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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
DJ Snake Will Headline Insomniac & Tomorrowland's UNITY Show at Sphere Las Vegas
Insomniac and Tomorrowland have announced the next headliner for its forthcoming joint show, UNITY, at Sphere Las Vegas. DJ Snake will play the venue on Friday, Sept. 19, joining a previously announed lineup that includes Chase & Status, Kaskade and Eli Brown, who will play Sphere on Aug. 29, 30 and 31, respectively, during UNITY's opening weekend. More from Billboard 'UNITY' Debuts at Sphere in Las Vegas This Labor Day Weekend Kesha Makes Chart-Topping Debut With New Album '. (Period)' Rauw Alejandro Gains Big: 'Carita Linda' Takes No. 1 Spot on Latin Airplay Chart 'Some moments are bigger than differences,' DJ Snake says in a statement. 'This show is one of you at Sphere on Sept. 19!' Tickets for the event are on sale now, with UNITY's opening weekend sold out. Headliners for the remaining five UNITY shows on Sept. 20, 26, 27 and Oct. 17 and 18 will be announced in the coming weeks. UNITY marks the first ever collaboration from Insomniac and Tomorrowland, two of the world's biggest dance music promoters. Insomniac's portfolio includes the mighty EDC Las Vegas and a long list of of other global festivals and club shows, while Tomorrowland is behind its namesake festival in Belgium, the first weekend of which begins this Friday, July 18. With high level visuals being a key characteristics of both Insomniac and Tomorrowland events, the production for UNITY is highly anticipated and expected to be similarly dazzling. A statement about the show predicts a 'multi-hour immersive experience blending cinematic 360° visuals, original orchestration, and world-building from Insomniac and Tomorrowland's most beloved festival realms, culminating each night with a powerful live performance from a globally renowned artist.' UNITY marks the second major dance music event at Sphere, with Anyma becoming the venue's first ever dance headliner during his residency in late 2024/early 2025. 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 Solve the daily Crossword
Miami Herald
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Las Vegas Strip casino closes popular country singer residency
Las Vegas Strip casinos have closed several popular legendary country singer residencies in the first half of 2025. The good news is that another major country superstar, Kenny Chesney, will open the first country residency at Sphere Las Vegas for 15 shows, beginning May 22 and ending June 21, unless the engagement is extended. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Last year, major country residencies closed on the strip, as Luke Bryan ended an engagement at Resorts World on Jan. 6, 2024, and Miranda Lambert closed her "Velvet Rodeo" residency at Planet Hollywood on April 6, 2024. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino signs spectacular singer to long residency Keith Urban also recently finished a residency at Fontainebleau's BleauLive Theater that began with five nights in October 2024 and finished with another five shows in February 2025. Legendary country singer Garth Brooks wrapped up his sold-out 54-show Plus One residency at Caesars Entertainment's Colosseum at Caesars Palace on the Las Vegas Strip on March 8, 2025, and country superstar Carrie Underwood concluded her long-running "Reflection: The Las Vegas Residency" engagement at the Resorts World Theater at Resorts World Las Vegas after 71 shows, finishing on April 12. Country star Blake Shelton closed his first-ever residency on the Strip when he wrapped up his six-show engagement at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Feb. 15, 2025. When Shelton steps away for concert tours or television appearances, he still has a presence in Vegas since opening his Ole Red honky tonk on the Strip in January 2024, which offers food, drinks, and live music all day long. For example, on May 10, the music begins with country artists Cory Brown from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; Chad Collins from 3 p.m.-7 p.m.; Beyond The Arrow, 7 p.m.-11 p.m.; and Frank Garrett and Left of Center, 11 p.m.-3 p.m. On the Ole Red Las Vegas Rooftop: Ghost Stage, Downtown Avenue performs 1 p.m.-5 p.m. and DJ Bray hits the stage from 8 p.m.-midnight. Image source:Finally, superstar country singer Brad Paisley closes his "One Man Six Strings" residency at the Wynn Las Vegas Encore Theater on May 10 just before launching his new "Truck Still Works World Tour." Related: Las Vegas Strip casino signs popular singer for longer residency Paisley will take a short break following his last Encore show before embarking on his "Truck Still Works" tour on May 21 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. The first leg of the tour will run for 16 shows, concluding on Aug. 8 in Arcadia, Wis., according to a statement on his website. More Las Vegas: Las Vegas Strip Sphere signs another superstar band residencyLas Vegas Strip casino closes country superstar's residencyLas Vegas Strip casino signs global superstar singer to residency Paisley opened his "One Man Six Strings" acoustic residency with five shows Oct. 18-19 and Dec. 6-8, 2024, at the Encore. Paisley also performed at the Encore Theater for acoustic shows April 14-15, 2023, as well as two shows each at the Encore in November 2022, March 2022, and June 2021. Paisley has written 21 of his 25 No. 1 hits and in 2008 was the first country artist to have 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles. The award-winning solo country artist has won three Grammys, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards, including entertainer of the year. He also co-hosted the Country Music Association Awards alongside superstar country singer Carrie Underwood 11 times from 2008-2018. Related: Las Vegas Strip casinos face an alarming trend The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Miami Herald
22-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Las Vegas Strip Sphere signs rock legends for longer residency
Sphere Las Vegas has presented spectacular residency shows since opening on Sept. 29, 2023, with iconic rock band U2's residency, which ran for 40 shows and ended on March 2, 2024. The Sphere's developers originally estimated that building the multi-media venue would cost about $1.2 billion, but it went way over budget, costing $2.3 billion. Get expert insights and actionable trade alerts from veteran investing experts and hedge fund managers. Join TheStreet Pro today and get first month FREE Many music fans might think the cost was worth it as the Sphere has delivered immersive experiences with the latest audio and video technology, including a wraparound LED screen and advanced sound system. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino signs rock legend to longer residency After U2's successful residency, the venue has continued bringing in big-name acts to sell out shows. Jam band Phish performed a short four-show engagement on April 18-21, 2024, after U2 completed its residency and before classic jam band Dead & Company embarked on its Dead Forever residency on May 16, 2024, finishing its 30-show run on Aug. 10, 2024. Next came legendary rock band The Eagles, who launched their Sphere residency on Sept. 20, 2024, with four shows each in September and October, and then incrementally added four more shows each month for a total of 32 shows that were set to end on April 12, 2025. Dead & Company, which features original Grateful Dead members Bob Weir and Mickey Hart, along with John Mayer, Oteil Burbridge, Jeff Chimenti, and Jay Lane, returns for a new run of shows in March, April, and May 2025. The residency is set to end on May 17 unless the band extends it again. Country music has been a large part of the entertainment choices in Las Vegas for decades, and the Sphere lineup of performers wouldn't be complete without a major country star's performance. Sphere Las Vegas will present its first country superstar residency when popular singer Kenny Chesney opens his Live at Sphere engagement for 15 shows beginning May 22, 2025, and scheduled to end June 21, 2025. After Chesney finishes his shows, another music genre will take the stage as the first boy band residency opens at the Sphere with The Backstreet Boys launching their "Into the Millennium" shows starting July 11. The band announced its residency with 12 shows and has already extended the run twice for a total of 18 shows ending on Aug. Eagles seem to be settling into the Sphere for a long run, as the band revealed on social media that it has extended its residency at Sphere Las Vegas for an additional four shows on Sept. 5, 6, 12, and 13. Related: Las Vegas Strip casino brings legendary singer back for residency Presale signups for the September 2025 shows are underway at for an Artist presale that begins March 25 at 10 a.m. Pacific time at Tickets go on sale to the general public on March 28 at 10 a.m. Pacific time. More Las Vegas: Las Vegas Strip Sphere signs another superstar band residencyLas Vegas Strip casino closes country superstar's residencyLas Vegas Strip casino signs global superstar singer to residency The Eagles' residency has totaled 36 shows over 18 weekends, which began Sept. 20, 2024. Its remaining scheduled shows on April 4, 5, 11, and 12, 2025, are on sale at The lowest-priced ticket for the April 4 show is about $396 plus fees, and the April 5 show is sold out. The lowest-priced tickets for the April 11 and 12 shows are about $1,012 plus fees. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
