Why did Taylor Swift's London tour sell out, but not Beyonce's? Because Mum and Dad aren't paying for Beyonce tickets
As for the older members of Gen Z, it's just a shame that they are too blinded by Charli XCX to appreciate a great when they see one (myself included). But Beyonce doesn't need to find a new fanbase in a new generation, or return with sell out tours. For more than 30 years, she's had royal status. She was the Taylor Swift of her time. She's performed with the likes of Prince and Tina Turner, won more Grammys than any other artist, revolutionised what it means to be a 'Single Lady', and sold more than 617,000 copies of her self-titled album in just three days in 2013. Maybe Taylor's snatched the crown, but Beyonce hasn't lost it for lack of talent; her Beyhive is simply on a sabbatical.
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BBC News
5 hours ago
- BBC News
UK festivals that still have tickets left
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Bludfest Dates: 21 June Location: The National Bowl, Milton KeynesLine-up includes: Yungblud, Chase Atlantic, blackbear, Denzel CurryPrice: From £73.25The National Bowl in Milton Keynes has been home to some huge touring artists over the decades: Michael Jackson, Robbie Williams, Eminem, Oasis, Foo Fighters and... year the rock star hosted his own festival at the venue with the aim of selling tickets at affordable the end 30,000 people attended, with each paying £50 for a returns in June with a slightly high entry price, which the Lovesick Lullaby singer puts down to the increasing size of the festival. Reading & Leeds Festival Dates: 21 August to 24 AugustLocation: Richfield Avenue, Reading / Bramham Park, LeedsLine-up includes: Chappell Roan, Hozier, Bring Me The Horizon and Travis ScottPrice: From £325 for weekend tickets, £125 for day ticketsChappell Roan fans, rejoice! You still have a chance to witness one of the self-proclaimed "Powerpuff Girls" of pop in is one of the headliners of the festival which takes places across two different cities in one the weekend you can also catch AJ Tracey, Enter Shikari, Lola Young and Becky with all festivals, check ahead on the weather - last year three stages were closed and tents were filmed taking off after Storm Lilian hit. Mad Cool Dates: 10 July to 13 July Location: Madrid, SpainLine-up includes: Muse, Nine Inch Nails, Olivia Rodrigo, Gracie Abrams, Benson Boone Price: €237 (£200.91) for weekend tickets, €109 (£92.31) for a day ticket If you want to combine a music festival with a sunshine holiday then this could be your best Spanish event features a mix of pop, rock and indie being far from home there's plenty of UK bands playing, such as Devon band Muse who are replacing headliners Kings of Leon, who had to drop out after an injury. TRNSMT Dates: 11 July to 13 July Location: Glasgow Green, ScotlandLine-up includes: 50 Cent, Wet Leg, Biffy Clyro, Fontaines D.C, Snow Patrol, Gracie AbramsPrice: £254.90 for weekend tickets, £92.50 for a day ticketSet on the banks of the River Clyde in the heart of Glasgow, this is quite a varied else could you see 50 Cent on the same stage as The Script and Wet Leg?Remember you can't camp at TRNSMT, so an accommodation booking is needed if you're planning on attending the full weekend. Y Not Festival Dates: 31 July to 3 AugustLocation: Pikehall, DerbyshireLine-up includes: The Prodigy, Courteeners, Madness, The WombatsPrice: £169.50 for weekend ticketsThis even was originally named The Big Gin Festival when it was first hosted in 2005, due to being near Biggin in the Peak started when founder Ralph Broadbent wanted to host a party in his parents' Derbyshire garden while they were of the most unique parts of the festival is the annual paint fight which takes place on the Sunday at noon. Moo-La-La Festival Dates: 2 AugustLocation: Cowbridge, WalesLine-up includes: Tribute artistsPrice: £18.04 for general admission ticketsPreviously named Cowchella, the festival rebranded after a complaint from US giant star Ian "H" Watkins is hosting the event alongside actress Claire Sweeney and BBC Radio 2 presenter Owain Wyn event is made up of tribute artists for chart toppers such as Abba, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Vengaboys. Big Smoke Festival Dates: 9 August to 10 AugustLocation: Crystal Palace Bowl, LondonLine-up includes: Skepta, Central Cee, JME and FriscoPrice: Weekend tickets from £100.80Big Smoke Festival is part of South Facing's summer of open-air concerts in has curated this multi-genre music event which sees him headline on both the Sunday he is stepping behind the decks and playing tracks from his Más Tiempo label. We Out Here Dates: 14 August to 17 AugustLocation: Wimborne St Giles, DorsetLine-up includes: Michael Kiwanuka, Rotary Connection 222, NonamePrice: Weekend tickets from £294.50, day tickets are £93.50According to their website, festival founder Giles Peterson wanted to join "the musical dots between soul, hip hop, house, afro, electronica, jazz and beyond".The weekend features 15 stages nestled in an Area of Outstanding National not just music either, there's a wellness retreat where visitors can sit in hot tubs and paddle board. Creamfields Dates: 21 - 24 AugustLocation: Daresbury, CheshireLine-up includes: David Guetta, Chase & Status, Martin Garrix, ANYMAPrice: £310 for four-day camping tickets, £137.50 for day ticketsThe multi-stage dance music festival has run since year organisers have introduced a new woodland stage and "downtown" area, where visitors can play inflatable five-a-side football, basketball, and mini the bass and lasers get too much there are also new wellness facilities such as saunas, hot tubs and hot showers. Radio 2 in the Park Dates: 5 - 7 SeptemberLocation: Hylands Park, ChelmsfordLine-up includes: Def Leppard, Anastacia, Soul II Soul, Sophie Ellis BextorPrice: From £68.00Although Saturday is sold out (sorry Bryan Adams fans) you can still get tickets for Sunday's also a pre-party on Friday and you're invited! Tickets are cheaper on the Sunday, at £35, and all its your chance to dance with Scott Mills, Venon Kay, DJ Spoony, Michelle Vissage and Rylan on the decks.
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Dua Lipa 'approaches two HUGE Brit pop stars to open her monumental Wembley Stadium gigs' amid Radical Optimism tour
Dua Lipa has reportedly 'lined up' two huge British pop stars to support her at her upcoming 'monumental' Wembley Stadium gigs. The singer, 29, is said to have approached Charli XCX and Raye to open her shows on June 20 and 21, ahead of their upcoming Glastonbury performances. A source told The Sun: 'These two Wembley shows are monumental for Dua and she wants to give her fans an extra treat. 'Her team has approached Raye to open Friday's show, while Charli is in talks to perform on Saturday. 'Dua, Raye and Charli are all super supportive of each other and it would be amazing to have these three British female powerhouses playing Wembley. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. 'With Glastonbury the week after, this is the perfect warm-up for Raye and Charli too as they'll be playing to almost 80,000 fans at Wembley Stadium.' MailOnline has contacted Dua's representatives for comment. Dua was initially set to play just one show at the London venue on Friday 20 June 2025, as part of her Radical Optimism tour. But due to the phenomenal demand, the pop star will be staying in the English capital for a second night to put on another performance on Saturday June 21. And those who have bagged tickets to the highly-anticipated shows are in luck as the hitmaker is planning to get up close and personal with her fans when she plays at Wembley Stadium. The Illusion hitmaker is set to jump off the main stage and walk the full length of the crowd in a similar manner to her Glastonbury headline performance last year. And in her personal life, Dua revealed she would 'love' to have children with her fiancé Callum Turner after announcing their engagement. The singer publicly shared her excitement for the first time since the actor, 35, got down on one knee. The hitmaker posed for the front cover of British Vogue where she looked stunning in a pale pink bra that highlighted her jaw-dropping figure. In the interview, Dua discussed her family plans, saying she's concerned how having children will fit in with her career as a pop star. 'I'd love to have kids one day,' she said. 'But it's like the constant question of when would there ever be a good time – how it would fit in with my job and how it would work if I went on tour, and how much time out I'd have to take. 'I think it's just one of those things that's going to happen when it happens. I love kids, but I think there's so much more to raising a child than just loving children.' Confirming their engagement, Dua said: 'Yeah we're engaged. It's very exciting. 'This decision to grow old together, to see a life and just, I don't know, be best friends forever — it's a really special feeling.' Late last year, news of their romantic proposal emerged and Dua has regularly been seen with a dazzling diamond ring on her finger. Speaking of their wedding plans, Dua said she hopes to finish her tour and Callum to wrap up filming before they tie the knot. While the wedding hasn't been at the forefront of her mind amid her busy schedule touring, she did admit she has started to think about her dress. She said: 'I want to finish my tour, Callum's shooting, so we're just enjoying this period. 'I've never been someone who's really thought about a wedding, or dreamt about what kind of bride I would be. All of a sudden, I'm like: 'Oh, what would I wear?'' Dua said she's 'obsessed' with her engagement ring, before insisting 'It's nice to know the person that you're going to spend the rest of your life with knows you very well.' Dua and Callum were first linked in January 2024 and reportedly got engaged over Christmas in 2024. 'I think it's just one of those things that's going to happen when it happens. I love kids, but I think there's so much more to raising a child than just loving children.' Dua and Callum had 'many Sliding Doors moments', where they were in the same place at the same time without realising, before being introduced to one another at the River Cafe in London. A year later, she was having dinner in Los Angeles with her friend Mustafa the Poet when 'all of a sudden' Callum appeared. She thought: 'Oh, it's that really hot guy from The River Cafe.' During their conversation, the pair realised they both 'just happened to be reading' Hernan Diaz's novel Trust. Asked if she feels they were destined to be together, she replied: 'One thousand per cent.' Dua and Callum first sparked romance rumours in January 2024 when they both attended a Masters Of The Air afterparty in London. Prior to making her relationship public, the Dance the Night songstress revealed during promotion for her album Radical Optimism that she had to find her 'confidence' again after previous relationships had gone awry. Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, she revealed: 'In terms of relationships, I needed to get to this place in order to find what I really needed. You have to be in the act of forgiveness and growing and learning, and being okay with the past in order to move on with what's to come next. 'So it's, for me, Happy for You is a beautiful, happy song, because it's so reflective of my journey. 'I think with every relationship, with every experience you learn about yourself, you learn about things that are hurtful to you, what you expect, what you should be ready to give as well. 'I think, again, it goes back to that exchange of vulnerability. 'I think I've had relationships which have been really hurtful, especially earlier on, where I feel like I've been made to feel like not good enough or have made me lose my confidence and I've had to find that again. 'You learn about your own non-negotiables. I think that's an important thing. It's of course the right person, but it's really about the right relationship. 'You find that in friendships and in love relationships as well, of your non-negotiables.'
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Hollywood A-lister forced to find new hotel after blundering staff double booked her £25k a night suite with Beyonce
Scroll down to find out how the 'total nightmare' was finally resolved SUITE ROW Hollywood A-lister forced to find new hotel after blundering staff double booked her £25k a night suite with Beyonce BEYONCE hired all of the suites of one of London's poshest hotels for her Cowboy Carter tour - leaving Sydney Sweeney and Julienne Moore out in the cold. An insider said Sydney, 27, and Julienne, 66, were supposed to have two of the £25,000-a-night pads when they flew into London this week to promote their new film Echo Valley. 5 Beyonce hired all of the suites of one of London's poshest hotels for her Cowboy Carter tour - leaving two Hollywood stars out in the cold Credit: Shutterstock Editorial 5 Sydney Sweeney was supposed to have one of the £25,000-a-night suites when she flew into London this week Credit: Getty 5 Actress Julienne Moore was also left without a suite after the blunder Credit: Getty But an error at the hotel, which we are not naming, meant it clashed with Beyonce's 12-night stay - with bosses fumbling to find the Hollywood actresses a place to stay. A source said: 'Sydney and Julienne were supposed to be staying in the suites but Beyonce had booked out every single one. 'Her whole family and team have taken over the penthouse suites and she moved in last week for her Cowboy Carter tour. 'It was only when Sydney and Julienne were on their way that the error was picked up. 'It was the talk of the hotel because they had to cancel on Sydney and Julienne and find them somewhere else to stay. 'Sydney ended up in the Peninsula 15 minutes away, while Julienne was put up in Raffles - which is close to where she was booked in originally. 'Beyonce was totally unaware all of this was happening but it caused a meltdown at the hotel because someone dropped the ball at their end. 'It was a total nightmare.' Sydney and Julienne were seen together at the Echo Valley premiere which was held at the BFI on London's Southbank on Tuesday. Julienne later flew to New York and yesterday was seen promoting the film alone in the Big Apple. Beyonce 'giving away' Cowboy Carter tour tickets in London after struggling to fill seats Beyonce, 43, will play her penultimate show in London's Tottenham stadium tonight before her final show on the UK leg of her Cowboy Carter tour on Monday. She will then fly across the channel to play three shows in the Stade de France before heading to the US for the final leg, including two massive shows in her hometown Houston, Texas. Her twins, Rumi and Sir Carter, turned eight yesterday and on Thursday night Beyonce asked the 50,000 strong crowd to wish them happy birthday. As Rumi joined her on stage alongside her other daughter Blue Ivy, 13, Beyonce said: 'Mummy loves you.' 5 Sydney ended up in the Peninsula Hotel 15 minutes away Credit: Rex 5 Julienne was put up in Raffles - which is close to where she was booked in originally Credit: Alamy Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club.
