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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pride lives here: Why West Hollywood still sets the standard
This story is brought to you by our partners at Visit West Hollywood. The first Pride was a riot — and not the kind with glitter and go-go boots. It was bold. It was loud. And it kickstarted a global movement. Fast-forward to today, and West Hollywood isn't just keeping the spirit alive — it's throwing the ultimate block party in its honor. Where else can you find a city where nearly 40 percent of the residents identify as LGBTQ+ and the vibe is perpetual celebration? WeHo doesn't do Pride for a weekend — it lives and breathes it 365 days a year. But once late May rolls around, the city dials things up to 'iconic' with a full-on festival of queer joy, resistance, glitter, music, and yes, SPF. From fierce tributes to our trailblazing elders to stages packed with Grammy-winners, West Hollywood's Pride calendar is stacked like a well-padded queen on heels. Let's break it down, shall we? City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood Light a candle, dust off your tiara. It all begins with Harvey Milk Day, featuring the José Sarria Drag Pageant at West Hollywood Park. Sunset backdrop? Check. Local legends? Check. Drama? Oh honey, check. City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood; Credit: Jon Viscott Three days. One fabulous feast of queer creativity. Think theater, film, poetry, dance, lit readings, and hands-on workshops. It's giving LGBTQ+ Met Gala meets writer's retreat with better cocktails. City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood; Credit: Jon Viscot Now this is where the sequins start flying. Santa Monica Boulevard transforms into an open-air runway filled with vendors, artists, and performances. Come for the pop-ups, stay for the people-watching. City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood; Credit: Jon Viscott City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood; Credit: Jon Viscott Say it loud: this is not your average music fest. Pack your fanny pack and clack fan—Lizzo, Remi Wolf, Kim Petras, Paris Hilton, and Honey Dijon are all on the lineup. We're talking wig-snatching, floor-stomping queer excellence. Daniel Reynolds, editor in chief at Out magazine, says it best: 'The Outloud Musical Festival at WeHo Pride is always a highlight of the LGBTQ+ Los Angeles calendar. It's a reunion with friends in the heart of our gayborhood — where world-class musicians also come to perform! It's West Hollywood at its most magical.' OutloudOutloud City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood; Credit: Jon Viscott Flags high, voices loud, and vibes unmatched. This WeHo staple is all about amplifying female and nonbinary voices. March, dance, shout, flirt — it's one of the most electric moments of the of West Hollywood; Credit: Jon Viscott Legendary. Glitter-drenched. Unapologetic. This parade snakes down Santa Monica Boulevard with floats, divas, and the entire alphabet mafia showing up and out. Pro tip: hydrate and wear shoes that can survive a runway and a stampede. Don't sleep on the hotel bookings — seriously. The good stuff fills up faster than a drag brunch mimosa pitcher. Here's where to unpack your boas: City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood 🛏️ The West Hollywood EDITION Sleek, chic, and perched on Sunset. Rooftop pool? Yes. Pride proximity? 10/10. City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood 🛏️ Kimpton La Peer Hotel Perfectly placed at the end of the parade route and the start of the Dyke March. Complimentary wine hours, but no promises if you combine that with the bike rentals. City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood 🛏️ 1 Hotel West Hollywood Eco-luxury never looked so lush. Think rooftop greenery, skyline views, and a relaxed vibe that still leaves room for a glittery afterparty. City of West HollywoodCity of West Hollywood 🛏️ The London West Hollywood Old Hollywood glamour meets "we booked a Crewcation and packed five outfit changes per day." Extra points for oversized suites and poolside selfies. Let's be real: with this much going on, a one-day drop-in won't cut it. Plan a three-day Pride-cation, sync your schedule with friends, and give yourself the WeHo experience you deserve. More info and updates: 📍 📸 @wehopride | @visitweho Pride Parade: 🎟️ OUTLOUD Festival Tickets: Street Fair: Free Concert: 🛎️ Hotel recs & bookings:
CNN
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Beyoncé kicks off Cowboy Carter tour with some help from her two daughters
Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit tour in Los Angles on Monday, delivering a nearly three-hour performance that proved it certainly ain't Queen Bey's first rodeo. The concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood was a celebration of Southern Black culture, freedom of expression and Beyoncé's own family, with appearances by her two daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter. Beyoncé's approximately 35-song setlist spanned the Grammy-winners catalogue, as she performed songs from 2008's 'I Am… Sasha Fierce' to 2022's 'Renaissance' to, of course, last year's 'Cowboy Carter.' Visuals projected on the giant LED screens on the stage showed, at one point, Beyoncé wearing a sash that read 'Reclamation of America.' Other images included a scene of American flag-covered coffins with text that read 'history can't be erased.' Pyrotechnics on each side of the stage went off for dramatic effect when Beyoncé first walked out, clad in an all-white fringed bodysuit, while opening the show with 'American Requiem.' She then paused to thank the audience for the support before singing her Beatles cover of 'Blackbiird.' 'I want to thank you, to my fans, for allowing me to make this album,' she said. 'Thank you for giving me the creative liberty to challenge myself. Thank y'all for supporting it. It means so, so much.' Beyoncé's 13-year-old daughter Blue Ivy danced with her mom front and center during 'America Has a Problem.'Later on, while Beyoncé sang 'Protector,' she brought out her younger daughter, Rumi, 7. Beyoncé put on a show as big as Texas. She was served whiskey by a robot, flew through the air while suspended on a giant horseshoe, sang 'Tyrant' on a mechanical bull and performed at a piano that was lit on fire. The Houston-native capped off the concert with a rousing rendition of '16 Carriages and 'Amen' before taking her final bow. Celebrities including Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King were seen in the attendance. 'Cowboy Carter' released in March 2024 and features collaborations with Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, among others. The album broke several records on the Billboard charts and in January, Beyoncé took home a Grammy for album of the year. Beyoncé will take her tour to Chicago on May 15 after her run in Los Angeles.
CNN
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Beyoncé kicks off Cowboy Carter tour with some help from her two daughters
Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit tour in Los Angles on Monday, delivering a nearly three-hour performance that proved it certainly ain't Queen Bey's first rodeo. The concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood was a celebration of Southern Black culture, freedom of expression and Beyoncé's own family, with appearances by her two daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter. Beyoncé's approximately 35-song setlist spanned the Grammy-winners catalogue, as she performed songs from 2008's 'I Am… Sasha Fierce' to 2022's 'Renaissance' to, of course, last year's 'Cowboy Carter.' Visuals projected on the giant LED screens on the stage showed, at one point, Beyoncé wearing a sash that read 'Reclamation of America.' Other images included a scene of American flag-covered coffins with text that read 'history can't be erased.' Pyrotechnics on each side of the stage went off for dramatic effect when Beyoncé first walked out, clad in an all-white fringed bodysuit, while opening the show with 'American Requiem.' She then paused to thank the audience for the support before singing her Beatles cover of 'Blackbiird.' 'I want to thank you, to my fans, for allowing me to make this album,' she said. 'Thank you for giving me the creative liberty to challenge myself. Thank y'all for supporting it. It means so, so much.' Beyoncé's 13-year-old daughter Blue Ivy danced with her mom front and center during 'America Has a Problem.'Later on, while Beyoncé sang 'Protector,' she brought out her younger daughter, Rumi, 7. Beyoncé put on a show as big as Texas. She was served whiskey by a robot, flew through the air while suspended on a giant horseshoe, sang 'Tyrant' on a mechanical bull and performed at a piano that was lit on fire. The Houston-native capped off the concert with a rousing rendition of '16 Carriages and 'Amen' before taking her final bow. Celebrities including Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King were seen in the attendance. 'Cowboy Carter' released in March 2024 and features collaborations with Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, among others. The album broke several records on the Billboard charts and in January, Beyoncé took home a Grammy for album of the year. Beyoncé will take her tour to Chicago on May 15 after her run in Los Angeles.
CNN
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNN
Beyoncé kicks off Cowboy Carter tour with some help from her two daughters
Beyoncé kicked off her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin' Circuit tour in Los Angles on Monday, delivering a nearly three-hour performance that proved it certainly ain't Queen Bey's first rodeo. The concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood was a celebration of Southern Black culture, freedom of expression and Beyoncé's own family, with appearances by her two daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter. Beyoncé's approximately 35-song setlist spanned the Grammy-winners catalogue, as she performed songs from 2008's 'I Am… Sasha Fierce' to 2022's 'Renaissance' to, of course, last year's 'Cowboy Carter.' Visuals projected on the giant LED screens on the stage showed, at one point, Beyoncé wearing a sash that read 'Reclamation of America.' Other images included a scene of American flag-covered coffins with text that read 'history can't be erased.' Pyrotechnics on each side of the stage went off for dramatic effect when Beyoncé first walked out, clad in an all-white fringed bodysuit, while opening the show with 'American Requiem.' She then paused to thank the audience for the support before singing her Beatles cover of 'Blackbiird.' 'I want to thank you, to my fans, for allowing me to make this album,' she said. 'Thank you for giving me the creative liberty to challenge myself. Thank y'all for supporting it. It means so, so much.' Beyoncé's 13-year-old daughter Blue Ivy danced with her mom front and center during 'America Has a Problem.'Later on, while Beyoncé sang 'Protector,' she brought out her younger daughter, Rumi, 7. Beyoncé put on a show as big as Texas. She was served whiskey by a robot, flew through the air while suspended on a giant horseshoe, sang 'Tyrant' on a mechanical bull and performed at a piano that was lit on fire. The Houston-native capped off the concert with a rousing rendition of '16 Carriages and 'Amen' before taking her final bow. Celebrities including Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King were seen in the attendance. 'Cowboy Carter' released in March 2024 and features collaborations with Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Dolly Parton and Willie Nelson, among others. The album broke several records on the Billboard charts and in January, Beyoncé took home a Grammy for album of the year. Beyoncé will take her tour to Chicago on May 15 after her run in Los Angeles.
Euronews
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Euronews
Black Sabbath announce huge final show in hometown of Birmingham with Metallica, Slayer and more
Legendary English rock band Black Sabbath have announced their final-ever live show, which will take place on 5 July at Villa Park in their hometown of Birmingham. The event will see the band's most iconic line-up – frontman Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bassist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward – play live together for the first time in more than two decades. The band will be joined on stage by an equally iconic line-up including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, Alice in Chains, Billy Corgan from The Smashing Pumpkins, Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit, Jonathan Davis from Korn, Slash, ex-Rage Against The Machine member Tom Morello, Mike Bordin from Faith No More and recent Grammy-winners Gojira. The final live show, dubbed 'Back To The Beginning', was announced at the home of Aston Villa by Iommi and Sharon Osbourne, the manager and wife of the iconic frontman. Ozzy issued a statement saying: 'It's my time to go Back To The Beginning… time for me to give back to the place where I was born. How blessed am I to do it with the help of people whom I love? Birmingham is the true home of metal. Birmingham Forever.' Osbourne, 76, has faced health problems including Parkinson's disease in recent years. He had largely stepped back from touring after playing the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in 2022. However, he recently told Rolling Stone UK of his desire to return to the stage: "I'm taking it one day at a time, and if I can perform again, I will. But it's been like saying farewell to the best relationship of my life." Tickets for 'Back To The Beginning' go on sale on Friday 14 February. Organisers said profits will be shared between Cure Parkinson's, Birmingham Children's Hospital, and Acorn's Children's Hospice.
