LAS VEGAS (AP) — A gunman perched on the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas casino unleashed a hail of bullets on an outdoor country music festival below, killing at least 50 people as tens of thousands of concertgoers screamed and ran for their lives, officials said Monday. It was the deadliest mass shooting in … Continue reading
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Fans of rapper Lil Wayne will be offered refunds after he refused to pass through a security check to enter a South Carolina arena, and skipped the concert. A statement Sunday by managers of the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia says Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., … Continue reading
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Thousands of people have packed a stadium in Charlottesville for a concert intended to raise money for charity and promote unity in the aftermath of this summer’s white nationalist rallies. Dave Matthews, whose band got its start in the Virginia college town, hosted the Sunday show and thanked the attendees and … Continue reading
LONDON (AP) — The Latest on the fatal bombing at Manchester Arena (all times local): 4:18 p.m. Publicists say Ariana Grande will play a charity concert in Manchester on Sunday, joined by big names including Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry and Pharrell Williams. The “One Love Manchester” show will be held at the city’s Old … Continue reading
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Latest on the blast at an Ariana Grande concert in northern England (all times local): 6 p.m. Pop group Take That has postponed its planned three shows at the Manchester Arena Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The band had already canceled its Tuesday show in nearby Liverpool following the deadly bomb … Continue reading
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Latest on the blast at an Ariana Grande concert in northern England (all times local): 5:30 p.m. The chiefs of Italy’s police and intelligence forces, along with a British security official, have met to review anti-terrorism measures in light of the Manchester bomb blast, which occurred four days ahead of … Continue reading
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — The Latest on the blast at an Ariana Grande concert in northern England (all times local): 5 p.m. Ariana Grande’s tour has not been canceled or postponed despite reports online, a person close to the situation, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because the person was not allowed to publicly … Continue reading
by Malik Glaspie Last Friday, Nov. 4, Norfolk State students were in an uproar about a promised act not performing during the homecoming concert. Prior to the event, the concert was promoted highly with promise of performances by rappers D.R.A.M., Young Crazy and Young Thug. The night went smoothly with two out of the three … Continue reading
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Black Eyed Peas are reuniting after a five-year hiatus for a new rendition of their song “Where Is The Love?” aimed at ending gun violence. “Where Is The Love?” was originally released in 2003 and reached No. 8 on the Billboard singles chart. Black Eyed Peas members will.i.am, apl.de.ap, Taboo and … Continue reading
The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers. 1. Beyonce; $5,735,568; $114.78. 2. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band; $5,504,772; … Continue reading
MIAMI (AP) — Whether scorned woman or confident seductress, Beyonce moved seamlessly between the two on the opening night of her Formation World Tour in Miami, offering no insight into the rumors of marital infidelity fueled by her latest album. Queen B came out swinging Wednesday in an oversized black western hat and bodysuit, trading … Continue reading
by Miles Givers On Feb. 28, Norfolk State University will be hosting a HBCU choral festival. The festival will began at 5 p.m. in the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center. Tickets are available at the NSU Ticket Center as well as online at Nsuchoirs.com. Tickets purchased before the concert are $20 for adults, $10 … Continue reading
NEW YORK (AP) — Nick Jonas and rappers Rick Ross, Meek Mill and French Montana have been added to the Tidal X concert in October, concert organizers announced Friday October 9th. Previously announced artists include Tidal-owners Beyonce and Jay-Z, as well as Prince, Nicki Minaj, Usher, Lil Wayne, Damian Marley, Thomas Rhett. The concert, … Continue reading
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A woman with plenty of experience tangling with the Vatican has given Pope Francis her endorsement during his first U.S. visit. At her concert Thursday night in Philadelphia, where Francis is scheduled this weekend to make the last stop of his tour, a tongue-in-cheek Madonna dedicated a section of her show to … Continue reading
LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Rapper Kevin Gates is facing a battery charge in Florida after authorities say he kicked a woman during a performance. Lakeland police on Tuesday filed the charge against Gates — whose legal name is Kevin Jerome Gilyard. Officers have not been able to locate the 29-year-old New Orleans native. Police say … Continue reading
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