Lady Gaga is gearing up for a massive global tour in 2025, bringing her latest album, Mayhem, to fans across North America, Europe, and the UK. Dubbed the Mayhem Ball tour, this marks her first major arena tour in seven years, offering a more immersive and theatrical experience than her previous stadium concerts.
Gaga’s journey begins in Las Vegas on July 16, 2025, with back-to-back performances at the T-Mobile Arena. From there, she will make her way across the United States and Canada, hitting major cities like New York, Chicago, Miami, Toronto, and Seattle. Fans can expect a high-energy show featuring tracks from Mayhem, which recently debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.
After wrapping up the North American stretch, Gaga will head to the UK, where she is set to perform three nights at London’s O2 Arena (September 29, 30, and October 2) before moving to Manchester on October 7. The European leg includes stops in Stockholm, Milan, Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdam, Antwerp, and Lyon. The tour concludes with three grand performances at Paris’s Accor Arena on November 17, 18, and 20.
Tickets for North American shows go on presale starting March 31, with an exclusive artist presale launching April 2 at noon local time. General ticket sales open on April 3.
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For UK and European fans, Mastercard presales for select shows begin on March 31. Additional presales will take place throughout the week, with general sales kicking off on April 3 at noon local time.
Lady Gaga has promised that the Mayhem Ball tour will be unlike anything she has done before. While she has dominated stadiums in the past, this time she aims to create a more intimate connection with her audience. “I wanted to design a show where every fan feels part of the performance,” she shared in a statement. “This tour is all about blending high-energy music with live theatrical storytelling.”
With tickets in high demand, the Mayhem Ball tour is shaping up to be one of the biggest live events of 2025Getty Images
With her signature avant-garde fashion, unique choreography, and chart-topping hits, the Mayhem Ball tour is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated live music events of the year. Fans eager to witness Gaga’s electrifying presence on stage should secure their tickets quickly before they sell out.
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.