Recently recognized by the Michelin Guide, Odd Duck enters the excitement of Ontario’s farm season with a menu that never stands still—changing week to week, and even day to day, as peak ingredients arrive and wines actively shape the direction of each dish.

Positioned as modern fine dining that’s fun, Odd Duck rejects traditional menu structures entirely. There are no seasonal launches, no signature dishes, and no reliance on past favourites – only a continuous cycle of creation driven by what’s available, what’s inspiring the team, and what’s next.
Reservations can be made via Tock HERE

A Menu Designed to Move
At Odd Duck, the menu is intentionally in motion. During peak farm season, 3–5 dishes change each week, with occasional day-to-day shifts, shaped by close relationships with small Ontario farms and the short windows in which ingredients are at their best. Rather than designing menus in advance, the kitchen builds in real time – responding to deliveries, seasonality, and a deeply collaborative creative process. The result is a dining experience where no two visits are the same, and where the defining question is never “what’s popular?” but “what’s next?”

Wine First, Always
What sets Odd Duck apart is its wine-first philosophy. Instead of pairing wine to finished dishes, the process begins with the bottle, using structure, texture, and tasting notes to guide flavour development across the menu. The program is led by co-founder Wes Klassen, a sommelier trained through the International Sommelier Guild with experience at Langdon Hall, who built his career around making wine more approachable, engaging, and rooted in storytelling. The list focuses exclusively on small, independent producers, with an emphasis on organic, biodynamic, and low-intervention practices. The wines are not available at the LCBO, reinforcing a commitment to discovery and to producers often overlooked in the broader market. In this model, wine is not an accompaniment, rather an active ingredient.

A Collaborative Kitchen, Not a Hierarchy
The culinary program is led by co-founder and Culinary Director Jon Rennie, whose approach is rooted in curiosity, critical thinking, and a refusal to accept convention simply because “that’s the way it’s always been done.” With a background spanning classical French, New American, and Southeast Asian cuisines, Rennie has built a kitchen culture that prioritizes openness, mentorship, and shared creativity. Rather than a top-down structure, dishes are developed collectively, assigned, tested, refined, and evolved by the entire team resulting in a menu shaped as much by people as it is by ingredients.

Built by Experience, Backed by Vision
The restaurant’s third co-founder, Rob Corrigan, brings a strategic and community-driven lens to the business. A Waterloo Region-based entrepreneur and advisor, Corrigan was instrumental in recognizing the potential of Odd Duck’s early pop-up dinners and helping evolve them into a permanent concept – one designed to bring a more elevated, yet approachable, dining experience to the region. Together, the trio combines over four decades of hospitality experience with a shared goal: to build something intentionally different.

A Bar Program Gaining Global Attention
The beverage program is further shaped by Bar Manager Emma Osmond, who has been with Odd Duck since before opening. Her work has earned national and international recognition, including being named the Canadian National Finalist in the 2026 Vero Bartender competition and competing globally in Italy, as well as participation in the Tales of the Cocktail apprenticeship program in New Orleans. Her cocktails, alongside an evolving non-alcoholic program, are developed in close collaboration with the kitchen, mirroring the same ingredient-driven and exploratory approach.

Next-Generation Hospitality
At its core, Odd Duck is built on a people-first ethos that begins with the team. The restaurant operates on a no-tipping model, designed to create income stability, equity, and a healthier work environment across both front and back of house. Paired with benefits, paid sick days, and a focus on mental well-being, this approach has fostered a culture where staff are empowered to be themselves which results in a dining room that feels relaxed, genuine, and deeply welcoming. Guests often describe the experience in three words: welcoming, flavourful, and unexpected.

Built by Hand, Rooted in Community
Located in the Victoria Park neighbourhood of downtown Kitchener, Odd Duck is as much a reflection of its community as it is of its cuisine. The space itself was largely built by the founders, including handcrafted live-edge tables made from a single maple tree sourced from family land, and a bar designed and constructed in-house. Surrounded by independent businesses and a growing residential core, the restaurant has become both a neighbourhood fixture and a destination for diners from across Ontario and beyond.

Momentum Following Michelin Recognition
Since being added to the Michelin Guide, Odd Duck has seen guest demand more than double, drawing increased attention from Toronto diners, out-of-town visitors, and international guests alike. The recognition has accelerated growth but the philosophy remains unchanged: stay curious, stay fluid, and keep building what’s next.

About Odd Duck
Odd Duck is a Kitchener-based restaurant and bottle shop offering an ever-evolving, wine-driven dining experience. Rooted in a people-first philosophy, the restaurant combines a collaborative kitchen model, a constantly changing menu, and a focus on small-producer wines to create a style of dining that is dynamic, expressive, and intentionally different. Led by founders Wes Klassen, Jon Rennie, and Rob Corrigan, Odd Duck is known for its fluid approach to food, its commitment to ethical sourcing, and its reimagining of what modern hospitality can look like.

THE RIVALS OF AMZIAH KING arrives in theatres August 21, 2026 via Elevation Pictures. Today, we get a new Trailer!

Written & directed by: Andrew Patterson
Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Angelina LookingGlass, Cole Sprouse, Scott Shepherd, Rob Morgan, Tony Revolori, Jake Horowitz and Kurt Russell

Deep within the backwoods of rural Oklahoma, charismatic and musically gifted Amziah King herds a bluegrass-playing band of misfits while overseeing the premier honey-making operation in town. When Amziah’s estranged foster daughter unexpectedly returns, Amziah leaps at the possibility to renew connection and create a family business. But the honey game is ruthless, and Amziah’s rivals threaten to destroy everything he has built.

(Photo/video credit: Elevation Pictures)

The final night of Netflix is a Joke Fest. THE ROAST OF KEVIN HART went LIVE from Kia Forum, and the some of the biggest names in comedy held Kevin’s feet to the fire.

Hosted by Shane Gillis, the two were joined onstage by roasters Pete Davidson, Chelsea Handler, Draymond Green, Tony Hinchcliffe, Regina Hall, Sheryl Underwood, Jeff Ross, Big Jay Oakerson and Na’im Lynn. Special surprise guests—former roastee Tom Brady along with Usher, Lizzo, Venus & Serena Williams,

Teyana Taylor, Katt Williams and Kevin’s best friend, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson—had the crowd roaring.

Also laughing from the audience were Jennifer Lopez, Tiffany Haddish, Tom Segura, Jay Pharoah, Hasan Minaj, Jimmy O Yang, Jay Shetty, Mo Amer, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Eric Ándre, Deon Cole, Bert Kreisher and Funny AF winner Ron Taylor.

And of course, Mother’s Day wouldn’t be complete without Kevin’s wife Eniko sitting front and center!

The Departure Festival + Conference 2026 has kicked off officially in Toronto, running now till May 10, 2026. The Festival is an intersection of music, art, business, culture, and technology that features concerts, panel discussions and movies, with the Depature Honours Gala at Koerner Hall paying tribute to accomplishments of notable Canadian talent. Several marquee names were in-attendance at the Festival and Conference, including Maggie Kang, Sarah McLachlan, Jacob Tierney, Sum 41‘s Deryck Whibley, Lilly Singh, and more.

The Team, including Justin Waldman, Genevieve Walker and special contributor Angela McLean, provide some highlights from the Festival:

POWER BALLAD – Mr. Will

New to the Departure Festival + Conference this year are film screenings and the Festival kicked off with this high-profile feature. Writer/Director John Carney has brought us some classics like ONCE and SING STREET, here he’s back with another Musical Dramedy, with blockbuster talent in POWER BALLAD. We meet Rick Power (Paul Rudd), a wedding singer who despite having had a record deal in his younger days, never quite propelled so stardom. He crosses paths with Danny Wilson (Nick Jonas) at a gig and they hang out together in a jam session which inspires a song that ignites Danny‘s career with a smash hit. The problem is, Rick never gets credit for this and the Film has him grappling with this and he plots his plan to get justice for this when even his wife and daughter fail to believe him.

The Film shifts tonally from comedic to heartfelt with grace, and who knew Rudd had such a fantastic voice and that Jonas had such acting chops? POWER BALLAD ultimately is a story of a man who must come to terms with his dreams never coming true, and in the face of losing his shot a second time, a fire gets lit within for him not to lose his chance at recognition, especially when it comes to a song that has such a deep personal attachment to him.

Attendees were gifted commemorative guitar picks from the Film even! Cineplex Pictures release POWER BALLAD June 5, 2026.

JACOB TIERNEY – Angela McLean

Much like the global phenomenon that is HEATED RIVALRY, its Soundtrack and Score have taken off and continues to unite an entire fandom. Series Writer/Director/Creator Jacob Tierney,, Composer Peter Peter, and Music Supervisor Scotty Taylor joined Variety Executive Music Dditor Jem Aswad to share the stories behind the songs and sounds behind the beloved series at Bluma Appel Theatre.

“This is the most music I’ve ever put in anything,” said Tierney. “Even when we were wrong [working together] we were on the right track.” It was also Peter’s decision to have less of a Score in the final episode. Recalled Tierney, he said, “‘Let it be quiet,’ and I was like, you’re right.”

We learned that they were shocked to get rights to Feist’s “My Moon My Man”, and they were very intentional about avoiding big hit songs.

CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! AN EPIC SINGALONG WITH EXTRA SPECIAL GUEST SARAH MCLACHLAN – Justin Waldman

We were fortunate enough to attend a very special Choir! Choir! Choir! performance with a special appearance from legendary Sarah McLachlan at Massey Hall. If you’ve never been to a Choir! Choir! Choir! show, we have our two hosts who teach the audience how to sing, making THEM the choir, learning our roles and pitch etc. It is karaoke, but done with roughly 2500 people – an interactive experience that transcends words and proves to be something that has to be seen to be believed. It was highlighted and advertised as being culminated with a performance of McLachlan’s “Angel” which she came out and performed with the entirety of Massey Hall backing her as the choir, no less than three times and was a near out-of-body experience being a part of that shared experience.

GOING GLOBAL: SCALING CULTURE WITH RUSSELL PETERS – JUSTIN WALDMAN

It was amazing catching Going Global: Scaling Culture with Russell Peters, where the funnyman talked about anything and everything, including a live roast (at the behest of the person asking for it). Nothing was off topic for Russell as he laid into what it meant to be a ‘Canadian Comedian’ despite the fact that he left Canada and moved to the US over a decade ago. Meanwhile others like Seth Rogen, Mike Myers, and Jim Carrey don’t get referred to as the “Canadian Comedian”, yet he somehow still gets that moniker. He was quick to make quips back at moderator and interviewer – Mark Strong – who grew-up with Peters and have been professional friends for some time.

Peters talked about one of his mentors being Larry Horowitz, as he stated “when I started doing Comedy in ’89, Larry Horowitz was who I looked up to, he would do the same set every week but really delivered it. He taught me how to polish and sell and I needed to make that my blueprint”. He then talked about the evolving scene and how he doesn’t particularly trust Comedians and doesn’t consider them friends – and especially not people in LA with the quip of “I don’t consider any of the LA people, my friends. Anyone I would trust is in New York. I’d call people here but they’re broke”. Watching the conversation was more like being a “fly on the wall” as two friends chat intimately.

FROM VISION TO PHENOMENON: INSIDE KPOP DEMON HUNTERS – Justin Waldman

We were lucky enough to attend a very earnest conversation with Academy Award winner Maggie Kang, moderated and conducted by Tim Chan about KPop Demon Hunters, its global success, its cultural signifance, and how Sheridan College (Kang is an alumni) played a critical part of it all.

Kang herself was taken back by how well and quickly KPop Demon Hunters resonated with audiences, when asked how early on she knew then movie would be a hit. She said, “It was kind of soon as soon as the Movie dropped, as so much content was being made”. “If an audience finds it we could be okay. And they found it very fast!”.  

The conversation then centered around Sheridan College, and if her parents had a different path for her. She said candidly, “I’m the second child of two. My sister got it a lot [specifically referring to the notion that she should’ve done something parent-approved]. With me, they knew early on I had an artistic ability. Thankfully, my dad is a huge cinephile, one of the first members of Cinematheque Toronto”.

This continued into how her parents, specifically her dad, helped shape her and lead her down the career path she has taken. “My dad introduced me to Animation. After I graduated Sheridan, I was scouted by Dreamworks and two months later I was on a plane to LA and have been there since. I got into animation because I like storytelling. It was a way for me to become a Filmmaker”.

Further tidbits were shared about Dreamworks as well, including a “Shrek Test” which is their version of a stress test. It was shortly after Shrek 2 came out, and she was tasked with creating a fun and creative way to get Shrek and Donkey out of a situation as her interview.

The conversation then pivoted back to KPop Demon Hunters, and Kang was asked if we’d ever hear any of the unreleased songs, which she quickly shut-down, as we learned once the songs are killed, they’re killed. The conversation ended with Mayor Olivia Chow coming out and presenting Kang with the Key to the City (one of the highest honours a Torontonian can receive). met with great surprise by Kang!

I LOVE BOOSTERS – Justin Waldman

If you’ve seen Boots Riley’s output of Tlevision Series and Movies, I’m a Virgo and Sorry to Bother You, then you know what kind of surrealist anti-capitalist trip he’s going to take you on with his newest outing, I Love Boosters. It is flashy, stylized, and draped in colour pops that only Riley knows how to pull off so effortlessly

He then decides to take you into a whole other dimension and flip everything on its head. I Love Boosters, premiering at Departure Festival + Conference, is unlike anything we’ve seen before. It combines multiple genres and styles of film making across the board to create an over-the-top, incredible masterwork that is surely going to be divisive but leave a lasting impression that reminds you why Riley is the genius he rightfully carries himself as.

DEPARTURE HONOURS – Mr. Will and Angela McLean

More on the Awards Gala which took place at Koerner Hall May 7, 2026 here.

Some more Highlights with key moments from this year’s Departure Festival + Conference:

Learn more here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Justin Waldman/Genevieve Walker/Angela McLean)

With a remarkable career spanning over six decades, Sir Elton John has received almost every accolade imaginable, being an EGOT. He added to his list of accolades last night in Toronto as he received the Glenn Gould Prize at the 15th edition of the gala, held at Great Canadian Casino Resort.

The Glenn Gould Prize is recognized as one of the world’s most prestigious international cultural honours. Established in 1987, it awards a living individual of any nationality or creative discipline whose lifetime body of work has profoundly enriched the human condition and reflects the innovative spirit of legendary Canadian pianist Glenn Gould. The Prize includes a CDN $100,000 award for the Laureate. In keeping with the Prize’s deep commitment to mentorship, the Laureate also personally selects a young artist to receive the CDN $25,000 Glenn Gould Protégé Prize.

At the commencement of the Gala, John after being seated with longtime partner David Furnish, was seen in an introduction video explaining the profound influence pianist Glenn Gould had on him musically. The evening was capped-off with John on stage with a group of specially-curated Canadian artists paying tribute to him throughout the night for a rendition of “Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road”.

Canadian mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo was hand-selected by John to receive the  Glenn Gould Protégé Prize as well.

The Glenn Gould Foundation which focuses on fostering innovation with education access and mental health resources, received at $25,000 donation from the Great Canadian Casino Resort, prior to the Gala.

In attendance for the Gala were:

Eric McCormack
Diana Krall
Sarah McLachlan
The Beaches
Ron Sexsmith
Jeremy Dutcher
LOONY
Emily D’Angelo
Ryan Wang
Noah Parets
Saya Gray
The Rt. Hon. Kim Campbell

Some highlights from the Red Carpet:

Learn more about the Glenn Gould Foundation here.

(Photo/viideo credit: Mr. Will Wong)

THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA 2 just edges out some stiff competition in its second week to retain top spot at the Box Office. Timed perfectly for a second weekend on Mother’s Day, it takes $41 million from 4,200 theatres for 20th Century Studios, taking it to $142 million domestically already.

MORTAL KOMBAT II debuts with set to make $38.5 million from 3,503 theatres for Warner Bros. It gets a 65% on the Tomatometer and by comparison, its predecessor opened with $21 million in 2021, making it the most commercially and critically successful live-action film in the franchise to date.

Third is MICHAEL with an impressive $36.5 million in its third weekend out, taking it to $239 million.

In fourth is THE SHEEP DETECTIVES with $14.9 million from 3,457 theatres for Amazon MGM Studios, garnering an impressive 93% on the Tomatometer.

Rounding things out is BILLIE EILISH: HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D) with $8 million for Paramount Pictures. The Concert film gets 93% on the Tomatometer.

Prime Video Canada has partnered with local hotspot Susie’s Rise and Dine on a limited-time only milkshake to celebrate the highly anticipated release of Off Campus, coming to Prime Video on Wednesday, May 13 2026.

Inspired by the iconic diner hangouts at Malone’s, the exclusive Off Campus Milkshake is made with cereal-infused milk, topped with whipped cream and cereal pieces, and available in-store only from Wednesday, May 13 to Sunday, May 17, 2026.

If you do stop by, share the experience by tagging:

@primevideoca

@susiestoronto

Off Campus is just the beginning of an exciting summer of YA content on Prime Video, with Every Year After and Elle also on the horizon. Stay tuned for more to come!

Get to know our hero of Eternia in a new featurette about the iconic character, He-Man. Masters of the Universe from Amazon MGM Studios and Mattel Studios, based on the iconic franchise, will be released theatrically on June 5, 2026.

Watch: “Who is He-Man?” Featurette:

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE is a new, live-action adventure movie based on Mattel’s classic 80’s toy brand.

He-Man has existed across cartoons, toys, comics, and films, making it a shared reference point for multi-generational fans.

The film has a universally appealing story focusing on heroic transformation, it is about finding the power within.

The film delivers heart-pounding action, spectacle, and epic visual effects.

STARRING: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, James Purefoy, Morena Baccarin,

Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Charlotte Riley, Featuring Kristen Wiig as the voice of “Roboto”

with Jared Leto and Idris Elba

DIRECTOR: Travis Knight

SCREENPLAY: Chris Butler and Aaron Nee & Adam Nee & Dave Callaham

STORY: Aaron Nee & Adam Nee and Alex Litvak & Michael Finch

BASED ON: MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE by MATTEL

PRODUCED BY: Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Robbie Brenner, DeVon Franklin

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS:Ynon Kreiz, Bill Bannerman, David Bloomfield

GENRE: Sci-fi Action Adventure

RUNTIME: 132 minutes

In MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE, Director Travis Knight brings the legendary franchise back to the big screen in this epic live-action adventure. After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam (Nicholas Galitzine) back to Eternia where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor (Jared Leto). To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela (Camila Mendes) and Duncan/Man-At-Arms (Idris Elba), and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe.

Kesha serves “ORIGAMI!” today, her latest track commemorating the beginning of a widely celebrated and anticipated new freedom era, a “celebration of survival, liberation and radical joy.”

Doused in fun double-entendres, the sexcapade anthem comes ahead of THE FREEDOM TOUR, a 25-date North American headline run starting May 23. Promoted by Live Nation, the tour will feature special guests CHROMEO on all dates, plus Sizzy Rocket, MEEK and Erika Jayne on select dates. In addition to her headline run, Kesha will be performing at All Thing Go Festival in Toronto On June 6 and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Tennessee on June 14, 2026.

For more information, go to: http://www.keshaofficial.com

Adding to an already massive summer, Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival has officially unveiled details for its iconic 2026 SuperJam, this year helmed by Kesha and titled KESHA PRESENTS: SUPERJÂM ESOTERÍCA: THE ALCHEMY OF POP. Set for Saturday, June 13 in This Tent, the once-in-a-lifetime collaborative performance will feature Kesha joined by an eclectic lineup of special guests including Margo Price, Blondshell, Chromeo, Del Water Gap, Grouplove, Mountain Grass Unit, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Wyatt Flores, and more surprise guests to be announced. Limited tickets on-sale now exclusively via Bonnaroo.com.

“ORIGAMI!” is a celebration of sex,” KESHA shares “wherever and with whoever you choose to have it with! It’s about embracing freedom and self-love that we all deserve.”

Following the raw, rebellious energy of last year’s Tits Out Tour, global pop icon Kesha will return later this month with her most powerful live experience yet. Speaking on The Freedom Tour, the GRAMMY® nominated artist exclaims, “this summer we are reclaiming our bodies, our voices, and our joy. We have survived. Now we get to be free. Let’s be free together. I want to know what freedom feels like, with all of you”

More than a concert, The Freedom Tour is a declaration. After years of transformation, healing, and creative rebirth, Kesha is stepping into a new era—one defined by radical self-expression, spiritual resilience, and rebellious joy. The Freedom Tour will bring fans into a high-voltage world where glitter meets grit, pop anthems meet spiritual awakening, and survival becomes a celebration.

“I’ve lived through the fire,” says Kesha. “This tour is about what comes after. Freedom isn’t just leaving something behind—it’s discovering that what you have lived through has made you magnificently who you are”

Known for turning her live shows into ecstatic communal rituals, Kesha promises a spectacle that blends massive pop production with intimate moments of truth. Expect anthems, surreal visuals, cathartic sing-alongs, and the kind of emotional release that transforms arenas into spiritual safe places.

For a generation that has danced through heartbreak, fought for identity, and chosen joy, The Freedom Tour is a movement. Kesha has long been an advocate and voice for the outsiders, misfits, and survivors. With The Freedom Tour, she embraces it all—creating a space where fans can scream, cry, heal, and celebrate together.

Over her career, Kesha has earned 10 top 10 singles, billions of streams, two #1 albums, four #1 songs on top 40 radio and nearly 40 million followers across social media. Unapologetic and unwavering in her beliefs and message of love and unity, Kesha is a refreshing beacon of strength and self-love for survivors all around the world. Garnering a fierce and loving diverse and socially engaged audience who passionately believe in the messages behind her music, Kesha continues to sell out shows across the world, while critics continue to champion her music. A staunch advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community and animal welfare through various organizations since the start of her career, Kesha remains one of the truest and most authentic artists around today, a true testament to her staying power and ability to lead with love and inclusion, while bringing the party everywhere she goes.

In 2025, she released “.” (Period), which marked her first new album as an independent artist, and was met by worldwide critical praise. Recent singles from this new era include “BOY CRAZY. (Ft. Jade),” “ATTENTION! (Ft. Slayyyter & Rose Gray)” and “JOYRIDE” all released via Kesha Records, where she plans to release more music later this year as an independent artist and master of her own creative endeavors.

“ORIGAMI!” is out everywhere now.

THE FREEDOM TOUR 2026 DATES:

Sat May 23 – Chula Vista, CA – North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre †

Sun May 24 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum †

Wed May 27 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord †

Fri May 29 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena †

Sat May 30 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre †

Mon Jun 1 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre †

Wed Jun 3 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater †

Fri Jun 5 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre †
Sat June 6 – Toronto, ON – All Things Go Festival *

Mon Jun 8 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater †

Wed Jun 10 – Raleigh, NC – Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek †
Sat Jun 13 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo SuperJam: Kesha Presents: Superjâm Esoteríca – The Alchemy of Pop *

Sun June 14 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo Festival *

Fri Jul 3 – Leeds, UK – Roundhay Park #

Sun Jul 5 – Margate, UK – Dreamland Festival *

Tue Jul 7 – Cork, IE – Live at the Marquee ^

Fri Jul 10 – London, UK – BST Hyde Park #

Wed Jul 15 – Quebec, QC – Festival d’Été de Québec *

Mon Aug 3 – Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater ‡

Wed Aug 5 – Rogers, AR – Walmart AMP ‡

Fri Aug 7 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion ‡

Sun Aug 9 – Austin, TX – Germania Insurance Amphitheater ‡

Wed Aug 12 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater ‡

Fri Aug 14 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live ‡

Sat Aug 15 – Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium ‡

Tue Aug 18 – Saratoga Springs, NY – Albany Med Health System at SPAC §

Wed Aug 19 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center §

Fri Aug 21 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center §

Sat Aug 22 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena ^ §

Tue Aug 25 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake §

Wed Aug 26 – Grand Rapids, MI – Acrisure Amphitheater §

Sat Aug 29 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre §

Sun Aug 30 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center §

† Chromeo & Sizzy Rocket Supporting

‡ Chromeo & MEEK Supporting

§ Chromeo & Erika Jayne Supporting

^ without Chromeo

# performance with Pitbull

• Festival Appearance

Zuffa Boxing returns with a highly anticipated lightweight rematch between Edwin De Los Santos and Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela on Sunday, June 28, which headlines an eight-fight event from The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The three-fight main card will stream live at 9pm ET/6pm PT, exclusively on Paramount+.

Tickets for ZUFFA BOXING 08: DE LOS SANTOS VS. VALENZUELA 2 at The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will go on sale Friday, May 22 at 1pm ET/10am PT via Ticketmaster.com. An exclusive presale will begin Thursday, May 21 at 1pm ET/10am PT. Learn more about pre-sale opportunities at zuffaboxing.com/register.

The main event features Dominican southpaw De Los Santos (17-2, 15 KOs) against the Mexican-born Valenzuela (15-3, 9 KOs) in a 10-round rematch of their memorable 2022 Fight of the Year contender. In their first meeting, De Los Santos stepped in on one day’s notice and earned a sensational TKO victory over Valenzuela, who was a heavy favorite. The fight was nonstop action from start to finish, with the southpaws trading knockdowns in the second round. De Los Santos scored another knockdown in the third, securing the KO after a furious follow-up wobbled Valenzuela.

In the co-main event, Omar Trinidad (20-0-2, 14 KOs) of Los Angeles takes on former world titlist Jerwin Ancajas (38-4-2, 25 KOs) of the Philippines in a 10-round featherweight scrap. Following a dominating Zuffa Boxing debut against Max Ornelas, the 30-year-old Trinidad will face the most experienced opponent of his career in Ancajas, who reigned as super flyweight champion for more than five years.

Opening the main card on Paramount+, Sacramento’s “Sugar” Cain Sandoval (17-1, 15 KOs) will take on Southern California standout Brandun Lee (30-0, 23 KOs) in a 10-round fight. The 23-year-old Sandoval looks to bounce back following his first career loss against Julian Rodriguez earlier this year in the inaugural Zuffa Boxing event.

Fans can stream the full eight-fight Zuffa Boxing card with a Paramount+ subscription at no additional cost in Canada, the U.S., Latin America and Brazil. The event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the UK and Ireland.

Additional information on the event will be announced in the coming weeks.