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6 days ago
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Foo Fighters, Chappell Roan & Linkin Park to Headline Corona Capital 2025
Foo Fighters, Chappell Roan and Linkin Park will headline the 15th edition of the Corona Capital festival, which will also mark the highly anticipated return of Deftones to Mexican stages after nearly a decade, promoter OCESA announced on Tuesday (June 3). The exciting lineup for the annual rock festival — scheduled to take place from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16 at the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in Mexico City — also includes Queens of the Stone Age, Franz Ferdinand, Garbage, Vampire Weekend, Alabama Shakes and Weezer. More from Billboard Jessie J Reveals 'Early Breast Cancer' Diagnosis: 'Cancer Sucks in Any Form' Big Thief Announce New Album, 'Double Infinity' Neil Young Invites Donald Trump to Summer Tour 'If There Is Not Martial Law by Then' 'Corona Capital is not just a festival — it's a bridge between cultures, emotions, and generations,' Memo Parra, director of international events at OCESA, tells Billboard Español. 'Since 2010, it has evolved into one of the most important festivals in the world, attracting thousands of fans from every corner of the globe to Mexico.' Parra emphasized that, with an attendance of 255,000 people per edition and a team of over 5,000 making it possible, Corona Capital is 'living proof of the power of music to bring us together.' Close to 70 artists and bands make up the 2025 lineup, including Aurora, Damiano David, James, Of Monsters and Men, AFI, Jerry Cantrell, Jehnny Beth, TV On The Radio, 4 Non Blondes, Circa Waves, Mogwai, Shermanology, Jordan Rakei, Kadavar and The Struts, among others. But the participation of Deftones will undoubtedly be one of the standout moments. The last time the Sacramento, California-based rock band performed in Mexico City was in 2014. In an interview with Billboard Español published in February, vocalist Chino Moreno said that they were in talks for what could be their big return to the country. Another highly anticipated act is Queens of the Stone Age, who had to cancel its 2024 shows — including one at the Corona Capital festival — due to health issues affecting singer and guitarist Josh Homme. 'What truly sets Corona Capital apart is its musical curation: a carefully crafted selection that has made music the backbone of the festival,' Parra adds, highlighting that people come not only to see their favorite artists, but also to 'discover new sounds and be surprised.' Corona Capital will take place in the context of the centennial celebration of the beer Corona, the festival's sponsor. Leading up to the event in November, celebrations will be held in several cities across the country under the name Corona Capital Sessions. The presale for Banamex cardholders will take place on Friday (June 6), with the general sale beginning the following day. In its 15 years of existence, Corona Capital has solidified itself as the most important international music festival in Mexico, and one of the few in Latin America featuring major English-speaking bands. In the past, it has hosted renowned acts such as Paul McCartney, Jack White, The Cure, Muse, Blur, Nine Inch Nails, Portishead, Interpol, Billie Eilish, Pixies and Richard Ashcroft. 'More than 500 international artists have taken the stage, performing for a curious, open-minded, and passionate crowd that has helped us build a space where inclusion, social impact, and Mexican cultural traditions are celebrated and shared with the world,' Parra says. Check out the lineup for Corona Capital 2025 below: Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
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Olivia Rodrigo Plays Biggest Concert of Her Career in Mexico City: ‘My Eyes Can't Believe It'
With her performance debut in Mexico, Olivia Rodrigo reached a new milestone by playing the largest solo concert of her career to date, as she revealed onstage. The Guts superstar packed the Estadio GNP Seguros on Wednesday night in a sold-out show. The venue in the capital city has a capacity of 65,000 people, according to information from the promoter OCESA. 'Do you guys know that this is the biggest show that I've ever played in my f—ing life?! I literally… My eyes can't believe it. Oh my God! Thank you guys so much for being here,' Rodrigo said, visibly emotional, during her first of two nights at the iconic stadium (formerly known as Foro Sol). More from Billboard Watch Olivia Rodrigo 'Pretend Like I'm An Influencer' in Guts World Tour Backstage Video The Weeknd's 'Call Out My Name' Video Reaches 1 Billion YouTube Views Johnny Tillotson, Iconic Country & Pop Singer Behind 'Poetry in Motion,' Dies at 86 The singer/songwriter surpassed the attendance of more than 50,000 people she had achieved last October in the Philippines, where her family is originally from. Her visit to Mexico is part of the Latin American leg of her Guts World Tour, with her first stadium shows in Brazil and Mexico. Prior to the Mexican capital, Rodrigo performed her first solo concert in the region in the Brazilian city of Curitiba. In her first visit to Latin America, the 22-year-old star also participated in the Chilean, Argentine and Brazilian editions of the Lollapalooza festival late last month. In Colombia, she was part of the lineup for the Estéreo Picnic festival. This summer, she will also headline Lollapalooza on Aug. 1 at Grant Park in Chicago. During her performance in Mexico City, Rodrigo told the audience that it was one of her favorite cities and that she had already tried some traditional tacos, visited the Museo Casa Azul of the iconic painter Frida Kahlo, and attended a lucha libre wrestling match. Although there were mixed feelings because the show in Mexico, like in South America, did not feature the original production of the Guts World Tour, with the massive catwalk and giant hanging moon, and her setlist was shorter than usual, her thousands of fans, mostly young girls, gave the American singer a warm reception. The three-time Grammy winner's setlist included hits such as 'Obsessed,' 'Vampire,' 'Love Is Embarrassing,' 'Lacy,' 'So American' and, one of the most anticipated songs of the night, 'Good 4 U.' The opening act for Rodrigo's shows was Texas indie rocker St. Vincent, who released an album entirely in Spanish, Todos Nacen Gritando, late last year — a version of her Grammy-winning album All Born Screaming (2024). In her return to Mexico City, following her appearance at the previous edition of the Corona Capital festival, Annie Clark (her real name) was joined by Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin as part of her band. On Thursday night (April 3), Rodrigo will perform her second concert at the Estadio GNP Seguros before traveling to the northern city of Monterrey to participate in the Tecate Pa'l Norte festival over the weekend. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
27-03-2025
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Shakira Announces Four Additional Dates in Mexico for a Total of 15 Shows
Shakira continues breaking records in Mexico, where she will perform four additional shows as part of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour, including one more date at the capital's GNP Seguros Stadium on August 29, OCESA announced on Wednesday (March 26). '11 dates are not enough; the She-Wolf will return with four more dates in August and September,' the promoter said on social media. More from Billboard Inside Shakira's Multi-Million Dollar Impact in Mexico For the 'Win': Tamela Mann Scores Record 12th No. 1 on Gospel Airplay Chart Lady Gaga Announces Dates For North American, International 2025 Mayhem Ball Tour With this, the Colombian superstar will reach the historic milestone of eight performances at the aforementioned venue (previously known as Foro Sol) over two separate phases of her tour. The feat surpasses shows by other international icons such as Paul McCartney, Metallica, Coldplay, and Taylor Swift. The other three tour dates in Mexico will be at Estadio Corregidora in Querétaro on September 2, Estadio Akron in Guadalajara on September 6, and Estadio Cuauhtémoc in Puebla on September 12. Presale tickets for Banamex cardholders will take place on March 28, while general ticket sales will begin on March 29, added the promoter. On Tuesday night (March 25), Shakira performed the fourth of seven concerts that make up her unprecedented residency at Estadio GNP Seguros, making her the first artist to sell out such a number of nights at the imposing venue, which will bring together a total of 455,000 attendees, according to OCESA. Launched on February 11 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour is set to visit the Dominican Republic, Chile, and Colombia before arriving in the United States on May 13. In an interview with Billboard Español in Mexico City, Shakira said that the tour has become something more intimate and profound. 'These are more than just concerts. They are deep encounters where healing happens,' she said, adding that, with each performance, she feels 'stronger and happier.' Check out OCESA's announcement of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Chicago Tribune
27-02-2025
- Automotive
- Chicago Tribune
NASCAR stars enjoy immersive Mexico City visit ahead of first international Cup Series race
MEXICO CITY — Daniel Suarez led a quartet of NASCAR stars through the streets of Mexico City, after midnight, in search of a nightcap following a full day of showcasing his native country to his fellow competitors. NASCAR will hold its first points-paying international Cup Series race in modern history in June when it competes at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodríguez, one of the most popular stops on the Formula 1 calendar. It will be the first time since 1958 and only the third time in 77 years that NASCAR's top series will run an event that counts in the championship outside of the United States. When the announcement was made last August it was met with excitement over a new venue in a new country. But as the 2025 season has started, rumors have floated through the industry that the race may not even happen, questions about security and safety have been asked, and many weekly attendees have declared they won't be going to Mexico City. NASCAR hasn't waffled once on this venture — it has a two-year contract with promoter OCESA, which also hosts the F1 race and other large-scale entertainment events across the country — and made a two-day tour this week through the city to promote Thursday's opening of ticket sales. The opening price for a three-day general admission ticket is about $50. What this week's visit did for NASCAR was give four of its top drivers a chance to experience the culture of Mexico City, witness the first-class promotional efforts of OCESA and see firsthand the excitement locals have for the top motorsports series in the United States. Suarez was joined by former series champions Ryan Blaney and Chase Elliott, as well as Christopher Bell, last weekend's race winner. The group had an immersive experience that included a track walk, taco tasting, a night at Lucha Libre wrestling — where Blaney and Suarez both tried some moves in the ring — and a Wednesday news conference that drew hundreds. 'I don't think many people actually realize how special this is for me because it's not every day that I get to show these guys my home, my culture,' Suarez told The Associated Press. 'Everyone has an idea — they've been to Cancun or somewhere like that. But to come to Mexico City and to take them to very authentic places and see the city, it's just been amazing to show them what they are going to experience in June.' For OCESA, this week's visit was a feeler for the market demand for NASCAR, which ran in Mexico City with the second-tier Xfinity Series from 2005 to 2008. Tickets for this year's F1 race sold out in one day, but OCESA is in a contract year with Formula One Management and is juggling both F1 extension negotiations and the relaunch of NASCAR. Those two pressing matters have put talks with IndyCar for a 2026 event on pause as the promoters wait to see if Mexico City has an appetite and ability to afford multiple racing series. But for NASCAR, this week's visit was a chance for its drivers to spread a positive message when they return to the garage this weekend at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas. A large contingent of the OCESA staff is traveling to COTA to learn the routines of a Cup race weekend. 'This visit is almost like how NASCAR is as a sport — we always tell people that 'Hey, once you go to a race, you're going to fall in love with it,'' said chief operating officer Steve O'Donnell. 'That's been my experience in Mexico City and I think you're seeing the same with the drivers who came down here. Seeing them smile, relax, have some fun, learn some new things — I'm hopeful they'll return with some positive messaging.' Blaney, who vowed to learn Spanish before he returns in June, said he 'loved every minute' of the trip and anyone in the industry who is nervous about attending the race is overthinking things. 'I was never one of the ones who was sketched out about coming to Mexico City,' Blaney said. 'There's nothing to worry about. The place is beautiful, the people are amazing and we've had no issues.' Elliott, NASCAR's most popular driver and the most reserved of the quartet in Mexico City, said he won't hesitate encouraging fans to come to the race. 'There's been nothing about my experience over the last two days that raises any level of concern of how we're going to be accepted, if there's a lack of excitement, or if there are safety issues,' he said. 'And the venue? Honestly it was even better than I thought it was going to be. I have nothing bad to say about racing in Mexico City.'
