“ Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs.
Beyonce announces first new tour in nearly seven years
Music star Beyonce announced her first new tour in nearly seven years on Wednesday, in which she will take her latest album
"Renaissance" on the road around Europe and North America.
The "Renaissance World Tour" will kick off in Stockholm on May 10, traveling across the continent until the
end of June. It will then resume in Toronto in July before wrapping in New Orleans in September.
George Michael, Willie Nelson among Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nominees
Late pop singer George Michael, 89-year-old country music icon Willie Nelson and
rapper Missy Elliott are among the first-time nominees announced on Wednesday for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2023.
Of the 14 nominees on this year's list, eight are first-timers,
including singers Sheryl Crow, Cyndi Lauper and
the late singer/songwriter Warren Zevon, alongside rock band Joy
Division/New Order and rock duo The White Stripes.
U.S. first lady Jill Biden to present at Grammy Awards
U.S. first lady Jill Biden will attend this year's Grammy Awards as a presenter, the
White House said on Wednesday.
The Grammys separately announced the lineup of those presenting at the award show,
a list that includes rapper Cardi B, pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo, actor Dwayne
Johnson, actress Viola Davis, "When Harry Met Sally" star Billy Crystal, comedian James Corden and Canadian pop artist Shania Twain.
From Lizzo to Gayle, Grammy nominees highlight TikTok´s sway in music
Grammy-nominated breakup song "abcdefu" is the latest viral sensation to translate popularity on TikTok into chart-topping success and music
industry acclaim. The short-video app, with more than 1 billion monthly active users, has emerged as one
of the music industry´s most powerful promotional platforms.
Several of this year's Grammy nominees, including "abcdefu" singer Gayle and R&B artist
Muni Long, rose in popularity after influencers
and everyday users posted TikTok videos with their music.
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne'not physically capable' of upcoming
tour
British rocker Ozzy Osbourne said he was "not physically capable" of going on a European and UK tour this spring, as
he was too weak for all the necessary travel involved in live shows.
The 74-year-old has undergone years of treatment after
a 2019 fall damaged his spine and exacerbated injuries from a 2003 quad bike accident. ”