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J Balvin has released his highly anticipated sixth studio album Jose . Named after the artist’s legal name, Jose comprises Balvin’s most personal effort to date and sees him going more in depth musically than ever.

The new audio-visual album , presented with Dolby Atmos technology exclusively on Apple Music, arrives as J Balvin also officially lands his 31st No.1 at Latin Airplay, tying him for the record of most No.1’s on Latin Airplay in history and cementing him as Latin music’s biggest success story of the decade.

Accompanying the album is a new music video for his single “Si Te Atreves,” starring J. Balvin and reggaeton music duo Zion & Lennox.

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Additionally, Balvin also revealed his 2022 North American tour dates in support of the newly released album. The 28-date run of shows kicks off on April 19, 2022 in San Antonio and wraps on June 4 in Puerto Rico.

Along the way, Balvin will hit Seattle, Las Vegas, Miami, New York and DC. Tickets go on sale at 12pm local time on Friday, September 17 and will be available for purchase at jbalvin.com . The 5-time Latin GRAMMY-winning artist is also slated to perform a run of upcoming shows beginning this month, to precede the live tour in 2022.

Buy or stream Jose .

J Balvin Tour Dates: 2021: 9/11 – 9/17 – Las Vegas, NV @ NEÓN 9/25 – Queens, NY @ Governors Ball Music Festival 10/1 – Miami, FL @ Uforia Mix Live 10/31 – San Francisco, CA @ Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival

2022: 1/16 – Los Angeles, CA @ CALIBASH 4/19 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center 4/20 – Austin, TX @ H-E-B Center at Cedar Park 4/22 – Tucson, AZ @ Tucson Arena 4/23 – Las Vegas, NV @ Michelob Ultra Arena 4/24 – San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena 4/26 – Seattle, WA @ Climate Pledge Arena 4/27 – Portland, OR @ Moda Center 4/30 – San Jose, CA @ Sap Center 5/1 – Oakland, CA @ Oakland Arena 5/4 – El Paso, TX @ Don Haskins Center 5/5 – Laredo, TX @ Sames Auto Arena 5/6 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center 5/7 – Hidalgo, TX @ Payne Arena 5/8 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center 5/11 – Fort Meyers, FL @ Hertz Arena 5/13 – Miami, FL @ FTX Arena 5/14 – Orlando, FL @ Amway Center 5/15 – Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena 5/18 – Charlotte, NC @ Spectrum Center 5/20 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena 5/21 – Newark, NJ @ Prudential Center 5/22 – New York, NY @ Barclays Center 5/25 – Bridgeport, CT @ Webster Bank Arena 5/26 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden 5/27 – Montreal, CA @ Centre Bell 5/28 – Toronto, CA @ Scotiabank Arena 6/4 – San Juan, PR @ Choliseo

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J Balvin Drops New 'Jose' Album, Announces 2022 Tour Dates

Kicking off the 25-date north american tour in san antonio..

36-year-old Colombian star J Balvin has recently dropped his sixth studio album, Jose . Days after the new mixtape, the artist also announced his North American tour dates.

For over a decade, the artist has changed the face of Latino music with his smooth reggaeton textures and radio-ready heavy hitters. Throughout his career, J Balvin has hit many collaborative milestones, including tracks like “Mi Gente” featuring Beyoncé and “I Like it” with Cardi B . As he continues to work towards changing the narrative of Latinos in music and contributing to the ever-growing Latino cultural representation in the industry, his new album Jose arrives at a time when Balvin has claimed global superstar status. Not only is he a Latino sensation, but an international pop star.

Jose 2022 Tour Dates 04/19 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center 04/20 – Austin, TX – HEB Center 04/22 – Tucson, AZ – Tucson Arena 04/23 – Las Vegas, NV – Michelob Ultra Arena 04/24 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena 04/26 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena 04/28 – Portland, OR – MODA Center 04/30 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center 05/1 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena 05/4 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center 05/5 – Laredo, TX – Sames Auto Arena 05/6 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center 05/7 – Hidalgo, TX – Payne Arena 05/8 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center 05/11 – Ft Myers, FL – Hertz Arena 05/13 – Miami, FL – FTX Arena 05/14 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center 05/15 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena 05/18 – Charlotte, NC- Spectrum Center 05/20 – Washington DC- Capitol One Arena 05/21 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center 05/22 – New York, NY – Barclays Center 05/25 – Bridgeport, CT- Webster Bank Arena 05/26 – Boston, MA – TD Garden 05/27 – Montreal, Canada – Bell Centre 05/28 – Toronto, Canada – Scotia Bank Arena 06/4 – San Juan, PR – Coliseo de Puerto Rico

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J Balvin Announces Arcoiris North American Tour

"We're going for this new dream," Balvin shared on Instagram with more information on the tour

Latin urban music superstar J Balvin has announced a trek across North America that he has named the "Arcoiris" tour, or, "The Rainbow Tour." 

The GRAMMY-nominated Colombian artist whose bright sets are hitting several festivals this year, including a performance at  Coachella  in April, will launch Arcoiris in Puerto Rico on Aug. 30 then head to Detroit, San Jose,Calif., Miami and other cities before closing it out at the Los Angeles Staples Center on Oct. 26.

"We're going for this new dream," Balvin shared on Instagram   with more information on the tour. The singer, who has expressed his desire to take reggaeton music to a greater global scale, used his set at Coachella to celebrate the genre. 

Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. on May 17 For more information on, visit Ticketmaster's website .

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GRAMMY Rewind: Kendrick Lamar Honors Hip-Hop's Greats While Accepting Best Rap Album GRAMMY For 'To Pimp a Butterfly' In 2016

Upon winning the GRAMMY for Best Rap Album for 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' Kendrick Lamar thanked those that helped him get to the stage, and the artists that blazed the trail for him.

Updated Friday Oct. 13, 2023 to include info about Kendrick Lamar's most recent GRAMMY wins, as of the 2023 GRAMMYs.

A GRAMMY veteran these days, Kendrick Lamar has won 17 GRAMMYs and has received 47 GRAMMY nominations overall. A sizable chunk of his trophies came from the 58th annual GRAMMY Awards in 2016, when he walked away with five — including his first-ever win in the Best Rap Album category.

This installment of GRAMMY Rewind turns back the clock to 2016, revisiting Lamar's acceptance speech upon winning Best Rap Album for To Pimp A Butterfly . Though Lamar was alone on stage, he made it clear that he wouldn't be at the top of his game without the help of a broad support system. 

"First off, all glory to God, that's for sure," he said, kicking off a speech that went on to thank his parents, who he described as his "those who gave me the responsibility of knowing, of accepting the good with the bad."

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He also extended his love and gratitude to his fiancée, Whitney Alford, and shouted out his Top Dawg Entertainment labelmates. Lamar specifically praised Top Dawg's CEO, Anthony Tiffith, for finding and developing raw talent that might not otherwise get the chance to pursue their musical dreams.

"We'd never forget that: Taking these kids out of the projects, out of Compton, and putting them right here on this stage, to be the best that they can be," Lamar — a Compton native himself — continued, leading into an impassioned conclusion spotlighting some of the cornerstone rap albums that came before To Pimp a Butterfly .

"Hip-hop. Ice Cube . This is for hip-hop," he said. "This is for Snoop Dogg , Doggystyle . This is for Illmatic , this is for Nas . We will live forever. Believe that."

To Pimp a Butterfly singles "Alright" and "These Walls" earned Lamar three more GRAMMYs that night, the former winning Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song and the latter taking Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (the song features Bilal , Anna Wise and Thundercat ). He also won Best Music Video for the remix of Taylor Swift 's "Bad Blood." 

Lamar has since won Best Rap Album two more times, taking home the golden gramophone in 2018 for his blockbuster LP DAMN ., and in 2023 for his bold fifth album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers .

Watch Lamar's full acceptance speech above, and check back at GRAMMY.com every Friday for more GRAMMY Rewind episodes. 

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A Guide To Modern Funk For The Dance Floor: L'Imperatrice, Shiro Schwarz, Franc Moody, Say She She & Moniquea

James Brown changed the sound of popular music when he found the power of the one and unleashed the funk with "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag." Today, funk lives on in many forms, including these exciting bands from across the world.

It's rare that a genre can be traced back to a single artist or group, but for funk, that was James Brown . The Godfather of Soul coined the phrase and style of playing known as "on the one," where the first downbeat is emphasized, instead of the typical second and fourth beats in pop, soul and other styles. As David Cheal eloquently explains, playing on the one "left space for phrases and riffs, often syncopated around the beat, creating an intricate, interlocking grid which could go on and on." You know a funky bassline when you hear it; its fat chords beg your body to get up and groove.

Brown's 1965 classic, "Papa's Got a Brand New Bag," became one of the first funk hits, and has been endlessly sampled and covered over the years, along with his other groovy tracks. Of course, many other funk acts followed in the '60s, and the genre thrived in the '70s and '80s as the disco craze came and went, and the originators of hip-hop and house music created new music from funk and disco's strong, flexible bones built for dancing.

Legendary funk bassist Bootsy Collins learned the power of the one from playing in Brown's band, and brought it to George Clinton , who created P-funk, an expansive, Afrofuturistic , psychedelic exploration of funk with his various bands and projects, including Parliament-Funkadelic . Both Collins and Clinton remain active and funkin', and have offered their timeless grooves to collabs with younger artists, including Kali Uchis , Silk Sonic , and Omar Apollo; and Kendrick Lamar , Flying Lotus , and Thundercat , respectively.

In the 1980s, electro-funk was born when artists like Afrika Bambaataa, Man Parrish, and Egyptian Lover began making futuristic beats with the Roland TR-808 drum machine — often with robotic vocals distorted through a talk box. A key distinguishing factor of electro-funk is a de-emphasis on vocals, with more phrases than choruses and verses. The sound influenced contemporaneous hip-hop, funk and electronica, along with acts around the globe, while current acts like Chromeo, DJ Stingray, and even Egyptian Lover himself keep electro-funk alive and well.

Today, funk lives in many places, with its heavy bass and syncopated grooves finding way into many nooks and crannies of music. There's nu-disco and boogie funk, nodding back to disco bands with soaring vocals and dance floor-designed instrumentation. G-funk continues to influence Los Angeles hip-hop, with innovative artists like Dam-Funk and Channel Tres bringing the funk and G-funk, into electro territory. Funk and disco-centered '70s revival is definitely having a moment, with acts like Ghost Funk Orchestra and Parcels , while its sparkly sprinklings can be heard in pop from Dua Lipa , Doja Cat , and, in full "Soul Train" character, Silk Sonic . There are also acts making dreamy, atmospheric music with a solid dose of funk, such as Khruangbin ’s global sonic collage.

There are many bands that play heavily with funk, creating lush grooves designed to get you moving. Read on for a taste of five current modern funk and nu-disco artists making band-led uptempo funk built for the dance floor. Be sure to press play on the Spotify playlist above, and check out GRAMMY.com's playlist on Apple Music , Amazon Music and Pandora .

Say She She

Aptly self-described as "discodelic soul," Brooklyn-based seven-piece Say She She make dreamy, operatic funk, led by singer-songwriters Nya Gazelle Brown, Piya Malik and Sabrina Mileo Cunningham. Their '70s girl group-inspired vocal harmonies echo, sooth and enchant as they cover poignant topics with feminist flair.

While they’ve been active in the New York scene for a few years, they’ve gained wider acclaim for the irresistible music they began releasing this year, including their debut album, Prism . Their 2022 debut single "Forget Me Not" is an ode to ground-breaking New York art collective Guerilla Girls, and " Norma " is their protest anthem in response to the news that Roe vs. Wade could be (and was) overturned. The band name is a nod to funk legend Nile Rodgers , from the "Le freak, c'est chi" exclamation in Chic's legendary tune "Le Freak."

Moniquea 's unique voice oozes confidence, yet invites you in to dance with her to the super funky boogie rhythms. The Pasadena, California artist was raised on funk music; her mom was in a cover band that would play classics like Aretha Franklin’ s "Get It Right" and Gladys Knight ’s "Love Overboard." Moniquea released her first boogie funk track at 20 and, in 2011, met local producer XL Middelton — a bonafide purveyor of funk. She's been a star artist on his MoFunk Records ever since, and they've collabed on countless tracks, channeling West Coast energy with a heavy dose of G-funk, sunny lyrics and upbeat, roller disco-ready rhythms.

Her latest release is an upbeat nod to classic West Coast funk, produced by Middleton, and follows her February 2022 groovy, collab-filled album, On Repeat .

Shiro Schwarz

Shiro Schwarz is a Mexico City-based duo, consisting of Pammela Rojas and Rafael Marfil, who helped establish a modern funk scene in the richly creative Mexican metropolis. On "Electrify" — originally released in 2016 on Fat Beats Records and reissued in 2021 by MoFunk — Shiro Schwarz's vocals playfully contrast each other, floating over an insistent, upbeat bassline and an '80s throwback electro-funk rhythm with synth flourishes.

Their music manages to be both nostalgic and futuristic — and impossible to sit still to. 2021 single "Be Kind" is sweet, mellow and groovy, perfect chic lounge funk. Shiro Schwarz’s latest track, the joyfully nostalgic "Hey DJ," is a collab with funkstress Saucy Lady and U-Key.

L'Impératrice

L'Impératrice (the empress in French) are a six-piece Parisian group serving an infectiously joyful blend of French pop, nu-disco, funk and psychedelia. Flore Benguigui's vocals are light and dreamy, yet commanding of your attention, while lyrics have a feminist touch.

During their energetic live sets, L'Impératrice members Charles de Boisseguin and Hagni Gwon (keys), David Gaugué (bass), Achille Trocellier (guitar), and Tom Daveau (drums) deliver extended instrumental jam sessions to expand and connect their music. Gaugué emphasizes the thick funky bass, and Benguigui jumps around the stage while sounding like an angel. L’Impératrice’s latest album, 2021’s Tako Tsubo , is a sunny, playful French disco journey.

Franc Moody

Franc Moody 's bio fittingly describes their music as "a soul funk and cosmic disco sound." The London outfit was birthed by friends Ned Franc and Jon Moody in the early 2010s, when they were living together and throwing parties in North London's warehouse scene. In 2017, the group grew to six members, including singer and multi-instrumentalist Amber-Simone.

Their music feels at home with other electro-pop bands like fellow Londoners Jungle and Aussie act Parcels. While much of it is upbeat and euphoric, Franc Moody also dips into the more chilled, dreamy realm, such as the vibey, sultry title track from their recently released Into the Ether .

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Living Legends: Billy Idol On Survival, Revival & Breaking Out Of The Cage

"One foot in the past and one foot into the future," Billy Idol says, describing his decade-spanning career in rock. "We’ve got the best of all possible worlds because that has been the modus operandi of Billy Idol."

Living Legends is a series that spotlights icons in music still going strong today. This week, GRAMMY.com spoke with Billy Idol about his latest EP,   Cage , and continuing to rock through decades of changing tastes.

Billy Idol is a true rock 'n' roll survivor who has persevered through cultural shifts and personal struggles. While some may think of Idol solely for "Rebel Yell" and "White Wedding," the singer's musical influences span genres and many of his tunes are less turbo-charged than his '80s hits would belie.  

Idol first made a splash in the latter half of the '70s with the British punk band Generation X. In the '80s, he went on to a solo career combining rock, pop, and punk into a distinct sound that transformed him and his musical partner, guitarist Steve Stevens, into icons. They have racked up multiple GRAMMY nominations, in addition to one gold, one double platinum, and four platinum albums thanks to hits like "Cradle Of Love," "Flesh For Fantasy," and "Eyes Without A Face." 

But, unlike many legacy artists, Idol is anything but a relic. Billy continues to produce vital Idol music by collaborating with producers and songwriters — including Miley Cyrus — who share his forward-thinking vision. He will play a five-show Vegas residency in November, and filmmaker Jonas Akerlund is working on a documentary about Idol’s life. 

His latest release is Cage , the second in a trilogy of annual four-song EPs. The title track is a classic Billy Idol banger expressing the desire to free himself from personal constraints and live a better life. Other tracks on Cage incorporate metallic riffing and funky R&B grooves. 

Idol continues to reckon with his demons — they both grappled with addiction during the '80s — and the singer is open about those struggles on the record and the page. (Idol's 2014 memoir Dancing With Myself , details a 1990 motorcycle accident that nearly claimed a leg, and how becoming a father steered him to reject hard drugs. "Bitter Taste," from his last EP, The Roadside , reflects on surviving the accident.)

Although Idol and Stevens split in the late '80s — the skilled guitarist fronted Steve Stevens & The Atomic Playboys, and collaborated with Michael Jackson, Rick Ocasek, Vince Neil, and Harold Faltermeyer (on the GRAMMY-winning "Top Gun Anthem") —  their common history and shared musical bond has been undeniable. The duo reunited in 2001 for an episode of " VH1 Storytellers " and have been back in the saddle for two decades. Their union remains one of the strongest collaborations in rock 'n roll history.

While there is recognizable personnel and a distinguishable sound throughout a lot of his work, Billy Idol has always pushed himself to try different things. Idol discusses his musical journey, his desire to constantly move forward, and the strong connection that he shares with Stevens. 

Steve has said that you like to mix up a variety of styles, yet everyone assumes you're the "Rebel Yell"/"White Wedding" guy. But if they really listen to your catalog, it's vastly different.

Yeah, that's right. With someone like Steve Stevens, and then back in the day Keith Forsey producing... [Before that] Generation X actually did move around inside punk rock. We didn't stay doing just the Ramones two-minute music. We actually did a seven-minute song. [ Laughs ]. We did always mix things up. 

Then when I got into my solo career, that was the fun of it. With someone like Steve, I knew what he could do. I could see whatever we needed to do, we could nail it. The world was my oyster musically. 

"Cage" is a classic-sounding Billy Idol rocker, then "Running From The Ghost" is almost metal, like what the Devil's Playground album was like back in the mid-2000s. "Miss Nobody" comes out of nowhere with this pop/R&B flavor. What inspired that?

We really hadn't done anything like that since something like "Flesh For Fantasy" [which] had a bit of an R&B thing about it. Back in the early days of Billy Idol, "Hot In The City" and "Mony Mony" had girls [singing] on the backgrounds. 

We always had a bit of R&B really, so it was actually fun to revisit that. We just hadn't done anything really quite like that for a long time. That was one of the reasons to work with someone like Sam Hollander [for the song "Rita Hayworth"] on The Roadside . We knew we could go [with him] into an R&B world, and he's a great songwriter and producer. That's the fun of music really, trying out these things and seeing if you can make them stick. 

I listen to new music by veteran artists and debate that with some people. I'm sure you have those fans that want their nostalgia, and then there are some people who will embrace the newer stuff. Do you find it’s a challenge to reach people with new songs?

Obviously, what we're looking for is, how do we somehow have one foot in the past and one foot into the future? We’ve got the best of all possible worlds because that has been the modus operandi of Billy Idol. 

You want to do things that are true to you, and you don't just want to try and do things that you're seeing there in the charts today. I think that we're achieving it with things like "Running From The Ghost" and "Cage" on this new EP. I think we’re managing to do both in a way. 

** Obviously, "Running From The Ghost" is about addiction, all the stuff that you went through, and in "Cage" you’re talking about  freeing yourself from a lot of personal shackles. Was there any one moment in your life that made you really thought I have to not let this weigh me down anymore ? **

I mean, things like the motorcycle accident I had, that was a bit of a wake up call way back. It was 32 years ago. But there were things like that, years ago, that gradually made me think about what I was doing with my life. I didn't want to ruin it, really. I didn't want to throw it away, and it made [me] be less cavalier. 

I had to say to myself, about the drugs and stuff, that I've been there and I've done it. There’s no point in carrying on doing it. You couldn't get any higher. You didn't want to throw your life away casually, and I was close to doing that. It took me a bit of time, but then gradually I was able to get control of myself to a certain extent [with] drugs and everything. And I think Steve's done the same thing. We're on a similar path really, which has been great because we're in the same boat in terms of lyrics and stuff. 

So a lot of things like that were wake up calls. Even having grandchildren and just watching my daughter enlarging her family and everything; it just makes you really positive about things and want to show a positive side to how you're feeling, about where you're going. We've lived with the demons so long, we've found a way to live with them. We found a way to be at peace with our demons, in a way. Maybe not completely, but certainly to where we’re enjoying what we do and excited about it.

[When writing] "Running From The Ghost" it was easy to go, what was the ghost for us? At one point, we were very drug addicted in the '80s. And Steve in particular is super sober [now]. I mean, I still vape pot and stuff. I don’t know how he’s doing it, but it’s incredible. All I want to be able to do is have a couple of glasses of wine at a restaurant or something. I can do that now.

I think working with people that are super talented, you just feel confident. That is a big reason why you open up and express yourself more because you feel comfortable with what's around you.

Did you watch Danny Boyle's recent Sex Pistols mini-series?

I did, yes.

You had a couple of cameos; well, an actor who portrayed you did. How did you react to it? How accurate do you think it was in portraying that particular time period?

I love Jonesy’s book, I thought his book was incredible. It's probably one of the best bio books really. It was incredible and so open. I was looking forward to that a lot.

It was as if [the show] kind of stayed with Steve [Jones’ memoir] about halfway through, and then departed from it. [John] Lydon, for instance, was never someone I ever saw acting out; he's more like that today. I never saw him do something like jump up in the room and run around going crazy. The only time I saw him ever do that was when they signed the recording deal with Virgin in front of Buckingham Palace. Whereas Sid Vicious was always acting out; he was always doing something in a horrible way or shouting at someone. I don't remember John being like that. I remember him being much more introverted.

But then I watched interviews with some of the actors about coming to grips with the parts they were playing. And they were saying, we knew punk rock happened but just didn't know any of the details. So I thought well, there you go . If ["Pistol" is]  informing a lot of people who wouldn't know anything about punk rock, maybe that's what's good about it.

Maybe down the road John Lydon will get the chance to do John's version of the Pistols story. Maybe someone will go a lot deeper into it and it won't be so surface. But maybe you needed this just to get people back in the flow.

We had punk and metal over here in the States, but it feels like England it was legitimately more dangerous. British society was much more rigid.

It never went [as] mega in America. It went big in England. It exploded when the Pistols did that interview with [TV host Bill] Grundy, that lorry truck driver put his boot through his own TV, and all the national papers had "the filth and the fury" [headlines].

We went from being unknown to being known overnight. We waited a year, Generation X. We even told them [record labels] no for nine months to a year. Every record company wanted their own punk rock group. So it went really mega in England, and it affected the whole country – the style, the fashions, everything. I mean, the Ramones were massive in England. Devo had a No. 1 song [in England] with "Satisfaction" in '77. Actually, Devo was as big as or bigger than the Pistols.

You were ahead of the pop-punk thing that happened in the late '90s, and a lot of it became tongue-in-cheek by then. It didn't have the same sense of rebelliousness as the original movement. It was more pop.

It had become a style. There was a famous book in England called Revolt Into Style — and that's what had happened, a revolt that turned into style which then they were able to duplicate in their own way. Even recently, Billie Joe [Armstrong] did his own version of "Gimme Some Truth," the Lennon song we covered way back in 1977.

When we initially were making [punk] music, it hadn't become accepted yet. It was still dangerous and turned into a style that people were used to. We were still breaking barriers.

You have a band called Generation Sex with Steve Jones and Paul Cook. I assume you all have an easier time playing Pistols and Gen X songs together now and not worrying about getting spit on like back in the '70s?

Yeah, definitely. When I got to America I told the group I was putting it together, "No one spits at the audience."

We had five years of being spat on [in the UK], and it was revolting. And they spat at you if they liked you. If they didn't like it they smashed your gear up. One night, I remember I saw blood on my T-shirt, and I think Joe Strummer got meningitis when spit went in his mouth.

You had to go through a lot to become successful, it wasn't like you just kind of got up there and did a couple of gigs. I don't think some young rock bands really get that today.

With punk going so mega in England, we definitely got a leg up. We still had a lot of work to get where we got to, and rightly so because you find out that you need to do that. A lot of groups in the old days would be together three to five years before they ever made a record, and that time is really important. In a way, what was great about punk rock for me was it was very much a learning period. I really learned a lot [about] recording music and being in a group and even writing songs.

Then when I came to America, it was a flow, really. I also really started to know what I wanted Billy Idol to be. It took me a little bit, but I kind of knew what I wanted Billy Idol to be. And even that took a while to let it marinate.

You and Miley Cyrus have developed a good working relationship in the last several years. How do you think her fans have responded to you, and your fans have responded to her?

I think they're into it. It's more the record company that she had didn't really get "Night Crawling"— it was one of the best songs on Plastic Hearts , and I don't think they understood that. They wanted to go with Dua Lipa, they wanted to go with the modern, young acts, and I don't think they realized that that song was resonating with her fans. Which is a shame really because, with Andrew Watt producing, it's a hit song.

But at the same time, I enjoyed doing it. It came out really good and it's very Billy Idol. In fact, I think it’s more Billy Idol than Miley Cyrus. I think it shows you where Andrew Watt was. He was excited about doing a Billy Idol track. She's fun to work with. She’s a really great person and she works at her singing — I watched her rehearsing for the Super Bowl performance she gave. She rehearsed all Saturday morning, all Saturday afternoon, and Sunday morning and it was that afternoon. I have to admire her fortitude. She really cares.

I remember when you went on " Viva La Bam "  back in 2005 and decided to give Bam Margera’s Lamborghini a new sunroof by taking a power saw to it. Did he own that car? Was that a rental?

I think it was his car.

Did he get over it later on?

He loved it. [ Laughs ] He’s got a wacky sense of humor. He’s fantastic, actually. I’m really sorry to see what he's been going through just lately. He's going through a lot, and I wish him the best. He's a fantastic person, and it's a shame that he's struggling so much with his addictions. I know what it's like. It's not easy.

Musically, what is the synergy like with you guys during the past 10 years, doing Kings and Queens of the Underground and this new stuff? What is your working relationship like now in this more sober, older, mature version of you two as opposed to what it was like back in the '80s?

In lots of ways it’s not so different because we always wrote the songs together, we always talked about what we're going to do together. It was just that we were getting high at the same time.We're just not getting [that way now] but we're doing all the same things.

We're still talking about things, still [planning] things:What are we going to do next? How are we going to find new people to work with? We want to find new producers. Let's be a little bit more timely about putting stuff out.That part of our relationship is the same, you know what I mean? That never got affected. We just happened to be overloading in the '80s.

The relationship’s… matured and it's carrying on being fruitful, and I think that's pretty amazing. Really, most people don't get to this place. Usually, they hate each other by now. [ Laughs ] We also give each other space. We're not stopping each other doing things outside of what we’re working on together. All of that enables us to carry on working together. I love and admire him. I respect him. He's been fantastic. I mean, just standing there on stage with him is always a treat. And he’s got an immensely great sense of humor. I think that's another reason why we can hang together after all this time because we've got the sense of humor to enable us to go forward.

There's a lot of fan reaction videos online, and I noticed a lot of younger women like "Rebel Yell" because, unlike a lot of other '80s alpha male rock tunes, you're talking about satisfying your lover.

It was about my girlfriend at the time, Perri Lister. It was about how great I thought she was, how much I was in love with her, and how great women are, how powerful they are.

It was a bit of a feminist anthem in a weird way. It was all about how relationships can free you and add a lot to your life. It was a cry of love, nothing to do with the Civil War or anything like that. Perri was a big part of my life, a big part of being Billy Idol. I wanted to write about it. I'm glad that's the effect.

Is there something you hope people get out of the songs you've been doing over the last 10 years? Do you find yourself putting out a message that keeps repeating?

Well, I suppose, if anything, is that you can come to terms with your life, you can keep a hold of it. You can work your dreams into reality in a way and, look, a million years later, still be enjoying it.

The only reason I'm singing about getting out of the cage is because I kicked out of the cage years ago. I joined Generation X when I said to my parents, "I'm leaving university, and I'm joining a punk rock group." And they didn't even know what a punk rock group was. Years ago, I’d write things for myself that put me on this path, so that maybe in 2022 I could sing something like "Cage" and be owning this territory and really having a good time. This is the life I wanted.

The original UK punk movement challenged societal norms. Despite all the craziness going on throughout the world, it seems like a lot of modern rock bands are afraid to do what you guys were doing. Do you think we'll see a shift in that?

Yeah.  Art usually reacts to things, so I would think eventually there will be a massive reaction to the pop music that’s taken over — the middle of the road music, and then this kind of right wing politics. There will be a massive reaction if there's not already one. I don’t know where it will come from exactly. You never know who's gonna do [it].

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Hear All Of The Best Country Solo Performance Nominees For The 2023 GRAMMY Awards

The 2023 GRAMMY Award nominees for Best Country Solo Performance highlight country music's newcomers and veterans, featuring hits from Kelsea Ballerini, Zach Bryan, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Willie Nelson.

Country music's evolution is well represented in the 2023 GRAMMY nominees for Best Country Solo Performance. From crossover pop hooks to red-dirt outlaw roots, the genre's most celebrated elements are on full display — thanks to rising stars, leading ladies and country icons.

Longtime hitmaker Miranda Lambert delivered a soulful performance on the rootsy ballad "In His Arms," an arrangement as sparing as the windswept west Texas highlands where she co-wrote the song. Viral newcomer Zach Bryan dug into similar organic territory on the Oklahoma side of the Red River for "Something in the Orange," his voice accompanied with little more than an acoustic guitar.

Two of country's 2010s breakout stars are clearly still shining, too, as Maren Morris and Kelsea Ballerini both received Best Country Solo Performance GRAMMY nods. Morris channeled the determination that drove her leap-of-faith move from Texas to Nashville for the playful clap-along "Circles Around This Town," while Ballerini brought poppy hooks with a country edge on the infectiously upbeat "HEARTFIRST."

Rounding out the category is the one and only Willie Nelson, who paid tribute to his late friend Billy Joe Shaver with a cover of "Live Forever" — a fitting sentiment for the 89-year-old legend, who is approaching his eighth decade in the business. 

As the excitement builds for the 2023 GRAMMYs on Feb. 5, 2023, let's take a closer look at this year's nominees for Best Country Solo Performance.

Kelsea Ballerini — "HEARTFIRST"

In the tradition of Shania Twain , Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood , Kelsea Ballerini represents Nashville's sunnier side — and her single "HEARTFIRST" is a slice of bright, uptempo, confectionary country-pop for the ages.

Ballerini sings about leaning into a carefree crush with her heart on her sleeve, pushing aside her reservations and taking a risk on love at first sight. The scene plays out in a bar room and a back seat, as she sweeps nimbly through the verses and into a shimmering chorus, when the narrator decides she's ready to "wake up in your T-shirt." 

There are enough steel guitar licks to let you know you're listening to a country song, but the story and melody are universal. "HEARTFIRST" is Ballerini's third GRAMMY nod, but first in the Best Country Solo Performance category.

Zach Bryan — "Something In The Orange"

Zach Bryan blew into Music City seemingly from nowhere in 2017, when his original song "Heading South" — recorded on an iPhone — went viral. Then an active officer in the U.S. Navy, the Oklahoma native chased his muse through music during his downtime, striking a chord with country music fans on stark songs led by his acoustic guitar and affecting vocals.

After his honorable discharge in 2021, Bryan began his music career in earnest, and in 2022 released "Something in the Orange," a haunting ballad that stakes a convincing claim to the territory between Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell in both sonics and songwriting. Slashing slide guitar drives home the song's heartbreak, as Bryan pines for a lover whose tail lights have long since vanished over the horizon. 

"Something In The Orange" marks Bryan's first-ever GRAMMY nomination.

Miranda Lambert — "In His Arms"

Miranda Lambert is the rare, chart-topping contemporary country artist who does more than pay lip service to the genre's rural American roots. "In His Arms" originally surfaced on 2021's The Marfa Tapes , a casual recording Lambert made with Jack Ingram and Jon Randall in Marfa, Texas — a tiny arts enclave in the middle of the west Texas high desert.

In this proper studio version — recorded for her 2022 album, Palomino — Lambert retains the structure and organic feel of the mostly acoustic song; light percussion and soothing atmospherics keep her emotive vocals front and center. A native Texan herself, Lambert sounds fully at home on "In His Arms."

Lambert is the only Best Country Solo Performance nominee who is nominated in all four Country Field categories in 2023. To date, Miranda Lambert has won 3 GRAMMYs and received 27 nominations overall. 

Maren Morris — "Circles Around This Town"

When Maren Morris found herself uninspired and dealing with writer's block, she went back to what inspired her to move to Nashville nearly a decade ago — and out came "Circles Around This Town," the lead single from her 2022 album Humble Quest .

Written in one of her first in-person songwriting sessions since the pandemic, Morris has called "Circles Around This Town" her "most autobiographical song" to date; she even recreated her own teenage bedroom for the song's video. As she looks back to her Texas beginnings and the life she left for Nashville, Morris' voice soars over anthemic, yet easygoing production. 

Morris last won a GRAMMY for Best Country Solo Performance in 2017, when her song "My Church" earned the singer her first GRAMMY. To date, Maren Morris has won one GRAMMY and received 17 nominations overall.

Willie Nelson — "Live Forever"

Country music icon Willie Nelson is no stranger to the GRAMMYs, and this year he aims to add to his collection of 10 gramophones. He earned another three nominations for 2023 — bringing his career total to 56 — including a Best Country Solo Performance nod for "Live Forever."

Nelson's performance of "Live Forever," the lead track of the 2022 tribute album Live Forever: A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver , is a faithful rendition of Shaver's signature song. Still, Nelson puts his own twist on the tune, recruiting Lucinda Williams for backing vocals and echoing the melody with the inimitable tone of his nylon-string Martin guitar. 

Shaver, an outlaw country pioneer who passed in 2020 at 81 years old, never had any hits of his own during his lifetime. But plenty of his songs were still heard, thanks to stars like Elvis Presley , Kris Kristofferson and Waylon Jennings . Nelson was a longtime friend and frequent collaborator of Shaver's — and now has a GRAMMY nom to show for it.

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J Balvin Announces North American Tour

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J Balvin has announced a North American tour. The “Arcoiris Tour” begins in August after his Lollapalooza headlining set , and winds down in October at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. He’ll be joined by Lyanno and Eladio Carrion on select dates. Find his itinerary below and buy tickets here . (Pitchfork may earn a commission from purchases made through affiliate links on our site.)

J Balvin recently performed at Coachella , where he brought out Spanish pop star Rosalía for a live rendition of their joint track “ Con Altura .” Last year, Balvin released his latest record Vibras .

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J Balvin Announces 25-Date North American ‘Arcoiris’ Tour

If you enjoyed J Balvin’s colorful and critically acclaimed stint at Coachella , you might be stoked to hear the Colombian reggaetonero just announced his upcoming 25-date Arcoiris tour. The tour, which kicks off on August 30th in San Juan, promises to expand on the enticing visuals seen at his Coachella performances, as he’ll again collaborate with FriendsWithYou Art Collective – who brought those shows to life.

Going along on the tour will be Puerto Rican rapper Lyanno and Remezcla favorite Eladio Carrión – whose ascent from record-breaking swimmer, to Vine star, to burgeoning urbano star has been incredible to watch.

Tickets go on sale to the general public on May 17th.

Global Superstar J Balvin Announces North American ‘Vibras Tour,’ Powered By Buchanan’s Whisky

LOS ANGELES , April 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Today multi-platinum, award-winning Colombian superstar and one of the hottest acts in Latin music, J Balvin , is inviting North American fans to vibe with him this fall on his newly revealed Vibras Tour Powered by Buchanan’s Whisky . The news comes on the heels of the recent announcement that his highly-anticipated new album VIBRAS will be released May 25 , and is available for presale now.

The 27-date tour produced by Live Nation kicks off September 19 in Fresno, CA and will make stops in Los Angeles , New York , Miami , Chicago , Las Vegas , Houston , and more. The outing will wrap on October 28 in Miami, FL. Citi® is the official presale credit card of the ‘Vibras Tour Powered by Buchanan’s Whisky.’ As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, April 24 at 10am local time, until Thursday, April 26 at 10pm local time through Citi’s Private Pass® program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com . Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, April 27 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.

J Balvin has had a phenomenal year from being one of the most-listened to global artists across YouTube and Spotify, to having back-to-back #1 singles with “Mi Gente ” and “ Machika .” As one of the music world’s most in-demand collaborators, Balvin has hit songs with Beyoncé, Cardi B, Justin Bieber , Pharrell Williams , Camila Cabello , Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny, Liam Payne and many more – making the Vibras Tour Powered by Buchanan’s Whisky a can’t miss event for fans ready to hear all of their favorite songs live.

Buchanan’s Whisky continues to be a proud supporter of Latin music through their ongoing partnership with J Balvin for the brand’s  Es Nuestro Momento  (It’s Our Time) campaign, which celebrates the positive influence Latinos have on mass culture. Building off the success of the  Energía  tour, Buchanan’s Whisky is thrilled to be joining J Balvin on the road for the second consecutive year to toast the greatness of the Latin community.

Joining as the official and exclusive automotive sponsor of the tour, Toyota is proud to partner with J Balvin for the second time in his impressive journey.  After his first successful U.S. tour, “ Mi Familia “, Toyota continues to celebrate J Balvin’s rise to stardom and looks to connect music lovers and fans with this sensational tour through a combination of onsite and social elements that give them a front row seat to all the musical vibes.

J BALVIN’S VIBRAS TOUR POWERED BY BUCHANAN’S WHISKY DATES:

About J Balvin Hailing from  Medellín , Colombia, José Álvaro Osorio Balvin – better known to a legion of global fans as J BALVIN – has been praised by Billboard as  “the biggest breakout act Latin music has seen in many years.”  With a distinctive style all his own that pays reverence to the first-wave of Reggaeton stars from Puerto Rico , but fused with additional Colombian and mainstream hip-hop rhythms, more seductive than boastful lyrics, and a strong passion for fashion, J Balvin has become the undeniable leader of a second-generation Reggaeton revolution propelling Urban music back to the forefront of Latin music worldwide. Between his game-changing major-label debut album  LA FAMILA,  global smash hit successor  ENERGIA and recent landmark single s such as Mi Gente, and Machika, J Balvin has quickly notched eight #1 Latin singles, 60 million social media followers, NINE BILLION  Total YouTube Views, and is the only Latin artist included in Rolling Stone’s recent spotlight of the “New Classics” – “20 creative visionaires… who refuse to be contained by the rules of the past as they define the territory of the future . ”  With his distinctive style and chart success, J Balvin has also become one of Latin music’s most in-demand collaborators, having now worked with artists, writers and producers such as  Beyoncé,   Justin Bieber , Cardi B, Liam Payne , Nicky Jam, Pharrell Williams , Ariana Grande , Major Lazer ,  Poo Bear , Juanes, Daddy Yankee ,  Camilla Cabelo ,  and more. Major award recognition has also quickly followed, as J Balvin has won back-to-back Latin Grammy Awards, multiple Billboard Latin Awards, BMI’s Songwriter Award for  Contemporary Latin Song of the Year,  and overall  ARTIST OF THE YEAR recognition two years in a row at Univision’s  Premio Lo Nuestro. J Balvin’s highly-anticipated next album “Vibras” will be released May 25, 2018 .

About Buchanan’s BUCHANAN’S Blended Scotch Whisky is the ultimate choice for those who are working hard to follow their dreams and who enjoy sharing their success with others. The BUCHANAN’S brand has more than 130 years of authentic heritage, and every bottle represents James Buchanan’s commitment to creating the finest blended Scotch Whiskies. The Buchanan’s Portfolio features four award-winning marques, including BUCHANAN’S 12 Year Old DeLuxe, BUCHANAN’S Master, BUCHANAN’S 18 Year Old Special Reserve and BUCHANAN’S Red Seal. All of these marques have been recognized in the most prestigious international spirits competitions. BUCHANAN’S launched a fully integrated campaign called Es Nuestro Momento , which represents the celebration of Hispanic culture and recognition of the continued achievements of the Hispanic community. The campaign features global Latin music superstar J Balvin. For more information, visit www.BuchanansWhisky.com  or connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BuchanansUS , Instagram: www.instagram.com/BuchanansWhisky , and Twitter: www.twitter.com/BuchanansUSA .

About Toyota Toyota has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands. During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million cars and trucks in North America , where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 47,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.).  Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2017 – and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 15 years are still on the road today.  

Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society’s most pressing mobility challenges. We share company resources and extensive know-how to support non-profits to help expand their ability to assist more people move more places. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com . 

About Live Nation Entertainment Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com .

J Balvin Media Contact: John Reilly, [email protected] , OR Live Nation U.S. Concerts Media Contacts: Emily Bender, [email protected] , OR Monique Sowinski, [email protected]

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J Balvin Makes 'Difficult' Decision to Postpone Jose Tour Due to 'Unforeseen Production Challenges'

The North American Tour was originally set to kick off on April 19

Fans are going to have to wait a little longer to see J Balvin on tour again.

On Tuesday, Balvin announced he would be postponing his upcoming Jose tour due to production circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a letter to his fans on Instagram, written in English and Spanish, the Colombian star, 36, expressed how sorry he was for the change of plans.

"Throughout the past year, we have been working tirelessly to bring you an exciting and immersive ''Jose' Tour experience where everyone feels welcome to the party," he began the note. "Covid has caused some unforeseen production challenges, and I wouldn't be able to keep my promise of giving you the absolute best show possible. Because I believe you deserve that, I've made the difficult decision to reschedule the tour."

The note continued, "All the details are still being worked through with my incredible team, but we'll be getting you the new dates within the next few weeks and honoring your tickets. I'm continuously in awe of all your love and support and I can't wait to see you on the road where we will celebrate together and keep the good vibes rolling."

PEOPLE has learned the production challenges came to light once Balvin began his tour rehearsals over the last week and it became apparent that parts of the overall set-up and design, as well as the 360 stage, would encounter limitations which would affect the show. The artist then made the decision to delay the run.

The six-week tour was initially scheduled to kick off on April 19 in San Antonio, Texas, and would wrap up in Puerto Rico on June 4. He was also scheduled to appear at Viva! L.A. Music Festival in Los Angeles on June 25, though he has not yet addressed if this would be affected.

Last month, the "Azul" singer collaborated with Ed Sheeran to release a two-song EP, featuring songs " Sigue " and " Forever My Love " — and formed a musical crossover! Turns out, their working together came about after they formed an organic relationship.

"Everything good takes time," Balvin said in a press release at the time. "We had a coffee and spoke about life and there was a dope vibe."

"We bonded over simple things creating a genuine friendship — we even spoke about what it's like to be a dad," the father of one said. Sheeran is also a first-time dad.

Meanwhile, Balvin spoke to PEOPLE earlier this year about his secret to keeping his "high vibrations."

"Meditation, it's the key, it heals how I can balance myself. And the super high vibration, the super low vibration, you've got to be balanced, be patient — and sports, doing exercise. It's key."

Balvin also recently released his single "Niño Soñador," a tribute to his younger self — a boy who dreamed of becoming a singer, yet was unaware of the pressures of fame at the time.

"The things that I've been going through, the only way you can see the light is when you see the dark," he said.

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Global Superstar J Balvin Announces North American Vibras Tour, Powered By Buchanan's Whisky

LToday multi-platinum, award-winning Colombian superstar and one of the hottest acts in Latin music, J Balvin, is inviting North American fans to vibe with him this fall on his newly revealed Vibras Tour Powered by Buchanan's Whisky. The news comes on the heels of the recent announcement that his highly-anticipated new album VIBRAS will be released May 25, and is available for presale now.

The 27-date tour produced by Live Nation kicks off September 19 in Fresno, CA and will make stops in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, Chicago, Las Vegas, Houston, and more. The outing will wrap on October 28 in Miami, FL. Citi is the official presale credit card of the 'Vibras Tour Powered by Buchanan's Whisky.' As such, Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase presale tickets beginning Tuesday, April 24 at 10am local time, until Thursday, April 26 at 10pm local time through Citi's Private Pass program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com . Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, April 27 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.

J Balvin has had a phenomenal year from being one of the most-listened to global artists across YouTube and Spotify, to having back-to-back #1 singles with "Mi Gente " and " Machika ."As one of the music world's most in-demand collaborators, Balvin has hit songs with Beyonc, Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Pharrell Williams, Camila Cabello, Nicky Jam, Bad Bunny, Liam Payne and many more - making the Vibras Tour Powered by Buchanan's Whisky a can't miss event for fans ready to hear all of their favorite songs live.

Buchanan's Whisky continues to be a proud supporter of Latin music through their ongoing partnership with J Balvin for the brand'sEs Nuestro Momento(It's Our Time) campaign, which celebrates the positive influence Latinos have on mass culture. Building off the success of theEnergatour, Buchanan's Whisky is thrilled to be joining J Balvin on the road for the second consecutive year to toast the greatness of the Latin community.

Joining as the official and exclusive automotive sponsor of the tour, Toyota is proud to partner with J Balvin for the second time in his impressive journey. After his first successful U.S. tour, "Mi Familia", Toyota continues to celebrate J Balvin's rise to stardom and looks to connect music lovers and fans with this sensational tour through a combination of onsite and social elements that give them a front row seat to all the musical vibes.

J BALVIN'S VIBRAS TOUR POWERED BY BUCHANAN'S WHISKY DATES:

About JBalvin Hailing fromMedelln, Colombia,Jos lvaro OsorioBalvin- better known to a legion of global fans as JBALVIN- has been praised by Billboard as"the biggest breakout act Latin music has seen in many years."With a distinctive style all his own that pays reverence to the first-wave of Reggaeton stars from Puerto Rico, but fused with additional Colombian and mainstream hip-hop rhythms, more seductive than boastful lyrics, and a strong passion for fashion, JBalvinhas become the undeniable leader of a second-generation Reggaeton revolution propelling Urban music back to the forefront of Latin music worldwide. Between his game-changing major-label debut albumLA FAMILA,global smash hit successorENERGIA and recent landmark single s such as Mi Gente, and Machika, JBalvinhas quickly notched eight #1 Latin singles, 60 million social media followers, NINE BILLIONTotal YouTube Views, and is the only Latin artist included in Rolling Stone's recent spotlight of the "New Classics" "20 creative visionaires who refuse to be contained by the rules of the past as they define the territory of the future." With his distinctive style and chart success, JBalvinhas also become one of Latin music's most in-demand collaborators, having now worked with artists, writers and producers such asBeyonc,Justin Bieber, Cardi B, Liam Payne, Nicky Jam, Pharrell Williams, Ariana Grande, Major Lazer,Poo Bear, Juanes, Daddy Yankee,Camilla Cabelo,and more. Major award recognition has also quickly followed, as JBalvinhas won back-to-back Latin Grammy Awards, multiple Billboard Latin Awards, BMI's Songwriter Award forContemporary Latin Song of the Year,and overallARTIST OF THE YEAR recognition two years in a row at Univision'sPremio Lo Nuestro. J Balvin's highly-anticipated next album "Vibras" will be released May 25, 2018.

About Buchanan's BUCHANAN'S Blended Scotch Whisky is the ultimate choice for those who are working hard to follow their dreams and who enjoy sharing their success with others. The BUCHANAN'S brand has more than 130 years of authentic heritage, and every bottle represents James Buchanan's commitment to creating the finest blended Scotch Whiskies. The Buchanan's Portfolio features four award-winning marques, including BUCHANAN'S 12 Year Old DeLuxe, BUCHANAN'S Master, BUCHANAN'S 18 Year Old Special Reserve and BUCHANAN'S Red Seal. All of these marques have been recognized in the most prestigious international spirits competitions. BUCHANAN'S launched a fully integrated campaign called Es Nuestro Momento, which represents the celebration of Hispanic culture and recognition of the continued achievements of the Hispanic community. The campaign features global Latin music superstar J Balvin. For more information, visit www.BuchanansWhisky.com or connect with us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BuchanansUS , Instagram: www.instagram.com/BuchanansWhisky , and Twitter: www.twitter.com/BuchanansUSA .

About Toyota Toyota has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. and North America for 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands.During that time, Toyota has created a tremendous value chain as our teams have contributed to world-class design, engineering, and assembly of more than 36 million cars and trucks in North America, where we operate 14 manufacturing plants (10 in the U.S.) and directly employ more than 47,000 people (more than 37,000 in the U.S.). Our 1,800 North American dealerships (nearly 1,500 in the U.S.) sold more than 2.7 million cars and trucks (2.4 million in the U.S.) in 2017 and about 87 percent of all Toyota vehicles sold over the past 15 years are still on the road today.

Toyota partners with community, civic, academic, and governmental organizations to address our society's most pressing mobility challenges. We share company resources and extensive know-how to support non-profits to help expand their ability to assist more people move more places. For more information about Toyota, visit www.toyotanewsroom.com .

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After successfully making history as the first K-Pop boy group to perform at the Coachella music festival, ATEEZ announced their highly anticipated 2024 ATEEZ WORLD TOUR [TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER] IN NORTH AMERICA, which will kick off on July 14 in Tacoma, WA.

ATINYs have discovered one trusted source through Gas South District ‘s website, as ATEEZ’s Atlanta date is on July 31 at Gas South Arena in Duluth, GA. If you click on the seating chart, you’ll see the arrangement as well as ticket prices for each section.

New updated chart for ATEEZ at Gas south in Duluth 👀 same prices but extended stage added thankfully #ateez #TowardsTheLight #Will_To_Power https://t.co/v54gMgdMEN pic.twitter.com/ip03MFrIxa — Kpop Community in Atl (@KpopxAtlanta) April 24, 2024

The prices range from $105.07 to $738.70 USD, without fees. The highest-priced ticket is for VIP 1. ATINYs were left shocked by the ticket prices and concerned about how much their total would be.

whats crazy is that their vips are more than enhypen AND txt…. vip1 better include hitouch or a group photo plus send off and soundcheck cause aint no way $740 is for soundcheck only pic.twitter.com/GwiuKMYXWi — ⁷ (@bambamstrash) April 23, 2024

@02econds WHAT IS LITERALLY GOING ON WITH THESE TICKETS?! MY MENTAL CANT HANDLE THIS ANYMORE #atinys #ateez_official_ #02econds #ateez #ateezworldtour #ateeztour2024 #ateezticketprices #greenscreen ♬ original sound – 0:02s

ATINYs joked about the potential VIP benefits one must receive to warrant such an expensive price. Some proposed it should include personal one-on-one interactions with an ATEEZ member.

For these prices I better be sitting in the chairs for cyberpunk pic.twitter.com/WF9FhGFNV4 — bre〜★⁷ met mingi (T ^ T) (@SmolBangtanXx) April 24, 2024

For everyone confused on the VIP tiers and ticket pricing I emailed Gas South about the VIP packages and here’s what they had to say!!! pic.twitter.com/eeRAg5zcLm — THATS MY ATEEZ (@twilightskat) April 24, 2024

According to Gas South, VIP1 includes VIP Check-in and entry, first early access to the GA floor, sound check, send-off, limited edition gift, VIP laminate and lanyard, and early access to merchandise, while VIP2 includes nearly everything but send-off and early access to merchandise. The tickets include no Meet & Greet.

Naturally, ATINYs are disappointed by the news. The tickets have only increased in price since previous tours. Yet, now the VIP tickets have even fewer benefits.

you guys want me to pay $700-$1000 without even being guaranteed barricade 😭when these were my past views for way less? paid $130 paid $481 pic.twitter.com/OlBnXm9XLV — ☆ 윤호‘s Tara ☆ (@yunhosfloweer) April 24, 2024

remember when ateez first tour was $121 for vip with hi touch 🥹 pic.twitter.com/EHp4xjUJVb — ⁷ (@bambamstrash) April 24, 2024

ATINYs are reminiscing over ATEEZ North American tours of the past. VIP tickets were over half the cost of this year’s. Some paid just over $100 USD for VIP, including interactions with members, which is now the price of the cheapest, most basic concert ticket.

you guys want me to pay $800 without even being guaranteed barricade 😭 when these were my past views for way less? paid $250 paid $370 pic.twitter.com/po45hRWRGU — 🪷 sangwoo’s gf ♡⁺¹ (@lovelyyungi) April 24, 2024

We used to be a proper society … pic.twitter.com/FF6eoQEUo2 — Nini 🍉🇷🇪⭐️ (@moonjoonghwa) April 23, 2024

I just think it’s crazy that this is how much I paid to be barricade at the last Ateez tour pic.twitter.com/ggSh78Uwrw — ness (@plantedherb) April 24, 2024

ATINYs also can’t help but compare the North American ticket prices to ATEEZ’s for other locations, such as South Korea. Yet, knowing how much it costs to travel besides the increase in Visa fees , it shouldn’t be a surprise that the North American tour costs as much as it does.

the way tickets in korea were like $200 and we have to pay $800 pic.twitter.com/Po69vPjBM0 — ⋆ (@imyunhoo) April 23, 2024

Many ATINYs fear for this tour after seeing the alleged prices of tickets. Some are now questioning whether to go or not. What do you think? Will you still attend 2024 ATEEZ WORLD TOUR [TOWARDS THE LIGHT : WILL TO POWER] IN NORTH AMERICA ?

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Imagine Dragons announce their biggest North American tour to date, with 2 stops in N.J. Here is how to secure presale tickets

• Published: Apr. 24, 2024, 9:05 a.m.

Imagine Dragons will begin their largest North American tour to date on July 30 in New Jersey. Live Nation Entertainment

• Nicole Iuzzolino | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

I’ll really feel “On Top of the World” if I can get my hands on Imagine Dragons tour tickets.

Their North American tour will begin on July 30 in Camden at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion and will wrap up on Oct. 22 in Los Angeles.

The group will then perform a second show in New Jersey on Aug. 4 in Holmdel at the PNC Bank Arts Center .

The tour will be in support of their sixth studio album “LOOM,” which is set to drop on June 28. “LOOM” is set to represent the groups artistic journey of self-discovery.

Before the general sale, there will be a Citi Cardmember presale which will begin on April 23 at 10 a.m. and wrap up on April 25 at 10 p.m. through Ticketmaster . Complete details on how to access the presale are available here.

The general sale will then begin on April 26 at 10 a.m. through Ticketmaster .

If you miss out on getting tickets from the presale and general sales, then tickets are available on secondary market websites, such as StubHub , Vivid Seats , TicketCity and SeatGeek .

First-time Vivid Seats users can save $20 on ticket orders over $200 by entering promo code NJ20 at checkout.

You can find a full calendar of Imagine Dragon’s tour dates here .

Upcoming 2024 tours heading to the PNC Bank Arts Center

Imagine Dragons are not the only artists heading to PNC Bank Arts Center while on tour.

Here are a few more artists you don’t want to miss: Avril Lavigne , Cage The Elephant , Creed and Bush .

The Best Upcoming 2024 Tours

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