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Kanye West, Lady Gaga Announce Full Slate of “Fame Kills” Dates

9/15/09, 9:49 am EST

Photo: Strauss/WireImage

So much for Kanye West’s admittedly much-needed break from work: after stunning the Video Music Awards by storming the stage during Taylor Swift’s Best Female Video acceptance speech, he revealed on last night’s Jay Leno Show premiere that he hadn’t really taken time to mourn the loss of his mother, Donda, who died in November 2007. “I’ve never taken the time off to really — you know, just music after music and tour after tour,” he said.

Yet West has announced another tour: the full slate of dates for his “Fame Kills Starring Kanye West and Lady Gaga” trek have been confirmed (full list is after the jump). West’s road companion — recent RS cover star Gaga — also had a big night at the VMAs: she stunned the crowd with her trademark out-of-this-world outfits and a bloody performance of “Paparazzi,” and took home a Best New Artist award.

Lady Gaga’s wild style: photos of her most outrageous outfits.

Their joint trek launches November 10th in Phoenix, Arizona and stretches into 2010. Presale for the “Fame Kills” tour, which doesn’t leave a major media market unvisited, begins tomorrow, September 16th, while the general onsale kicks off September 19th.

Considering half of the United States is pretty peeved at West right now, the timing of the presale isn’t ideal. As Rolling Stone previously reported, despite Kanye’s thicker resume of outrageous VMA moments and a couple more Grammys on his mantle, the rapper insists that he and Gaga will share equal billing on the trek. “She’s talented and so incredible that she’s not an opening act. We’re doing it together, with no opening act,” West said.

“Fame Kills Starring Kanye West and Lady Gaga”
Nov. 10 – Phoenix, AZ @ US Airways Center
Nov. 11 – San Diego, CA @ Vegas Arena
Nov. 13 – Las Vegas, NV @ Madalay Bay Events Center
Nov. 15 – Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
Nov. 16 – Los Angeles, CA @ Staples Center
Nov. 18 – Sacramento, CA @ ARCO Arena
Nov. 19 – San Jose, CA @ HP Pavilion
Nov. 24 – Vancouver, BC @ General Motors Place
Nov. 26 – Calgary, AB @ Pengrowth Saddledome
Nov. 28 – Edmonton, AB @ Rexall Place
Nov. 29 – Saskatoon, SK @ Credit Union Centre
Dec. 2 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
Dec. 4 – St. Louis, MO @ Scottrade Center
Dec. 9 – Miami, FL @ American Airlines Arena
Dec. 11 – Atlanta, GA @ Philips Arena
Dec. 12 – Greensboro, NC @ Greensboro Coliseum Complex
Dec. 13 – Norfolk, VA @ Scope
Dec. 16 – Worcester, MA @ DCU Center
Dec. 18 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wachovia Center
Dec. 19 – Baltimore, MD @ 1st Mariner Arena
Dec. 20 – Buffalo, NY @ HSBC Arena
Dec. 22 – E. Rutherford, NJ @ IZOD Center
Dec. 26 – Hartford, CT @ XL Center
Dec. 30 – Washington, DC @ Verizon Center
Jan. 3 – Uniondale, NY @ Nassau Coliseum
Jan. 6 – Toronto, ON @ Air Canada Centre
Jan. 8 – Kanata, ON@ Scotiabank Place
Jan. 11 – Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
Jan. 14 – Auburn Hills, MI @ Palace of Auburn Hills
Jan. 16 – Chicago, IL @ United Center
Jan. 19 – New Orleans, LA @ New Orleans Arena
Jan. 21 – San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center
Jan. 22 – Houston, TX @ Toyota Center
Jan. 24 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center


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bob | 9/15/2009, 10:25 am EST

music is dead

redsoul | 9/15/2009, 10:26 am EST

wow,blaming you’re mom on you’re outburst trying to squash a teenager…

and if you wanna be booed by fans during these dates depending on a “best new artist” for your shield?

better be ready

Humph | 9/15/2009, 10:44 am EST

I suppose I’ll just be uncharacteristically grateful that they’re not coming to my town. Now, I won’t be conflicted by my love and appreciation for the immensely talented Lady GaGa and my current disdain for the also talented, yet a$$holic Kanye West. Otherwise, it’d be a tough call for me right now!

Papa | 9/15/2009, 11:16 am EST

seeing “immensly talented” and lady gaga in the same sentence makes my stomach turn

Kevin | 9/15/2009, 11:34 am EST

Lady Gaga; I really hate that guy.

summer | 9/15/2009, 11:42 am EST

I will never by a ticket to anything this guy does again. Not ever give him a dime of my money.

NST | 9/15/2009, 11:44 am EST

Great news. Can’t wait for this! Kanye didn’t kill anyone, yea it was bad what he did. But seriously, let’s move on! The man’s repertoire speaks for itself. His first 3 albums all got nominated for “ALBUM OF THE YEAR”, and in the span of just 4 little years, he’s won 12 GRAMMYS! So please save the crap, the man’s an ass, but a talented ass, and this time he has truly learned!

Eynak | 9/15/2009, 11:47 am EST

Waahhhhh! It’s all someone else’s fault!

Hope you and Lady can play to the 150 ticket sales / show.
If GaGa has a brain and a manager she’s already ditched you, fool!

lila | 9/15/2009, 11:49 am EST

all you haters shut the hell up.
honestly, you should like an artist based on his music and accomplishments, not his personality traits. Yeah, they play a part, however, a very very tiny part. I will be going to this tour, solely because they are both extraordinary artists and performers, and it will be definitely a show i will never forget.

-stop hating, he said sorry 3 times already, it goes to show that society is unforgiving. SMH.

lila | 9/15/2009, 11:49 am EST

all you haters shut the hell up.
honestly, you should like an artist based on his music and accomplishments, not his personality traits. Yeah, they play a part, however, a very very tiny part. I will be going to this tour, solely because they are both extraordinary artists and performers, and it will be definitely a show i will never forget.

-stop hating, he said sorry 3 times already, it goes to show that society is unforgiving. SMH.

steve | 9/15/2009, 12:03 pm EST

He was hating on the results of the award for best female video, I guess he forgot its the public (the people that buy his albums,pay to go to his shows) that vote. So by him complaining and bit*hing it just goes to show how ungrateful he is.

SADARIAS | 9/15/2009, 12:10 pm EST

He said “I’m sorry,” but his actions do not come without consequences. I thought the co-headlining concept was cool because GaGa is really exciting and Kanye is a very talented artist and has produced a handful really good records. As much as I want to cover “Heartless”, I can’t just say ‘no harm, no foul’ this time.

Jai | 9/15/2009, 12:24 pm EST

Can’t wait for this. People need to get over the Kanye thing, he said sorry, let’s move on. It’s not that deep.

Anonymous | 9/15/2009, 12:45 pm EST

Steve,

The public does NOT vote on who gets to win the VMA’s (with the Viewers Choice award, the only exception.)

Cindy | 9/15/2009, 1:53 pm EST

Looks like a good tour that I would like to attend to, even though I still think Kanye is a “douche” doesn’t mean that I’ll miss my opportunity to see Gaga live. :]

Wha? | 9/15/2009, 3:13 pm EST

Hard to move on in light of this. Thought dillweed was taking time off to … whatever.

How utterly phony his “apology” seems now that he needs more money from people.

duke | 9/15/2009, 3:22 pm EST

After that MTV VMA Preformance I’d like to see Ga Ga.

duke | 9/15/2009, 3:22 pm EST

After that MTV VMA Preformance I’d like to see Ga Ga.

Tiff | 9/15/2009, 3:52 pm EST

I would love to see gaga live but will have to wait until she goes on tour with someone other than kayne. He is ruining it for her

Discgoesmic | 9/15/2009, 5:16 pm EST

Do the UK have any dates for this tour?

ScooterDude | 9/15/2009, 5:35 pm EST

I was really really stoked about this concert, but the whole Kanye-Taylor thing definitely changed that. He made sure to apologize a good 4 times so people would attend his shows. Hah. Better luck next time. I really can’t see myself paying probably $80+ on tickets just to boost his ego even more. If anything, I’m predicting that everyone will leave once Kanye comes on. I just might go now lol.

anonymous | 9/15/2009, 5:57 pm EST

Kayne west is a jerk

amber | 9/15/2009, 6:43 pm EST

i think im going to go to this just for gaga thou cuz of what did did to taylor

amber | 9/15/2009, 6:43 pm EST

i think im going to go to this just for gaga thou cuz of what did did to taylor

Dinora | 9/15/2009, 8:27 pm EST

Ya really need to get over it!! He said he was sorry.. GET OVER IT!! I will be in the building 01/24..DALLAS BAYBY!!!!!

nik | 9/15/2009, 8:45 pm EST

who cares what kanye said………he was right…………………he was wrong because she was on stage but people need to get over it

Anonymous | 9/15/2009, 8:48 pm EST

Lady Gaga seriously needs to reconsider this. She can tour on her own, but I will say that I like the idea of bruising Kanyes ego by half the theatre walking out or showing up later if he opens first.

Janice | 9/15/2009, 9:07 pm EST

Wow! Would love to see Lady Gaga. But Kanye West, he’s nothing but a trouble-making loser!!!

KANYE IS THE BEST | 9/15/2009, 9:49 pm EST

What is everyone smoking? kanye west is the most revelent amazing artist in the world today! you would be a fool to miss him life. He made a mistake but get over it people its not like he did anything that bad!! Chill out and get over it. KANYE YOU ROCK!!!!

Christina | 9/15/2009, 10:49 pm EST

well its not anything big but its not the fact rather he appoligized or not its the fact that he ruined her biggest night of her life and it was a once in a lifetime event for her and she will never get another change to get a FIRST TIME acceptance of an award like that he is an ass whole for doing what he did for sure but gaga rocks my socks so i will be going only for her support!

kayne who? | 9/15/2009, 10:50 pm EST

I’m so glad I’ve never wasted my money on this douche…

kanyes wife | 9/15/2009, 11:05 pm EST

OMG!!! I love kanye and yes he did overdue it at the VMAs but its done already that was so last sunday!! I love you kanye and I will be at the concert!!! And if you don’t like kanye you don’t know what a real artist is!!!
Taylor should stick to tha CMAs where she belongs!!!
I love you kanye

Jesse James | 9/15/2009, 11:10 pm EST

Its a safe bet that every fool on here that says they wont go to his show now has neither BEEN to one of his shows or BOUGHT one of his CD’s! Who Cares about the haters, Kanye Rules and this show will sellout . . . period!

lol at pop music | 9/16/2009, 1:21 am EST

once the fashion trend moves to another group, it is easier to see just how souless most of the music is. Remember how long it took to reveal how terrible most 80s music was until after the decade had passed? It’s always the same.

Anonymous | 9/16/2009, 1:58 am EST

i’d watch if only they would come here!

Keith | 9/16/2009, 2:16 am EST

People hating on Kanye are so ignorant. It amazes me. I can’t wait until they come to Vancouver, it’s gonna be a great show.

jordache | 9/16/2009, 5:09 am EST

i live in new zealand and evryone here wants to know where the kayne is that first started spitting rhymes without out all the ego and arrogance. seriously whats happened to this dude? to much fame?

Queen laQueefa | 9/16/2009, 7:05 am EST

Keith like cock much?

dave | 9/16/2009, 8:23 am EST

Hi is jerk

asianboy | 9/16/2009, 9:04 am EST

anyone knows how much for the ticket ?

samira | 9/16/2009, 9:12 am EST

I agree with him and beyonce deserves that reward, he just said his opinoin so it is not a big deal and let it go.

kanye'sgotohell | 9/16/2009, 12:03 pm EST

you people that agree with him are as nasty as he is. HOW IN HELL could you think what he did is ok? HE IS A CLASS A ASS HOLE AND NEEDS TO VANISH.

Ben K. | 9/16/2009, 12:20 pm EST

Are you people kidding me?!? All he did was get up on stage and state his opinion. I don’t know why everyone has to stand up and defend Taylor Swift, she can do that for herself. She has let the issue go, so why can’t you. The man made a mistake, and he was drinking, he said sorry, move on please! The show will be awesome, and Kanye West is one of the greatest right now, I would definitely spend my money to see the show.

Glenn | 9/16/2009, 12:29 pm EST

how can people be moaning that he said he was taking time off, then announced a tour?

do u think this was planned overnight? all those dates? all those venues?

prob known about it for weeks!!!

Glenn | 9/16/2009, 12:32 pm EST

and hey what great timing seeing as all publicity is good publicity!!

all ive heard on the radio since sunday is kanye tunes! very clever man!!

BR | 9/16/2009, 12:35 pm EST

Kanye West is a freaking idiot for doing what he did. He needs to grow up. you don’t interupt an acceptance speach to state your opionion, that is very disrespectfull. I’m suprised anybody would defend him

neena | 9/16/2009, 1:06 pm EST

forgive and forget, all u grudge holders calm down – did the world end? No it didnt and he apologized! Kanye is an amazing performer and no of u can make a case against that and thats why everyone is going to that concert! Lady Gaga is absolutely amazing and talented she is No.1 on run and i cant wait to see this effin amazing concert!!! GO KANYE AND GO GAGA !!! LOVE THEM BOTH!

neena | 9/16/2009, 1:08 pm EST

BTW TAYLOR IS AWESOME AND I LOVE THAT SONG!

jlynn | 9/16/2009, 1:18 pm EST

Is San Diego Vegas Arena really Viejas Arena??

Megan | 9/16/2009, 1:40 pm EST

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHERE AND WHEN I CAN BUY SOME TICKETS????

Unusual18 | 9/16/2009, 4:42 pm EST

I just wanna go to see Gaga, I’ve never liked Kanye at all, but I really want to see her.

Texan | 9/16/2009, 4:46 pm EST

Kayne needs to learn to be more humble. I bet his mother, if she was still alive would of been so embrass. I don’t like him. His rude an RUDE!

TheSlovak | 9/16/2009, 5:48 pm EST

Kanye SUX !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mike | 9/16/2009, 6:14 pm EST

What heck is wrong with all of you haters out there.. You guys are all probably haiting on black peoples success.. You guys already knoe how he is.. And taylor got famuse of this.. Aint nobody know who she was anyways…

KANYE ALL THE WAY!!!!!

Normal | 9/16/2009, 6:31 pm EST

“Kanye is a meany, so I is not gonna buy his ticket, duh!” ok tickets are probably gonna sell out quick. Kanye is a big fucking deal, and he just proved it with the taylor swift thing. It’s the biggest thing thats happened since micael jacksons death.

Team Kanye...! | 9/16/2009, 6:38 pm EST

You all know Kanye is really talented over all. He’s already known for his crazy behavior. This is going to be an amazing tour..

Taylor got more fame after this nobody knows who she is…

I love gaga and kanye!

greenluv1322 | 9/16/2009, 8:54 pm EST

YES!!! I love Kanye and Lady Ga Ga! Thank you guys for coming to NC! WE will be there!

Mcfly | 9/16/2009, 9:04 pm EST

People need to get over this shit. He aplogized and she accepted sooo wats the issue. All theses people talkin bout they aint goin anymore im sure they will buy a ticket lol kanye is the shit and he will sellout like he always do

HotRain | 9/16/2009, 10:21 pm EST

The problem with Kanye Waste isn’t that he did it this time, it’s that he has done this several times before. He has also apologized before.

So now, he wants us to forgive him because he was drunk and didn’t take time to grieve the loss of his mother? What does his mother’s death have to do with his opinion on the results? Absolutely NOTHING.

Yes, we can all say “all he did is voice his opinion,” but the point is, that was neither the time nor the place to do it.

He isn’t that talented anyway, considering he owes his initial success to Chaka Khan and her song, not to anything he did with it.

kanye gayfish | 9/17/2009, 1:08 am EST

kanye sux

annabelle | 9/17/2009, 9:58 am EST

Him and lady gaga have had the tour date up for miami for a while and announced it months ago,there’s no way they’re backing down for him to “mourn”.
And the show will definitely sellout here. Whoever thinks this vma thing will make his fans stop paying to see him, you truly are a moron.most of his fans don’t know or care about swift.
You people who are saying “I won’t forgive you”, what world are you living in?you think it matters? You are no one in their eyes, you just keep feeding into their fame and that’s all it comes down to. Worry about your own problems because whatever is going on personally with celebrities should not be a part of your life.

M | 9/17/2009, 12:02 pm EST

So much for that pre-sale then, eh?

EMI | 9/17/2009, 12:38 pm EST

SOooo, is the tour still on??? cause i keep hearing rumors about it being cancelled and tix go on sale tomorrow.. and yes im going to go.. Its all just a publicity stunt so who gives a shit..

Mike Sprite | 9/17/2009, 1:24 pm EST

a few comments down some one made a comment that seeing lady gaga and immensely talented in the same sentence turns their stomach. you my sad friend have probably only heard her songs on the radio which have been twisted and turned by her label to become “popular” try educating yourself on her original acoustic versions and see how amazing talented she is. i bet you didnt know she almost attended julliard did you, no cuz youre talking out of you a$$.

kanyewest!!!!! | 9/17/2009, 6:57 pm EST

yessssss kanye west comin to town
lady gaga cool

kanyewest!!!!! | 9/17/2009, 6:57 pm EST

yessssss kanye west comin to town
lady gaga cool

bryce | 9/17/2009, 10:04 pm EST

I’m definitley going. What kanye did at the vma’s was uncalled for, but that doesn’t change the fact that I like his music.

Xilomen | 9/18/2009, 1:36 am EST

I will ALWAYS and FOREVER be a Kanye fan. That’s the way the cookie crumbles. He wronged. He can make it right. And has made attempts. I want to see Lady Gaga too. But if I go to this this’ll be my third time seeing Kanye LIVE, YAY! Go KANYE! Go Gaga!

Aurelle | 9/18/2009, 3:51 am EST

Wow, what a combination. Is it too much to expect that the show down between two of the biggest PERFORMERS will be explosive? I hope they pull it through – this is like a wet dream for people who love performers who like to put on memorable shows.

YES ITS ME | 9/18/2009, 4:03 am EST

you motherf*ckers are acting like he raped a little kid. Ive seen ruder asswholes than that, but the moment it shows a caucasion female star being told by a black male that he likes the other female song better you guys act like he snatch her in front of the audience and just started beating on her. For everybody who are still talking about obama,SHUT THE HELL UP AND GET OVER IT. Ive seen worser asswholes who were 100percent meaner than this guy, and I dont hear them being talked about as much as this guy.

pooh503 | 9/18/2009, 1:38 pm EST

Stop hatin on kanye!!! Kanye saved rap by himself…nobody cares bout taylor swift country music sucks!!!!!…ye keeps it real..lady gaga is a genius kanye is a genius this maybe as good as the glue in the dark tour!! Everybody that hates kanye now can blow me!!!!

thecatsass | 9/18/2009, 7:01 pm EST

Hell’s yeah I’m goin! People need to STOP blowing stupid shit out of proportion…Get Over It!!! They have.

Brayden | 9/18/2009, 7:14 pm EST

Why is the Saskatoon show no longer on Ticketmaster?!

Brayden | 9/18/2009, 7:14 pm EST

Why is the Saskatoon show no longer on Ticketmaster?!

Anonymous | 9/20/2009, 7:33 pm EST

KANYE IS THE BEST and kanyes wife really need to stop smoking drugs because the drugs are making you extremely delusional even if you say sorry it doesnt mean everyone will forgive you in a day it will take time but i agree with everyone else on the earth Kanye is an AS*HOLE

Anonymous | 9/23/2009, 1:10 am EST

(1)Wow people really wont by a ticket because of this outburst??!! Really people is it that serious??!! Come on now dont be so bitter about somethin that has nothing to do with YOU or HIS MUSIC! (2)Why is he not comin to Kansas City anymore =(

MacDaddy Phill | 9/23/2009, 1:11 am EST

(1)Wow people really wont by a ticket because of this outburst??!! Really people is it that serious??!! Come on now dont be so bitter about somethin that has nothing to do with YOU or HIS MUSIC! (2)Why is he not comin to Kansas City anymore =(

Kanye#1 | 9/23/2009, 6:45 pm EST

First of all what he did was wrong but Kanye has apologized to Taylor and the apologie was accepted so I think that everyone needs to do what Taylor did and move the hell on. Second Kanye is one of the most talented artists of this generation. I will definately be there on Dec. 2 when he will be in Denver. Don’t be fools and pass up one of the most talented artists of this generation.

Dylan | 9/23/2009, 10:42 pm EST

Who cares is Kanye is a tosser I don’t want to fuck the guy I want to listen to his music and his first two albums were phenomenal his third was good and the less said about 808’s the better. ‘Lady’ GaGa on the other hand has no musical talent whatsoever will not be going to this

ericaaaa | 9/24/2009, 8:39 pm EST

for sure i am goin to
be there..SAN JO!
cant wait to see KANYE WEST!
lovvee that guy!
everybody makes mistakes..
so get over his mistake already..

BHLAIR | 9/26/2009, 6:38 pm EST

omg. will yu simple minded idiots get over the VMA’s? its over. its a new week. if you dont like kanye or lady gaga. why did you visit this page? why comment? get a life losers.

Gina.S | 9/28/2009, 10:09 pm EST

really people stop hating
yes kayne is an ass but yes a very talented one at that
and we shouldnt punish lady gagas work and not go just because of him
LOVE LADAY GAGA
you will see me in toronto at the show <3

Palexb | 9/29/2009, 1:08 pm EST

Don’t hate. Kayne is talented and so is Gaga. I’m supporting them both. Besides…

I knew Taylor Swift’s song, but I had no idea who she was. Kanye did her the biggest favor ever at the VMA’s. She’s got potential, but Kanye opened the door to an audience who would never known who she was.

kevin | 10/1/2009, 1:14 pm EST

im definately going to see kanye if the prices arent astronomical if he is commanding jay z prices (100+ for floor seats)i still may go for the fact that kanye doesnt come to greensboro that often and to see the guy in person would be great since i havent really went to a touring concert since the oops i did it again tour

lane | 10/1/2009, 11:37 pm EST

people do funny things when they drink. go home, buy yourself some beers and start saving up for Fame Kills tickets

Mo | 10/2/2009, 11:11 am EST

Kanye is one of the most talented lyricists – not to mention producers – of all time. Disorder is on the menu of everyone’s life. If the best doctor in your city stands up and takes the mic from the mayor and interrupts him while hes receiving an award, and you contract a fatal disease, you are NOT going to hold that against him. I am in fatal need for lyrical genius and momentous swag and my Dr. is the ye.

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