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CairoScene
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Select 340: Mixed by MSIYAN
With fast-paced techno, trance ecstasy, and a whole lot of emotional drive, Iranian-born DJ and producer MSIYAN takes over SceneNoise Select 334. Jun 28, 2025 This week's Select mix comes straight from a high-voltage night where MSIYAN played alongside I Hate Models, an evening that carved itself into the memory of everyone in the room. Born Mahsa Asiyan, the Iranian DJ and producer has become known for her euphoric yet tightly controlled sound, navigating fast techno and trance with a groove-heavy sensibility that hits the chest before it hits the floor. MSIYAN's mix is a peak-time trip that wastes no time. Clocking in with high BPMs and emotionally charged transitions, this live set delivers the kind of energy that floods your bloodstream. It's music that moves fast but lands heavy,full of body-shaking rhythms, hands-up moments, and flashes of pure, joyful release. 'I've been holding onto this one for a bit,' MSIYAN tells SceneNoise. 'Now it's finally time to share it. Hope you feel it as much as I did.' Listeners can expect big tracks from the likes of Marlon Hoffstadt (with his standout 'Hotline Bling' edit), Caiva & Julian Muller's 'Vigour', and MSIYAN's own selection of crowd-shakers like Skapier's 'Seb's Hands Up' and Swart's 'Hypnosis'. Every transition in the mix feels like a charged decision, balancing trance ecstasy with dancefloor urgency. Listen to the full set below. SceneNoise · Select 341: Mixed by Mahsa Asiyan
7NEWS
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
When stars sell addiction: The price of Drake's poisoned partnership
Drake's deep investment in gambling has become the subject of sobering social media posts from the Canadian rapper. Publishing a screenshot of his losses to his Instagram Stories this week, the Hotline Bling artist revealed he had gambled nearly $US125 million in the past month — and was down more than $US8 million. 'Losses are so fried right now … I hope I can post a big win for you all soon cause I am the only one who has never seen a max,' he wrote. 'These guys max once a week.' The post comes amid Drake's ongoing multi-million-dollar partnership with crypto betting platform Stake. The deal, inked in early 2022, reportedly earns him up to $100 million annually in promotional and ambassadorial fees. In an announcement post on the online casino said: 'Music sensation, Drake, has been a long-time member of the Stake community. A player storming the high ranks of the VIP program, Drake fell in love with both the platform and the perks associated with our VIP program. It was then that this partnership was formed, based on mutual appreciation between mega-star and product.' Just how front-of-mind is the Stake partnership to Drake? Stake's social handle is the first mention in his Instagram bio, before his own companies, including OVO and his Better World fragrance. What's more, during his most recent Australian tour in February, he staged an incident of him being bothered by a drone at his penthouse suite in Sydney. After clocking millions of views for the footage of him throwing a shoe at the drone, the choreographed placement of the camera in front of his laptop — with pride of place — made it clear it was an advertisement. Alarmingly, on the same day he posted about his losses, Drake also shared a clip of himself using AI platform ChatGPT to help decide which bets to place. In the 90-second video posted to social media, Drake asks: 'Should I try a $200,000 buy on [slot game] Puffer Stacks or a $100,000 buy on [wild-west slot game] Wanted?' ChatGPT recommended betting on Wanted. He followed the advice — and lost. 'OK Wanted didn't pay out at all,' he said in the clip. 'Do you think that I should give it another shot?' Later, he jokes: 'Imagine it's a Stake representative on the other line.' Loading Instagram Post Drake's posts raise a question: is he helping to highlight the dangers of addiction — or is he desensitising audiences to the real-world consequences, normalising multimillion-dollar losses and glamourising them as entertainment? Some fans were quick to criticise him in the comment sections. 'He really be losing millions like it's Monopoly money, meanwhile I cry when my card declines at McDonald's.' 'When you're down $8M and still chasing that one max win like it's destiny. The house always eats, even if you're Drake.' 'He should also share that it's almost certainly all house money from Stake that he bets.' Drake is far from the only celebrity making headlines for gambling Rapper Lil Baby has admitted to having a gambling problem, revealing on Lil Yachty's podcast that he lost about $8 million in a day — and quit gambling as a result. In January, Bruno Mars joked about his rumoured gambling debts, writing: 'I'll be out of debt in no time,' in a post about passing 150 million monthly Spotify listeners. In 2023, NBA icon Allen Iverson spoke candidly about blowing approximately $US200 million in career earnings on legal issues, alcohol and gambling. Back home, former AFL star Brendan Fevola lost millions to gambling — selling his Coleman Medal, declaring bankruptcy, and joining I'm A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here in a bid to rebuild his image. And Bert Newton, the late Australian TV legend, faced a gambling addiction so serious it nearly bankrupted him and wife Patti. He was more than $1 million in debt and given repeated ultimatums to choose between his family and the TAB. Australia has one of the highest rates of gambling participation and loss globally, with a significant number of people suffering from addiction or related harm. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, Australians lose more than $30 billion annually to legal gambling — the highest per capita loss rate in the world.
News.com.au
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Drake reveals multimillion-dollar gambling losses
The rapper shared a screenshot of his monthly betting tallies on social media, letting slip he had lost more than $8 million in the month leading to 19 June. He wrote below the numbers, 'Gotta share the other side of gambling. Losses are so fried right now.' The screenshot indicated Drake had wagered $50,255,270 in the previous week, $75,318,524 in the past fortnight, and $124,527,265 across the past month. His losses for the entire period came to a total of $8,235,686. The Hotline Bling artist has had gambling wins in the past.
News.com.au
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Drake reveals multimillion-dollar gambling losses
The rapper shared a screenshot of his monthly betting tallies on social media, letting slip he had lost more than $8 million in the month leading to 19 June. He wrote below the numbers, 'Gotta share the other side of gambling. Losses are so fried right now.' The screenshot indicated Drake had wagered $50,255,270 in the previous week, $75,318,524 in the past fortnight, and $124,527,265 across the past month. His losses for the entire period came to a total of $8,235,686. The Hotline Bling artist has had gambling wins in the past.
Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Drake fans can see the star with VIP access through one website
Drake is just a few short weeks away from finally hitting the UK - and fans have many options to get involved now. Drake may have only just announced his upcoming tour across the UK, but it's right around the corner. Beginning at the end of next month, the Hotline Bling star will be hitting the road through arenas around Great Britain for a week's worth of shows. The Canadian rapper, who is best known for such hits as One Dance, God's Plan and many more, will be arriving at Birmingham's Utilita Arena and Manchester's Co-op Live for a collective six shows. There, he'll entertain almost 20,000 people per evening. When tickets for the shows were released last month, however, many of them sold out in no time. As a result, plenty of fans have been left wanting. Thankfully, there is still a bounty of VIP and hospitality tickets available right now on Seat Unique. And they include such benefits as advanced entry, catering and drinking options, premium seats, and more. Here's the breakdown: How to buy Drake VIP tickets now Drake VIP tickets are available right now from Seat Unique. This website specialises in giving fans an experience like no other to complement their concert tickets. For Drake's shows, that means all sorts of goodies. From private lounge access, food and drink options, exclusive official merchandise, and more. Here's the link fans need to buy tickets below. Otherwise, the full package contents is listed below. SEAT UNIQUE - Buy Drake VIP and hospitality tickets here. AMP tickets Early entry prior to general admission Enter via private VIP entrance A located on North side of the venue Premium seats with amazing views looking directly at the stage on Level 2 Opportunity to pre-order food & drink or upgrade to table service Access to a variety of premium bars and dining options including AMP Restaurant Access to AMP Club pre and post show Hideaway tickets The Hideaway by Seat Unique is an exclusive lounge with added entertainment and perks to ensure you have an unforgettable experience Enjoy early access to the Arena before general admission Watch the concert from premium seats, located in Block 103 The lounge transforms into the Official Co-op Live Premium Afterparty post-show with live entertainment, dance floor and private DJ to keep the night going Thoughtfully designed in-lounge experiences to elevate your night, from interactive photo opportunities to exclusive keepsakes to take home Bespoke cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired food menu curated by celebrity chef Simon Rimmer available to purchase within the lounge Armand de Brignac and Moet Hennessy champagne available to purchase within the lounge Dedicated Seat Unique hosts throughout the evening A digital pre-information pack to assist with travel advice and any FAQs Lounge tickets Exclusive access to the VIP Lounge before, during and after the show Views of the stage from the VIP Lounge Premium seats on Level 2, located directly outside your VIP lounge Food and drinks available to purchase at the Arena Private Suite tickets Exclusive access to a 16-seater box Early entry prior to general admission Arrive through a private VIP entrance Luxurious interiors Private viewing platform with your own private dancefloor Private bar and dedicated host Premium seating directly outside your box Option to add on food & beverage packages Access to The Atrium Club pre and post-show viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused. Otherwise, tickets are also readily available from resale websites, such as viagogo. These offer fans the chance to buy and sell tickets at their leisure, while focusing in on their most ideal seats. And, at the time of writing, some resale tickets are available right now for around £120 each. Here's the links: Drake - $OME $PECIAL $HOWS 4 UK 2025 Dates Sun Jul 20 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Mon Jul 21 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Weds Jul 23 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Fri Jul 25 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Sat Jul 26 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Mon Jul 28 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
