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Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Stampede concertgoers raise safety concerns after rapper draws huge crowd
A Calgary Stampede concert headlined by hip-hop superstar Don Toliver has raised safety concerns among attendees, with some wondering whether the artist — who currently has over 35 million monthly listeners on streaming platform Spotify — was too popular for a free show in a relatively small venue. The Houston, Texas rapper took the stage Tuesday night at the Calgary Stampede's Coca-Cola Stage, which offers complimentary outdoor concerts included in Stampede admission. Known for his energetic music, Don Toliver has released multiple RIAA-certified platinum songs including hit records After Partyand No Idea. After headlining arenas around the world on his 2024-2025 North America and Europe tour, the announcement of Don Toliver's free performance in Calgary came as a surprise to fans. "To have a pretty big artist, in a free show, in a smaller venue is kind of a recipe for disaster," concertgoer Elise Pigeon told CBC News. Pigeon was one of the many people who attended the concert, which also featured performances from R&B singers Tinashe and Charlotte Day Wilson. Another attendee, Serena Freitas, said she needed help from security to get out of the crowd for her own safety after the rapper's first few songs. "It was just too crowded and way too pushy … I stopped being able to breathe pretty quickly," she told CBC News. Freitas said she had spent 11 hours in front of the Coca-Cola Stage waiting for Don Toliver's performance before he came on at 9:30 p.m. As an avid fan of the rapper, she knew the concert would be "really crowded," but that the situation quickly got out of control when he took the stage. "I've never had to be pulled out of a concert in my life," said Freitas, who shared footage of her experience on TikTok. Further back in the crowd, Ereyka Alfarero said the experience was a "nightmare" for her. "Literally, I was being crushed," she said. "I'm 5'2 … I'm just there trying to survive." Alfarero said she had already seen Don Toliver perform three times, so she quickly decided to leave shortly after the rapper took the stage — though leaving proved difficult for her. "I was dragged into the front by people pushing and pulling, and there was no way out," said Alfarero. Social media footage appears to show some concertgoers struggling to move or leave during the performance, while other videos feature people enjoying themselves, singing along and dancing. No information on any injuries is currently available from officials. Aaron Paramedical provided standby medical services at the Calgary Stampede. According to company president Scott Wardley, there were eight to 10 staff assigned solely to the Coca-Cola Stage. Representatives of Don Toliver could not be reached for comment ahead of publication. Kerrie Blizard, the Calgary Stampede's director of public safety, said during a media availability on Wednesday that the concert "was a great success." "The concert had great attendance last night and it's not any levels of attendance that we didn't anticipate," she said. To handle the anticipated crowd size, an alternate viewing location for the concert was set up at another site, with a livestream of the concert offering a "laidback atmosphere" compared to the Coca-Cola Stage's mosh pits. Blizard said footage of the crowd shows that "there was ample room for people to dance and move about," and that "when we heard the remarks from the fans leaving at the end of the night, the majority of what we heard was very positive." She said Stampede Park as a whole has "no assigned capacity" for the number of visitors it welcomes. According to the Calgary Stampede, 193,033 people were at the park on Tuesday. Five hours before Don Toliver was scheduled to take the stage, the Calgary Police Service addressed concerns around the event in a social media post on Tuesday afternoon. "We are aware of concerns circulating on social media regarding the size of the crowd expected for tonight's Coke Stage performance at the Calgary Stampede," read the police statement, which also outlined steps for staying safe. Police officers joined Calgary Stampede security personnel to help manage the crowd. During the Wednesday media availability, the Calgary Police Service's Stampede incident commander Scott Campbell declined to comment on the safety of the concert. He noted that officers responded to medical incidents during the show and "arrested and ejected" a person for "climbing on a structure during the concert." He added that there is "no indication" a stabbing Tuesday night, which left three people seriously injured, "has anything to do with the concert."
Forbes
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The World's Largest LGBTQ+ Music Festival Is Coming To The Capital
Paris Hilton (seen here performing at the 2023 Dreamland Pride Festival) is set to take the stage on ... More Friday at World Pride Music Festival. Renowned worldwide for its eye-catching architecture, diverse dining scene and wealth of world-class museums, the city of Washington, D.C. has been a top-tier tourist destination for decades—and just last month, the capital kicked into full gear with the debut of WorldPride 2025. First launched in 2000, this bi-annual event has become a force within the global LGBTQ+ community, with a wealth of educational sessions and spirited events occurring across each iteration. Throughout the first week of June, participants can take part in celebrations like the 17th Street Block Party and official WorldPride Parade, but when it comes to all-out revelry, there's no beating the World Pride Music Festival. Officially slated for June 6th and 7th, this vibrant event is set to be the largest LGBTQ+ music festival in recorded history, bringing thousands of revelers to Washington's RFK Festival Grounds. Upon arrival, visitors can look forward to exploring three separate stages, each one coming to life with captivating pop performances and pulsing EDM beats alongside a wealth of other genres. The Friday festivities will bring a wide range of talent to the stage, with performers spanning from U.K. chart-topper Rita Ora to Tinashe, an R&B-pop sensation that recently made waves with her 2024 hit single 'Nasty'—and once the clock strikes 10:00, global pop phenomenon Jennifer Lopez is set to take the stage, capping off the day with a medley of unforgettable hits paired with high-energy dance performances. WorldPride first took place in Rome, with later host cities including Toronto, Madrid and Sydney. After a Friday full of stellar performances, World Pride Music Festival promises to deliver an equally enthralling Saturday, with acts like Slayyyter and Sasha Colby taking the stage during the first half of the day. Post-sunset, guests can grab a spot and catch Grammy Award-winning artist Kim Petras, while vocal powerhouse Reneé Rapp is set to wow spectators as she gears up to release her sophomore album Bite Me—but no matter what time you arrive, be sure to stick around for the headlining act. Equipped with a roster of gay anthems including 'One of Your Girls,' 'Stud' and 'Rush', Troye Sivan is certain to deliver an incredible show, providing concert-goers with an opportunity to catch the planet's foremost gay pop star as he headlines the world's most lauded LGBTQ+ music festival. While the World Pride Music Festival is certainly one of the major draws for WorldPride, dedicated partiers have a wealth of other events to enjoy once the headliners have finished their sets. Afterparties abound from Thursday to Sunday, with Friday night offering an opportunity to attend PLANET PRIDE, an EDM-filled function that unites Swedish sensation Galantis with renowned house DJ Joel Corry. Meanwhile, Saturday attendees can keep the party going with SUPER GUAPO, a Brazil-born festival that's making its D.C. debut with resident DJ Anne Louise alongside Spain's Suri. WorldPride 2025 coincides with the 50th anniversary of Washington D.C.'s first official Pride ... More celebration. Washington D.C. has long been recognized as a haven for LGBTQ+ individuals across the United States, and in 2025, the capital is cementing its legacy as a top-tier queer tourism destination with the advent of WorldPride—and to sweeten the deal, the World Pride Music Festival is set to deliver some truly unforgettable performances along the way. Whether you're hoping to catch your favorite drag queen in full glam, spend hours immersed in high-energy EDM or just kick back and bask in the glory of your favorite pop anthems, these two days are certain to leave you with lasting memories of Washington D.C. and the all-encompassing energy and exuberance that unites queer people from across the globe.
Time Out
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out
R&B singer Tinashe is set to perform in Singapore this August for one night only
Fans of Tinashe are probably Getting No Sleep from this latest news: the R&B singer-songwriter is bringing her Match My Freak 2025 World Tour to Singapore this August, for one night only. Best known for her bold stage presence and genre-blending sound, the Nasty singer (that's a song title, not a description) has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the industry – including Britney Spears, Usher, Travis Scott and Charli XCX. When is Tinashe performing in Singapore? Tinashe will be performing in Singapore on August 21, 2025 for one night only. Where is Tinashe's concert in Singapore? Her concert will be held at the Capitol Theatre. What are the ticket prices for Tinashe's concert in Singapore? General ticket sales start from May 15, 2025 at 11am via .
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Ground broken at Astor Park's residential development surrounding Lower.com Field
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Ground has officially been broken on a mixed-used neighborhood development located adjacent to field. Astor Park, which includes its Residential A Block complete with 261 multi-family units, Class-A offices with ground-floor retail, riverfront parks, and public art, all in plain sight of Field, is in its infancy stages of development, according to the Columbus Crew. LGBTQ+ music fest with Tinashe, Rebecca Black coming for Columbus Pride weekend The team announced Wednesday that ground was broken on the project, which is set to be completed in 2027. The development of Astor Park also consists of a five-story, 154,000 square foot Class A office building with 17,250 square feet of ground-floor retail space, a 685-space parking garage, 3,700 square feet of murals, 13,600 square feet of public plaza and 39,5000 square feet of recreation in the park. The development, which will feature studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans, sits across from Field. In addition to retail options, residents of Astor Park will have access to almost 40,000 square feet of amenity space, including an indoor/outdoor fitness facility, clubroom, game room, social lounge with bar and fireplace, bike storage, dog spa, and a 35,000 square-foot courtyard with pool, outdoor kitchen and dining areas, along with curated art. 'We are thrilled to break ground on the residential portion of Astor Park,' said Dee and Jimmy Haslam, Managing Partners Haslam Sports Group. 'Our vision for Field has always been for more than just our home on match days.' The plan was detailed in an announcement in March 2021, when Astor Park was given its name. Astor Park will also feature a two-acre public park, a pedestrian bridge and direct access to the Olentangy Trail, as well as the Central Ohio Greenway network. Astor Park is named after the birthplace of American soccer, Astor House, in New York City, where, in April 1913, Thomas Cahill founded the United States Football Association. It later became known as the United States Soccer Federation. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tinashe and Teezo Touchdown to headline UMass Amherst spring concert
AMHERST, Mass. (WWLP) – UMass Amherst has announced that artists Tinashe and Teezo Touchdown will be headlining the highly anticipated Spring Concert at the Mullins Center. The event, which has a long-standing tradition of featuring major artists—including past performances from Flo Rida, Steve Aoki, and even Bob Dylan—is open to the entire community. Alongside the two headliners, some of UMass Amherst's top student performers will also take the stage, making it a celebration of both national talent and local artistry. 'This event is more than just a concert—it's a chance to bring together people of all ages, foster a sense of community, and solidify the Spring Concert as a signature event for Western Massachusetts,' said Valentina Ravaioli, Marketing Director for UPC. This year's headliners bring a mix of R&B, hip-hop, and alternative energy to the stage. Tinashe, a multi-talented singer, songwriter, and dancer, is known for hits like '2 On' and 'All Hands on Deck,' blending smooth vocals with cutting-edge production. Meanwhile, Teezo Touchdown, a rising star in alternative hip-hop and rock, has made waves with his genre-bending sound and eccentric style, earning him a growing fan base and critical acclaim. The Spring Concert will take place at the Mullins Center with doors opening ahead of showtime, allowing attendees to experience the full lineup of performances. Tickets for the event are expected to sell quickly, and UPC encourages attendees to secure their spots early. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
