Shawn Mendes has just announced that he is putting his career on hold to “take some time” and focus on his mental health.
The Canadian singer just cancelled the rest of his world tour Wonder just three weeks after postponing some dates. The 23-year-oldsinger-songwriter released a lengthy statement on Instagram, in which he explained why he decided to pull the plug on the tour so that he could “take the time I’ve never taken personally.”
“As you know, I had to postpone the last few weeks of shows because I wasn’t fully prepared for the ordeal of getting back on the road. I went into this tour excited to get back on stage after a long break due to the pandemic, but the reality is that I was completely unprepared for the difficulty of touring after this period of absence.”
Shawn Mendes, however, said he still plans to honor those canceled concerts in the future.
The singer ended by telling his fans:
“I love you all and thank you so much for supporting me and sticking by me through this journey.”
Have a good restShawn, and come back to us in good shape!
26 July 2022, Canada, Edmonton: Pope Francis waves to faithful from the Popemobile before a Mass. Photo: Johannes Neudecker/dpa
Where: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
When: 26 Jul 2022
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Shortly after 3:30 p.m., Pope Francis greeted his faithful on the Grande-Allée in Quebec City.
The Holy Father was driving a white Fiat 500 (!) with the Vatican flag.
His car was surrounded by an imposing procession of unmarked black cars.
Francis is expected to arrive on the Plains of Abraham around 6:15 p.m., after participating in a welcoming ceremony at the Citadel of Quebec in the late afternoon.
Live broadcasts on TikTok, beauty booths and animation will be there!
Osheaga starts very soon and you can feel the excitement in the air! From July 29th to 31st, the rendezvous is at Parc Jean-Drapeau for 3 days of festivities, music and good times. With big names like Dua Lipa, Arcade Fire and Future, the Osheaga festival promises to be electrifying!
For the occasion, the festival organizers and many partners have concocted a series of activities that will be available for the duration of the festival. Here is a quick overview of these activities:
Bell Experience
The Bell zone will allow you to recharge your mobile devices for free. Games and contests to win ticket upgrades and VIP experiences will be held every day.
The Coors Light Chill Zone
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Need a break between shows? The Coors Light Chill Zone will be a great place to meet! The space will be equipped with Adirondack chairs, hammocks and, of course, something to quench your thirst.
The Beauty Garage Bar
The Quebec-based company will be offering festival-goers the chance to get a makeover at any time during Osheaga. Makeup artists will be on hand to apply decorative beads to the face or temporary tattoos to suit the tastes of attendees. There will also be a photo booth for Instagram and a game to win prizes in the Garage area.
National Bank Oasis
The National Bank Oasis will be the place to refill water bottles and stay well hydrated.
Coke Studiomc
In the mood for a soft drink? The Coke Studiomc will be the place to go! On site, interactive structures will also be available to entertain festival goers.
Casa Bacardí
Tropical cocktails, dancing and a 360 photobooth will be available at Casa Bacardí!
OGX Space
The OGX space will be the place to touch up your hair and add fun accessories! It will also be a place to take pictures with your friends.
Aperol Spritz Garden
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The Aperol Spritz Garden will definitely be one of the busiest areas during Osheaga! With its floral wall, great cocktails and various prizes to be won, this area is a must on your list of things to visit during the festival.
And many other activations to discover on site!
Not to leave those who can’t attend Osheaga out in the cold, the festival is collaborating with TikTok to offer live streams.
“We are excited to be collaborating with TikTok for a second year on this exclusive live video broadcast at OSHEAGA. Working together will allow us to bring the festival to millions of people around the world and promote Montreal as one of the most important festival cities in the world!”
– Nick Farkas, Senior Vice President, Programming, Concerts and Events, evenko and founder of OSHEAGA
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The first transmission of the festival will begin at 2pm on July 29 and the live stream will continue until the end of Osheaga.
Is McDonald‘s still on its burger throne, despite revenue losses?
The fast-food giant did suffer losses compared to the same quarter last year, but it smashed the estimates set up by Wall Street, reports the Globe andMail.
Last year’s quarter was $2.22 billion, or $2.95 per share.
This year, McDonald’s is reporting $1.19 billion, or $1.60 per share.
However, McDo adjusted earnings to $1.89 billion, or $2.55 per share, for this quarter, while analysts were expecting an average of $2.47 per share, according to Thompson Reuters’ calculation.
In the end, revenue fell 2.9%, but McDonald’s, which has to live with today’s reality of inflation, still beat Wall Street’s expectations!
