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Scoop
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Lecrae Announces Three Date New Zealand Tour This DecemberAs Part Of His Reconstruction World Tour
4x GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, author, actor and activist Lecrae has formally announced his headlining tour, 'Reconstruction World Tour,' on the heels of unveiling the release date for his tenth studio album, Reconstruction, due August 22nd. Part of a 42-date run, Lecrae will return to New Zealand for the first time in a decade bringing his Reconstruction World Tour to Aotearoa for three headline shows this December. Kicking off at the Auckland Town Hall on Friday 5 December, he will then play Wellington's Opera House on Saturday 6 December followed by James Hay Theatre in Christchurch on Sunday 7 December. Tickets will be available starting with an artist pre-sale beginning Wedesday, July 30 at 10am local time. Additional pre-sales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, August 1 at 10am local at Making his anticipated return to the stage, the tour will mark one-year since Lecrae's last outing in 2024 for 'The Final Church Clothes Tour!' The fan favorite is slated to perform songs from his decorated catalog, as well as music from his upcoming album Reconstruction. Beyond the music, Lecrae has fostered a direct relationship with his local community. Last Monday (July 21), the Grammy-winner held a back-to-school drive in the heart of Atlanta alongside nonprofit City Takers. With over 100+ people in attendance, both fans and residents alike joined Lecrae in assembling backpacks filled with essential school supplies for students across the city. As a special treat to fans, Lecrae revealed the features on Reconstruction with a one-of-a-kind mailer that went out to 1,000 of his most active supporters. Each mailer included a handwritten note from the Reach Records founder, and a QR code linking to The Workshop – an online community where fans can access early music, content, and engage to earn points for incentives. Continuing his mission of bringing Christ to the culture, he now gears up to make international headlines with his renewed stage presence, ultimately setting the tone for an unstoppable and intentional run. The announcement also heralds the arrival of Lecrae's forthcoming album Reconstruction – his first solo project since 2022's Church Clothes 4 LP. Tickets on sale Friday 1 August 10am NZST FRI 5 DEC Town Hall | Auckland SAT 6 DEC Opera House | Wellington SUN 7 DEC James Hay Theatre | Christchurch ABOUT LECRAE Multi Grammy-Award winning rap artist Lecrae has left an indelible mark in the world of music and entertainment. His music explores universal topics that bind, challenging industry norms with his faith-based rhyming style. He emerged in 2004 with the release of his debut album, Real Talk, and launched his own label, Reach Records. The perennial superstar has proved to not only be a gospel success, but he's also crossed over into hip-hop and used his platform to foster a global fanbase. He's remained consistent and staunch relevant throughout the 2000s, proven repeatedly with groundbreaking albums such as Rebel (2008), which made history as the first Christian hip-hop album to reach #1 on Billboard's Top Gospel Albums chart; Gravity (2012), netting his first career Grammy; and Anomaly (2017), the first Christian rap album to go gold. The last song on Anomaly, titled 'Messengers' with for KING & COUNTRY, earned Lecrae his second Grammy win (for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song) at the 57th Grammy Awards. The LP also earned him his first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200. 2022 was highlighted by the arrival of Church Clothes 4, and the deluxe version, Church Clothes 4: Dry Clean Only, arrived in 2023 – thus symbolizing the end of Lecrae's popular mixtape series. In 2024, Lecrae started off the year by adding two more Grammys under his belt – one for his Church Clothes 4 project (Best Contemporary Christian Music Album) and the other for his 'Your Power' collaboration with Tasha Cobbs (Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song). Over the years, Lecrae has garnered many awards and accolades, including four Grammy wins, two chart-topping gospel albums, a gold and platinum certification, and countless honors. Beyond the music, Lecrae's prestige has grown considerably. He's a New York Times bestselling author, using writing and activism to inspire local communities. The latter is exemplified in his philanthropic work to help instill hope in incarcerated individuals and bring attention to mass incarceration. This has proven to be a recurring theme in Lecrae's previous partnerships with several nonprofit organizations such as Love Beyond Walls, Prison Fellowship and Send Musicians To Prison on similar initiatives. As a record executive, Lecrae has provided a pathway for artists who share his ethos such as Tedashii, Trip Lee, Andy Mineo, 1K Phew, WHATUPRG, Wande, Hulvey, and Limoblaze – all of whom are signed to his Reach Records imprint. Simultaneously, he remains a pillar of the culture at large, infiltrating the podcasting community with his show 'The Deep End With Lecrae.' Throughout his career, Lecrae continues to be a voice for positive change, and his work amplifies his impact.
New York Post
22-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Eve interview: Tour with Nelly, Ja Rule, where to buy tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. Eve has returned to the party. After a nine-year hiatus — save for a handful of one-off concerts and festival appearances — the hitmaker is returning to the stage with co-headliners Nelly and Ja Rule on their summer 2025 'Where The Party At Tour.' And, now, nearly a decade removed from the spotlight, the Philadelphia native and mother to a three-year-old is excited to deliver her classic chart-toppers with a twist to her fans. Advertisement 'I know people are coming to hear the hits and I pretty much keep it to that but there are some newer tracks, too,' the Grammy-winner told The New York Post in an exclusive interview. 'Between the choreography, themes and visuals, the actual show itself is very modern. I keep it upbeat.' Based on concert footage from a recent gig of hers in London shared on Instagram, it's abundantly clear Eve's telling the truth. Her stage show looks as lively, raucous, high-octane and adventurous as any she's ever put on over the course of her 27-year career. Or as she humbly said 'it's a good time and there's a great energy.' If you want to see Eve live and 'have ya mind blown,' the 'Where's The Party At Tour' wil be in the Tri-State for a trio of gigs these next few weeks. Advertisement First up, the 'Where The Party At Tour' is slated to drop by Holmdel, NJ's PNC Bank Arts Center on Saturday, July 26. Shortly after, the '00 hitmakers swing into Long Island's Jones Beach Theater on Sunday, July 27. Finally, they'll rock Buffalo's Darien Lake Amphitheater on Friday, Aug. 1. From there, the 27-show 'Party' stretches all the way into September. Need to be there? Advertisement For more information, our team has everything you need to know and more about Eve, Nelly and Ja Rule's 'Where The Party At Tour' including more of our exclusive interview below. 'Where The Party At Tour' schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found here: Eve set list On May 26, Eve performed at Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome. Based on our findings at Set List FM, here's what she took to the stage that evening. Advertisement 01.) 'First Lady (intro)' 02.) 'Who's That Girl?' 03.) 'Hot Boyz' (Missy Elliott cover) 04.) 'What Ya Want' (Ruff Ryders song) 05.) 'We Gonna Make It Remix' (Jadakiss cover) 06.) 'Got What You Need' 07.) '1 Thing' (Amerie cover) 08.) 'Not Today' (Mary J. Blige cover) 09.) 'Satisfaction' 10.) 'Slippin' / Get It On the Floor / Where The Hood At / Party Up' (DMX cover) 11.) 'Gangsta Lovin'' 12.) 'Like This' (Kelly Rowland cover) 13.) 'Rich Girl' (Gwen Stefani cover) 14.) 'Let Me Blow Ya Mind' 15.) 'Tambourine' Eve interview The talented singer/rapper took us behind the scenes of the tour and filled in the gaps on everything we wanted to know. Here's what she had to tell us about 'Where The Party At.' What songs do you take to the stage on tour? Songs I know people want to dance to. 'Who's That Girl,' 'Gangsta Lovin'' and lot of things in between. My favorite songs to play these days are 'Blow Your Mind' and 'Satisfaction.' My dancers are incredible. So, I give them some shine. My DJ is amazing as well, so he gets some time. It's a party the whole show. I just want people to come and have a good time. What makes these co-headliner shows special? Nelly, Ja Rule and I come from this era of Hip-Hop that was just incredible. There was a a certain sound. There was a certain aura and that's what makes it special. Advertisement And Nelly's got the Saint Lunatics on stage. His dancers are incredible. Obviously, his track list is amazing as is Ja Rule's. It's gonna be hit after hit after hit.' What's it like touring with your husband and three-year-old? 'My husband has always come with me and my bonus kids when I've performed but I've never had a three-year-old on a tour, so we'll see how that goes. But my mother is also gonna be on tour and my brother, so it's gonna be a family affair. Have how have you grown as a performer these past few years? Advertisement What excites me about performing these songs that I've done for so long is being able to visually give them new life with dancing and choreography. Like with 'Who's That Girl,' I had a female trumpet player perform with me at one of the shows in London, and she is in the video for Who's That Girl.' We've also found footage of women of color throughout history who played the trumpet and horns. I wanted to give that song a little more weight, make it mean something a little more and teach people some things too. What's the coolest part of Nelly's portion of the show? In Europe, he had a VIP section on stage, and I think that is a really cool concept. They play out a whole thing about letting them into the VIP section with security, and that's dope, being on stage with an artist and becoming a part of the performance. What should people come why should people come out to your live show? Advertisement We all need some levity at this point in our lives and if we can help you go back to a place in your life where you were having the best time, let the music transport you. Come and relive your high school years or bring bring your kids. t'll be a good night out. Come and enjoy yourself.' This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity. Huge artists on tour in 2025 Need even more live music in your life? Advertisement Here are just five artists from Eve's late '90s/early '00s heyday you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Brandy with Monica • John Legend • Erykah Badu • Ludacris • T-Pain Who else is on the road? Take a look at our list of all the biggest artists on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Boston Globe
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Sterling K. Brown in ‘Washington Black,' LL Cool J hosts a docuseries, and the return of ‘Happy Gilmore'
Advertisement From left: Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman in "The Hunting Wives." Kent Smith 'The Hunting Wives,' Monday on Netflix: The wave of female-driven psychological thrillers a la ' 'Hip Hop Was Born Here,' Tuesday on Paramount+: 'NCIS: Los Angeles' cast member, rapper, and Grammy-winner LL Cool J hosts the original five-part docuseries about hip-hop's history, its music, and culture. The New Yorker, born James Todd Smith, sets the genre's birthplace squarely in New York City. After joining Def Jam Records, he got his bona fides by creating 10 consecutive platinum-selling albums. Interviewing legends Method Man, Big Daddy Kane, Remy Ma, and Jadakiss, among many others, the host uses an anecdotal approach to access the roots of the multi-generational movement. Advertisement 'Match Game,' Tuesday on ABC at 9 p.m. then streaming on Hulu: The game show reboot and resurgence continues with can't-stop-won't-stop 'Only Murders in the Building' star Martin Short as host. Not much has changed except that the purse is larger, and the boundaries of acceptable TV speech have been expanded. 'Match Game,' which first aired in 1962 with Gene Rayburn as host and Johnny Olson as announcer, premiered in black and white. Short will lead a gaudier weekly version. At stake is $25,000 as four contestants battle to 'match' the answers of six celebrities with fill-in-the-blank questions straight off a naughty SAT cheat sheet. 'Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time,' Friday on National Geographic: With raging storms and flash floods in Texas, North Carolina, and New Jersey, the lessons of Louisiana's 2005 Hurricane Katrina still resonate. Armed with two decades of hindsight, the docuseries, directed by Oscar nominee Traci A. Curry, delivers a play-by-play of that catastrophic event, debunking myths, examining political and social repercussions, and offering insights to fuel future preparedness. Advertisement Thelma Adams is a cultural critic and the author of the best-selling historical novel 'The Last Woman Standing,' about Josephine Marcus, the Jewish wife of Wyatt Earp.
Elle
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Klay Thompson Goes Instagram Official With Megan Thee Stallion
Megan Thee Stallion and Klay Thompson essentially announced they were dating this week, both sharing discreet yet obvious snaps of one another on Instagram. First, the rapper posted some bathing suit shots by a luxurious pool with a mystery man lounging in the back. Fans of the NBA star guessed it was him instantly, setting off a flurry of rumors about the pair's relationship status. She also captioned the carousel with two emojis: a palm tree and an airplane, indicating a trip, which is not usually first date stuff. Then on Saturday, July 12, Thompson posted a carousel of moments in his recent life that appeared to include Megan and a trip to the Bahamas. In one shot, he is kissing a woman with her back turned to us, in another he is holding a woman's manicured hand. The manicure matches the same color and shape she was wearing poolside. So who is Klay Thompson? Here's everything to know about the Dallas Mavericks star and his relationship with the Grammy-winner so far. Sports fans might laugh at the question, because Thompson is a four-time NBA champion who is very well-known for his incredibly athleticism. Thompson was born in Los Angeles to parents Julie and Mychal Thompson, both successful athletes as well. His mother was a volleyball player and his dad was the the first overall pick of the 1978 NBA draft, per The Columbian. The family moved to Oregon when Thompson was only two, before heading back to California for his high school career. He was invested in basketball early and went on to play at Washington State University for college. He was selected 11th overall by the Golden State Warriors in 2011, the team where he won four NBA championships. Thompson traded to the Dallas Mavericks in 2024. He is also a member of the United States national team, and won a gold medal at the 2016 Olympics. It's not clear when the couple linked up. The musical artist was last romantically involved with NBA forward Torrey Craig, reportedly splitting with him in April 2024. The basketball star dated actress Laura Herrier from 2018 to 2020.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Purbayan Chatterjee: I'm excited to perform with Shankar Mahadevan at NYC
Sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee is set to perform with Shankar Mahadevan in New York City on September 12 and 13, promising a diverse mix of Indian classical, folk, and contemporary music. The concert will also feature tabla maestro Ojas Adhia, folk singer Mame Khan, and Shreya Ghoshal. Sitar virtuoso Purbayan Chatterjee is all set to share the stage with the legendary singer-composer and Grammy-winner Shankar Mahadevan on September 12 and 13. He says, 'I'm very excited to be performing in New York City alongside Shankar Mahadevan ji who is one of my mentors. Shankar ji is like a guru, a mentor and we are under his baton and command at the show, so we will play whatever he wants us to. ' The concert promises an eclectic mix of Indian classical, folk, and contemporary sounds. Though the exact setlist is still under wraps, Purbayan shared some possible musical directions based on the spontaneity that defines Shankar Mahadevan's approach. 'If I'm trying to make some guesses about what we might play, the first thing that comes to mind for me right now is of course Garaj Garaj from Bandish Bandits,' he says. The lineup is a veritable celebration of Indian musical diversity. 'Tabla maestro Ojas Adhia is expected to join,' he says hinting at intricate classical exchanges. 'I'm sure Shankar ji will lead some kind of a jugalbandi and a trading between the three of us,' Purbayan speculates. Adding to the mosaic are folk powerhouse is Mame Khan, and the melodious icon Shreya Ghoshal . 'I'm sure the concert will have different components. Shreya Ghoshal ji will be singing some ballads or maybe some ghazals, and I will try to do my bit to add to those,' he says. The grand finale, he shares, will bring all the artists together in a 'culmination with everybody trying to add different colors and flavors from different regions of India and different aspects of Indian music.' As rehearsals gear up closer to the date, what remains certain is that this collaboration that is driven by reverence, spontaneity, and shared artistry, will be one for the ages.
