Florida Georgia Line members Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard (Photo by Delaney Royer)
The following is a press release from Florida Georgia Line:
Multi-platinum superstars Florida Georgia Line are proud to announce the establishment of their first restaurant and entertainment destination, a four-story attraction in Nashville’s trendy SoBro district called FGL House.
Opening in early summer 2017 in partnership with LRC Group, FGL HOUSE will welcome guests inside the hitmaking duo’s anything-goes world, four levels of good times and vibey tunes designed to make each visitor a part of the FGL tribe.
“What excites Tyler and I the most is always staying creative. We love seeing what fresh things we can come up with to take our music to a new level and turn our dreams into reality,” shares Brian Kelley.
Tyler Hubbard adds, “We want FGL House to be just as welcoming, fun and entertaining for our guests as if they were coming out to one of our shows – nothing but good food, good drinks and good times! We can’t wait for opening day to get here!”
Situated on 3rd Avenue South in the Country music mecca of downtown Nashville, the new venue will feature edgy live music every day—focusing specifically on today’s country trends. A world-class kitchen will fuse unique Southern style cuisine with California flair, and bars on each floor will serve local craft beers and deliciously mixed cocktails—many featuring the red-hot duo’s own Old Camp Whiskey.
FGL House will also boast the largest “Cruise” rooftop Nashville has to offer, dedicated to an all-day and all-night party with stunning views of the Music City skyline. Meanwhile, visitors can step away from the hustle and bustle to relax in a classy basement-level lounge, complete with its own baby grand piano, cocktail menu inspired by ‘90s pop culture and specialty martinis.
A massive, awe-inspiring video wall will continuously showcase the hottest video content from Florida Georgia Line and other country stars—as well as all your favorite sporting events—and the internationally renowned Dee Jay Silver will spin custom country mixes during can’t-miss Country Club Tuesdays.
More information about FGL House will be revealed soon. To stay up-to-date, visit fglhouse.com.
In related news, FGL is about to launch its groundbreaking The Smooth Tour 2017, a crossover vision featuring hip-hop icon Nelly and breakout country star Chris Lane. Kicking off June 2 in Austin, Texas, the tour will hit cities all across the U.S., including the duo’s first-ever stadium concerts in Boston (July 7), Minneapolis (July 29), and Chicago (August 12). Those historic dates will include pop idols Backstreet Boys, who are also featured on FGL’s latest gold-certified single, “God, Your Mama, And Me.”
May 25, 2017 UPDATE:
Just in time for the 2017 CMA Music Festival, Florida Georgia Line and LRC Group have announced June 5 as the grand opening of their first restaurant and entertainment destination, FGL House.
Doors open to the public at 7 p.m. CT, setting the stage for a party that never ends in the heart of downtown Nashville’s neon-lit Country music paradise. Standing on 120 3rd Avenue South, FGL House will be an entertainment playground unlike any other, providing visitors with four stories of vibey music, inspired food, and unforgettable good times.
Common (Photo courtesy of CNW Group/Arts Brookfield)
OK Go (Photo courtesy of CNW Group/Arts Brookfield)
Award-winning rapper Common and modern rock group OK Go are headlining the seventh annual Lowdown Hudson Music Fest, a free outdoor festival at Brookfield Place’s Waterfront Plaza in downtown Manhattan on July 18 and July 19, 2017. Common will headline the July 18 show, while OK Go is headlining on July 19.
There are no reservations or tickets for this free event. The doors open at 5 p.m., and the performances start at 6 p.m.
An estimated 15,000 attendees attend the festival every year, according to Arts Brookfield, the company that produces the event. Previous headliners have included The Roots, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, Los Lobos, Neko Case and Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings.
The following are excerpts from CMT press releases:
Keith Urban at the 6th AACTA International Awards at the Avalon in Los Angeles on January 6, 2017. (Photo by Jonathan Leibson/Getty Images for AACTA )
Kelsea Ballerini at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12, 2017. (Photo by Phil McCarten/CBS)
Thomas Rhett at the 50th Annual CMA Awards at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on November 2, 2017. (Photo courtesy of ABC/Image Group LA)
Breakout stars Kelsea Ballerini and Thomas Rhett will face off against country music heavyweight Keith Urban at the fan-voted “2017 CMT Music Awards,” hosted by “Nashville’s” Charles Esten, premiering LIVE from Nashville on Wednesday, June 7 at 8pm ET/PT. The country stars, who top this year’s nominations with four each, will go head-to-head in categories including “Video of the Year,” “Male Video of the Year” and “Female Video of the Year,” as well as “Social Superstar of the Year,” celebrating this year’s most creative, social media-savvy icon. Carrie Underwood, who holds the title of most “CMT Music Awards” wins, nabs three nominations this year, along with Florida Georgia Line, Lauren Alaina and Luke Bryan.
CMT has revealed a change in venue for the “2017 CMT Music Awards.” The show will move to Nashville’s Music City Center as the Predators advance to the Western Conference Final. This change comes on the heels of a momentous win for the hometown NHL team.
The competition for the night’s biggest award, the highly-coveted “Video of the Year” features fourteen powerhouse players. Six-time winner Carrie Underwood faces off with returning nominees Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley (with first-time nominee Elle King), Florida Georgia Line, Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett and first-timers CMA 50th anniversary collaborators Artists of Then, Now & Forever, Brett Eldredge, Cole Swindell, Jon Pardi and Kelsea Ballerini. The top seven “Video of the Year” nominees will be announced live on air at the beginning of the show, and fans will be able to vote live for the winner.
“CMT Performance of the Year” brings together artists from diverse musical backgrounds, spotlighting the growing presence of country music crossovers. The eclectic roster includes collaborations with pop-superstars Jason Derulo, Meghan Trainor, Nick Jonas, P!nk, R&B/soul legends Alicia Keys and Jill Scott, and seasoned rockstar John Mellencamp.
Artists with first-time “CMT Music Awards” nominations this year include Brett Young, Chris Young, Jon Pardi and Midland.
Fan voting begins today at CMT.com and continues until 12:01am ET on Monday, June 5. Superstar show performances revealed last week include Blake Shelton, Brett Eldredge, Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and Thomas Rhett. Additional performers and presenters will be announced soon.
Known for its ability to break new artists and unparalleled collaborations with music superstars spanning all genres, the “CMT Music Awards” routinely outpaces itself and the competition as the industry’s most evocative fan-fueled trendsetting event. Last year’s “CMT Music Awards” once again earned its title as the hottest night in country music attracting nearly 4 million fans, its biggest to date, across a three network simulcast (CMT, TV Land and Nick@Nite) up +20% from the prior year. The awards also lit up social media with #CMTawards trending worldwide for 5 hours to rank as the #1 Series/Special on Nielsen Twitter TV Ratings for the day.
The nominees for the 2017 CMT MUSIC AWARDS are:
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video of the year; awarded to the artist (male, female, group/duo or collaboration) and the video director. Final nominees announced during live telecast, with final voting held online at CMT.com during the show.
Artists of Then, Now & Forever – “Forever Country”
Brad Paisley – “Today”
Brett Eldredge –“Wanna Be That Song”
Carrie Underwood – “Church Bells”
Cole Swindell –“Middle Of A Memory”
Dierks Bentley feat. Elle King – “Different For Girls”
Florida Georgia Line –“H.O.L.Y.”
Jon Pardi – “Dirt On My Boots”
Keith Urban – “Blue Ain’t Your Color”
Kelsea Ballerini – “Peter Pan”
Little Big Town – “Better Man”
Luke Bryan – “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day”
Miranda Lambert – “Vice”
Thomas Rhett – “Star Of The Show”
MALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a male artist; awarded to the artist
Blake Shelton – “Came Here To Forget”
Eric Church – “Record Year”
Jason Aldean – “Lights Come On”
Keith Urban – “Blue Ain’t Your Color”
Luke Bryan – “Huntin’, Fishin’ and Lovin’ Every Day”
Thomas Rhett – “Star Of The Show”
FEMALE VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a female artist; awarded to the artist
Carrie Underwood – “Church Bells”
Kelsea Ballerini – “Peter Pan”
Lauren Alaina – “Road Less Traveled”
Maren Morris – “80s Mercedes”
Miranda Lambert – “Vice”
Reba McEntire – “Back To God”
DUO VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a duo; awarded to the artists
Big & Rich feat. Tim McGraw – “Lovin’ Lately”
Brothers Osborne – “21 Summer”
Dan + Shay – “How Not To”
Florida Georgia Line – “H.O.L.Y.”
LoCash – “I Know Somebody”
GROUP VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video by a group; awarded to the artists
Eli Young Band – “Saltwater Gospel”
Lady Antebellum – “You Look Good”
Little Big Town – “Better Man”
Midland – “Drinkin’ Problem”
Old Dominion – “Song For Another Time”
BREAKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from an artist’s major breakthrough album; awarded to the artist (male, female or group/duo)
Brett Young – “In Case You Didn’t Know”
Jon Pardi – “Dirt On My Boots”
Kane Brown – “Used To Love You Sober”
Lauren Alaina – “Road Less Traveled”
Luke Combs – “Hurricane”
RaeLynn – “Love Triangle”
COLLABORATION VIDEO OF THE YEAR
Best video from a collaboration; awarded to the artists
Artists of Then, Now & Forever – “Forever Country”
Chris Young feat. Vince Gill – “Sober Saturday Night”
Dierks Bentley feat. Elle King – “Different For Girls”
Florida Georgia Line feat. Tim McGraw – “May We All”
Keith Urban feat. Carrie Underwood – “The Fighter”
Kenny Chesney with P!nk – “Setting The World On Fire”
CMT PERFORMANCE OF THE YEAR
Musical performance on a television show, series or variety special on CMT; awarded to the artist (individual, group or duo)
Jason Aldean – “Hicktown” (From CMT Concert of the Summer)
Jason Derulo and Luke Bryan – “Want To Want Me” (From CMT Crossroads)
John Mellencamp and Darius Rucker – “Pink Houses” (From CMT Crossroads)
The Rolling Stones backstage at Ciudad Deportiva in Havana, Cuba, on March 25, 2016. Pictured from left to right: Ronnie Wood, Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts and Keith Richards (Photo by Dave J Hogan)
The Rolling Stones have announced the Stones – No Filter stadium tour, which will go to several cities in Europe in September and October 2017. Concerts West is producing the tour, which is sponsored by Jeep. (See the tour dates at the end of this article.) Lead singer Mick Jagger, guitarist Keith Richards, drummer Charlie Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood will once again head out on the road in what is expected to be one of the highest-grossing concert tours of the year. Ticket information for the tour is to be announced.
According to a Rolling Stones press release, the Stones’ set list for the No Filter tour will include classic hits such as “Gimme Shelter,” “Paint It Black,” Jumpin Jack Flash,” “Tumbling Dice” and “Brown Sugar,” but “they will also include a couple of unexpected tracks each night and randomly selected surprises from their formidable arsenal of songs. For all of the European ‘No Filter’ shows listed below the Stones will be unveiling a spectacular new production and state of the art stage design.”
The Paris shows on the tour will be the first two concerts at the brand-new U Arena.
In a statement, Jagger commented on the Stones – No Filter tour, “I’m so excited to be touring Europe this Autumn and returning to some familiar places and some we’ve never done before.”
Richards added, “Hey Guys, here we come. See you there!”
The year 2016 was a busy one for the Rolling Stones. They began the year by doing a tour of Latin America that culminated in March with a historical concert in Havana, Cuba. The tour is the subject of the 2016 documentary film “Olé Olé Olé!: A Trip across South America” (directed by Paul Dugdale), which had a limited release in cinemas and was televised in the U.S. on Starz. Eagle Rock Entertainment will release the movie on DVD/Blu-ray on May 26, 2017. The Havana concert was the subject of the documentary “Havana Moon” (also directed by Dugdale), which had a limited release in cinemas and became available on home video in 2016.
At the end of 2016, the Rolling Stones also released an album of blues cover songs called “Blue & Lonesome,” which was recorded in only three days. In addition, Wood and Jagger became fathers again: Wood and his wife, Sally, welcomed twin daughters Gracie and Alice on May 30, 2016. Jagger and his girlfriend Melanie Hamrick welcomed son Deveraux Octavian Basil on December 8, 2016.
The band also launched a traveling Rolling Stones museum called “Exhibitionism,” which was in London from April to September 2016 and then moved to New York from November 2016 to March 2017. “Exhibitionism” went to Chicago in April 2017 and is expected to go to Sydney sometime in 2018.
Here are the announced dates for the Stones – No Filter tour:
September 8, 2017: Hamburg, Germany — Stadtpark September 12, 2017: Munich, Germany — Olympic Stadium September 16, 2017: Spielberg, Austria — Spielberg at Red Bull Ring September 20, 2017: Zurich, Switzerland — Letzigrund Stadium September 23, 2017: Lucca, Italy — Lucca Summer Festival-City Walls September 27, 2017: Barcelona, Spain — Olympic Stadium September 30, 2017: Amsterdam, Holland — Amsterdam Arena October 2, 2017: Copenhagen, Denmark — Parken Stadium* October 9, 2017: Dusseldorf, Germany — Esprit Arena* October 12, 2017: Stockholm, Sweden — Friends Arena* October 15, 2017: Arnhem, Holland — GelreDome* October 19, 2017: Paris, France — U Arena* October 22, 2017: Paris, France — U Arena*
*The Rolling Stones concerts in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Dusseldorf, Stockholm, Arnhem and Paris will be under cover with a roof facility at each stadium.
February 26, 2018 UPDATE:
The Rolling Stones have announced more European dates for their Stones – No Filter tour:
May 17, 2018: Dublin, Ireland — Croke Park May 22, 2018: London, England — London Stadium June 5, 2018: Manchester, England — Old Trafford Football Stadium June 9, 2018: Edinburgh, Scotland — BT Murrayfield Stadium June 15, 2018: Cardiff, Wales — Principality Stadium June 19, 2018: London, England— Twickenham Stadium June 22, 2018: Berlin, Germany — Olympic Stadium June 26, 2018: Marseille, France — Orange Velodrome June 30, 2018: Stuttgart, Germany — Mercedes-Benz Arena July 4, 2018: Prague, Czech Republic— Letnany Airport July 8, 2018: Warsaw, Poland — National Stadium
U.K., Berlin, Stuttgart and Warsaw shows go on sale on March 2, 2018.
Prague show goes on sale on March 9, 2018.
Marseille show goes on sale on March 16, 2018.
Dublin show goes on sale on March 23, 2018.
A limited number of VIP packages will be available for purchase. Package offerings can include an amazing selection of tickets – including tickets in the ultra-exclusive No Filter Pit – limited-edition lithographs, custom VIP merchandise, and much more. Fans can also enjoy a variety of travel packages that will be available in all cities.
Halle Berry, Kelly Rowland and La La Anthony at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
The following is an excerpt from a VH1 press release:
VH1 has released highlights from the second annual Mother’s Day special “Dear Mama: An Event To Honor Moms” which premieres May 8, 2017, at 10 p.m. Eastern Time/Pacific Time. Co-hosted by Anthony Anderson and La La Anthony, the event as recorded at at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. “Dear Mama” recognizes mothers with celebrity guests paying tribute to the women who have shaped their success. Celebrity participants include Halle Berry, Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, DJ Khaled, Gladys Knight, Ludacris, Maxwell, Chris Paul, Kelly Rowland and Robin Thicke.
Highlights include:
Co-hosts Anthony Anderson and La La Anthony welcoming guests to the show by sharing anecdotes about their own mothers and sparking some good-natured ribbing.
DJ Khaled providing a rare glimpse into his home via a tribute to his fiancée Nicole Tuck and their six month-old son Ashad. He then introduced Mr. Dalvin and K-Ci of the R&B group Jodeci, who serenaded the mothers in the house with their classic hit “Forever My Lady.”
Ludacris commemorating the lasting impact of his mother Roberta Shields, and her unconditional love and support.
Robin Thicke honoring his motherGloria Loring with a heartfelt selection of beloved jingles written by his father Alan Thicke and originally sung by his mother including “It Takes Diff’rent Strokes” and “The Facts of Life” culminating in a joint performance of her #1 80s hit ballad “Friends and Lovers,” with charmingly reworked lyrics replacing “lover” with “mother.”
Kelly Rowland applauding her best friend La La for her friendship, great parenting advice and exemplary skills as a mother and role model to her son Kiyan Carmelo Anthony followed by a surprise performance by Anthony Anderson of his own rendition of Bruno Mars’ hit “That’s What I Like,” in honor of his co-host.
Academy Award winner Halle Berry paying tribute to the crucial work of the Jenesse Center, a non-profit organization which aims to prevent domestic violence against women and children by introducing survivor Yesica Mendoza who took the stage to express her gratitude for the center and Berry’s commitment to the organization.
Queen of R&B Mary J. Blige giving a moving speech about her mother Cora Blige and then surprising her with a jaw dropping performance by Gladys Knight who sang her classic “Midnight Train to Georgia,” Mrs. Blige’s favorite song.
NBA superstar Chris Paul and his brother CJ recounting their childhood with their mother, Robin Paul, praising her selfless sacrifice and relentless drive to give them opportunities to better their lives.
Taraji P. Henson and Pitbull recognizing the great work of the #SeeHer initiative of which Viacom is a partner. #SeeHer’s mission is to lead the movement to accurately portray women and girls in media, so that by 2020, they see themselves reflected as they truly are.
Maxwell ending the night by bringing the house down with his hit song “Fortunate,” which he dedicated to his late grandmother.
Official sponsors of “Dear Mama: An Event To Honor Moms” include America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses, DOVE® I Chocolate, Honey Bunches of Oats, Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders, Tide PODS, T.J.Maxx and Unilever.
“Dear Mama: An Event To Honor Moms” was produced by Flavor Unit and Jesse Collins Entertainment. Shakim Compere, Queen Latifah, Jesse Collins, and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay are Executive Producers. For VH1, Amy Doyle, Ryan Kroft, and Elena Diaz are Executive Producers, Paige Milleris Coordinating Producer, and Joe Buoye is Executive in Charge of Production.
Artist Awol Erizku created an Instagram installation at the event and took portraits of talent and their mothers. Portraits can be found on the @VH1 Instagram account.
Roberta Shields and her son Ludacris at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
A general view of the atmosphere at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Jasmine Sanders and Terrence J at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
Julissa Bermudez and Maxwell at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Halle Berry at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Mary J. Blige and her mother Cora Blige at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
Anthony Anderson at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Halle Berry, Kelly Rowland and La La Anthony at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Latina Webb at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
Chris Paul, Robin Paul and C.J. Paul at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
Maxwell at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Robin Thicke at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Dalvin DeGrate at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
Rocsi Diaz at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Gloria Loring and her son Robin Thickeat VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Nathan Anderson, Doris Hancox, Anthony Anderson, Alvina Stewart, and Kyra Andersonat VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
La La Anthony, her son Kiyan Anthony, and her mother Carmen Surillo at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Nicole Tuck, Asahd Tuck Khaled and DJ Khaled at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
La La Anthony and Anthony Anderson at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Ludacris at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
Mary J. Blige at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
A view of the atmosphere at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
A view of the atmosphere at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
A general view of the atmosphere at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Robin Thicke and his mother Gloria Loring at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
Halle Berry at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
Jessica Mendoza, Halle Berry and Jenesse Center, Inc. CEO Karen Earl at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
K-Ci from Jodeci at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
Gladys Knight at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for VH1)
Maxwell at VH1’s “Dear Mama” event at The Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens in Los Angeles on May 6, 2017. (Photo by Todd Williamson/Getty Images for VH1)
The following is a press release from the Revolution Rock Festival:
After an incredible inaugural year that drew 15,000 fans, Revolution Rock Festival, fueled by Monster Energy, returns Saturday, September 9 with Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, A Day To Remember, Halestorm, Steel Panther and more outdoors at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. New in 2017, fans who purchase VIP tickets or hotel packages will be treated to an exclusive night of music September 8 at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino with the newly reformed Live along with special guests.
“Last year’s festival was tremendously successful as we established ourselves as New England’s rock festival. We had fans from more than ten states throughout the region experience all that the Revolution Rock Festival has to offer,” said Joe Litvag, Executive Producer of Revolution Rock Festival for AEG Presents. “It’s an incredible way to experience some fantastic music while enjoying the amenities of a premium property like Foxwoods Resort Casino.”
“We were thrilled to host the first-ever outdoor music festival held in Southeastern Connecticut, and we look forward to growing upon the success of last year’s sold out event,” said Felix Rappaport, President and CEO of Foxwoods Resort Casino. “As the premier resort destination in the Northeast, we will continue to provide our loyal guests with world-class entertainment as only Foxwoods can offer.”
The full lineup for Revolution Rock Festival is as follows: Five Finger Death Punch, Shinedown, A Day to Remember, Halestorm, Steel Panther, Zakk Sabbath, Pop Evil, Asking Alexandria, Starset, Bleeker, Dragonforce, Through Fire, DED, Hell or Highwater, Palisades and Badflower.
“The boys and I have a saying in Shinedown. We don’t get all dressed up for nothing! We are so privileged to be on such an awesome lineup. Connecticut, let’s get it on,” said Brent Smith of Shinedown.
The lineup for the VIP-only Revolution Rock Festival Friday Night Concert features: Live and Radkey, and additional guests to be announced.
A special discounted Early Bird Presale starts May 10 at 10 a.m. EDT. Visit the Revolution Rock Festival social media pages for details and a password to purchase presale tickets. Tickets for Revolution Rock Festival go on sale to the general public on May 12 at noon EDT at www.RevolutionRockFestival.com.
Early Bird Presale ticket prices are as follows (plus service charges):
VIP: $119.50
General Admission: $69.50
GA 4-pack: $238.00
At the general onsale, tickets will be priced as follows (plus service charges):
VIP: $149.50
General Admission: $89.50
GA 4-pack: $318.00
All VIP tickets include premier parking, an exclusive VIP entrance, and access to the VIP Lounge which features shade, seating areas, a premium cash bar (must be 21 to purchase), premium food for purchase, and exclusive restroom access. The VIP experience also includes entry to the special Friday Night Kickoff Concert at the Grand Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino featuring the newly-reformed Live, Radkey and additional guests.
Foxwoods Resort Casino Hotel Packages will be available during both the presale and general onsale at the following prices:
Silver (2 people): $749.00
Gold (4 people): $1,099.00
All hotel packages include VIP tickets, deluxe resort accommodations for Friday and Saturday nights, plus dedicated shuttle transportation to the festival, and a $25 merchandise voucher with each ticket.
A limited number of discounted tickets will be available for active military through Revolution Rock Festival partner GovX (www.govx.com).
Revolution Rock Festival is produced by AEG Presents, producers of Rock On The Range, Monster Energy Carolina Rebellion, Rocklahoma, Rockfest, Northern Invasion, River City Rockfest, High Elevation Rock Festival and other U.S. rock festivals.
Revolution Rock Festival is supported by our rockin’ sponsors: Monster Energy and Bud Light. These partners, along with many others, will feature interactive experiences, artist meet & greets, and other unique fan engagement opportunities throughout the festival.
The second annual Meadows Music And Arts Festival, (which will take place September 15 to September 17 at Citi Field in the Queens borough of New York City) has added a third day and announced its lineup of performers. Jay-Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gorillaz are the event headliners. Other performers include Future, Nas, Bassnectar, Weezer, Run The Jewels, M.I.A., Erykah Badu. Signature craft cocktails, the best food vendors in NYC, captivating street art, and more will add to the aural delights had at The Meadows 2017. Not to mention the return of the Feastival of Queens, a culinary adventure celebrating the amazing ethnic cuisine that can be found in the most culturally diverse borough in the city (if not the world). Tickets go on sale May 10 at 12 p.m. Eastern Time. The Meadows Festival is produced by Founders Entertainment, the same company behind the annual Governors Ball music festival in New York City.
According to a Meadows Festival press release: The Meadows Music and Arts Festival’s 2017 edition will build upon last year’s careful curation of a wide selection of featured food vendors and craft cocktails at the event. The festival will continue to embrace the amazing culinary diversity of Queens and New York City in general with mouth-watering foodie experiences like the Infatuation Village, curated by The Infatuation, and an expansion of the Feastival of Queens, curated by Queens-based food writer and gastronomic adventurer Joe DiStefano (aka “The Guy Who Ate Queens”), and dubbed “a gem” found amid “a sea of incredible food vendors,” by the Queens Ledger. Food and craft cocktail lineup to be announced soon.
Here is the Meadows Music And Arts Festival 2017 lineup announced so far:
Jay-Z
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Gorillaz
Future
NAS
Bassnectar
Weezer
Run The Jewels
LL Cool J. feat. DJ Z-Trip
M.I.A.
Erykah Badu
Foster The People
Action Bronson
Migos
Big Gigantic
TV On The Radio
Two Door Cinema Club
Milky Chance
Broken Social Scene
Blood Orange
De La Soul
Joey Bada$$
Tegan and Sara
Tory Lanez
21 Savage
St. Paul and The Broken Bones
Ghostface Killah
Flatbush Zombies
Sleigh Bells
Big Boi
Marian Hill
Sky Ferreira
A-Trak
BADBADNOTGOOD
Lido
BROODS
Antibalas
GTA
Lizzo
Swet Shop Boys
Big Wild
Wild Belle
Kamaiyah
LÉON
Jacob Banks
Fantastic Negrito
Public Access T.V.
CRX
Circa Waves
Jordan Bratton
Youngr
Dams of the West
Dreamers
Dave
flor
Arkells
Formation
Mike Floss
Slaptop
June 6, 2017 UPDATE: The Meadows Music Festival has announced the daily schedule of performances.
Citi Cardmember pre-sales begin June 6, 2017 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.
Single-day general admission and VIP tickets sales begin June 8, 2017 at the festival’s website.
The Fyre Music Festival has already been labeled as one of the worst music-industry scams of the decade. The inaugural event, which was marketed as a luxury experience, mainly for people ages 18 to 35, was supposed to take place April 28 to April 30 and May 5 to May 7, 2017 at the Exumas in the Bahamas. Blink-182, Tyga, Pusha T, Desiigner and Major Lazer were all at one point or another advertised as Fyre Festival performers.
Instead, the event was cancelled the day before it was supposed to begin and became an example of what not to do in event planning. A $100 million class-action fraud lawsuit has been filed against festival organizers such as rapper Ja Rule and Billy McFarland, a 25-year-old who has been described in news reports as an “entrepreneur” with no experience working in the music industry.
The people who paid $4,000 to $12,000 each for V.I.P. packages such as transportation by private jet, luxury accommodations on a private beach and gourmet meals, instead showed up and found a site that looked more like a disaster refugee camp, with flimsy tents in a garbage-strewn area, no real security measures and substandard meals that not even homeless shelters would serve. Even for festivalgoers who opted for the non-V.I.P. tickets (which started at about $500 each), the event still cost thousands of dollars if you factor in transportation, food and hotel accommodations.
To make matters worse, many of the festivalgoers (none of whom received the “private jet” transportation if they paid for it) were stranded in the Bahamas for several hours or days as the local airports struggled to keep up with the sudden influx of thousands of people desperate to leave after the festival was cancelled. An estimated 5,000 people paid for Fyre Festival tickets, according to some reports, but the official number still has not been verified. Regardless of how many people bought tickets, even the event’s promoters have admitted there weren’t enough accommodations for festivalgoers.
Much of the marketing for the event was done on the Internet. A promotional video featuring models Bella Hadid, Hailey Baldwin and Emily Ratajkowski showed them and other swimsuit-clad models cavorting on a beach, to obviously try to make people feel that an abundance of sexiness and glamour in a tropical paradise was just waiting for Fyre Festival attendees. Reality TV star/model Kendall Jenner promoted the Fyre Festival on Instagram. To thousands of gullible ticket buyers, having famous models appear in an ad for a first-time music festival had to make the event legitimate.
The backlash on the Internet has been massive, but interestingly, the criticism has been mostly directed at the people who bought tickets, because they’re perceived as spoiled, rich brats who were dumb enough to fall for this con.
Here’s a sampling of comments made on social media:
“This would make for a good Eli Roth horror movie. A bunch of dumb ass rich kids get stranded on the island from hell and get picked off one by one while try to film themselves with selfie sicks and drones.”
“From the organizer, criminal Billy McFarland, who blamed the whole cluster$#%$ on bad weather: ‘Then the wind came, and turned all our five star gourmet food into cheese sandwiches.'”
“That awkward moment you trust a Victoria’s Secret model that there will be actual food.”
“Should have called it the burning money festival.”
“We used to imagine a theme park called Third World World where rich people could briefly experience the life of the poors but Ja Rule made it happen.”
Ja Rule, McFarland and other people associated with the festival have issued public apologies and promised refunds to everyone who bought tickets to this fiasco. McFarland placed much of the blame on “bad weather.” They also claim that they want to do a Fyre Festival in 2018 in the United States instead of the Bahamas. If that should ever happen, there are plenty of people who’ve declared on social media and elsewhere that they would still buy tickets for it. And that says a lot about why people got conned in the first place.
May 5, 2017 UPDATE: A $5 million class-action lawsuit has been filed against the organizers and public-relations companies of Fyre Festival. The law firm Greenspoon Marder filed the complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida on behalf of all ticket purchasers.
The following is an excerpt from a Greenspoon Marder press release:
This will be the first lawsuit filed against the organizers of the Fyre Festival in the Southern District of Florida – a region considered to be the “hub” for Fyre Festival. To attend the festival, all festival-goers were required to take a flight from Miami to the Bahamas. Further, while the event was supposed to take place in the Bahamas, the tickets list the location of the event as a Florida address.
This is also the first lawsuit to address the Defendants’ efforts to escape liability by offering a vague, unknown refund. On April 30, 2017, ticket purchasers received an email containing a link where the consumer can “apply” for a refund – notably without a guarantee that a refund will actually be provided. Ticket purchasers were then required to fill out a vague, lengthy multi-question application form, which also failed to advise the potential class of their litigation rights. The Rule 23(d) Motion to Limit Communications is designed to protect the Plaintiffs and potential class members from misleading communications such as the April 30 refund email that seek to unfairly deprive them of their legal rights and reimbursement of all of the costs they incurred and damages they suffered.
This lawsuit is also the first to name as Defendants the Public Relations agencies representing Fyre Festival. Hired to coordinate Fyre Festival’s marketing and advertising campaign, 42West and Matte Projects knew or should have known that their advertisements and promotions were false and likely to mislead consumers.
March 9, 2018 UPDATE: Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and has been fined $62 million by a Manhattan federal court. He was arrested in June 2017 for the crime. While out on bail for the Fyre Festival scam, McFarland was busted for fraud again, this time for selling fake tickets to events such as the Met Gala and Burning Man. He pleaded guilty to that crime in October 2017.
October 11, 2018 UPDATE: McFarland has been sentenced to six years in prison for fraud. He had faced up to 20 years in prison.
The sixth annual Budweiser Made in America Festival, curated by Jay-Z, has announced its lineup of performers. The event will take place at Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on September 2 and September 3, 2017. TIDAL.com will also have a livestream of the event.
Jay Z, J. Cole and The Chainsmokers are headlining the festival. Other performers will include Kaskade, Marshmello, Migos, Solange, Run the Jewels, Little Dragon, 21 Savage, Sampha, Cash Cash, R3hab, Pusha T, Vic Mensa, DMX, DJ Mustard, Marian Hill, Tiwa Savage, Getter, KYLE, Wizkid, Stormzy, Lizzo, Dirty South, Broods, Kelela, Francis and The Lights, Ugly God, Yung Lean, PnB Rock, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie, Rob $Tone, Rapsody, Netsky, Green Velvet, Beach Slang, Salva, Burns, Jorja Smith, Vanic, THEY., Kap Slap, Devault, Nick Grant, Mt. Joy, Mannequin Pussy, Kodie Shane, Flor, Earthgang, Medasin, Tommy Genesis, Smino, Mozart La Para, Carter Winter, Maleek Berry, Karen Rodriguez, J.I.D, Busty & The Bass, Ari Lennox, Downtown Boys and Queen of Jeans.
This year’s concert will benefit both the ACLU of Pennsylvania and United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey. A primary goal of this music festival is to have a positive impact on the communities involved.
Ticket Purchase Information Tidal members have access to an exclusive presale ahead of the general public beginning May 1, at 2 p.m. Eastern Time at TIDAL.com/MIA.
Citi is the official credit card of the Budweiser Made In America Festival. Citi cardmembers get access to presale tickets beginning on May 2 at 10 a.m. Eastern Time through May 4 at 10 p.m. Eastern Time.
The general public can purchase tickets at Ticketmaster, beginning May 5, at 10 a.m. Eastern Time.
Kelsea Ballerini at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
With two awards each, Fifth Harmony, Kelsea Ballerini and Justin Bieber were the top winners of the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards (RDMA), which took place at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles om April 29, 2017. The show, which could be seen on Disney Channel and multiple Disney-branded digital platforms, was hosted by Kelsea Ballerini, Sofia Carson, Jordan Fisher, Alex Aiono and Jenna Ortega. Performances included those by Alessia Cara, Hailee Steinfeld, Ballerini, Noah Cyrus, Julia Michaels, Carson, Sabrina Carpenter, Auli’i Cravalho, Fitz and The Tantrums, Erin Bowman, Grace VanderWaal, Train, Lindsey Stirling, Fisher and Tally.
The following is an excerpt from a Radio Disney press release:
Highlights of the show included:
Jamie Lynn Spears joined recording artists Steinfeld, Ballerini and Carson onstage during a tribute performance to her sister, Britney Spears, recipient of the first-ever RDMA Icon Award.
The first “Moana” musical collaboration by Fisher, Cara, Auli’i Cravalho and Tally.
Nick Jonas received the RDMA Hero Award for his philanthropic work with Beyond Type 1 (diabetes).The show opened with the world premiere of “Ways to Be Wicked” from “Descendants 2” and a special appearance by the stars of the movie together on stage — Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Cameron Boyce and Booboo Stewart.With over 283 million votes from around the world, the 2017 RDMA tallied its highest numbers yet across six polling platforms: the Radio Disney app, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google One Box and, for the first time, the popular social platform Musically was included, allowing users to vote for the category “Stuck In Our Heads – Best Song To Lip Sync To.”During the “Disney Channel Presents the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards,” viewers were invited to join a Live viewing party on the Radio Disney app and Radio Disney Facebook during the telecast on both coasts, hosted by Radio Disney talent and social media stars. The 2017 RDMA was sponsored by American Girl, Aquabeads, Band-Aid Brand, Chrysler, Comcast’s Xfinity, Flavor Blasted Goldfish Crackers, Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Shapes and the Walt Disney Studios.
Here is the complete list of winners of the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards:
He’s the One – Best Male Artist: Niall Horan She’s the One – Best Female Artist: Ariana Grande You Know Them You Love Them – Best Group: Fifth Harmony The Bestest – Song of the Year: Shawn Mendes, “Treat You Better” I’m With the Band – Favorite Tour: Selena Gomez, “Revival Tour” The Buzz – Breakout Artist Of The Year: Alessia Cara The Freshest – Best New Artist: Grace VanderWaal. TRENDING – Favorite Social Media Star: “Bizaardvark” star Jake Paul. Mashup! – Best Collaboration: MGK x Camila Cabello for “Bad Things.” XOXO – Best Crush Song: DJ Snake featuring Justin Bieber, “Let Me Love You” #Squad Goals – Fiercest Fans: Fifth Harmony So Happy – Best Song That Makes You Smile: Bruno Mars, “24K Magic” When the Beat Drops – Best Dance Track: Major Lazer featuring Justin Bieber and Mo, “Cold Water” Heartbreak – Best Breakup Song: Little Mix, “Shout Out to My Ex” The Bestest! – Radio Disney Country Favorite Artist: Kelsea Ballerini Play It Again – Radio Disney Country Favorite Song: Kelsea Ballerini, “Peter Pan” The Bestest! – Radio Disney Country Best New Artist: Maren Morris
Kelsea Ballerin,, Sofia Carson, Britney Spears, Hailee Steinfeld and Jamie Lynn Spears at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Grace Vanderwaal at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Alessia Cara at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Hailee Steinfeld at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Jake Paul at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Camila Cabello at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Kelsea Ballerini at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Kelsea Ballerini, Sofia Carson, Jamie Lynn Spears and Hailee Steinfeld at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Noah Cyrus at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Fitz and the Tantrums at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Erin Bowman at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Train singer Pat Monahan at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Jordan Fisher at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Auli’l Cravalho at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Alessia Cara at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Nick Jonas at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Adam Sandler and Lindsey Stirling at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
Raven-Symone at the Fifth Annual Radio Disney Music Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on April 29, 2017. (Photo courtesy of Disney Channel/Image Group LA)
