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Daily Mirror
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Drake fans can see the star with VIP access through one website
Drake is just a few short weeks away from finally hitting the UK - and fans have many options to get involved now. Drake may have only just announced his upcoming tour across the UK, but it's right around the corner. Beginning at the end of next month, the Hotline Bling star will be hitting the road through arenas around Great Britain for a week's worth of shows. The Canadian rapper, who is best known for such hits as One Dance, God's Plan and many more, will be arriving at Birmingham's Utilita Arena and Manchester's Co-op Live for a collective six shows. There, he'll entertain almost 20,000 people per evening. When tickets for the shows were released last month, however, many of them sold out in no time. As a result, plenty of fans have been left wanting. Thankfully, there is still a bounty of VIP and hospitality tickets available right now on Seat Unique. And they include such benefits as advanced entry, catering and drinking options, premium seats, and more. Here's the breakdown: How to buy Drake VIP tickets now Drake VIP tickets are available right now from Seat Unique. This website specialises in giving fans an experience like no other to complement their concert tickets. For Drake's shows, that means all sorts of goodies. From private lounge access, food and drink options, exclusive official merchandise, and more. Here's the link fans need to buy tickets below. Otherwise, the full package contents is listed below. SEAT UNIQUE - Buy Drake VIP and hospitality tickets here. AMP tickets Early entry prior to general admission Enter via private VIP entrance A located on North side of the venue Premium seats with amazing views looking directly at the stage on Level 2 Opportunity to pre-order food & drink or upgrade to table service Access to a variety of premium bars and dining options including AMP Restaurant Access to AMP Club pre and post show Hideaway tickets The Hideaway by Seat Unique is an exclusive lounge with added entertainment and perks to ensure you have an unforgettable experience Enjoy early access to the Arena before general admission Watch the concert from premium seats, located in Block 103 The lounge transforms into the Official Co-op Live Premium Afterparty post-show with live entertainment, dance floor and private DJ to keep the night going Thoughtfully designed in-lounge experiences to elevate your night, from interactive photo opportunities to exclusive keepsakes to take home Bespoke cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired food menu curated by celebrity chef Simon Rimmer available to purchase within the lounge Armand de Brignac and Moet Hennessy champagne available to purchase within the lounge Dedicated Seat Unique hosts throughout the evening A digital pre-information pack to assist with travel advice and any FAQs Lounge tickets Exclusive access to the VIP Lounge before, during and after the show Views of the stage from the VIP Lounge Premium seats on Level 2, located directly outside your VIP lounge Food and drinks available to purchase at the Arena Private Suite tickets Exclusive access to a 16-seater box Early entry prior to general admission Arrive through a private VIP entrance Luxurious interiors Private viewing platform with your own private dancefloor Private bar and dedicated host Premium seating directly outside your box Option to add on food & beverage packages Access to The Atrium Club pre and post-show viagogo and resale tickets Sites such as viagogo, Stubhub, and Vivid Seats allow fans to buy resale tickets from other fans. However, it is important to note that ticket conditions often prohibit resale after initial purchase. Those tickets may not be valid for admittance to gigs. Fans intending to buy tickets for live events through resale websites should check the ticket terms and conditions, to confirm whether resale is prohibited, before they buy. Ticket terms and conditions can be checked with the original seller, such as Ticketmaster or Live Nation. If resale is prohibited, tickets bought second-hand could be voided and admission to the event refused. Otherwise, tickets are also readily available from resale websites, such as viagogo. These offer fans the chance to buy and sell tickets at their leisure, while focusing in on their most ideal seats. And, at the time of writing, some resale tickets are available right now for around £120 each. Here's the links: Drake - $OME $PECIAL $HOWS 4 UK 2025 Dates Sun Jul 20 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Mon Jul 21 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Weds Jul 23 – Birmingham, UK – Utilita Arena Fri Jul 25 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Sat Jul 26 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live Mon Jul 28 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Drake Breaks Record For Most Diamond-Certified Singles In RIAA History
Drake has separated himself from the pack even further. This week, the 38-year-old rapper broke the record for the most RIAA Diamond-certified singles in history after two of his classic songs broke the 10 million units threshold. 2009's 'Best I Ever Had' and 2013's 'Hold On, We're Going Home' featuring Majid Jordan were the latest Drizzy records to go Diamond, joining 'God's Plan,' 'One Dance,' 'Hotline Bling,' 'SICKO MODE,' 'Life Is Good,' 'Work,' 'Love Me,' and 'No Guidance.' These 10 records make him the first artist to reach that milestone, whether it be albums or songs. Garth Brooks runs behind him with nine Diamond-certified albums. Post Malone has 9 Diamond-certified singles. The Toronto superstar is also 2025's No. 1 best-selling artist in the United States based on total album units, according to Chart Data. LPs like Take Care and For All The Dogs still chart well, but it's the addition of his February collaboration with PARTYNEXTDOOR, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, that has aided in the milestone. Earlier this month, the 21-song effort officially crossed the one million units threshold, thus making it another Platinum album for the powerhouse. Drake added another No. 1 album to his resume with $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, which was also PARTYNEXTDOOR's first No. 1 album achieving the highest first-week sales. 'Gimme A Hug' was the initial standout record, debuting at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. 'Nokia' was more of a slow-riser, initially debuting at No. 10 but slowly climbing to No. 2. He added to the record's momentum with the greyscale 'Nokia' music video at the end of March, which was loaded with symbolism and cultural references to Toronto. Currently, the part-time crooner is inviting fans to conceive their own music video treatment for the cult favorite 'Somebody Loves Me,' so time will tell when that visual lands. More from Drake's Hotline Blings After Phone Number Gets Leaked During Livestream Joey Bada$$, Ab-Soul Trade Bars Amid Coastal Rhyme War With Ray Vaughn UMG Seeks To Dismiss Drake's Amended "Not Like Us" Defamation Lawsuit
Express Tribune
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Drake breaks RIAA record with 10 Diamond certifications across singles and collaborations
Drake has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the artist with the most RIAA Diamond certifications ever — a total of ten. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) confirmed the news on May 28, announcing that his singles 'Hold On, We're Going Home' and 'Best I Ever Had' have now reached Diamond status, joining an already impressive list. With this update, Drake's Diamond-certified catalog also includes hits like 'God's Plan,' 'One Dance,' 'Hotline Bling,' Travis Scott's 'SICKO MODE,' 'Life Is Good' with Future, Lil Wayne's 'Love Me,' and Chris Brown's 'No Guidance.' These achievements place Drake ahead of Garth Brooks and Post Malone, who each hold nine Diamond certifications. The RIAA celebrated the milestone with a social media post showcasing all 10 plaques. Drake now stands as the first artist to hit double-digit Diamond certifications across both singles and albums. An 11th certification may be on the horizon, with 'Nice for What' currently certified 9x Platinum. Fans quickly reacted on social media. 'You just simply can't say anything bad about this,' one person wrote. Others used the occasion to reference Drake's ongoing rivalry with Kendrick Lamar, commenting, 'Looks like the 20v1 didn't work out!' Beyond the certifications, Drake continues to stay active. In February, he released his collaborative album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U with PARTYNEXTDOOR, with two tracks still charting on the Billboard Hot 100. This summer, he's scheduled to headline all three nights of Wireless Festival in London from July 11–13 and is also planning the return of OVO Fest in Toronto. Drake's consistency and dominance show no signs of slowing down.
Perth Now
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Drake confirms return of OVO Fest in summer 2025
Drake has confirmed OVO Fest is returning in 2025. The 'God's Plan' hitmaker was a surprise guest during Central Cee's concert at History in Toronto on Saturday (24.05.25). As well as performing 'Nokia' from his joint LP with PartyNextDoor, '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U', he revealed his label's music event, which he founded in 2010, and last took place in 2022, will be back this summer. Drake said from the balcony: 'I'll see you this summer, by the way. OVO Fest will be back this year.' Teasing grime star Central Cee's appearance at the festival, he went on: "We'll need you there for that. 'That guy right there, that's my f****** brother. I've seen this guy from day one, a humble spirit, a hard worker. This man observed all he needed to observe. This guy put the work in, made the songs. He's one of the best people I know. The realest.' The 2022 OVO Fest featured performances from fellow rappers Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj. Meanwhile, Smiley recently teased Drake is working on new music. The 27-year-old rapper - who is signed to the 'Hotline Bling' hitmaker's record label, OVO Sound - claimed in a video on his Instagram Stories that Drake, 38, has been working on new material during events, as well as on the set of Drake's 'Nokia' music video. Smiley - whose real name is Alexander Morand, said in the clip - which was shared by Drake: "Brother, I'm telling you, I seen him the other day. 'We're at a party and he was in the other room by himself eating pasta with wired headphones writing music while we have a whole party going on. He's on a different mode right now. 'Even at the 'Nokia' video shoot, during breaks, he had a bunch of producers and he was just recording. "So he's in that crazy mode, right now. (sic)' Smiley - who collaborated with Drake on 'Over The Top' in 2021 - made the comments just weeks after Drake confirmed he is working on a new album, which he spilled is "a slap" on Adin Ross' livestream on Kick. Drake said: "Thank you to everybody that's streaming the album. Every time, every journey. Working on a new album, it's a slap." Asked if it's a solo record, he replied: "Yeah." '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U' was released in February and was an instant chart-topper. The five-time Grammy winner's confirmation of a new LP came just months after he told the crowd during his 'Anita Max Win' tour at RAC Arena in Peth, Australia, in February that he is working on an untitled LP, which he described as a "one-on-one talk" with his fans. Drake said of his first solo LP since 2023's 'For All the Dogs': "I got a new album coming out on Valentine's Day with PARTYNEXTDOOR. It's called '$ome $exy $ongs 4 U.' 'And you know, eventually when the time is right, Drizzy Drake alone by himself is gonna have to have a one-on-one talk to y'all. "When the time is right, I'll be back with another album, a one-on-one conversation with y'all that you need to hear."
Winnipeg Free Press
15-05-2025
- Winnipeg Free Press
U.S. academics warn Drake suit could have ‘dangerous' ripple effects on rap music
TORONTO – Four U.S. academics say a 'dangerous' precedent could be set for rap music if Drake wins his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group. New documents filed in a New York court ask the presiding judge to dismiss the 'God's Plan' rapper's case against his own label over their role in Kendrick Lamar's hit 'Not Like Us.' The submission was made on Wednesday by a group of criminology and law professors who have published studies on rap history and how the music is used in court cases. The academics say diss tracks are 'hyperbolic forms of creative expression,' and that taking them literally could encourage further racial prejudice in the legal system. At issue are the lyrics of Lamar's 'Not Like Us,' in particular a line in which Drake says he's falsely branded as a pedophile. None of the allegations have been proven in court. Drake's lawyers did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The group of academics does not directly reference Lamar's use of 'certified pedophiles' in their court documents, but they warn that if Drake succeeds in his suit, it could threaten U.S. free speech protections. Their filing states that the documents were prepared independently of either party. They say Universal's counsel indicated it would not oppose the motion, while Drake's legal team did not respond. 'A thorough understanding of (rap lyrics) is necessary not only to assess the defamation claim at issue in this case but to prevent the harms that arise when courts treat rap lyrics as confessions or factual representations,' the academics wrote. Drake's original lawsuit alleges that Universal's actions in publishing and promoting 'Not Like Us,' a song that it says also calls for 'violent retribution' against Drake. It cites incidents at his Toronto home, including intruders shooting a security guard and two attempted break-ins. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. He also alleges the song damaged his reputation and his brand's value before his contract renegotiation with the company this year. It further alleges UMG — the parent record label for Drake and Lamar — chose profits over the safety of its artists. Lamar is not named in the suit. Universal Music Group is one of the largest labels in the world, with many smaller labels under its umbrella. Drake is signed to its Republic Records division, while Lamar is part of Interscope Records. — with files from The Associated Press This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 15, 2025.
