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Leader Live
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Miley Cyrus says lack of ‘infrastructure' has left her with no ‘desire' to tour
The singer, 32, who rose to fame after starring in the Disney Channel program Hannah Montana, is best known for her hit songs We Can't Stop, Wrecking Ball, and Flowers. Despite releasing a new album, Something Beautiful, in May, the singer said she is not interested in touring, describing the toll it takes on her mental health. Speaking on ABC's Good Morning America, Cyrus said: 'I do have the physical ability and I have the opportunities to tour. I wish I had the desire, but I don't.' She added: 'I also don't think that there's actually an infrastructure that supports artists. 'Artists like Prince, that are not here today, that lived such a high-intensity lifestyle out on the road, and it's really hard to maintain sobriety when you're on the road, which is a really important kind of pillar of stability in my life. 'And not only losing their life, but losing their minds. None of this that I create would ever be possible without the way that I think about things.' The popstar was last on tour in 2022, performing at festivals across North and South America. She added: 'I do think it's really hard to keep you know mental wellness. 'You have so many thousands of people screaming at you, so dopamine, you're feeling a lot of love, and then you totally crash at the end of the show and you start thinking that one person loving you is not enough, it needs to be 10,000, it needs to be 80,000.' This comes after Cyrus joined singer Beyonce during her Cowboy Carter tour to perform their track II Most Wanted at a show in Paris. She said: 'When you're standing beside her, you can actually feel her desire and her passion. That, to me, is a win. It's not a trophy, it's not something physical that you hold or put on a shelf, but it's something that I have that's a true win. The singer also stars in a new film, Miley Cyrus: Something Beautiful, which will be available to stream on Disney+ from July 30.
Forbes
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Beyoncé Charts An Unlikely Hit Alongside A Country Legend
Beyoncé and Dolly Parton's 'Tyrant' debuts at No. 83 on the U.K. Official Singles chart and earns ... More Parton her first placement on the Hip-Hop and R&B ranking. HOUSTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 25: Beyoncé looks on during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, at Shell Energy Stadium on October 25, 2024 in Houston, Texas. Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning in Texas holding a rally supporting reproductive rights with recording artists Beyoncé and Willie Nelson. (Photo by) Beyoncé's latest musical era brought her to the country field for the very first time. Cowboy Carter was quite the artistic risk for the superstar, but it paid off. The album was well received by critics and many fans, performed well commercially, and even earned the singer the coveted Album of the Year Grammy — an honor she had been working toward for decades. While Cowboy Carter may feature Beyoncé's signature take on the classic American genre, not every track on the project is categorized specifically as country. The powerhouse earns a new hit in the United Kingdom with one of the collaborations from the full-length… but it doesn't bring her to any country tally. Dolly Parton Joins Beyoncé on the U.K. Charts Dolly Parton is credited on two of the 27 songs featured on Cowboy Carter. One is essentially just a spoken word piece, while 'Tyrant' sees the two musicians teaming up for a proper song. That track debuts on multiple tallies in the U.K. this week, after recently going viral as Beyoncé tours Cowboy Carter around the world. 'Tyrant' launches on the Official Singles chart at No. 83. The tune also reaches the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles list, coming in at No. 17. Beyoncé Vs. Dolly Parton Parton has only racked up 11 wins on the top list of the most consumed songs in the U.K., while 'Tyrant' brings her to the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles tally for the first time. Beyoncé's list of hit songs is significantly longer than Parton's. She has accrued 74 solo smashes on the Official Singles chart — a number that doesn't include her work with Destiny's Child or The Carters. She has also snagged almost as many appearances on the list of the bestselling hip-hop and R&B tracks, as 'Tyrant' marks her sixty-third career win. 'Tyrant' Lands Ahead of 'Crazy in Love' Beyoncé fills two spaces on the Official Hip-Hop and R&B Singles chart with tracks that couldn't sound less like one another. 'Crazy in Love,' often remembered as her breakout solo smash, lives on the list and even advances this frame. 'Crazy in Love' sits one space behind 'Tyrant,' placing one of her oldest cuts next to one of her newest. Beyoncé and Dolly Parton on the Country Charts Interestingly, both Beyoncé and Parton score hit albums on the country charts in the U.K., but not the same ones. Cowboy Carter rises to No. 8 on the Official Country Artists Albums list while dipping from No. 1 to No. 3 on the Official Americana ranking. Parton, meanwhile, claims four spaces on the Official Country Compilations tally, and her The Very Best Of project returns to the summit.
Fashion Network
6 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
How Levi's is blending music, tech and fashion to drive growth
Levi Strauss is riding a fresh wave of momentum, posting a 9% increase in like-for-like sales for the first half of its 2025 financial year. Building on that growth, the denim giant now expects full-year sales to rise by 1% to 2%. But according to CEO Michelle Gass, the results reflect more than a temporary boost—they validate the vision and restructuring she has led since taking the helm in 2023. Under her leadership, Levi's has made bold moves, including divesting its Denizen brand in Asia, exiting its footwear division, and selling Dockers, the iconic chinos label. The company's ' Project Fuel' transformation plan, launched in early 2024, also included a major reorganization of its regional headquarters. These decisions align with Gass's broader ambition to turn Levi's into a global lifestyle brand rooted in denim, with a direct-to-consumer focus. 'The brand has never been stronger, and that's thanks to a combination of things,' Gass told analysts during a recent earnings call. 'We have a rich heritage, but you have to earn that relevance every day. That means showing up wherever the consumer is—on social media, in music, at cultural events, through Beyoncé or Shaboozey's wardrobe.' The Beyoncé partnership, linked to her 'Cowboy Carter' album and tour, is a powerful example of how Levi's continues to blend culture and commerce. 'This quarter, we launched the third chapter of our 'Reiimagine' campaign with Beyoncé, recreating a classic Levi's ad from the archives,' Gass said. 'We rolled out a limited-edition product line and worked directly with her team through our House of Strauss platform to design exclusive, custom looks for her tour. Staying deeply connected to music culture remains a pillar of our marketing strategy.' Levi's music push doesn't end there. In Europe, the brand recently partnered with Barcelona's Primavera Sound festival, launching a capsule collection and branding three performance stages. It also released a special-edition collection in tribute to the legendary British band Oasis. Still, Gass is quick to point out that Levi's rebound isn't built on celebrity campaigns alone—particularly in Europe, where sales rose 15% year over year on a like-for-like basis. 'Last month, I visited key cities like Paris, Barcelona and Milan. I was genuinely impressed by the brand's strength in these markets—both in-store and with younger consumers. Our teams have made real improvements in how and where Levi's shows up,' she said. The group's operating margin hit 17.2% in Q2, a 210 basis-point improvement. France, the UK, Italy and Spain all posted double-digit sales growth. Gass said she met with key franchise partners as well as retail heavyweights like Zalando and Galeries Lafayette —and sees continued potential for growth across Europe. Another bright spot is Levi's 'tops' category, which includes T-shirts, dresses and jumpsuits. 'Last year, we restructured our tops division—and it's paying off. This category is driving our evolution from jeans-only to full lifestyle,' Gass noted. The brand also introduced a new fast-track design function to bring tops and graphic tees to market faster and respond to trends through its direct channels. The brand is leaning into the westernwear revival, citing strong sales for subtle western-inspired silhouettes. Long, baggy shorts—a nod to the Y2K aesthetic—have also performed well. Levi's is branching out from its denim roots with fabric innovations like the 'Linen plus Denim' blend, designed for warmer climates and now used across a wider range of product categories. These innovations support Levi's shift toward a more premium segment. The brand recently partnered with high-end label Sacai and launched its elevated Blue Tab line—moves that allow it to justify selective price increases. Still, Levi's remains a mass-market brand at its core. Gass is focused on leveraging technology and data to refine product offerings and enhance profitability. 'We've streamlined our assortment and introduced newness with discipline,' she said. 'That's helping us drive better productivity and more full-price sales. These choices are key to maintaining our market leadership and growing the average spend per customer.' That discipline appears to be paying off. With strong investor confidence, Levi's and its ambitious CEO are now one step closer to hitting their goals of 5% annual organic growth and 15% operating margins.
Indian Express
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Stampede breaks out at Beyonce's Atlanta concert as woman starts screaming after spotting an insect, 9 injured
Mega-star Beyoncé is currently on her Cowboy Carter tour, performing songs from her latest album of the same name. The tour began on April 28 and is currently on its final leg with only two more shows remaining. During her fourth and last performance in Atlanta, an unfortunate incident occurred as the fans made their way out from the stadium and were going through the Vine City MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) station. After the show concluded, many fans decided to travel back to their homes using public transit, but while going through the station, a random woman in the crowd reportedly spotted an insect and screamed. She started running towards the gates, and her reaction confused the people around her, who in turn also started panicking and sprinting. As the people were trying to rush through the escalator, it reportedly sped up, which caused many people in the crowd to lose their balance and trip. Many people fell over each other, and at least 9 people were injured in this freak stampede. ALSO READ: Hollywood exploited Kanye West; his HBO acting debut was axed, says Seinfeld writer who worked with rapper pre-Kardashians People present in the station reported that the escalator malfunctioned as it sped up and then suddenly came to a halt, and while the authorities, MARTA officials and the manufacturers of the escalator are still investigating what caused this problem, it is believed that the sudden burst of movement might have been a factor. This stampede became the closing chapter in an already chaotic Atlanta run for the artiste, as just two days before her first performance in the city, someone stole from a rental car belonging to her crew. It has been confirmed that the stolen items included hard drives with unreleased songs, show plans, and past and future set lists for her tour. Beyoncé's choreographer and one of her dancers were grabbing something to eat while the car was parked outside a food hall. When they came out, they saw someone had smashed the rear window and stolen two briefcases which contained sensitive information. Beyoncé has suffered heavily because of leaks early in her career, as two of her albums have found their way onto the internet before their release dates. The artiste's next performance will be in Las Vegas on July 25 and 26, which will mark the end of this tour.
India Today
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Nine hospitalised after stampede at Beyonce's Atlanta Cowboy Carter show
Several Beyonce fans were injured after a shouting passenger on a train sparked a stampede following Queen Bey's recent performance in Atlanta early on Tuesday, according to the New York Beyonce's 'Cowboy Carter' tour stop at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, alarming footage from the scene showed concertgoers being loaded onto ambulances on stretchers or wheeled away in chairs to receive paramedic attention. Some of the injured were even seen wearing cowboy hats. (Credit: X/SefenechHenokTV) advertisementOfficials who spoke to Atlanta News First revealed that as fans were leaving the concert and heading towards the Vine City MARTA station, a passenger began shouting and running frantically, triggering a rush on the escalator. An eyewitness told Fox 5 that the escalator suddenly accelerated before coming to an abrupt halt, causing fans to be 'smashed together' with several people falling on top of one people were admitted to hospital with bruises and scratches, and one sustained an ankle have yet to disclose the cause of the escalator malfunction as fans exited the stadium shortly after midnight following Beyonce's final Atlanta show on her Cowboy Carter tour.'The escalator has been cordoned off. Manufacturer Schindler, along with MARTA Safety, will conduct an investigation,' the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority said in a statement to the New York MARTA service also tweeted, "Delays occurring in Blue Line service, due to a medical emergency at Vine City. We apologize for any inconvenience (sic)." (Credit: X/MARTAservice) 'Officers responding to the scene found that the escalator had suddenly stopped, resulting in multiple patrons falling onto each other,' the police added, as reported locally. An enquiry into the incident is currently unfortunate event followed the theft of an SUV belonging to a member of Beyonce's Atlanta crew, which reportedly contained unreleased tracks by the star.- EndsMust Watch
