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The Age
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Usher cancels Australian tour just weeks after tickets go on sale
R&B icon Usher has cancelled all of his Australian tour dates just months after announcing what was going to be his first tour down under in over a decade. A statement was posted on the Ticketek website on Friday, stating that the promoter of Usher's Australian tour 'regrets to advise that the scheduled shows to take place in November/December will no longer be proceeding'. A Live Nation spokesperson confirmed none of the shows would be going ahead. No specific reason for the cancellation was cited. In March, the My Boo singer shared news of the Australian leg of his Past, Present, Future tour on Instagram, telling fans he would be 'bringing the A to the AUS' later this year. He was scheduled to perform six shows at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena between November 19 to 26, and another six shows at Sydney's Qudos Arena between December 1 and 11. Tickets went on sale in May, less than two months ago. Loading According to the Ticketek website, those who bought tickets will automatically receive full refunds, and no action is required from them. Notably, Ticketek is only responsible for the sale of tickets. 'Customers should allow approximately 30 business days for the refund to appear in their account,' it read. 'Customers who purchased tickets at a Ticketek agency or using Ticketek gift vouchers have been contacted to the email address of their Ticketek account to request additional information so we can process your refund.' Those who bought their tickets via Ticketek also received this information in an email sent on Friday afternoon. It has been nearly 14 years since Usher's previous tour in Australia – the OMG tour in 2011. Demand appeared to be strong for his upcoming tour, which has already taken place in the US and Europe, as the promoter added four additional shows to the schedule after the presale in May.
Sydney Morning Herald
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Usher cancels Australian tour just weeks after tickets go on sale
R&B icon Usher has cancelled all of his Australian tour dates just months after announcing what was going to be his first tour down under in over a decade. A statement was posted on the Ticketek website on Friday, stating that the promoter of Usher's Australian tour 'regrets to advise that the scheduled shows to take place in November/December will no longer be proceeding'. A Live Nation spokesperson confirmed none of the shows would be going ahead. No specific reason for the cancellation was cited. In March, the My Boo singer shared news of the Australian leg of his Past, Present, Future tour on Instagram, telling fans he would be 'bringing the A to the AUS' later this year. He was scheduled to perform six shows at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena between November 19 to 26, and another six shows at Sydney's Qudos Arena between December 1 and 11. Tickets went on sale in May, less than two months ago. Loading According to the Ticketek website, those who bought tickets will automatically receive full refunds, and no action is required from them. Notably, Ticketek is only responsible for the sale of tickets. 'Customers should allow approximately 30 business days for the refund to appear in their account,' it read. 'Customers who purchased tickets at a Ticketek agency or using Ticketek gift vouchers have been contacted to the email address of their Ticketek account to request additional information so we can process your refund.' Those who bought their tickets via Ticketek also received this information in an email sent on Friday afternoon. It has been nearly 14 years since Usher's previous tour in Australia – the OMG tour in 2011. Demand appeared to be strong for his upcoming tour, which has already taken place in the US and Europe, as the promoter added four additional shows to the schedule after the presale in May.
The South African
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The South African
Usher shines as groomsman at Robin Thicke's Mexico wedding
Robin Thicke finally tied the knot with April Love Geary in a breathtaking ceremony at Las Ventanas al Paraiso, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. The coastal setting provided a picture-perfect backdrop for the couple's long-awaited union after a six-year engagement. Among the seven groomsmen standing by Robin's side was none other than his close friend, Usher, adding star power to the joyous occasion. The wedding took place on Friday, 30 May, and it was nothing short of spectacular. Usher, 46, looked dashing in a sleek black suit with a matching bow tie and polished shoes. He stood proudly alongside Robin Thicke, 48, who wore a similar classic ensemble, according to People. The My Boo singer clapped enthusiastically as Robin and April exchanged vows and rings, marking a heartfelt moment witnessed by family, friends, and celebrity guests. Robin's 15-year-old son Julian, whom he shares with ex-wife Paula Patton, also took on the role of groomsman. Julian stood closer to the altar, beaming with pride as he witnessed his father's special day. The presence of both father and son in matching black suits symbolised the blending of family and friendship. Rumours suggest that Hollywood heavyweights Leonardo DiCaprio and Ken Jeong were among the guests, making the event a star-studded affair. The festivities kicked off early with an all-white welcome party, complete with sparklers, shared on social media by influencer Stormi Bree. Robin and April's children — Mia (7), Lola (6), and Luca Patrick (4) — were also part of the celebrations, adding a warm family touch to the event. The couple's love story has been a long journey, beginning shortly after Robin's separation from Paula Patton in 2014. Robin Thicke and April's relationship blossomed quietly before they made their public debut as a couple at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2015. April announced their engagement on Christmas Eve 2018 with a heartfelt Instagram post: 'YES YES 1000x YES 😭😭💍.' The couple surprised fans again when Robin proposed a second time on the steps of the Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cannes, the very place where their love story became public. April shared their joy on Instagram, writing, 'This trip was such a dream. 🤍 I love you so much.' The intimate wedding followed just days later, sealing their decade-long romance. This glamorous wedding reminds fans that love stories can flourish despite challenges and time. As Usher said during the ceremony, 'It's an honour to stand by my brother's side today. Here's to a lifetime of happiness.' Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Washington Post
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
‘Friendship': Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd poke fun at men who bond
Tim Robinson, who has become a cult comedic star with his show 'I Think You Should Leave,' possesses the hulking, humorously awkward physicality of a socially inappropriate goofball who's just big enough to be dangerous. In 'Friendship,' his breakout feature turn, Robinson plays Craig Waterman, a good-natured lummox living in a dreary Nowheresville called Clovis, USA — which could easily be a stand-in for suburban Detroit, where Robinson grew up. Craig works for a generic tech company called Universal Digital Innovations, where they create addictive apps for corporations and political candidates. Craig lives in his own hyper-screened, self-satisfied world, even when he's in the cramped split-level house he shares with Tami (Kate Mara), a recent cancer survivor who runs a flower-arranging business out of their dining room, and their teenage son Stevie (Jack Dylan Grazer). Tami worries about her disease recurring and whether she'll ever orgasm again; at a cancer support group, Craig blithely shares that 'everything is awesome' and that he's 'orgasming just fine.' In other words, Craig exists in a goldfish bowl brimming with blissful oblivion: That's not privilege or entitlement he's swimming in, it's just water. But Craig's complacency will get a considerable sloshing when he meets Austin (Paul Rudd), who has just moved in down the street. Taking a page from the observational humor of the late Lynn Shelton, with nods toward the Apatovian School of Modern Male Anxiety and the cringe comedy of Larry David, 'Friendship' chronicles the morphology of a middle-aged man crush, from its besotted onset of beers, boxing and a brotastic version of 'My Boo' to its ignominious flameout. There's a thin line between the campy antics of 'I Love You, Man' and the far darker malignancy at the heart of 'The Cable Guy': 'Friendship' lives in that liminal space, mining its queasiest, quirkiest nuances for absurdist laughs and less comfortable squirms. Written and directed by Andrew DeYoung, making his feature debut, 'Friendship' possesses the ungainly pacing and structure of one of Robinson's sketches extended beyond its comfort level: When a character takes a (very funny) hallucinogenic trip, the set piece feels of a piece with the choppy dream logic of a movie in which time and space are flattened, and characters pop up out of nowhere. (I'm still not sure the audience was properly introduced to Austin's wife, played by Meredith Garretson in a thankless role.) For every scene that feels daring and boldly spontaneous, another feels on-the-nose or falls oddly flat. Rudd brings his reliable commit-to-the-bit resolve to a role for which he's supremely well-suited, and he brings his own history: It turns out that Austin is a local TV weatherman, giving 'Friendship' the vibe of 'Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy' fanfic. (Which, when you think about it, isn't such a bad idea.) DeYoung has enlisted an able supporting cast to provide services as foils for Craig's more bizarre behavioral doglegs. But 'Friendship' is clearly intended as a showcase for Robinson, whose manic focus and imposing stature — made all the more hegemonic by an enormous parka — lend him an air of lumbering, untethered menace: This dad bod can been weaponized. His everyman with an edge keeps the audience continually guessing. Is Craig creepy or just refreshingly unfiltered? Are we rooting for him or mentally taking out a restraining order? Is this a message from the skeptical outer reaches of the manosphere? Or a cry for help from its loneliest inner craw? It's just that constant sense of instability that 'Friendship' is going for; in the meantime, it offers a modestly sharp-eyed critique of the materialist excesses and aspirational deceits of 21st-century American life. To their credit, Robinson and DeYoung know their limits. They don't overreach or stay past their welcome, and they stick the landing with unexpected finesse. 'Friendship' is primarily a movie for Robinson's hardcore fans, but, for the Tim-curious, it serves as an amusing — if haphazard and uneven — introduction to his distinctive sensibility. If you like your mortification with a side of unassuming Midwestern brio, you just might have a friend in Clovis, USA. R. At AMC Georgetown 14, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema DC Bryant Street and Angelika Film Center Mosaic. Contains profanity and some drug content. 101 minutes.
IOL News
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Usher hits the high note: honorary doctorate recognises his musical impact
Emory University stated on their website that they are honouring the icon for his career in the music industry and his commitment to giving back to the community. Taking to social media, the 'My Boo' hitmaker excitedly shared with his fans that he now has an honorary doctorate from Emory University at its 180th commencement ceremony in Atlanta on Monday May, 12. 'Yesterday, I received an honorary Doctorate from Emory University and had the honour of delivering the commencement address to the class of 2025. 'This moment was a reminder that the journey never stops ... keep dreaming, keep growing, and never stop believing in the power of your voice! Before I could sing, before I could dance and before I was a doctor, I had passion, and that's what matters no matter what you do!' he captioned his post. The 46-year-old further added he wants to open doors for young people who may not have the same opportunities as he had.
