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I Am... World Tour

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• 1 Background
• 3.1 [edit] Fashion
• 3.2 [edit] Notable shows
• 4.1 [edit] Controversy over tour concert in Malaysia
• 5 Critical response
• 6 [edit] Commercial performance
• 7 [edit] Broadcasts and recordings

Background [ ]

In 2006, during an interview with  MTV News , Knowles talked about her more aggressive stage persona, Sasha Fierce. She said: "I absolutely get scared every time I get on the stage. I get nervous. I'm actually really scared when I'm not nervous because then I don't transform into that person that people are used to seeing."   She added that in real life, she was nothing like the person people see in her videos and performances: "I'm really more quiet, reserved. I speak when spoken to and polite. When I'm onstage, I'm aggressive, I'm strong, I'm fearless."   Knowles' third album  I Am... Sasha Fierce  formally introduced Sasha Fierce as her  alter ego ; she revealed that Sasha was born during the making of her single " Crazy in Love " (2003). In an interview with  People  magazine, Knowles affirmed that her alter ego is strictly for the stage and Sasha Fierce was further described as the singer's sensual, aggressive alter ego.   In October 2008,  Billboard magazine reported that Knowles would go on tour in the spring of 2009 to support her third studio album.   Beyoncé's father and manager  Mathew Knowles  revealed that it would visit different countries worldwide. The tour dates for the European leg were announced in December 2008. During an interview with  Entertainment Weekly , Knowles confirmed that she was excited about the tour and that she would be backed by her all-female band which also accompanied her during her previous tour  The Beyoncé Experience  (2007). She also stated that she worked on the tour for eight months, rehearsing and trying to put the set list together.   Knowles further revealed that the twelve-hour rehearsals for the tour included dancing the choreography in heels for two months before it commenced.   She also added that she learnt to make transition from herself to Sasha Fierce really fast for the performances. Knowles further acknowledged that I Am... World Tour was a huge production and that she was proud of the theatrical show she created.   She said that it was a mixture of everything she loved: "I tried to bring  jazz  and  hip-hop , and  ballet  and fashion, and everything together... It is the best thing I've done as far as my tours go."

The tour kicked off in late-March 2009 with five rehearsal shows in North America and it officially commenced in late April 2009, at Arena Zagreb in Croatia later visiting the  Americas ,  Europe ,  Asia ,  Africa , and  Australia .   Nearly eight months after the release of  I Am ... Sasha Fierce , Knowles brought the tour in support of the album to North America. Pre-sale tickets for members of her fan club were available on April 20, 2009 and general public sales began on April 25, 2009. The six-week North American leg of the I Am... World Tour kicked off on June 21 with a show at  Madison Square Garden  in  New York  and finished with a four-night residency at  Encore in the Wynn Las Vegas  from July 30, 2009 to August 2, 2009.   The tour finished with a concert at  Queen's Park Savannah  in  Port of Spain ,  Trinidad and Tobago , with 108 shows in total. Knowles and her organization, The Survivor Foundation, became the spokesperson for  General Mills '  Hamburger Helper  campaign entitled, "Show Your Helping Hand". The campaign's mission was to provide more than 3.5 million meals to local food banks in North America.   Knowles encouraged spectators to bring non-perishable foods to her North American concerts to be donated to the campaign.   According to the campaign's official website, nearly three millions meals and over $50,000 have been donated.

Setlist [ ]

• " Crazy in Love "
• " Naughty Girl "
• " Freakum Dress "
• " Get Me Bodied "
• "Smash Into You"
• " Ave Maria " / " Angel "
• " Broken-Hearted Girl "
• " If I Were a Boy " / " You Oughta Know "
• " Me, Myself and I "
• " Baby Boy "
• " Irreplaceable "
• " Check on It "
• Destiny's Child  Medley: " Bootylicious " / " Bug a Boo " / " Jumpin', Jumpin' "
• " Upgrade U "
• "Video Phone"
• " Say My Name "
• " At Last "
• " Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It )

Development [ ]

In 2006, Knowles sat down with MTV News to talk about her more aggressive stage persona, Sasha Fierce. She said: "I absolutely get scared every time I get on the stage," she said. "I get nervous. I'm actually really scared when I'm not nervous because then I don't transform into that person that people are used to seeing." She added that in real life, she was nothing like that girl people see in her videos and performances: "I'm really more quiet, reserved. I speak when spoken to and polite," she explained. "When I'm onstage, I'm aggressive, I'm strong, I'm fearless. So I'm not who I really am in real life." [11 ]

[ edit ] Fashion [ ]

[1] [2] Thierry Mugler design sketches for Knowles' tour

After several years of retirement from the fashion industry, French designer  Thierry Mugler  served as the main costume designer for the tour. Knowles was attracted with his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2008, "Superheroes, Fashion and Fantasy", where several of his  haute couture  pieces were on display. He has conducted a 72-piece wardrobe for Knowles and her dancers and band for the tour. It was announced that Mugler's input will extend to a creative advisor role, as he will contribute to designing the whole show, from lighting to  choreography . [12 ]

Mugler wanted to capture the "duality between being a woman and a warrior" and "understand these two sides with [his] own perception of both aspects" while creating the costumes for Knowles and using the words "Feminine. Free. Warrior. Fierce" as inspiration. [13 ]  He felt "Sasha Fierce is another aspect of Beyoncé's personality, she is Fierce on stage and Beyoncé in real life", [13 ]  stating, "Beyoncé is a very sophisticated 'stage animal', which means that she is truly instinctive. Beyoncé expresses herself through the two aspects of her personality. On stage, there is Sasha Fierce and there is Beyoncé in her truest self."

Several of the costumes both in the stage show and the video interludes include a few vintage couture pieces by Mugler as well as new ones made specifically for the young diva.

As creative advisor, Mugler stated "It was my responsibility to make Beyoncé's vision come true. There will be a lot of dramatization and metamorphosis on stage. Some very strong effects have been inspired directly by Beyoncé, and only she could make (them) happen on stage. I also was the AD (assistant director) for the Diva video shot especially for the show. I also gave input for various visual and creative aspects of the show." and wanted to send the message that, "The sense of  mise-en-scène  or using everything we get, like technology, lights, sets and costumes in order to sublimate the emotions and energy that we share and want to share with others."

[ edit ] Notable shows [ ]

Main article:  I Am... Yours

Knowles and her organization, "The Survivor Foundation", became the spokesperson for General Mills' Hamburger Helper campaign entitled, "Show Your Helping Hand". The campaign's mission is to provide more than 3.5 million meals to local food banks in North America. Knowles encouraged spectators to bring non-perishable foods to her North American concerts to be donated to the campaign. According to the campaign's official website, nearly three millions meals and over $50,000 have been donated. [14 ]

As the grand opening of Donetsk's new sporting arena, the  Donbass Arena  drew near, it was announced by local organizers that Knowles' will perform as part of her tour. The ceremony involved a dance production dedicated to Ukraine's miners. Local artists Natal'ya Mogilevskaya, Svetlana Loboda and Aliona Vinnitskaya performed Queen's " We Will Rock You ". Afterwards, a speech by Victor Yushchenko, president of Ukraine was given. Knowles performed audience of nearly 45,000. [15 ] [16 ]

While Knowles was on tour, she was asked to perform a  Las Vegas  residency-type show. Knowles and her team produced the shows in seven days. Entitled "I Am… Yours", Knowles performed a  MTV Unplugged  styled show, at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas. Knowles wanted these shows to be drastically different from her tour, stating it was not to be "the typical Beyoncé experience". The August 2, 2009 show was recorded and later released as a DVD, audio CD and television special in late November 2009.

Concert synopsis [ ]

"There will be a lot of dramatization and metamorphosis on stage. Some very strong effects have been inspired directly by Beyoncé, and only she could make (them) happen on stage" said lead costume provider and a creative advisor  Thierry Mugler .   The main stage is a simple stage, with a pop up set of stairs, a big  LED   background screen and glass risers for Knowles' band Suga Mama and her backup singers "The Mamas". There is also a smaller stage (The  B-Stage ) in the middle of the crowd where Knowles later performs.

The show starts with Knowles' silhouette appearing in the middle of the main stage singing the first verse of " Déjà Vu ", the main stage is flooded in light revealing Knowles, as she proceeds to sing " Crazy in Love ". She continues to perform " Naughty Girl ", "Freakum Dress" and " Get Me Bodied ". Knowles later emerges atop a flight of stairs singing "Smash Into You". Later, she performs "Ave Maria", adding an excerpt from  Sarah McLachlan 's " Angel " and  Franz Schubert 's  Ave Maria ". She continues on to sing "Broken-Hearted Girl". At the conclusion of the song, outtakes from Knowles' " If I Were a Boy " music video are shown before she appears to perform the aforementioned song. She includes an excerpt from  Alanis Morissette 's " You Oughta Know " and  Tupac Shakur 's " California Love ".

A video interlude directed by  Melina Matsoukas  is shown as excerpts from Knowles " Sweet Dreams " play in the background. This is a short introduction before Knowles performs " Diva ", Beyoncé appears at the atop a flight of stairs with her backup dancers behind her. This is followed by another video interlude showing Knowles singing and dancing at the age of 5. Beyoncé then sings "Radio", " Me, Myself and I ",  Ego " and "Hello".

The show continues with a short medley performed by her backup singers, The Mamas, followed by another video interlude featuring a coin toss between Beyoncé and Sasha Fierce. Knowles then appears from under the stage. She is wrapped in a harness and taken up and over the audience where she performs " Baby Boy ". She is then lowered to the B-Stage where she finishes the "Baby Boy" number with an excerpt from  Dawn Penn 's " You Don't Love Me (No, No, No) " then continues with " Irreplaceable ", " Check On It " and a medley of  Destiny's Child  hits. She then performs " Upgrade U " and " Video Phone ". This is followed by a rendition of " Say My Name " where she interacts with one member of the audience, asking that person what his or her name is and then asks that person what her name is. As the song ends she runs through the audience to the main stage. Her backup dancers dance to excerpts of Destiny's Child's songs, as well as, " Beautiful Liar ".

In the penultimate section of the show, Knowles appears in the middle of the stage as she sings " At Last ", " Listen " and at some venues "Scared of Lonely". This is followed by a  Youtube  video interlude featuring imitations of the choreography for " Single Ladies " performed by fans. Beyoncé then sings "Single Ladies" with an interlude that contains excerpts from the  Isley Brothers ' " Shout ". For the finale, she performs " Halo ". She then goes to the top of her stairs and repeatedly says 'I am', awaiting the crowd to say it back, she then says 'I am... yours' and exits the stage.

[ edit ] Controversy over tour concert in Malaysia [ ]

In September 2009, it was announced by  The Associated Press  that Knowles would be bringing her show to Malaysia's largest city, Kuala Lumpur, on October 25, 2009, but it would be without some of her usual tricks. After encountering what became familiar opposition from religious groups in a predominantly Muslim country, the singer agreed to tone down some parts of her act. A spokesperson for the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party stated: "We are against Western sexy performances; we don't think our people need that." However, a rep soon came from the concert's Malaysian organizer, stating that "all parties have reached an amicable understanding" about the performance. He went on saying that Knowles should be regarded as a "role model" and an "embodiment of success" because of her philanthropic work, including campaigns against poverty and domestic violence. Two years ago, Knowles was on the verge of doing a show in Malaysia but backed out due to similar protests regarding the singer's performance. Other artists, including  Rihanna ,  Gwen Stefani  and  Avril Lavigne , had toned down their shows for Malaysian dates in recent years.

The Marctensia rep further told  The Associated Press : "We are confident that Beyoncé's concert will once and for all silence international critics and put Malaysia back on track and move up the ranks in presenting A-list international pop concerts in this region and further boost tourism."   However, it was ultimately announced in October 2009 that the concert has been postponed in the wake of accusations by Islamic conservatives that the show would be "immoral". Malaysian promoter Marctensia said in a statement: "The show has been postponed to a future date to be announced shortly. The postponement is solely (the) decision of the artist and has nothing to with other external reasons." Another representative declined to comment on whether the show was postponed due to the heavy criticism it was receiving from religious leaders in the country.

Critical response

The opening leg of Knowles' third tour received generally positive reviews from critics. Mike Ross of the  Edmonton Sun  gave her performance at Rexall Place 4.5 out of 5 stars stating, "Beyoncé can sing traditional R&B if she wants. She proved it late last night – wailing on the Etta James classic "At Last", which she performed for the inauguration of U.S president Barack Obama". [21 ]  Stephanie Classen of  The Star Phoenix  remarked, "Beyoncé doesn't really need the bells and whistles of a big stadium show, but it sure makes for an unforgettable concert. And as she says in the song Ego, "I walk like this 'cuz I can back it up." [22 ]  Additional praise was received from Randall King of the  Winnipeg Free Press . He gave a 4 out 5 to Knowles performance at the MTS Centre, saying, "In Sasha-mode for songs such as "Radio", "Sweet Dreams", and "Single Ladies" (the latter performed, alas, after press time), Knowles is raw energy convincingly expressing a live hard/work hard ethos with every shimmy and nimble vocal trill". [23 ]  Alice Jones of  The Independent  writes, "Watching Beyoncé sing and strut her stuff can feel at best overawing, at worst, alienating. She takes her role as entertainer so seriously she's almost too good." [5 ]   The New York Times  writes, "there is a breathtaking elegance in her acute desire to entertain". [24 ]  Renee Michelle Harris of the  South Florida Times  writes, Knowles "owns the stage with her trademark swagger and intensity... showcasing her powerful vocals without missing a note, often while engaged in vigorous, perfectly executed dance moves...no one, not  Britney , not  Ciara  and not  Rihanna  can offer what she does—a complete package of voice, moves and presence." [25 ]

[ edit ] Commercial performance [ ]

Knowles broke her record of concert attendees by selling out the  Morumbi Stadium  in  Sao Paulo ,  Brazil , with over 60,000 tickets sold and the show grossed more than $ 4,2 million. [26 ]

In 2009, the tour was nominated for "Eventful Fans' Choice Award" at the 6th Annual Billboard Touring Awards. [27 ]  The tour grossed $103 million from 102 concert shows [28 ] [29 ]  and 108 show total grossed $119.5 million. [30 ]

[ edit ] Broadcasts and recordings [ ]

The Las Vegas show on August 2, 2009 was recorded and released as  I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas . Parts of the show in  Vancouver  on March 31, 2009 were recorded and have been used for commercial use, as well as photos from the show used in the official tour book and other promotional items. "Crazy In Love" was recorded professionally in Madrid, Spain and broadcast on Spanish news. Two songs from the show in  New Orleans , "If I Were A Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," were recorded and shown on  TV One  as a part of the  Essence Music Festival . A CD and DVD, released on June 15, 2010, features her performance of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." Five songs from the show in  Donetsk ,  Ukraine , "Crazy In Love", "Freakum Dress", "Get Me Bodied", "Smash Into You" and "Broken-Hearted Girl," were recorded professionally and shown on  TRK Ukraina  as part of their footage of the  Donbass Arena  opening. "Crazy In Love" was professionally recorded at the  O2 Arena  in  Prague , Czech Republic  for the Czech news-website tn.cz and is available for streaming. "Crazy In Love" and "Single Ladies" were professionally recorded at the  Summer Sonic Festival  in  Osaka ,  Japan  and used to promote Knowles' Japanese tour. "Crazy In Love" and "Naughty Girl" were professionally recorded at the  2009 Singapore Grand Prix  F1 Rocks event in  Singapore  for Channel HD 5 Live coverage. "Crazy In Love", "Naughty Girl," and "Freakum Dress" were recorded and streamed live on the internet from the show in  Beijing ,  China . "Crazy In Love" was recorded professionally and shown on  Frecuencia Latina  from the show in  Lima ,  Peru  at the  Explanada del Estadio Monumental . A live CD/DVD of the concert was released as  I Am... World Tour  in November 2010. [31 ]

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Beyoncé's I Am... World Tour

Beyoncé performs in concert during her world tour, and backstage scenes show the work that goes into the production. Beyoncé performs in concert during her world tour, and backstage scenes show the work that goes into the production. Beyoncé performs in concert during her world tour, and backstage scenes show the work that goes into the production.

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SETLIST: 01. “Déjà Vu” 02. “Crazy in Love” (contains elements of “I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)”, “Work It Out”, “Let Me Clear My Throat” and “Pass the Peas”) 03. “Naughty Girl” 04. “Freakum Dress” 05. “Get Me Bodied” (Extended Mix) 06. “Smash Into You” 07. “Ave Maria” (contains excerpts from “Angel”) 08. “Broken-Hearted Girl” 09. “If I Were A Boy” (contains excerpts from “You Oughta Know” along with elements of “California Love”) 10. “Diva” 11. “Beyoncé’s Radio” (contains excerpts from “Ring The Alarm”, “Suga Mama”, and “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)”) 12. “Radio” 13. “Me, Myself and I”1 14. “Ego” 15. “Hello” 16. “Baby Boy” (contains excerpts from “You Don’t Love Me (No, No, No)”) 17. “Irreplaceable” 18. “Sweet Dreams” 2 19. “Check On It” 20. Medley: “Bootylicious”, “Bug A Boo”, “Jumpin’ Jumpin'” 21. “Upgrade U” 22. “Video Phone” (contains elements of “Snap Yo Fingers”) 23. “Say My Name” 24. “At Last” 25. “Listen” 26. “Scared of Lonely” 3 27. “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” (contains excerpts from “Shout”) 28. “Halo” 29. “MJ Tribute” (contains excerpts from “Forever Young”

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Festivals and other miscellaneous performances [a] This concert was a part of the Essence Music Festival [b] These concerts were a part of the Summer Sonic Festival [c] This concert took part in the opening event for the Donbass Arena [d] This concert was a part of the F1 Rocks Singapore Festival. [e] This concert was a part of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts [f] This concert was a part of a competition presented by Trident Gum

Additional Notes: – During her performances in Edmonton and Saskatoon, Knowles performed “Flaws and All” as the final number. She performed “Halo” before “If I Were A Boy”. Also, in Saskatoon, instead of singing the abbreviated version of “Déjà Vu”, Knowles performed the song in its entirety. – In Spain, Argentina, Chile and Peru, Knowles performed parts of “Irreplaceable” in Spanish. While in Spain, when performing “Hello”, she said “Bueno” and “Hola” during the chorus sometimes in lieu of “Hello”. She forgot the lyrics of the Spanish version during her concert in Argentina. – During her concert in Zurich on May 16, Knowles performed “Flaws and All” after “Video Phone” to a boy named Tim. – At the concerts in Paris, Birmingham, Chicago, Manchester and Melbourne children joined Knowles on stage whilst she performed “Halo”. – During her performance in London (June 9, 2009), Knowles performed “One More Try” by George Michael. At the same performance, Michael joined Knowles on stage to perform a duet of “If I Were a Boy”. – During her performances in New York City, Jay Z performed with Knowles during “Crazy in Love” and “I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)”. – During the performance in Philadelphia, Knowles performed “I Can’t Help It”, as a dedication to Michael Jackson. – During her performance in Sydney (September 18, 2009), Knowles dedicated “Halo” to Chelsea James. – During her concert in London(November 15, 2009), Knowles was joined onstage by Jay-Z for “Crazy in Love” and Kanye West for “Ego”. – During her performances in London, Dublin and Florianópolis, Knowles performed “Sweet Dreams” on the B-Stage. – During her performance in São Paulo (February 6, 2010), Knowles performed “Listen” a cappella on the B-stage. Also, she said “I want you guys to know that this is probably my biggest performance ever in history”.

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I Am... World Tour is a 2010 documentary film that takes us behind the scenes of Beyonce Knowles' critically acclaimed "I Am...Sasha Fierce" tour. The film is directed by Ed Burke and distributed by Columbia Records. It was filmed mainly in various locations including London, New York City, Las Vegas, and Rio de Janeiro, among others, during the tour's run in 2009.

The movie shows Beyonce Knowles performing on stage at some of the biggest venues around the world including the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the O2 Arena in London, and the Palais Omnisports Paris Bercy in Paris. It also features interviews with the artist, her musicians, and her crew members, as well as footage of interactions with fans from different countries.

The film opens with Beyonce performing her hit song "Crazy in Love" for a sold-out crowd in New York City. The camera then takes us backstage to show the preparation that goes into a Beyonce concert, from wardrobe changes to vocal warm-ups to last-minute adjustments to the stage set-up. Throughout the movie, Beyonce talks about what it takes to put on such a big show, both physically and emotionally.

One of the most memorable moments in the film is when Beyonce performs "Ave Maria" at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The song showcases her vocal range, and the camera captures the emotion on her face as she sings. Another standout performance is "Halo", which is performed in London's O2 Arena. The audience sings along passionately, creating a feeling of unity between the performer and the crowd.

"I Am... World Tour" also features some of the more upbeat numbers in Beyonce's setlist such as "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" and "Get Me Bodied". During these songs, the camera focuses on the energy of the crowds, as they dance and sing along with the performer.

The film offers a look at Beyonce's personal life, as well. It features footage of her exploring the cities she's performing in, whether that's shopping in Paris or enjoying the nightlife in Rio de Janeiro. Beyonce also talks about how important her family is to her, and the film shows her interacting with her mother, father, and sister throughout the tour.

One of the most intriguing aspects of the film is the interviews with Beyonce's crew members. They talk about the hard work that goes into making a big concert happen, including the long hours, the technical difficulties, and the constant travel. The film is a tribute to the people who work behind the scenes, making sure that everything runs smoothly so that Beyonce can put on the best show possible.

Overall, "I Am... World Tour" is a compelling documentary that captures the energy and excitement of Beyonce's tour. It showcases some of her most iconic performances, while also providing a glimpse into her personal life and the hard work that goes into putting on a show of this magnitude. Whether you're a fan of Beyonce or just a fan of music, this movie is definitely worth watching.

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Beyonce's "I Am..." World Tour Costumes Are Redefining Fierce

By Tracey Lomrantz Lester

Nobody has made me take a closer, more appreciative look at futuristic fashion in recent months quite like Beyonce--girlfriend gave the leotard the kind of spotlight it hadn't enjoyed since the days of Mary Lou Retton, reminded us why Gareth Pugh is a genius , and somehow made mirrored nails seem nothing short of elegant . So it's no surprise that her wardrobe for the "I am..." tour, which kicks off today, is futuristic, fabulous, and yes, fierce .

WWD has the first sketches of the costumes that Sasha Fierce herself will be wearing--they're designed by Thierry Mugler, and they are nothing short of HOT. "It imagines Beyonc?� as a tough, chic, superheroine type who likes her power glam with a bit of froth; hence, the bow bustle and mismatched gloves that pair lacy fishnet with articulated metal," the article says. "But don't expect Beyonc?� to stay in that guise for long. 'There will be a lot of dramatization and metamorphosis on stage,' Mugler promised."

Mugler's role didn't stop at costumes. He actually served as the tour's creative adviser, weighing in on everything, including lights, sets, and these insane costumes, which he describes as, "Feminine. Free. Warrior. Fierce. As a creative adviser for this tour, it is my responsibility to make her vision come true." I will say this--she's come a long way from the days of Destiny's Child and the matching outfits her mother made, which sometimes had the air of a home ec project, don't you think? These new looks are sleek and other-worldly and painfully chic , and I don't think there's another woman on the planet who could pull them off quite like the Queen B.

What do you guys think? Can't you just see Beyonce giving the performance of a lifetime in these insanely fierce frocks? Are any of you planning to see her in concert? Discuss!

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The “Who I Am” Tour, which has already completed successful legs in the United States, Canada, and South America, marks Carter’s return to the stage as a solo artist after seven years. The “Who I Am” Tour will take Nick to Asia and Europe, finishing up 2024 on a second leg in North America after his first successful run in 2023.

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Childish Gambino Returns to the Global Stage With The New World Tour

Childish Gambino is set to take the global stage once again with The New World Tour produced by AEG Presents and will stop at Wells Fargo Center on August 21.

Alongside The New World Tour announcement, Gambino surprised fans with the release of Atavista (3.15.20 reimagined versions) via RCA Records, including 2 new tracks “Atavista'' and “Human Sacrifice.”

Additionally, he dropped the official music video for “Little Foot Big Foot,” directed by Hiro Murai, featuring Young Nudy.

The long-awaited U.S. leg kicks off on August 11 at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK with a stop at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center on August 21. Gambino will then begin the European/UK and Australian/New Zealand legs of The New World Tour in Lyon, FR, on October 31 before concluding at RAC Arena in Perth, WA on February 11. WILLOW is confirmed as direct support for North America, and Amaarae is confirmed for Europe/UK as well as Australia and New Zealand.

Tickets go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, May 17 at 10am local time at thenewworldtour.com. Fans can also sign up for early access to tickets via the artist presale for all tour dates at thenewworldtour.com. American Express® Card Members can purchase tickets before the general public for North American, Australian and select UK dates. Presale start and end times will vary by market, check your local listings at thenewworldtour.com. Terms and conditions apply.

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The new world tour.

I Am... World Tour

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• 1 Background
• 3.1 [edit] Fashion
• 3.2 [edit] Notable shows
• 4.1 [edit] Controversy over tour concert in Malaysia
• 5 Critical response
• 6 [edit] Commercial performance
• 7 [edit] Broadcasts and recordings

Background [ ]

In 2006, during an interview with  MTV News , Knowles talked about her more aggressive stage persona, Sasha Fierce. She said: "I absolutely get scared every time I get on the stage. I get nervous. I'm actually really scared when I'm not nervous because then I don't transform into that person that people are used to seeing."   She added that in real life, she was nothing like the person people see in her videos and performances: "I'm really more quiet, reserved. I speak when spoken to and polite. When I'm onstage, I'm aggressive, I'm strong, I'm fearless."   Knowles' third album  I Am... Sasha Fierce  formally introduced Sasha Fierce as her  alter ego ; she revealed that Sasha was born during the making of her single " Crazy in Love " (2003). In an interview with  People  magazine, Knowles affirmed that her alter ego is strictly for the stage and Sasha Fierce was further described as the singer's sensual, aggressive alter ego.   In October 2008,  Billboard magazine reported that Knowles would go on tour in the spring of 2009 to support her third studio album.   Beyoncé's father and manager  Mathew Knowles  revealed that it would visit different countries worldwide. The tour dates for the European leg were announced in December 2008. During an interview with  Entertainment Weekly , Knowles confirmed that she was excited about the tour and that she would be backed by her all-female band which also accompanied her during her previous tour  The Beyoncé Experience  (2007). She also stated that she worked on the tour for eight months, rehearsing and trying to put the set list together.   Knowles further revealed that the twelve-hour rehearsals for the tour included dancing the choreography in heels for two months before it commenced.   She also added that she learnt to make transition from herself to Sasha Fierce really fast for the performances. Knowles further acknowledged that I Am... World Tour was a huge production and that she was proud of the theatrical show she created.   She said that it was a mixture of everything she loved: "I tried to bring  jazz  and  hip-hop , and  ballet  and fashion, and everything together... It is the best thing I've done as far as my tours go."

The tour kicked off in late-March 2009 with five rehearsal shows in North America and it officially commenced in late April 2009, at Arena Zagreb in Croatia later visiting the  Americas ,  Europe ,  Asia ,  Africa , and  Australia .   Nearly eight months after the release of  I Am ... Sasha Fierce , Knowles brought the tour in support of the album to North America. Pre-sale tickets for members of her fan club were available on April 20, 2009 and general public sales began on April 25, 2009. The six-week North American leg of the I Am... World Tour kicked off on June 21 with a show at  Madison Square Garden  in  New York  and finished with a four-night residency at  Encore in the Wynn Las Vegas  from July 30, 2009 to August 2, 2009.   The tour finished with a concert at  Queen's Park Savannah  in  Port of Spain ,  Trinidad and Tobago , with 108 shows in total. Knowles and her organization, The Survivor Foundation, became the spokesperson for  General Mills '  Hamburger Helper  campaign entitled, "Show Your Helping Hand". The campaign's mission was to provide more than 3.5 million meals to local food banks in North America.   Knowles encouraged spectators to bring non-perishable foods to her North American concerts to be donated to the campaign.   According to the campaign's official website, nearly three millions meals and over $50,000 have been donated.

Setlist [ ]

• " Crazy in Love "
• " Naughty Girl "
• " Freakum Dress "
• " Get Me Bodied "
• "Smash Into You"
• " Ave Maria " / " Angel "
• " Broken-Hearted Girl "
• " If I Were a Boy " / " You Oughta Know "
• " Me, Myself and I "
• " Baby Boy "
• " Irreplaceable "
• " Check on It "
• Destiny's Child  Medley: " Bootylicious " / " Bug a Boo " / " Jumpin', Jumpin' "
• " Upgrade U "
• "Video Phone"
• " Say My Name "
• " At Last "
• " Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It )

Development [ ]

In 2006, Knowles sat down with MTV News to talk about her more aggressive stage persona, Sasha Fierce. She said: "I absolutely get scared every time I get on the stage," she said. "I get nervous. I'm actually really scared when I'm not nervous because then I don't transform into that person that people are used to seeing." She added that in real life, she was nothing like that girl people see in her videos and performances: "I'm really more quiet, reserved. I speak when spoken to and polite," she explained. "When I'm onstage, I'm aggressive, I'm strong, I'm fearless. So I'm not who I really am in real life." [11 ]

[ edit ] Fashion [ ]

[1] [2] Thierry Mugler design sketches for Knowles' tour

After several years of retirement from the fashion industry, French designer  Thierry Mugler  served as the main costume designer for the tour. Knowles was attracted with his work at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala 2008, "Superheroes, Fashion and Fantasy", where several of his  haute couture  pieces were on display. He has conducted a 72-piece wardrobe for Knowles and her dancers and band for the tour. It was announced that Mugler's input will extend to a creative advisor role, as he will contribute to designing the whole show, from lighting to  choreography . [12 ]

Mugler wanted to capture the "duality between being a woman and a warrior" and "understand these two sides with [his] own perception of both aspects" while creating the costumes for Knowles and using the words "Feminine. Free. Warrior. Fierce" as inspiration. [13 ]  He felt "Sasha Fierce is another aspect of Beyoncé's personality, she is Fierce on stage and Beyoncé in real life", [13 ]  stating, "Beyoncé is a very sophisticated 'stage animal', which means that she is truly instinctive. Beyoncé expresses herself through the two aspects of her personality. On stage, there is Sasha Fierce and there is Beyoncé in her truest self."

Several of the costumes both in the stage show and the video interludes include a few vintage couture pieces by Mugler as well as new ones made specifically for the young diva.

As creative advisor, Mugler stated "It was my responsibility to make Beyoncé's vision come true. There will be a lot of dramatization and metamorphosis on stage. Some very strong effects have been inspired directly by Beyoncé, and only she could make (them) happen on stage. I also was the AD (assistant director) for the Diva video shot especially for the show. I also gave input for various visual and creative aspects of the show." and wanted to send the message that, "The sense of  mise-en-scène  or using everything we get, like technology, lights, sets and costumes in order to sublimate the emotions and energy that we share and want to share with others."

[ edit ] Notable shows [ ]

Main article:  I Am... Yours

Knowles and her organization, "The Survivor Foundation", became the spokesperson for General Mills' Hamburger Helper campaign entitled, "Show Your Helping Hand". The campaign's mission is to provide more than 3.5 million meals to local food banks in North America. Knowles encouraged spectators to bring non-perishable foods to her North American concerts to be donated to the campaign. According to the campaign's official website, nearly three millions meals and over $50,000 have been donated. [14 ]

As the grand opening of Donetsk's new sporting arena, the  Donbass Arena  drew near, it was announced by local organizers that Knowles' will perform as part of her tour. The ceremony involved a dance production dedicated to Ukraine's miners. Local artists Natal'ya Mogilevskaya, Svetlana Loboda and Aliona Vinnitskaya performed Queen's " We Will Rock You ". Afterwards, a speech by Victor Yushchenko, president of Ukraine was given. Knowles performed audience of nearly 45,000. [15 ] [16 ]

While Knowles was on tour, she was asked to perform a  Las Vegas  residency-type show. Knowles and her team produced the shows in seven days. Entitled "I Am… Yours", Knowles performed a  MTV Unplugged  styled show, at the Encore Theater in Las Vegas. Knowles wanted these shows to be drastically different from her tour, stating it was not to be "the typical Beyoncé experience". The August 2, 2009 show was recorded and later released as a DVD, audio CD and television special in late November 2009.

Concert synopsis [ ]

"There will be a lot of dramatization and metamorphosis on stage. Some very strong effects have been inspired directly by Beyoncé, and only she could make (them) happen on stage" said lead costume provider and a creative advisor  Thierry Mugler .   The main stage is a simple stage, with a pop up set of stairs, a big  LED   background screen and glass risers for Knowles' band Suga Mama and her backup singers "The Mamas". There is also a smaller stage (The  B-Stage ) in the middle of the crowd where Knowles later performs.

The show starts with Knowles' silhouette appearing in the middle of the main stage singing the first verse of " Déjà Vu ", the main stage is flooded in light revealing Knowles, as she proceeds to sing " Crazy in Love ". She continues to perform " Naughty Girl ", "Freakum Dress" and " Get Me Bodied ". Knowles later emerges atop a flight of stairs singing "Smash Into You". Later, she performs "Ave Maria", adding an excerpt from  Sarah McLachlan 's " Angel " and  Franz Schubert 's  Ave Maria ". She continues on to sing "Broken-Hearted Girl". At the conclusion of the song, outtakes from Knowles' " If I Were a Boy " music video are shown before she appears to perform the aforementioned song. She includes an excerpt from  Alanis Morissette 's " You Oughta Know " and  Tupac Shakur 's " California Love ".

A video interlude directed by  Melina Matsoukas  is shown as excerpts from Knowles " Sweet Dreams " play in the background. This is a short introduction before Knowles performs " Diva ", Beyoncé appears at the atop a flight of stairs with her backup dancers behind her. This is followed by another video interlude showing Knowles singing and dancing at the age of 5. Beyoncé then sings "Radio", " Me, Myself and I ",  Ego " and "Hello".

The show continues with a short medley performed by her backup singers, The Mamas, followed by another video interlude featuring a coin toss between Beyoncé and Sasha Fierce. Knowles then appears from under the stage. She is wrapped in a harness and taken up and over the audience where she performs " Baby Boy ". She is then lowered to the B-Stage where she finishes the "Baby Boy" number with an excerpt from  Dawn Penn 's " You Don't Love Me (No, No, No) " then continues with " Irreplaceable ", " Check On It " and a medley of  Destiny's Child  hits. She then performs " Upgrade U " and " Video Phone ". This is followed by a rendition of " Say My Name " where she interacts with one member of the audience, asking that person what his or her name is and then asks that person what her name is. As the song ends she runs through the audience to the main stage. Her backup dancers dance to excerpts of Destiny's Child's songs, as well as, " Beautiful Liar ".

In the penultimate section of the show, Knowles appears in the middle of the stage as she sings " At Last ", " Listen " and at some venues "Scared of Lonely". This is followed by a  Youtube  video interlude featuring imitations of the choreography for " Single Ladies " performed by fans. Beyoncé then sings "Single Ladies" with an interlude that contains excerpts from the  Isley Brothers ' " Shout ". For the finale, she performs " Halo ". She then goes to the top of her stairs and repeatedly says 'I am', awaiting the crowd to say it back, she then says 'I am... yours' and exits the stage.

[ edit ] Controversy over tour concert in Malaysia [ ]

In September 2009, it was announced by  The Associated Press  that Knowles would be bringing her show to Malaysia's largest city, Kuala Lumpur, on October 25, 2009, but it would be without some of her usual tricks. After encountering what became familiar opposition from religious groups in a predominantly Muslim country, the singer agreed to tone down some parts of her act. A spokesperson for the Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party stated: "We are against Western sexy performances; we don't think our people need that." However, a rep soon came from the concert's Malaysian organizer, stating that "all parties have reached an amicable understanding" about the performance. He went on saying that Knowles should be regarded as a "role model" and an "embodiment of success" because of her philanthropic work, including campaigns against poverty and domestic violence. Two years ago, Knowles was on the verge of doing a show in Malaysia but backed out due to similar protests regarding the singer's performance. Other artists, including  Rihanna ,  Gwen Stefani  and  Avril Lavigne , had toned down their shows for Malaysian dates in recent years.

The Marctensia rep further told  The Associated Press : "We are confident that Beyoncé's concert will once and for all silence international critics and put Malaysia back on track and move up the ranks in presenting A-list international pop concerts in this region and further boost tourism."   However, it was ultimately announced in October 2009 that the concert has been postponed in the wake of accusations by Islamic conservatives that the show would be "immoral". Malaysian promoter Marctensia said in a statement: "The show has been postponed to a future date to be announced shortly. The postponement is solely (the) decision of the artist and has nothing to with other external reasons." Another representative declined to comment on whether the show was postponed due to the heavy criticism it was receiving from religious leaders in the country.

Critical response

The opening leg of Knowles' third tour received generally positive reviews from critics. Mike Ross of the  Edmonton Sun  gave her performance at Rexall Place 4.5 out of 5 stars stating, "Beyoncé can sing traditional R&B if she wants. She proved it late last night – wailing on the Etta James classic "At Last", which she performed for the inauguration of U.S president Barack Obama". [21 ]  Stephanie Classen of  The Star Phoenix  remarked, "Beyoncé doesn't really need the bells and whistles of a big stadium show, but it sure makes for an unforgettable concert. And as she says in the song Ego, "I walk like this 'cuz I can back it up." [22 ]  Additional praise was received from Randall King of the  Winnipeg Free Press . He gave a 4 out 5 to Knowles performance at the MTS Centre, saying, "In Sasha-mode for songs such as "Radio", "Sweet Dreams", and "Single Ladies" (the latter performed, alas, after press time), Knowles is raw energy convincingly expressing a live hard/work hard ethos with every shimmy and nimble vocal trill". [23 ]  Alice Jones of  The Independent  writes, "Watching Beyoncé sing and strut her stuff can feel at best overawing, at worst, alienating. She takes her role as entertainer so seriously she's almost too good." [5 ]   The New York Times  writes, "there is a breathtaking elegance in her acute desire to entertain". [24 ]  Renee Michelle Harris of the  South Florida Times  writes, Knowles "owns the stage with her trademark swagger and intensity... showcasing her powerful vocals without missing a note, often while engaged in vigorous, perfectly executed dance moves...no one, not  Britney , not  Ciara  and not  Rihanna  can offer what she does—a complete package of voice, moves and presence." [25 ]

[ edit ] Commercial performance [ ]

Knowles broke her record of concert attendees by selling out the  Morumbi Stadium  in  Sao Paulo ,  Brazil , with over 60,000 tickets sold and the show grossed more than $ 4,2 million. [26 ]

In 2009, the tour was nominated for "Eventful Fans' Choice Award" at the 6th Annual Billboard Touring Awards. [27 ]  The tour grossed $103 million from 102 concert shows [28 ] [29 ]  and 108 show total grossed $119.5 million. [30 ]

[ edit ] Broadcasts and recordings [ ]

The Las Vegas show on August 2, 2009 was recorded and released as  I Am... Yours: An Intimate Performance at Wynn Las Vegas . Parts of the show in  Vancouver  on March 31, 2009 were recorded and have been used for commercial use, as well as photos from the show used in the official tour book and other promotional items. "Crazy In Love" was recorded professionally in Madrid, Spain and broadcast on Spanish news. Two songs from the show in  New Orleans , "If I Were A Boy" and "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)," were recorded and shown on  TV One  as a part of the  Essence Music Festival . A CD and DVD, released on June 15, 2010, features her performance of "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)." Five songs from the show in  Donetsk ,  Ukraine , "Crazy In Love", "Freakum Dress", "Get Me Bodied", "Smash Into You" and "Broken-Hearted Girl," were recorded professionally and shown on  TRK Ukraina  as part of their footage of the  Donbass Arena  opening. "Crazy In Love" was professionally recorded at the  O2 Arena  in  Prague , Czech Republic  for the Czech news-website tn.cz and is available for streaming. "Crazy In Love" and "Single Ladies" were professionally recorded at the  Summer Sonic Festival  in  Osaka ,  Japan  and used to promote Knowles' Japanese tour. "Crazy In Love" and "Naughty Girl" were professionally recorded at the  2009 Singapore Grand Prix  F1 Rocks event in  Singapore  for Channel HD 5 Live coverage. "Crazy In Love", "Naughty Girl," and "Freakum Dress" were recorded and streamed live on the internet from the show in  Beijing ,  China . "Crazy In Love" was recorded professionally and shown on  Frecuencia Latina  from the show in  Lima ,  Peru  at the  Explanada del Estadio Monumental . A live CD/DVD of the concert was released as  I Am... World Tour  in November 2010. [31 ]

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IVE talks first US tour, finding self-love and not being afraid to 'challenge' themselves

K-pop girl group IVE members possess distinctive traits – confidence, boldness and strength, to name a few. The group's name, a contraction of "I have," epitomizes the group's ethos as members Gaeul, Yujin, Rei, Wonyoung, Liz and Leeseo seek and celebrate self-love.

"The most important and key things of our songs is loving ourselves," Wonyoung, 19, told USA TODAY. "If you're worrying about something and if you want encouragement from someone, we could do it (through) our songs."

IVE made its way onto the music scene in late 2021, meteorically rising to become a staple in today's K-pop landscape. Their studio album, EP and single albums have all peaked at No. 1 on South Korea's Circle Album chart and the group has received various accolades, including Song of the Year, Best Female Group and Rookie of the Year.

2024 marks the third anniversary of IVE's debut and this year is already shaping to be another pivotal one.

The group recently released their first English-language single " All Night " in collaboration with American rapper Saweetie . And IVE is embarking on the U.S. leg of their first world tour, including stops in Los Angeles, Atlanta and Newark, New Jersey.

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"We're really excited for it, so we hope that you'll stay tuned," said Gaeul, 21.

IVE embarks on its first US tour

On Wednesday, IVE kicks off their first U.S. jaunt as part of the "Show What I Have" world tour. The group is set to perform in six cities across America.

The first show will be at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. The tour wraps March 29 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

The members are eager to tour the U.S., with the group's leader Yujin saying she's "really looking forward to it." Liz, 19, shared how she wants to visit each city's attractions and Leeseo, 17, echoed similar sentiments.

In terms of the shows, DIVE (the name for IVE's fans) can expect elevated performances mixed with IVE's signature flair.

"Some of the songs we reproduce and remake just for our world tour," said Wonyoung. "Also some units are preparing for brand new songs to perform." The tour as a whole highlights IVE's growth as artists, tackling different and varied stages.

The members cannot wait to interact and meet their fans in the states. "I want all of our DIVEs to get a lot of energy from us," said Yujin, 20.

Defining IVE's artistry and sonic identity

From " Baddie " to " I AM ", the group's tracks underscore themes of individuality and conviction. The members know who they are and what they have, spotlighting their individual charms and talents.

IVE's recent six-track mini album " I'VE MINE " featured three singles, " Either Way ", " Off the Record " and "Baddie". Each dives deeper into the concept of self. Ultimately, they construct a reality of IVE – a group who is unapologetically themselves and unafraid to confront norms and try new things.

"I think that 'IVE MINE' album represents that we can do everything, every color, every song," said Yujin. "From now on, we want to challenge (ourselves) to (do) more song genres."

Moving forward, the members want to experiment with their sound. Wonyoung wants to try a more rock sound, while Leeseo wishes to explore a style that is "grand and gorgeous."

No matter what they do, the group remains strong to its identity and messages. "I wish that IVE could be explained with the word IVE; that no one can be able to replace us," said Gaeul.

IVE members reflect on growth

Over the last almost three years, the members have grown very close, said Wonyoung. "I feel like we're more related to each other than before."

During this time, IVE has evolved not only as a group, but as individuals. Yujin shared how she's gained a deeper appreciation for music. Rei, 20, has become unafraid to express herself and try new things.

Leeseo, who debuted at just 14 years old, noted how she's matured. This growth reflects in other members. Gaeul said she's learned how to love herself and others.

"Before my debut, I wasn't as confident in myself," she explained. But as IVE has come into their own, so has Gaeul. "I began to enjoy what I do and I want to return that love to our fans."

This message resonates throughout IVE, who has a deep appreciation for DIVE. Liz hopes to give back the love she receives from their fans.

"I have that desire to return it," she said. "I feel like I am growing through that."