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San Francisco Chronicle
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
After 60 years, the Who prepares to take its final bow in the Bay Area
After more than six decades of thunderous performances and rock opera epics, The Who announced that its upcoming 'The Song Is Over' North American tour will be their final bow — and this time, the band insists, it's for real. Guitarist Pete Townshend and vocalist Roger Daltrey revealed the tour dates at a press conference in London on Thursday, May 8, dubbing it a 'truly grand finale.' The tour is set to begin Aug. 16 in Sunrise, Fla., and plans to hit major cities including Boston, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Toronto before concluding Sept. 28 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. A Bay Area date is scheduled for Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View on Sept. 21. 'Well, all good things must come to an end,' Townshend said in a statement. 'It is a poignant time. For me, playing to American audiences and those in Canada has always been incredible.' He reflected on the band's U.S. breakthrough in 1967, recalling 'hippies smoking dope, sitting on their blankets and listening deeply and intensely.' On Thursday, he added, 'Roger and I still carry the banner for the late Keith Moon and John Entwistle and, of course, all of our longtime Who fans.' Daltrey echoed the sentiment, calling their U.S. success 'every musician's dream in the early '60s.' He went on to describe the farewell as bittersweet. 'It's not easy to end the big part of my life that touring with the Who has been,' he said. 'Thanks for being there for us and look forward to seeing you one last time.' Presales for the tour begin Tuesday, May 13, for Citi cardmembers and fan club members, with public sales opening at 10 a.m. Friday, May 16. A Live Nation presale begins Wednesday, May 14, with the code FREESTYLE. This isn't the first time the Who has threatened a final bow. In 1982, the band mounted what was billed as their farewell tour across the U.K. and North America, later commemorated with the live album 'Who's Last.' The band returned to the stage for brief performances at Live Aid in 1985 and again in 1988, before launching a full-scale 50-show reunion tour in 1989. More recently, the 2015 tour marking the band's 50th anniversary was labeled a 'long goodbye' by Daltrey, featuring 70 concerts across Europe, North America and Asia. From 2019 to 2021, the Who hit the road once more in support of 'WHO,' its first studio album in more than a decade. But with Townshend and Daltrey in their 80s, they say this is truly the end. The announcement comes on the heels of a recent performance at London's Royal Albert Hall, where longtime drummer Zak Starkey, son of Ringo Starr, was briefly dismissed from the band following a contentious showing. After a short period of uncertainty, Starkey was reinstated. 'There have been some communication issues, personal and private on all sides, that needed to be dealt with, and these have been aired happily,' Townshend later said. 'Fortunately, I still have my voice, because then I'll have a full Tommy,' Daltrey said, referencing Tommy, the fictional character from the Who's classic 1969 rock opera of the same name, who is deaf, blind and mute.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Time of India
Google accidentally reveals new Android design language, Material 3 Expressive: Here's what changes it may bring to Android 16
Google accidentally revealed the details about its upcoming Android design language, Material 3 Expressive, ahead of the official announcement. The details, which were found in a now-deleted blog post, highlight Google's focus on creating a more emotionally engaging and user-friendly interface. The Material 3 Expressive design language is set to debut at Google I/O 2025 . The annual Google event is scheduled to take place on May 20-21 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The event will include livestreamed keynotes, developer sessions, and product announcements around Android 16 and Google's other innovations. Google I/O: A more expressive Android version is coming Material 3 Expressive is described as the "most-researched update" to Google's design system. Google reportedly conducted 46 separate research studies with over 18,000 participants globally. These studies included eye-tracking analysis, surveys, focus groups, and usability tests. The research indicates that Material 3 Expressive helps users identify key UI elements up to four times faster than previous designs. Google also found that the new design can positively influence how users perceive an app, making it feel more modern, relevant, and innovative. The core elements of Material 3 Expressive include colour, shape, size, motion, and containment. Google aims to use these elements to draw attention to important aspects of the interface and improve overall usability. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo While the blog post was quickly taken down, the accidental reveal has generated excitement about the future of Android design. Google I/O 2025: Dates and other details Google's annual I/O developer conference will take place on May 20-21, 2025, at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California. The two-day event will be available both in-person and online, featuring keynotes, technical sessions, and demonstrations focused on AI innovations and Android developments. The conference will begin with CEO Sundar Pichai's keynote address at 10 AM PT on May 20, followed by a developer keynote and technical sessions. In a new format change, Google will stream developer product keynotes live from Shoreline across both conference days. Google's announcement hints at significant updates to its Gemini AI platform , Android 16 operating system, and cloud development tools. The timing notably overlaps with Microsoft's Build conference scheduled for May 19-22, and it doesn't seem like a mistake but an intentional move as both tech giants race to showcase their latest AI innovations. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
CBS News
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Cyndi Lauper plots 3 Northern California shows for "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour"
The final leg of Cyndi Lauper's farewell tour has been announced, and Northern California will have several chances to see her. Lauper's "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour" is already underway, having started back in Oct. 2024 with a run of shows across the US and Europe. On Monday, Lauper announced the final summer dates for the tour. This leg will swing by outdoor amphitheaters and performing arts centers. People in Northern California will have three chances to see Lauper: Aug. 23 at the Toyota Amphitheatre in Wheatland, Aug. 24 at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, and Aug. 26 at the Toyota Pavilion in Concord. Two final stops in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Bowl on Aug. 29 and 30 were also announced. Jake Wesley Rogers is the scheduled opening act for the tour. Presale tickets for the tour are scheduled to start Tuesday, with general on sale set to start Friday.
