Justin Bieber is coming to AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Photo courtesy of Justin Bieber
Pop superstar Justin Bieber will embark on the Changes Tour in 2020 — a tour that will include dates in many football stadiums, including AT&T Stadium in Arlington on June 27.
The tour, announced January 28, is in support of his fifth studio album, also called Changes, which will be released February 14. Joining Bieber on the tour will be special guests Kehlani and Jaden Smith. Changes is being described as “futuristic R&B/pop” that includes songs like the new track “Get Me,” which just so happens to feature Kehlani.
The tour, which starts on May 14 in Seattle, will visit 45 cities over the course of four months. In addition to the Arlington stop, Bieber will play at NRG Stadium in Houston on July 2. This will be Bieber's first tour since his 2015 Purpose Tour.
Fans will have several opportunities to purchase tickets in advance. American Express card members can purchase tickets beginning 10 am January 30 through 10 pm February 13. On February 3 at 10 am, the Justin Bieber official online store will begin offering Changes album pre-sales, the Changes Tour pre-sales, and exclusive merchandise.
A limited number of exclusive VIP Packages,featuring reserved seated tickets, custom merchandise, and more, will also be available starting at 10 am January 30.
T-Mobile has a partnership with Bieber that will allow T-Mobile customers to get access to stage-front tickets to even the sold-out shows. Customers can buy reserved tickets starting 30 days prior to each show at first day prices.
Tickets for the tour go on sale to the general public beginning at 12 pm February 14 at justinbiebermusic.com. One dollar from each ticket purchased will be donated to the Bieber Foundation, which is committed to supporting mental health wellness.
Sam Rockwell and John Malkovich in Wild Horse Nine.
It’s difficult to nail English writer/director Martin McDonagh down when it comes to his interests. Prior to his new film, he has set films in Bruges, Belgium; Los Angeles; the fictional small town of Ebbing, Missouri, and a remote island in Ireland, with stories that deal with crime, grief, lifelong friendships, and a kidnapped Shih Tzu. What all his films have in common though, is comedy that is mined through absurdity, something that is on full display in Wild Horse Nine.
Chris (John Malkovich) and Lee (Sam Rockwell) are CIA agents in 1973, currently stationed in Chile, with a mission that Lee tries to hide but Chris broadcasts willingly. Their assignment is to undermine support for the newly-elected socialist president, Salvador Allende, but the film is not really about that. Instead, it follows the duo on a break from work as they decide to take a side trip to Rapa Nui (aka Easter Island) so that Chris can fulfill his dream of seeing “the big heads.”
Once they’re there, Chris and Lee bicker over various things, including Chris being too open with two younger women, Monica (Mariana di Girolamo) and Alicia (Ailín Salas); who gets control over their rental car; the long-distance interference of CIA station chief MJ (Steve Buscemi); and more. All the while, a mostly unspoken agreement between Chris and Lee colors every decision they make, including why they came to Rapa Nui in the first place.
McDonagh has full control over the narrative of the film from minute one, establishing the tone through the super-quick banter between Chris and Lee that points to the strong bond the two share. A later revelation deepens the meaning of the story without taking away from the humor that comes from Chris and Lee sniping at each other. Despite the two characters not getting much of an introduction, they become a very memorable movie twosome as the film goes along.
A good working knowledge of 20th century world history is helpful, as McDonagh drops in subtle and not-so-subtle hints about the CIA’s involvement in certain notable events (including the JFK assassination, which takes on larger importance as the story goes on). Using real history like the impending coup d'état in Chile as a backdrop for the fictional story grounds the film, allowing the characters to engage in sometimes farcical elements without ever seeming like unserious people. It’s also a sly commentary on current events, with the U.S. continuing to insert itself into other countries’ affairs.
The impact of the film is immeasurably improved by the fact that they filmed on location in Chile and Rapa Nui. Having Chris and Lee visit the “big heads” (aka moai) while referencing them in their dialogue is both awe-inspiring and hilarious. There’s just something about the characters being able to get up close and personal with the ancient sculptures that makes the film feel more important than if they had employed CGI to put them there.
Malkovich is a two-time Oscar nominee with a storied career, but this performance ranks as one his best. With a face that unashamedly shows his 73 years and pitch perfect line deliveries, he nails every scene that he’s in. Rockwell complements him extremely well, giving a performance that fits in with his previous work but rarely on such a high level. Buscemi is also a pleasure to watch, popping up to steal small moments just like he did in the recent The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.
Save for a few action scenes, Wild Horse Nine is mostly filled with characters talking, but the level of the conversations and the comical moments that McDonagh has created contain cannot be understated. With a tour-de-force performance by Malkovich, a real world setting, and a funny twist on history, it’s one of the best movies of the year.
