JAŸ-Z Shakes the World: Hip-Hop Icon Announces Monumental Paris and Los Angeles Shows After Electrifying Roots Picnic Comeback

NEW YORK — The king has returned to the throne. Jay-Z and Roc Nation have announced two massive new performances in Paris and Los Angeles, expanding what is shaping up to be one of the most historic celebrations of hip-hop culture and legacy in recent memory.

The newly announced dates — September 10 at Stade de France in Paris and October 23 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles — follow the rapper’s performance at The Roots Picnic and come on the heels of three Yankee Stadium shows that sold out instantly, proving that when Jay-Z is active, “hip-hop breathes differently,” as Andscape put it.

The Paris and Los Angeles performances promise to deliver a night of legendary hits and cultural significance as the artist continues his “JAŸ-Z 30” celebration. After a performance at The Roots Picnic that critics are calling nothing short of extraordinary, the announcement has sent fans into a frenzy worldwide.

Tickets for both shows go on sale Friday, June 12 at 10 a.m. local time via LiveNation.com, with presales beginning Thursday, June 11 through Citi and Mastercard. Citi cardmembers will have exclusive presale access for the Los Angeles show through the Citi Entertainment program, while Mastercard holders can secure early access for the Paris performance via priceless.com/music.

The announcement comes as Jay-Z continues to demonstrate his unmatched influence on the global stage, commanding stadiums on two continents and reminding the world why his legacy remains untouchable. For fans in Europe and on the West Coast, this is the moment they’ve been waiting for.

The “JAŸ-Z 30” celebration is not just a concert series; it is a testament to three decades of cultural domination, lyrical brilliance, and an empire that has reshaped music, business, and beyond. With these new dates, the legend continues to write history — one stadium at a time.

Furthermore, Roc Nation unveiled a series of immersive New York City activations celebrating the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s debut album, Reasonable Doubt. Key highlights include:

• Immersive Pop-Ups: Opening June 25 in lower Manhattan and Dumbo, Brooklyn, featuring exclusive limited-edition items.
• iHeartRadio Broadcast: A nationwide retrospective launching June 22 with Jay-Z’s Rock & Roll Hall of Fame speech, culminating in a full broadcast of Reasonable Doubt on June 25.
• Brooklyn Public Library Partnership: A limited-edition commemorative library card available at all BPL locations starting June 25, along with a curated book display at Marcy Library.

Additional experiences, including exclusive merchandise, music, and food, will be announced as part of the year-long “JAŸ-Z 30” celebration.

D’USSÉ Cognac Toasts 30 Years of Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt With Collector’s Box Set and Signature Cocktail

D’USSÉ Cognac is celebrating the 30th anniversary of Jay-Z’s landmark debut album, Reasonable Doubt, with a limited-edition VSOP Collector’s Box Set and a nationwide program of activations, cocktail experiences, and cultural touchpoints.

At the center of the celebration is the JAŸ-Z 30 D’USSÉ VSOP box set, available exclusively at select retailers nationwide for a limited time. The release also coincides with the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint, offering a moment to reflect on the full scope of an era-defining career.

To mark the milestone, D’USSÉ has crafted the CODE30 signature cocktail — a bright, citrus-forward blend of D’USSÉ VSOP, amaretto, pineapple juice, fresh lemon, and soda water. Inspired by the “codes” of ambition, craftsmanship, and excellence that have defined Shawn Carter’s legacy, the drink is available across the country and designed to be shared.

D’USSÉ brought the celebration to life during cultural moments including The Roots Picnic and Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium residency, with dedicated bars serving the CODE30 and other signature cocktails. Events will also roll out across regional markets including Atlanta, Houston, Chicago, Washington D.C., New York, and Philadelphia.

As Gigi DaDan, General Manager of D’USSÉ, put it: “For 30 years, he has shaped culture through music, art, style, and philanthropy, and as a brand built as an extension of his innovation, D’USSÉ has continued to redefine the cognac category while honoring its heritage.”

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Sin City Gets Sweeter: Museum of Ice Cream Opens Massive Las Vegas Flagship with Two-Story Sprinkle Pool, Ice Cream Buffet, and a Wedding Chapel

LAS VEGAS — The Museum of Ice Cream is rolling into Las Vegas with its largest, wildest, and most decadent location yet — and it’s bringing the world’s biggest all-you-can-eat ice cream buffet, a two-story sprinkle pool, five slides, and even a wedding chapel where you can tie the knot surrounded by sweetness.

Opening July 3 at AREA15’s Zone 2, the 30,000-square-foot experiential wonderland is a love letter to the glamour and playful spirit of Sin City, offering 14 immersive installations that blend nostalgia, indulgence, and pure, unapologetic joy. Tickets start at $42 and are now on sale at MuseumofIceCream.com.

“Half a decade in the making. That’s what Museum of Ice Cream Las Vegas represents,” said Manish Vora, Co-Founder & CEO. “We didn’t come to Las Vegas to do what we’ve done before. We came to build the wildest, most immersive, most interactive experience we have ever created. The world’s largest ice cream buffet. A two-story Sprinkle Pool. Five slides, including the longest double-helix slide in Vegas. A tattoo parlor. A wedding chapel. This is not Museum of Ice Cream 2.0. This is Museum of Ice Cream, only in Las Vegas.”

Guests enter through Las Vegas’ most luxurious ice cream hotel before plunging into a world of whimsy and delight. The crown jewel? The Golden Scoop Buffet — the world’s largest all-you-can-eat ice cream buffet, featuring more than 20 flavors and dozens of toppings and novelties, all included with every ticket.

The attractions read like a sugar-fueled fever dream:

• The Little Pink Chapel – A pink wedding chapel designed like a tiered wedding cake, complete with a custom friendship bracelet-making experience in partnership with BaubleBar and ordained ministers on staff. The chapel is available for private events and actual weddings.
• The Iconic Sprinkle Pool – The largest Sprinkle Pool in the world, featuring matching two-story slides that launch guests into a sea of sprinkles.
• Big Top Taste – The world’s first ice cream-tasting magic show.
• Ribbon’s Costume Shop – Nearly 100 costume pieces to buy or rent, with complimentary accessories included with every ticket.
• The Cone-sino – A family-friendly, ice cream-inspired entertainment floor with a themed bar and specialty beverages.
• Lucky Cherry Ink Tattoo Parlor – A one-of-a-kind ice cream-inspired tattoo parlor dispensing temporary ink in a realistic setting.

Visitors will also journey through three hotel “sweets” — the S’more’s Sweet, featuring a giant marshmallow bed; the luxe Strawberry Sweet, dedicated to connection and conversation; and the Sprinkled Sweet, a festive private celebration space.

Rounding out the experience is a vintage-inspired supper club atmosphere paying tribute to classic Las Vegas entertainment, blending nostalgia with indulgence and irresistible fun.

The Las Vegas flagship joins Museum of Ice Cream locations in New York City, Miami, Chicago, Boston, and Singapore, with Los Angeles and Orlando coming soon. The brand has welcomed millions of guests worldwide into environments designed to spark imagination, inspire play, and bring people together through the universal power of ice cream.

Located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, AREA15’s Zone 2 provides the ideal backdrop for the museum’s newest and boldest destination. The immersive entertainment district is home to attractions including Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, the JOHN WICK EXPERIENCE, and Universal Horror Unleashed.

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