Sabrina Carpenter celebrates back-to-back sold-out shows at BST Hyde Park

Sabrina Carpenter celebrates back-to-back sold-out shows at BST Hyde Park

Sabrina Carpenter has reached another milestone in her fast-rising career after performing two back-to-back sold-out shows at London’s BST Hyde Park.

The pop star headlined on both Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, drawing in a combined crowd of more than 130,000 fans over the two nights.

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Music news: Sam Fender delivers the goods for Geordies in staggering shows at St. James Park

Music news: Sam Fender delivers the goods for Geordies in staggering shows at St. James Park

Sam Fender’s three-night takeover at St James’ Park brought together over 50,000 Geordies each night to celebrate their local hero on his People Watching Tour. 

With emotional highs, crowd anthems, surprise appearances and a firework finale, it was a monumental achievement in the rising star’s career, writes Music News Blitz’s Katie Jones.

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Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era reins in London - But not without a fight

Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter era reins in London - But not without a fight

Beyoncé is back in London, and she’s not here to play it safe.

Ditching the silver sequins of Renaissance for rhinestone fringe and cowboy boots, the global superstar has taken over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with her Cowboy Carter residency.

Four out of six dates to go. One of music’s most decorated performers. And yet - despite the spectacle, the soul, and the show-stopping vocals - there’s been an unexpected wrinkle: tickets aren’t exactly flying off the shelves.

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The Grand National Tour: New records broken for Kendrick Lamar and SZA

The Grand National Tour: New records broken for Kendrick Lamar and SZA

Kendrick Lamar and SZA started their Grand National Tour on April 19, 2025, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, following their collaboration on the Super Bowl LIX halftime show and their history of working together to make music.

The kick-off to the tour was an overwhelming success from the first night by breaking the record of the highest-grossing Hip-Hop concert of all time, replacing Eminem’s earlier record in 2019.

It has been reported by Touring Data that the show grossed over $9.1 million with over 47,000 fans who paid an average of $192.70 per ticket, more than the $8.7 million made by Eminem previously.

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NPR Tiny Desk: A sanctuary for Black musical brilliance
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NPR Tiny Desk: A sanctuary for Black musical brilliance

In the ever-evolving landscape of live music, NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts have emerged as a place of authenticity - a space where artistry isn't just showcased but celebrated in its most unfiltered form.

For Black musicians, this platform has become more than just a stage; it's a sanctuary where our stories, struggles, and triumphs are given the spotlight they deserve.

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