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Business Upturn
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Boys II Planet: Everything we know so far about the upcoming survival show
Mnet's Boys II Planet , the highly anticipated sequel to the 2023 survival show Boys Planet , is set to captivate K-pop fans worldwide in 2025. Following the success of its predecessor, which launched the global sensation ZEROBASEONE (ZB1), this new season promises intense competition, diverse talent, and a unique format. Here's everything we know so far about Boys II Planet. What Is Boys II Planet? Boys II Planet is a global K-pop survival show created by Mnet, designed to discover and debut a new boy group. As a follow-up to Boys Planet and Girls Planet 999 , the show builds on the space-themed aesthetic, introducing a 'multiverse' concept. Originally planned as Planet B , it will feature two simultaneous programs— Boys II Planet K (Korean) and Boys II Planet C (Chinese)—but with a twist: instead of debuting two separate groups, the narratives will converge to form a single global boy group. This innovative format aims to showcase raw talent from around the world, regardless of nationality, and create a group with universal appeal. Fans will play a crucial role in voting for their favorite contestants, shaping the final lineup. Premiere Dates and Broadcast Details Boys II Planet is confirmed to premiere in the summer of 2025, with the following schedule: Boys II Planet K : July 17, 2025 Boys II Planet C: July 18, 2025 The show will air on Mnet in South Korea and be simulcast on platforms like iQIYI, AbemaTV, and Mnet Japan. Global fans can stream episodes on Viki, Viu, and Mnet's YouTube channel (Mnet K-Pop) in select regions. The two programs will follow the same format, produced in Korean and Chinese, respectively, ensuring accessibility for a broad audience. Contestants and Applications Boys II Planet features 154 contestants—80 in Planet K and 74 in Planet C —after six participants withdrew. The contestant profiles were unveiled on June 12, 2025, showcasing a diverse mix of trainees from South Korea, China, and other countries. Notable participants include: Members of debuted groups like BLITZERS, BOY STORY, DKB, DRIPPIN, MCND, The Wind, VERIVERY, WEi, and WHIB. Former survival show contestants from programs like MAKE MATE 1 , Starlight Boys , Project 7 , LOUD , and Universe League . Confirmed trainees such as KRYSTIAN, XUAN HAO, CHEN RENYOU, DANG HONGHAI, SEOWON, CAI JINXIN, and LEE JUNSEO. DKB's Heechan and Harry-June, The Wind's Thanatorn, WHIB's Leejeong, Jayder, and Wonjun, and VERIVERY's Dongheon, Gyehyeon, and Kangmin. Trainees from agencies like Yuehua Entertainment (four participants) and WithUs Entertainment (two participants). Applications opened on November 22, 2024, for boys born before January 1, 2012, regardless of nationality. The application period was extended to March 23, 2025, for Planet K and March 2, 2025, for Planet C . Additional auditions were held in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam in February 2025 to recruit local talent. Fans can vote for contestants via the Mnet Plus app, with a two-day blind pick opened on June 9, 2025. Mentors and Masters Boys II Planet boasts a stellar lineup of mentors, including: Vocal Masters : Lim Han Byul, Hyolyn (former SISTAR member), Lee Seok-hoon. Dance Masters : Baek Gu Young, Choi Young Jun. Special Idol Masters: Sung Hanbin and Zhang Hao from ZEROBASEONE, who debuted through Boys Planet . Additional mentors include Kim Jaejoong, ONESTAR, Justhis, Kinky, Kany, Xiaoting, and JRICK. These experts will guide contestants in honing their vocal, dance, and rap skills, ensuring a high level of performance throughout the competition. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Geek Tyrant
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Blumhouse Shares the First Poster for FIVE NIGHTS AT FREDDY'S 2 — GeekTyrant
Universal Pictures has realeased a new poster for Blumhouse's upcoming horror movie Five Nights At Freddy's 2 , which looks like will be a great sequel. If you haven't watched the trailer for it yet, you can check it out here. There's no plot summary for the film yet, but the tagline reads: 'Anyone can survive five nights. This time, there will be no second chances…' Blumhouse's Five Nights at Freddy's was the highest-grossing horror film of 2023, and the sequel will devlier a blood-chilling new chapter of animatronic terror. Based on Scott Cawthon's blockbuster horror game series, Five Nights at Freddy's 2 is again directed by acclaimed filmmaker Emma Tammi ( The Wind, Blood Moon ). The first film followed Mike, a troubled young man who reluctantly takes a job as a night security guard at an abandoned theme restaurant, Freddy Fazbear's Pizzeria, hoping it will help him retain custody of his young sister. That fateful decision instead drags him into the black heart of a supernatural nightmare. Mike's story continues in the upcoming sequel. The movie stars Josh Hutcherson and Matthew Lillard is also coming back for more chaotic animatronic mayhem! Jim Henson's Creature Shop is also back handling the animatronics! Lillard previously said of the sequel: 'I will say that I think the filmmakers have done a great job of learning from the first movie of what fans want, and I think they're giving a lot more of that. It's going to be more exciting, and I think it's going to have more action.' Blumhouse confirmed that this movie will be released only in theaters on December 5, 2025.
New York Post
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Yusuf/Cat Stevens announces book tour, Beacon Theatre show. Get tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. All aboard the 'Peace Train.' Yusuf/Cat Stevens just announced he's embarking on his first North American tour since 2016. This time around, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer is promoting the release of his forthcoming memoir 'Cat on the Road to Findout,' due out in the U.S. and Canada on Oct. 7. Advertisement Midway through the North American leg of the run, the 76-year-old singer-songwriter will make one New York City stop although that could change due to high demand. As of now, his lone Big Apple gig is scheduled to take place Saturday, Oct. 11 at the Beacon Theatre. At all gigs, Yusuf will engage in 'in-depth conversations' about the book and perform 'select unplugged performances of songs.' While we don't know exactly what that entails, our team looked into his archives on Set List FM and found he played fan favorites like 'The Wind,' 'Moonshadow,' 'The First Cut Is The Deepest,' 'Wild World,' 'If You Want To Sing Out, Sing Out' and many more at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival. Advertisement The autobiography tracks Yusuf/Stevens' artistic career from his beginnings in the '60s to his '70s ubiquity while touching on his 1975 near-drowning that influenced his religious conversion to Islam and name change to Yusuf Islam and subsequent return to the industry in the '90s. 'Having passed through the exhaustingly complex maze of everyday material life, ascending the dizzying heights of wealth, recognition, and artistic achievements, I think I've got a few things to share,' Stevens shared in a press release. 'Keeping an open mind was part of the nature I instinctively maintained as a creative songwriter. Nothing was off-bounds. Music was a way of discovering my purpose within the universe. I just kept on exploring, reading, and learning more, ignoring myths and warnings and crossing dangerous-looking bridges into the vast ranges of philosophies and through the veils of the spiritual unknown. Now I have written a book which explains what I've learned and the stories along the way. That doesn't make me a teacher, but more of a potential specimen for those who are searching and pursuing happiness on all sides of the divide. Believe me, folks, it's out there!' Fans can purchase tickets for all upcoming North American Yusuf/Cat Stevens shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 'Cat on the Road to Findout Tour' is Friday, May 23. Advertisement Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Yusuf/Cat Stevens tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all North American tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below. Yusuf/Cat Stevens set list Advertisement As noted above, Yusuf/Stevens performed at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival. According to Set List FM, here's what he took to the stage including a pair of exciting covers. '01.) 'The Wind' 02.) 'Moonshadow' 03.) 'I Love My Dog / Here Comes My Baby' 04.) 'The First Cut Is the Deepest' 05.) 'Matthew & Son' 06.) 'Where Do the Children Play?' 07.) 'Oh Very Young' 08.) 'Hard Headed Woman' 09.) 'Sitting' 10.) 'Tea for the Tillerman' 11.) '(Remember the Days of the) Old Schoolyard' 12.) 'If You Want to Sing Out, Sing Out' 13.) 'Morning Has Broken' 14.) 'Take the World Apart' 15.) 'Here Comes the Sun' (The Beatles cover) 16.) 'Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood' (Nina Simone cover) 17.) 'Highness' 18.) 'Peace Train' 19.) 'Pagan Run' 20.) 'Wild World' 21.) 'Father and Son' Yusuf/Cat Stevens new music In June 2023, Yusuf/Stevens released his 17th studio album 'King of a Land.' Amazingly, more than 50 years removed from his heyday, the gifted vocalist sounds just as powerful and lilting he did on 1970's seminal 'Tea for the Tillerman' and 1972's 'Catch Bull At Four.' The major difference is the production value; Yusuf/Stevens trades in stripped-down, sparse arrangements for fleshed-out, polished studio instrumentations. As a result, some tracks are majestic like the plaintive album opener 'Train on a Hill' and stirring title track 'King of a Land.' Goofy rockers like 'Pagan Run' and 'All Nights, All Days' seem out of character for the sensitive, serious star but are a welcome respite. All that being said, the obvious highlights here are the two tunes that sound most like something Yusuf/Stevens would have recorded in 1971. They are the modest 'Son of Mary' and singalong jingle jangle 'Take The World Apart' that sounds like a Paul Simon outtake. Both are wonderful and worth adding to your classic rock playlist. Want to listen for yourself? You can find 'King of a Land' here. '70s icons on tour in 2025 Advertisement Many of the most gifted singer-songwriters from over a half century ago are still giving their all on the stage. Here are just five of our favorites you won't want to miss live these next few months. • Paul Simon • Ringo Starr and his All Starr Band Advertisement • Stevie Nicks • Neil Young • Al Stewart Who else is out and about? Take a look at our list of all the biggest classic rockers on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. Advertisement This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
