Beyoncé Announces ‘The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour’ Dates

The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour
Fresh off her thrilling performance at the Super Bowl halftime show, Beyoncé has announced dates for her first multi-city tour in over three years, “The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.” The international trek kicks off in Europe on April 15, with stops in 20 European cities, including Dublin, Ireland; Berlin, Germany; Paris, France, and a four-night stint at The 02 in London, U.K.The North American leg commences on June 28 in Los Angeles, traveling to over 20 cities throughout North America this summer, including Brooklyn, New York at the Barclays Center, Atlanta, Georgia, at the Gwinnett Center, Houston, Texas at the Toyota Center, Toronto, Ontario at Air Canada Centre, and Boston, Massachusetts at TD Garden.On June 28, Beyoncé returns to Los Angeles as part of the BET Experience At L.A. Live at the Staples Center.  She is set to headline the first of the three-night STAPLES Concert series. She will also headline the world’s largest music festival, Rock in Rio, on September 13 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

“The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour” will mark her biggest tour yet and is slated to run for almost one year.  More dates will be announced for Latin America, Australia, and Asia.

EUROPE

April 15 – Belgrade, Serbi – Kombank Arena April 17 – Zagreb, Croatia – Arena Zagreb April 19 – Bratislava, Slovakia – Slovnaft Arena April 22 – Amsterdam, Holland – Ziggo Dome April 24 – Paris, France – Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy April 25 – Paris, France – Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy April 26 – Birmingham, UK – LG Arena April 29 – London, UK – The O2 April 30 – London, UK – The O2 May 1 – London, UK – The O2 May 3 – London, UK – The O2 May 7 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Arena May 11 – Dublin, Ireland – The O2 May 12 – Dublin, Ireland – The O2 May 14 – Antwerp, Belgium – Sportpaleis May 17 – Zurich, Switzerland – Hallenstadion May 18 – Milan, Italy – Mediolanum Forum May 20 – Montpellier, France – Park & Suites Arena May 22 – Munich, Germany – Olympiahalle May 24 – Berlin, Germany – O2 World May 25 – Warsaw, Poland – National Stadium—Orange Warsaw Festival May 27 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Forum May 28 – Oslo, Norway – Telenor Arena May 29 – Stockholm, Sweden – Ericsson Globe Arena

NORTH AMERICA

June 28 – Los Angeles – BET Experience/Staples Center June 29 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena July 2 – San Jose, CA – HP Pavilion at San Jose July 5 – Oklahoma City, OK – Chesapeake Energy Arena July 6 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center July 9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – BB&T Center July 10 – Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena July 12 – Atlanta, GA – The Arena @ Gwinnett Center July 13 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena July 15 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center July 17 – Chicago, IL – United Center July 18 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center July 20 – Detroit, MI – The Palace of Auburn Hills July 21 – Toronto, ON – Air Canada Centre July 22 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre July 23 – Boston, MA – TD Garden July 25 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center July 26 – Atlantic City, NJ – Boardwalk Hall July 27 – Charlotte, NC – Time Warner Cable Arena July 29 – Washington, DC – Verizon Center August 2 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun August 3 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center

I WILL BE IN THA  BUILDING!!!!

Nas and Lauryn Hill Announce ‘Life Is Good/Black Rage’ Tour

Hip-hop history is about to be made. Nas and Lauryn Hill are teaming up this fall on their co-headlining “Life Is Good/Black Rage” tour.

 Nas will kick off the U.S. trek on October 6 in Columbia, Maryland. The hip-hop icons will meet up for their first joint show on October 29 in Dallas, Texas.

The tour shares its name with Nas’ latest album Life Is Good and “Black Rage,” a new song by Ms. Hill about the derivative effects of racial inequity and abuse. The record, which will be released this fall, is described by Ms. Hill as a juxtaposition to the statement “life is good,” which she believes can only be so when these long standing issues are addressed and resolved.

“I use the performance platform as an opportunity to express the energy of that moment, and the intention behind it,” said the former Fugees frontwoman. “I’ve been a long standing rebel against the stale, over commoditization. As artists we have opportunity to help the public evolve, raise consciousness and awareness, teach, heal, enlighten and inspire in ways the democratic process may not be able to touch. So we keep it moving.”

“This is history,” said Nas. “Better late than never. Life is good!”

Tickets go on sale this Friday, with a pre-sale in select markets beginning Thursday.

“Life Is Good/Black Rage” Tour Dates

Oct. 6 – Columbia, MD – Merriweather Post Pavilion (NAS ONLY)
Oct. 20 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona State Fairgrounds (NAS ONLY)
Oct. 26 – Asheville, NC – MOOG Festival (NAS ONLY)
Oct. 27 – Nashville, TN – Riverfront Park (NAS ONLY)
Oct. 28 – New Orleans, LA – Voodoo Festival (NAS ONLY)
Oct. 29 – Dallas, TX – Palladium Ballroom
Oct. 31 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
Nov. 2 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
Nov. 3 – Norfolk, VA – NorVa Theatre (NAS ONLY)
Nov. 4 – Washington, DC – DAR Constitution Hall
Nov. 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
Nov. 9 – Rochester, NY – Main Street Armory(NAS ONLY)
Nov. 11 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Nov. 14 – Chicago, IL – Congress Theatre
Nov. 16 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Nov. 17 – Magna, UT – Salt Air
Nov. 19 – Oakland, CA – Fox Oakland Theater
Dec. 31 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall (NAS ONLY)

Beyonce Appearing at Made in America Festival??

Jay Z’s Made in America concert series in Philly just got a big boost from his wife.

From Huffington Post

“Beyonce will hit the stage in a surprise performance at her hubby’s festival next weekend in [Pennsylvania],” one insider told me.

“The performance is top secret but it will be filmed for Jay’s documentary about the event. It’s going to be epic.”

The Made in America line up includes

JAY-Z
Pearl Jam
Skrillex
Miike Snow
Afrojack
Calvin Harris
Odd Future
D’Angelo
Rick Ross
Wale
Passion Pit
Santigold
Dirty Projectors
Janelle Monae
Prince
Royce Rita
Ora Savoy
The Knocks

Meek Mill Blesses the Stage with Drake and Wale at the Fillmore in MD (Video)

 
Meek Mill rolled through the DMV for his “Dreamchasers” tour last night and brought some friends with him.  His Maybach Music Group labelmate and D.C. native Wale appeared on stage along with his “Club Paradise” tourmate Drake at the Fillmore in Silver Spring, Maryland.  The crowd went wild when the three MCs performed “Amen” off Meek’s Dreamchasers 2 mixtape and upcoming debut Dreams & Nightmares, due October 30.

Frank Ocean Cancels Remaining European Tour Dates

The show won’t go on for Frank Ocean. The “Thinkin Bout You” singer has pulled out of his remaining European festival tour dates and his opening slot on Coldplay’s tour.

 He expressed his regret over the decision in a statement released online (via MTV News).

“Let me start by saying I feel like an asshole right now, but a tough decision had to be made in regard to my schedule over the next months and the casualties of that decision include my appearances at upcoming festivals in Europe and my opening slot on the European leg of the Coldplay world tour,” said the Odd Future crooner. “Sorry as f**k, I’ll be back if you’ll have me.”

The announcement comes just days after Ocean abruptly walked off the stage at Norway’s Oye Festival after performing four songs. A festival representative told the crowd that he “suddenly got sick and lost his voice.”

Following the release of his critically-acclaimed album channel ORANGE in July, he toured briefly in the U.S. and was scheduled to open for Coldplay through September.

Frank Ocean Statement

Drake, Run-D.M.C., and Jill Scott Added to Jay-Z’s ‘Made in America’ Festival

Drake, Run-D.M.C., and Jill Scott will all descend upon Philadelphia for Jay-Z’s “Made in America” festival.  The artists are the latest to be added to the bill for the two-day concert extravaganza on Sept. 1 and 2.

Before he heads to the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, five-time nominee Drake will take the stage at Ben Frankin Parkway for Sunday’s show.

The concert also marks the return of the legendary kings of rock, Run-D.M.C., and Philly’s own Jill Scott, along with performances from Chris Cornell, Gary Clark Jr., and The Hives.

Previously announced performers include D’Angelo, Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill, Odd Future, and Rita Ora.  Jay-Z will headline Saturday and Pearl Jam will close out the festival on Sunday.

Single-day tickets go on sale this Friday via Ticketmaster

She’s Not Playing!!!! Brandy Kills “Put It Down” at Howard Theater in DC

Brandy debuted her new single “Put It Down” live in Washington, DC last night.  Taking front, stage, centre at the Howard Theater, the R&B star murked the stage with hard hitting choreography and vocals that seems to be always on point.  From what I’m hearing Bran definitely “Put it Down!!”  Anticipation continues to build as her highly awaited CD “Two Eleven” will be hitting stores within months.

DC’s Own Ev’ryday Black: Keys to the Summer Celebration Event Sat, 6.2.12

This Saturday June 2, 2012, your summer will be unlocked with “Ev’ryday Black: Keys to the Summer Celebration.” Haydee’s Lounge 6303 Georgia Ave, NW, Washington, DC.  Doors open at 8pm, with special guest performances by Buddha (Rapper/Poet) and  PotheFireman w/the Grand Champions (Rapper ensemble). Ev’ryday Black will start at 11pm-until, the club closes at 2 am. WE HAVE THE CLUB ALL NIGHT. Come join us as we celebrate Conga Player Art D’s Birthday and the GEMINI season!!!
 

One Baby Don’t Stop No Show!!! Beyonce Returns to the Stage Blazing Through her Hits and Covering Whitney and Lauryn

Less than five months after giving birth to her daughter Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé was back on stage for her first concert in nearly a year—and she didn’t disappoint. The new mom’s hard work over the past month came together on one brand new stage at the billion-dollar Revel Resort and Casino in Atlantic City on Friday, the first of four consecutive shows over Memorial Day weekend. Following an opening set from Def Jam singer Luke James, B took the stage, showcasing new choreography, a new stage design, and new musical arrangements. Shimmering in a fringe dress, she kicked things off with “End of Time” before delving into her catalog of solo hits and Destiny’s Child classics, not missing a step as she performed against a giant LED wall with a full band and dancers including French duo Les Twins. She changed five times during the two-hour set with “modern showgirl”-inspired looks, including a black and silver pinstripe vest and Swarovski-studded red bandage dress, all custom designed by Ralph & Russo. In addition to her own material, Beyoncé covered Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor” and paid tribute to Donna Summer during “Naughty Girl,” which samples the late disco queen’s “Love to Love You Baby.” With just a spotlight on her, she sang her idol Whitney Houston’s classic “I Will Always Love You,” before transitioning into “Halo.” The sold-out show came to a triumphant close with her 2008 single “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).” “I’m tryna become Sasha Fierce again,” said the 30-year-old superstar during rehearsals. “She’s dead, but I need to bring her back to life.”