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Ariana Grande ended her Eternal Sunshine tour with an emotional performance in London, telling fans she would cherish the experience while taking a well-deserved break from public-facing appearances. The announcement follows reports that she’s stepping back from visibility and had withdrawn from a London revival, a move she described as planned rather than impulsive amid ongoing scrutiny over her weight and public image.
Rod Stewart, 81, canceled all remaining dates on his One Last Time farewell tour following a coronary stent procedure and will take about four weeks to recover. He had previously paused shows in June and Utah due to medical advice, and Las Vegas residency dates were affected. Stewart thanked the medical staff, said he’s on the mend, and expressed hope to return to the stage, with the piece also noting connections to Ronnie Wood and a possible Faces reunion and mentioning his ongoing fitness efforts and growing family.
At 87, Judy Collins is on the Sweet Judy Blue Eyes Farewell Tour 2026–27, performing a mix of beloved covers and new material from Spellbound with guests like Bruce Cockburn; she stresses it’s a true farewell, though she has no fixed end date and remains active with writing, a Broadway project, and ongoing tours. The interview traces her lifelong love of traveling (inspired by her entertainer father), a career-defining 1977 voice surgery after a hemangioma, and 48 years of sobriety that helped preserve her instrument. Collins also reflects on Leonard Cohen’s influence, her late husband Louis Nelson, and her continued creative output (poetry, songs) while keeping sets fresh. She even adds a nightly political gesture by sharing roses with the audience after “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” on stage.
Jennifer Finch, the bassist/singer for L7, reveals an aggressive brain cancer diagnosis that will keep her from participating in the band’s farewell tour. She’s undergone multiple surgeries and will need ongoing medical and in-home care. Friends and family launched a GoFundMe to cover treatment and support Finch’s archival and creative projects. Despite the news, L7 plans to press on with the tour, with bandmate Donita Sparks expressing support and solidarity.
George Strait joined Alan Jackson on stage at Jackson’s farewell concert, the Nissan Stadium finale of “Alan Jackson: Last Call – The Finale,” performing hits “Designated Drinker” and “Murder on Music Row” as a tribute-filled night that also highlighted Jackson’s retirement from touring due to Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease. The Nashville event featured tributes from peers, was broadcast live at multiple city locations, and will air as a prime-time special and stream on Peacock, marking a historic closing chapter in Jackson’s touring career and a full-circle moment with Strait, who helped shape neotraditional country years earlier.
Rodgers said 2026 will be his final season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, launching a Derek Jeter–style farewell tour that's unusual for a franchise quarterback; while it could draw significant attention and impact late-season decisions, it also leaves open whether he retires or continues to play elsewhere after 2026.
Journey adds 40 new stops to its The Final Frontier farewell tour, running from Sept. 12 in Los Angeles to Nov. 28 in San Francisco, with on-sale May 15 and Citi presale May 11; Arnel Pineda remains the vocalist as Jonathan Cain plans to exit in 2027, while the band continues a production featuring a mix of hits and deeper cuts.
LeBron James was visibly emotional during a Cleveland tribute, fueling speculation about a possible return to the Cavaliers for one more season, though he said he’ll discuss his future with his family after the season and didn’t commit to any destination.
Megadeth frontman Dave Mustaine says metal is in a 'changing of the guard' after the losses of icons like Lemmy, Dio and Ozzy, and confirms plans for Megadeth’s self-titled 17th album and a final world tour. He admits he can’t picture life after Megadeth, with the farewell run kicking off in Canada in February and continuing to South America and Europe, including Mystic Festival.
Emmylou Harris reflects on her musical journey, her influence from Gram Parsons, her genre-blending career, collaborations with artists like Linda Ronstadt, and her ongoing passion for music, dogs, and writing, as she prepares for her farewell European tour but indicates she will continue performing in the US.
Journey announces its 'Final Frontier Tour' in 2026, featuring 60 shows across North America and Canada as a farewell to fans, with band members expressing gratitude and excitement for the tour and future projects.
Legendary rock band Journey will perform in Des Moines at the Iowa Events Center on April 8, 2026, as part of their farewell tour, 'The Final Frontier Tour,' with tickets available from November 14.
Journey has announced its farewell tour, the 'Final Frontier Tour 2026,' set to begin in February 2026 with 60 dates across North America, marking the band's planned end of touring, although members have indicated they may tour into 2027. The tour serves as a farewell to their classic lineup, with tickets going on sale soon.
As Alex Ovechkin begins his 21st NHL season, having recently surpassed Wayne Gretzky's goal record, questions arise about whether this will be his final season, with considerations about his legacy and future plans.
The Who's farewell tour faced a setback when their Philadelphia concert was postponed due to illness, with band members citing health issues and the grueling nature of touring as reasons for ending their six-decade career.