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BLACKPINK Announces 2025 World Tour With Shows Across the Globe
BLACKPINK, the renowned K-pop girl group, has officially announced their 2025 World Tour, marking a significant return to the global stage after a two-year hiatus.
This tour is set to commence on July 5, 2025, at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea and will span multiple continents, including North America, Europe, and Asia. Their final performance is scheduled for January 18, 2026, at the Tokyo Dome in Japan.
It follows their highly successful “Born Pink World Tour” (2022–2023) and comes after the members’ renewal of contracts with YG Entertainment in 2023. During the interim, members Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo, and Rosé have pursued individual projects.
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Going further, the 2025 World Tour will feature performances in major cities across the globe. With North America, notable venues include SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on July 12, Soldier Field in Chicago on July 18, Rogers Centre in Toronto on July 22, and Citi Field in New York on July 26.
Furthermore, European dates encompass shows at Stade de France in Paris on August 2, Stadio Giuseppe Meazza in Milan on August 6, Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys in Barcelona on August 9, and Wembley Stadium in London on August 15.
Blackpink’s tour will conclude with three consecutive performances at Tokyo Dome on January 16, 17, and 18, 2026.
Also, tickets for the tour will be available for purchase starting Thursday, February 27, 2025. Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets promptly, as high demand is anticipated. Tickets can be purchased through official platforms such as Ticketmaster and Live Nation.
In addition to the group tour, individual members have been active with solo endeavors. Jennie is set to embark on a solo tour in March 2025, with a notable performance at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Lisa is scheduled to headline Coachella in April 2025.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
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