
Barry Manilow's Las Vegas Comeback Cut Short by Bronchitis After Cancer Recovery
Barry Manilow returned to his Las Vegas residency on October 8 after a six-week hiatus for lung cancer recovery, but canceled subsequent shows due to bronchitis.
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Barry Manilow returned to his Las Vegas residency on October 8 after a six-week hiatus for lung cancer recovery, but canceled subsequent shows due to bronchitis.

Aerosmith has announced two comeback concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles for October 29 and November 1, 2026. The shows, titled 'California, Dream On: Aerosmith and Friends,' feature a massive roster of guest artists including Run-DMC, the Black Crowes, Slash, and Billy Idol. This marks the band's first full live performances since canceling their farewell tour in 2023 due to frontman Steven Tyler's vocal cord injury. A source told Page Six that Tyler's voice is in 'great' shape, though the band previously stated full recovery from the injury is not possible. General tickets go on sale October 10.

Defector's Arts & Culture piece portrays Ed Sheeran's Philadelphia show as a scripted, emotion-laden apology amid backlash over his Israel-Palestine stance and industry pressure, with critics accusing him of pandering while the tour continues at Foxborough.

Ed Sheeran’s Philadelphia concert saw fans largely shrug off the Macklemore controversy and embrace his onstage call for unity amid Gaza-Israel tensions. He delivered an emotional speech about the human cost of the conflict, while pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside with limited impact on the show. Despite the controversy, ticket sales remained strong and the tour continued, with fans and security framing the event as entertainment rather than politics.

The Chainsmokers sparked online backlash after downplaying 14 hospitalizations at their San Jose show, describing the incidents as simple alcohol intoxication and blaming media, while emergency responders reported patients treated for alcohol- and drug-related issues at Discovery Meadow during the event.

During the Chainsmokers’ outdoor show at Discovery Meadow in San Jose, the San José Fire Department treated 14 people for suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues, sending all 14 to local hospitals; authorities did not disclose patient conditions, and the band has not commented.

Emergency responders rushed 14 concertgoers to local hospitals during The Chainsmokers’ show at Discovery Meadow in San Jose, with officials saying patients were treated for a range of reasons including suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues as ambulances ferried attendees to hospitals and police managed traffic.

Jay-Z kicked off a two-night London stand at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with a Beyoncé birthday tribute, pausing the show to sing 'Happy Birthday' as fireworks lit the venue; Beyoncé appeared onscreen in VIP seating. It marked his first UK headline show in 13 years and tied to the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, following Yankee Stadium dates celebrating The Blueprint’s 25th. Idris Elba opened; DJ Khaled and Giggs joined for 'God Did,' while Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean surprised with a Fugees set. A star-studded crowd included Beckham and Michael B. Jordan, with a second Tottenham date on Sept. 5 and future stops in Paris and Los Angeles added due to demand.

Lionel Richie has been discharged from the hospital and returned home to Los Angeles after a three-day ICU stay following his Aug. 29 St. Louis concert. Doctors cited mild dehydration and were testing for potential cardiac issues, with reports noting this is his second health scare that year while on a North American tour with Earth, Wind & Fire. He is said to be doing great as he recovers.

Lionel Richie, 77, signaled for a chair onstage during his St. Louis concert hours before reportedly entering ICU due to dehydration; the tour has seen prior health issues, including a June onstage illness that led to hospital visits and show cancellations, with Richie openly urging fans to drink electrolytes.

Legendary singer Lionel Richie delivered a nostalgia-filled performance at The Muny in St. Louis, weaving six decades of hits into an engaging night of stories and crowd-pleasing classics that had the audience singing along.

Six workers were injured during the load-out after Ed Sheeran’s Ford Field concert when stage-dismantling equipment reportedly lost control near a vehicle tunnel; one worker was hospitalized with a chest injury, others treated with no life-threatening injuries. Ford Field is reviewing the incident with authorities and production partners, while Ed Sheeran’s Detroit engagement concluded Saturday night.

A big rig carrying J. Cole's concert equipment overturned on southbound Interstate 5 in Yolo County, killing a member of the touring crew; lanes were closed for hours while crews uprighted and removed the truck, and a medical helicopter assisted the response. The Golden 1 Center confirmed the death and the Sacramento show was canceled, with refunds automatically issued to Ticketmaster purchasers and others at their point of purchase.

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.