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Brandy And Monica Announce ‘The Boy Is Mine' Arena Tour
What started as a rumor is now a dream come true. Brandy and Monica have formally announced their co-headlining tour, kicking off this fall. The women appeared on CBS Mornings on Tuesday (June 24) to unveil the tour visualizer and dates. The Boy Is Mine Tour is a 24-city arena tour, produced by Black Promoters Collective, that begins on October 16 and concludes on Dec. 7. As previously mentioned, they will be joined by Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and American Idol winner Jamal Roberts. 'This really is a full-circle moment. Monica and I coming together again isn't just about the music— it's about honoring where we came from and how far we've both come,' Brandy said in a statement. ''The Boy Is Mine' was a defining chapter in R&B, and to share the stage all these years later is bigger than a reunion—it's a celebration of growth, sisterhood, and the love our fans have given us from day one.' Monica added, 'The love that 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to receive means everything to me. This tour is a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us. Brandy and I have been on our own unique journeys, and coming back together in this way is a reminder of the power of respect, strength, and real music. We're giving the people what they've been asking for, and doing it with grace, love, and purpose. God's timing perfectly aligned us.' Shelby Joyner, President of Black Promoters Collective, shared, 'Bringing Brandy and Monica together for this tour is more than just a moment — it's a cultural homecoming. Their impact on R&B is immeasurable, and 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to be one of the most iconic collaborations of all time. At BPC, we're committed to celebrating culture and legacy, and this tour is a powerful example of both.' Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 27, at 10 a.m. local time. Presale tickets will be available on Thursday from 10 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. local time using the code BPC. See full dates for The Boy Is Mine Tour below. Oct. 16 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank Center Oct. 17 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum Oct. 18 – Chicago, IL – United Center Oct. 19 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse Oct. 30 – Memphis, TN – FedExForum Oct. 31 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena Nov. 1 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum Nov. 2 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena Nov. 7 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile Arena Nov. 8 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena Nov. 9 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum Nov. 13 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center Nov. 14 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life Arena Nov. 15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at BJCC Nov. 16 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center Nov. 20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays Center Nov. 21 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center Nov. 22 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall Nov. 23 – Hampton, VA – Hampton Coliseum* Nov. 29 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena Nov. 30 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena Dec. 5 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Center Dec. 6 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena Dec. 7 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center *Muni Long Not Appearing More from Dream Setlist For Brandy And Monica's Rumored 'Boy Is Mine' Tour Kendrick & SZA's Grand National Tour Cements How They're Two Sides Of The Same Coin B2K Announces 2026 Reunion Tour
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4 days ago
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Brandy & Monica Announce Their First-Ever Joint Tour
Source: Cr8 Agency / CR8 Agency The rumors are true: Over 25 years after their 1st history-making duet, R&B legends Brandy & Monica are finally hitting the road…TOGETHER! On Tuesday (June 24), the soulful duo appeared on CBS Mornings to officially announce their first-ever co-headlining tour this fall. The tour is appropriately titled after their Grammy-winning track, 'The Boy Is Mine,' which spent a record-breaking 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 back in 1998. Joining them on the tour will be fellow R&B divas Kelly Rowland and Muni Long, along with 2025 American Idol champion Jamal Roberts, making it a show that will be hard to miss. Powered by the Black Promoters Collective, the tour kicks off on October 16 in Cincinnati and will run through 24 cities before ending in Houston on December 7. Atlanta fans can look forward to checking out the show on Halloween Night at State Farm Arena. 'Bringing Brandy and Monica together for this tour is more than just a moment — it's a cultural homecoming,' says Shelby Joyner, President of Black Promoters Collective, in a press release. 'Their impact on R&B is immeasurable, and 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to be one of the most iconic collaborations of all time. At BPC, we're committed to celebrating culture and legacy, and this tour is a powerful example of both.' Brandy & Monica expressed their mutual excitement for the tour in the press release: 'This really is a full-circle moment. Monica and I coming together again isn't just about the music—it's about honoring where we came from and how far we've both come. 'The Boy Is Mine' was a defining chapter in R&B, and to share the stage all these years later is bigger than a reunion—it's a celebration of growth, sisterhood, and the love our fans have given us from day one.' — Brandy 'The love that 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to receive means everything to me. This tour is a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us. Brandy and I have been on our own unique journeys, and coming back together in this way is a reminder of the power of respect, strength, and real music. We're giving the people what they've been asking for, and doing it with grace, love, and purpose. God's timing perfectly aligned us.' — Monica Tickets for the tour officially go on sale on Friday, June 27 at 10am via Ticketmaster. Presales kick off on Thursday, June 26 with the code BPC. SEE ALSO Brandy & Monica Announce Their First-Ever Joint Tour was originally published on
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4 days ago
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Brandy & Monica Announce First-Ever Co-Headlining Tour: The Boy Is Mine
Featuring Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, & 2025 American Idol Winner Jamal Roberts Mini-Movie Available for Embed – NEW YORK, June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly anticipated The Boy Is Mine Tour was officially announced today on CBS Mornings by Brandy and Monica. The iconic GRAMMY Award-winning artists will embark on their first-ever co-headlining run this fall. Produced by Black Promoters Collective, the 24-city arena tour kicks off October 16 and travels across the U.S. through December 7. It also marks a historic moment more than 25 years in the making, building on the legacy of their 1998 game-changing duet "The Boy Is Mine," which spent a record-shattering 13 consecutive weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and became a defining cultural touchstone of late '90s R&B. The song also placed them in an elite group of artists — including Whitney Houston (14 weeks with "I Will Always Love You") and Mariah Carey (16 weeks with "One Sweet Day") — who have commanded the Hot 100's top spot for 13 weeks or more. Joining them on the road is a powerhouse lineup of special guests: GRAMMY-winning superstar Kelly Rowland, chart-topping singer-songwriter and GRAMMY winner Muni Long, and rising star Jamal Roberts, fresh off his 2025 American Idol Season 23 win. With talent that spans generations—from foundational to future—the tour is positioned to be one of the most unforgettable, unmissable live events of the year. Last year Brandy and Monica captivated a new generation with a surprise cameo in Ariana Grande's "the boy is mine" music video from her GRAMMY-nominated album Eternal Sunshine. Then, in a full-circle moment, they lent their voices to the official remix. The video appearance sparked a viral frenzy, racking up millions of views and "the boy is mine" remix with Grande earned the duo a GRAMMY nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance—more than 25-years after the original win for "The Boy Is Mine," which took home Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 1999 GRAMMY Awards. The Boy Is Mine Tour promises a celebration of two of the most influential voices in R&B, each with catalogues full of era-defining hits that have shaped the genre across decades. It's a monumental moment: it's not only the first time Brandy and Monica have toured together, but a generational convergence honoring their unmatched influence while ushering in a bold new era of R&B. "Bringing Brandy and Monica together for this tour is more than just a moment — it's a cultural homecoming," says Shelby Joyner, President of Black Promoters Collective. "Their impact on R&B is immeasurable, and 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to be one of the most iconic collaborations of all time. At BPC, we're committed to celebrating culture and legacy, and this tour is a powerful example of both." "This really is a full-circle moment. Monica and I coming together again isn't just about the music—it's about honoring where we came from and how far we've both come. 'The Boy Is Mine' was a defining chapter in R&B, and to share the stage all these years later is bigger than a reunion—it's a celebration of growth, sisterhood, and the love our fans have given us from day one." — Brandy "The love that 'The Boy Is Mine' continues to receive means everything to me. This tour is a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us. Brandy and I have been on our own unique journeys, and coming back together in this way is a reminder of the power of respect, strength, and real music. We're giving the people what they've been asking for, and doing it with grace, love, and purpose. God's timing perfectly aligned us." — Monica Fans can expect a powerful, soul-stirring, and high-energy night of music and vocal brilliance, backed by a live band and special collaborative moments on stage. Each night promises to be more than a concert — a musical milestone. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time via Presales begin Thursday, June 26 from 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM local time via the code BPC. A cinematic mini-movie marks the perfect cue for this moment, watch again [HERE]. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker and production designer Ethan Tobman—known for his work with Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, and Ariana Grande, in addition to Oscar- and Emmy-winning projects. Tobman delivers a The Boy Is Mine mini-movie with a bold and emotional visual, setting the stage for the tour. THE BOY IS MINE TOUR DATESBrandy, Monica, Kelly Rowland, Muni Long & Jamal RobertsThu 10/16 – Cincinnati, OH – Heritage Bank CenterFri 10/17 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv ForumSat 10/18 – Chicago, IL – United CenterSun 10/19 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge FieldhouseThu 10/30 – Memphis, TN – FedExForumFri 10/31 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm ArenaSat 11/01 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon ColiseumSun 11/02 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank ArenaFri 11/07 – Las Vegas, NV – T-Mobile ArenaSat 11/08 – Oakland, CA – Oakland ArenaSun 11/09 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia ForumThu 11/13 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum CenterFri 11/14 – Columbia, SC – Colonial Life ArenaSat 11/15 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at BJCCThu 11/20 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays CenterFri 11/21 – Newark, NJ – Prudential CenterSat 11/22 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelan Boardwalk HallSun 11/23 – Hampton, VA – Hampton ColiseumFri 11/28 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise CenterSat 11/29 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars ArenaSun 11/30 – Washington, DC – Capital One ArenaFri 12/05 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King CenterSat 12/06 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies ArenaSun 12/07 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center ABOUT BRANDYBrandy is a multi-platinum, GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress, producer, and vocal arranger widely celebrated as "The Vocal Bible." Her self-titled debut album made her one of the youngest solo artists in history to chart multiple Top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, including "Have You Ever?" and "I Wanna Be Down." Her 1998 duet with Monica, "The Boy Is Mine," spent a record-breaking 13 weeks at #1 and remains one of the most iconic songs in R&B history. Brandy made history as the first Black actress to play Cinderella in Disney's Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella alongside Whitney Houston—a cultural landmark she reprised in 2024's Descendants: The Rise of Red. In 2015, she brought her signature power and charisma to Broadway in a sold-out run as Roxie Hart in Chicago, and in 2020, she released her critically acclaimed seventh studio album B7 on her own imprint Brand Nu Entertainment. In 2024, she reunited with Monica on Ariana Grande's "the boy is mine" remix—earning another GRAMMY nomination, 25 years after their original win. Her forthcoming memoir will offer an intimate, unfiltered look at her journey from Mississippi church stages to global superstardom, sharing the path she's taken to find her voice as an artist, mother, and woman. ABOUT MONICAMonica is a GRAMMY Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist, actress, philanthropist, and entrepreneur who has sold over 30 million records worldwide. Born and raised in Atlanta, she began her career at just 12 years old and made history as the youngest female ever to have two back-to-back #1 hits on Billboard's R&B chart. Her legendary duet with Brandy, "The Boy Is Mine," spent a record-breaking 13 weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was later named #2 on Billboard's "Greatest of All Time Songs of the Summer." Monica is the first artist with #1 Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs in three consecutive decades—joining the ranks of icons like Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, James Brown, and Marvin Gaye. In 2019, she launched her independent label MonDeenise Music with the #1 single "Commitment," and her first full-length studio album under the imprint, MDA, is scheduled for release in 2026. Last spring, she was the special guest on Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday 2 Tour—the highest grossing rap tour ever by a woman—and on June 21, 2024 she reunited with Brandy for Ariana Grande's "the boy is mine" remix from Grande's GRAMMY-nominated Eternal Sunshine album. That collaboration earned Monica a 2024 GRAMMY nomination, 25 years after her original GRAMMY win for "The Boy Is Mine." She's also set to release her debut country album Open Roads in 2026, executive produced by Brandi Carlile. 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13-06-2025
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B2K Announces 2026 Reunion Tour
After teasing a reunion for the past few years with rare appearances that always go viral, B2K has confirmed exclusively with VIBE that they're back and going on tour. Boog, Omarion, Fizz, and Raz will be hitting the road in Spring 2026— seven years after the group came together for 2019's The Millennium Tour. The group has shared details about their upcoming endeavor with Black Promoters Collective, joked about fans being 'pretty aggressive' about them popping out, and how they knew they couldn't tease their long-awaited reunion any longer. '[The tour] was presented to us, but it was definitely something that we wanted to do that we had talked about and it just came together the right way,' Boog explained. 'It's for the fans, you know what I mean? Of course, we have a ball performing for everybody. The best time is when we on stage together. But yeah, this is for the fans.' Most recently, the band surprised fans at the 2025 Millennium Tour with a nostalgic performance of 'Uh Huh,' 'Bump Bump Bump,' 'Girlfriend,' and 'Why I Love You.' What fans can expect with this upcoming tour, compared to the Millennium Tour, is more B2K deep cuts. O hinted, 'I would say we're going to go deeper into our bag and really bring back that energy that people saw when they first was introduced to [us.] I do also want to add to what Boog was saying. We realize and we recognize that where we are in our career and all of the people that has ever supported us, what time we in. We're in a special time in music, and it's so cool. We honor that, our fans, and the people that started on our journey with us. So it is that time again.' Raz chimed in, noting, 'This tour would encapsulate the essence of B2K. We are really challenging ourselves.' He later joked about the 'Ice Box' crooner doing a backflip, for nostalgia's sake, but O laughed it off while commenting about his age. With them still piecing together tour essentials like the perfect setlist, Raz admitted that they want fans' input on 'how we create this amazing tour.' While mentioning fan favorites that weren't singles, B2K opened up about what a record like 'Boys 4 Life' off their sophomore album, Pandemonium!, means to them today. 'The song tells it all,' Fizz expressed. 'You know what I mean? And we're here today, so it speaks a lot of truth and it holds a lot of substance. So maybe it's time for part two.' Boog added, 'We all understand that life is a journey. And us being four boys that started out at 14 years old in this industry, that can be crazy. It's just a testament to say, no matter what we've been through, we're still here. We may not see things the same way all the time, and we may have our spats, but we ain't going to never not have each other's back. That's one bond that can't be broken. No matter what we go through, we're still going to come back together and be bros if we've got to fight the world. I think that's what Boys For Life really embodies. At the end of the day, we're going to always be here for each other.' Anticipation for B2K's tour grew even further after the group performed at the 2025 BET Awards as part of the 106 & Park tribute. The quartet described their performance as a 'full circle moment,' with O quipping, 'I mean, if somebody would've told me 15 years ago 'Y'all going to be performing [in a 106 & Park anniversary tribute],' I'd have been like, 'Man, what are you talking about?' So it's definitely a moment for me.' For more information about future tour announcements, tickets, and exclusive content, check out the tour's official website. More from The Long Road: The Triumph And Truth Of B2K 2025 BET Awards Delivers '106 & Park' Reunion With Original Hosts And Nostalgic Performances Clipse Announces First Tour In Over 15 Years
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03-06-2025
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THE BLACK WOMEN'S SUMMIT COMES TO OAKLAND ARENA ON AUGUST 2, 2025
AN UNFORGETTABLE DAY OF POWER, PURPOSE & SISTERHOOD Join U.S. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Joy-Ann Reid, Yara Shahidi, Tamika D. Mallory, Angela Rye, Nikole Hannah-Jones, Jemele Hill, Ilyasah Shabazz, and Maryum Ali — with guest performer Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. OAKLAND, Calif., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Black Promoters Collective proudly presents The Black Women's Summit, an all-day women's conference taking place Saturday, August 2, 2025, at the Oakland Arena in Oakland, California. This impactful event will bring together some of today's most influential voices across politics, media, activism, and the arts for a powerful day of inspiration, education, and collective celebration. This is more than a conference. It's a movement. A space created to reflect, rise, and reignite the extraordinary power of Black women across generations. Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time via Presales begin Thursday, June 5 from 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM local time via the code BPC. Headlining the summit are dynamic speakers and trailblazing change-makers including: Jasmine Crockett - U.S. Congresswoman Joy-Ann Reid – Journalist, Author, documentary film producer and social & political Commentator Yara Shahidi – Award-winning actress, producer, & and the breakout star of ABC's Emmy and Golden Globe-nominated series black-ish Tamika D. Mallory – Bestselling author, award-winning social justice leader, and movement strategist Angela Rye – Award-winning host, social justice advocate, lawyer, commentator, and self-described empowermenteur Nikole Hannah-Jones – Author of the 1619 Project & Pulitzer Prize winner from the NY Times Jemele Hill – Emmy Award-Winning Journalist and Author Ilyasah Shabazz – Author, Activist, and Daughter of Malcolm X Maryum Ali – Author, Activist, and Daughter of Muhammad Ali Guest Performer, Theresa tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D Throughout the day, attendees will engage in transformative conversations centered around culture, policy, community, leadership, and the legacy of Black women. From personal truths to powerful calls to action, each session is designed to uplift, educate, and connect. "This isn't just a gathering. It's a celebration of Black women's empowerment. We are honoring the past, amplifying the present, and shaping the future together." — Lionel Bea, SVP, Black Promoters Collective For the latest updates and to purchase tickets, please visit About Black Promoters Collective (BPC) Since 2022, the Black Promoters Collective (BPC) has solidified its place as a powerhouse in live entertainment. As the only wholly Black-owned live music company on the Global Pollstar Top 100 Promoters list (#39) and ranked #3 on Pollstar's Global Top Urban Promoter/Producers list, BPC continues to transform the industry. Featured multiple times on the Billboard Power Players List, BPC remains committed to providing culturally relevant, world-class live entertainment experiences. Learn more at For press inquiries, interviews, or media credentials, please contact:TreMediaTresa Sanders – tresa@ Cole – daylan@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Black Promoters Collective Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
