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Barry Manilow Cancels Lexington Concert at the Last Minute Amid Lung Cancer Battle
entertainment1 month ago

Barry Manilow Cancels Lexington Concert at the Last Minute Amid Lung Cancer Battle

Barry Manilow canceled his Lexington, Kentucky show just 45 minutes before curtain due to ongoing lung cancer recovery, posting that the event was rescheduled with no explanation. The cancellation follows his earlier public disclosure of an early-stage lung cancer diagnosis discovered by MRI after bronchitis, and comes amid prior tour date reschedulings as he focuses on his health. Fans offered support online as he navigates treatment and a return to performing.

Kacey Musgraves Scrubs Three Tour Dates Ahead of Middle of Nowhere Run
entertainment1 month ago

Kacey Musgraves Scrubs Three Tour Dates Ahead of Middle of Nowhere Run

Kacey Musgraves quietly canceled three dates on her Middle of Nowhere tour—opening night in Chicago on Aug. 20, plus Boston on Aug. 29 and Brooklyn on Sept. 2—without explanation, with tickets refunded via Ticketmaster emails. The North American leg was slated to run about 25 shows through late October, ending in Seattle, with Australia and Europe dates planned for early 2027; her team has not commented.

Hagar extends public support as Roth’s tour dates are canceled
entertainment1 month ago

Hagar extends public support as Roth’s tour dates are canceled

Sammy Hagar publicly reached out to David Lee Roth with heartfelt support after Roth’s July tour dates in Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky and Illinois were abruptly canceled with no reason given; Hagar apologized and encouraged Roth to take care, while Roth has not publicly addressed the cancellations. Remaining August/September dates remain on sale and a Sturgis show is still listed, and Hagar even invited Roth to join their Las Vegas residency, signaling a possible softening in their longtime feud.

Hagar Reaches Out to Roth as Van Halen Tour Cancellations Persist
entertainment1 month ago

Hagar Reaches Out to Roth as Van Halen Tour Cancellations Persist

Sammy Hagar released a heartfelt message to David Lee Roth after Roth’s remaining summer tour dates were canceled (save for the August 7 Sturgis show), offering sympathy, praising Roth for keeping Van Halen’s music alive, and inviting him to join Hagar’s Las Vegas residency; Roth had already returned to performing in 2025–26, and no reason for the cancellations was provided.

Bailey Zimmerman Faces Felony Charges After New Mexico Resort Incident
news2 months ago

Bailey Zimmerman Faces Felony Charges After New Mexico Resort Incident

Bailey Zimmerman has a warrant in New Mexico for felony Criminal Damage to Property and a misdemeanor for Falsely Obtaining Services after a Sandia Resort incident in which he allegedly trashed a hotel room (about $16,000 in damages) and ran up a $400 bar tab that went unpaid; the resort and police reportedly sought private resolution before the warrant, and the piece also critiques how late show cancellations and industry credibility affect fans and touring.

"Why Major Artists Are Canceling Tours and Struggling to Fill Venues"
entertainment2 years ago

"Why Major Artists Are Canceling Tours and Struggling to Fill Venues"

Major artists like Jennifer Lopez and the Black Keys are canceling tours or switching to smaller venues due to a combination of high ticket prices, consumer spending fatigue, and an oversaturated market. While demand remains strong for top-tier acts like Taylor Swift, many fans are unwilling to pay high prices, leading to empty seats and financial impracticalities for some tours. Economic trends and industry consolidation have also made it harder for smaller venues to thrive, contributing to the cancellations.

Celine Dion's Battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome: Losing Control of Muscles
health2 years ago

Celine Dion's Battle with Stiff-Person Syndrome: Losing Control of Muscles

Celine Dion's sister, Claudette Dion, has provided an update on the singer's battle with stiff person syndrome (SPS), a neurological disorder that causes muscle rigidity. Claudette revealed that Celine no longer has control over her muscles, which has affected her ability to sing and perform. Celine had previously canceled tour dates and is now uncertain about returning to full-scale touring. The rarity of the condition has limited research into a cure, but Celine and her family remain hopeful and grateful for the support they receive from fans. SPS symptoms can be triggered by environmental stimuli or emotional stress.

Patti Smith Released from Italian Hospital, in Good Health
entertainment2 years ago

Patti Smith Released from Italian Hospital, in Good Health

Punk rock legend Patti Smith has been released from an Italian hospital after a sudden illness forced her to cancel some upcoming tour dates. The 76-year-old singer is reportedly in good health and is expected to return to the stage after a period of rest. Smith's upcoming shows in Venice and Milan have been canceled, and it is unclear if they will be rescheduled. She is still scheduled to perform three more shows in the United States before the end of the year. Known as the "punk poet laureate," Smith rose to fame in the 1970s and has had a successful career as a singer, songwriter, and author.