Stage Tour

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour dancers swapped their usual stage sequins for formal black tie attire as guests at her wedding. Outlets are roundups of every look the dancers wore, turning the celebration into a fashion moment. The tour, one of the biggest live music events in recent years, has kept Swift and her backup dancers in the public eye, adding attention to her personal milestones.

Twenty-one-year-old Jackson Koivun delivered a critical point for the United States at the Presidents Cup, helping the American team secure victory and announcing himself as the PGA Tour's newest rising star. Golf observers are hailing the performance as the arrival of a major new talent, with his composure and scoring under pressure drawing particular praise.

Japanese actress Haruka Ayase is drawing attention as she promotes her new film 'First Voice', which opens in Japanese cinemas on October 2. The film, inspired by Japan's first sexual harassment lawsuit in Fukuoka, stars Ayase alongside First Summer Uika and Matsumoto Honoka, who appeared together at the premiere stage event. Ayase also featured on the variety show 'Kaere Monday', joining a food vending machine tour with Samaazu's Mimura and Harisenbon's Haruna.

Singer-songwriter Waylon Wyatt performed at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, delivering a set heavy on danceable tracks and closing moments that included a duet. A photo gallery from the student paper captured the crowd and stage highlights, giving fans a visual recap of the show and underlining the rising young artist's growing draw on tour.

A new review of the national touring production of Dirty Dancing: The Musical says the stage adaptation delights audiences at the National Theatre in Washington, DC. The reviewer's positive write-up highlights the touring show's appeal as it moves between US cities, adding to attention around the stage version of the classic 1987 film.

French player Jacquet defeated Fabian Marozsan at the ATP Tour event in Hangzhou, China, to reach the first tour-level semi-final of his career. The win marks a breakthrough for the young Frenchman, who came through as the underdog against the Hungarian. He will now contest his maiden semi-final as the Hangzhou tournament reaches its closing stages.

Elton John thanked fans for 'all the love' as he performed farewell shows in Mexico City, bringing his long-running goodbye tour to Mexico. Billboard highlighted five standout moments from the Mexico City dates as the veteran pop star continues winding down decades of live performing with emotional goodbyes to audiences.

Guitarist Joel Hoekstra gave a new interview ahead of his performance in Broadway's Rock of Ages show at the Union County Performing Arts Center. Hoekstra, known for playing with Whitesnake and other major rock acts, discussed his career and upcoming stage work, drawing attention from rock fans interested in his transition between touring bands and theatrical productions.

The spoof musical 'Spamilton,' Gerard Alessandrini's parody of the hit show 'Hamilton,' is being staged at the Capitol Theatre. The show skewsers Broadway culture and Lin-Manuel Miranda's phenomenon with song-and-dance numbers and quick-witted parody. Local audiences can catch the touring production as it continues drawing interest from theatre fans looking for a comic take on the Broadway smash.

The cast of the Tony-winning musical "The Outsiders" is speaking to press about the production as it plays the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. In interviews, the stars discuss bringing the stage adaptation of S.E. Hinton's novel to Los Angeles audiences, the show's choreography and staging, and what it means to carry the story of Ponyboy Curtis and the Greasers to a new city on tour.

A new batch of rock and metal acts, including Dream Theater, Arch Enemy, Powerman 5000 and Sabaton, have been added to Stage Tour, a rhythm video game styled after the Guitar Hero series. The additions broaden the game's lineup of heavy music, and fans of the genre are sharing the news as interest grows in the Guitar Hero-style format's return.

A streamer under the name Suburban Time Waster is livestreaming Nintendo's life-sim game Tomodachi Life, staging a crossover in which Hughie Campbell, a character from the Amazon series The Boys, tours a custom-built 'Fanfic Island'. The stream is being promoted on Mastodon, where it has drawn modest engagement from gaming and cozy-game communities.

Stage 2 of the Youth Olympic Games Flame Tour is taking place in the Médina Amitié area of Dakar, associated with Sonatel, Senegal's leading telecom operator and a key partner of the Games. The relay is part of Senegal's preparations to host the Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event on African soil, with the flame touring neighborhoods across the capital.

Thai golfer Jeeno Thitikul leads the Lotte Championship in Hawaii after two bogey-free rounds, staying mistake free through 36 holes. She sits atop the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the LPGA Tour event, drawing attention to her steady start as the tournament moves into the weekend.

Luke Bryan performed at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, bringing a lineup of major country music artists on stage with him. The show drew attention as part of his touring schedule, with fans discussing the surprise appearances and the arena-sized bill of country stars sharing the stage. Coverage highlights the strength of the lineup assembled for the Nashville date.

The Youth Olympic Games Flame Tour has launched its first stage at Dakar City Hall in Senegal. The flame relay marks a milestone in the buildup to the Games, with Dakar set to host Africa's first Olympic event. The tour's opening stop at the capital's city hall highlights local celebration and national pride as preparations continue for the historic Games.

The Youth Olympic Games Flame Tour reached its third stage with a relay to the top of the Mamelles Lighthouse in Dakar, Senegal. The torch's climb up the landmark lighthouse is part of preparations for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, the first Olympic event to be held on African soil, and celebrations are continuing along the tour route.

The Youth Olympic Games Flame Tour has reached its tenth stage, taking the flame out of city centres and into suburban areas. Organisers describe the step as an effort to bring the Olympic spirit closer to local communities, with the flame continuing its relay ahead of the Games. Details on exact locations and events remain limited.

The Daily Northwestern's 'Reel Thoughts' column has published a positive review of the stage musical 'Hadestown', declaring it was worth the wait. The piece adds to ongoing praise for Anaïs Mitchell's Tony-winning show, which retells the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice through a folk and jazz-inflected score. Coverage like this reflects continued student and critic enthusiasm for the production's music and staging.

The Youth Olympic Games flame tour has reached its sixth stop, passing through the Dakar districts of Patte d'oie, Cambérène and Parcelles Assainies in Senegal. The relay is bringing the flame to communities across the city ahead of the Games, which Senegal is set to host as the first African nation to stage the Youth Olympic Games.

Country star Kenny Chesney says he has "so much gratitude" toward Eric Church, who is serving as the opening act on his current tour. Chesney's comments highlight the long-standing friendship and mutual respect between the two country performers, and fans are reacting warmly to seeing the pair share the stage again on tour.