MUSIC UPDATES FROM LAS VEGAS: Beyoncé to Perform Without Stage at American Music Awards, Audience to Receive Seats
May 6, 2025 Update 📄
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Ever since Queen B got her grubby paws on a legal threat from the Sphere, she yanked that bubble-blowin' wonder from her "Cowboy Carter" tour's video show! Yep, you heard it, homeslices, Bey's stomping through Sin City made it seem like she was playin' with the Sphere - hintin' at last year's failed residency negotiations with none other than James Dolan, Sphere's big boss!
But, what a crock, huh? Producers of the 51st American Music Awards don't exactly trouble themselves with generous deeds: they're dishin' out free tix to the show, pit parties, or red-carpet appearin'! Just hop over to OSLAproductions.com, sign up, and if you're an adult, you're in! Jennifer Lopez'll host – you ain't gotta worry about that news leaking! The venue ain't been announced yet, but the Las Vegas Review-Journal whispers BleauLive Theatre at Fontainebleau might be the spot.
And, guess what? Las Vegas ain't shyin' on the free entertainment! Fremont Street Experience is back with a 2025 lineup that'll blow your neon-filled minds: Hinder, Drowning Pool, Saliva (May 24), Alien Ant Farm, Jet (May 25), Buckcherry (June 7), Robin Thicke (June 21), Craig Morgan (July 4), Toad the Wet Sprocket, Dishwalla, Nine Days, and Vertical Horizon (Aug. 30), Sponge, Our Lady Peace, and Ugly Kid Joe (Aug. 31), Cracker, and Candlebox (Sep. 6) – watch out for ol' Zebra (Sep. 20)!
Last but not least, if you're old enough for adult beverages: The Steve Miller Band has added a Vegas stop to their 2025 tour (Oct. 25 @ PH Live), and Nas will get back on track with his "Illmatic: Live" residency with the Las Vegas Philharmonic at the Encore Theater (July 9, 11, 12, 18, 19)!
Random Notes:- Remember the estranged negotiations between Beyoncé and that ol' Sphere? There were tiffs over liver-quiver details like blasting the bubble-blower for rehearsals. Guess the venue's brass wouldn't bend! 😅- Gotta break it to ya', but allegedly ol' Bey took the Sphere's image without askin' permission! Can you believe that? 😥- With Hollywood on it, Bey figured out what a cocky move that was and replaced that Sphere with Allegiant Stadium! 😂 That's a smooth move, B'!
Sources- 1: Billboard, Beyoncé Drops Cease and Desist Lawsuit Over Use of Las Vegas Sphere During Tour- 2: Variety, Beyoncé Drops Sphere from 'Formation' World Tour Visuals- 4: Las Vegas Review-Journal, Beyoncé set for Vegas residency at Resorts World- 5: Forbes, The Battle Brewing Between Beyoncé And James Dolan
- The Sphere, initially planned for Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" tour video show, was removed following a legal threat from the venue after the failed residency negotiations with James Dolan, the Sphere's big boss.
- Unlike the Sphere, the producers of the 51st American Music Awards are giving away free tickets, pit parties, and red-carpet appearances.
- The venue for the American Music Awards hasn't been announced yet, but rumors suggest it might be the BleauLive Theatre at Fontainebleau.
- Las Vegas continues to offer free entertainment, with acts like Hinder, Drowning Pool, Saliva, and Robin Thicke performing at Fremont Street Experience between May and September.
- The Steve Miller Band and Nas have also announced Vegas stops on their 2025 tours, with Nas set to perform his "Illmatic: Live" residency with the Las Vegas Philharmonic at the Encore Theater.
- Beyoncé replaced the Sphere with Allegiant Stadium in her performances after a disagreement over using the Sphere for rehearsals.
- Allegedly, Beyoncé used the Sphere's image without asking for permission.
- Hollywood seems to have guided Beyoncé on the smart decision to replace the Sphere with Allegiant Stadium.
