Ella Mai Announced Her “Do You Still Love Me?” North America Tour

Wanjiru Waweru, Jadetimes Contributor

W. Waweru is a Jadetimes News Reporter Covering Entertainment News

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Ella Mai is going to hit the road. The English singer-songwriter has revealed the Do You Still Love Me? North American tour dates with opening acts of Ama & Girlfriend.

The 38-city North American tour would begin July 7 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto. She would continue touring Chicago, Detroit, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia. It would conclude on August 28 at Radio City Music Hall in New York.

Mai’s upcoming tour would promote her third studio album, Do You Still Love Me?.  See Mai’s tour dates.

Ella Mai’s “Do You Still Love Me?” Tour Dates

Jul 7 – Toronto, ON @ Coca-Cola Coliseum

Jul 8 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE Outdoor

Jul 10 – Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed Fairgrounds

Jul 11 – Detroit, MI @ Fox Theatre

Jul 13 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Armory

Jul 16 – Seattle, WA @ WAMU Theater

Jul 18 – San Francisco, CA @ Bill Graham Civic Auditorium

Jul 22 – Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre

Jul 24 – Las Vegas, NV @ Resorts World Theatre

Jul 25 – Mesa, AZ @ Mesa Amphitheatre

Jul 28 – Los Angeles, CA @ Greek Theatre

Jul 29 – San Diego, CA @ The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park

Aug 3 – Austin, TX @ ACL Live at the Moody Theater

Aug 4 – Grand Prairie, TX @ Texas Trust Credit Union Theatre

Aug 5 – Sugar Land, TX @ Smart Financial Centre

Aug 7 – New Orleans, LA @ Saenger Theatre

Aug 10 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live Orlando

Aug 11 – Hollywood, FL @ Hard Rock Live

Aug 14 – Atlanta, GA @ Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park

Aug 15 – Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle

Aug 16 – Charlotte, NC @ Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

Aug 18 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater

Aug 21 – Washington, DC @ The Anthem

Aug 22 – Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion

Aug 25 – Philadelphia, PA @ Skyline Stage at Highmark Mann

Aug 27 – Boston, MA @ MGM Music Hall at Fenway

Aug 28 – New York, NY @ Radio City Music Hall

Aug 23 – Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live! Outdoor

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Read Do You Still Love Me? — Album Review on Pitchfork.

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Lunar Gatekeepers: Inside the High-Tech Nerve Centre Powering the Next Giant Leap

V. E. K. Madhushani, Jadetimes staff

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HOUSTON / COCOA BEACH  As humanity prepares to return to the lunar surface, all eyes are fixed on a non descript, high security facility that serves as the mission's digital heartbeat. This "nerve centre" is the invisible thread connecting Earth to the astronauts and robotic explorers currently venturing into the deep lunar void.

The Brain Behind the Breakthrough

Unlike the mission controls of the Apollo era, this new command hub is a marvel of 21st-century engineering, utilizing AI-driven analytics and real time telemetry to manage the most complex lunar expedition in history.

· Quantum Communication: The facility utilizes advanced laser communication arrays, allowing for high-definition video feeds and massive data transfers from the Moon’s south pole in seconds.

· AI Co-Pilots: Ground controllers are assisted by sophisticated algorithms that predict potential hardware failures and solar radiation spikes before they happen.

· The "Digital Twin": A virtual, real time replica of the spacecraft runs constantly in the centre’s servers, allowing engineers to test solutions in a simulation before uploading them to the actual vessel.

The Human Element: 24/7 Vigilance

Behind the glowing consoles sit the "Flight Directors" and "Capsule Communicators" (CAPCOMs), a diverse team of scientists and engineers working in grueling 12-hour shifts.

· Global Coordination: This nerve centre doesn't act alone; it synchronizes with deep-space tracking stations across Europe, Australia, and South America to ensure constant contact.

· Emergency Readiness: The facility includes a dedicated "Crisis Room" where elite teams simulate worst-case scenarios from oxygen leaks to navigation blackouts ensuring that every contingency has a protocol.

"When you look at those screens, you aren't just seeing numbers; you are seeing the pulse of a new era," said a Lead Mission Controller. "If the spacecraft is the body, this room is the mind that keeps it alive."

A Multimodal Effort

The mission is not just a government endeavor; it represents a historic collaboration between state space agencies and private tech giants.

· Commercial Integration: Private logistics firms have dedicated desks within the centre to manage the "last mile" of cargo delivery to the lunar surface.

· Scientific Priority: While the pilots focus on safety, a specialized wing of the centre is dedicated to "Science Gatekeeping," ensuring that every gram of lunar soil collected is documented and analyzed remotely.

America Erupts: Inside the Massive Anti-Trump Protests Shaking the Nation

Nivedita Chakrapani, Jadetimes staff

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Demonstrators hold signs while marching towards the Minnesota State Capitol during a No Kings protest in St. Paul on Saturday.

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The United States is currently witnessing one of the largest waves of protests in its modern history, as millions of people take to the streets opposing President Donald Trump’s administration. The movement, widely known as the “No Kings” protests, has rapidly evolved into a nationwide and even global show of resistance.

A Protest Movement at Historic Scale

On March 28, 2026, more than 8 million people participated in over 3,000 protests across all 50 states, making it the largest single day protest event in U.S. history. Demonstrations were not limited to major cities like New York, Washington D.C., and Chicago they also spread into smaller towns and traditionally conservative regions, showing a broad and growing opposition base.

What makes this different from typical protests is scale plus reach. This isn’t just urban activism it’s nationwide dissatisfaction.

What Are People Protesting?

The anger isn’t about one issue it’s a pile up of multiple controversial policies:

● Immigration crackdowns (ICE raids) and reported killings involving federal agents

● The ongoing U.S. involvement in the Iran conflict

● Concerns about rising living costs and economic pressure

● Allegations of threats to voting rights and democratic institutions

Many protesters argue that the administration is moving toward authoritarian-style governance, which is exactly why the movement is called “No Kings.”

Streets Filled, Voices Loud

From Manhattan to Minnesota, tens of thousands marched, carrying signs, chanting slogans, and demanding political change. High profile figures like politicians, activists, and celebrities joined the protests, amplifying their visibility and influence.

But don’t romanticize it this isn’t just peaceful marches everywhere.

Tensions and Clashes

While many demonstrations remained peaceful, several cities saw violent clashes between protesters, police, and counter protesters. Incidents in places like Los Angeles and Dallas included property damage, arrests, and confrontations with federal agents.

At the same time, a separate court case in Texas has raised serious concerns about how protest activity is being treated legally, with activists facing terrorism related charges something critics say could suppress dissent.

So yeah this isn’t just protest, it’s escalation on both sides.

Government Response

The Trump administration has largely dismissed the protests, calling them exaggerated or politically motivated. Supporters of the administration argue that the protests are driven by opposition groups and don’t reflect the majority.

That’s the reality: America is deeply divided right now.

What This Actually Means (No Sugarcoating)

Here’s the blunt truth this isn’t just another protest cycle.

● When millions protest across every state, that signals real political pressure.

● When protests spread into conservative areas, that signals shifting ground.

● When clashes and legal crackdowns increase, that signals rising instability.

But don’t jump to naive conclusions either. Massive protests don’t automatically lead to change. History shows they can influence elections and policies but only if sustained and organized.

The Bigger Picture

The “No Kings” protests are not a one-day event they are part of a growing movement that has been building since 2025.

What happens next depends on three things:

1. Whether protests continue or fade out

2. How the government responds (reform vs crackdown)

3. Whether this energy converts into political outcomes (like elections)