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Lionel Richie cut the Saint Paul opening night short on the Sing A Song All Night Long Tour with Earth, Wind & Fire after feeling dizzy on stage; a crew member announced he wouldn’t continue, and the show ended early as the tour heads to Chicago.
Lionel Richie, 77, abruptly ended his opening-night tour performance in St. Paul, Minnesota after feeling dizzy and dehydrated. He commented on feeling unwell, performed a seated segment on piano, and left the stage; fans waited for an official update as the show wrapped up about 55 minutes into a planned 90. He’s slated to resume the tour Friday in Chicago and continue through major cities.
Lionel Richie was forced to cut short the first night of his Sing a Song All Night Long Tour in St. Paul, Minnesota after feeling dizzy onstage. He sat down during “Dancing on the Ceiling,” then performed “Three Times a Lady” at piano before an unexpected intermission and did not return. Saxophonist Dino Soldo said Richie wasn’t feeling well, and reps hadn’t commented at deadline.
Rotten Tomatoes' Day 1 Cannes Ketchup captures a star-studded opening: Guillermo del Toro unveiled the restored 20th‑anniversary edition of Pan's Labyrinth to a lengthy standing ovation; jury president Park Chan-wook and fellow jurors set the tone for the festival, while buzz also swirls around Jane Schoenbrun's Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma and a commemorative 25th‑anniversary screening of The Fast and the Furious with Vin Diesel and Meadow Walker, ending with an emotional tribute to Paul Walker.
Selena Gomez attended the Orlando opening night of Demi Lovato’s It’s Not That Deep Tour, sitting in a balcony seat and posting supportive messages about Demi’s vocals on Instagram. The longtime friends have known each other since their Barney days and Disney Channel careers, with Demi noting on Keke Palmer’s podcast that Selena’s support provided a sense of safety as she entered the Disney era.
First-look photos reveal the cast and creative team for Broadway's new musical The Lost Boys, based on the Warner Bros. film, opening March 27, 2026 at The Palace Theatre with opening night on April 26. The production stars LJ Benet, Shoshana Bean, Ali Louis Bourzgui, Benjamin Pajak, and Maria Wirries, directed by Michael Arden, with a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and music/lyrics by The Rescues.
The NFL confirmed the 2026 season opener on Sept. 9 with the Seattle Seahawks raising a Super Bowl banner at Lumen Field, and the league’s first Australia game (Rams vs. 49ers) follows on Thursday. SB Nation ranks potential Week 1 opponents for Seattle, with the Chicago Bears at No. 1 for a high-profile ring-night matchup and other top options including the Chargers, Patriots, Giants, Cowboys, Chiefs, and Cardinals.
Netflix’s new scorebug for MLB Opening Night drew widespread online criticism for tiny batter/pitcher text, a distracting Adobe ad, and a broadcast lineup that included non-baseball stars. Despite the tech chatter, the Yankees routed the Giants 7-0, with a five-run second inning, while Aaron Judge went 0-for-5 as Logan Webb gave up seven runs; the win capped a controversial but decisive start to the season.
Netflix’s first MLB broadcast faced a rough premiere: during MLB’s first-ever ABS ball/strike challenge, Netflix aired an interview and never switched to the scoreboard, leaving viewers without the crucial review. Critics blasted the production for missed cues, limited graphics, and poor on-air handling, though Lauren Shehadi was praised, and the piece notes the need for Netflix to fix the kinks before the Home Run Derby.
A Sports Illustrated media column blasts Netflix’s MLB Opening Night telecast for a late start, hazy picture, nonstop promos, and awkward in-game interviews—including missing the first ABS challenge and a softball-filled chat with Rob Manfred—arguing the broadcast showed MLB and Netflix care more about promotion than baseball and alienated fans.
Opening Night at Oracle Park ended in a 7-0 Yankees win over the Giants, the Bombers’ first Opening Day shutout since 1967. Max Fried worked 6.1 scoreless innings before Camilo Doval closed it out; the offense added a fifth-inning rally highlighted by Giancarlo Stanton and others. Aaron Judge went 0-for-4 with four strikeouts. José Caballero attempted history’s first regular-season ABS challenge (unsuccessful), while Jazz Chisholm Jr. made a highlight barehand catch. Netflix cameras captured Jameis Winston delivering hot dogs to Fried and Trent Grisham during postgame coverage.
MLB's 2026 season kicks off with Netflix streaming the Giants–Yankees opener, while Konnor Griffin waits for his big-league debut and Kevin McGonigle earns an Opening Day promotion amid a wave of prospect moves.
Patriots coach Mike Vrabel brushed off the idea of a must-win as he spoke ahead of Super Bowl LX versus the Seattle Seahawks, saying every game is a must-win, while Dave Dameshek’s recurring must-win question bit at Opening Night again drew attention.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye downplayed his throwing-shoulder injury, saying he turned a corner after Monday’s session and expects to be 100% for Super Bowl LX, with coaches voicing confidence as the two weeks to prep continue.
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold headline Super Bowl Opening Night, facing thousands of reporters at Levi’s Stadium as the week’s national TV showcase begins; key storylines include Maye seeking a first title for New England and Darnold’s resurgence on his fifth team, with Seattle riding a stingy defense in a SB rematch context.