Shakira postpones North American tour due to large demands and venue changes.
Global superstar, Shakira has postponed the U.S. dates of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour due to overwhelming demand. On October 18, she announced that the tour will now begin in May 2025, following her Latin American leg. Originally set to kick off at Acrisure Arena in Palm Desert, CA, on November 2, the tour will now shift from arenas to stadiums to accommodate the larger production. Shakira confirmed that new dates and additional cities will be revealed on October 21. In a statement, she thanked fans for their support, saying it inspires her to continue breaking barriers. She promised to deliver her best show yet, ensuring the wait will be worth it. Ticketmaster has confirmed refunds for canceled U.S. dates will be processed within 14 to 21 days. The tour will now begin in Rio de Janeiro on February 11, 2025.
Shakira’s North American tour has been canceled.
She will be announcing new stadium tour dates on Monday for next May! pic.twitter.com/qDwDb28RHv
— 🏁 (@concertleaks) October 18, 2024
Amazon reportedly commenced casting for Mr. & Mrs. Smith season 2.
With the surprising Season 1 cliffhanger of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, Prime Video is reportedly searching for new leads for Season 2. Sources reveal that Amazon MGM Studios is looking for an actor and actress in their 20s to play John and Jane, with rumors of A-list names, including Billie Eilish, circulating. Created by Donald Glover and Francesca Sloane, the first season starred Glover and Maya Erskine as spies posing as a married couple, John and Jane Smith. The finale left viewers questioning whether the pair survived after a dramatic gunfight. While speculation about their return continues, Glover and Erskine are not expected to return as leads. This has fueled rumors that the series may adopt an anthology format, though it hasn’t been confirmed. If Glover and Erskine return, it’s likely to be in a limited capacity to conclude their characters’ arcs.
Casting has begun for a new John & Jane for ‘MR & MRS SMITH’ Season 2.
They are looking for actors in their ‘20s with Billie Eilish rumored to be in the mix.
(Source: Deadline) pic.twitter.com/6J3Jd0VBLQ
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) October 17, 2024
Travis Scott surpasses 50 million streams on Spotify across all credits.
Hip hop star, Travis Scott continues his rise as one of the most-streamed rappers, recently surpassing 50 billion streams on Spotify. Despite having released only four albums, the “Fein” rapper is now the third most-streamed rapper of all time, just behind Eminem, who has 51 billion streams. This comes shortly after he edged Kanye West to become the third most streamed rapper on the platform. However, both Travis and Eminem still trail behind Drake, who leads with a staggering 103 billion streams. Scott’s recent boost in streams was aided by the commercial release of his 2014 mixtape Days Before Rodeo, which has seen a surge in popularity. The mixtape secured the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart after missing the top position in the first week of digital release. Travis Scott’s streaming success continues to solidify his status among rap’s elite.
Travis Scott has now surpassed 50 BILLION streams on Spotify across all credits 🔥🏆
He is the third most streamed rapper of all time, despite only releasing four albums. pic.twitter.com/StPMYadFHF
— Hip Hop All Day (@HipHopAllDayy) October 17, 2024
Pi’erre Bourne opens up on the main reason for postponing his upcoming album.
American rapper and producer, Pi’erre Bourne has been teasing his album Made In Paris for nearly a year, with fans growing frustrated over its delayed release. Over 25 leaked songs have surfaced online, prompting Bourne to finally address the situation. He took to X to explain that the delay is not due to his label but his own exhaustion. Bourne admitted he’s been overwhelmed by the demands of traveling, shooting videos, and attending fashion events, all while mixing the album. He compared himself to Kanye West, acknowledging that while West thrives in a fast-paced environment with a large team, he doesn’t have the same support. Despite feeling “free” in 2023, Bourne has been busy producing for artists like TiaCorine, Young Thug, and J. Cole. Fans are encouraging him to rest, while hoping Made In Paris is released soon.
Pi'erre Bourne addresses the delay of his album 'MADE IN PARIS', says it's not on the label
"It's me." pic.twitter.com/TmjMXcQl7x
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) October 18, 2024
Young Thug calls for peace between Drake, Future and Metro Boomin.
On-trial American rapper, Young Thug has spoken out about the ongoing “20 v 1” beef involving Drake, Future, and Metro Boomin, urging them to reconcile. On Friday, Thugga took to X (formerly Twitter) to call for peace, emphasizing that the hip-hop scene is suffering due to their feud that started in March. He wrote, “we all bruddas… Music ain’t the same without us collabin,” tagging Drake, Future, and Metro. Future responded by retweeting Thug’s message, signaling support. Thug has previously collaborated with all three artists and has received public backing from Drake while facing racketeering charges. On October 10, Drake shared a selfie wearing gear from Thug’s Spider clothing brand, further demonstrating his solidarity with the Atlanta rapper.
Young Thug speaks on the Drake & Future + Metro Boomin beef 🙏
"we all bruddas. Music aint the same without us collabin" pic.twitter.com/zk5Is8cLwU
— NFR Podcast (@nfr_podcast) October 18, 2024
