New Orleans
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| Local time | Saturday 06:50 |
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| Weather | 25°C, Wind NE at 6 km/h, 90% Humidity |
| Elevation | 652026 |
| Neighborhoods | French Quarter |
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| City Park | |
| Current weather | support.google.com |
| Location statistical region population | 376,971 |
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| ID | 734486 |
About New Orleans
New Orleans is a Louisiana city on the Mississippi River, near the Gulf of Mexico. Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Embodying its festive spirit is Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties. ― Google
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Rapper Drake taking break from music to focus on health
By Max MatzaBBC News
Rapper Drake has announced that he is taking a break from his music career, saying: " I need to Focus On my health first and Foremost . "
Just hours after the release of his new album, For All The Dogs, the multi-Grammy winner said that he has had stomach issues for years.
" I probably won't make music for a little bit, I'm gonna be honest, " He Said on Friday on his radio show.
Several upcoming performances have been postponed following his announcement.
" I need to Focus On my health, first and Foremost — and I'll talk About That soon enough, " said the Hotline Bling rapper.
" Nothing crazy, but just like, you know, I want people to be healthy in life, and I've been having the craziest problems for years with my stomach. "
" I'm going to lock The Door on the studio for a little bit, " He Said on his SiriusXM programme, Table For One.
" I don't even know what a little bit is. Maybe a year or something. Maybe a little longer. "
He is scheduled to perform concerts in Toronto, his hometown, on Friday and Saturday Night .
Shows scheduled for after then have been postponed, according to The Tour section of his website.
He had been due to perform in Denver, New Orleans , Nashville and Columbus, Ohio.
Drake joins several musicians who have recently taken a break or cancelled tour dates, citing health issues.
In July , by three months after being taken to hospital with a serious bacterial infection the month earlier.
Last month, Bruce Springsteen announced that he was was postponing his September tour dates due to a peptic ulcer, which is a type of sore in the stomach lining or small intestine.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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