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Lady Gaga 'Mayhem Ball Tour' iconic moments: From caged dancers to human chess
Lady Gaga 'Mayhem Ball Tour' iconic moments: From caged dancers to human chess

Time of India

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

Lady Gaga 'Mayhem Ball Tour' iconic moments: From caged dancers to human chess

Lady Gaga is back on the stage, and every single second of it just screams exquisite. After her mindblowing performances at Coachella and in Brazil, the Queen of Pop embarked on a dramatic journey with the Mayhem Ball tour at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. From the set list to theatrics, the concert is hailed to be bolder, electric, and certainly more Gaga. Due to the unmatched costumes and unforgettable metaphors with a dash of perfect vocals, Gaga's little monsters are now anticipated than ever. Let's take a look at a couple of iconic instances from the show. The entry and tribute When Gaga enters the stage in the voluminous red gown and starts performing 'Bloody Mary,' it's a sacred experience. As the skirt slowly opens up when she's at the top, the caged dancers are revealed, enhancing the high-octane pop experience. She follows it with her other hits, 'Abracadabra,' 'Judas, and 'Scheiße,' setting the perfect tone. After giving a glimpse of her 2010 era, the 39-year-old welcomes the audience by saying, 'Welcome to Mayhem. Welcome to the opera house. This is my house.' A few moments later, it's the 'P-p-p-Poker Face' moment with an extravagant chess game. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Premium 3 & 4 BHK ( 1079 - 1829 ) from ₹72.03 Lacs* at Jessore Road Srijan Realty Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola The Mayhem Welcoming the 'Mayhem' era, the skeletons, the white dress and human remains make the perfect ambience. Giving a nothing-like-before vibe, the skeletons start to dance around her. Moreover, the gothic diva gets a huge skull on the stage and spins around the runway with the screams that highlight an eerie Gaga mode. The vulnerable exit At the end, she performed 'Bad Romance' with branch-like nails and a hairpiece with animal ears in a white feathered dress. Lady Gaga can go from extreme theatrics to stripping off her make-up and becoming vulnerable in front of the audience – and that's what she did. Donning a pair of shades, a black beanie and a Cramps t-shirt, she sang 'How Bad Do You Want Me' in the most humanistic way without any pretences, according to Billboard.

Steve Miller Band Abruptly Cancels Its Entire 2025 Tour: 'Blame It on the Weather'
Steve Miller Band Abruptly Cancels Its Entire 2025 Tour: 'Blame It on the Weather'

Yahoo

time4 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Yahoo

Steve Miller Band Abruptly Cancels Its Entire 2025 Tour: 'Blame It on the Weather'

NEED TO KNOW The Steve Miller Band has canceled its 2025 tour dates, stating weather-related issues Upcoming shows are no longer listed on the band's website 'Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again,' a statement shared on social media Wednesday, July 16, readThe Steve Miller Band has canceled all tour dates for 2025. On Wednesday, July 16, the rock band, led by Steve Miller on guitar and vocals, abruptly announced that it will not proceed with any shows for the remainder of the year. 'Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts, You live your life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts,' a message to the group's official Facebook and X account began. The post then explained why the band made the sudden change. 'The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable. So… You can blame it on the tour is cancelled,' the announcement read. 'Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again. Wishing you all Peace, Love and Happiness, Please take care of each other. Steve, The Band and the Crew,' the post concluded. The same message was shared to the Steve Miller Band's website, with 2025 touring dates now removed. The band — known for hits like 'Rock 'N Me' and 'Take the Money and Run,' as well as '80s songs like 'Abracadabra' — had 31 dates scheduled for its American tour, which was slated to begin Aug. 15 in Bethel, N.Y. before wrapping in Anaheim, Calif. on Nov. 8, per Variety. Fans expressed their disappointment over the cancellation in the band's Facebook comments. 'All these things have always existed. To blame it on the weather sounds a little suspect,' one person wrote. 'Better stay in bed everyday, something bad might happen otherwise…too risky,' another said. The rock band formed in San Francisco in 1966, with their greatest hits from 1974-78 receiving the RIAA diamond award for more than 15 million copies sold, according to its website. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Following Miller's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction in 2016, he spoke exclusively to PEOPLE about how he fell in love with music. 'When I was 4 ½ he showed me my first chords,' he told PEOPLE in September 2017 of electric guitar pioneer Les Paul. 'I got to see him play in a nightclub because my dad was recording his show every night," Miller said. "I saw him perform a lot and right then and there I saw how much fun you could have playing guitar. He made it look like anyone could do it. I was 4 and ½ and I went, 'That's what I want to do.' ' Read the original article on People

Best Moments From Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball Tour Opening Night In Vegas
Best Moments From Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball Tour Opening Night In Vegas

News18

time4 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • News18

Best Moments From Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball Tour Opening Night In Vegas

With interesting costumes, dramatic stage effects, and her signature energy, Gaga is delivering performances that are nothing short of unforgettable. Lady Gaga is making waves around the world, and her devoted fans, the Little Monsters, are here for every second of it. After electrifying performances at Coachella and in Brazil, Gaga officially launched her Mayhem Ball tour this week at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. This time, the spectacle is bigger, bolder, and more theatrical than ever. With interesting costumes, dramatic stage effects, and her signature energy, Gaga is delivering performances that are nothing short of unforgettable. If you missed the chance to see her live, don't worry, here's a look at some of the most unforgettable moments from the first night of Lady Gaga's The Mayhem Ball. 1 – Lady Gaga opened the show with a haunting performance of 'Bloody Mary," standing atop a massive red skirt that dominated the stage. As the skirt slowly unfolded, it revealed dancers trapped inside cages, setting the tone for a high-impact spectacle. She followed it up with electrifying renditions of 'Abracadabra," 'Judas," and 'Scheiße," leaving the crowd in awe. 2 – While performing Perfect Celebrity, Lady Gaga brought back the eerie stage setup she used at Coachella. She appeared in a giant sandbox filled with skeletons, wearing a flowing white dress. As the song began, she sat calmly with her arm resting on a pile of bones. Then, in the next song, Disease, something unexpected happened: the skeletons, who were actually backup dancers, began to move. 3 – One of the most powerful moments from the Mayhem Ball tour was Gaga's performance of Paparazzi. It stood out for its visuals and storytelling. Gaga walked on the stage wearing shiny platinum heels, while her long white dress created a dreamy atmosphere. The stage then suddenly lit up with rainbow colours. By the end of the performance, Gaga made a bold pose before slowly sinking into the stage. 4 – Killah saw Lady Gaga wearing Gothic attire. While the song is one of the album's highlights, the massive stage gave Gaga the chance to get funky with the production. During one of the moments, the singer was seen having fun on stage. 5 – Lady Gaga sang Shallow from a small Viking-style boat, which had a spine-like design and a human skull at the front. Right after that, she moved to her newest track, Die With a Smile. She sang it while sitting at a beautifully made piano made of wood, for which Gaga received the most thunderous response of the night. The audience didn't just cheer, they sang every word and turned the performance into an emotional experience. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Steve Miller Band cancels North American tour due to ‘unacceptable' weather risks
Steve Miller Band cancels North American tour due to ‘unacceptable' weather risks

San Francisco Chronicle​

time5 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • San Francisco Chronicle​

Steve Miller Band cancels North American tour due to ‘unacceptable' weather risks

Steve Miller Band has canceled its upcoming North American tour, including one Bay Area show, due to recent national weather disasters. The San Francisco group, known for classic rock hits like 'The Joker,' 'Abracadabra' and 'Fly Like An Eagle,' explained its decision to scrap the 31-show run on its website and social media accounts. 'Always trust your instincts,' the statement, shared on Wednesday, July 16, says. "The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires makes these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable.' These concerns follow months of monumental climate disasters in the U.S., from the Southern California wildfires in January to recent flash flooding in Texas, which have killed several people and caused billions of dollars worth of damage. 'You can blame it on the weather,' the band continued. 'Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again.' Steve Miller Band's tour was meant to start on Aug. 15 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, N.Y. and stop at Saratoga's Mountain Winery on Oct. 30, before concluding on Nov. 8 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. All tickets will now be refunded through the original method of payment. The group broke onto San Francisco's psychedelic rock scene in the mid-1960s, striking mainstream success in the 1970s. Steve Miller, the band's 81-year-old frontman, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 2016, and has been touring regularly in recent years. Though several concerts and music festivals have been canceled due to weather conditions in the past, some fans are questioning the band's explanation and speculate that low ticket sales may have been the real driving factor. Nonetheless, many wished Miller and his bandmates the best. 'Steve has been doing this for decades and has earned the right to play by his own rules,' @lancelapeyrouse commented on the band's recent Instagram statement. 'Have some class, people.'

Steve Miller Band says extreme weather is so dangerous it's canceling its tour
Steve Miller Band says extreme weather is so dangerous it's canceling its tour

Mint

time5 days ago

  • Climate
  • Mint

Steve Miller Band says extreme weather is so dangerous it's canceling its tour

Classic rocker Steve Miller has canceled his U.S. tour because he said severe weather including extreme heat and unpredictable flooding poses a danger to his band, its fans and crew. The tour was set to kick off in August and run through early November, with nearly three dozen stops across the U.S. including cities in New York, Tennessee, Florida and California. 'The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable,' Miller, 81, said in a statement posted on the band's social media accounts Wednesday. 'You can blame it on the weather. ... The tour is cancelled.' The Steve Miller Band, formed in California in the 1960s, has hits including 'The Joker' (1973) and 'Abracadabra' (1982). A band spokesperson declined to provide additional details about the cancellation. Miller's decision comes as a stretch of extreme weather in the U.S. has made headlines. A sweltering heat dome that baked much of the eastern half of the nation in June and deadly flash flooding in Texas are some of the recent rounds of extreme weather. Scientists say climate change is fueling extreme weather, causing storms to unleash more rain and sending temperatures soaring to dangerous heights, making it harder to plan outdoor summer events. The atmosphere can hold higher amounts of moisture as it warms, resulting in storms dumping heavier amounts of rain compared with storms of the past. 'Everyone wants to see their favorite artist, and that's still possible. You just have to best mitigate weather risks,' said Jonathan Porter, chief meteorologist at AccuWeather, a private weather company. 'For example, the doors may open an hour late in order to ensure thunderstorms have moved sufficiently away from the venue so the show can go on safely.' Music festivals have recently encountered extreme weather, resulting in cancellations or causing concertgoers to become ill. In June, the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Tennessee was canceled partway through due to heavy rainfall. Last week, hundreds of people were treated for heat-related illnesses at the Rock the Country music festival in Kentucky, according to local officials. In 2023, tens of thousands of Burning Man event attendees were stranded after heavy rain created thick mud in the Nevada desert and roads were temporarily closed. A study published in 2020 reported climate change will increase the likelihood of extreme heat stress during the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California. Tropical storms and hurricanes will soon contribute to the turbulent weather as activity peaks between August and October, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The Associated Press' climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations. AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP's standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at

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