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Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Central Cee lifts the lid off Spark Arena in Auckland as rapper kicks off Down Under leg of world tour
British rap phenomenon Central Cee has officially kicked off the final leg of his mammoth three month world tour Down Under. Kicking things off in Auckland on Friday night, the tracksuit-clad star had thousands of attendees shaking off their winter blues and belting out every word to his TikTok viral lyrics. Fresh off the back of his highly anticipated debut album Can't Rush Greatness, the London-born hitmaker is concluding his most ambitious run of arena shows yet. After scoring a cracking #91 spot in the Hottest 100 of 2024 with his undeniable banger 'BAND4BAND' alongside Lil Baby, there is no doubt these shows are going to be nothing short of insane. ' New Zealand what the hell,' the rapper captioned a fan-made video of the crowds at Spark Arena creating a sea of phone lights to 'Now We're Strangers.' From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Fresh off the back of his highly anticipated debut album Can't Rush Greatness , the London-born hitmaker is embarking on his most ambitious run of arena shows yet Earlier in the day, Cee went incognito at an Auckland café, where he stepped out with a black bucket hat pulled down over his head. He posted a short clip with a location tag to his Instagram Stories, as he leaned down to pat the dog of an unsuspecting customer who paid him no mind. Cee took to the stage wearing a Pounamu, also known as New Zealand jade or greenstone, in a small gesture of appreciation to Māori customs (Tikanga). The rapper, real name Oakley Neil Caesar-Su, will make his grand entrance on Australian soil on Sunday at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre. He will then travel to Sydney for another one-night-only concert at Quodos Bank Arena on Wednesday June 25, followed by Melbourne on June 28, before wrapping up in Perth on July 2. The 25-year-old caused chaos and confusion in the Harbour City during his last visit in January, when a surprise visit to Oxford Street saw thousands of fans swarm the area. The London-born artist visited the suburb of Paddington to promote his streetwear clothing label Syna World. However, pandemonium filled the streets as a throng of fans lined up from 4am around the block hoping to see him in the flesh. Kicking things off in Auckland on Friday night, the tracksuit-clad star had thousands of attendees shaking off their winter blues and belting out every word to his TikTok viral lyrics Crowds at the Central Cee concert at Spark Arena in Auckland on Friday He rose to fame in 2021 with his hit single Obsessed With You and in 2023 he scored his first number one in Australia with his song Sprinter In the afternoon, they were finally rewarded when Cee arrived in his limo and was escorted into a store by his security team. Cee looked to be in good spirits as he waved to his adoring fans, who were heard loudly chanting his name and fighting to catch sight of the adored rapper. Fortunately, Cee was thrilled to oblige and looked every inch the rap star in stylish branded streetwear as he posed for photos and entertained the crowd. The rapper had the roaring crowd in the palm of his hands as many forked out hundreds of dollars to purchase one of his streetwear hoodies and jackets. His brief appearance thrilled his legion of supporters and left them screaming for more. Cee waved to them goodbye as he was driven away by his entourage. He rose to fame in 2021 with his hit single Obsessed With You and in 2023 he scored his first number one in Australia with his song Sprinter. His unique hip hop style has seen him work with a host of other popular artists, including Australian rapper The Kid Laroi and South Korean star Jungkook.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
‘Blue Electric Light Tour 2025' Comes To Spark Arena
(16 June 2025) – Today, 4-time GRAMMY® Award-winning writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and all around multi-hyphenate icon, Lenny Kravitz announces his first ever tour to Aotearoa New Zealand as part of his globally praised Blue Electric Light Tour presented by TEG Live. On Saturday 15 November, Kravitz and his band will make their highly anticipated debut in New Zealand for one night only at Spark Arena. Tickets for the Aotearoa leg of the Blue Electric Light Tour 2025 will be available on pre-sale via the Artist on Tuesday 17 June, 9am – Thursday 19 June, 9am (local time) and TEG Live and Ticketmaster on Thursday 19 June, 10am – Friday 20 June at 9am (local time). General public tickets will be available on Friday, 20 June at 10am (local time) from ' We're thrilled to welcome Lenny Kravitz and his band to New Zealand for the first time! This dynamic live show is not to be missed. Lenny will perform all the hits, along with fan favourites from Blue Electric Light. The energy, vocal power, and stage presence of Kravitz and his exhilarating band are truly outstanding.' TEG LIVE The Blue Electric Light Tour 2025 continues what Billboard calls the 'Lennaissance,' a period of worldwide success for Kravitz, who released his critically-acclaimed 12th studio album Blue Electric Light last year. The Associated Press described the project as ' glorious… the rocker's best stuff in years,' while NPR called it a ' kaleidoscope of soaring rock, psychedelic funk, gentle soul and more.' Also, Kravitz was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the 'Music Icon Award' at the 2024 People's Choice Awards, the 'Best Rock Award' at the 2024 Video Music Awards and the CFDA's 'Fashion Icon Award.' Kravitz recently took Europe by storm on his Blue Electric Light Tour. ABOUT LENNY KRAVITZ Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race, and class over the course of a three decade-plus musical career. Revelling in the soul, rock, and funk influences of the sixties and seventies, the writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has won four GRAMMY® Awards. In 2023, Kravitz debuted the anthemic 'Road To Freedom,' a song he wrote, performed, and produced specifically for the much-buzzed-about Netflix film, Rustin. The track, which can be heard HERE, plays over the film's end title credits. In conjunction with the release of the song, Kravitz secured a Golden Globe nomination for 'Best Original Song – Motion Picture', a Critics Choice Award nomination for 'Best Song,' and the Guild of Music Supervisors Award nomination for 'Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film' for the soul-stirring anthem. In addition to his twelve albums, which have sold 40 million worldwide, his creative firm Kravitz Design Inc. touts an impressive portfolio of noteworthy ventures, including hotel properties, condominium projects, private residences, and high-end legendary brands like Rolex, Leica and Dom Perignon. In 2022, he launched his own ultra-premium spirits brand, Nocheluna Sotol—a distillate from Chihuahua, Mexico derived from the sotol plant. Kravitz is the author of Flash, a book which showcases unique rock photography. His recent memoir, Let Love Rule, also landed him on The New York Times' Best Sellers List. Kravitz currently serves as the brand ambassador and global face for YSL Beauty's Y cologne and is the global ambassador for luxury watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre. This multidimensional artist has also segued into film, appearing as Cinna in the box-office hits, The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, as well as in the critically acclaimed films Precious and The Butler.
Scoop
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
‘Blue Electric Light Tour 2025' Comes To Spark Arena
(16 June 2025) – Today, 4-time GRAMMY® Award-winning writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and all around multi-hyphenate icon, Lenny Kravitz announces his first ever tour to Aotearoa New Zealand as part of his globally praised Blue Electric Light Tour presented by TEG Live. On Saturday 15 November, Kravitz and his band will make their highly anticipated debut in New Zealand for one night only at Spark Arena. Tickets for the Aotearoa leg of the Blue Electric Light Tour 2025 will be available on pre-sale via the Artist on Tuesday 17 June, 9am – Thursday 19 June, 9am (local time) and TEG Live and Ticketmaster on Thursday 19 June, 10am – Friday 20 June at 9am (local time). General public tickets will be available on Friday, 20 June at 10am (local time) from ' We're thrilled to welcome Lenny Kravitz and his band to New Zealand for the first time! This dynamic live show is not to be missed. Lenny will perform all the hits, along with fan favourites from Blue Electric Light. The energy, vocal power, and stage presence of Kravitz and his exhilarating band are truly outstanding.' TEG LIVE The Blue Electric Light Tour 2025 continues what Billboard calls the 'Lennaissance,' a period of worldwide success for Kravitz, who released his critically-acclaimed 12th studio album Blue Electric Light last year. The Associated Press described the project as ' glorious… the rocker's best stuff in years,' while NPR called it a ' kaleidoscope of soaring rock, psychedelic funk, gentle soul and more.' Also, Kravitz was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the 'Music Icon Award' at the 2024 People's Choice Awards, the 'Best Rock Award' at the 2024 Video Music Awards and the CFDA's 'Fashion Icon Award.' Kravitz recently took Europe by storm on his Blue Electric Light Tour. LENNY KRAVITZ BLUE ELECTRIC LIGHT 2025 NEW ZEALAND TOUR DATE Saturday, 15 November | Auckland | Spark Arena TICKETS ON SALE ON FRIDAY 20 JUNE 2025 AT 10AM (local time) ABOUT LENNY KRAVITZ Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race, and class over the course of a three decade-plus musical career. Revelling in the soul, rock, and funk influences of the sixties and seventies, the writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has won four GRAMMY® Awards. In 2023, Kravitz debuted the anthemic 'Road To Freedom,' a song he wrote, performed, and produced specifically for the much-buzzed-about Netflix film, Rustin. The track, which can be heard HERE, plays over the film's end title credits. In conjunction with the release of the song, Kravitz secured a Golden Globe nomination for 'Best Original Song - Motion Picture', a Critics Choice Award nomination for 'Best Song,' and the Guild of Music Supervisors Award nomination for 'Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film' for the soul-stirring anthem. In addition to his twelve albums, which have sold 40 million worldwide, his creative firm Kravitz Design Inc. touts an impressive portfolio of noteworthy ventures, including hotel properties, condominium projects, private residences, and high-end legendary brands like Rolex, Leica and Dom Perignon. In 2022, he launched his own ultra-premium spirits brand, Nocheluna Sotol—a distillate from Chihuahua, Mexico derived from the sotol plant. Kravitz is the author of Flash, a book which showcases unique rock photography. His recent memoir, Let Love Rule, also landed him on The New York Times' Best Sellers List. Kravitz currently serves as the brand ambassador and global face for YSL Beauty's Y cologne and is the global ambassador for luxury watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre. This multidimensional artist has also segued into film, appearing as Cinna in the box-office hits, The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, as well as in the critically acclaimed films Precious and The Butler.
Scoop
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Lenny Kravitz Announces New Zealand
Today, 4-time GRAMMY® Award-winning writer, producer, multi-instrumentalist and all around multi-hyphenate icon, Lenny Kravitz announces his first ever tour to Aotearoa New Zealand as part of his globally praised Blue Electric Light Tour presented by TEG Live. On Saturday 15 November, Kravitz and his band will make their highly anticipated debut in New Zealand for one night only at Spark Arena. Tickets for the Aotearoa leg of the Blue Electric Light Tour 2025 will be available on pre-sale via the Artist on Tuesday 17 June, 9am – Thursday 19 June, 9am (local time) and TEG Live and Ticketmaster on Thursday 19 June, 10am – Friday 20 June at 9am (local time). General public tickets will be available on Friday, 20 June at 10am (local time) from ' We're thrilled to welcome Lenny Kravitz and his band to New Zealand for the first time! This dynamic live show is not to be missed. Lenny will perform all the hits, along with fan favourites from Blue Electric Light. The energy, vocal power, and stage presence of Kravitz and his exhilarating band are truly outstanding.' TEG LIVE The Blue Electric Light Tour 2025 continues what Billboard calls the 'Lennaissance,' a period of worldwide success for Kravitz, who released his critically-acclaimed 12th studio album Blue Electric Light last year. The Associated Press described the project as ' glorious… the rocker's best stuff in years,' while NPR called it a ' kaleidoscope of soaring rock, psychedelic funk, gentle soul and more.' Also, Kravitz was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the 'Music Icon Award' at the 2024 People's Choice Awards, the 'Best Rock Award' at the 2024 Video Music Awards and the CFDA's 'Fashion Icon Award.' Kravitz recently took Europe by storm on his Blue Electric Light Tour. About Lenny Kravitz Regarded as one of the preeminent rock musicians of our time, Lenny Kravitz has transcended genre, style, race, and class over the course of a three decade-plus musical career. Revelling in the soul, rock, and funk influences of the sixties and seventies, the writer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist has won four GRAMMY® Awards. In 2023, Kravitz debuted the anthemic 'Road To Freedom,' a song he wrote, performed, and produced specifically for the much-buzzed-about Netflix film, Rustin. The track, which can be heard HERE, plays over the film's end title credits. In conjunction with the release of the song, Kravitz secured a Golden Globe nomination for 'Best Original Song - Motion Picture', a Critics Choice Award nomination for 'Best Song,' and the Guild of Music Supervisors Award nomination for 'Best Song Written and/or Recorded for a Film' for the soul-stirring anthem. In addition to his twelve albums, which have sold 40 million worldwide, his creative firm Kravitz Design Inc. touts an impressive portfolio of noteworthy ventures, including hotel properties, condominium projects, private residences, and high-end legendary brands like Rolex, Leica and Dom Perignon. In 2022, he launched his own ultra-premium spirits brand, Nocheluna Sotol—a distillate from Chihuahua, Mexico derived from the sotol plant. Kravitz is the author of Flash, a book which showcases unique rock photography. His recent memoir, Let Love Rule, also landed him on The New York Times' Best Sellers List. Kravitz currently serves as the brand ambassador and global face for YSL Beauty's Y cologne and is the global ambassador for luxury watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre. This multidimensional artist has also segued into film, appearing as Cinna in the box-office hits, The Hunger Games and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, as well as in the critically acclaimed films Precious and The Butler.
Scoop
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scoop
OneRepublic Announce Eagerly Awaited Return To Australia And New Zealand For The Sweet Escape Tour 2026
Today GRAMMY® nominated US band OneRepublic, headed up by acclaimed singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, announce their highly anticipated return to Australia and New Zealand for The Sweet Escape Tour in February 2026. Special guest is award-winning pop superstar Zara Larsson. OneRepublic played to full houses across Australia and New Zealand in 2023, the band warmly embraced by local audiences, whilst Zara Larsson makes her long-awaited debut in the market following a string of airplay and chart hits, ready to share her high energy live show with fans. The Sweet Escape Tour commences at Auckland's Spark Arena on February 4, followed by Qudos Bank Arena Sydney on February 6, HOTA Outdoors on Gold Coast on February 11, Brisbane's Riverstage on February 12, Sidney Myer Music Bowl, Melbourne on February 15, before concluding in Perth at RAC Arena on February 18. Mastercard cardholders have special access to presale tickets in Australia and New Zealand. Mastercard Presale commences on Wednesday, May 28 at 1pm, concluding on Friday, May 30 at 1pm. Plus, preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets is available from Friday May 30 at 2pm. Check out for details. One NZ customers can be among the first to secure tickets during a pre-sale starting Wednesday, May 28 at 1pm. Head to My Live Nation members can secure tickets during the exclusive pre-sale commencing Thursday, May 29 at 1pm, concluding on Friday, May 30 at 1pm. General public tickets on sale Friday, May 30 at 2pm. All times are local. Notes: Since the group's debut, OneRepublic has amassed over 5 billion streams on Spotify alone. The band released their debut album, Dreaming Out Loud, in 2007, including the 20 million selling hit single 'Apologize,' which shattered digital sales and airplay records worldwide and earned them a GRAMMY® nomination. The group's 2009 sophomore album, Waking Up, featured the smash singles 'All the Right Moves,' 'Secrets' and 'Good Life.' Shortly after in 2013, the band released their certified-platinum album, Native, which included the No. 1 hit and 41 million selling single 'Counting Stars.' OneRepublic released Oh My My, their fourth album in 2016 and their fifth album, Human, in 2021. In 2022, OneRepublic released their smash hit 'I Ain't Worried,' which was featured in the blockbuster hit, Top Gun: Maverick and boasts over 3 billion streams. In April of 2024, the group released their smash hit single with David Guetta, "I Don't Wanna Wait,' which has amassed over 130 million streams globally since its release. They also shared "Nobody (from Kaiju No.8),' which serves as the end credit song for the hugely successful manga-turned-Anime series Kaiju. No 8. Additionally, the group collaborated with Italian Electronic group Meduza and German artist Leony for the release of "Fire,' the official song for the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. Following the release of these singles, OneRepublic debuted their sixth album, Artificial Paradise, in July, featuring hits like 'Hurt' and 'Sink or Swim.' In the fall they released the deluxe of the album, which included their collaboration with Jelly Roll and acoustic versions of their hit songs. Most recently, the group released their track, 'Chasing Paradise', with Kygo to rave reviews. OneRepublic is singer/songwriter and lead vocalist Ryan Tedder, guitarists Zach Filkins and Drew Brown, keys player Brian Willett, bassist and cellist Brent Kutzle, and drummer Eddie Fisher. Zara Larsson, "One of pop's biggest and outspoken young stars' (The Guardian), provokes and pushes pop culture forward, with enlightened and energised anthems that soar and seduce all at once. With every move, she continues to quietly make history and break records: her platinum-certified 2017 full-length, So Good, notably stands out as one of the most-streamed debuts on Spotify by a female artist ever. Zara's growing catalogue boasts one smash after another, from 'Never Forget You', 'Lush Life', and 'Ain't My Fault' to Clean Bandit collaboration 'Symphony'. Along the way, she has received awards and nominations ranging from the Swedish Grammys, BRITS and MTV EMAs to even gracing the stage of the Nobel Peace Prize. Larsson has entered a brazen new era with 'Pretty Ugly'. The electro-blasted single and its gloriously messy music video lean all the way into the idea that — as Zara sings — 'sometimes a girl don't wanna be well-behaved.' The new song arrives ahead of Zara's fourth international album — coming later this year.
