All articles tagged with #tour postponement
Lionel Richie has paused his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire following a successful heart procedure for atrial fibrillation. While three upcoming concerts in San Francisco, Chicago, and Columbus have been postponed, his Las Vegas residency remains tentatively scheduled, though confirmation is pending.
Lionel Richie voluntarily checked himself into a hospital following his St. Louis concert on Saturday night, according to sources close to his tour. While TMZ initially reported he was treated for possible dehydration in the ICU, a source confirmed to The Hollywood Reporter that he is stable and 'doing okay.' This incident follows a pattern of health issues this summer, including a June incident in Minnesota where he appeared ill on stage and subsequently postponed two shows. Richie has 10 more tour dates scheduled for 2026, including a Las Vegas residency, though it is unclear if this hospitalization will impact those plans.
Grammy winners Post Malone and Barry Manilow canceled or postponed several upcoming concerts after Stagecoach: Malone said he’s pushing back about three weeks on his Big Ass Stadium Tour Part 2 to finish a new album, while Manilow, who is undergoing lung cancer treatment, postponed his Las Vegas residency but expects to resume in June with UK arena shows.
Bluegrass star Billy Strings broke his left leg backstage while skateboarding after a Charlottesville show, prompting him to postpone several tour dates; he underwent surgery at UVA and shared updates on Instagram, ultimately rescheduling Charleston, WV and Fishers, IN shows to August, with July 2 ACL taping and Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic still on the schedule.
Martin Short postponed dates on the Steve Martin & Martin Short tour after his 42-year-old daughter Katherine Hartley Short died; Milwaukee and Minneapolis shows were rescheduled, with tickets honored for future dates. A representative asked for privacy as authorities investigated a possible suicide at a Hollywood Hills residence, and Katherine was a licensed clinical social worker involved in mental health advocacy.
Barry Manilow said he will postpone additional arena dates while recovering from lung cancer surgery, delaying shows planned for late February to mid-March and noting doctors advised more healing time. The March and April dates are rescheduled from January for his farewell tour, The Last Concerts, and his Las Vegas residency was also postponed. He expressed gratitude for fans’ support and pledged to return once medically cleared.
Lady Gaga postponed her Miami concert hours before the show due to a significant risk of damaging her vocal cords, prioritizing her long-term health over the performance, and is working to reschedule.
Billy Joel is doing well after canceling tour dates due to a brain condition called normal pressure hydrocephalus, and Howard Stern confirmed he's not dying but is undergoing recovery and physical therapy. Joel remains in good spirits and looks forward to returning to the stage.
Comedian Matt Rife has postponed his Chicago shows this weekend due to health concerns, rescheduling them for December. Rife experienced extreme exhaustion and nearly fainted before a recent show, prompting his medical team to advise a two-week break from touring. The tour will resume on June 12 in Memphis.
Comedian Matt Rife has postponed his sold-out run of eight shows at the Chicago Theatre due to extreme exhaustion symptoms. Advised by his medical team to take two weeks off, Rife's performances have been rescheduled for December 26-30, with refunds available for those unable to attend. His shows in Bloomington, Indiana, and Nashville, Tennessee, have also been affected.
Elle King postpones five tour shows after a drunken performance at the Grand Ole Opry, including a botched Dolly Parton tribute, where she slurred her words and forgot the lyrics. The affected concerts have been rescheduled, and King is set to return to the stage on March 1. The incident prompted an apology from the Grand Ole Opry and criticism from Dolly Parton's sister, who emphasized the importance of giving the audience the best performance.
Drake has postponed his upcoming 'It's All A Blur – Big As What?' tour with J. Cole, with new dates starting from February 2 in Tampa, Florida. The rescheduled tour includes additional dates and some without J. Cole. Tickets for the original shows will remain valid for the new dates, and new tickets can be purchased. The tour was announced following the success of their collaboration 'First Person Shooter'.
Lauryn Hill has announced that the remaining shows of her tour for this year have been postponed until early 2024 due to persistent vocal strain. Hill explained on Instagram that she has been taking medication to help with her vocal strain, but it is not good for her in the long run. She emphasized the need for real vocal recovery and thanked her fans for their support, promising to reschedule the canceled shows and add new cities to the tour. The show in Philadelphia will still take place as scheduled.
Pink has announced that she is suffering from a respiratory infection and will be postponing more shows on her tour. She previously postponed two shows due to family medical issues. Pink has not indicated when she will be back onstage and is currently scheduled to perform in Denver and Kansas City next week. She has a busy tour schedule in November before taking a break for the holidays and continuing her tour in Australia in February.
Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band member, Steven Van Zandt, provided an update on Springsteen's health after the singer postponed his remaining 2023 shows due to peptic ulcer disease. Springsteen shared on Instagram that he will continue treatment throughout the year and all remaining 2023 tour dates will be postponed until 2024. Van Zandt confirmed that Springsteen is recovering well. Rescheduled shows will still take place at their original venues, and existing tickets will remain valid for the new dates.