BTS have announced four nights at LA's SoFi Stadium on Nov. 27 & 28 and Dec. 1 & 2.
CourtesyBTS are returning to Los Angeles for a mini-residency at the brand-new SoFi Stadium. The international pop stars will bring the BTS Permission to Dance on Stage – LA show to Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 27 and 28 and Dec. 1 and 2.
The in-person concert will mark the first time BTS have been able to be face-to-face with fans since the 2019 BTS World Tour. The news also arrives on the heels of their recent announcement of the livestream concert BTS Permission to Dance On Stage, which will be held Oct. 24. The October livestream follows the group's "BTS Map of the Soul On:e" event from October 2020. According to the release, that show was viewed in 191 countries/regions and used AR and XR tech that allowed the septet to interact with their followers via the "ARMY on Air" fan event.
SoFi Stadium is one of the largest music venues in Southern California and fans can begin to get tickets on Oct. 5. According to promoter Live Nation, VIP Ticket purchasers of 2020’s Map of the Soul Tour – North America will get first access to presale tickets starting Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. PT. All other ticket purchasers of the Map of the Soul Tour – North America will get presale access following the VIP Ticket purchasers on Oct. 6.
Members of BTS Global Official Fanclub Army Membership will get access to the exclusive presale on Oct. 7. All other fans will be able to register for Verified Fan presales. Registration to purchase presale tickets for the new tour dates will begin now through Saturday at 6 p.m. PT.
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The multi-hyphenate entertainer has scored five new certifications, including a platinum plaque for “Issues/Hold On,” which has sold over one million equivalent units in the U.S. The Kanye West-produced track is lifted from her 2018 album, K.T.S.E., which has been crowned gold for selling over 500,000 equivalent units.
Taylor’s third LP, The Album, has also reached gold status, tallying her second project to become RIAA certified. The King Combs-assisted “How You Want It,” a single from The Album, has been certified platinum.
Last, but not least, Taylor’s “Do Not Disturb” featuring Chris Brown is now gold. The steamy jam appears on her 2014 debut album, VII.
Taylor took to social media to celebrate her new RIAA updates. “Father God I thank you and I praise you in the name of Jesus. Thank You for showing patience with me, your kindness, grace & mercy every day. Your mercies never cease,” she wrote in a caption for her photo of her with her new plaques.
She continued, “Father God, please continue to instruct and teach me as I continue my faith walk. Thank you for keeping my head high to keep my crown from falling. I love you. Thank you for reminding me the wait is not punishment, it was preparation. Thank you to everyone involved with helping me bring these albums and songs to life. I am filled with much gratitude! WE PLATINUM & GOLD YALL.”
In other news, Taylor just released her new single “Long Time.” It’s the first offering from her upcoming album Escape Room, which will be accompanied by a short film. Taylor directed and produced the visual under her production company, The Aunties. It co-stars LaKeith Stanfield and Aaron Pierre, who appear in the video for “Long Time” as well.
Further, Taylor joined Ciara on her “Ecstasy (Remix)” alongside Normani. “When Ci hit me about jumping on this remix, it was an automatic yes,” Taylor said. “To be a part of this moment with two queens I love so much! Not only do I get to call Ciara and Normani my friends I get to call them my sisters! That’s black girl magic. We bringing the sensual, the sisterhood, and the soul. Let’s go!”
Taylor stars in Tyler Perry’s new drama Straw, now streaming on Netflix, alongside Taraji P. Henson and Sherri Shepherd.
