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Courier-Mail
an hour ago
- Courier-Mail
Usher cancels Australian tour just weeks after tickets went on sale
Don't miss out on the headlines from Music Tours. Followed categories will be added to My News. Usher has abruptly cancelled his Australian tour just weeks after tickets went on sale. The US hip-hop star, 46, was set to bring his Past, Present, Future tour to Sydney and Melbourne from November this year, with tour promoter Live Nation confirming the 12 shows will no longer be going ahead. 'We regret to advise USHER's Australian tour, scheduled to take place in November/ December, will no longer be proceeding,' a spokesperson said. 'All ticket holders will receive an automatic refund. For any further refund enquires please contact your point of purchase.' The Live Nation website has since removed Usher's Australian tour page from its website, with users presented with a '404' error message. Usher has cancelled his Australian tour. Picture:Ticket-holders also received an email from Ticketek on Friday saying the promoter had pulled the pin on the tour, with no reason given as to why. '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,' the email read. 'All tickets purchased (including refundable ticket purchases, if relevant) will be automatically refunded in full to the original payment method used. Customers do not need to take any action. '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.' A spokesperson added it would take up to 30 business days for refunds to process. That same statement is also on the Usher landing page on Ticketek's website. It's important to note Ticketek is only responsible for the sale of tickets. Usher's tour was a long time coming for fans of the artist, who last hosted a headline tour in Australia in 2011. While it's unclear if tickets were selling well, it seemed as though pre-sale tickets were in demand, with Usher's team adding several more concert dates. Usher was set to perform 12 shows in Sydney and Melbourne. Picture:for Live Nation The eight-time Grammy winner was primed to play six concerts at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena, and a further six at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena. Usher is yet to address the cancellation on social media. Fans flooded TikTok after receiving the email, with one user claiming she 'wasn't surprised' by the cancellation. 'They were so overzealous with the amount of shows they were doing, the prices, they really were not selling,' TikTok user Jacinda Chenelle said. Supporters were disheartened when tickets went on sale, with many shocked to realise how expensive seats were. The OMG singer's 'Ultimate Meet and Greet VIP Lounge Experience' was marketed at a whopping $2792.85, while premium reserve seating was priced at $530.05. Other ticket prices included more affordable seating at around $220. Originally published as Fans devastated as Usher cancels Australian tour just weeks after tickets went on sale
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Planning to buy a Labubu? Here's how to spot the fake ones before they scam you!
If you have not seen a Labubu yet, are you even online? These big-eyed, creepy-cute little creatures are everywhere, from TikTok/Instagram unboxings to dangling off luxury backpacks. Pop Mart's Labubu line is the latest collector obsession, but with popularity comes a big, fat problem: counterfeits. Yup, the 'Lafufus' are out in full force. While legit Labubus fly off shelves at Pop Mart stores and official online drops, desperate buyers turn to Amazon, StockX, and even shady third-party sellers. But beware, what you think is your new comfort companion might just be a scam in a shiny box. So… how do you sniff out a fake Labubu? Let's break it down, Sherlock style: 1. Feel the box vibes Real Labubu packaging is matte, soft to the touch, and has muted, dull colours. If it is glossy or overly saturated, you might be staring at a Lafufu. 2. QR code check Genuine Pop Mart boxes have a QR code that should send you directly to Pop Mart's official site. If it takes a weird detour or nowhere legit? Fake alert. Note: Some older Labubus may not have QR codes, so missing one is not always a deal-breaker, but be cautious. 3. Count the teeth (Yes, really) Every authentic Labubu has exactly nine sharp teeth. Not eight. Not ten. Nine. If that little gremlin smiles with the wrong number, you are being hustled. 4. Get the tone right Real Labubus rock a soft peachy skin tone. If your doll looks like it fake-tanned too hard or overdosed on blush, it is probably not the real deal. 5. UV Stamp = Modern Magic From 2024 onwards, Pop Mart has hidden UV stamps on the right foot of every legit Labubu. Shine a UV light and the correct series image should appear. If nothing shows up and it is not an older model—run. Where should you actually buy from? Your safest bets: Pop Mart's official store or website (if you are lucky). StockX, which runs authentication checks like it is Fort Knox. Amazon official listings, but watch for third-party traps. Avoid random sellers unless you are into collecting regrets.
Tom's Guide
an hour ago
- Tom's Guide
This SteelSeries headset might be the perfect, cutesy set of cans for cozy gamers on TikTok — here's why
If you spend a lot of time on YouTube, TikTok or even Instagram, you may be familiar with the 'cozy gaming' phenomenon. If you don't, allow me to explain. Any game that focuses or emphasizes on relaxation and promotes stress-free gaming is considered a cozy game. These have been around for a long, long time — think Zoo Tycoon. Cozy gaming gained massive popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns, and with the release of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and it hasn't gone away, with many TikTokers and YouTubers streaming themselves playing such titles with chill music playing in the background and often wearing cutesy headsets. I've just tested a headset that looks like it belongs on a cozy gamer's desk: the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless. The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is an extremely comfortable gaming headset thanks to its memory foam earcups, and it comes with a detailed companion app that offers 200+ game-tailored presets — most of which work excellently. The detachable mic is loud and clear too. Why, you ask? It's a fantastic headset that creates immersive soundscapes regardless of the game you're playing, putting you right into the middle of the action — or in the case cozy gaming, non-action. And it looks very cute too, available in a couple fun colorways. If you're on the hunt for a great gaming headset, let me introduce you to the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless... Unlike SteelSeries' other headsets which are usually available in boring black and white colorways, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless comes in two popping colors: Lavender and Aqua. Very girly pop indeed. SteelSeries kindly sent us both colors and I have to say, I absolutely love the Lavender model. It might be the cutest headset I've had the pleasure of using. All I need is a pair of clip-on cat ears. But don't let looks deceive you; the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is as powerful as it is cute. It's fitted with 40mm Neodymium drivers and features spatial audio, both of which work in conjunction to create immersive soundscapes. There's also a companion app which includes 200+ game-tailored EQ presets, each adding a new element of sound. I tested the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless for a week, and regardless of the game I played, the headset ensured I heard every soft and loud sound in all its glory. In The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, for instance, I loved listening to raindrops falling on the river's surface, or the wind blowing through and displacing blades of grass, a wave of calm washing over me. I wouldn't say TotK is necessarily a cozy game as there are many (stressful) battles involved, but when you're riding your horse through the lush fields of Hyrule or paragliding after jumping off a Skyview Tower, it sure feels cozy. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. And the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless does justice to every single sound and musical note in the game, making you feel like you're actually Link. If you've got a stressful job or really, just enjoy playing cozy games to unwind, I'd highly recommend the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless to fully immerse yourself and disconnect from the outside world. Alongside from sounding incredible, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is a mighty comfortable headset. Its 'AirWeave' memory foam earcups are spacious and they sit snugly around your ears, isolating outside noise too. Also, they're extremely breathable, so you don't need to worry about your ears getting too hot or sweat pooling up — as is often the case with leather or leatherette earcups. I also have to say that for cozy gamers who like to livestream their content on TikTok or YouTube, the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is perfect as it comes with a detachable bidirectional boom mic — so don't worry if you don't have an external microphone. It makes you sound loud and clear, and it even reduces external sounds thanks to its noise-canceling nature (you can listen to two clips in my SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless review). Okay, I wouldn't call myself a purveyor of cozy gaming exclusively. I spend a good chunk of my free time playing games like Baldur's Gate 3 and the Assassin's Creed franchise, but I'd be lying if I didn't get the appeal of cozy games. I, too, want to sit in a dark room lit up by string lights and candles (no, I am not a witch) and wear a cutesy headset and play Tiny Glade, Journey and even Good Pizza, Great Pizza. Sounds lovely, doesn't it? Imagine kicking your feet back and unwinding, and letting the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless transport you to a world where stress is a thing of the past. And to be honest, any game is a cozy game if you're brave enough. I'd even argue that Baldur's Gate 3 has cozy aspects to it — companions gathered around a fire when you're long resting, hello! If you want a gaming headset that a) completes the cozy gamer look and b) makes games sound so good that real life sounds boring, then go for the Arctis Nova 3 Wireless. If anything, this headset has made me actively want to play cozy games and disassociate from reality.
