Janet Jackson will hit the road in 2020 for a new tour in support of her upcoming twelfth studio album ‘Black Diamond’.
The pop star’s new show is set to include new music from Black Diamond and cuts from her 38-year solo career. She will perform her 1989 social issues concept album ‘Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814’, which turned 30 last September.
Janet Jackson speaks onstage during last night’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
‘Black Diamond’ is Jackson’s first new music in five years following her 2015 album ‘Unbreakable’. The ‘Black Diamond’ North America tour kicks off on June 24 at Miami’s American Airlines Arena before wrapping up on August 23 in Tacoma, Washington.
Tickets go on general sale on this Thursday (February 13) via Live Nation, with pre-sales starting on Tuesday (February 11) at 12pm local time.
Janet Jackson ‘Black Diamond’ tour dates 2020:
JUNE
24 – Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena 26 – Orlando, FL – Amway Center 27 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena 29 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
JULY
01 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena 03 – New Orleans, LA – Essence Festival * 05 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex 07 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena 09 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena 12 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center 14 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden 17 – Mashantucket, CT – Resort Casino * 18 – Boston, MA – TD Garden 21 – Buffalo, NY – KeyBank Center 22 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena 24 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena 25 – Cincinnati, OH – Cincinnati Music Festival * 27 – Chicago, IL, United Center 28 – Cleveland, OH – Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse 31 – St Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
AUGUST
01 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center 03 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center 05 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center 07 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center 09 – Phoenix, AZ – Gila River Arena 10 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena at Aztec Bowl San Diego State University 12 – Los Angeles, CA – STAPLES Center 15 – Anaheim, CA – Honda Center 17 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center 18 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center at San Jose 20 – Portland, OR – Moda Center 22 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena 23 – Tacoma, WA – Tacoma Dome
A release date for ‘Black Diamond’ is yet to be announced although it’s slated for a release this year.
Firefighters have been at the scene of a fire at Peckham Levels in London after reports of an explosion.
Up to 25 firefighters have been tackling the blaze at Cerise Road in Peckham, which started shortly before 3.51pm today (February 10) at the multi-storey car park that was converted into a hub of shops, bars and music venues in 2017.
The small fire is not said to have caused any major damage, nor have there been reports of any injuries [via Metro].
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade told the publication that the the cause of the fire remains unknown at this stage. Police told the Southwark News that the fire is believed to have been started by a mechanical fault in a parked car.
The market at Peckham Levels has been closed for the rest of the day while authorities continue to deal with the incident.
Recent events held at the cultural hub include a screening of last year’s Oscar-nominated movie If Beale Street Could Talk. Previous gigs held at the Auditorium venue have seen performances by DJ Special D and DJ Yung Milli for an Afrobeats soundclash event.
Of one the hub’s music venues, Ghost Notes, closed last February to focus on putting on more standalone events.
This is a developing story. Check back at NME.com for further updates.
Suicide Squad, directed by David Ayer, appeared to please DC Comics and films fans but divided critics upon its release in 2016. Four years on, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has taken the helm for a new standalone film of (nearly) the same name: The Suicide Squad. Harley Quinn and her mischievous bunch […]
Suicide Squad, directed by David Ayer, appeared to please DC Comics and films fans but divided critics upon its release in 2016. Four years on, Guardians of the Galaxy director James Gunn has taken the helm for a new standalone film of (nearly) the same name: The Suicide Squad.
Harley Quinn and her mischievous bunch of supervillains are making a comeback but this time with an altered ensemble. Jared Leto’s The Joker is noticeably absent, as is – seemingly – Cara Delevingne as Enchantress. Will Smith isn’t reprising his role Deadshot due to scheduling conflicts, but many of the comic book series’ original misfits remain including Rick Flag and Captain Boomerang.
So will Gunn’s Task Force X, the terrorising team of incarcerated villains who undertake high-risk secret missions in exchange for convict benefits, top the 2016 film? Only time will tell. In the meantime, here’s everything we know about the film so far…
Recent Updates:
James Gunn reveals actor’s roles in upcoming film
A behind-the-scenes video that includes some of the first footage from The Suicide Squad has been revealed
A teaser trailer for The Suicide Squad has been unveiled as part of the DC FanDome virtual event
Producer Charles Roven gives update about “wonderful” film
James Gunn says it’s “likely” we’ll see some footage this year
James Gunn reveals release date won’t be pushed back due to coronavirus
James Gunn shares wrap photo as The Suicide Squad finishes filming
Margot Robbie says the film is going to be “incredible”
The release date of the film has been confirmed as August 6, 2021
When is The Suicide Squad out in cinemas?
Warner Bros. confirmed that the movie will be released on August 6, 2021.
Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn in the 2016 movie
Gunn revealed in April 2020 that the release date won’t be affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
“Right now there’s no reason for #TheSuicideSquad release date to move,” he tweeted. “We are on or ahead of schedule. We were extremely fortunate to wrap shooting & set up editing from our homes (due to a post production team & studio with foresight) before quarantine.”
Right now there’s no reason for #TheSuicideSquad release date to move. We are on or ahead of schedule. We were extremely fortunate to wrap shooting & set up editing from our homes (due to a post production team & studio with foresight) before quarantine. https://t.co/URRFXX58r3
The director also suggested it’s “likely” fans would see some footage from the film by the end of the year, in a recent Instagram Q&A.
While the San Diego Comic-Con has been cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, where new footage from comic book movies usually premieres, this suggests clips from The Suicide Squad could debut online.
Gunn tweeted following the news of the cancellation, promising fans he’d “make it up” to them in other ways.
It's the right thing to do, but I'm still sad to hear about #SDCC being cancelled this year. I'll miss all of you. We as creators, studios, and publishers will have to find ways to make it up to you the fans in other ways.
Most of the main cast has been announced, including: Margot Robbie as crazed criminal and former psychiatrist Harley Quinn; Viola Davis as Amanda Waller, the government official who manages the squad; Joel Kinnaman also returns as the team’s leader, Rick Flag.
Jai Courtney as the thief Captain Boomerang; David Dastmalchian as Polka Dot Man, John Cena as The Peacemaker, and Daniela Melchior as Ratcatcher 2. Additionally, Steve Agee is the voice of King Shark, the supervillain making his debut.
Mayling Ng will play Mongal while Peter Capaldi will take on the role of The Thinker. Alice Braga will play Solsoria, Pete Davidson the Blackguard, Nathan Fillion TDK and Sean Gunn will play Weasel. You can see the video announcement below.
The villains I used come from all over DC & from different time periods. However the movie is deeply indebted to John Ostrander’s #SuicideSquad run, so I’d start with the 1st collection, Trial by Fire. https://t.co/ZJdSLUnAkK
Amanda Waller (played by @violadavis), John Economos (played by @steveagee) & Flo Crawley (played by Tinashe Kajese – not revealed in today’s materials – well until now) – are all from those books.
Dear reader, we know next to nothing. But we can safely assume that it will follow the basic outline of all Suicide Squad stories. Amanda Waller will dispatch her team on an extremely dangerous mission from which many will not emerge unscathed (they are expendables, after all).
A theory, as reprinted by Digital Spy, is that Gunn’s enormous cast list can only mean one thing: lots of deaths. Since the new additions are obscure even within the realm of the comics, it seems unlikely that many of them will remain by the end of the film.
In an Instagram Q&A, Gunn has shared some behind-the-scenes details about the costumes in the upcoming film. Whilst previously, many in the Marvel and DC universe relied on CGI costumes, Gunn has revealed that this won’t be the case in The Suicide Squad. When asked by a fan if they’ll be using real or CGI costumes, Gunn replied: “All practical.”
In a new interview with Rotten Tomatoes (above), Margot Robbie has said that she thinks the film is going to be “incredible”.
“It’s just interesting to see what a different filmmaker makes of Gotham and these characters, and Harley really. I’m fascinated by what James [Gunn] finds interesting about her compared to what Cathy [Yan, Birds Of Prey director] finds interesting, compared to what David [Ayer, 2016’s Suicide Squad writer and a director] found interesting about her.”
Producer Charles Roven has also given an update about what fans can expect from Gunn’s upcoming movie. Speaking to Total Film, Roven said he “couldn’t be more thrilled to working with [Gunn] on Suicide Squad.” He added: “Everything that I’ve seen so far has just been wonderful. And, you know, we’ve got tremendously talented actors in every role, some who you know and some who will surprise you in the roles that they are playing.
“The movie’s going to have everything in it. It’s going to be tremendously fun and great action, [have] wonderful effects, some great characters, and also, I think it’ll put a lump in your throat and maybe a tear in your eye along the way, too. It’s got everything, really. I’m really excited about it.”
At the DC FanDome event on August 22, some further clues about the plot were unveiled in this collection of teaser clips:
Yes, it started on September 20, 2019, at Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Atlanta, Georgia. Comicbook.com reported that filming in Atlanta was expected to last three months before transitioning to Panama for a month in 2020.
Has filming finished on The Suicide Squad?
Yes, it finished on February 28, 2020. James Gunn shared a wrap photo with the cast and crew.
“And that’s a wrap on #TheSuicideSquad,” Gunn’s caption read. “My father died two weeks before we started filming and my dog died two weeks before the end. It was a hard, hard time in my life and yet the most fulfilling time I’ve ever had making a movie. The professionalism, talent, compassion and kindness of this cast and crew inspired me every day. Thanks to everyone involved in this film, in every stage of development, in every department – I am grateful from the bottom of my heart for you all. You are why I make movies.”
Is there a trailer yet?
A teaser trailer was unveiled as part of the DC FanDome virtual event on August 22, 2020. The “Roll Call” trailer reveals the film’s roster of villains, including Idris Elba as Bloodsport, John Cena as Peacemaker, Jai Courtney as Captain Boomerang, Nathan Fillion as TDK, Pete Davidson as Blackguard and more.
Have we seen any footage from The Suicide Squad yet?
Yes, director James Gunn debuted a behind-the-scenes video that includes some of the first footage at DC’s FanDome virtual event on August 22, 2020.
Where will The Suicide Squad be set?
With the scarce plot details, it’s also not known if the film will be set again in the fictional Midway City, which in the DC universe is Chicago to Gotham’s New York.
Is The Suicide Squad a sequel to Suicide Squad?
No. James Gunn has confirmed it’s a reboot with a new name.
Producer Peter Safran expanded on this, telling The List last year: “First of all, we don’t call it Suicide Squad 2 because it’s a total reboot, so it’s The Suicide Squad and I think people should be extremely excited about it.
“It’s everything you would hope from a James Gunn script and I think that says a lot and that promises a lot and I know that we will deliver a lot.”
Ozzy Osbourne has shared details of a tattoo event that will be held across the world to celebrate his new album.
The event will give attendees the chance to listen to ‘Ordinary Man’ in advance of its release on February 21 while queuing up to get exclusive Ozzy-inspired tattoos inked onto their bodies.
Parlours in more than fifty cities will play host to Ozzy’s twist on the traditional listening party held on February 20. The event runs on a first come, first served basis but fans can boost their chances of securing an exclusive tattoo by RSVPing here. Prices and designs will vary from parlour to parlour and an RSVP does not guarantee a place.
Fans attending the Feb 20 events to be held simultaneously at #tattoo shops in 50 cities around the world will have the opportunity to listen to ORDINARY MAN in advance of its release & select from a collection of exclusive OZZY-inspired tattoo designshttps://t.co/SBXOvY8Wu7pic.twitter.com/FnXnj0Yyh7
Times will also vary with each city, with more details to be revealed on February 13.
A handful of participating parlours already have their times locked in. Fans can meet the Prince of Darkness himself at Los Angeles’ Amoeba Records on February 21 at 5pm PST. Attendees will need to buy a physical copy of the album at the store on release day.
As Spin notes, the signing space is limited and so fans will need to line up on Sunset Boulevard before the shop opens at 10.30am PST that day. Fans will be limited to two copies per person for signing, and no additional items will signed.
Billy Corgan and co. will open for the veteran rock band’s dates in Philadelphia, Detroit, Toronto, Washington D.C., East Rutherford, and Boston across July.
A composer has revealed that Billie Eilish‘s mother voiced characters in popular video games series including Mass Effect and Saints Row.
Maclaine Diemer, who composed music for the PC game Guild Wars 2, tweeted the revelation that Maggie Baird, an established voice and television actress, featured in the popular Mass Effect and Saints Row series. Baird is also Eilish’s mother.
Look, I really like Billie Eilish and I'm not afraid to admit it. But will I admit that I might like her *more* now that I found out her mom was the voice of Samara the justicar in Mass Effect 2 and 3? Maybe…
Writing later that his tweet “blew up overnight”, Diemer moved on to send confirmatory links about Baird to various excitable Twitter users who’d engaged with his comments.
Billie Eilish CREDIT: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy
One user wrote, “I think I love Billie even more now”, while another praised Eilish “for not riding that fact” about her mother “to the bank”.
Props to Ms. Eilish for not riding that fact to the bank.
Agent: It'll say "Billie Eilish, daughter of the voice actor behind Samara in the Mass Effect series"
Billie: No…. It's important I do this…. For myself.
Baird is also a musician and a screenwriter and counts Curb Your Enthusiasm, The X-Files, Friends and Six Feet Under among her acting credits. She also wrote, co-produced, and created the soundtrack for the 2013 film Life Inside Out.
The voice actress portrayed Samara in Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 as a team-mate whom players can choose to start a romantic relationship with. She also voiced various characters in SaintsRow and Saints Row 2, including Stilwater’s Resident.
Her voice actor roles in other video games include Battlezone II: Combat Commander, and EverQuest II, as well as playing Anezka in Vampire: The Masquerade – Redemption, and Amni Rhyza in Rogue Squadron.
The singer is the current cover star for Vogue and she made the comments about hip-hop artists to the publication.
“Just because the story isn’t real doesn’t mean it can’t be important,” Eilish said, justifying her use of alter egos in her songs. “There’s a difference between lying in a song and writing a story. There are tons of songs where people are just lying. There’s a lot of that in rap right now, from people that I know who rap.”
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