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entertainment2 days ago•10 min saved

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett marks 10 years cancer-free after experimental treatment saves his life

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett has been cancer-free for a decade after surviving stage 4 throat cancer and chronic myeloid leukemia. He credits an experimental drug combination at UC San Diego for his recovery, having previously faced the potential removal of his tongue. Rockett, now 65, released a memoir titled 'Ghost Notes: My Life in Poison' and continues to perform with his band, Rockett Mafia, while managing lasting side effects from radiation.

via Fox News|

#cancer #entertainment #health

entertainment1 month ago•22 min saved

Bret Michaels Halts 2026 Tour After Failed Comeback Attempt

Poison frontman Bret Michaels has canceled all remaining 2026 tour dates following a brief 'comeback' performance in Georgia. Doctors advised a multi-month recovery period after his recent kidney surgery, citing risks from heat and his Type 1 diabetes.

via Louder|

#bret-michaels #entertainment #health-update

entertainment1 month ago•25 min saved

Bret Michaels Halts 2026 Tour for Kidney Recovery

Poison frontman Bret Michaels has canceled all remaining 2026 tour dates to recover from recent kidney surgeries. The 63-year-old singer underwent a procedure to remove a kidney stone and place a ureteral stent earlier this month. Although he attempted to resume his 'Live and Amplified' tour with a performance in Sugar Hill, Georgia, medical professionals advised him to stop touring immediately. His doctors cited the need for rest and the risks posed by summer heat and humidity to his blood sugar levels, given his Type 1 diabetes. Michaels is expected to take several months off to heal fully, with his last scheduled shows for the year having been in November in Michigan.

via Consequence of Sound|

#bret-michaels #entertainment #health-update

entertainment1 month ago•1 min saved

Bret Michaels Ends 2026 Tour Early After Kidney Surgery and Diabetes Complications

Bret Michaels has canceled all remaining 2026 tour dates to recover from kidney stone surgery and manage Type 1 diabetes complications. The Poison frontman, 63, attempted one show in Georgia before doctors ordered a multi-month hiatus due to heat-related blood sugar risks. His last scheduled performance was in November in Michigan.

via USA Today|

#bret-michaels #diabetes #entertainment

entertainment1 month ago•5 min saved

Bret Michaels Halts 2026 Tour After Kidney Stone Surgery and Diabetes Concerns

Poison frontman Bret Michaels has canceled all remaining 2026 tour dates to recover from recent surgeries. The 63-year-old singer underwent a procedure to remove a kidney stone that would not pass on its own, as well as the placement of a ureteral stent. After performing a comeback show in Georgia, his medical team advised him to stop touring immediately to allow for a slow recovery period.

via Fox News|

#bret-michaels #entertainment #health-scare

entertainment1 month ago

Bret Michaels Halts 2026 Tour After Kidney Surgery Recovery Setback

Poison frontman Bret Michaels has canceled his remaining 2026 tour dates, including a scheduled August 29 performance at the Rose Music Center in Huber Heights, Ohio. The 63-year-old singer recently underwent surgery to remove a kidney stone and placed a ureteral stent. Although he attempted to resume his 'Live and Amplified' tour with a show in Georgia, medical staff determined he required further rest. Doctors cited concerns regarding summer heat, humidity, and blood sugar regulation due to his Type 1 diabetes. Refunds are available for canceled shows, and Michaels plans to take several months off to recover.

via WHIO TV|

#bret-michaels #entertainment #health-scare

entertainment1 month ago•1 min saved

Bret Michaels Halts 2026 Tour Indefinitely After Failed Georgia Show

Bret Michaels has canceled all remaining 2026 tour dates, including a show at the Rose Music Center, after doctors determined he requires several months of rest following recent surgeries. The decision follows a failed attempt to perform in Georgia on August 21, where medical staff assessed that his recovery from a kidney stone operation and Type 1 diabetes complications was insufficient for live performance. Michaels is expected to return to touring in 2027.

via BLABBERMOUTH.NET|

#bret-michaels #entertainment #health

entertainment2 months ago•17 min saved

Bret Michaels Undergoes Emergency Kidney Stone Surgery Following Three Concerts

Bret Michaels underwent emergency kidney stone surgery after performing three concerts in intense pain; he was hospitalized the next day and says the operation is complete and he’s recovering, with plans to resume touring once cleared, including a July 31 show in Belleville, Illinois, after previously canceling a festival appearance citing safety concerns.

via Page Six|

#bret-michaels #concerts #emergency-surgery

world-news5 months ago•22 min saved

Austrian police detain suspect over rat-poison tampering in HiPP baby jars

A 39-year-old suspect was detained in eastern Austria after rat poison was found in HiPP baby-food jars at SPAR supermarkets, triggering recalls in Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. Authorities are investigating intentional endangerment of the public, with five tampered jars seized before consumption; HiPP says it was a victim of extortion and a toxicity report is pending.

via New York Post|

#arrests #austria #baby

entertainment9 months ago•2 min saved

Poison Payshake: Michaels' 600% Demand Halts 40th Anniversary Tour

Poison's planned Look What the Cat Dragged In 40th-anniversary tour collapsed after drummer Ricki Rockett claimed Bret Michaels demanded a 600% payday; with no plans for 2026, Rockett will tour with Rockett Mafia and hints at a Poison return in 2027, potentially with a different frontman as a last resort.

via Stereogum|

#40th-anniversary #bret-michaels #entertainment

music9 months ago•37 min saved

Bret Michaels' pay demand sinks Poison's 40th anniversary tour, drummer says

Poison reportedly scrapped its planned 40th‑anniversary reunion after a money dispute, with drummer Rikki Rockett saying Bret Michaels wanted the lion’s share of the proceeds—roughly six times what his bandmates would earn—making the tour unfeasible despite an attractive offer; Rockett says the group could revisit the idea next year if finances can be worked out.

via Yahoo|

#40th-anniversary #bret-michaels #music

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Colorado dentist James Craig convicted of wife’s murder via cyanide poisoning

A Colorado jury convicted former dentist James Craig of murdering his wife Angela by poisoning her protein shakes with cyanide and other toxins, motivated by financial gain and desire to avoid divorce, while his defense argued her death was a suicide. Craig was also convicted of solicitation to murder a detective investigating the case.

via NBC News|

#angela-craig #crime #james-craig

culture1 year ago•3 min saved

Poison: The New Symbol of Female Empowerment Online

Interest in the historical poison aqua tofana is rising among women in the U.S. as a symbol of female empowerment and retaliation against sexist threats. This trend, linked to the MATGA movement, reclaims the image of the poisoner, historically vilified, as a figure of resistance. The story of Giulia Tofana, who allegedly sold the poison to help women escape abusive marriages, is being embraced in social media and art, reflecting a broader cultural shift in the post-Me Too era.

via Glass Almanac|

#aquatofana #culture #femaleempowerment

crime2 years ago•27 min saved

"Colorado Dentist Accused of Poisoning Wife's Protein Shakes in Murder Investigation"

James Craig, a Colorado dentist, has been accused of poisoning his wife, Angela Craig, who died after being hospitalized with mysterious symptoms. Police allege that James searched for information on poisons and purchased potassium cyanide and arsenic, which he allegedly used to poison his wife's protein shakes. Despite his plea of not guilty, evidence from Angela's autopsy and James's online activity suggests premeditation. The case has shocked the community and raised questions about the seemingly happy couple's relationship.

via CBS News|

#colorado #crime #dentist

music3 years ago•3 min saved

Rikki Rockett Applauds Taylor Swift's Bravery Amidst Homophobic Rock Culture

Poison drummer Rikki Rockett discussed the lack of a social cultural movement in rock music and praised Taylor Swift for her bravery in speaking out. He expressed frustration with the perception that rock is dead and called for a reinvention of the genre. Rockett believes that rock needs something behind it to regain its prominence and emphasized the importance of keeping rock alive. Poison, known for their success in the 1980s, has sold over 50 million records worldwide. Rockett, who battled oral cancer, was declared cancer-free in 2016. The band recently completed "The Stadium Tour" with Def Leppard, Mötley Crüe, and Joan Jett & The Blackhearts.

via BLABBERMOUTH.NET|

#cultural-movement #music #poison