Beyoncé Reveals ‘Cowboy Carter Tour’ Cities, Dates After Big Grammys Night
After announcing the Cowboy Carter Tour at midnight on Sunday ahead of her big night at the Grammys, Beyoncé has revealed which cities she’ll be visiting in an Instagram post. On the heels of winning the prestigious Album of the Year award for the same project, Bey confirmed she’s taking the show to Los Angeles, Chicago, London, New York, Paris, Washington DC, Atlanta, Las Vegas, and her hometown of Houston. Cowboy Carter also claimed the Best Country Album Grammy on Sunday night, making Beyoncé the first Black woman to ever claim the award. Tickets will first be available via the BeyHive presale on Feb. 11, while fans can also sign up for the Artist Presale (taking place on Feb. 13) now on Ticketmaster. General tickets go on sale Feb. 14.
Roku is Launching Women’s Sports Studio Show with Hello Sunshine, Rich Eisen Productions
Roku and Reese Witherspoon‘s production company Hello Sunshine have teamed up with Rich Eisen Productions for a new weekly talk show centered on women’s sports. Per the Monday announcement, Women’s Sports Now will be co-hosted by Atlanta Dream co-owner Renee Montgomery and comedian Sarah Tiana. They’ll be joined by veteran sports reporter Suzy Shuster, who is also serving as executive producer. The crew plans to discuss everything from women’s basketball, volleyball, soccer, and more.
Drake, PartyNextDoor to Release New Collab Album on Valentine’s Day
At long last, the anticipated joint album from Drake and PartyNextDoor has a release date. The hitmakers shared on Instagram that $ome $exy $ongs 4 U will arrive on Feb. 14. This record marks Drake’s third major collaborative project, following What a Time to Be Alive with Future and Her Loss with 21 Savage. The Canadians have a long history of working together, dropping many singles, including “Come and See Me,” “Recognize,” “Members Only,” “Loyal,” and more. Drake also begins a month-long stint across Australia and New Zealand on Tuesday for the Anita Max Wynn Tour.
Zac Efron, Will Ferrell Team Up in Upcoming Amazon Comedy
Zac Efron and Will Ferrell have been picked to star in a new comedy produced by Amazon MGM Studios, the same company behind Ferrell’s just-released feature, You’re Cordially Invited. The Deadline exclusive says the movie “follows a young convict (Efron) fresh out of prison who takes a reality TV courtroom hostage, blaming the megalomaniac TV judge (Ferrell) for a past ruling that the convict feels ruined his life.” Like You’re Cordially Invited, Nicholas Stoller is coming on as both director and screenwriter. No release date is confirmed.
Doechii Drops New Single After Winning Best Rap Album
Doechii treated fans to a new single on Sunday after winning her first Grammy for Best Rap Album for Alligator Bites Never Heal. The two-minute song “Nosebleeds” was created in collaboration with producer Jonas Jeberg. The Tampa-born artist raps about her accomplishments, including why she deserved those three nominations, calling out the haters, her status on the Top Dawg Entertainment roster, and more.
Lids & ’47 Partner with Café Du Monde on Super Bowl Collection
Lids and lifestyle brand ‘47 have teamed up with New Orleans staple Café Du Monde on a limited-edition capsule ahead of the Super Bowl. The collection drops Thursday and features headwear with the iconic striped awning. The exterior features the brand’s logo and slogans, such as “Bon Appetit,” while interior notes, like beignet directions, are on the panels. The collaboration boasts five styles and will be sold exclusively at New Orleans-area Lids locations and a special two-day pop-up at Café du Monde’s Grandad’s General Store.
Detroit Pistons Announce Malcolm X-Inspired Retail Capsule
In the midst of a standout season, the Detroit Pistons are looking to the past. The team announced that it is dropping a commemorative collection celebrating the life and legacy of civil rights leader Malcolm X and his connection to the city, where he became known as “Detroit Red.” “The narrative of his time in Michigan was pivotal to his journey,” Bilal Saeed, Vice President of Brand & Marketing Strategy, said in a statement. “Yet it remains lesser known.” This stylistic storytelling has become paramount for the Pistons in recent years as they’ve honored other local legends through fashion, including J Dilla, Martin Lawerence, and Eminem. The Malcolm X collection will launch in-arena at HBCU night and online.
DJ Mustard Tapped By Heinz for Limited-Edition Condiment Collab
Fresh off a Grammy Award win for his work on Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” DJ Mustard is making the most of his moniker and buzz by partnering with Heinz. A limited-edition mustard flavor finds the producer emerging as the first stateside co-creator to release a sauce with the $35 billion brand. Already, the collaborative condiment has launched for pre-sale online, with Mustard slated to host events and release recipes with Heinz throughout the year.