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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Lewis Hamilton helped shape the F1 movie soundtrack
The upcoming Formula One film, "F1," starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, is set to feature a massive soundtrack, "F1 The Album," releasing alongside the movie on June 27. The album, spearheaded by Atlantic Records, the team behind the "Barbie" album, will include original music from a diverse array of artists such as Chris Stapleton, Blackpink's Rosé, and Tate McRae. Film producer Jerry Bruckheimer, director Joseph Kosinski, and Atlantic Records West Coast President Kevin Weaver collaborated to create a soundtrack that mirrors the intensity and global appeal of Formula One. Weaver noted that the selection of artists was driven by the film's narrative needs, aiming to find voices that best complemented specific moments in the movie. Kosinski emphasised the importance of reflecting the sport's global nature through the soundtrack, incorporating artists from around the world. Ferrari driver and seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton, who consulted on the film, reinforced this need for inclusivity. The soundtrack features a mix of genres, including pop, Afrobeat, electronic, and country, resulting in a collection of 17 tracks designed to appeal to a broad audience. Artists found inspiration in various ways, with some, like Rosé and Chris Stapleton, creating music in response to specific scenes. Ed Sheeran wrote "Drive," with John Mayer and Blake Slatkin, specifically for the film's end credits, inspired by lyrical prompts related to Pitt's character. DJ Tiësto, who also appears in the film, contributed "OMG!" featuring rapper Sexyy Red, blending dance music with high-energy racing vibes. Roddy Ricch, another contributor, sees his song "Underdog" as a motivational anthem about overcoming doubts and finishing the race of life. Kosinski hopes the soundtrack will introduce listeners to new artists and spark interest in Formula One.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Coldplay, Shakira & Sphere Lead Midyear Boxscore Report
Most people wouldn't expect to see pillows passed around a Dead & Company concert. More from Billboard Shakira Concert at Boston's Fenway Park Canceled Hours Before Showtime Josh Brolin Pulls Back the Curtain on the Musical 'Sorcery' of Chris Stapleton BLACKPINK Reveals Dates for 2025 Asia Leg of World Tour But for Bernie Cahill of Activist Artists Management — the firm that manages Bobby Weir, a founding member of the Grateful Dead and frontman of Dead & Company (which Cahill co-manages with Irving Azoff and Steve Moir) — the decorative pillows, handed out to fans with floor tickets during the band's nightly performance of 'Drums/Space' at its Sphere residency, serve an important purpose. Those on the floor are encouraged to lie down and gaze up at the cutting-edge venue's towering screen, which during the instrumental segment often displays imagery of the cosmos; at other points during the band's Dead Forever shows, audiences take in visuals from the San Francisco Bay Area to psychedelic animations. Thanks to its massive video screen, its booking of superstar acts and its aggressively high ticket prices, Las Vegas' Sphere — where Dead & Company alone grossed $21.6 million from six concerts in March, when it resumed shows there following a successful run last year — is again the world's top-grossing building, according to figures reported to Billboard Boxscore. It surpasses the top stadium (Mexico City's Estadio GNP Seguros) and two iconic New York venues (Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall) with a $165.3 million haul at midyear, which spans from Oct. 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025. Sphere's economic power isn't in its show count — at midyear, the venue has hosted only 42 dates, including other residencies by the Eagles and dance artist Anyma — but in its average ticket price, which at $238 is roughly double those of Madison Square Garden ($133) or London's O2 Arena ($105). While much of the music industry debates rising ticket prices, Sphere has shown there's a vibrant market ready to pay a premium for special experiences delivered by top talent. A DOWNWARD TREND: This year's midyear charts are down significantly compared with 2024: Last year, the top 10 tours at this time had a combined gross of $1.4 billion, while in 2025, the top 10 outings have grossed a combined $1 billion, a drop of more than 28%. Among the top 50 tours, the combined gross disparity was less stark but still notable, going from $3.2 billion in 2024 to $2.5 billion in 2025, a drop of about 21%. But this shift doesn't necessarily signify weakness in the market. The main reason was show count: There have been fewer concerts in 2025 at the midyear point than there were in 2024. In 2024, the top 10 tours at midyear reported a combined 442 total shows for the period, compared with 245 in 2025, a 45% decline. For the top 50, the 1,425 shows reported in 2024 fell to 1,159 in 2025, a drop of 18.7%. On Billboard's Top Promoters chart, Live Nation's grosses were down to $2.2 billion in 2025 from $2.8 billion in 2024. But because shows are booked months, or sometimes over a year, in advance, changes in the number of total shows don't reveal much about consumer spending or demand in early 2025. The decline partially stems from timing. During a recent earnings call, Live Nation president/CEO Michael Rapino noted that more artists are waiting until the second and third quarters to launch their tours — and with more acts playing stadiums in 2025, more major tours are on the road in the summer, when the weather is better. The 2025 show count should increase in the next six months, which historically covers the busiest part of the year, especially in North America. Importantly, last year's touring numbers at midyear were unusually high thanks to U2's venue-opening Sphere residency, which grossed $231.6 million from 38 shows during that time. That tracking period also included dozens of concerts from three major tours (Madonna, P!nk and Luis Miguel) that led to a high show count. CHART STATS: Three acts in the 2025 midyear top 10 — Coldplay, P!nk and Eagles — also appeared in last year's midyear top 10. And three more among the top 10 — Paul McCartney, Bruno Mars and SEVENTEEN — ranked among the top 20 at midyear in 2024. But there are some notable differences in the music genres atop the chart. After three Latin tours reached the top 10 at midyear in 2024, only Shakira has done so in 2025. And after Travis Scott ranked No. 9 at midyear in 2024, no hip-hop artists cracked the top 10 in 2025. The highest-ranking hip-hop tour at midyear is Tyler, The Creator, who is No. 16 with $65.3 million grossed. When it comes to ticket prices, Eagles at Sphere had the highest average price among the top 10 tours of $285 per ticket, followed by Usher, who charged an average of $179, and P!nk, whose tickets averaged $174. The cheapest tickets among the top 10 tours were for Coldplay ($109), Mars ($118) and McCartney ($129). On average, the ticket price of the top 50 tours was $130, down 10% from 2024. On the Top Tours chart, 10 acts had an average ticket price that was under $100: Aventura ($99), Sebastian Maniscalco ($98), André Rieu ($94), Deftones ($88), Iron Maiden ($85), Trans-Siberian Orchestra ($84), Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds ($84), Cody Johnson ($77), Feid ($77) and Strait ($49). THE TOP 10: Keep scrolling for details on the top 10 touring artists of Billboard's midyear Boxscore period, tracking all shows worldwide from Oct. 1, 2024, to March 31, $73.2MTickets: 494KNumber of Shows: 41Where Was He?: North America Gross: $75.9MTickets: 436KNumber of Shows: 18Where Was She?: The United StatesGross: $76.4MTickets: 536KNumber of Shows: 11Where Was He?: Australia, New Zealand & the United States Gross: $88.9MTickets: 496KNumber of Shows: 38Where Was He?: Canada, the United States & his first show in LondonGross: $101MTickets: 849KNumber of Shows: 20Where Was He?: Brazil & Las Vegas Gross: $104.5MTickets: 810KNumber of Shows: 22Where Was He?: Europe & Latin America Gross: $112.2MTickets: 393KNumber of Shows: 24Where Were They?: Sphere in Las Vegas Gross: $120.9MTickets: 842KNumber of Shows: 30Where Were They?: Asia & the United StatesGross: $130MTickets: 1MNumber of Shows: 21Where Was She?: Mexico & South AmericaGross: $142.1MTickets: 1.3MNumber of Shows: 20Where Were They?: Australia, New Zealand, the United Arab Emirates & India A version of this story appears in the May 31, 2025, issue of Billboard. 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UPI
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley perform at CMA Fest
1 of 5 | Lainey Wilson performs on Day 1 of CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on Thursday. Photo by Camden Hall/UPI | License Photo June 6 (UPI) -- Lainey Wilson and Ella Langley were among the performers during Day 1 of the 52nd annual CMA Fest, which airs on ABC June 26. The festival kicked off Thursday and winds down Sunday in Nashville. The television special spans three hours and will be hosted by Cody Johnson and Ashley McBryde. Wilson wore a beige cowboy hat and vest, while Langley wore a one-shouldered black dress with matching gloves. Other performers during the event's first day included Darius Rucker, Jason Aldean, Brooks & Dunn, and Nashville actor Charles Esten. "CMA Fest is more than a festival -- it's a celebration of the connection between artists and fans, featuring hundreds of performances and collaborations across multiple stages, once-in-a-lifetime moments, and the vibrant energy of Nashville, all fueling something bigger than the event itself," an official synopsis reads. The television special will stream on Hulu June 27. CMA Awards: Chris Stapleton, Post Malone rock the stage Chris Stapleton (L) and Post Malone open the 2024 CMA Awards with a performance of their song "California Sober" in Nashville on November 20, 2024. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Carly Pearce to perform at the 2025 Great NYS Fair
SYRACUSE. N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Grammy award-winning country artist Carly Pearce is scheduled to perform at the 2025 Great New York State Fair. The Nashville star will be at the fair on Wednesday, August 27, at 8 p.m. Section III crowns three more boys lacrosse champions Her music, which includes four No. 1 hit singles, awards, and the story of leaving home at 16 years old to sing at Dollywood, goes to show how dedicated she is to her passion for country music. Her latest album, 'hummingbird,' received critical acclaim with its PLATINUM-certified lead single 'we don't fight anymore' featuring Chris Stapleton, earning Pearce her second Grammy nomination. 'We are so excited to host award-winning artist Carly Pearce, who has amazing talent and that will be sure to bring out a huge crowd,' said Julie LaFave, Fair Director. 'We're proud to be able to provide top-notch entertainment like this that will be sure to have fairgoers singing the night away.' The Fair starts Wednesday, August 20, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 1. All concerts are included in the price of admission, which is on sale now through the Fair's recently launched Star-Spangled Savings ticket sale promotion. The sale closes July 6 at midnight. Regular-priced admission tickets will be on sale through the end of the fair. All concerts currently announced are listed below. The website will be continuously updated with more shows. Artist: Place: Time: Date: The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA Chevy Court 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Nate Smith Suburban Park 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 Cheap Trick Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Steve Miller Band Suburban Park 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21 Lily Rose Chevy Court 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Neon Trees Chevy Court 6 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Jessie Murph Suburban Park 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 The Lady Gaga Tribute Chevy Court 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22 Kidz Bop Chevy Court 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Kameron Marlowe Chevy Court 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 O.A.R Suburban Park 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23 Los Lonely Boys Chevy Court 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 Busta Rhymes Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24 The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Chevy Court 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 98 Degrees Suburban Park 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25 Herman's Hermits Starring Peter Noone Chevy Court 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Sister Hazel Chevy Court 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 Red Hot Chilli Pipers Chevy Court 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Carly Pearce Suburban Park 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27 Maddie & Tae Chevy Court 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 DJ Pauly D Chevy Court 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29 Shaggy Suburban Park 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 Dionne Warwick Chevy Court 12 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 24K Magic – The Ultimate Bruno Mars Tribute Experience Chevy Court 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 +LIVE+ Suburban Park 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 1 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
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Chris Stapleton concert for June 4 rescheduled
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – The Chris Stapleton concert, originally scheduled for Wednesday, was rescheduled for next month. The Bon Secours Wellness Arena made a post on their Instagram page that the concert will be rescheduled for July 9. Tickets purchased will be honored for the concert's new date. Officials said that while en route to Greenville, tour production pieces were damaged that were critical for the show. The All-American Road Show will now start in Charlottesville on Friday, June 6. If you are unable to attend the concert at the rescheduled date, contact your point of purchase. Ticketmaster refund requests must be submitted by June 24. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
