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USA Today
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Blue Ivy proves she's 'manager Blue' in adorable moment on 'Cowboy Carter' tour
Blue Ivy proves she's 'manager Blue' in adorable moment on 'Cowboy Carter' tour Blue Ivy Carter may be young but she's already an icon — and she knows it, giving the name "manager Blue" a big stamp of approval. The 13-year-old daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z has had the internet buzzing as she's shown off her stellar moves and has taken a lead role on her mom's Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. Even before the tour kicked off in Los Angeles on April 28, fans have jokingly called her Beyoncé's manager. Now though, it's clear Blue knows who's in charge. During Beyoncé's May 4 show in Los Angeles, fan @garedennn captured the moment Blue Ivy saw her sign, which read, "We Love U Manager Blue." When the young superstar caught wind of it onstage, she made sure to point it out and give it a big thumbs up. Of course, Blue Ivy has been blowing fans away with her fierce performances and stellar moves throughout the show. Videos of her performances have made rounds on social media since the start of the tour. However, the her rock star performance is not all that surprising. This is the second tour where Blue has appeared as a backup dancer, though this time she seems to be leading. Blue made her debut on the 2023 Renaissance World Tour in Paris. She also danced with her mom during the Beyoncé Bowl NFL halftime show on Christmas Day 2024. The nine-city "Cowboy Carter" tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. Beyoncé has already to made history with her scheduled tour dates, including by playing the most dates at SoFi Stadium of any artist. Her next stop will be in Chicago on May 15. Follow Caché McClay, the USA TODAY Network's Beyoncé Knowles-Carter reporter, on Instagram, TikTok and X as @cachemcclay.
USA Today
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Beyoncé grins as daughter Blue Ivy rocks the stage on 'Cowboy Carter' tour
Beyoncé grins as daughter Blue Ivy rocks the stage on 'Cowboy Carter' tour LOS ANGELES — Blue Ivy Carter is back onstage alongside her mom, Beyoncé, at her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin Circuit Tour. She took center stage for "America Has a Problem" early in the set list as the tour kicked off April 28 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The crowd went wild as the 13-year-old danced front and center while the other dancers stayed back. Beyoncé grinned as the audience screamed. This is the second tour where Blue has appeared as a backup dancer. She made her debut on the 2023 Renaissance World Tour in Paris. She also danced with her mom during the Beyoncé Bowl NFL halftime show on Christmas Day 2024. The Los Angeles concert kicked off a total of 32 stadium shows on her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. The nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. She's set to make history with her scheduled tour dates, including by playing the most dates at SoFi Stadium of any artist. Live updates: Beyoncé kicks off her 'Cowboy Carter' tour Beyoncé tour set list: Every song played in first 'Cowboy Carter' concert Find Beyoncé concert tickets Beyoncé first announced the tour the night before the 2025 Grammy Awards, where she took home the award for best country album and the night's top prize album of the year for "Cowboy Carter." Of course, she first released the 27-track project in March 2024. It has since made history and broken multiple records. As Beyoncé's first country album, she deliberately featured country legends and emerging Black country artists alike. Beyoncé last toured in 2023 for her record-breaking Renaissance World Tour. It began May 10 in Stockholm, Sweden, and concluded Oct. 1 in Kansas City, Missouri, with Beyoncé performing a total of 56 shows. The tour followed the release of her seventh studio album, "Renaissance." The 2022 project earned her four Grammys including best dance/electronic music album, making her the most decorated artist in the awards' history. She later announced the album was the first part of a three-act project, making "Cowboy Carter" the second.
USA Today
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Beyoncé kicks off her 'Cowboy Carter' tour: Live updates from L.A. on opening night
Beyoncé kicks off her 'Cowboy Carter' tour: Live updates from L.A. on opening night LOS ANGELES — Finally, it's a real life boogie and a real life hoedown. Beyoncé will take the stage at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on April 28 to launch her long-awaited Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit Tour. There will be cowboy hats. There will be Levi's Jeans. There will be fans from around the world getting the first glimpse of Beyoncé's vision for this 32-date tour that will travel to nine cities in the U.S. and Europe. The USA TODAY Network will be there, as well, bringing you minute-by-minute concert coverage. Reporting from inside SoFi Stadium will be Beyoncé reporter Caché McClay, who has spent the past year covering all things "Cowboy Carter." Meanwhile, trending reporter Taylor Ardrey and Beyoncé editor Liz Schubauer will be at their desks, scouring live streams and social media. So park your Lexus and stick around, 'round, 'round, 'round, 'round if you don't want to miss a moment of opening night. Find Beyoncé concert tickets Yes, once. The Beyoncé Bowl took place during halftime of the Texans-Ravens game on Christmas Day 2024 and was watched by 27 million U.S. viewers, according to Netflix. Beyoncé performed alongside collaborators including Post Malone, Shaboozey, her daughter Blue Ivy and more. Plus, look at that horse. While you're waiting for the concert to begin, the halftime show is available to view on Netflix, on repeat. Relive the Beyoncé Bowl: 5 jaw-dropping moments from the Christmas Day performance What should I know about SoFi Stadium? Lucky enough to have tickets? Here's how to get around. SoFi Stadium is located at 1001 Stadium Drive in Hollywood Park in Inglewood, California. Parking lots open at 4 p.m. PT, and doors at 5. The show will begin at 7. Concertgoers should enter at the Prairie Avenue and Arbor Vitae Street locations and follow signs to park in Lot N. Afterward, it is advised to enter SoFi Stadium at American Airlines VIP Entry 7. Like any other stadium event, there are tight rules around personal items fans are allowed to bring inside. Ticketholders can bring a one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc or similar) and small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 4 by 6 inches. Additionally, to accommodate guests who require medical items, clear plastic, vinyl or PVC totes that do not exceed 12 by 6 by 12 inches are approved. Fans can save money by paying for parking online before arriving to the stadium. Parking zone maps show directions to each parking entry location. Rideshare pick-up and drop-off will be located on Kareem Court and Pincay Avenue. More about SoFi Stadium: Parking, bags, other logistics What are the other tour dates? If you can't make it to opening night in L.A., don't fret. There are still tickets available to upcoming concerts. The "Cowboy Carter" tour will span nine cities and 32 shows, including a hometown stop in Houston and some holiday performances that are sure to stand out — looking at you, July Fourth in Washington, D.C. Los Angeles: April 28, May 1, May 4, May 7, May 9 at SoFi Stadium Chicago: May 15, May 17, May 18 at Soldier Field New Jersey: May 22, May 24, May 25, May 28, May 29 at MetLife Stadium London: June 5, June 7, June 10, June 12, June 14, June 16 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Paris: June 19, June 21, June 22 at Stade de France Houston: June 28, June 29 at NRG Stadium Atlanta: July 10, July 11, July 13, July 14 at Mercedes Benz Stadium Washington, D.C.: July 4, July 7 at Northwest Stadium Las Vegas: July 25, July 26 at Allegiant Stadium Find Beyoncé concert tickets What kind of awards has 'Cowboy Carter' won? Beyoncé released the 27-track album "Cowboy Carter" in March 2024 and deliberately featured country legends and emerging Black country artists alike. The album is the second part of a three-act project, with her seventh studio album, "Renaissance" considered Act 1. At the 2025 Grammy Awards, Beyoncé became the fist Black woman to take home the award for best country album and the first Black woman to win album of the year for a country album. "Cowboy Carter" has also made history on the charts, and the tour is set to break some records, as well, including in Los Angeles for the most performances at SoFi Stadium.
Los Angeles Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Everything you need to know about Beyoncé's ‘Cowboy Carter' concerts at SoFi Stadium
Yeehaw! Beyoncé is going back on tour — this time with her ambitious country project, 'Cowboy Carter.' The album, which followed the hugely popular 'Renaissance,' earned the superstar (at long last) the coveted album of the year Grammy as well as top country album at this year's awards show. She also nabbed a Grammy for 'II Most Wanted,' a duet with Miley Cyrus. Beyoncé performed songs from 'Cowboy Carter' during the so-called Beyoncé Bowl, the 2024 Christmas Day NFL game halftime performance in her hometown of Houston. Streamed live on Netflix, viewership of the Ravens-Texans game peaked at 27 million viewers during the halftime show, per Nielsen data released by Netflix. The 13-minute performance featured guest appearances by a quartet of Black female country singers — Tanner Adell, Brittney Spencer, Tiera Kennedy and Reyna Roberts — along with Shaboozey, Post Malone and, of course, her daughter Blue Ivy. So fans are eagerly anticipating the 'Cowboy Carter' tour, which kicks off in Los Angeles on Monday. Here's everything you need to know if you're seeing the show in L.A. Beyoncé will be performing at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on April 28 and May 1, 4, 7 and 9. The five-night L.A. stint kicks off the 22-date tour, which features shows in Chicago, New York, Houston, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C., as well as London and Paris. Cyrus, Malone and Dolly Parton are are among the collaborators that fans are hoping to see on stage. With the fifth date, Beyoncé will become the artist with the most overall performances at SoFi Stadium. The tour is produced and directed by Parkwood Entertainment. You can still snag last-minute tickets on all ticket platforms. Compared to the 'Renaissance' tour, tickets for 'Cowboy Carter' seem relatively affordable, with resale ticket prices as low as about $50 on Ticketmaster as of Friday. The official tour setlist is still under wraps. A public Spotify playlist for Beyoncé's setlist will be updated after each show. Guest appearances on the tour have also thus far been kept under wraps. 'Texas Hold 'Em,' 'Jolene,' 'Ameriican Requiem,' 'Blackbiird' and '16 Carriages' are among the most popular songs from the 27-track album. If you plan to park at the stadium, you must have a pre-paid parking pass. To make it easier to enter and exit the stadium, buy parking in the area closest to your designated stadium entrance. If you're bringing a bag, make sure it's clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and not bigger than 12' x 6' x 12.' Clutch bags can't be bigger than 4' x 6'. If you bring a bag that violates stadium policy, it can be checked in for $20 at a designated bag-check area. Outside food is not allowed in the stadium. If you'd like to enjoy food and drinks outside of the stadium before or after the show, The Times' Food staff has compiled a list of the best nearby places to eat and drink. For more information, check out SoFi Stadium's A-Z guide on its website, as well as its Plan Your Visit section.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Netflix profit jumps as price hikes and subscription growth beat expectations
Netflix reported the first-quarter earnings that surpassed analysts' expectations, with shares rising 2.5% in the extended trading hours. The video streaming giant attributed the success to 'membership growth and higher pricing.' Additionally, 'the timing of expenses' also helped boost its profitability. The company raised prices across most of its plans this year in the US, Canada, Portugal, and Argentina. This included its standard plan without commercials, its cheaper ad-supported tier, and its premium plan. These increases contributed to higher profitability during the first quarter, with the operating margin climbing to 31.7%—nearly four percentage points higher than in the same quarter last year. Netflix also noted that revenue from advertising remains relatively small compared to its core subscription income. Netflix's stock has shown notable resilience amid the tariff-induced market turmoil of 2025, rising 9% year-to-date—a sharp contrast to double-digit percentage declines seen across other major tech stocks. 'Based on what we are seeing by actually operating the business right now, there's nothing really significant to note,' commented co-CEO Greg Peters. 'We also take some comfort that entertainment historically has been pretty resilient in tougher economic times. Netflix, specifically, also, has been generally quite resilient. We haven't seen any major impacts during those tougher times, albeit over a much shorter history.' Related Netflix documentary 'From Rock Star To Killer' looks back on landmark French domestic violence case This quarter also marks a shift in Netflix's reporting approach, as the company has stopped disclosing subscriber numbers. Instead, it will focus on more traditional business metrics, such as revenue growth and profit margins. While Netflix added 18.9 million subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2024, analysts expect user growth to slow in 2025. Netflix's earnings hit a trough in 2022 as subscriber growth stalled, prompting the company to overhaul its growth strategy. It launched a cheaper ad-supported plan at the end of 2022 and began cracking down on password sharing. The company has since expanded into live sports and events programming, including the Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight, NFL games, the Beyoncé Bowl, and other live-streamed entertainment. The company indicated that its new content helped drive revenue and profit growth in the first quarter. Popular titles included the series Adolescence, and films such as Back in Action, Ad Vitam, Counterattack, as well as the live programme WWE RAW. Netflix also highlighted that Adolescence became the first streaming show to top the UK's weekly TV ratings. Related Boris Johnson criticises plans to show hit Netflix show 'Adolescence' in secondary schools For the first quarter, Netflix reported earnings per share of $6.61 (€5.81) on revenue of $10.54 (€9.27) billion—up 25% and 12.5% year-on-year, respectively. Both figures beat Wall Street estimates. Operating income rose 27% to $3.35 billion (€2.95), resulting in an operating margin of 31.7%—the highest in recent years. The company maintained its guidance for 2025, forecasting revenue of between $43.5 billion (€38.3 billion) and $44.5 billion (€39.1 billion), with a targeted operating margin of 29%. 'There's been no material change to our overall business outlook since our last earnings report,' the company stated. 'We're currently tracking above the mid-point of our 2025 revenue guidance range.'
