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Barbz rejoice! Nicki Minaj bringing ‘Pink Friday 2’ world tour to Cleveland this fall
Grammy-nominated and platinum-selling rapper Nicki Minaj is coming Cleveland.
The Queens, N.Y., native announced Wednesday on X that she was adding a North American leg to her “Pink Friday 2” world tour including a stop at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Sept. 13. Ticket presales for Citi cardmembers are from 2 p.m. Wednesday to 11:59 p.m. Thursday. General ticket sales start at 9 a.m. Friday at nickiminajofficial.com.
The tour has already become the highest-grossing rap tour by a woman and is among the top-10 highest grossing rap tours by any rapper, according to Live Nation.
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Who is Nicki Minaj?
Minaj was born in Trinidad before moving to Jamaica, Queens, when she was 5 years old.
After releasing mixtapes in the early 2000s, she signed with Lil Wayne’s label Young Money in 2009. Minaj was known for her versatile style, “animated” rap flow and use of alter egos like “Roman.”
She was nominated at the 53rd Grammys in the Best New Artist category in 2012, but lost to Bon Iver. She’s been nominated 11 other times over the years in categories including Best Rap Performance, Best Rap Album and Best Rap Song, but has yet to win.
Minaj’s debut album “Pink Friday” came out in November 2010, landing in the No. 2 spot on the Billboard 200 and became certified platinum by year’s end. The album’s fifth single “Super Bass” proved to be the most successful becoming certified 12-times platinum in the U.S. and surpassing Missy Elliott’s “Work It” as the highest-charting solo single for a female rapper, according to the Recording Industry Association of America. The music video has more than 1 billion views on YouTube as of April 2024.
Her latest album “Pink Friday 2” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 when it came out in December, making Minaj the first female rapper ever to have the most No. 1’s on the Billboard 200, according to Live Nation.
Minaj is no stranger to controversy having been involved in social media spats over the years with other prominent artists such as ex-boyfriend Meek Mill, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto and even Taylor Swift.
What are Barbz?
Similar to Beyoncé’s Beyhive, Swift’s Swifties or Lady Gaga’s Little Monsters, Barbz are the self-proclaimed super fans of Minaj.
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Cleveland, OH – Mild Start to the Week Before Rainy Weather Returns
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Cleveland residents can look forward to a brief warm-up at the start of the week, but the reprieve from November’s usual chill will be short-lived as rain and cooler conditions return midweek.
According to the National Weather Service, Sunday will remain mostly cloudy, with a high near 47°F and a southwest wind of 9-11 mph. Overnight, temperatures will dip to 38°F under continued cloud cover.
Monday will bring the week’s warmest day, with highs reaching 55°F. However, showers are likely to begin after 1 p.m., and breezy conditions are expected as south winds increase to 18-21 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Monday night will remain rainy, with lows around 40°F and an 80% chance of precipitation.
Tuesday will see a cooler high of 46°F and a slight chance of lingering morning showers, though skies will remain mostly cloudy. Overnight lows will drop to 33°F under partly cloudy skies.
Wednesday’s forecast features a high near 43°F with mostly cloudy conditions. Rain will likely develop after 1 a.m. into Thanksgiving Day, with lows around 35°F. On Thanksgiving, Cleveland can expect a high of 45°F with showers likely throughout the day, making for a wet holiday.
Rain showers could continue into Thursday night, transitioning into snow as temperatures drop to near freezing. Friday and Saturday will see highs in the upper 30s, with a mix of rain and snow showers possible, along with breezy conditions.
Clevelanders should prepare for fluctuating weather this week, with rain gear needed for Thanksgiving festivities. Stay updated on changes to the forecast as the holiday approaches.
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Ohio high school football scores for regional finals: Friday, Nov. 22, 2024
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio high school football scores from the fourth week of the OHSAA playoffs, as provided by The Associated Press.
Regional Finals
Division I
Region 1=
St. Edward 13, Mentor 7
Region 2=
Centerville 23, Huber Hts. Wayne 14
Region 3=
Powell Olentangy Liberty 21, Pickerington N. 9
Region 4=
Cin. Moeller 28, St. Xavier (OH) 23
Division II
Region 5=
Akr. Hoban 21, Cuyahoga Falls Walsh Jesuit 7
Region 6=
Avon 28, Medina Highland 20
Region 7=
Sunbury Big Walnut 14, Massillon Washington 7
Region 8=
Cin. Anderson 28, Cin. La Salle 21
Division III
Region 9=
Youngs. Ursuline 54, Gates Mills Gilmour 0
Region 10=
Tol. Cent. Cath. 45, Parma Padua 7
Region 11=
Bishop Watterson 37, Steubenville 7
Region 12=
London 13, Bellbrook 0
Division IV
Region 13=
Cle. Glenville 12, Perry 6, OT
Region 14=
Sandusky Perkins 28, Ontario 21
Region 15=
Gnadenhutten Indian Valley 48, St Clairsville 7
Region 16=
Cin. Taft 26, Kettering Alter 12
Division V
Region 17=
Canfield S. Range 17, Poland Seminary 16
Region 18=
Liberty Center 34, Milan Edison 6
Region 19=
Ironton 55, Wheelersburg 0
Region 20=
W. Liberty-Salem 21, Lewistown Indian Lake 14
Division VI
Region 21=
Kirtland 41, Dalton 6
Region 22=
Bluffton 24, Hamler Patrick Henry 7
Region 23=
Galion Northmor 37, Cols. Grandview Hts. 6
Region 24=
Coldwater 45, Anna 21
Division VII
Region 25=
Jeromesville Hillsdale 44, Cuyahoga Hts. 14
Region 26=
Columbus Grove 14, Delphos St John’s 0
Region 27=
Danville 40, Beaver Eastern 6
Region 28=
Maria Stein Marion Local 21, Minster 7
Cleveland, OH
PHOTOS: Karl's top pics – Steelers at Browns
Pittsburgh Steelers guard Mason McCormick (66), Pittsburgh Steelers center Zach Frazier (54), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Isaac Seumalo (73), Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr. (65), and Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson (3) during a regular season game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cleveland Browns, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. The Browns beat the Steelers 24-19. (Karl Roser / Pittsburgh Steelers)
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