Paramore & Rico Nasty perform Misery Business at the Kia Forum (Night Two) in Los Angeles, California (2023) via whenyoufantasize

30 Sep '23

Kia Forum

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Love all these AM quotes the Kia forum placed all over (as seen on the second pic)

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Love the effort the Kia forum put into their decor

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Fireside

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I wanna be yours x star treatment

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Not him fixing his hair in Matt’s reflective drum kit during why’d you only call me when you’re high

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Hi. Love your fics!!! Could you do a Charles + Ruby one where Y/N is a singer and they go to one of her concerts or a big performance like her Super Bowl halftime show or something? Thank you!❤️

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y/n is in her harry styles fifteen nights at msg era 🫶🏼 so for this imagine we are doing her final night at msg or the kia forum or whichever arena you’d like

also taylor is going to be the faceclaim this time because why not 🙃 also kelly mention but only because p is the cutest kid 🥲

“We are getting ready for my wife’s concert tonight,” Charles spoke to the camera. He decided that Y/n’s last concert would be a great place to make a vlog. He looked at his phone. “It is four thirty and the kids are not ready. Ruby is watching Bluey.”

“And Bingo! Don’t forget Bingo!” Ruby said as she munched on her fruit snacks while seated on the bed.

“Right, Bingo too. All of the family is coming and so are our friends. Maman and Théo are having a nap, but soon we’ll have to go to the arena to see my wife perform, isn’t that exciting, Ruby?” Charles asked the girl.

“She’s going to sing my favorite song, she told me.”

“What’s your favorite song?” Charles asked.

“All of them, duh!”

“How are you feeling?” The camera was pointed at Y/n, who was getting her makeup done for her show. Charles and the kids had arrived so they spent their time in Y/n’s dressing room until the show began. Y/n’s dressing room changed over the years. First, it was filled with makeup and dresses and lots of food for before and after the show. Now, it had a stroller, toys and diaper bags.

“I am so happy. My family and friends are here. I’m so glad all of the nights have been sold out.” Y/n smiled.

“And do you have any surprises for tonight?”

“I have some. . .”

Ruby was escorted to her seat along with the Leclerc family and their friends. As the show began, the lights changed which caused Ruby to scream as loud as she could. She had been to many of her mother’s shows before, but she always had the same reaction.

Y/n started singing and so did Ruby and Mathéo. They knew all of her songs even the unreleased ones. Towards the middle of the show, a man apart of Y/n’s security team whispered something into Charles’ ear then walked with him to the side stage. Ruby was the only one who noticed as her family and friends danced and sang along.

“So this is the part of the show where I usually have some big surprise. And I do have one, but I just want to take the time to thank all of you for being here, for singing these songs, dancing, making friendship bracelets, dressing up. I love you all and I hope you love this next duet.” Y/n said. She smiled as the crowd erupted into cheers.

She walked further down the stage to her piano. The fans immediately thought she would be the one to play the piano, but they were mistaken since Charles had made his way to the piano with the biggest smile on his face.

As Charles sat on the piano bench, Y/n spoke again to the crowd. “Ladies, gentlemen, friends. I am very happy to introduce you to the man that makes me the happiest woman on earth, my husband, my muse, Mr. Charles Leclerc!” Y/n clapped as the crowd cheered for Charles, who got shy by the love he was receiving. “and also the father of my two kids, just had to add that.” She chuckled.

“Hello.” Charles spoke into the microphone which caused more cheers.

“They love you,” Y/n teased as she looked back to Charles. “So Charles and I talked and we had a hard time trying to pick which song to play together. We didn’t know if we wanted to do a cover or one of my songs and finally we decided why not play a new song.”

As Charles played a bit with the keys, Y/n looked back once again to him just to make sure he was alright. She then nodded at him so they could start.

Moon, a hole of light

Through the big top tent up high

Here before and after me

After the duet, Charles whispered an ‘I love you’ to his wife, which she returned. As the show went on, Y/n would often walk to the section that her family was in and blew them a kiss.

Y/n knew that most drivers on the F1 grid were going to attended, one of them being Sebastian with his wife and kids. She remembered Charles mentioning that it was Sebastian and Hanna’s wedding anniversary so she knew that she just had to sing a love song to them.

“This next song is dedicated to two special people who are celebrating their anniversary today. Seb, Hanna, congratulations and you know I will always love you and your family.” Y/n smiled at the Vettel family who were next to hers.

We could leave the Christmas lights up 'til January

And this is our place, we make the rules

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After the show ended, Y/n couldn’t believe she had just played fifteen nights straight. She loved performing, but what she loved the most was her family and her family needed her more than ever. She was finally coming home to her babies and Charles.

When she got backstage, she immediately started asking for her family. A stage manager had told her they were on their way backstage. When she spotted the kids, she ran up to them and hugged them.

“Maman! You sang my favorite song! And then papa played the piano with you! I waved at you but I don’t know if you saw me. I was with uncle Thur and Théo was with uncle Enzo. We sang so loud, could you hear us?” Ruby asked her mother.

“I did. You both sang so beautifully.” Y/n told her babies. They walked together to her dressing room where the rest of her family and friends were waiting.

“Ma fille! You did amazing as always! And that duet with Charles! You two know how to make a grown woman cry.” Pascale gave a hug to her daughter in law.

“Thank you for being here.” Y/n wiped away a couple of tears.

“You know I’ll always be there for you no matter what.”

After greeting and thanking everyone for coming, she finally got some alone time with Charles. He had surprised her with a giant bouquet of flowers and a cake to celebrate the end of tour. Charles sat on the sofa in her dressing room as Y/n was taking off her makeup in front of the vanity.

“When do you think you’ll be back on tour? I know you just finished.” Charles asked.

“I’m not sure. I don’t want to retire from the music industry. I want to be home with the kids, be able to help them with homework, make cakes for their birthdays, I would give anything just to be able to walk them to school.” Y/n explained. She began to feel emotional so she stood up and paced around the room in her white robe.

“I know, and you’re finally going to be able to do that, Mon amour. The kids are going to have their maman home.”

“I love you, I love you so so much.” Y/n said.

“I love you more.”

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y/nleclerc i will miss all these special moments we made during tour. thank you to everyone who came, everyone who helped. THANK YOU! thank you for singing, dancing, trading friendship bracelets and most of all, thank you for making me feel loved! I’m going to go away for some time so in the mean time, take care of each other and I will see you soon ❤️

love, y/n.

carmenmmundt you are incredible ✨

francisca.cgomes I CRIED DURING CORNELIA STREET

pierregasly can confirm

kellypiquet P and I had the best time! Thank you for inviting us!

susie_wolff amazing as always!

carla.brocker THE music industry 🫶🏼

charles_leclerc i love you forever and always

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charles_leclerc congratulations on everything, mon amour. the kids and i are always proud of you. y/nleclerc

ferraridepressionclub i wish i didn’t know how to read 😭

wolff_toto_ sleeping on the highway tonight

roscoesacutalmom i was there and the way y/n’s eye lit up everytime she saw Charles or their kids 😭

y/nscardigan the speech she gave after the concert 🥲

leclercstype what did she say? the livestream i was watching was lagging 😭

y/nscardigan basically she thanked the fans and she also thanked her family for being so supportive and then she apologized to her kids for being away for so long but she said ‘now maman is coming home’ 😭 which made me cry even more

y/nleclerc I’m not even mad you picked these. Come back to bed, the kids and I miss you.

charles_leclerc on my way 😘

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The Box.

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in which, your husband is ready to go on stage for fifteen out of fifteen nights at the kia forum, and the crew team come up with a way for him to get to the stage unnoticed, but his three year old daughter wants to get involved as-well.

Tonight was one of the shows that your husband had to postpone due to the flu. It was his fifteenth out of fifteen shows at the Kia Forum and this time, he was determined to fulfil all of his fans' dreams of seeing him.

Whether it was the first, second, third or tenth time. He always wanted to make them happy.

You stand backstage in the bustling atmosphere of the Los Angeles venue, excitement coursing through your veins as you hold your three-year-old daughter, Amelia, in your arms.

The tour crew rushes around, ensuring everything is in place for the show. Your husband stands nearby in his eccentric yet stunning outfit - silver trousers, a pink open jacket adorned with silver tassels on the shoulder pads, and a pair of pink Adidas Gazelles on his feet. He looks every bit the rockstar he is, and you can't help but smile proudly.

"Mommy, is Daddy going to sing for the people?" Amelia asks, her big curious eyes fixed on her father.

"Yes, sweetheart," you reply with a soft grin, nuzzling your cheek into her brunette curls. "Daddy is about to go on stage and sing his songs for all the fans."

"Wow!" Amelia gasps in awe.

Her gasp of awe alerted her father, who instantly made his way over to the two of you, he wrapped his arms around your waist, and hugged the two of you close to him, the feeling of his rings cool against your skin.

"Hey, m’loves," Harry greets, planting a gentle kiss on Amelia's forehead. "Are y’excited t’see Daddy perform?"

Amelia nods enthusiastically, hugging her small arms around his neck. "I love you, Daddy!"

"I love you too, princess," Harry nods, his eyes full of adoration as he holds his little girl close.

Your cute family moment is soon interrupted by the backstage door opening up and seeing the familiar bald head of the backstage crew manager, Steve.

He enters the room, looking a bit flustered. "Harry, it's almost time. You need to make your way towards the stage."

You and Amelia follow Harry and the tour crew to where the entrance to the stage is. The area is buzzing with excitement, and you can hear the cheers of the fans beyond the backstage barriers. Harry glances back at you, his eyes slightly apprehensive about the upcoming task of walking outside in the midst of the eager crowd.

Steve, the crew member, approaches with a couple of other guys and a sly grin on his face. "Don't worry, Harry. We've got a plan to get you through the fans incognito."

Harry raises an eyebrow, intrigued. "Oh, really? What's the plan?"

"We're going to wheel you in this," Steve tells him , pointing to a large black box labelled 'Soft Goods.' "It's going to be like transporting a precious piece of equipment."

Amelia's eyes widen with curiosity as she looks at the box. "Daddy, are you going to hide in there?"

Harry chuckles and kneels down to her level. "Yes, princess. Daddy's going t’hide in here so that he can sneak past the fans without them noticing."

Amelia giggles, finding the idea amusing. "That's silly, Daddy!"

"It might be silly, but it'll work," you chime in, giving your husband of five years an encouraging smile. "It's a creative way to keep a low profile and ensure you get to the stage safely."

Harry glances at the box and then back at you. "I don't know, it seems a bit risky."

Steve interjects, "Trust me, Harry, it'll be fine. We've done this before, and it's worked like a charm. Besides, it's all part of the fun and excitement."

Harry looks at Amelia, who gives him an excited nod, and he finally relents. "Alright, let's do it."

As the crew prepares to put Harry inside the box, Amelia suddenly squirms in your arms, her little face contorting with determination. "Mommy, put me down! I wanna go with Daddy!"

You lower her down gently, and she runs straight over to her father, her tiny arms reaching out for the box. "Daddy, I wanna go in with you!"

Harry looks down at her, his eyes full of love and understanding. "Oh, sweetheart, I know y’want to be with me, but it's not safe f’y’t’be in there. Y’have t’stay with mommy and watch from outside, okay?"

Amelia's bottom lip quivers, and tears start streaming down her cheeks. "But Daddy, I don't want you to be scared by yourself!"

Harry crouches down to her level, trying to comfort her. "I won't be scared, love. I promise I'll be fine. It's just a little adventure I have t’take t’get t’the stage."

"I don't care! I wanna be with you!" Amelia sobs, her little heart breaking at the thought of being separated from her father.

You step closer, placing a hand on Amelia's back. "Sweetie, it's important for Daddy to do this on his own. But he's going to be back before you know it, and then we can all be together again."

Amelia turns to look at you, her tearful eyes pleading. "Mommy, can't I just go in for a little while?"

"I'm sorry, love, but it's not safe," you reply gently, trying to soothe her.

Harry gives you a reassuring nod before addressing his little mini-me. "Y’know what, princess? Next time I have t’go in the box, y’can come with me, okay? We'll have a secret adventure together."

Amelia's tears begin to subside, and she looks at Harry with hope in her eyes. "Really, Daddy?"

"Really," Harry affirms with a smile, wiping away her tears. "But f’now, y’have t’stay with mommy, alright? She'll take good care of you."

Amelia reluctantly nods, but her little arms are still reaching out for her father. "Okay, Daddy. But hurry back!"

"I will, I promise," Harry assures her, giving her one last hug.

He looks over Amelia's shoulder to where you're standing and gestures for you to come forward. You step closer, and he leans in, giving you a peck on the lips. "I love you," he whispers.

"I love you too," you reply, feeling the warmth of his love even in this brief moment.

You pick Amelia up, but she still tries to reach out for her father. "I don't want you to go, Daddy!"

"I have to, princess," Harry says softly. "But I'll be back soon, and we'll have the best time together."

As Harry crawls inside the box, the crew members gently close the lid, and you can hear Amelia's cries getting louder. Harry's muffled voice calls out from inside, "I love you, Amelia! Be good for mommy!"

Amelia's tears continue to flow as she clings tightly to you, watching the box with a mix of worry and anticipation. "I want Daddy to come back!"

"He will, sweetheart," you reassure her, holding her close. "He'll be back before you know it, and he'll be so happy to see you again."

With the plan in place, the crew members start wheeling the box towards the stage entrance, and you and Amelia follow closely behind. As you step outside, the cheers and excitement from the fans grow even louder.

Amelia tugs at your hand, looking up at you with wide eyes. "Mommy, where's Daddy?"

"He's right in there, sweetheart," you say, pointing to the box. "He's having a little adventure, and we'll see him on the stage very soon."

The crew members skillfully navigate through the crowd, Some fans do glance at the box with curiosity, but the clever disguise seems to work like magic, and nobody questions it further.

"Look, Mommy! It's the stage!" Amelia exclaims, pointing ahead.

You smile as you approach the stage entrance, where Harry will soon emerge. The crew members position the box strategically, right next to the stage lift that your husband and baby daddy will soon be stood on, ready to be elevated onto the stage, and you can feel the anticipation building in the air.

A few moments later, the box is opened,and from where your stood slightly down the hallway, Amelia’s head rested on your shoulder, and stood out of the way so you don’t get in the way of everything that’s going on, the two of you watch as Harry pops out, laughing as he dusts himself off.

"That was quite the ride!"

The crew members congratulate him on a successful journey, and Harry gives them a playful salute. "Thanks, guys. That was surprisingly fun."

Amelia squirms in your arms for the second time in the last ten minutes and instantly rushes towards him, hugging his legs tightly. "Daddy, you made it!"

"I sure did, princess," Harry grins, lifting her into his arms as well as he can given the limited space, pressing a kiss to her curls before lowering her back down.

He walks Amelia back over to you and presses one last kiss to your lips before making his way over to the stage lift, As the crowd roars in anticipation, your husband takes a deep breath, ready to step onto the stage and deliver another unforgettable performance. You stand behind him, holding Amelia's hand, and together, you watch him shine as he brings joy to the thousands of fans cheering his name.

figured it was about time i write a dadrry blurb. look out for a short fic to accompany this as well! face claim is summer rachel warren 🤍

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harrystan OMG WHAT WHAT QHAT

harryflorals WE WERE NOT EXPECTING THIS!!!

harryfan1 A LITTLE BABY HARRIET

hsdaily CONGRATULATIONS

harris_reed divine mother ⭐️

yourbff the hardest secret to keep.. so happy for you

gigihadid congrats MAMA!!

kyliejenner playdates soon ❤️‍🔥

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harrystyles Baby Styles. Coming to a belly near you.

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harrystan HE’S SO GOOFY

harrygirl casually breaks the internet w/ a baby announcement at 9am on a monday

harryfan1 this is the most harry way to announce a pregnancy ever

harryfan2 in a few months there’s going to be a tiny little harry running around and i’m not ready for it

niallhoran So overjoyed for you, congrats man.

jefezoff 👶🏻

liampayne My brother!! All the love to you

kaiagerber Oh yes

zendaya Couple of the year becomes family of the year

taylorswift What a beautiful mama. So happy for your family ❤️

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enews Harry Styles was papped this morning rushing off to the airport in between two sold out nights at the Kia Forum. A source close to the star said his girlfriend, Y/N L/N went into labor late last night, and we can only assume he’s jetting off to support her through her birth. Do we think they’re having a boy or girl?

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harrystan IT’S HAPPENING OMFG IT’S HAPPENINGGGGGGGG

harryfan1 SHE HASN’T POSTED ON STORIES IN 24 HOURS IT’S DEFINITELY HAPPENING

harryfan2 he’s going to be a dad so soon omg i’m so sick with excitement

harry4ever can you imagine him with a little baby girl 🥺

harryfan5 ok but a boy would be so cute too like what if he’s literally just the tiny version of harr😢😢😢😢

harryfan6 nooooo i hope my show doesn’t get postponed

harrygirl The fact that y’all are worrying about shows when he’s going to the birth of his literal CHILD is concerning. Read the room

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yourinstagram baby beau styles is here and he is everything we could have possibly ever dreamed of & so much more.

a little backstory behind the second picture: last week, exactly 7 days before my due date, harry scheduled a 2-day break from his tour. i thought nothing of it, figured he was just taking some well-deserved time off—we all know how hard he works. it turns out, he did just about everything but rest. he spent nearly all of those forty-eight hours in the studio, recording lullabies for our yet-to-be-born son. he took his golden voice and pressed it into vinyl form, so our baby can fall asleep every night knowing he is so loved and safe with us.

so incredibly thankful for my body for nurturing sweet beau until he was ready to join us earthside. i keep counting his little fingers and toes and thinking he is the greatest gift life could have ever given me. half of me + half of h. one perfect tiny human.

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annetwist ❤️

gemmastyles Time for me to get into the Aunt Gem uniform.

harrystyles The greatest gift. Couldn’t be more in love.

yourbff stop it!!!!!!!! need to know what’s on the record now!!!!!

yourinstagram he recorded beautiful boy, sweet creature, and songbird. how did i get so lucky.

harrystan I ACTUALLY NEED TO BE SEDATED THIS IS THE SWEETEST CAPTION I HAVE EVER READ

harryfan1 IT’S A BOYYYYY!!! BABY BEAU🥺🥺🥺🥺

harryfan2 congrats y/n you’re gonna make the greatest mama

harryfan3 y/n don’t be shy let us make bootleg copies of the vinyl

yourinstagram thank u all for all the love🤍🤍🤍 my heart feels so full.

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goodevening ghesties

i luckily tested negative for covid this morning meaning i was FINALLY free from quarantine isolation just in time to go to the ghost concert!! this is my 5th ritual in as many years and it may have been the best (though, you never forget your first 😉). here’s my ghost kia forum night 1 concert breakdown of best moments, in no particular order!

cumulus and aurora ghoulettes twirling each other, blowing kisses to each other, stroking each other’s cheeks. this one was for the dykes <3

popia, drawing out the ending to mary on a cross: “are you guys still saying cross?? I want you to say MARIJUANA!!!!!”

ABSOLUTION F U C K E D LIVE!!!!

Respite ALSO fucked like the BASS IN THE BEGINNING?? I FELT IT IN MY CHEST IN MY LUNGS, I THINK IT MADE MY HEART BEAT DIFFERENTLY. SOUL RESET. I almost cried when copia left the stage thinking about how this is probably my last time seeing him (I completely forgot the encore existed I was too swept up in It All ™ you know?)

Dancing Skeletons. They better release the film because I want to study it to learn their dance.

they had two stages set up, the normal one up front and a mini set up in the back with a grand piano and several chairs. more on that in a sec.

Seestor gave papa a boxing robe and gloves for “fighting” his way back from the small stage to the main stage. the crowd started barking at him to hype him up like he was actually about to enter a boxing ring lmaoo

when he got to the back stage papa said it was so nice to see the people in the back “in the stevie wonder seats” lmaoooo

then he said he wanted to bite us???? and had us all snarl at him like we were biting dogs. deranged behavior. love him.

okay no my true fav moment was the orchestral arrangement of if you have ghosts. it put me in such a throwback to the first ghost ritual I attended in london when he took time to introduce each band member just as ghoul. 5 years later and on another continent, it is an even more beautiful arrangement of the song. The band members were 2 cellists and a grand piano player—I couldn’t tell if the woman to the far right was playing a theremin or vocalizing—if anyone knows can you tell me?

the skeletons picked papa up at the stage right mini stage and had him like crowd surf on top of them all the way back to center stage it was AWESOME?? I hope they got a cool overhead shot of it for the recording.

they definitely knew we were all anxious he was dying tonight and there were many moments where papa faked us out that he was dying. after the first or second song he made a comment like “ah we are quickly approaching the end of this era” and later when he told us to “not be sad it’s almost over, you’ve had a good fucking time and then it must end” I couldn’t help but think he was talking about more than just the concert

on a related note, when the skeletons first came out in twenties they circled papa and I think it was a deliberate fake out/homage to when he ascended in mexico city last year when the nuns circled him.

met many delightful ppl giving away handmade bracelets, stickers, and trinkets, as well as someone who had scooped up a bunch of mummy dust bucks from the confetti gun and was passing them out by the exit 🥰💜 u people made my day

anyway here’s that haul:

this has been the update from new plushia at the forum, goodnight folks!

Every Copia Antichrist Theory Detail (That I Know Of)- Part Two

Continuing from my previous post:

7. Live shows. There's a lot of weird stuff going on in the live rituals. For starters, the Ghouls are acting weird. Swiss/Multi has been literally going feral, grabbing his head, falling to the ground, clawing at his mask, looking like a choking cat (and some people believe that Swiss was the one who killed/injected the Emeritus brothers in Chapter 3). Is he going to go full feral and attack/kill Copia at the Kia Forum, or is something happening that he knows about that's driving him crazy? Sodo/Dewdrop is normally a very energetic, active, aggressive, and bouncy Ghoul, but during Respite on the Spitalfields (whose lyrics I'll go over later), he plays the guitar solo after the first chorus standing still in one place with his head down, which is very unlike him. Does he know the meaning/nature behind the song, and if he does, is he sad because he knows Copia is going to die, or is he sad because he knows Copia is going to become the Antichrist and 'evil'? Furthermore, the songs they play live are also interesting. During the Imperatour- which everyone was convinced Copia was going to die at the end of- they played 'Prime Mover' which is about the anti-Virgin Mary carrying the Antichrist in her womb. In Re-Imperatour, they replaced this song with Respite on the Spitalfields, which includes the lyrics 'We will break away together, I'll be the shadow, you'll be the light. Nothing ever lasts forever, we will go softly into the night'. Does this song reference/predict the death of Copia, or his death to resurrect as the Antichrist. They played two other songs from Opus Eponymous- which is, again, about the birth of the Antichrist- Ritual, which is about sacrifices to Satan, and Con Clavi Con Dio which is about the Clergy's goal (to spread the news and love for Satan) which references the Antichrist a couple times ('O you rebel chief destroyer of the earth' and 'Sathanas, we are one, out of three, trinity' which is a reference to the Unholy Trinity I talked about above and the Antichrist). The only song off Infestissumam they play is Year Zero, which is all about the rise of the Antichrist and how he will destroy the earth. They also play Jesus He Knows Me, which again could be about the False Prophet, another member of the Unholy Trinity.

8. Tobias. A couple things Tobias has said and done kind of puts things into place. First, Tobias/Ghost are well-known for doing the opposite of what everyone expects and surprising their fans (such as dragging Terzo off stage, Papa Nihil getting a heart attack and dying, killing the first three Papas, all the things that happen in the chapters, etc), so with not just everyone assuming that Copia is going to die but all the very obvious 'hints' that Tobias has been dropping such as the glass coffin in Chapter 16: Tax Season that Saltarian is wheeling around while Sister Imperator tells Copia on the phone about the Kia Forum ritual, Copia stares at the rolling coffin, and Saltarian smiles sinisterly then Sister tells Copia that it's a brand new coffin. The Darkness at the Heart of my Love 'When the summer dies, severing the ties' lyric. Copia waving at his ear during Cirrus's solo in Mummy Dust like he's batting away ghosts or whispers. Copia screaming 'No' after the line 'Never to return' in Rats, Saltarian telling Copia he 'knows when his time is up' in Chapter 14: Road Trip, etc etc. I feel like it's honestly too obvious that Copia is going to 'die'. That Tobias is building this up just for the fans to expect one thing only to do something completely different and shock them. Secondly, Tobias in an interview (I'll have to find which one, if you know please let me know), Tobias said that we're going to get a Papa in a way 'none of us expect'. So that could possibly mean an 'evil' Papa or an Antichrist Papa. Or it could mean the next Papa is going to be Tobias playing as Sister Imperator dressed in drag. Only Satan knows (cred to whoever made that joke btw it's hilarious).

9. Merch. Some of the official merch has honestly dug this theory deeper, such as the one depicting Copia on a white horse to represent Death and quite literally the Antichrist. But other than that one, two other merch pieces really stick out to me: the first being the 'Split Faces Raglan' that shows Copia with a half skeleton face with a glowing white eye and the right side of his face with a red eye. Why red and not green like his usual eye color? Could just be an artistic choice, but weird nonetheless. And the more important, telling merch: the Pietra pieces. These depict a skeletal Sister Imperator in a red cloak carrying a dead Copia with bat wings and devil horns which mimics the statue of Mary holding Jesus, 'Pieta' by Michelangelo (it even has the same name, so it's obviously based off of it). But since this is Ghost and Ghost is the 'opposite' or 'parody' of the Christian Church, the opposite of Mary and Jesus would be the anti Virgin-Mary and the Antichrist. Seems like a rather odd design choice considering all the other facts piled up. The Antichrist has the power to raise himself from the dead, but if Sister Imperator is trying to help Copia become the Antichrist for whatever reason, the Pietra pieces definitely depict that.

10. Escape the Ministry. The game seemed like just a fun, silly way to promote and celebrate Phantomime, but when you play it is says so much more (after all, everything Ghost does that seems 'silly' is usually foreshadowing to something much bigger and more serious). Spoiler if you haven't played the game yet: for starters, there are four Papa statues in the main hall, one for each deceased Papa. In the middle, there's an empty pedestal with the note saying it was to be filled soon. Is it for Copia (again going back to the 7th point about making it too obvious just to turn around and do something else) or is it for Cardinal Copia, or who he is before he turns into the Antichrist (considering the Antichrist needs to die before being rebirthed as the Antichrist)? Furthermore, the final code to the game is 'Evil remains all around', which is a mix of one word from four of the five covers off Phantomime. Obviously it was from Phantomime, as that's the record they're promoting in the first place, but those specific words and that specific phrase is suspicious considering the Antichrist is the embodiment of 'evil' and the rival of Jesus, and the first cover off Phantomime is literally about Jesus. There's one more thing about this game that struck me as very very odd that I'll go over in this next and final point.

11. Copia will not die. The main thing going around is that Papa IV is going to die and will be replaced, but there's actually a ton of facts that point to him not dying at all. The first thing to note which is very important is the fact that none of the former Papas actually died when the next Emeritus became Papa. Primo resigned/retired and both Secundo and Terzo got booted/fired for not sticking to the main goals and values of the Ghost Project and the Clergy, which was to overthrow governments and churches and to preach the name of Satan. Sister Imperator was the one who ordered their deaths after Copia had become the frontman because she didn't think they were doing a good enough job. Now with Nihil dead, she doesn't have to hear him constantly nag about how Copia isn't good enough. So 1. I doubt his own mother would order for his execution especially after the lyric in Witch Image mentioned before and how she avoids calling him Papa due to the past Papa's fates and 2. If the Antichrist theory is wrong, Copia doesn't even have to 'die' at all for the next Papa to take place, the same way Primo, Secundo, and Terzo didn't die for the next to take place. Second, in Escape the Ministry, there's a note about Copia's performance that goes like this: "Subject: Papa IV. Physical Appearance: 10. Fitness: 8. Musical Talent: Unmeasurable. Charisma: 8.5 Sticking to the Message: 9. Current Progress: Satisfactory". If his progress is satisfactory, why would they want to get rid of him? Also, they note that his 'Sticking to the Message' is a 9 out of 10. So he's doing his job as Papa and sticking to the goal of the Ghost Project, which Terzo and Secundo got fired for not doing and the three brothers got killed for not accomplishing. So the only canonical reason so far a Papa would be fired or killed is if they're not doing their appointed job well enough, which the Clergy is saying Copia is doing, even when he's dressing differently than a traditional Papa. So there is no reason for the Clergy to kill Papa IV. The only other reason I can think of that they'd want to kill him is if he's trying to become the Antichrist. Copia is a very naive, gullible, and exploitable person that the Ministry can easily manipulate and control, but if Copia becomes the Antichrist, he becomes extremely powerful, to the point of being able to rival Jesus himself. The Clergy wouldn't be able to control or stop him. That might be one reason they'd want to kill him (if they want to kill him at all). Another thing people point out is the glass coffin in Chapter 16: Tax Season that Saltarian is rolling around and Sister says is brand new. But it wasn't for Copia, it was for Nihil! In the very next chapter Nap Time you see Nihil in a brand new glass coffin. So: The Clergy has no reason to kill him besides if he wants to be the Antichrist, Sister Imperator is now the lone 'ruler' of the Clergy with Nihil dead and there's a slim chance she'd order the execution of her own son for no reason, even if Copia is being replaced, there's no rule that states he needs to die for someone else to become Papa, and Tobias waving the theory that Copia will die into fan's faces and heavily leaning into it so much makes it seem like it's actually less likely to happen.

And there we go, that's all the details, facts, and such that I've complied so far as to why I don't really think Copia is going to die, but rather die and come back as the Antichrist (the 666 tattoo on his chest, on his robe, and in his music video is what's keeping me so hooked on this theory cause it's just too specific and there). Is this all an intellectual, arguable theory, or just a crazed denial stage of Copia dying? Only Satan knows.

-A Nameless Ghoul

Credit to @billiesghost.snc on TikTok for most of these facts and theories, they're incredible!

part ii: pre-show playlist || calum hood

word count: 3.1k +

warnings: swearing, fluff —> angst —> fluff (rollercoaster!!!!), calum x she/her reader

a/n: this like… might’ve been my favourite thing i’ve written so far. hope u love it just as much as i do <3

read part one here!

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A couple months, thirty-shows and a hell of a tour later, here it is: your last show of your world tour. You always knew you'd want to end it in the heart of Los Angeles, wanting to soak in the love in warmth radiating from each fan in your hometown. However, when The Kia Forum is the last venue you rock out at, expecting seventeen thousand people rocking out with you, the nerves start to hit you like a fucking truck.

As for your ex-boyfriend’s band’s song on your playlist… you didn’t take it off. In fact, you had added another one — More — just to fuck with your fans. You knew exactly at which moment whichever song started playing, because you would hear the screams of the crowd a thousand times louder while you were preparing yourself in your dressing room. And after each tweet you sent our after your show, the replies would be flooded with “omg she added more” “she’s playing with us i swear” “start playing the whole youngblood album at this point”. You and Calum stayed in touch for most of your tour. Small phone calls every couple of shows, with short and sweet conversations. You two still had some tension, which was inevitable, but talking to Calum was easy. It always was. He had called you the night before, telling you that you’d see him after the show and that he was looking forward to it. He had fibbed, just a little bit though. What he didn’t tell you was that the thought of you being in his presence drove him wild, and that these past months have been killing him because your Los Angeles show could not have come any slower.

A week ago, you were feeling completely fine. No doubtful thoughts, no butterflies in your stomach, nothing. Three days beforehand, the thoughts started getting to your head. Should I change the setlist? What if there's a technical issue and the fans can't hear me? What if there's a weather issue and I can't continue the show?

And now here we are, fifteen minutes before the show begins, breathing in and out into a paper bag as you contemplate what outfit to wear.

"Hey Y/N, did you - are you okay?!" One of your crew members, Angel walks up to you, grabbing the paper bag from your hands and grabbing your shoulders.

Angel was your favourite crew member on this tour. You two grew such a big friendship, having done so after you poured your heart out to her the day after you had had that phone call with Calum. The rest was history.

Angel knew Calum was expected to come see you on the last show of tour, so when she told him to "wait a second, I'll check if she's in there" and walk into your dressing room, she didn't expect to see you losing your absolute shit. And there Calum was behind the door, wondering what was taking Angel so long to scope out the room.

"Ange, I can't fucking do this," You breathe out as she sits you two on the couch. "I'm not ready to do this. This venue is too fucking big. I can't perform in front of all these people. What if I suck? What if I -"

"Y/N, none of that! You have killed it the entirety of this tour! You deserve to be here. You deserve to sell out this venue and you deserve to perform your heart out in front of these fans that love you more than anything," She cuts you off, rubbing your back as tears start to form in your eyes. "And besides, you can't let down the one person who's hear to see you."

As if it were on que, the dressing room door opens, revealing the one and only. “Sorry, didn’t mean to interrupt. Was just taking a while and I wanted to check if everything was okay.”

Your heart momentarily stopped at the sight of the boy, doe-eyed and small smiled. Angel notices the trance you're in, and takes a moment to step outside to allow some privacy between you guys.

"Cal, I.. I thought you weren't gonna be here til' later."

"And miss the start of your last show of the tour? No fuckin' way," Calum responds, walking over to you and engulfing you in the most needed hug ever. "Hi, Y/N. Good to see you again." He tells you.

You cherish the warm embrace so dearly, wanting nothing more than having him closer to you, his touch acting as a stress reliever. And he doesn't fail to notice your tense body loosen up in his arms as you hold him tighter. "Hi, Calum."

"Why aren't you dressed yet? You're supposed to go on stage soon?" He asks, pulling away and taking notice of your outfit, which was currently a pair of sweatpants and a hoodie. He then realizes your tear stained eyes, concern starting to be present all over his face. "Y/N, love, are you okay?"

You suddenly feel slightly embarrassed, and you don't know why. He's seen you at your best, worst, and everything in between – so why do you feel so small right now? Maybe it's the fact that Calum is so good at what he does, and he probably wouldn't feel this way at all about performing.

"Just.. doubting myself. So many damn people and I don't know if I can take it. Fuck, I need to find an outfit," You respond, rushing over to your closet, trying to choose your oufit for tonight's show. Calum follows you, taking your hands and putting them in his.

"Y/N, look at me," He breathes out, trying to make eye contact with you. You, being your stubborn self, refuse to look up at him right away, so he takes matters into his own hands and lifts your chin up with his pointer finger. Your glass stained eyes break his heart into a million different pieces, and he's left wondering how somebody as talented and wonderful as you could be feeling the immense amount of pain you're in.

"You are a fuckin' phenomenal performer, and I've known that about you since the first day I met you. You were born for any damn stage, especially this one. There's seventeen thousand people waiting for you out there, half of them probably waiting since the night before just so they can be close to you. You deserve this. You are meant for this shit, and nobody can body that damn stage as good as you. So what you're gonna do, is get up on there, perform that fire setlist, and you're gonna make those fans of yours proud. You're gonna make me proud, okay Y/N? You hear me?"

As his tattooed hand caresses yours, and you look up at those big, brown eyes that you had always been in love wiith, you remember every single thing you had grown to admire about him. His way with words, and how they comfort you with his softspoken tone. The way he has always been able to keep you in check, even now. The way he never fails to make your heart skip a beat, as if the both of you were 18, meeting each other for the first time, never expecting the extraordinary love that the two of you would experience hand in hand.

"Calum, I.." You trail off, being unable to finish your sentence before a crew member bangs on your door, letitng you know you have five minutes before you head onstage. "Fuck," You whisper under your breath, well aware you don't have enough time to say the words that you need to to Calum. So what do you do?

You take his face with your hands, and press your lips to his, in the most passionate way you could. A kiss that could make his knees weak. A kiss that the two of you have been longing, for too fucking long. A kiss that makes up for all the other ones you hadn't been able to share.

You pull away, the two of you extremely breathless, with his face still in your hands and his hands wrapped around your waist, "We'll talk after," You manage to breathe out, with him simply nodding in return. "I have about two minutes to find a fucking outfit, and you were always better at doing this for me. So, can you please help me out here?" You desperately ask, both of your attention now turned towards your closet. "Don't mind if I do, love." And with that, Calum pieces together what could be your most favourite outfit of your tour. Another thing that you had fallen in love with about him – his sense of style.

As you quickly change from your sweatsuit into the outfit, you walk up to him and give him one more kiss, smiling through it as he holds you closer towards him. "I'll make you proud, Cal."

An ear to ear grin appears on his face, as you open the dressing room door to face your anticipated crowd. "Go rock out with your socks out, baby." You laugh at his reference towards his first tour, another fucking thing about him that you fell in love with: his absolute nerdiness. "Will do."

–

Calum had been watching from the side of the stage as you performed your heart out for your last show. You made sure to turn your head to the left a few more times than usual, either giving a wink or small smile towards him, just as a small token of appreciation. As you perform your encore and the final show begins to come to a close, you yell out into the mic, "Thank you Los Angeles, and thank you all for this tour! I love you, and I hope to see you all again soon!" You blow countless kisses to the crowd in front of you, before running off the side of the stage and watching the stage lights dim.

There Calum was, with the biggest smile on his face as he was ready to congratulate you with open arms. And you gladly ran into them, with happy tears forming in your eyes. "You did so good," He exclaims, pulling slightly away from you so that you two could make eye contact.

"Thank you, Cal," You respond, sniffling as he wipes your very few tears away. He doesn't need to ask why you're crying in such a proud moment like this ; he knows it's the adrenaline rush, as he's experienced it one too many times before.

"We did it Y/N, congrats!" All your crew members and tour staff rush up to you and Calum, engulfing you in the biggest group hug ever. Calum takes a step back to admire the moment, as he watches everyone celebrate and exclaim for the love of his life.

"Welcome back, buddy," A deep voice appears from beside him. Your tour manager, Nick, pats Calum on the back as the two of them watch the happiness unfold from each person in front of them. Nick was there to watch yours and Calum's little love life during your first tour, and Nick had grown to take a liking for Calum. And when he found out that Calum wouldn't be joining you guys for the next one, he couldn't help but be disappointed.

"Good to see ya again, mate," Calum gives Nick a quick hug, as the little tour member group and you pull away, you quickly excuse yourself to freshen up and change, giving Nick and Calum a few moments to catch up. "So, what brings you here again?"

"Gave her a call when tour started, and I promised her I'd be at her last show." Calum simply tells Nick, earning a smirk and a wink from him. "She's missed you, yknow. Sometimes I overheard her talking to Ange about how things were different without you with us."

"Oh my God, tell me about it!" Calum and Nick hear a small, higher pitched voice from behind them, coming face to face with Angel herself. "That was all I heard from her. She was so excited to see you today, I don't know if she was freaking out extra over her last LA show, or if you were here!"

Calum can't control the warmth and redness that form on his cheeks as Nick and Angel chuckle at his reaction. "She loves you, man. Never stopped. You guys planning on doing something together once she's done here?" Nick asks. "Yeah, not too sure what yet, but we'll figure it out." Calum responds, earning another pat on the back from Nick. "I think you know what to do, bro. Good luck." And Calum knows exactly what your tour manager is referring to.

"Good luck on what?" You cluelessly ask, walking over to the group of three and latching your arm onto Calum's without thought. "Oh nothing," Nick smirks. "Congrats on your tour, Y/N. We'll celebrate later, alright?" He tells you, pulling you into a quick hug. "Sounds good, thank you for everything." You respond, and with that, Nick and Angel make their seperate ways and so do you and Calum, exiting the venue.

The cool California breeze hits your bodies as you walk towards Calum's car. He lets go of your arm momentarily, engulfing you in another bear hug before opening the passenger seat of his car for you. "What was that for?" You giddily ask him, before hopping into his car.

"Nothing, just wanted to appreciate you."

As he gets into the drivers side and starts the car, you carelessly ask him "Where are we going?" To which he responds, "Oh, I don't know, where we used to always go?"

The Hollywood Sign.

You smile at his gesture, as he grabs your left hand with his right, windows down with music blaring through the speakers, and you two make your journey to your favourite spot together.

It's a beautiful situation, and you couldn't get enough of it. The cool, Californian air, the bright stars in the sky, as you drive around with the boy who still kept your heart safe after all these months. It's perfect in your eyes. Finishing off a world tour, now spending time with Calum. Your Calum.

But fantasies don't last forever. As the two of you hike up to the (legal) view of the sign, you come to the realization that this is only one night out of a handful that you and Calum can spend together. You remember the whole reason why you aren't together anymore – you remember that you guys aren't together, at all.

You love him. You love him so much that you wouldn't hesitate to do a damn thing for him without any regret. But you can't go through the pain of losing him again. You can't risk it, not again.

Calum notices your change in mood the minute you two take a seat on the all too familiar bench. "Hey, hey, what's wrong?" He asks, grabbing your hand and resting it in his lap. Your eyes become glossy while you turn to face him. Worry and concern is laid out all over his face, and he wonders what has happened within the couple of hours between you guys for you to change your emotions so quickly. You don't respond to him right away, which causes him to ask you, "Did I do something wrong?"

"Cal, you haven't done anything wrong." You mumble, wiping a tear away with your free hand. "If anything, you've done everything right." "Then why are you crying?" He desperately responds, begging for an answer and trying to find one in your eyes.

"Because, I love you. Because I still love you and because I'd still put you above anything on this fucking planet. But we can't forget why we're not who we were anymore. When this night ends, we have to go back to our lives. I know on our phone call we said we'll figure it out and that we have time but what happens after that? I... I can't fucking lose you again, Cal. I can't handle it. Losing you once was bad enough."

"Baby, look at me." He tells you, taking your face in his hands and forcing the eye contact.

He understands what you're feeling. He understands the risks of even possibly trying again – both your careers and lives hasn't changed very much. This is just, one of the once in a blue moon situations where the two of you have the large amount of free time on your hands, at the same time. He knows this second honeymoon phase won't last forever, and he knows the risks you two would be taking together.

But he loves you. He loves everything about you. He can't imagine a life without you, and even with the time apart you two took, the thought of a future without you drove him insane. Just like how you're scared, he is too. But he's willing to take the risk if it means he gets to be the one to call you his for the rest of his life.

"Do you remember the phone call we had?" He asks you, you nodding in response. "You said that you didn't want the time and circumstances to fuck us over this time around. I don't want it to, either. I know it's scary, giving us another shot. I told you that you were the last thing that I was ever gonna let go of again. That hasn't changed. I love you, I fucking love you. I don't give a fuck about the obstacles, and I'm willing to hop over every single one if it means I get to stay with you. We know what went wrong this first time around, and this gives us the perfect opportunity to change things and make things right." He pours his heart out to you, grabbing your hands and intertwining them. "We can do this on your terms. We can go as slow as you want, but fuck Y/N, I can't let this night end without you."

And there it was. HIs way with words. His gentle tone that gets his point across, that you had always been in love with. And all nerves aside, you trusted him. He was right – you know Cal, and he knows you. You two have all the power to fix your mistakes and do it right this time. And you're not one to take risks. But for Calum, anything for him.

"Cal..." You begin, looking up at the brown eyes that had you entranced from the moment you met him. You didn't notice him get emotional as well while he poured his heart out to you, only now realizing tears were falling down his face. "Please Y/N, you're the best thing that's ever been mine," He whispers, his voice cracking. Your heart shatters at the sight of the boy in front of you, as his body trembles just in the slightest. "The fantasy doesn't need to end tonight."

"I love you. I love you and I'm so fucking terrified. But, you're worth it, Cal. Anything is worth it if it means I get to hold you in the end," You start, squeezing his hand softly. "It's going to be hard, but... but I'm willing to take that chance with you. I promise to do everything I couldn't do before, and I promise to do it a thousand times better. I, just need you to do the same thing for me, love."

"I promise, baby. I'm not letting you down, not this time around. I'm not letting you go. Not now, not ever. You're mine, and I'm all yours, Y/N." He responds.

And as the two of you hold each other tight, telling you two that you love each other and sharing even more passionate kisses than the one in your dressing room a few hours before, you realize:

Maybe adding his song onto your playlist was the best thing you'd have ever done.

@/ghvstofyou: y’all i swear i saw calum at y/n’s show today

Madonna brought the party to her Celebration Tour with another surprise guest.

On Thursday night, the "Hung Up" singer, 65, invited fellow pop queen Kylie Minogue to the stage during her Los Angeles show at the Kia Forum, where they teamed up for the first time ever to perform two songs together.

"On the subject of survival, I would like to introduce a very special guest who's going to come up here and sing with me. Her name is Kylie Minogue," Madonna told the crowd, who unanimously cheered as the "Padam Padam" artist, 55, appeared onstage to hug the show's headliner in fan-captured footage. "Now this is what we call a survivor, OK?"

Paramore perform at the Kia Forum (Night Two) in Los Angeles, California (2023) by Timothy Norris for Kia Forum Photos

loving Kendall’s reps denying the Hendall nonsense rumors the tabloid ran with via E!News hahahaha thank you very much :)

Love to see it

Are Harry Styles and Kendall Jenner doing some late night talking?

Over the Thanksgiving holiday, a report surfaced claiming the former One Direction singer was pouring his heart out to his ex after his split from Olivia Wilde. 

While The Kardashians star recently experienced her own breakup with NBA player Devin Booker, a source told E! News exclusively that the rumors about Kendall and Harry aren't true. 

"She and Harry are just good friends," a separate source on Kendall's side shared with E! News. "They remained friendly over the years and have kept in touch. There's nothing romantic going on, but they do catch up from time to time and have hung out in social settings." 

And although the pair reportedly dated on and off from 2013 to 2019, the second source made it clear "they are not rekindling at this moment." 

Instead, the pair will continue to remain good friends. Back on Nov. 14, Kendall joined her sister Kylie Jenner and Hailey Bieber for a trip to the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., to watch Harry perform.

And in 2019, Harry appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show where he confirmed he was indeed just buds with Kendall.

"Yup, been friends for a while now," he told Ellen DeGeneres. "Like, several years."

As both Harry and Kendall get used to the single life, both parties have a full schedule ahead for 2023.

After news broke that Harry and Olivia were taking a break after nearly two years of dating, a source told People, "He's still touring and is now going abroad. It's a very amicable decision."

As for Kendall, the 818 Tequila founder is focused on family and expanding her businesses after splitting from Devin.

"There's no bad blood, it wasn't an awful breakup," another source previously told E! News. "She's been really busy and is trying to take her company to the next level and is really focused on work."

E! News has reached out to reps for Harry and Kendall but hasn't received a comment.

-Full article published on Nov 29 2022 (link)

TLDR: They're just FRIENDS, have been friends for years, there's no truth to new romance rumors, just friends.

And a nice bit of press for them before the holidays.

SUGA | Agust D World Tour in Los Angeles: An experience

Published Thursday, May 11th, 2023 — Sitting in my Uber on the way back home to the OC from LA earlier this morning, I could feel the tears well up in the corners of my eyes. I was thinking about Yoongi’s Road to D-DAY documentary, which I had recently watched just this past weekend. Having seen everything he had gone through in order to reach the point where he was able to confidently release D-DAY and go on this epic solo world tour without his six other band mates made last night’s events one-of-a-kind and absolutely unforgettable; and this attempt to put into words what took place is just that—an attempt—because as many words as I use on a daily basis, there are few ways to describe the kind of life-changing, soul-shaping experience that I had at the Kia Forum in Inglewood on May 10th, 2023.

I booked a room for two nights at a modest motel located about ten minutes away from the Forum. The day of the concert, I woke up just before 7:00 AM to log on for work. Because of the kind of job I have, even though I work from home and it is mostly flexible, I can’t really take time off during the first half of the month so I negotiated with my boss to let me start working early and take my lunch at the end of the day so that I could log off at 3:00 PM. I already knew that I wouldn’t be getting a very ideal spot in line—people had been camping overnight at the venue for the chance to get one of the first wristbands for VIP General Admission floor, even though the Forum had stated that they wouldn’t be handing them out until 9:00 AM the day of. I got there around 3:30 PM and ended up with #2798, part of the tail end of those lucky enough to get to witness Yoongi’s soundcheck. The venue staff tried their best to get us organized single file by numerical order and by 5:45 PM, I was heading down the stairs to the floor.

Although I’ve seen groups perform at the Forum before, I was honestly stunned by the sheer size of the stage, especially the length, which gave Yoongi plenty of space to move around while performing. Determined to not be caught behind too many tall people, I bypassed the center of the floor and tried to find a better spot on the right side of the stage. I still ended up behind tall people but by positioning myself in between them, I was able to see Yoongi, who was dressed casually for the experience. Staff didn’t warn us to put away our phones and everyone took photos and videos freely. He performed “해금 (Haegeum)”, “사람 Pt.2 (People Pt.2)″, and “SDL” before leaving the stage with a sultry “I’ll see you tonight”.

As people left to go to the bathroom or concessions, I made my way further around the edges of the crowd and found a spot against the gate going around the right side of the stage. Since this was my first time doing General Admission for a concert, I was a little wary because I had heard so many stories of how people were really rude and even violent because of their desire to be at the barricade—so I was both relieved and very grateful that everyone was really nice. We all sat or stood while we waited for the concert to start, since we had roughly two hours to kill, and no one tried to push their way up to the front or take other people’s spots. There was plenty of space to move freely without feeling packed in and staff went around passing out VIP lanyards to those who hadn’t gotten theirs yet. I ended up making conversation with two girls on either side of me who had also come to the show alone; and we bonded over being older ARMYs who enjoy a different kind of concert experience.

For those who have already attended earlier stops of the tour or who have their dates coming up, I don’t want to talk too much about the actual performances, but what I will say is that I went in and came out of the Forum a different person. The show felt incredibly intimate, even in such a big venue; his acoustic version of “Trivia 轉 : Seesaw” with him playing the guitar and his playing the piano for “Life Goes On” and “Snooze” really added an extra layer of closeness and comfortability between him and the audience; and he did his best to travel back and forth between the two sides of the stage so that he could look at as many people as possible. Oftentimes it felt like he was looking right at me, as if he could really, really see me and see how grateful and happy I was to be there. I hope he did—I hope he could feel how proud I am of him and how much I love him.

As fans of KPOP music, we all on some level feel a deep connection with our favorite artists; and because of the amount of communication that occurs between them and us, it’s easy to take these relationships and treasure them deeply. However, it’s not enough to say that Yoongi is my bias—that would be a really gross oversimplification. People who know me know that I wax poetic about him every chance I can get—because I have such profound respect and admiration for him as not only an artist but as a person. As a child, I didn’t have anyone, real or fictional, that I looked up to or thought of as a role model; and therefore no one who I really wanted to emulate in life. (This is probably because I was solely focused on school and extracurriculars and not very much on anything else but that’s beside the point.) It’s funny that life would take me to the age of twenty-three before I found someone who I would eventually start calling my hero—my biggest hero—and whom I would spend the following years trying my hardest to be like in order to live up to a legacy that sometimes seems too big for any one person to bear. Now, whenever I grow up, I want to grow up to be just like Min Yoongi—someone who started with nothing and suffered through things that no one should have to go through and became one of the biggest artists and influential figures in the world; someone who loves music and wants to make lasting, positive change; someone who defies conventions and stands up to hypocrisy, corruption, and injustice and uses their voice for others who have none. Most of all, I hope to be able to live up to the legacy of the Min family name, one that was already revered for its royal lineage but has since become golden because of everything that Yoongi is and does—and I hope to be even a fraction of the person that he is.

Even though I really hate close spaces and I prefer having a seat at concerts, I bought the VIP General Admission ticket because I would do a whole lot of crazy things that I don’t particularly enjoy for Yoongi; and it was also my birthday present to myself. I chose Day 1 of the LA stops because it happened the day after my 29th birthday and I couldn’t think of any better way to celebrate another year of life than to spend a night sharing the energy of the universe with the person who makes me want to be the best version of myself. Thank you for the most amazing experience of my life, Min Yoongi, and thank you for existing. You are the reason I’m still here and I will forever be in awe of who you are.

I'm In A Palm Springs Mood

It was only about two and a half weeks before Harry Styles’ birthday that it was announced that he’d be having two birthday shows in Palm Springs, one on January 31st and a second on his actual birthday February 1st. As mentioned in the previous post I was already planning on seeing him on January 27th so when I saw the post I was intrigued and told myself that I’d stop at nothing to go see these shows. 

That day I reposted the photo on my Instagram story when a friend that I went to high school with asked me that we should carpool down to Palm Springs for the shows. I enthusiastically agreed and adored the idea of driving down the 99 and the I-5 with a friend to see our lord and savior, Harry Styles. When the presale officially happened I was able to easily purchase two tickets for the January 31st show (thank you Ticketmaster), one for each of us. After purchasing the tickets she asked me if I was down to go with two of her other friends who were also going to the birthday shows. I absolutely loved the idea and every single road trip comedy in existence filled my head. 

A couple days later she purchased two tickets for the February 1st show and was able to get an Airbnb for the four of us. After coming back from LA the morning of the 28th after seeing him the night previously my mind went on overdrive. I had to put together two different outfits and had only three days to do so. 

If you’ve never been to a Harry Styles show one thing you should know is that everyone gets dressed to the nines. Think of people dressing up for Sunday church or prom your senior year of high school but add way more cowboy hats and flared trousers. I’ve thought long and hard about why this happens or where it even started and one theory comes to mind. I believe this is all based and influenced around Harry's own fashion statements. Fans wanting to interpret their own version of his outfits did so at his concerts and as time passed fans started to make their own statement pieces. Which was a BIG reason why I was so stressed about these two outfits I needed to put together. 

After digging through my closet I found a champagne colored pussy bow blouse which was originally a back up outfit from another Harry concert and found a black denim jacket that I decided to paint. I pondered on what I’d paint on the jacket and decided that it’d say “I’m in a Palm Springs mood” a nod to Harry’s song “Satellite” where he sings “I’m in a LA mood”.

The morning of the first show on the 31st I hopped into the car with my three friends and we started our trek to Palm Springs! Six hours and an In-N-Out stop later we made it to our Airbnb and got ready for the show later that night. I put on the champagne colored pussy bow blouse and tied the bow on tight around my neck 

Driving up to the Acrisure Arena the very first time I marveled at the beauty of the landscape. When I read that the venue was in the desert they were not kidding. Snow capped mountains are visible in the distance and palm trees and brush are everywhere. The scenery surrounding the arena is beautiful and is one of the most gorgeous concert venues I’ve ever been to in person. Acrisure also did a wonderful job decorating with a large “Happy Birthday Harry” sign and painted doors outside the venue.��

Walking inside the doors of the venue, the actual size of it surprised me. Walking through the outer edges of the venue versus actually getting to your seat were two completely different experiences. Walking around the arena you pass by all of the food and drink stalls and even a decently sized bar. When my friend and I got to our seats which were located in the lower bowl we both looked at each other in amazement and marveled at how close we actually were to the stage. The actual intimacy of the venue is in large part because of its capacity. With a venue capacity of only 11,000 it puts it at a stark difference to the Kia Forum which is already an incredibly intimate venue and has a concert capacity of 18,000. After a wonderful opening set by Madi Diaz, Harry took the stage wearing red trousers and a green and yellow top with a bucket of popcorn on it. To no one’s surprise Harry slayed and did an amazing job. After the show my three friends and I drove back to the Airbnb and prepared ourselves mentally and physically for day two of Harry Styles. 

On the morning of February 1st we ate breakfast and drove around town buying last minute accessories for the show later that evening. As routine as it was driving to the venue and paying for parking and going through security there was still a sense of wonder to the whole thing. As you walked around the venue you heard murmurs about an alleged special guest and the setlist for that night. Before Harry actually went on stage the energy was electrifying and incomparable to any other concert I’ve ever been to in my life. The energy from the audience felt physical. It was as if a cloud rested over everyones head that one could just reach out and grasp in their palm. And the entire show felt like that from the moment Harry walked on the stage to the moment he and the band took their bows at the end of the show. 

Driving down to Palm Springs for the shows with friends, two of whom I met the day of the first show is an experience I’ll never forget. It’s one of the big reasons why I love road tripping for concerts with friends. It’s all of the little things that end up sticking with you and implanting in your memories. It’s the conversations you had in the car as you drove to the venue. It’s the speaking to each other in hoarse voices after the show. It’s the food you rush to eat after everything’s over. 

I can’t wait to create more of these memories and see Harry again the next time he tours North America. 

now it's two out of three nights that kia forum staff have transphobically microaggressed me at the my chemical romance concert. i'm really tired tbh i just want to exist but they are going out of their way to give me shit. i was really hoping that these shows would be a safe place to be visibly gnc but i guess not!!

Noah Kahan and Olivia Rodrigo Announce RSD 7″

Olivia Rodrigo and Noah Kahan are teaming up for a special Record Store Day release. Details below. Fbruary 22, 2024 – Santa Monica, CA – Multi-Platinum singer-songwriters Olivia Rodrigo and Noah Kahan team up on a special live recording that will be available at participating independent record stores as part of the celebration of Record Store Day. Olivia Rodrigo “Stick Season”/Noah Kahan “Lacy” - FROM THE BBC RADIO 1 LIVE LOUNGE will be released on April 20 via Geffen/Mercury/Republic.   The 7-inch colored vinyl features three-time GRAMMY® Award winner Rodrigo covering Kahan’s breakout hit “Stick Season” on Side A and GRAMMY® Best New Artist nominee Kahan delivering a stunning rendition of “Lacy” from Rodrigo’s chart-topping sophomore album, GUTS, on Side B. “Stick Season,” the lead single from Kahan’s 2022 album of the same name, has been certified 2x Platinum in the U.S. “Lacy” was named as one of the best songs of 2023 by Variety, which noted, “Rodrigo makes poetry out of insecurity like nobody’s business.” More information and participating stores at recordstoreday.com. ABOUT OLIVIA RODRIGO:   Hailed by The New York Times as “a songwriter of rather astonishing purity,” Olivia Rodrigo took up piano at age seven and began crafting her own lyrics at 12. On her record-breaking, culture-defining debut album SOUR, she offered up a wildly resonant account of her very first heartbreak. Featuring her 5x Platinum breakthrough single “drivers license,” SOURmade history as the longest-running debut album on the Billboard 200 top 10 this century, landed at No. 1 on Rolling Stone’s 50 Best Albums of 2021 list, and earned Rodrigo three GRAMMY® awards.   At 20, she released her highly anticipated second album GUTS – a body of work that magnified the raw power of her genre-bending sound while delving deeper into her vast and vivid inner world. Recorded with SOUR producer Daniel Nigro, GUTS was praised as an “instant classic” by Rolling Stone and a “masterpiece” by the Los Angeles Times. Lead single “vampire” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and returned to the top spot in September 2023 – coinciding with the No. 1 debut of GUTS on the Billboard 200 and Olivia on the Artist 100, thereby giving Rodrigo a chart triple. The album’s 11 other tracks all appeared in the top 40 of the Hot 100, making Rodrigo the first artist to chart all songs from two career-opening albums in the Hot 100’s top 40. GUTS topped the album charts in over 13 countries.   In late 2023, Olivia released “Can’t Catch Me Now” from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes (Music From & Inspired By) which won the 2023 Hollywood Music In Media Award for SciFi/Fantasy Film and a SCL Award for “Outstanding Original Song For A Dramatic Or Documentary Visual Media Production.”    On Friday night, Rodrigo kicks off the North American leg of her sold-out GUTS tour in Palm Springs, CA at the Acrisure Arena. The tour continues Saturday night in Phoenix, AZ at Footprint Arena before making its way across North America, Europe, and UK, with stops in Miami, Toronto, New York, London, Manchester, Glasgow and more before wrapping in August with four massive shows in Los Angles at the Kia Forum. The Breeders, PinkPantheress, Chappell Roan, and Remi Wolf will join on select dates across the tour. See tour dates HERE. ABOUT NOAH KAHAN: Over the past year, GRAMMY®-nominated Vermont singer & songwriter Noah Kahan has exploded from his New England roots into the global mainstream and has been touted as one of this year’s biggest and best new artists. At the core of his music are vulnerable lyrics and an unfiltered yet relatable honesty, as the critically acclaimed artist pens songs straight from the heart and cracks jokes with his signature, self-deprecating sense of humor.    Across his three albums and an EP, Kahan has garnered global renown for his singular mix of Folk, Americana, and Rock, landing more than five billion streams, a Double Platinum Certification for his hit single “Stick… https://chorus.fm/news/noah-kahan-and-olivia-rodrigo-announce-rsd-7/