 in Los Angeles, California’s Kia Forum.
Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the tour in the U.S. through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for select shows beginning Tuesday, April 25th at 12PM local time through Thursday, April 27th at 10PM local time. For more details visit Verizon Up.
Citi is the official card of the tour. Citi cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets for select shows beginning Tuesday, April 25th at 12PM local time through Thursday, April 27th at 10PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
On Thursday, April 27th between 10AM-10PM local time, fans may purchase tickets through either the Live Nation presale, Ticketmaster presale, or local venue and radio presales. General on-sale kicks off Friday, April 28th at 10AM local time.
TOUR DATES
6/25 Boston, MA TD Garden
6/27 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center
6/28 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
6/29 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
7/1 Baltimore, MD CFG Bank Arena
7/2 Washington, DC Capital One Arena
7/4 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
7/6 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Liv Nation Urban has announced a once-in-a-lifetime touring experience and celebration of hip-hop culture. Rock The Bells and Live Nation Urban The Kennedy Center Honoree, two-time Grammy Award winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® Inductee, and Hip-Hop Icon LL COOL J as the headlining act at The F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy) Live.
For the first time in 30 years, LL COOL J will headline an arena tour with this historic tour. The lineup for this tour was chosen by LL COOL J himself, living true to the phrase F.O.R.C.E. (Frequencies of Real Creative Energy).
All events will feature collaborative live performances with renowned Grammy Award-winning Hip-Hop band The Roots, the famous DJ Jazzy Jeff, and DJ Z-Trip, building on their incredible performance together on the GRAMMY® Awards earlier this year celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop. The evening will be a continual musical mix up with artist performances intertwined into one continuous musical set, contrary to the typical “opening act – headliner” style, supported by The Roots. Salt-N-Pepa, Queen Latifah, Rakim, Common, MC Lyte, Method Man & Redman, Big Boi, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Ice T, Juvenile, Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, De La Soul, Goodie Mob, Jadakiss, Rick Ross, and more are among the legendary performers on the lineup in some cities.
“I’m excited to be on my first Arena tour in 30 years. It’s proof that our culture is more viable than ever,” LL COOl J says of the tour. “Get ready for some non stop beats and rhymes. See you this summer!”
The F.O.R.C.E. Live begins its journey on June 25 at Boston, Massachusetts’ TD Garden, stops in Brooklyn, New York’s Barclays Center on June 27, travels to arenas throughout the United States and Canada, and concludes on September 3 in Los Angeles, California’s Kia Forum.
Verizon will offer customers an exclusive presale for the tour in the U.S. through Verizon Up. Customers will have access to purchase presale tickets for select shows beginning Tuesday, April 25th at 12PM local time through Thursday, April 27th at 10PM local time. For more details visit Verizon Up.
Citi is the official card of the tour. Citi cardmembers will also have access to presale tickets for select shows beginning Tuesday, April 25th at 12PM local time through Thursday, April 27th at 10PM local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
On Thursday, April 27th between 10AM-10PM local time, fans may purchase tickets through either the Live Nation presale, Ticketmaster presale, or local venue and radio presales. General on-sale kicks off Friday, April 28th at 10AM local time.
TOUR DATES
6/25 Boston, MA TD Garden
6/27 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center
6/28 Newark, NJ Prudential Center
6/29 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena
7/1 Baltimore, MD CFG Bank Arena
7/2 Washington, DC Capital One Arena
7/4 Atlanta, GA State Farm Arena
7/6 Hollywood, FL Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood
Music titans Questlove, Black Thought, Live Nation, and Universal Music Group have been named in an explosive fraud lawsuit. According to Rolling Stone, Questlove (real name Ahmir Thompson) and Black Thought (real name Tariq Trotter), co-founders of hip-hop group The Roots, the group’s manager Shawn Gee, and band employee Munir Nuriddin are being accused of working together to “scheme to defraud” the estate of the band’s late bassist Leonard Hubbard’s widow and estate out of money owed to them.
After forming Grand Negaz, Inc. to manage the band’s business dealings in 1993, a financial agreement was made to clearly state ownership percentages to ensure everyone knew their respective compensation splits. Thompson and Trotter took 37 percent of stakeholders’ interest, while member rapper Malik Smart (who died in 2020) and Hubbard retained 17 percent each. However, in addition to that, the lawsuit claims Hubbard was to be granted 25 percent of the group’s recording and publishing earnings, as well as a 33 percent stake in the band’s touring performance company.
The lawsuit presented by Hubbard’s widow and estate is seeking “restitution for property, money, and benefits” that were not provided to him as outlined in the paperwork. While the matter is being litigated, they are requesting that the courts “freeze” The Roots’ trademark “until a value can be determined for the brand.”
Hubbard departed from the group in 2007 to seek medical care after being diagnosed with blood cancer, and later died in 2021. The suit alleges that beginning in 2014 up to the current day, Thompson, Trotter, and others, “through a pattern of racketeered behavior, fraudulently converted, divested and absconded with monies lawfully belonging to the Plaintiff Decedent.”
The lawsuit also accuses the musicians of forming a new business, Legendelphia, in 2013, to allegedly transfer funds from their business Grand Negaz, all without the approval of Hubbard. As for where Live Nationa and Universal Music Publishing Group is named, the suit accuses Gee of “deactivating Hubbard’s personal royalty account.” It also accuses that Gee, Thompson, and Trotter of “sending a letter be written from Legendelphia to Universal Music Publishing Group to divert Hubbard’s royalties to Legendelphia” instead of Grand Negaz, Inc.
No public statement has been released by The Roots, Thompson, or Trotter. All parties declined Rolling Stone‘s request for comment.
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