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Foo Fighters will open for AC/DC for one night only in St. Louis, stepping in for The Pretty Reckless on September 8 at The Dome at America’s Center as part of AC/DC’s tour, creating a rare double bill that pairs two generations of rock; Dave Grohl expresses admiration for AC/DC and excitement about the collaboration.
British singer‑songwriter Olivia Dean headlined Madison Square Garden for the first of four sold‑out nights, delivering a two‑hour, 24‑song set that blended The Art of Loving material with radiant vocal power and intimate storytelling. She sprinkled solo piano moments, a horn section, and a high‑energy encore, all while preaching about living in the moment and how love must be given as well as received, culminating in a confetti‑storm finale that cemented her status as a rising classic in a major venue.
At Baltimore's M&T Bank Stadium, BTS delivered a high-energy Arirang World Tour show that fused pop, hip-hop and dazzling choreography on a 360-degree stage, supported by 50 dancers and pyrotechnics; the setlist—featuring Idol, Butter, Dynamite and Mic Drop—plus seamless transitions and nods to Korean heritage—captivated 70,000-plus fans across generations and underscored BTS's global pull and ability to unite diverse crowds.
Usher publicly shut down online rumors that a body double performed at his New Jersey concert with Chris Brown, quipping “They can’t clone this” and emphasizing the show was a joint tour performance, urging fans to focus on the music rather than conspiracy theories.
Harry Styles slipped on stage during a Mexico City concert after a heavy downpour, but he recovered quickly, flashed a grin to the crowd, and continued the performance as fans cheered.
Singapore authorities are investigating Massive Attack after reports two band members displayed a Palestinian flag and shouted 'Free Palestine' at a Singapore concert; public demonstrations are tightly regulated there to preserve social harmony, and investigators are examining a possible licence breach for the performance. The show was the band's only Singapore date on their world tour, with a next stop in Seoul. If charged, penalties can include fines up to SGD 500 and up to six months in jail, and BBC has sought comment from organizers and the band.
A Nashville Usher show fan, Gabrielle Cheyenne, says she went to the concert to see Chris Brown (Usher’s co-headliner on The R&B Tour) and would have reacted differently if Brown were performing. She was upgraded to VIP before the show and insists there’s nothing against Usher, later clapping back at critics on social media.
At the July 25 Nashville stop of his joint R&B Tour, Usher halted a sultry onstage moment when a female fan wouldn’t continue and had her escorted off the stage as boos rang out. Video shows him serenading the fan on a bed before telling her to sit up; she later defended her choice on social media, saying she looked good and wasn’t willing to participate in a risqué bit, while some fans praised her restraint. The moment adds to ongoing chatter around Usher’s provocative live performances.
During a Nashville stop on his R&B Tour, Usher halted a sultry onstage bit and had a female fan removed after she declined to stay on the bed as he performed; he then dismissed her to boos from the crowd, while the fan later defended her actions on social media.
At a Nashville stop on Usher and Chris Brown’s tour, Usher invited a fan onstage for a lap-dance during “Can U Handle It,” but the fan looked uncomfortable and did not engage. He paused, remarked that she might not want to be on stage, and she was escorted off. The moment prompted mixed online reactions: some mocked the fan for not being enthusiastic, while others defended her boundary-setting and praised the respectful turn in an off-script moment. Gabrielle Cheyenne added she isn’t losing sleep over it, underscoring that fans’ consent and comfort matter in live performances.
Jon Bon Jovi ended his Madison Square Garden show after about 90 minutes due to a sinus infection, telling fans to hold onto their tickets while a rescheduled date is set; the band has recently returned to live shows after vocal cord surgery.
Jon Bon Jovi cut short his Madison Square Garden residency during night eight of the Forever Tour, finishing after about 90 minutes due to a sinus infection and telling fans he’ll work on rescheduling. A representative statement said the show ended early and that updated information would be shared, noting this outing is part of his nine-night MSG run and his first tour since vocal cord surgery in 2022; Bon Jovi added he feels great as he cools it for the night.
Beyoncé and their daughter Blue Ivy Carter joined Jay-Z onstage at Yankee Stadium for the first night of his 30th-anniversary Reasonable Doubt concert series, with Blue Ivy delivering a piano solo on Feelin' It and Beyoncé performing duets including Can't Knock the Hustle and Love on Top, ending the moment with a kiss as Jay-Z praised his wife's voice.
A wild hair-pulling brawl broke out between two concertgoers near the stage during Hilary Duff's Lucky Me tour return show at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Los Angeles. Video posted on X shows the fight with hair-grabbing, slapping and others jumping in before security was able to separate the rivals and escort one person away. The incident occurred on the first night of two shows, with Duff's ongoing tour marking her return to the stage and continuing across North America, the UK, Mexico and beyond, amid a Y2K-inspired fashion moment among fans.
Duffy ended a 15-year concert hiatus with a secret, intimate London show at Hoxton Hall, previewing new material ahead of a forthcoming documentary, and following her public account of past trauma.