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USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Beyoncé Cowboy Carter at MetLife Stadium triumphant on Night 1: Review, setlist
Beyoncé Cowboy Carter at MetLife Stadium triumphant on Night 1: Review, setlist Show Caption Hide Caption Mickey Guyton on country music after Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Country music star Mickey Guyton appeared on the red carpet of the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala and shared her thoughts on country music and Derby 151. The nine-city tour will also play in Europe before the finale on Saturday, July 26, in Las Vegas. The five shows at MetLife are record breaking — they're the most by an artist on a single tour at the venue. Beyoncé lassoed hips, hearts and minds, too, at her MetLife Stadium Cowboy Carter show on May 22 in East Rutherford. The show kicked off a record breaking five dates for Beyoncé at the venue, which included May 24 and 25. She also plays Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29. The nearly three-hour spectacle on May 22 was a delight of a country music concert, Beyoncé style, that touched on contemporary themes and critiques with a smile and a twirl. The central point is country music was founded in the hymns, spirituals, blues and field songs of Black America, and that fact this is not widely recognized — well, that's part of the American problem. 'They used to say I spoke too country,' sang Beyoncé in 'American Requiem,' from her hit album, 'Cowboy Carter.' What is the remedy? An album and tour of country music that takes the genre to its roots and explores exciting possibilities. From a delicate performance of the Beatles 'Blackbird,' dedicated 'to all the beautiful Blackbirds who came before me and opened the doors for me,' to a delightful corn-fed rendition of Dolly Parton's 'Jolene,' Beyoncé showed an impressive range and exquisite feeling in her vocals. The multi-piece band made all the right notes and shadings, and the the backup singers delivered a rich context, especially on the new 'Flamenco.' Mind you, Bey did not strap on her cowboy boots and cowboy hat to just stand there and sing. Beyoncé and her big dance troupe were in constant motion throughout the night, and that included daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi. Yes, there many cowboy hats, in the audience and on stage, too. Beyonce wore several, which complemented her several rhinestone cowgirl looks throughout the night. Bey favored sparkled bodysuits and chaps, with the hats and boots sometimes accented by the American flag. When not dancing, Bey rode a horseshoe and late model sedan over the audience via wires — and, on stage, a mechanical bull, gold horse and truck with giant horns. She looked like a cool Kid Rock when she was on the truck, for a stutter rhythm version off 'Crazy In Love.' Video vignettes framed the night, such as the concept of the 'reclamation of America.' Heady stuff, and perhaps unsettling to portions of the population. But they were delivered here with such charm and skill that this lesson in American cultural history will not soon be forgotten. Here's the May 22 setlist: Beyoncé setlist American Requiem Blackbird The Star-Spangled Banner Freedom Ya Ya / Why Don't You Love Me Oh Louisiana America Has a Problem Spaghetti Formation My House Diva Alligator Tears Just for Fun Protector Flamenco Desert Eagle Riverdance II Hands II Heaven II Tyrant Thique Levii's Jeans Sweet Honey Buckiin' / Pure Honey / Summer Renaissance Texas Hold 'Em Crazy in Love Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) Love on Top Irreplaceable If I Were A Boy Jolene Daddy Lessons Bodyguard II Most Wanted Cuff It Heated Before I Let Go Daughter Renaissance I'm That Girl Cozy Alien Superstar 16 Carriages Amen 'Cowboy Carter' The "Cowboy Carter' album won Grammy Awards for Best Country Album and Album of the Year. Beyoncé opened her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin Circuit Tour April 28 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, and it played in Chicago before the East Rutherford shows. The May 22 show began a few minutes after 8 p.m. in a light drizzle. "I want to say thank you for being here in all this rain and cold weather," said Beyoncé at MetLife. "I'm going try my best to keep you'll warm. The East Rutherford concerts are record breaking — they're the most by an artist on a single tour at the venue. The nine-city tour will also play in Europe before the finale on Saturday, July 26, in Las Vegas. NJ Transit trains start departing Secaucus for the concerts at 4:53 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29. The last train will not leave MetLife Stadium before 1 a.m. Check out for more info. Subscribe to for the latest on the New Jersey music scene. Chris Jordan, a Jersey Shore native, covers entertainment and features for the USA Today Network New Jersey. Contact him at cjordan@
Fox News
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Aaron Rodgers watches Kentucky Derby as he weighs NFL future
Aaron Rodgers was spotted at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday evening as the NFL world awaited his decision on whether he will sign with a team for the 2025 season or retire. The NBC broadcast spotted Rodgers in the stands at Churchill Downs. The Louisville Courier-Journal also spotted Rodgers at the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala with former Green Bay Packers players Davante Adams, Randall Cobb, Jimmy Graham, A.J. Hawk, Corey Linsley and Daivd Bakhtiari. NBC broadcaster Mike Tirico was asked on "Up & Adams" on Friday whether he believes he has had his last production meeting with Rodgers. "I hope not," he said. "I think his comments about his personal life and those other things, kind of encroaching on the space of full dedication to football or an indication that it might be the end. In my soul, I want to see Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh, because I always think [Mike Tomlin's] teams have a chance to win almost every game. "And, to be candid, since [Ben Roethlisberger] has not been there, that the one play a game that the quarterback makes, that's an unscripted play, that wasn't covered Monday through Saturday, he needs somebody to make that play, and Aaron showed, at the end of last year, he can still make that play. "I would love to see that marriage of you don't need to score 30 with the Steelers – you need to score 22 or you need to score 19 – just get us down to position for a game-winning field goal. I still think he can do that often enough where I'd like to see that marriage happen. But as we get, now, to May, my confidence in that happening has diminished significantly." The Steelers appear to be the only possibility for Rodgers to land as the Minnesota Vikings appear to be ready to go with J.J. McCarthy for the 2025 season. The New York Jets moved on from Rodgers in the winter. Steelers owner Art Rooney II and head coach Mike Tomlin have both publicly shown interest in bringing in the four-time MVP quarterback to lead their offense after his failed tenure with the New York Jets. "That's certainly a possibility," Tomlin said to NFL Network about getting a decision from Rodgers soon. "I'm not going to forecast the ifs and whens regarding not only him, but any other potential free agent. We've had really productive talks with him, and I've enjoyed having productive talks with him and getting to know him." Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
New York Post
04-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Aaron Rodgers takes in 2025 Kentucky Derby as his NFL free agency drags on
Aaron Rodgers was one of the many celebrities at Churchill Downs on Saturday to take in the 2025 Kentucky Derby. Shortly before the big race kicked off, NBC cameras turned to Rodgers in the crowd while going through other celebrities at the event. Aside from Rodgers, other notable figures from the sports world at the derby included seven-time U.S. Olympic gold medal-winning gymnast Simone Biles and NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony. 3 Aaron Rodgers at the Kentucky Derby. Awful Announcing/X The four-time NFL MVP was also in attendance at the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala alongside his former Packers and Jets teammates Davante Adams, Allen Lazard and Randall Cobb. Rodgers, 41, is navigating the NFL free agency process for the first time in his career and has yet to sign a deal with a team for next season. 3 Sovereignty, ridden by Junior Alvarado, crosses the finish line to win the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 3, 2025, in Louisville, Ky. AP The Steelers have been actively pursuing Rodgers and recently conducted 'really productive' talks, head coach Mike Tomlin told NFL Network on April 26. 'We feel good about our plan at the position,' Tomlin added. Rodgers also told 'The Pat McAfee Show' last month some of the reasons why he is taking his time during the free agency process, saying that his personal life and commitments have contributed to the delay. He also said retirement was a possibility. 3 Aaron Rodgers reacts on the field during the first half against the Dolphins. Paul J Beresewill 'I'm in a different phase of my life,' Rodgers said. 'I'm 41 years old, I'm in a serious relationship. I have off-the-field stuff going on that requires my attention. I have personal commitments that I've made, not knowing what my future was going to look like after last year, that are important to me. … I have a couple of people in my inner circle who are really battling some difficult stuff. 'So I have a lot of things that have taken my attention and have beginning in January away from football. That's been where I've been focusing most of my attention on.'
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Like 'a hug from my mom': Anna Nicole Smith's daughter wears mom's dress to Derby Eve gala
Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, Dannielynn Birkhead, said wearing her mother's dress to the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala was "as close as I can get to a hug from my mom." Dannielynn attended the Friday night party with her dad, Larry Birkhead, who met Smith at the same event more than 20 years ago. Smith previously wore the dress ― a stunning, sleek black floor length gown embellished with rhinestone straps across the back ― to the Barnstable gala 21 years ago, Larry said in an Instagram post. "Life full circle," he wrote. "She said she chose the dress because it was her Mom's and 'super cool.'" Follow The Courier Journal's live Derby Day coverage here. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Anna Nicole Smith's daughter wears mom's dress to Kentucky Derby gala
