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The Boy Is Mine Tour: Brandy & Monica—One Stage, 25 Years Later

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Twenty-five years after topping charts with their iconic duet, Brandy and Monica are back with fire—owning the spotlight and taking over like they never left before. Today kickstarts the official ticket sales for The Boy Is Mine Tour, a 24-city celebration spanning North America this fall. If you grew up on those endless R&B hooks and harmonies, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for.

 

Brandy x Monica

From Chart-Topping Duo to Feuding Foes… and Back Again

In May 1998, “The Boy Is Mine” exploded onto the scene, and took the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for 13 whole weeks, selling over 2.6 million copies, and earning Brandy and Monica a Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance  . However, tension arose behind the success; rumours were circulated by public opinion and industry pressure, leading to a backstage clash prior to their MTV VMA performance.

During the Verzuz showdown in 2020, the long-dormant relationship was rekindled. In 2024, a remix featuring Ariana Grande provided audiences a sense of nostalgia while demonstrating to both artists that their magic endures.

A Whole-Circle Celebration

Now, Monica and Brandy are back together and unrepentant. As Brandy put it, “This really is a full‑circle moment… honoring where we came from and how far we’ve both come.” Monica echoes this sentiment, calling the tour “a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us”  .

It’s more than just a concert; it’s a tribute to sisterhood, growth, and legacy.

 

Jamal Roberts X The Boy Is Mine Tour

What You Would See

The 2025 autumn tour opens October 16 in Cincinnati and wraps December 7 in Houston’s Toyota Center—24 arena dates total, with stops from Chicago to Brooklyn.  Expect a dynamic set featuring evocative duets, solo hits like Brandy’s “I Wanna Be Down” and Monica’s “So Gone,” and collaborative moments lit by live band energy  .

Adding spice to the line-up are three special guests: Grammy winner Kelly Rowland, breakout star Muni Long, and freshly crowned American Idol winner Jamal Roberts.

 

Brand and Monica Reunites “The Boy Is Mine Tour”

Tickets Are Live — Get Yours Now

Here’s what you need to know:

  • Presales launched yesterday (June 26) via artist code BPC, available through Ticketmaster and arena sites.
  • General on-sale starts today, June 27 at 10 AM local time. Don’t wait—the nostalgia engine is revving up fast.

If you’re based in a city on the tour, you’ll want to pull that ticket string early—arenas are sure to fill fast. Whether you were there in ’98 or you fell in love with the remix, this is your chance to sing every note alive.

Why You Can’t Miss This

The Boy Is Mine Tour isn’t just about nostalgia—it’s a milestone. Two of R&B’s greats reconciled, reconnected, and are now ready to grace one stage. With a stellar set list, powerhouse guests, and decades of raw emotion behind them, Brandy and Monica are remastering a moment that defined a generation.

 

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Andrew Tate’s Ex-Girlfriend Alleges She Was Trapped in Dubai for Six Weeks

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Brianna Stern, who previously dated Andrew Tate, has updated her lawsuit to include a new claim that: Tate deliberately set her up in a situation that left her stuck in Dubai for close to six weeks. Stern claims Tate went to authorities in Dubai and accused her of making damaging comments about him online, an allegation she says was entirely made up.

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Under UAE law, such accusations can trigger criminal investigations that prevent the accused from leaving the country. Stern describes this alleged scheme as a “honeypot trap,” noting that as a model she travels to Dubai frequently — something Tate reportedly knew.

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Stern arrived in Dubai on September 27 for work, and says everything was fine until October 12, when she tried to leave. Airport officials informed her that she was under investigation and had been slapped with a travel ban. Police reportedly confiscated her phone and interrogated her multiple times over the next six weeks. She says she even sought help from the U.S. Embassy but was told they could not intervene. Meanwhile, Stern claims she received threatening messages on social media, allegedly from Tate’s “minions.”

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In September, Stern obtained a restraining order that legally prohibits Tate from contacting her or being in close proximity to her for three years. Stern believes the harassment she experienced during the Dubai incident may have violated this order.

The amended lawsuit, filed by attorney Tony Buzbee, adds claims of false imprisonment and intentional infliction of emotional distress on top of the sexual assault allegations Stern made earlier this year, she made it back to Los Angeles around November 21, though the lawsuit doesn’t explain how she was finally able to leave. Tate and his legal team have not yet responded to the latest claims.

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Thousands Take Over Sheikh Zayed Road for Dubai Run 2025

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Yesterday morning, Dubai started off differently. Sheikh Zayed Road turned into a bright blue wave of participants replacing the usual rush-hour traffic. A record-breaking 307,000 runners filled the 14-lane highway for Dubai Run 2025, presented by Mai Dubai.  Now in its seventh year, the event lived up to its title as the world’s largest free community run and was one of the best parts of this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC).

Families, first-time runners, seasoned athletes, and casual joggers were out and prepared for the event early in the morning. The procession began with police supercars and passed some of Dubai’s most well-known sites, including the Dubai Water Canal, the Museum of the Future, and the Burj Khalifa. The celebration began at 6:30 a.m. with the raising of the UAE flag. Also, paragliders and aerial paramotors lit up the sky with fireworks in the national colours to mark the build-up to National Day.

 

Parachutes soared overhead, trailing pyrotechnics that painted the morning sky in the colours of the UAE flag. — gulf news.com

The atmosphere throughout the morning was energetic. The start line was adorned with UAE flags for Eid Al Etihad, while giant LED puppets, warrior drum crews, marching bands, stilt walkers, DJs from UNTOLD, and celebrity MCs Kris Fade and Katie Overy kept the energy high. Cooling mist, bubble arches, and festive mascots, were given to those who ran until the end.

Participants chose between two routes: a family-friendly 5km heading through Downtown Dubai to Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, and a more challenging 10km stretching along Sheikh Zayed Road to DIFC Gate. Shafeek Hassan and his friends participated in the event for the sixth time, and families such as Ijaz Jamile’s, who also completed the Dubai Ride earlier this month, returned for the DFC. Runners brought playful touches too, including Zam and his colleagues dressed as fruits promoting healthy eating.

 

Ijaz Jamile and his family of four make Dubai Run an annual tradition. — gulf news.com

Saeed Hareb, the general secretary of Dubai Sports Council praised the turnout as a powerful display of unity in the UAE’s Year of Community, while DFRE CEO Ahmed Al Khaja noted that the event presents Dubai as a global wellness destination.

With the Dubai Run now complete, DFC 2025 moves toward its grand finale: Dubai Yoga on 30 November at Zabeel Park.

 

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Cardi B Transforms Her Newborn’s Umbilical Cord Into Gold Jewelry

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Cardi B has turned a personal detail from her son’s birth into a custom keepsake. After the birth of her baby boy with New England Patriots star Stefon Diggs earlier this month, the rapper had the baby’s umbilical cord transformed into a heart-shaped gold pendant, a personal tribute to his earliest moments.

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The idea was created through Mommy Made Encapsulations, the same company Cardi used when she delivered her daughter Blossom in 2024. In a video shared on the Encapsulation Specialist’s Instagram on Nov. 20, Juliane Marie Corona walked viewers through the process: the cord was carefully shaped into a heart, dehydrated, and then dipped in gold chrome to create a lasting piece of jewelry.

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“Where her journey began, turned into a keepsake she’ll treasure forever,” Juliane wrote alongside the video. She described the pendant as a way to honor the start of the baby’s life. She continued, “Creating this keepsake is always such an honor, but doing it for Cardi and her sweet baby again means the world to us. Turning something so meaningful into a piece that can be held, remembered, and cherished forever is one of the most special parts of what we do.”

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Additionally, She also had part of her placenta processed into capsules, a practice many new mothers choose for potential health benefits. While placenta encapsulation has become increasingly common, transforming an umbilical cord into gold jewelry remains rare, making this personal pendant uncommon.

The birth of their son marks Cardi’s fourth child and her first with Diggs. She recently shared the baby’s first photos, showing him wrapped in a Patriots blanket with Diggs by her side in the hospital. Though the infant’s face wasn’t revealed. This isn’t Cardi’s first experience with Mommy Made Encapsulations, and judging from the emotional value placed on these keepsakes, it likely won’t be her last. For her, these creations aren’t just artistic pieces. They are physical reminders of where her children’s stories began, preserved in a form she can hold onto forever.

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