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Beyoncé Announces ‘RENAISSANCE World Tour’
After rumors hit social media yesterday that Beyoncé would be announcing her ‘RENAISSANCE World Tour,’ the H-Town songstress has returned on the first day of Black History Month with the official announcement.
In support of her July 2022 album, Renaissance, Beyoncé will be embarking on a long run starting with the European leg in May, followed by Canada and the United States starting early July through late September. ‘RENAISSANCE World Tour’ will be Beyoncé’s first tour since infamous OTR II Tour with Jay-Z in 2018. In support of the tour, The Carters dropped a surprise joint project, Everything Is Love.
Tickets will be available for purchase in three different groups. Fans can only register via verified fan registration today, Feb. 1 and tomorrow, Feb 2 — those that registered will get first dibs on tickets next Monday, February 6, when they go on sale.
Check out the official tour dates below.
RENAISSANCE World Tour:
05-10 Stockholm, Sweden – Friends Arena
05-14 Brussels, Belgium – King Baudoin Stadium
05-17 Cardiff, Wales – Cardiff Principality Stadium
05-20 Edinburgh, Scotland – BT Murrayfield Stadium
05-23 Sunderland, England – Stadium of Light
05-26 Paris, France – Stade de France
05-29 London, England – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
05-30 London, England – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
06-08 Barcelona, Spain – Olympic Stadium
06-11 Marseille, France – Orange Velodrome
06-15 Cologne, Germany – RheinEnergieStadion
06-17 Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff Arena
06-21 Hamburg, Germany – Volksparkstadion
06-24 Frankfurt, Germany – Deutsche Bank Park
06-27 Warsaw, Poland – PGE Nardowy
07-08 Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Centre
07-09 Toronto, Ontario – Rogers Centre
07-12 Philadelphia, PA – Lincoln Financial Field
07-15 Nashville, TN – Nissan Stadium
07-17 Louisville, KY – Cardinal Stadium
07-20 Minneapolis, MN – Huntington Bank Stadium
07-22 Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
07-26 Detroit, MI – Ford Field
07-29 East Rutherford, NJ – MetLife Stadium
08-01 Foxborough, MA – Gillette Stadium
08-03 Pittsburgh, PA – Heinz Stadium
08-05 Washington, D.C. – FedEx Field
08-09 Charlotte, NC – Bank of America Stadium
08-11 Atlanta, GA – Mercedes Benz Stadium
08-16 Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
08-18 Miami Gardens, FL – Hard Rock Stadium
08-21 St. Louis, MO – Dome at America’s Center
08-24 Glendale, AZ – State Farm Stadium
08-26 Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
08-30 Santa Clara, CA – Levi’s Stadium
09-02 Inglewood, CA – SoFi Stadium
09-11 Vancouver, British Columbia – BC Place
09-13 Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
09-18 Kansas City, MO – GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium
09-21 Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium
09-23 Houston, TX – NRG Stadium
09-27 New Orleans, LA – Caesars Superdome
After announcing an upcoming joint tour with J. Cole titled “It Was All a Blur – Big As The What?,” Drake returns with disc 2 of his previously released album ‘For All The Dogs,’ titling it Scary Hours 3.
Featuring six new tracks, the third installment of the Scary Hours series contained a new verse from J. Cole on ‘Evil Ways.’ With production handled by Lil Yachty, The Alchemist and more, it’s no surprise that this project is making noise.
Check out the full list of production credits below.
Drake Scary Hours 3 Production Credits
1. Red Button
Prod. by Lil Yachty, ovrkast.
2. Stories About My Brother
Prod. by Conductor Williams
3. The Shoe Fits
Prod. by Lil Yachty, ovrkast.
4. Wick Man
Prod. by The Alchemist
5. Evil Ways
Prod. by Boi-1da, FNZ, Fierce, Vinylz
6. You Broke My Heart
Prod. by FNZ, Vinylz
Culture
Cassie and Diddy Amicably Settle Rape and Abuse Lawsuit
In a statement, Ventura expressed, “I have chosen to resolve this matter amicably, securing terms that afford me a measure of control. I extend my gratitude to my family, fans, and legal team for their unwavering support.”
Just a day after Cassie, born Cassandra Ventura, initiated legal proceedings against Diddy, born Sean Combs, alleging years of control and accusing him of rape and prolonged physical abuse spanning over a decade, the two parties have reached a settlement.
In a statement, Ventura expressed, “I have chosen to resolve this matter amicably, securing terms that afford me a measure of control. I extend my gratitude to my family, fans, and legal team for their unwavering support.”
Combs also issued a release acknowledging the amicable resolution, stating, “I wish Cassie and her family all the best. Love.”
The lawsuit detailed a distressing pattern of control and abuse by Diddy, encompassing substance coercion, physical assault, and coercive sexual encounters.
Specifically, the legal document outlined a troubling practice termed “voyeurism,” where Diddy allegedly coerced Cassie into engaging in sexual activities with male prostitutes while he watched, recorded, and took photographs. These encounters, referred to as “freak offs,” occurred in high-end hotels and Diddy’s residences across the United States and involved elaborate costumes.
The legal filing ended with an account of an alleged rape in 2018, following a dinner meeting between Diddy and Cassie. The suit claimed that Diddy forced himself into her apartment, despite her repeated objections, and raped her. The relationship ended shortly after.
“After years in silence and darkness, I am finally ready to tell my story, and to speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships,” Cassie stated on Thursday. “With the expiration of New York’s Adult Survivors Act fast approaching, it became clear that this was an opportunity to speak up about the trauma I have experienced and that I will be recovering from for the rest of my life.”
Subsequently, Cassie married personal trainer Alex Fine the following year and now has two children. According to the complaint, her association with Bad Boy Records concluded in 2019.
Wigdor, Ventura’s lawyer, commended his client for her courage in coming forward with her claims. “I am very proud of Ms. Ventura for having the strength to go public with her lawsuit,” he said in a statement on Friday.
On Monday, November 13, Drake announced another leg of his “It’s All a Blur Tour,” where he will be joined by J. Cole. Dubbed the ‘It’s All a Blur — Big As the What? Tour,’ Cole is set to join Drake for 18 out of the 22 scheduled shows.
Produced by Live Nation and sponsored by Cash App and Visa, the tour commences on January 18 in Denver, Colorado. The duo will continue their musical journey until March 10 in Lexington, Kentucky. Notably, Drake will take the stage solo for the final four shows of the tour, without J. Cole.
Tickets for the tour will become available on Wednesday, Nov. 15 for Cash App debit card users via presale, while general sale starts Friday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. local time.
Check out the dates for Drake and J. Cole’s tour below:
Jan 19 — Denver, CO @ Ball Arena
Jan 22 — San Antonio, TX @ Frost Bank Center – San Antonio
Jan 25 — Oklahoma City, OK @ Paycom Center
Jan 29 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
Jan 30 — New Orleans, LA @ Smoothie King Center
Feb 2 — Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
Feb 7 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
Feb 8 — Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
Feb 12 — St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Arena
Feb 16 — Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
Feb 20 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
Feb 21 — Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
Feb 24 — Cleveland, OH @ Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse
Feb 27 — Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
Mar 2 — Kansas City, MO @ T-Mobile Center
Mar 5 — Memphis, TN @ FedEx Forum
Mar 10 — Lexington, KY @ Rupp Arena
Mar 14 — Belmont Park, NY @ UBS Arena ~
Mar 18 — State College, PA @ Bryce Jordan Center ~
Mar 23 — Sunrise, FL @ Amerant Bank Arena ~
Mar 27 — Birmingham, AL @ The Legacy Arena at BJCC ~
~ Without J. Cole
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