Month: February 2012

The Grammys: tribute, celebration, and controversy

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The VIP clients we sent to the Grammy Awards must have had an amazing time (yes, we can get you tickets for next year’s ceremonies too – give us a call!). For the rest of us, though, watching from home was almost as good – we got to see a plethora of amazing outfits, see which of our predictions were right for the various award categories, and (of course) check out a series of outstanding live performances by some of the best artists in the business.

The death of Whitney Houston on Saturday cast a shadow over the proceedings, and was addressed in several moving tributes.

All was not gloom and doom, however – the red carpet was chock-full of artists looking great, and most charming moment of the evening had to go to Adele’s chipper pose with a literal armful of awards.

Nicki Minaj ruffled a few feathers with her date (an actor dressed as the Pope) and an exorcism-themed performance which some called sacrilegious. Check it out for yourself:
Nicki Minaj – Roman Holiday (The Exorcism of…

Let us know what your favorite moment of the evening was in the comments below, and who you’re planning on seeing when they hit the tour circuit!

Celebrating the King of Pop – Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour

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Few in the history of music put on a show and redefined popular music quite like Michael Jackson. Even after nearly three years since the King of Pop’s passing, his star still remains bright in the music world and in the hearts of his countless fans. Befitting of Jackson’s music and exhilarating stage presence, Cirque du Soleil’s “Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour” tribute to the pop icon is an extravaganza of music, costume and breathtaking acrobatic performances. Set to Jackson’s electrifying (albeit recorded) voice and hits such as “Smooth Criminal”, “Thriller”, “I Just Can’t Stop Loving You”, and “Bad”, the show is 22 scenes of Cirque magic that brings the singer’s work to life.
Thus far through the 2011 leg of the tour’s run, reviews have highlighted the production values and immaculate performances so iconic and expected from a Cirque du Soleil production. The most memorable scenes include a rendition of Jackson’s classic “Thriller”, complete with zombies and ghouls busting their moves. Michael’s iconic dance moves are on full masterful display to lively beats of “Smooth Criminal”, “Beat it” and “Jam”. Not just a rock concert, the show also highlights Cirque’s artistic flair in their tributes to Jackson’s messages of love and social justice.
You can read some of reviews published thus far here:
The Vancouver Sun’s Francois Marchand
Los Angeles Times’ Randall Roberts
St. Louis American

The North American portion of the tour wraps up August 15th at the Staples Center in Los Angeles before it moving on to Europe to finish off 2012. The Michael Jackson World Tour began in October 2011; have you seen it yet? For those who have, what did you think of it? How did it measure up to Cirque du Soleil’s other productions?
If you haven’t seen it yet, remember that ShowTimeTickets.com is your ticket to Cirque’s Michael Jackson World Tour and the hottest shows around – we are never sold out! For a full list of the remaining shows being held in the United States and Canada, be sure to visit our website.

Help our CEO raise money for sick kids!

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It’s not often that we post about internal matters, but we figured the more people who hear about this, the better. Our CEO, Mario Livich, will be volunteering with the Variety Show of Hearts Telethon on Sunday (tomorrow, February 12) to raise money for children with special needs.
There will be fabulous performances by Michael Buble, Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Adele, and many more, and Mario (along with a ton of other fantastic volunteers) will be spending some time taking phone calls from viewers who’d like to donate. Please tune in – it will be some wonderfully entertaining TV, and if you’re able to make a donation, it would mean a lot to a group of very special kids.
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On Sunday, you can reach Mario directly at 604.529.3001. You can also reach the main line toll-free anywhere in BC or Alberta by simply dialing 310-KIDS (5437), or visit Variety online at variety.bc.ca. Please consider donating – you could really make a difference in a child’s life!

Madonna’s 2012 world tour kicks off May 29

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Taking center stage at the halftime show at Super Bowl XLVI was only the just start of a whirlwind year for Madonna, as dates for her 2012 World Tour were announced Tuesday. The globe-trotting tour includes over 50 dates, beginning in Tel Aviv on May 29th before moving on to 26 European shows that include stops in Paris, London and Berlin. The North American stretch of the tour begins August 28th at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, with other marquee dates that in Boston, New York and Los Angeles. The tour will also feature Canadian stops in Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. Madonna will then head to Latin America and wrap up her tour in early 2013 with a rare visit to Australia.

Madonna’s halftime show featured a staggering 114 million viewers, making it the most-watched television feature in U.S. history. It’s the latest big milestone in the pop diva’s shining career, whose tours are amongst the highest-grossing ever for a solo artist. With her 2012 World Tour slated to be her biggest yet, we’re asking you what your favorite Madonna performance was; in the nearly-three decades since her debut album was released, which show or concert stands out the most for you?

The Material Girl is sure to dazzle with her latest headlining tour, coinciding with the release of her new MDNA album slated for release on March 26th. You can purchase your tickets to her North American dates on our website; as always, ShowTimeTickets.com is the place to be for all the hottest concerts world-wide. Count on us to get you into the big show – regardless of whether the box office is sold out!

Check out this great cover of Robyn’s “Call Your Girlfriend”

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From Danish singer Christopher comes this live, acoustic version of pop diva Robyn’s Top 40 hit “Call Your Girlfriend.” We can’t get enough! Of course, the original song being so fantastic doesn’t hurt.

For reference, here’s the original.

Who do you think does the song better? Does Robyn’s synth-pop beat out the mellowness of Christopher’s version? Let us know in the comments below!

Remember, for current tour dates and ticket information, check out the Robyn page on ShowTimeTickets.com.

New track from Brandy and Monica leaked! Listen Here!

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It’s been a while since their last collaboration (1998’s classic “The Boy is Mine”), but R&B singer-songwriters Monica and Brandy have reunited again. Their new song, “It All Belongs to Me,” was leaked a few days ago and we’ve got a copy, so take a listen.

The track takes cues from the past decade of R&B music (notably Beyonce’s solo work) while remaining entirely original. We particularly liked the bridge.

What are your thoughts? Is it up to snuff, or does the song leave you cold? Let us know in the comments!

Remember, stay tuned to our blog, twitter, and facebook for more information on Brandy and Monica – including tour dates, when they’re announced.