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Carly Rae Jepsen has announced a 26-date North American tour supporting her eighth studio album, 'Day and Night.' The run, promoted by Live Nation, begins in Edmonton, Canada, on April 15, 2027, and concludes in Montreal on May 29. Key stops include Madison Square Garden in New York and Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. Tickets go on sale October 8, following presales starting October 5.
Slipknot has announced their largest-ever stadium tour for 2027, featuring Marilyn Manson as a support act for the London and South American legs. The booking has triggered significant fan backlash due to past abuse allegations against Manson, though some fans defend the pairing. The tour, produced by Live Nation, includes 19 dates across Europe, North America, and South America, with Bring Me the Horizon supporting the North American leg.
Brazil's The Town Festival organizers have defended their decision to book Marilyn Manson as a support act for Slipknot's 2027 stadium tour, despite ongoing public controversy over abuse allegations against the musician. The festival stated that Manson was included as part of Slipknot's broader tour package and emphasized that he has not been criminally convicted. This stance follows a wave of fan backlash across multiple continents, where some attendees have vowed to boycott shows in protest, while others support the pairing due to overlapping fanbases. The tour, produced by Live Nation, includes dates at London's Wembley Stadium and various South American venues, with Manson supporting Slipknot on the UK and South American legs. The controversy resurfaces after Los Angeles prosecutors declined to bring criminal charges against Manson in 2025, citing statute of limitations issues and insufficient evidence for sexual assault charges.
Slipknot has announced a 19-date stadium tour for 2027, kicking off at London's Wembley Stadium on July 3. The lineup includes Marilyn Manson as a support act for the UK and South American legs, a decision that has triggered significant fan backlash due to past abuse allegations against the musician. While some fans criticize the booking, others defend it as a logical pairing given the overlapping fanbases. Ticket presales begin September 29, with general sales starting October 2.
Slipknot has announced their 2027 '(sic)est Stadium Tour,' featuring 19 dates across North and South America. The tour kicks off at London’s Wembley Stadium on July 3, 2027, with support from Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore, and Hatebreed. While the band’s announcement follows the release of their new single 'Arsenal,' the inclusion of Manson has sparked significant fan backlash due to ongoing legal and abuse allegations.
Macklemore has announced a new 'Free Palestine' tour following his removal from Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour. The three-date European run will donate all proceeds to humanitarian organizations, marking a shift from his previous stadium opener role.
Oprah Winfrey unveils AHA, a two-hour live immersive experience premiering at Sphere in Las Vegas for April 2–4; created with a global collective of musicians, artists and storytellers, the show features performances by Jacob Collier, Ocean Vuong, Ajeet and Wintley Phipps, and leverages Sphere’s wraparound LED display and Immersive Sound. Directed by Ethan Tobman and produced by Baz Halpin, with original music by Max Richter and collaborators including Jason White and Jon Hopkins, AHA is executive produced by Winfrey and partners and presented by Live Nation.
Stevie Wonder has unveiled dates for the Songs in the Key of Life Performances – 50th Anniversary Tour, where he’ll perform the 1976 double album in full. The trek runs across Europe in October (Birmingham, Paris, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Hannover, Cologne, Amsterdam, Dublin, London, Manchester, Glasgow) before a North American leg kicking off November 19 at Madison Square Garden, with stops in Chicago, Washington, D.C., and Detroit (Dec 8–9) and concluding December 19 at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Tickets go on partner presale September 9–10 (Europe/UK), general sale September 10–11 (North America outside Detroit and Europe/UK), and Detroit on September 15; exact markets vary by locale.
AC/DC’s Sept. 16 Toronto concert is in doubt after a severe thunderstorm caused significant damage to Rogers Stadium, including buckled seating and debris; Live Nation says safety is the top priority and no injuries were reported, with the extent of damage being assessed. The Power Up tour’s Toronto date is among several remaining shows, though no future plans have been announced beyond the assessment.
President Donald Trump reportedly urged the DOJ to settle its antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation after a February Oval Office meeting with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino, a move that preceded the company’s surprise settlement in March. The deal gave Live Nation concessions on amphitheater operations and Ticketmaster contracts, but several plaintiff states continued litigation, and critics questioned the settlement’s public-interest implications and the extent of political influence behind it.
Live Nation plans to convert San Diego’s historic Wonder Bread building into a 4,000-seat music venue opening fall 2028, aiming to fill a mid-sized act gap with about 80–90 shows per year; the project, purchased for $16.8 million, is projected to create roughly 660 jobs and $97 million in annual economic impact while preserving the building’s character, though parking and noise concerns have been raised and mitigations are planned.
Jonas Brothers announce a 45-city North American tour dubbed Burning Up All Over Again, kicking off Sept. 25 in Boston and visiting major stops including New York’s Madison Square Garden and Newark’s Prudential Center, with Magnus Ferrell, Franklin Jonas, and All Time Low as select-date guests. Promoted by Live Nation, tickets go on Spotify Reserved presale Aug. 18 and general sale Aug. 21, with VIP packages and experiences available; the brothers were also honored as Disney Legends at D23.
Jay-Z’s third Yankee Stadium concert was delayed by nearly four hours after fans rushed the gates, triggering a lockdown. He finally took the stage around midnight after apologizing for the inconvenience, with promoters citing security concerns and Live Nation not commenting yet.
A court filing reveals that President Trump spoke directly with Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino in February about the DOJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation and Ticketmaster, though no substantive settlement terms were discussed. White House lawyers were involved in ongoing talks, and the federal settlement included a cap on certain service fees and new ticketing options for promoters and venues, following a jury verdict that found monopolistic practices.
Live Nation Entertainment’s lawyers disclosed in filings that former President Donald Trump spoke by phone with CEO Michael Rapino before a U.S. antitrust settlement related to the company was reached, indicating possible White House involvement in the deal.