The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average
The top five global concert tours, ranked by average box-office gross per city. Includes the average ticket price for shows worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
v Beyonce: $5,840,123; $125.18.
v Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: $4,166,337; $111.46.
v Justin Bieber: $1,773,541; $100.23.
v Kenny Chesney: $1,650,409; $68.93.
v Rihanna: $1,190,313; $89.54.
Fourth of July specials: The best thing about celebrating Independence Day in front of the TV? You can turn the volume down if the pyrotechnics get too loud. This year’s programs include the “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” (8 p.m., NBC) from New York City, which features performances by Kenny Chesney, 5 Seconds of Summer, Meghan Trainor and more. Also on tap are “A Capitol Fourth” (8 p.m., PBS) and “Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular” (9 p.m., CBS). The former has Tom Bergeron hosting a musical extravaganza from Washington, D.C. The latter features Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas leading the list of performers from Boston.
“Devious Maids” (9 p.m., Lifetime): The drama on “Devious Maids” is so steamy that you may have to prevent your DVR from overheating. Tonight, Rosie (Dania Ramirez) puts herself at risk trying to prove Spence’s (Grant Show) innocence.
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DVD RELEASES
Movies available Tuesday on DVD and through digital providers include:
“I Saw the Light” (R): Starring Tom Hiddleston and Elizabeth Olsen
“By the Sea” (R): Starring Angelina Jolie Pitt and Brad Pitt
“The Mermaid” (R): Starring Yun Lin and Chao Deng
“Only Yesterday” (PG): Starring Daisy Ridley and Dev Patel
“The Family Fang” (R): Starring Nicole Kidman and Jason Bateman
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
McConaughey to teach course
AUSTIN, Texas
Matthew McConaughey is heading back to school this fall to teach a course on filmmaking at the University of Texas at Austin.
The university says in a social media post that the Oscar winner will teach at his alma mater alongside “Hunger Games” director Gary Ross.
The actor will take 30 students behind the scenes of McConaughey and Ross’ latest film, “The Free State of Jones” through recorded videos. The school says McConaughey will make at least one visit to campus for the class.
Agumboot Fest sets its lineup
CLEVELAND
The Agumboot music festival will be July 15 on the grounds of Dunham Tavern in the cigty’s Midtown neighborhood. The festival lineup of a dozen bands includes Saintseneca, Mimicking Birds, Sweetgrass, Chrome Pony, ONA, Varsit, Village Bicycle, Meridian, Whiskey Hollow, Dolfish and Jul Big Green.
The festival will run from 4 p.m. to midnight. General Admission tickets are $10 at agumboot2016.eventbrite.com or $15 at the door.
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