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Singer cancels tour over poor ticket sales and confesses he 'aimed too high'
Grammy-nominated artist JP Saxe has been forced to axe his entire tour unless he sells 20,000 tickets immediately after he 'aimed too high'. The Canadian singer, 32, is best known for his hit song If The World Was Ending, which he released in 2019 with vocals from Julia Michaels. The track landed him a Grammy nomination for Song of the Year 2021 but lost out to I Can't Breathe by H.E.R. Four years on, and he's taken to social media to confess he had overestimated how many tickets he could sell to his latest tour. 'I'm extremely embarrassed to tell you this, but I'm going to tell you anyway,' he began in a video posted to social media. 'If I don't sell 20 or so thousand tickets to my tour in the next 48 hours, it's going to be cancelled. 'If we're just not in a place yet to sell out these 2,000-, 3,000-cap venues – that's fine. It's always been my goal to connect deeply, not widely, and I stand by that.' The Make Yourself At Home tour was due to start next month with 32-dates scheduled across America, ending in October. He urged fans who might be waiting until the last minute to purchase tickets to act now so it could go ahead. 'Just in case you were waiting till the week of or night of to buy a ticket – that approach just isn't going to work, because there won't be a show to buy a ticket to,' JP continued. 'So whether that happens or not, I'm grateful to you for caring about my songs, and I hold on to a sliver of hope that I will see you in the fall.' After his message, an influx of 'a few thousand extra' ticket sales came in but it still hasn't been enough to save the tour. 'I am beyond grateful to every one of you who bought one,' JP said in a follow-up video once the 48hour deadline had passed. 'Those few thousand tickets are a reminder that being transparent in failure sometimes can be more powerful than the façade of success – a reminder of how wonderful it can be to ask for help and watch a community come together.' With a smile, he added: 'This really was the nicest the internet has ever been to me.' Apologising to those who wanted to come, JP confirmed purchases would be refunded in full 'with a small side of immense gratitude from a dorky ginger Canadian'. He then went on to write about the experience for Variety, explaining that honesty is not always seen as the best policy in the industry but it was important to him. More Trending Rather than an 'ego-saving explanation', the I Don't Miss You singer admitted he had 'aimed too high – my bad.' 'Self-image is delicate on a good day, fragile on a bad one,' he wrote. 'Applause for success is great. 'But there is something more interesting about be applauded for honesty in failure. It's not as good for my ego — but maybe i'ts better for my growth'. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Oasis setlist in full and stage times as Gallagher brothers' London tour continues MORE: 'Panama Playlists' leak exposes JD Vance's favourite boy bands MORE: Iconic emo band spark breakup rumours on 20th anniversary
The Sun
2 hours ago
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Mariah Carey, 56, wears FOUR figure-hugging outfits and puts on leggy display as she headlines Brighton Pride
MARIAH Carey dazzled her adoring fans at Brighton Pride as she showcased four outfit changes in her headline set. The Always Be My Baby hitmaker pulled out all the stops at her rescheduled festival date, after her 2020 slot was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. 6 6 6 Mariah, 56, gushed how she would "always be there" for the LGBTQ+ community and thanked them for their "ongoing support." The American songstress kicked off her lengthy 23-track setlist with Type Dangerous, followed by fan-favourite track Emotions and Make it Happen. Hero, Fantasy and Always Be My Baby were sure-fire ways to entertain the crowds while the pop diva wrapped her two-hour stint on stage at Preston Park with We Belong Together and Fly Like A Bird. As well as her stunning back-catalogue of hits, Mariah showcased a stellar wardrobe of sequin attire. She opted for a figure hugging mermaid-style sequin bodycon paired with a baby pink bomber jacket emblazoned with the slogan "protect the dolls." The songstress also chose a darker sequin outfit, this time in shades of purple, turquoise and blue, paired with silver thigh-high boots and bling jewellery. She channeled the same style as she switched her outfit to a gold dress with matching boots before opting for all-out glam in a LBD with a silver sequin trim. Fans took to X to gush over her performance, and one gushed: "Mariah Carey is rocking the stage right now at Brighton Pride London and it's EVERYTHING! Hero IS HERE. "The vocals, the presence, the ICON. She's serving hitting the high notes, glitter, and pure diva energy like only Mariah can. "A living legend lighting." Mariah Carey's VERY diva demand backstage at Capital's Summertime Ball revealed Another posted: "Such a great show! Lovely to share it with you!" One then put: "What a Queen #Mariah giving all the glitter, joy and rainbows." It was the first time she had performed in the UK since 2019, aside from her performance at the Capital Summertime Ball with Barclaycard 2025. DIVA DEMANDS Mariah is notorious for her OTT behaviour and, ahead of her stint on-stage in London earlier this year, she lived up to expectations. Mariah Carey's biggest diva moments MARIAH Carey is known for her diva antics off-stage. Here we take a look at her most OTT moments. Kitten demand: In 2009, Mariah allegedly demanded a rider filled with 20 white kittens and 100 white doves before turning on Westfield's Christmas lights - a request that was denied by retail bosses Birthday snub: Recently she said she shunned acknowledgment of her birthdays and said: "I don't count years, but I definitely rebuke them - I have anniversaries, not birthdays, because I celebrate life, darling." Selfie rules: Previously she told of her selfie rule to Buzzfeed and confessed: "I don't need to take a selfie with someone from their bleak angle; I don't care for that." Bright light: Mariah previously said: "I have a rule which states that I will not be seen in fluorescent lighting without sunglasses. I know it's very Nineties." Show demand: ITV anchor Kate Garraway said that when she interviewed Mariah in 2009 the famous singer (and infamous diva) was LOWERED onto the GMTV sofa by two ITV producers so that she wouldn't crease her dress. She also had an assistant walk backwards in front of her at all times in case she fell over. As you do. Previously, it was revealed how US legend Mariah sleeps with a whopping 20 humidifiers in her room and how she allegedly demanded a rider filled with 20 white kittens and 100 white doves. Reverting to type at the Capital radio event, This Morning presenter and Capital Breakfast DJ Sian Welby, 38, let slip the backstage detail exclusively to The Sun. She told us: "We will do what we're told. "When it comes to Mariah, she is the boss. "She's changed the whole dressing room to just be called Mimi's World. "Doesn't even have Capital branding anymore. It's all her zone." The We Belong Together hitmaker hit the stage donning a black playsuit with semi-sheer tights. She styled her hair poker-straight and accessorised with sparkling silver bangles and red lippie. Despite the London heat, she finished her look with a pair of thigh high boots and dark sunglasses. The star's diva demands and confessions have gone down in the showbiz history books. Recently she said she shunned acknowledgment of her birthdays and said: "I don't count years, but I definitely rebuke them - I have anniversaries, not birthdays, because I celebrate life, darling." Mariah is also renowned for her super slim-fitting clothing choices, often accessorised with towering heels. 6 6 6
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Orlando Bloom takes swipe at ex Katy Perry over new Justin Trudeau romance
Hollywood star Orlando Bloom has taken a cheeky swipe at his ex Katy Perry's rumoured romance with ex politician Justin Trudeau on a social media post When Orlando Bloom attended the wedding of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos following his public split with Katy Perry, he looked happy and content with his new life as a single man. But it seems there may still be a few scores to settle if his latest social media comment is anything to go by. Recently, Katy, 40, has been romantically linked to Canadian politician Justin Trudeau after they were seen enjoying dinner following her concert in Montreal. US media outlet TMZ posted a number of pictures of Katy and Justin at Le Violon restaurant last week and two days later, fans then saw him having the time of his life at her concert at the Bell Centre, as part of her Lifetimes tour. This comes after Cruz Beckham 'steals' his dad's tiny white trunks and family have epic response. In response to the latest speculation, a fan posted an AI image of Orlando having dinner with former German politician Angela Merkel. The caption quipped that the pair were "sipping wine and slurping oysters". The fan also joked that he "couldn't keep his hands off" the politician. And in response Orlando posted three hand clap emojis in the comment section. The couple have a four year old daughter together named Daisy Dove. Katy and Orlando started dating back in 2016 and were engaged three years later. But it seems during December last year and the beginning of this, the couple struggled to overcome the issues in their relationship. The pair announced their separation last month which came after a lot of speculation over the status of their relationship. Those representing both Katy and Orlando issued a joint statement that read: "Due to the abundance of recent interest and conversation surrounding Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry's relationship, representatives have confirmed that Orlando and Katy have been shifting their relationship over the past many months to focus on coparenting." It continued: " They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is - and always will be - raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect."
