Gearing Up: The World is Calling
Month: Late March/Early April
The buzz from "Happiness" was still electric, and Holmes decided to capitalize on it. A world tour was the logical next step.
Tour Preparations:
- Setlist Construction: Holmes painstakingly crafted a setlist that balanced his old hits with the new emotional depth of "Happiness."
- Band and Crew: He assembled a top-notch team.
- Stage Design: Holographic projections, pyrotechnics, and dynamic lighting transformed the arenas.
Realistic Conversation:*
- Holmes said to D12, "yo, can I hit you guys up for a gig for my tour? I'll pay handsomely."
- Eminem replied, "hell yeah, fam! Just say when and we'll be there!"
Holmes and his team also made sure they hired security due to safety concerns.
Month: April - July
Holmes kicked off his world tour in Europe.
Tour Stops:
- Europe: London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Stockholm.
- Asia: Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, Singapore, Bangkok.
- Australia: Sydney, Melbourne.
- South America: Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santiago.
- North America: Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto, Mexico City.
Show Descriptions:
Each concert was a spectacle.
Guest Performances:
Each gig was even more hyped up with guest appearances!
- Eminem: D12 joined Holmes on stage in Detroit. They performed "Lose Yourself", to loud cheering.
- Diddy: Diddy joined Holmes on stage in New York, performing "I need a girl", the crowd sang and swayed.
- Juice: Juice appeared on stage in the Chicago and sang one of his classic hits, the crowd cheered and went wild!
Financial Success:
The world tour was a massive financial success. By the end of the tour, he had made almost 300 million in total, a great improvement from the last tour.
Month: June 2002
While Holmes was touring, Steven Spielberg's Minority Report premiered, marking Holmes's acting debut. The movie was well-received, with Holmes performance being praised for it's raw emotion and realness.
Reviews from media:
"Holmes brings a raw and intense energy to his role." – Rolling Stone Magazine
"Minority Report" is a thrill-ride that showcases Steven Spielberg's brilliance." - New York Times
The Minority Report film was a huge success! grossing over $358 million worldwide, Holmes now had more fans and a wider audience!
Now Holmes had become an A-list star! and his career was only just starting!