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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Justin Bieber Sells Entire Music Catalog for $200 Million as Financial Woes Push Him to the Brink
Justin Bieber sold his treasured 300-song catalog in a desperate bid to line his empty pockets. Sources say the former teen idol shopped his life's work to Hipgnosis Songs Capital for a reported $200 million in 2022 to keep his head above water. A new documentary charges Justin, 31, was near 'financial collapse,' with one industry insider claiming that despite rolling up between $500 million and a billion dollars during his career, he 'was broke.' 'Selling this catalog was like selling a part of himself,' a source says. 'But given the choices he's made, he had no options.' As the National ENQUIRER has reported, the onetime chart-topping pop icon has reportedly lived like a king, splurging on high-end real estate, elaborate parties and private jets — despite not working in years. His last studio album was 2021's Justice and, before joining SZA for her Grand National Tour concert at SoFi Stadium on May 23, the last time he performed live was in February 2024. Despite that, 'he's blowing through cash like there's no tomorrow,' says an insider. That includes dropping a small fortune on six lavish homes and reportedly splashing out $300,000 at the upscale restaurant Nobu during this year's Coachella music fest. Just as troubling, sources say Justin has alienated himself from his former inner circle — unfollowing his former manager Scooter Braun and his assistant Allison Kaye, who juggled nearly every aspect of his life before quitting in January. The 'Sorry' singer also cut ties with his head of security and road manager, Kenny Hamilton, and longtime pal and head of his fashion brand, Ryan Good, who was the best man at his 2018 wedding to model Hailey Baldwin. 'Justin is managing himself through his own family office now, and there's skepticism on if he can do it alone,' veteran music executive Chris Anokute said. The What Happened to Justin Bieber? documentary claims the star's massive debt hit def-con proportions when he chose to walk away from a reported $90 million payday after abandoning his Justice world tour in 2022. Sources say he canceled the tour to prioritize his health after being diagnosed with type 2 Ramsay Hunt syndrome, a virus that inflames the nerves and causes shingles and chickenpox. In a statement shared on social media at the time, Justin said, 'After getting off stage, the exhaustion overtook me, and I realized that I need to make my health the priority.' 'Justin gave up his songs to save his life,' a source says. 'Now he's working without a net.'
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Review: Kendrick Lamar, SZA bring ‘Grand National Tour' to SF
(KRON) – Kendrick Lamar and SZA gave Oracle Park a performance so electrifying San Franciscans didn't cringe when the headliners referred to the city as 'San Fran'– multiple times. The duo brought their 'Grand National Tour' to SF on Thursday night. Switching off sets, K. Dot (Lamar) and the songstress gave a great balance of both catalogs. The show commenced with a video of the artists on a 1987 Buick GNX, followed by the first track of Lamar's latest album 'GNX' 'Wacced out Murals.' Much of the audience wasn't as familiar with Lamar's records that were not distributed on the radio, but knew most of the lyrics to Mr. Morale's latest album. A Salt Lake City resident told that he and his wife were watching this year's Super Bowl Halftime Show and said, 'We have to see this guy.' The stage artwork and visuals for both artists were intricate and detailed. From hilarious skits of being interviewed with questions about their biggest personal and professional criticisms, to home videos dating back more than 30 years and a glimpse of Mr. Morale's hometown, the visuals were intimate, but told a story. Shakira, Jason Aldean concerts canceled at Boston's Fenway Park over 'structural' issue Despite both SZA and Lamar having completely different album concepts, the overlap of the skits was coherent. The best word to describe SZA's stage set and performance was whimsical. The stage was decked with plants, bugs and fairies. She even straddled a giant fake bug while singing. The songstress performed one of former President Barack Obama's favorite melodies, 'Broken Clocks,' along with her Grammy Award-winning duet with Doja Cat, 'Kiss Me More,' and many more of her hits. 'This arena feels different,' SZA said to the viewers, '… Or is it that San Fran feels different?' The question made the audience cheer louder. The audience's memories quickly transformed from memories of being scorned into thoughts of being madly in love as SZA switched ballads from 'Kill Bill' to 'Snooze.' Her 2022 'SOS' album returned to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart this year, reigning for 13 weeks. Fellow Los Angeles native DJ Mustard joined Lamar on stage for 'TV Off,' where the crowd roared, 'Mustard,' which was almost louder than spectators singing 'a minor' from 'Not Like Us.' Even though the crowd was loudest at those moments, the highlight of the night was the duo performing 'All the Stars.' Fans from atop beamed their lights in unison, illuminating the ballpark. The second-to-last performed song, 'Luther,' was just dethroned as the top song on Billboard, but it hogged the top spot for 13 weeks. 'Gloria' was the final song of the night. The show closed with the two getting back in the boxed old-school Buick and saying goodbye to San Francisco. Las Vegas is the next stop of the tour on Saturday, May 31. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
SZA Hit In Face With Bracelet During Meet And Greet
If you were online in 2022, you might remember the unfortunate trend of people throwing objects at celebrities. It started with Bebe Rexha, when she was hit in the face with a phone at a concert, and continued with celebs like Drake, Lady Gaga, and Harry Styles, with fans throwing everything from drinks and bottles to even random objects like ashes and sex toys. Well, now it's happened again — and this time, with SZA. As you know, she's currently on the big Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar, and on Tuesday, the show stopped in Phoenix. She appeared to be hit in the eye, and she immediately turned and walked away without saying a word. People called out the "hateful" behavior online and warned that that person was going to "ruin it for everyone." One viewer said, "good for her. it only takes one to ruin it for everyone."Another commented, "smh this is why they make meet and greets $500+ now.""the way this made my blood boil for her," wrote a third, while someone else wondered, " what was the reason 😭 this is why we can't have nice things." SZA also reacted to the moment, insisting that, despite her seemingly furious reaction, she really was "not mad." "I realized he didn't even know he hit me," she said in a video shared on her IG Story. "So everything was alright. I'm not mad, and I didn't even have a mark. God is good all the time." Still, act like you guys have some home-training and stop throwing things at celebrities.
The South African
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Kendrick Lamar smashes touring records with 'Grand National Tour'
Kendrick Lamar has done it again. The Compton-born rapper, already a legend, just made history with his 'Grand National Tour'. Kendrick has become the first rapper to have multiple tours in the top five highest-grossing hip-hop tours of all time. 'The Grand National Tour' has already grossed over R2.19 billion, overtaking his own 'Big Steppers Tour', which earned R2.16 billion in 2023. Industry experts now predict it will rake in over R6.8 billion by the end, smashing Drake's previous record and setting a new bar for the genre. Kendrick Lamar kicked off the tour in Minneapolis, where he and SZA pulled in a record R177 million from just one night. Houston saw another record: R184 million in a single show. Seattle? An eye-watering R288 million, with nearly 61,000 fans in attendance. It was the the largest crowd yet, according to Hot New HipHop. The tour isn't just about Kendrick, as SZA, his co-headliner, also brings her own magic. Their chemistry on stage is electric, and together, they've dominated the charts. SZA's SOS album even dethroned Michael Jackson's record for the longest-running #1 album in Billboard history. Fans have been treated to unforgettable duets, including 30 for 30 and Luther , as well as Kendrick's viral diss tracks Euphoria and Not Like Us . Kendrick Lamar enjoys immense popularity in South Africa, consistently ranking among the country's most-streamed international artists. According to Spotify's 2024 data, Kendrick was one of the top-streamed artists in South Africa. Kendrick Lamar's influence is further underscored by his streaming dominance. He surpassed 5 billion Spotify streams globally in just the first four months of 2025. This demonstrated his enduring relevance and reach among South African listeners and beyond. At SoFi Stadium, Kendrick reflected on the journey. 'They always claim you're the most subdued audience across the globe. I swear they say that,' he told the crowd. 'But for the last two nights, I believe we have transformed their entire viewpoint worldwide.' With the tour's momentum, the world is watching. Kendrick Lamar makes history, one sold-out stadium at a time. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kendrick Lamar and SZA at State Farm Stadium: Ultimate Phoenix concert guide
Kendrick Lamar is bringing his Grand National Tour with SZA to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. The tour is in support of 'GNX,' a surprise release that topped the Billboard album chart in late November 2024, Lamar's fourth consecutive release to do so. The Grand National Tour launched on April 19 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis to glowing reviews. The Minnesota Star Tribune raved, "The biggest takeaway from Saturday's Kendrick Lamar concert … was confirmation of what Twin Cities (hip-hop) lovers already suspected from his previous, smaller shows: He's the G.O.A.T.' Billboard wrote, 'If Kendrick's stage show is a masterclass of a laser-focused vision, SZA's is a revelation of creative energy.' And USA TODAY weighed in: "The pair showcased how dichotomous stagecraft and differing cadences can lead to a beautiful collision." This is the Pulitzer Prize-winning hip-hop icon's first metro Phoenix concert since 2022, when the Big Steppers Tour played Footprint Center (now PHX Arena) in downtown Phoenix in support of his "Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers" album. In 2018 he brought the Top Dawg Championship Tour to Ak-Chin Pavilion (now Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre) in Phoenix. SZA headlined Footprint Center in 2024 in support of "SOS," a second album that topped the charts and made the rounds of year-end critics' lists, from BPM to Consequence and Brooklyn Vegan. The album sent five singles to the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, including the chart-topping "Kill Bill," which went five times platinum. SZA and Lamar topped Billboard's Hot 100 earlier this year with 'Luther,' and went Top 10 with '30 for 30,' adding to their list of hit collaborations. And of course people are still talking about the Super Bowl 2025 halftime show that Lamar and SZA performed in New Orleans. Here's everything you need to know about the Kendrick Lamar/SZA concert at State Farm Stadium. Kendrick Lamar and SZA will be joined at State Farm Stadium by DJ Mustard. Kendrick Lamar and SZA will play State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Tuesday, May 27. As of May 27, tickets were available through SeatGeek starting at $256. The Kendrick Lamar concert starts at 7 p.m. with an opening set by DJ Mustard. Gates open at 5 p.m. Fans are encouraged to show up as early as possible to avoid potential delays at the gates as you get closer to show time. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Motorists should expect congestion, especially during rush hour. Allow ample drive time and arrive no later than 5:30 p.m. to minimize the potential for delays. These songs made the setlist when Kendrick Lamar and SZA launched their Grand National Tour at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis as shared online by fans: Act I: Kendrick Lamar 'Wacced Out Murals' (live debut) 'Squabble Up' 'King Kunta' (shortened) 'Element' 'TV Off' Act II: SZA '30 for 30' (with Kendrick Lamar; live debut) 'Love Galore' 'Broken Clocks' 'The Weekend' (shortened, with elements of Justin Timberlake's "Set the Mood") Act III: Kendrick Lamar 'Euphoria' 'Hey Now' (live debut) 'Reincarnated' (live debut) 'Humble' 'Backseat Freestyle' (shortened) 'Family Ties' 'Swimming Pools (Drank)' 'm.A.A.d city' (shortened) 'Alright' 'Man at the Garden' Act IV: SZA 'PSA' 'Scorsese Baby Daddy' (live debut) 'F2F' 'Garden (Say It Like Dat)' 'Kitchen' (live debut) 'Blind' 'Forgiveless' 'Low' Act V: Kendrick Lamar & SZA 'Doves in the Wind' 'All the Stars' 'Love' Act VI: Kendrick Lamar 'Dodger Blue' (live debut) 'Peekaboo' 'Like That' 'DNA' 'Good Credit' (live debut) 'Count Me Out' 'Money Trees' "Poetic Justice" Act VII: SZA "Diamond Boy (DTM)" "Shirt" (shortened) "Kill Bill" "Snooze" "Crybaby" (shortened) "Saturn" "Good Days" "Rich Baby Daddy" "BMF" (live debut) "Kiss Me More" Act VIII: Kendrick Lamar Untitled song commonly called "Bodies" "TV Off" (part II) "Not Like Us" "Luther" (with SZA) "Gloria" (with SZA, live debut) Origin story: How tragedy helped Mega Ran embrace his inner nerd and stress the positive State Farm Stadium is off Loop 101 between Cardinals Way/Bethany Home Road and Glendale Avenue in the Glendale Sports and Entertainment District. The street address is 1 Cardinals Way, and typing "State Farm Stadium" into your phone will yield the same result, which may not be as helpful as you think. In fact, fans are encouraged to avoid their favorite apps when approaching the stadium, as they do not take into account special road closures, traffic patterns and access routes allocated to specific carparks. Using these apps could result in a longer commute. The stadium website encourages ticketholders to use the directions on the parking pass purchased at as this accounts for road closures and event-specific diversions. The State Farm Stadium website offers these directions: From the south: Take Loop 101 north, exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left. From the north: Take Loop 101 south, exit at Glendale Avenue and turn right onto Glendale Avenue. Make the first left onto 99th Avenue and left onto Maryland Avenue and continue over the bridge. State Farm Stadium is on the right. From the East Valley using Interstate 10: Follow I-10 west to Loop 101 north. Exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left. From the East Valley using surface streets: Take Glendale Avenue west to 91st Avenue. Turn left onto 91st Avenue. State Farm Stadium is on the right. From the West Valley using I-10: Follow I-10 east to Loop 101 north. Exit at Bethany Home Road/Cardinals Way and turn right off the exit. State Farm Stadium is on the left. From the West Valley using surface streets: Take Glendale Avenue east to 95th Avenue. Turn right on 95th Avenue and follow it south. State Farm Stadium is on the left. Yes, State Farm Stadium is air-conditioned. Yes. One-piece foam seat cushions no larger than 18 inches without pockets, zippers or concealable areas are permitted. Additional clothing, blankets, etc., are permitted if carried loosely or in an approved clear bag. Blankets should be carried over the shoulder to be screened more quickly. Metal detector screening and a search of all bags and other items will take place at stadium gates. There are no provisions to store or safeguard prohibited bags. Guests will be asked to return prohibited items to their cars. You can bring in one factory-sealed, non-frozen 500ml (16.9 ounce) bottle of plain water. Sports drinks and flavored water are not permitted. Glass bottles, cans and vacuum bottles also are not allowed. The following items are not permitted inside State Farm Stadium: Aerosol cans. Alcoholic beverages. Animals (except for documented service animals). Bags that do not meet NFL guidelines (must be clear and smaller than 12 by 12 by 6 inches). Banners or signs larger than 3 feet by 2 feet. Beverages other than one factory-sealed, non-frozen 500ml (16.9 ounce) bottle of plain water. Sports drinks and flavored water are not permitted. Beverage containers — glass bottles, cans and vacuum bottles. Cameras with professional lenses, tripods/monopods and iPads. Chewing tobacco. E-cigarettes/vaporizer pens. Clothing deemed obscene or indecent in a public setting. Coolers of any kind. Fireworks. Food (unless used for children younger than 2). Footballs and beach balls (inflated or deflated). Illegal drugs. Laptop computers. Laser pointers. Noisemakers of any kind (whistles, horns, bells, etc.). Poles or sticks of any kind, including selfie sticks and brooms. Seat cushions except those that are one piece and have no zippers, pockets or concealable areas. Golf carts, skateboards, rollerblades or hoverboards. Umbrellas larger than 12 inches in length. Unmanned aircraft systems (drones, etc.). Video cameras (single purpose). Weapons of any kind including, but not limited to, firearms and knives. Any item deemed inappropriate or hazardous by stadium security. The NFL clear bag policy is enforced for all events at State Farm Stadium. Fans are encouraged to bring no bags, but the following will be permitted: Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12 by 12 by 6 inches. This includes clear backpacks, fanny packs and cinch bags. One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc or similar). Small clutch bags, with a maximum size of 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one clear bag. Exceptions for medically necessary items will be made after inspection at a gate designated for this purpose. Yes. Cash is not accepted at State Farm Stadium. Report lost items by filling out the form at In the Item Description section, provide as much information as possible. If an item is turned in that matches your description, you will be contacted. When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27. Where: State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Way, Glendale. Admission: $171 and up. Details: 800-745-3000, (This story has been updated to add a gallery.) Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more. He did the same in Pittsburgh for more than a decade. Follow him on X and Instagram @edmasley and on Facebook as Ed Masley. Email him at This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Kendrick Lamar, SZA concert: Setlist, who's opening in PHX
