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Toronto concert guide: 42 of the biggest and best shows to check out this summer
With the 50,000-capacity Rogers Stadium set to open at the end of June, summer 2025 might be the biggest season for live music in Toronto in years. Whether you're looking to join the crowds in Downsview Park or searching for a more intimate show in the city, here's a comprehensive guide to the biggest and best gigs between June and September. The Big Ones Coldplay July 7-8, 11-12 at Rogers Stadium Coldplay's Jonny Buckland, Chris Martin, Will Champion and Guy Berryman perform at the Rose Bowl in 2023. CP An astonishing 200,000 Coldplay fans are set to descend on North York this summer for the band's four-show residency at Rogers Stadium. The British pop-rock veterans have been on the road for more than two years on the globe-trotting Music of the Spheres World Tour, which has already grossed more than $1.25 billion dollars and been attended by more than 10 million fans. The colourful, environmentally friendly spectacle will feature songs spanning the band's nearly 30-year career and will feature support from two emerging international talents: Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna and Nigerian artist Ayra Starr. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Find tickets here. Music $650 to see Coldplay? Toronto ticket prices have spiralled out of control. How did we get here? Richie Assaly Blackpink July 22-23 at Rogers Stadium HODELETE NC Blackpink's Jisoo, clockwise from bottom left, Rose, Jennie and Lisa in 'Light Up the Sky.' (�Courtesy of YG/Netflix/TNS) Courtesy of YG TNS The biggest girl group on planet Earth is returning to Toronto for two dates as part of their first-ever all-stadium world tour, which kicks off in their native South Korea in early July. Find tickets here. The Weeknd, Playboi Carti & Mike Dean July 27-28 and Aug. 7-8 at Rogers Centre The Weeknd performing during the 2022 'After Hours Til Dawn' stadium tour at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Aug. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. Paul R. Giunta / THE CANADIAN PRESS Will this be the last chance to see The Weeknd perform on home soil? The Toronto R&B and pop superstar, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, recently told the New York Times that he plans to bid farewell to his shadowy alter ego following the release of 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' a thriller film that was released as a companion to his 2025 album of the same name. Later, he told EW that though the film feels like the death of his moniker, 'it could also just be a rebirth.' Regardless of what happens down the road, fans won't want to miss a chance to see The Weeknd on the massive stage at Rogers Centre alongside the ultra-popular rage-rap pioneer Playboi Carti and legendary producer Mike Dean. Find tickets here. Tate McRae Aug. 19-20 at Scotiabank Arena Tate McRae performs during iHeartRadio Hot 99.5's Jingle Ball 2024 Presented By Capital One at Capital One Arena on December 17, 2024 in Washington, DC. Michael Loccisano / Getty Images After appearing on 'Saturday Night Live' and winning a boatload of Junos — including single of the year, album of the year, artist of the year and pop album of the year — Calgary's homegrown pop star is hitting the road for The Miss Possessive Tour in support of her third studio album 'So Close to What.' McRae's first ever arena tour includes two stops in Toronto in August. Find tickets here. Oasis Aug. 24-25 at Rogers Stadium An Oasis fan is photographed next to a new mural depicting Liam and Noel Gallagher of Oasis, on August 28, 2024 in Manchester, England. Christopher Furlong / Getty Images It's finally happening. After flaming out more than 15 years ago, Oasis is finally set to reunite in what was long thought an impossibility. And if the infamously combative Gallagher brothers can keep things civil for just a few weeks longer, they will grace the stage of Rogers Stadium for two nights in late August. Fingers crossed, and good luck grabbing tickets if you haven't already. Find tickets here. Music Oasis is back! To celebrate, we found the 10 funniest Liam and Noel Gallagher moments Richie Assaly System of a Down with Deftones Sept. 3-4 at Rogers Stadium System of a Down will play in Toronto this summer with Deftones. In May, footage emerged on social media from a System of a Down (SOAD) concert in Brazil, and it looked absolutely bonkers. To the average music fan, the clip looks like chaos, but to those who grew up in the nu-metal trenches, it looks like heaven. In what will be their first show in Toronto in more than a decade, SOAD will be joined by fellow '90s alternative metal titans Deftones in what is sure to be two rowdy shows at Rogers Stadium this September. Find tickets here. Morgan Wallen Sept. 4-5 at Rogers Centre Country superstar Morgan Wallen can't seem to avoid controversy, but that hasn't stopped him from becoming one of the most popular crossover country acts in North America. The Tennessee singer's latest album — the 37-track 'I'm the Problem' — easily reached No.1 on the Billboard 200 in May, making it the singer's third consecutive chart-topping album. Wallen is bringing the road show to Toronto for two mega-shows at Rogers Centre with Miranda Lambert and Gavin Adcock this September. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Find tickets here. Lady Gaga Sept. 10-11, 13 at Scotiabank Arena Lady Gaga gave a free concert in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday night in front of at least a million fans who poured onto Copacabana Beach for the biggest show of her career. (AP Video / May 4, 2025) The Little Monsters are in for a big treat this September when Lady Gaga returns to Toronto for The Mayhem Ball, which was announced following the overwhelming response to the artist's headlining set at Coachella, along with promotional concerts in Rio, Mexico City and Singapore. In a statement explaining her decision to perform at arenas (smaller venues than stadiums, where she has performed in the past), Gaga described the spectacle as 'designed to be the kind of theatrical and electrifying experience that brings 'Mayhem' to life exactly how I envision it.' Good news for those who managed to get tickets. Bad news for those who are still on the hunt. Find tickets here. Tyler, The Creator July 24-25 at Scotiabank Arena Tyler, the Creator, seen here at the 2018 Grammys in New York City, will bring his 'Chromakopia' world tour to Toronto next July. Christopher Polk Getty Images Released last October, Tyler, the Creator's 'Chromakopia' landed on the Star's list of top albums of 2024. To support the record, the eccentric hip hop shape-shifter will be heading out on a world tour with Lil Yachty and Paris Texas, including two dates in Toronto. Find tickets here. Nine Inch Nails Aug. 23 at Scotiabank Arena Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross are taking a break from composing incredible film scores to get the band back together. Though Nine Inch Nails haven't released any new music in half a decade, the industrial rock titans will hit the road for the first time since 2022 with support from German electro-house producer Boys Noize. Find tickets here. Dua Lipa Sept. 1-2 at Scotiabank Arena Dua Lipa performing at Austin City Limits in October, 2024. Jack Plunkett/AP It's been more than two years since disco-pop superstar Dua Lipa tore the roof off Scotiabank Arena, but she's finally plotting her return. She'll perform two shows at the same venue in September in support of her third studio album, 'Radical Optimism.' Find tickets here. Hozier Sept. 10 at Rogers Stadium When the heck did Hozier get so big? The Irish singer-songwriter, who first hit the scene in 2013 with the hit song 'Take Me to Church,' has quietly emerged as one of the biggest artists in modern rock. In recent years, the handsome rock star has played the Danforth, the Rebel and various other venues in Toronto. But this September, he's graduated to the big leagues and will play to tens of thousands of fans at Rogers Stadium. Find tickets here. Legends and Legacy Acts Mavis Staples June 23 at Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres Mavis Staples performs onstage with The Celebration Gospel Choir in 2019. Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP Mavis Staples is a true icon of American culture: a legendary blues, gospel and R&B singer; a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; a civil rights activist and an uncompromising voice for peace. This summer, the 85-year-old will grace the stage of the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatres as a headliner for the 38th annual Toronto Jazz Festival. It's a show music fans will not want to miss. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Find tickets here. Music Toronto Jazz Fest announces full lineup, with Mavis Staples, Jeff Goldblum and Broken Social Scene slated as headliners Richie Assaly James Taylor June 27 at Budweiser Stage Picture this: You and a loved one, watching the sun set over Lake Ontario on a long summer evening, as the sweet, dulcet voice of James Taylor floats gently into your ears. This relaxing experience can be your reality for a very reasonable price, with the soft rock prince set to perform at the Bud Stage alongside his 'All-Star Band' this June. Find tickets here. Stevie Nicks Aug. 15 at Scotiabank Arena Once dubbed the Reigning Queen of Rock and Roll, Stevie Nicks is showing no sign of slowing down some six decades into her storied career. The Fleetwood Mac frontwoman and acclaimed songwriter will grace the stage at Scotiabank this August, where she'll play songs from across her sprawling catalogue. Find tickets here. Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts Aug. 17 & 19 at Budweiser Stage Neil Young performs onstage at the Greek Theatre on April 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Kevin Winter Getty Images Neil Young is nearly 80, but the beloved Canadian rock star seems to possess boundless amounts of energy. He's got a new protest album on the way this summer (a recent single about electric cars takes a shot at Elon Musk) and is hitting the road for the Love Earth world tour, where he'll perform alongside the Chrome Hearts, a new band made up of guitarist Micah Nelson, bassist Corey McCormick, drummer Anthony LoGerfo and organist Spooner Oldham. Find tickets here. Music Neil Young renews attacks on Trump, calls the U.S. government 'out of control' Richie Assaly The Who Sept. 2, 4 at Budweiser Stage 'All good things must come to an end,' guitarist and vocalist Pete Townshend wrote in a statement announcing The Who's North American farewell tour, which is being touted as the 'grand finale of their illustrious six-decade career.' Though this is far from the first time The Who has said goodbye — fans note that the British rock band has embarked on several 'farewell' tours dating back to 1982 — it's probably worth seeing Townshend and singer Roger Daltrey while you still can. Find tickets here. Let's Get Nostalgic Dave Matthews Band July 8 at Budweiser Stage Sure, DMB is not the coolest band in the world, but they are considered one of the great live acts, known for their epic jams and for their experimental renditions of songs spanning their 35-year career. So why not 'Crash' into the Bud Stage on a warm July evening and enjoy the sweet sounds of Charlottesville's finest? Find tickets here. Wu-Tang Clan July 14 at Scotiabank Arena RZA, left, and Ghostface Killah of Wu-Tang Clan perform during KAABOO 2019 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds on Sept. 13, 2019, in San Diego. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File) Could this really be the end of Wu-Tang? 'This is a special moment for me and all my Wu brothers to run around the globe together one more time and spread the Wu swag, music, and culture,' RZA said in a statement, which describes the 'The Final Chamber' as a farewell tour for the legendary Staten Island hip hop collective. The show will feature all the surviving members of the Clan — RZA, GZA, Raekwon, Ghostface Killah, Method Man, Inspectah Deck, U-God, Masta Killa, and Cappadonna — along with Ol' Dirty Bastard's son, Young Dirty Bastard. If you're going to the Toronto show, be sure to arrive in time to check out the opening set from the hip hop superduo Run the Jewels. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Find tickets here. The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World & New Found Glory July 23 at Budweiser Stage What do the Offspring, Jimmy Eat World and New Found Glory have in common? Beyond the fact that they were all massive Y2K-era rock bands, I'm not really sure! But the fellas will all share the Bud Stage this July for the 'Supercharged' tour, launched in support of the Offspring's latest album, released last year. Find tickets here. Where The Party At Tour July 31 at Budweiser Stage Are you looking to party like it's 2001? Then grab your Diesel jeans and buy yourself a ticket to the Where The Party At Tour at Bud Stage. The mini festival's lineup features some of the biggest hitters from the Y2K era of hip hop and R&B, including Nelly, Ja Rule, Eve, Chingy and St. Lunatics. Find tickets here. Goo Goo Dolls and Dashboard Confessional Aug. 10 at Budweiser Stage There are few things better than an outdoor concert on a hot summer day, but if you're a Goo Goo Dolls fan, you might find yourself praying for rain. This August, the post-grunge pop rock band from Buffalo will be joined by the emo-rock group Dashboard Confessional at Bud Stage for what is sure to be a night of tight jeans and big emotions. If there is indeed rain in the forecast, don't worry about an umbrella. Just feel that rain on your skin. Find tickets here. Lil Wayne Aug. 11 at Budweiser Stage Lil Wayne performs during the MTV Video Music Awards. Charles Sykes / Charles Sykes/Invision/AP 'Tha Carter VI,' Lil Wayne's first studio album in half a decade, was not exactly a masterpiece, but the New Orleans rapper remains among the most beloved and influential artists in the history of hip hop. He'll hit Bud Stage in August alongside Tyga and Belly Gang Kushington, and there's a halfway decent chance that one Drake might show up, too. Find tickets here. Music Review Drake's Young Money reunion with Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj was a thrillingly nostalgic act of mythmaking Richie Assaly Pulp Sept. 16 at Budweiser Stage Earlier this spring, Pulp released 'More,' the legendary Britpop band's first record in 24 years. In a press release, frontman Jarvis Cocker said the album was recorded over three weeks: 'the shortest amount of time a Pulp album has ever taken to record,' adding that it was 'obviously ready to happen.' Now, the band is sharing that sense of renewal with the 'Common People' on a tour that will stop at Bud Stage in September. Find tickets here. Hometown Heroes Broken Social Scene June 21 at History Why not celebrate the official start of summer with the triumphant sounds of Broken Social Scene? Toronto's most influential indie rock collective will be throwing a massive party at History as part of this year's Jazz Fest, and it's sure to be a blast. Fans can prepare for the show by listening to 'Anthems,' a brand new celebration of the band's 2002 classic 'You Forgot It in People,' which features covers from Maggie Rogers and Sylvan Esso, Toro y Moi, Middle Kids, the Weather Station and many more. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Find tickets here. Music Broken Social Scene is celebrating their 20th anniversary with two shows at Massey Hall Richie Assaly Pup July 13-15, 17-19 at various venues. Toronto punk band PUP, from left, Nestor Chumak, Stefan Babcock, Steve Sladkowski and Zack Mykula. Vanessa Heins / Submitted Toronto punk rock titans Pup are celebrating the release of their fifth LP, 'Who Will Look After the Dogs?' with an exciting and unique concept: starting in mid-July, the band will perform a string of six shows, starting with a small house show and moving to progressively larger venues throughout the week — Sneaky Dee's, Lee's Palace, Opera House, The Danforth — and culminating with a massive concert at History. Find tickets here. Music Toronto punks PUP on the new album, their 'unravelling' and perfecting imperfect music Justin Smirlies Our Lady Peace July 24 at Budweiser Stage One of the biggest bands in Canadian alternative rock history is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a string of dates this summer, including a stop at Bud Stage with Collective Soul and Wintersleep. Fans can expect to hear all of OLP's greatest hits from over the decades: 'Superman's Dead,' 'Clumsy,' 'In Repair' and much more. Find tickets here. Blue Rodeo, Allison Russell and Aysanabee Aug. 23 at Bud Stage Blue Rodeo's Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor. George Pimentel Blue Rodeo, the Toronto-based roots-rock journeymen, are hitting Bud Stage this summer for a very special hometown show featuring support from two great live acts: Montreal-born artist Allison Russell, whose music combines R&B, soul, folk and Americana, and Toronto-based singer-songwriter Aysanabee, whose booming baritone has made him one of the most acclaimed Indigenous artists of the past half decade. Find tickets here. Music A near-death experience and a promise kick-started Aysanabee's music career — now he wants to 'take those hinges' off doors for other Indigenous artists Emilie Hanskamp Special to the Star The Return of the Aughts My Chemical Romance Aug. 22 at Rogers Centre My Chemical Romance lead singer Gerard Way's at Virgin Festival in Vancouver. JEFF VINNICK FOR THE TORONTO STAR Dust off those skinny jeans and head to Sephora for a new eyeliner. Nearly two decades after My Chemical Romance released 'The Black Parade,' a beloved and acclaimed emo-rock opus, the band is embarking on a massive stadium tour. For their Toronto stop, they'll be joined by a very special guest: Boston alt-rock legends the Pixies. Find tickets here. TV on the Radio Aug. 1 at History Brooklyn art-rock band TV on the Radio are touring for the first time in half a decade to mark the deluxe reissue of their 2004 classic 'Desperate Youth, Blood Thirsty Babes.' The band's only other show is at Osheaga in Montreal, and who knows when they will tour again, so grab a ticket while you can (and check out their awesome NPR Tiny Desk performance from last year). Find tickets here. Linkin Park Aug. 8 at Scotiabank Arena Linkin Park is back on tour for the first time since the 2017, when the band went on indefinite hiatus following the death of lead vocalist Chester Bennington. The Grammy-winning alternative rock group reformed last fall with vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain, to release 'From Zero.' Toronto fans will get their first chance to see the new version of Linkin Park for the first time at Scotiabank this August. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Find tickets here. Music Linkin Park reunite seven years after Chester Bennington's death, with new music and singer Emily Armstrong Maria Sherman The Associated Press LCD Soundsystem James Murphy of LCD Soundsystem. Richard Lautens / Toronto Star Aug. 22-24 at History Make sure you do your stretches if you're one of thousands of aging millennials heading down to History for one of three LCD Soundsystem shows at History this summer. The New York dance-punk revivalists are back on the road to defend their reputation as one of the rowdiest live acts of the indie sleaze era, led by their fearless frontman James Murphy. Find tickets here. Alabama Shakes Sept 6. at Budweiser Stage Brittany Howards of Alabama Shakes. Rich Fury/Invision/AP For years, it was fair to assume that Alabama Shakes would never reunite, especially given the success and acclaim of frontwoman Brittany Howard's solo career, and the legal trouble faced by drummer Steve Johnson. And yet, last December, the beloved blues-rock band announced they would be returning to the stage as a three-piece, and shared that there might even be new music on the way. 'This band and these songs have been such a source of joy for all of us,' Howard wrote in a statement announcing their return. 'It is crazy that it has been 10 years since we released 'Sound & Color' and eight years since we played a show. But, we didn't want this to entirely be a look back. We wanted it to be as much about the future as the past.' Find tickets here. Can't-Miss Indie Shows Makaya McCraven June 25 at The Mod Club Chicago-based drummer and composer Makaya McCraven will grace the stage at The Mod Club as part of the Toronto Jazz Fest this summer. McCraven's unique sound collapses the borders between genres, blending classic and modern styles of jazz with hip-hop and folk music. New fans might want to start with ' Deciphering The Message,' a recent project that featured modern interpretations of jazz standards from the legendary Blue Note Records label. The music will have you bobbing your head and asking yourself why you don't listen to more jazz, guaranteed. Find tickets here. Jeremy Dutcher June 21 at Roy Thomson Hall Last fall, Jeremy Dutcher became the first artist ever to win a second Polaris Music Prize for his sophomore album 'Motewolonuwok.' This summer, fans will have a chance to see the Wolastoqiyik singer-songwriter, whose music moves between lush neo-classical and rollicking art-rock, for a special performance marking both Pride and National Indigenous Day alongside the Toronto Symphony Orchestra at Roy Thomson Hall. Find tickets here. Music The radical art of Jeremy Dutcher: Wolastoqiyik singer tackles new musical territory Richie Assaly Kurt Vile & the Violators July 11 at the Danforth Music Hall In recent years, Kurt Vile has performed at the Danforth pretty much every summer, and it's always an absolute delight. Known for his mellow drawl and his quietly brilliant guitar playing, few artists are better at locking into a hypnotic groove that makes listeners feel like they're riding a cloud into the infinite horizon. Find tickets here. Beck and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra July 18 and 19 @ Roy Thomson Hall Nearly three decades since he released his zeitgeist-defining album 'Odelay,' American singer-songwriter Beck has quietly become one of the most successful alt-rock artists of his generation (it remains hard to believe he won the Grammy for Album of the Year in 2015). In July, the 54-year-old will come to Toronto for a two-night stint at Roy Thomson Hall, where he'll be accompanied by Toronto Symphony Orchestra as he delivers unique symphonic arrangements of his classic hits and deep cuts from a towering back catalogue. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW Find tickets here. Men I Trust July 24-26 at History They might not be a household name yet, but Montreal's Men I Trust is easily one of the biggest indie acts in Canada, boasting nearly 10 million monthly Spotify followers. The vibey, dream-pop band recently dropped a new album, titled 'Equus Caballus,' and will be in Toronto for three consecutive shows at History this July. Find tickets here. Haim Sept. 6 at Scotiabank Arena The sisters Haim are returning to Toronto this summer, bringing their old-fashioned (but distinctly forward-looking) brand of pop-rock to one of the city's biggest stages. The trio recently released their fourth album, 'I Quit,' which features the summer hit ' Relationships.' Find tickets here. Music Music Review: HAIM return with a superb and salty breakup album Mark Kennedy The Associated Press Wet Leg Sept. 12 at History Led by the charisma and dry humour of frontwoman Rhian Teasdale, English post-punk band Wet Leg exploded onto the scene with their self-titled debut in 2022, an album that landed co-sings from Dave Grohl and a couple of Grammys. Unsurprisingly, expectations are sky high for the band's sophomore album, 'Moisturizer,' which drops July 11. You can catch them at History — a venue with more than twice the capacity as the Phoenix Concert Theatre, where they played during their last visit to Toronto. Find tickets here. Alex G and Nilüfer Yanya Sept. 14 & 15 at History English indie rocker Nilüfer Yanya. Molly Daniel Alex G might be on a major label now, but he'll never be able to shed his reputation as the shaggy king of off-kilter indie rock. On the irresistible 'Afterlife' — his first single since 2022 (and his first released via RCA) — the inscrutable singer-songwriter from Philly swaps his guitar for a mandolin, leaning further into to folky Americana and Celtic-inflected sound that he first experimented with on his 2017 album, 'Rocket.' A new parent, he sounds both pensive and optimistic here, as he reflects on his youth and muses about his formative years and paths not trodden. Alex G's 10th album, 'Headlights,' arrives on July 18 and he'll play two nights at History in Toronto alongside English alt-rock artist Nilüfer Yanya this September. Find tickets here. Music Alex G offers a glimpse behind the curtain on 'God Save The Animals' Richie Assaly Ethel Cain Sept. 15 & 16 at Queen Elizabeth Theatre After exploding in popularity on the heels of her 2022 debut, 'Preacher's Daughter,' American gothic rock artist Ethel Cain defied her new-found fame earlier this year with the release of 'Perverts,' a dark, droning collection of ambient music. The release confounded her new and fairweather fans, while delighting those who had been with her since her early days. She'll play two sold-out shows at Queen Elizabeth Theatre at the end of this summer. Find tickets here. Music Review On 'Perverts,' Ethel Cain's gloomy Americana turns industrial Jim Pollock The Associated Press
Buzz Feed
2 days ago
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- Buzz Feed
Movie Buffs Reveal The Worst Films They've Ever Seen
Being raised by a film fanatic and being married to a screenwriter, I like to think I have good taste in movies. Even though the line between an utterly bad movie and a cult classic can be a thin one, I bet we have ALL seen a few movies that have made us think, "How did enough people think that this was a good enough idea to spend the money, time, energy, and risk associating their career with this project?" So when Reddit user SamanthaBarson93 asked, "What's the worst movie you've ever watched in your life?" I found myself CACKLING at the commentary on some of the worst films ever made and wanted to rush to tell you all... "Battlefield Earth" "I tried watching Avatar (with the blue people) five times and fell asleep seven times. I remember getting enraged by the word 'unobtainium.' Because it felt like Cameron personally bitch slapped me, and called me stupid." I love that MuttleyDastardly had to specify "the blue people" lol. "Hurry Up Tomorrow. It's a masturbatory tale of The Weeknd playing The Weeknd. He makes Jenna Ortega his obsessed, dark, groupie girlfriend while he indulges in his mysterious, tragic, somewhat chaotic, pop stardom. Terrible performances all around." "Eragon. It was $3 at Best Buy, and I figured my curiosity was worth $3. It was not." "Fuckin Bird Box. Bunch of idiots running around blindfolded." "Cats. Went to see it for shits and giggles and it ended up being two hours of torture." "Skinamarink. 100 minutes of staring at walls." "The Emoji Movie is soulless. It's the type of film an AI would put out with main objective to be able sell Emoji crap." "The Boondock Saints 2. In my family, we do not even talk about it." "The Room." "Gigli is, somehow, worse than its reputation." 'Manos: Hands of Fate. You can almost see the outline of an actual movie there." "I somehow paid money to see Howard the Duck in an actual theatre." "It was Eyes Wide Shut. I saw it in a packed theatre, and everyone groaned through the entire mess of a movie. At the very end, just when the credits started, suddenly there was the sound of a man loudly snoring from a back row. The whole theatre erupted in laughter!" "Sausage Party. I made it a whole 7 minutes past the intro and left." "Showgirls. When they managed to make nudity boring for, at the time, an 18-year-old me." "Going Overboard — Adam Sandler's first movie. Oh, you thought the other ones were bad? This is the KING of unfunny. I don't get headaches, but this movie gave me a migraine. Until another movie comes along that gives me a worse migraine, this will be on top of my list." "Requiem for a Dream and it's not even close. The thing is, the movie is technically very good, it just hates its audience and wants you to feel bad. It wants you to feel very, very bad, and I don't think we should want people to feel very, very bad." "Gotti. I saw it on a date because she said, 'Mob movies are my favourite thing in the world.' I saw her soul die that day." "Methgator — basically an alligator takes meth and starts killing everyone." "Tiptoes — a drama about a man who comes from a family of people with dwarfism, and his fiancée who discovers this late in their relationship." "Kangaroo Jack. Won tickets to see it in a radio contest. It was a regular showing, but we were literally the only people in the audience. We would have left, but didn't want the staff to have to clock out early and not get paid." "God's Not Dead. If those cultists want me to join their cult, they should at least put more effort into making that film." "The Happening. Plants releasing hormones that make humans suicidal. The whole movie is people running from the wind." "Mac and Me. An awful E.T. ripoff." "Teeth. About a girl who lives near a nuclear power plant and (I believe) therefore grows teeth inside her vagina, which gives her a killer pussy." "They Saved Hitler's Brain! Yes, it's a real movie I watched." "The Passion of the Christ. Just a dude getting beaten up for about 9 hours." "Rubber — about a sentient tire. That's right." "The creepy ass live action Cat in the Hat." And lastly, for a laugh: "My wedding video... tragic ending." I have a few of my own, but the one that burns in my memory the most is Mother! It was a fever dream of anxiety, confusion, and repulsion, leaving my husband and me with a three-day "What the FUUH" expression plastered on our faces. I needed to do Gua Sha ten times that week, just to drain all that stress cortisol outta my face. In the comments, tell me the movie that was so bad that it made you think long and hard about how you spend your time — so much so that it made you briefly consider going back to school. And make sure you follow BuzzFeed Canada on TikTok and Instagram for more!
Yahoo
7 days ago
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- Yahoo
Lily-Rose Depp Wishes 'Dreamboat' 070 Shake a Happy Birthday: 'LOML'
Lily-Rose Depp is celebrating 070 Shake's 28th birthday with some heartfelt social media posts Depp shared a series of Instagram snaps of the couple posing together, writing the caption "LOML," an acronym for "love of my life" The two have been linked since May 2023, and have been spotted on a few public outings since then, remaining mostly private about their relationship otherwiseLily-Rose Depp is celebrating 070 Shake's birthday in style! In several Instagram Stories posts shared on Friday, June 13, the Nosferatu actress, 26, shared some photos to celebrate her partner's 28th birthday. One post featured a snap of the rapper deep in thought on her cell phone as she sits at a restaurant table in a black hoodie. "Happy birthday dreamboat," Depp wrote over the photo. Another pic featured both the musician (whose real name is Danielle Balbuena) and Depp posing together, as she rocks a floral dress and 070 Shake wears a white button-down with a black vest on top. "LOML," she added, using the acronym for "love of my life." In early May 2023, Depp confirmed her relationship with Shake when she posted a photo of the two kissing on her Instagram Stories with the caption, '4 MONTHS W MY CRUSH,' per a screenshot obtained by Page Six. Shortly after, Depp and Balbuena were photographed sharing a kiss outside LAX Airport as Depp returned home from Cannes Film Festival in France, where she promoted her HBO series with The Weeknd, per Page Six. By June 2023, the pair were spotted enjoying several outings in New York City, and the following month, they were seen holding hands outside of Giorgio Baldi in Santa Monica, Calif., and kissing at Crossroads, a restaurant in West Hollywood. The couple is often private about their relationship online, but they've shown their love for each other on special occasions, including on her own birthday in May 2024. Sharing a photo of the couple with their arms around each other on her Instagram Stories, the "Skin and Bones" musician wrote, 'Happy Birthday MY OXYGEN!!' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The Nosferatu actress also made some rare comments about their relationship while speaking to E! News alongside costar Nicholas Hoult on the red carpet at the 15th annual Governors Awards in November last year. Asked about supporting her rapper partner's latest album, Depp said, "I feel like there's not enough time in these short interviews to really sum it up. But I'm incredibly proud. Yeah, she's incredibly talented. I'm very proud." Responding to a question about what makes their relationship work, Depp added: "I mean, I think it's, you know, it's that kind of je ne sais quoi. You can't describe that kind of feeling. But yeah, I'm very happy." Read the original article on People
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Expect traffic headaches Saturday with protest, sports, music, I-94 closure
Cue the traffic nightmares between downtown Minneapolis and downtown St. Paul, and the new public transit services rolling up to meet them. In light of protests, sporting events, concerts and Interstate 94 closing in both directions between Huron Boulevard and Interstate 35W this weekend, Metro Transit is bracing for a key test of its latest bus offerings: the B Line from Uptown Minneapolis to downtown St. Paul, which debuts at 4 a.m. Saturday, and the Route 94 bus, which is launching new weekend service with departures every half hour. In addition, the Gold Line from Woodbury to downtown St. Paul debuted in March. The interstate closure won't be the only event disrupting weekend traffic. There are 'No Kings' protests planned across the country against the Trump administration, including an 11 a.m. rally at St. Paul College that will lead into a noon march to the State Capitol. As many as 20,000 protesters are expected to attend. On Saturday evening, Minnesota United plays San Diego FC at 7:30 p.m. at Allianz Field in St. Paul, and Grammy-winning Canadian singer-songwriter The Weeknd performs at 7 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. In addition, the two-day Stone Arch Bridge Festival opens Saturday in Minneapolis, and the Minnesota Lynx take on the Los Angeles Sparks at noon Saturday at Target Center. In anticipation of heightened passenger demand, Metro Transit will run three-car trains along the Green Line on Saturday and maintain extra operators, TRIP agents and other greeters at high-traffic station platforms along University Avenue, including the Capitol/Rice Street station. 'We know we're going to have larger than usual crowds,' said Metro Transit spokesman Drew Kerr. 'All hands on deck.' All I-94 entrance and exit ramps between I-35W and Huron Boulevard were scheduled to close beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, with both directions of I-94 closing for bridge work along eastbound I-94 beginning at 10 p.m. The interstate is expected to reopen by late Sunday night, but six ramps will remain closed through mid-August, including I-35W northbound to eastbound I-94, Huron Boulevard to eastbound I-94 and eastbound I-94 to Huron Boulevard. A $16 million project to repair five I-94 bridges in Minneapolis began in October 2024 and is expected to wrap up by October of this year. More information is online at The B Line, Metro Transit's seventh bus rapid transit service, will operate from 4 a.m. to 1 a.m., with free rides from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday courtesy of Midtown Global Market. Community celebrations featuring free cookies, a kids art table and Skip Traffic, the Metro Transit mascot, are planned from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the downtown St. Paul Union Depot and the Lake and Chicago station in Minneapolis. Schedules for the B Line — which replaces the longstanding Route 21 — and new weekend service on the Route 94 are online at I-94 closing this weekend near Minneapolis-St. Paul boundary Aging Jackson Street bridge in St. Paul's North End is closed for repairs Snelling and St. Clair intersection fully reopens after construction Forest Lake detours begin as MnDOT undertakes $17M Highway 97 reconstruction project Snelling Ave. and St. Clair Ave. intersection closing intermittently
Daily Mail
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The Weeknd left DISGUSTED after fan throws underwear at his face during concert
When you're as big of a star as The Weeknd, it's no surprise that people might throw themselves at you. But what might come as a surprise is when they start throwing their underwear too. And that's exactly what happened recently at one of The Weeknd's shows as part of his After Hours Til Dawn tour. During one of his performances, the Canadian-born singer, 35, got closer to the audience to sing Out of Time to some of his fans who were directly by the barricade. But, in the middle of the song, a now-viral video shows him being hit in the face with a small piece of fabric - which turned out to be an audience member intimates. It's difficult to tell whether it was a thong or bra (which fans later debated), but it was obvious that the star wanted rid of the item as soon as possible. Once The Weeknd realized what was thrown at him, he gritted his teeth, tossed it away, and continued to hold a mic to his fans who were singing along to the song. Though the moment only lasted a few seconds - and The Weeknd skillfully made sure that his performance wasn't overshadowed by it - it has gone on to live longer via social media. Fans had mixed reactions to the moment. While some argued about what the piece of clothing was exactly, others joked about the face The Weeknd made and how he was feeling. 'He better be careful, he might get the pink eye,' one X (formerly Twitter) user joked. 'He made a face like it stank,' another added. But for some fans, the incident was no laughing matter. 'Why is this so normalized? It's f**king disgusting,' one user said. 'Imagine some guy throwing his boxers in Sza face at her concert,' another user said, insinuating the double standards that may be present between male and female performers. Another user mirrored the same sentiment, offering, 'If a man did this to Sabrina Carpenter there'd be world wide outrage.' Other fans expressed anger, pointing out that there would be a double standard had this happened to a female artist 'No cap, the way that Abel reacted when the bra hit directly at his face was unnecessary,' an upset fan shared. 'Fans have no chill cause ain't no way in hell I threw a bra at him, they took it way too far.' And turns out, it wasn't just The Weeknd's facing tell fans to 'chill.' Another fan shared a video of him after the moment happened, and The Weeknd can be heard repeating 'Let's keep our clothes on!' to the audience.
