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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.
Bruce Springsteen has postponed his worldwide tour to continue recovering from peptic ulcer disease, a digestive condition that causes the wearing away of the lining of the stomach and/or small intestine. The disease is commonly associated with a bacterial infection called H. pylori or the use of NSAIDs. Symptoms include burning abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and bleeding. Treatment involves identifying the cause and treating with acid-reducing medication and antibiotics if necessary. Springsteen will continue treatment through the rest of the year and plans to resume his tour next year.
Russell Brand has postponed his final tour dates following allegations of sexual assault made against him. The Metropolitan Police is currently investigating a report of an alleged sexual assault in 2003. Brand's promoters have stated that the remaining shows will be postponed, citing the need to address the allegations. Several women have come forward with accusations against Brand, which are being investigated by The Times, The Sunday Times, and Channel 4. Brand has denied the allegations, while his father has called them a "vendetta." The BBC and Channel 4 have pledged to investigate the claims, and Channel 4 has removed all programs linked to Brand from its website.
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker has returned home from the band's European tour due to an urgent family matter. The Glasgow, Belfast, and Dublin shows have been postponed, and more information about rescheduled dates will be provided later. Barker, who is expecting a baby boy with his wife Kourtney Kardashian, has yet to comment on the situation.
Liam Payne, former member of One Direction, has been hospitalized with a serious kidney infection, leading to the postponement of his upcoming South America tour. The 29-year-old singer shared the news on Instagram, expressing his disappointment and apologizing to fans. Payne's team is working on rescheduling the tour and issuing refunds for tickets.