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Daily Mirror
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Fans left gutted as Drake ends his Wireless set after just 40 minutes on stage
Drakes blockbuster weekend playing back-to-back shows at Wireless Festival in London has left many fans disappointed after his Sunday night closer only lasted 40 minutes - half the time of the day before Fans of Canadian rapping sensation Drake have been left distraught after Sunday's headline performance at London's Wireless Festival fell short of expectations, coming to a close after just 40 minutes on stage. The evening schedule took many fans by surprise as Drake rushed to the stage 10 minutes before his set was supposed to take place, getting the crowd excited by promising he'd keep performing 'until they cut my mic' referring to the festival's 9.30pm curfew. But punters on Sunday night drew the short straw, with the previous day's event lasting 90 minutes as the rapper unveiled a whopping 13 surprise guests, while his opening show also revealed six. Viewers on Friday got to witness the strict cut-off time first-hand, with the festival cutting off his and Lauryn Hill's microphones early with notices instead being displayed asking people to make their way home. With Sunday curfew even earlier, Drake seemed to try his best to cram all of the fan's favourites into his small slot, seeming apologetic as he ticked off some big hits including Controlla, Find Your Love and One Dance. As he rushed from song to song, he told the crowd: "London, I will love you for the rest of my life". His mood seemed slightly more agitated than his previous two gigs as he kicked off the concert by playing an unreleased collaboration with rapper Central Cee who could be seen singing along in the front row. Despite the 40-minute slot, he still managed to bring a few special guests out including Nigerian rapper Rema and Jamaican artist Vybz Kartel who had performed to a packed crowd just hours earlier. However, once the collaborations were over he had time for just two last solo songs. For more stories like this subscribe to our weekly newsletter, The Weekly Gulp, for a curated roundup of trending stories, poignant interviews, and viral lifestyle picks from The Mirror's Audience U35 team delivered straight to your inbox. The rapper still managed to squeeze in his closing spectacle in the same fashion as the other two nights, climbing onto a crane to be lifted into the air to wave goodbye to the crowd as Whitney Houston played in the background. It's not quite understood why Drake was set to come out with just 45 minutes left of the festival, as that wasn't always the plan. Earlier in the day, it appeared Drake would play two sets one at 6.25pm and the same set again at 8.55pm, but a seemingly last-minute schedule change altered the plan. Posting on Instagram after the gig, Drake said: "Thank you London. Need some time to process what just happened so I don't have my usual caption… just thank you so much for the best 3 nights of my performance career." Taking to X some fans have voiced their anger at his strict curfew, one fan posted: "This is why the UK nightlife and festival scene will never compete with other countries, the strict licensing laws have destroyed it all." While another added: "Wireless definitely wasn't worth the money if you only went on Sunday in my opinion. Drake barely performed as his set was cut short and when he did perform it was these house music remixes we didn't ask for."
Daily Mirror
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Wireless fans just realising star performed at £4 show in London
Rapper Drake is headlining Wireless Festival 2025 this weekend at Finsbury Park in London - and many fans are only realising one thing about the Canadian superstar Wireless Festival is returning with a bang this weekend with Drake headlining the gig after a much anticipated wait. Earlier this week the Canadian singer's private jet named 'Air Drake' was spotted at Exeter Airport. An onlooker managed to snap a photo of the distinctive sky-blue aircraft and shared it with DevonLive, commenting: "Drake's private jet is parked up at Exeter Airport." With weekend tickets priced up to £388, and the superstar flying over in style, it is a far cry from his early days in London. Recently fans were reminiscing on how far the star has come, and how he's remained humble only his journey. He was previously spotted performing in London at a £4 concert. A post was shared on X and TikTok recently which showed him making a guest appearance at the concert. One individual shared on X: "Never forget when Drake showed up at a $5 [£4] show in London. I'm convinced Drake would rather be a UK citizen." "He gets so much love more love from the UK than he does from America," commented one. "Drake gets super love in the UK," noted another. "One of my favourite videos ever," said another after viewing the clip. One other pointed out: "It's these little little things that Drake does that make people love him... that's what they don't understand." Another said: "People don't get that Drakes culture when he shows up to events like this in the UK. It's these moments that have made him one of the carriers of the culture." So fans are expecting big things from the beloved star this weekend. The 38-year-old previously made surprise appearances at Wireless. He made a guest appearance at Wireless Festival in 2021, where he joined Future on stage. He also made a surprise appearance at Wireless Festival in 2018. Who else is performing at Wireless Festival 2025? Some 20 new names have now been added to the official line up. Each night will reflect the cream of Black music, celebrating a coming-together of global rap, R&B, Afrobeats, dancehall, grime, and trap. New acts revealed include Leon Thomas, KWN, Odeal, Roy Woods, Sailorr, TBA, Nippa, and Kamilla Rose on Friday. Saturday will see the likes of BigXThaPlug, Lancey Foux, Nemzzz, Fimiguerrero, Sahbabii, Len, Chy Cartier, YT and Kenny Allstar perform. Sunday attendees will be able to see Vybz Kartel, Popcaan, Spice, Masicka, Uncle Waffles, Darkoo, Odumodublvck, Skeete and Izzy Bossy. Drake will headline all three days. Are there any Wireless tickets left? There was a limited number of tickets were released on Monday (July 7 2025) and are currently on sale now through Ticketmaster until the final release sells out.
CBS News
07-06-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Success or strike out? A's a boon to some local business, others left waiting for major league momentum
Some West Sacramento businesses are booming, others not so much since A's arrival Some West Sacramento businesses are booming, others not so much since A's arrival Some West Sacramento businesses are booming, others not so much since A's arrival WEST SACRAMENTO – Before the Athletics' three-year relocation to Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento small businesses were pitching big ideas to cash in on the Major League momentum from the first day the move was announced. Now, two months into the season, some call it a success. Some call it a strikeout, still waiting on the business boom they were hoping for. How helpful the team has been for the business depends on who you ask. Drake's: The Barn, basically next-door neighbors with the A's, is hitting it out of the park. "This is very much our A's pre-game pop," said Bia Hoskins, general manager of Drake's, as she gestured to a packed house on Friday night, an hour before first pitch. Things have been busy at Drake's, where big league ball has brought big league business. "We've definitely seen an uptick in that walk-in traffic leading up to A's games. On a home week, we definitely plan ahead," said Hoskins. "We've benefited for sure from the team being here, people wanting a quick bite and drink before they head to the game. It's been really impactful for us and we've really enjoyed it." But other small businesses just blocks from the ballpark are still waiting for their major league moment. "We see a little uptick in business. But nothing, nothing like we anticipated," said Jeff "Fro" Davis, owner of Treehouse Cafe. Treehouse Cafe changed their hours and offerings to welcome an A's crowd. It hasn't materialized like Davis had hoped. "We had a full outside bar, live bands. But it didn't come to fruition like we thought. Right now, on weeknights, I have one cook and a bartender. And that's all we need," Davis said. Davis said he had to scale back the extra staffing he hired, but is still basing his hours around each A's home game. Live music now is limited to the weekend games. "People are barely walking down the street in front of us here. We are not seeing the impact like we thought we would," Davis said. "It depends on the brand. When the Yankees were in town, we were packed. I'm looking forward to the Giants coming to town Fourth of July weekend." About 15 minutes from the stadium in Southport, West Sac Sports Bar and Grill invested in renovations, trying to become a home base for A's fans away from the stadium. Unfortunately, former owner Shawn Mason says it didn't pay off. Mason tells CBS13 he sold his bar to a new owner last week after 11 years in business. He said it's because that expected business boom never came and an A's losing record hasn't helped. What's been a success for some has been a strikeout for others. "But, it is what it is, and we are just lucky to be a part of the scene," Davis said. So far this season, A's attendance has been good, not great. The average for ticketed fans is just over 10,000. But the A's have only put up four sellout crowds, the home opener versus the Chicago Cubs and the entire three-game series versus the New York Yankees. The lowest attended game of the season to date was on Tuesday, June 3, versus the Minnesota Twins, with 8,487 tickets sold.
Perth Now
21-05-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
Supermarket boss attacks ‘gutless trolls'
A supermarket boss has called out trolls who directed racially abusive comments at a junior employee featured in a social media post for the store. Drakes Supermarket created a post on its Facebook page to promote a competition, but it was filled with offensive comments and memes from people attacking the young staff member. Drakes Supermarket director John-Paul Drake fired back at the trolls in an open message to the people who hid behind a keyboard to hurt his team with hateful, rude and racist comments. In a statement posted to his Instagram page on Monday, Mr Drake did not hold back when he told the people responsible for the disgusting comments to 'f**k off'. 'This is completely unacceptable,' he said in the statement. 'Drakes is about people. 'Drakes is here to serve everyone in our community … if you treat others with respect, you're welcome in our stores. 'If that makes you uncomfortable, you're free to shop somewhere else. That's your choice. 'But don't come into our stores or onto our pages and attack my team, who turn up everyday to serve their communities with pride. 'Racism has no place in our society. And you have no place in our stores.' Mr Drake told The Advertiser that he could not believe in a country that was built on multiculturalism, he had to call out this extremely shameful behaviour. He said there was absolutely no excuse or place for racism in any form and even less so when it was directed at his team. 'Everyone should feel comfortable in calling out this kind of behaviour,' he said. 'No one should feel comfortable when they see or read it. 'The customer might always come first, but you lose the right to be a customer when you abuse my team. 'My people are my biggest asset, and I have no qualms standing up for them and for what is right.' Many people have supported the supermarket boss for standing up for his employee. 'Well done JP for standing up to faceless gutless trolls. Hold your head high young fella,' one person commented. 'Amazing young lad, amazing supermarket, awesome boss,' a customer said.
West Australian
21-05-2025
- Business
- West Australian
Drakes Supermarket boss John-Paul Drake's explosive tirade against racial abuse directed at junior employee
A supermarket boss has called out trolls who directed racially abusive comments at a junior employee featured in a social media post for the store. Drakes Supermarket created a post on its Facebook page to promote a competition, but it was filled with offensive comments and memes from people attacking the young staff member. Drakes Supermarket director John-Paul Drake fired back at the trolls in an open message to the people who hid behind a keyboard to hurt his team with hateful, rude and racist comments. In a statement posted to his Instagram page on Monday, Mr Drake did not hold back when he told the people responsible for the disgusting comments to 'f**k off'. 'This is completely unacceptable,' he said in the statement. 'Drakes is about people. 'Drakes is here to serve everyone in our community … if you treat others with respect, you're welcome in our stores. 'If that makes you uncomfortable, you're free to shop somewhere else. That's your choice. 'But don't come into our stores or onto our pages and attack my team, who turn up everyday to serve their communities with pride. 'Racism has no place in our society. And you have no place in our stores.' Mr Drake told The Advertiser that he could not believe in a country that was built on multiculturalism, he had to call out this extremely shameful behaviour. He said there was absolutely no excuse or place for racism in any form and even less so when it was directed at his team. 'Everyone should feel comfortable in calling out this kind of behaviour,' he said. 'No one should feel comfortable when they see or read it. 'The customer might always come first, but you lose the right to be a customer when you abuse my team. 'My people are my biggest asset, and I have no qualms standing up for them and for what is right.' Many people have supported the supermarket boss for standing up for his employee. 'Well done JP for standing up to faceless gutless trolls. Hold your head high young fella,' one person commented. 'Amazing young lad, amazing supermarket, awesome boss,' a customer said.
