SHAWN MENDES ADDS 13 DATES TO ‘WONDER: THE WORLD TOUR’ – Shawn Mendes has announced 13 additional Wonder: The World Tour shows in the US & Canada, with 86 arena dates announced so far spanning across North America, the UK & Europe.The new dates include stops the singer’s hometown of Toronto, new shows in San Diego, and St. Louis, as well as a second stop in Brooklyn.Mendes will be joined in North America by supporting acts Dermot Kennedy and Tate McRae.
SELENA GOMEZ SAYS STAYING OFF THE INTERNET IMPROVED HER MENTAL HEALTH – Selena Gomez says that staying off the internet has improved her mental health.While celebrating the launch of her new platform, Wondermind, during an appearance on Good Moring America Monday (April 4th), the singer said, “I haven’t been on the Internet in 4-and-a-half years. It has changed my life completely. I am happier, I am more present, I connect more with people. I understand how powerful the Internet is, and in so many ways it’s done the best things for the world. But for me, I get to my news that is actually important I get through people in my life.”Though she is the second most followed woman on Instagram, she revealed previously that her assistants post on her behalf.
THE WEEKND IS CONSIDERING A NAME CHANGE –The Weeknd is considering changing his name.He wrote on Twitter Sunday (April 3th) that he is considering “pulling a YE” and legally changing his name from Abel Tesfaye to just ABEL.He explained, “no last name. Like Madonna or Cher or Prince. I don’t know it seems like a lot.”The Weeknd, straight off a Grammy win for best melodic rap performance for his feature on Kanye West’s song “Hurricane,” will debut his latest music video, “Out of Time” on Tuesday (April 5th) at 6a.m. PT.
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ANYE WEST PULLS OUT OF COACHELLA – Kanye West has pulled out of Coachella. According to TMZ, there is no word on exactly why Ye has decided not to perform but sources told Variety the rapper hasn’t rehearsed or prepared for the show. Meanwhile, reports say that The Weeknd may be taking Kanye’s place as headliner.Since Kanye is not performing, Travis Scott also won’t be appearing. As previously reported, Scott was set to headline the show but was pulled after the Astroworld festival tragedy. Kanye West took his place and vowed to bring Scott to the stage to perform with him.Coachella is taking place later this month in Indio, CA.