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New York Post
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Darius Rucker issues full refunds after abruptly ending show in Atlantic City
Darius Rucker's 'Wagon Wheel' stopped short. The Hootie & the Blowfish alum, 59, recently issued refunds to fans who attended his concert at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, July 12. The country singer was forced to abruptly end his performance after losing his voice mid-show. Advertisement 5 Darius Rucker hits the stage. TikTok/carotheblondie 'Y'all, I can't sing anymore,' Rucker told the audience. 'This [has] never happened. I physically can't sing, and I promise you on everything that I stand for I will make this up to you.' The three-time Grammy winner was, however, able to finish singing his 2013 hit 'Wagon Wheel' before leaving the stage. Advertisement The next day, Rucker took to his Instagram story to address the unexpected early end to his performance and apologize to fans. 5 Darius Rucker performs on stage. TikTok/carotheblondie 'I feel awful, and I'm so sorry — I have never lost my voice in all my years of performing,' Rucker wrote on Sunday, July 13. 'We looked at every option to reschedule, but unfortunately, it's just not possible this year, so we're issuing full refunds.' 'Thank you so much for all your kind messages wishing me well,' he concluded. 'Love y'all, and see you soon!' Advertisement The concert marked the third stop on Rucker's international tour, which kicked off in Maryland on July 10. 5 Darius Rucker performs on the main stage during CMA Fest 2025 at Nissan Stadium on June 05, 2025. Getty Images The singer is slated to perform next in Hollywood and Tampa, Florida, on July 19 and July 20, respectively. After performing throughout the US, Rucker will head to the UK in late September and early October before returning to perform again in the US and Canada. The final show of the tour is set for December 13 in Naples, Florida. Advertisement The hitmaker's voice issues come a year after he broke his silence about his 2024 drug-related arrest. 5 Darius Rucker rocks a t-shirt and ball cap during CMA Fest 2025. WireImage Rucker was arrested in Tennessee on February 1, 2024, after allegedly being caught with marijuana and psychedelic pills a year earlier. 'I went down, and we handled it,' the 'It Won't Be Like This For Long' singer said during a May 2024 appearance on the 'Today' show. 'My lawyers are taking care of it. It is what it is.' He was booked on two counts of simple possession/casual exchange of a controlled substance and one count of a violation of the state's vehicle registration law. 5 Hootie and the Blowfish portrait. Atlantic Records In June, Rucker shared that these days, his focus is on his music. 'I'm working on my album, I'm sure my single's going to be coming out here soon, you know, and I'm ready for people hear that,' he told People. 'I'm looking forward to finishing my record and getting that out. I think it's refreshing, it's new. I think my fans are gonna be really, really excited.' Advertisement Rucker's last album, 'Carolyn's Boy,' was released in 2023. 'I went to London to get just a different flavor,' he recalled. 'And I think I did that. I think people are going to like what we did.'
Yahoo
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From Aretha to Zeppelin to Bruno Mars, Atlantic Records' Illustrious History Comes Alive in Giant New Coffee-Table Book (EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS)
Along with Columbia, Atlantic Records is probably the most storied record label in U.S history, with a 75-plus-year legacy… … that ranges from Ray Charles and Otis Redding and Aretha Franklin to John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman … More from Variety How Led Zeppelin Changed the World 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' Is an Exhilarating, Hard-Rocking Documentary of the Band's First 18 Months 'Becoming Led Zeppelin' Doc Acquired for Theatrical Release by Sony Classics, With Footage Added Since Festival Premiere from Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones to ABBA and the Allman Brothers, from Ed Sheeran and Bruno Mars to Hootie & the Blowfish and Cardi B … and those are just the very top. You've got tons of Atlantic records in your vinyl or CD collection or playlists, whether you realize it or not — and so do your parents and maybe your grandparents… It's a heavy, heavy legacy, and the label and virtuoso publishers Taschen Books have paid it tribute with a heavy, heavy book — in fact, virtually anyone's first reaction will be, 'OHMYGOD IT'S SO HEAVY.' Measuring 14' x 14' with super-thick page stock and packaged in a cardboard box, it weighs at least 11 pounds and is almost impossible to hold in your lap for long without your legs losing blood circulation… but wow are these photos amazing. The label's archives are a national treasure (disclosure: this writer worked at Atlantic and spent a lot of time digging through them), and the photo research here is next level… You see everyone from Aretha (giving a serious side-eye to producer Tom Dowd) to the Drifters, the Stones to Zeppelin, Chic to Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young and more in the studio, on stage, posing or just looking cool. And the editors were sure that the label's recent history got an outsized look as well — Sheeran, Bruno, Jewel, Hootie & the Blowfish, Brandy, Janelle Monae, Cardi B and many more… although a 14 x 14 photo of '90s rockers Collective Soul may not be as electrifying as, say, the incredible shot of Otis Redding and Nina Simone hanging out and smiling. There's plenty of archival articles and extended captions as well, but there's little question that the real draw here are the photos. Dig into a small selection above … Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in April 2025 The Best Celebrity Memoirs to Read This Year: From Chelsea Handler to Anthony Hopkins
Yahoo
01-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Here are the big-name concerts coming to the 2025 Washington State Fair in Puyallup
Meghan Trainor is coming to the Washington State Fair this September, the latest announcement in a string of big names set to hit the stage. The fair said in a press release Monday that Trainor — most famous for her 2014 hit 'All About that Bass' – will perform at the Washington State Fair Event Center on Aug. 31 as part of the 2025 Umpqua Bank Concert series. She plays pop and R&B music. Other major artists set to come to the fair so far are Ludacris (Sept. 13), T-Pain (Sept. 19), Toto (Aug. 29), Darius Rucker (Sept. 21), Riley Green (Aug. 30) and more. Ludacris plays rap music, including his hits 'Stand Up' and 'Money Maker.' Rapper T-Pain is also expected to perform at the fair this year as well as the rock band Toto, most known for their smash hit 'Africa.' Rucker is a country music star who used to be the frontman for the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish. 'There Was This Girl,' and 'I Wish Grandpas Never Died' are some of Green's well-known country songs. The full lineup can be found here. Eleven acts have been announced so far from Aug. 29 to Sept. 21. Prices vary and some tickets also include admission to the fair. Trainor's tickets cost between $65 and $145. Tickets are on sale for all artists in the lineup so far except for Trainor. Tickets for Trainor's show will be available to the general public on April 2 at 10 a.m.
Fox News
05-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni legal battle tarnishes Ryan Reynolds' Hollywood image: expert
Ryan Reynolds' Hollywood reputation is likely taking "a little bruising" nearly one month after Justin Baldoni filed a $400 defamation lawsuit against the "Deadpool" star and his wife, Blake Lively. Reynolds and Lively were accused of attempting to hijack "It Ends With Us" and create their own narrative in the federal suit Baldoni filed just weeks after Lively accused Baldoni of sexual harassment on set of the film. As the legal battle heats up with a recent court hearing and trial date set for March 2026, each of the actors has remained relatively low-profile in public. However, Reynolds' social media presence of late and a surprising show of support at an A-list pal's performance has experts questioning if the Canadian actor is picking up the pieces of the squeaky-clean image he once held in both hands. Hours after the first court appearance in the case, where a judge ordered the stars' legal teams to limit speaking to the press, Reynolds shared a selfie with his wife of nearly 13 years. The couple appeared to be walking through New York City streets in the smiling shot posted on his Instagram stories. Reynolds used the 1994 Hootie & the Blowfish song, "Only Wanna Be with You," to go along with his photo. "Ryan's 'nicest guy in Hollywood' aura is taking a little bruising," Ryan McCormick, reputation management expert and managing partner at Goldman McCormick PR, told Fox News Digital. "It's hard to fathom why both sides (and various media conglomerates with a financial stake in all three actors) would allow this prolonged legal case to be in the public eye. It is mutually-assured, reputation destruction." "Ryan's 'nicest guy in Hollywood' aura is taking a little bruising." Before their legal teams met in court Monday, Reynolds appeared in New York on Thursday to sign autographs for fans. The "Van Wilder" actor didn't seem to have a press obligation, per social media sleuths, leaving keyboard warriors to question if he staged the "paparazzi swarm." On opening night of buddy Hugh Jackman's "From New York, With Love" show at Radio City Music Hall, Reynolds took the mic and praised "The Greatest Showman" star in front of the audience: "I love this man, I care about this man. He is genuinely the best human being I know. And I have four children," he said, per Variety. "Ryan Reynolds has spent years cultivating an image as Hollywood's most likable, self-aware, and business-savvy A-lister," Alexandra LaManna, a communications advisor and former White House spokesperson, told Fox News Digital. "His connection to this legal mess, whether direct or by association, is not a great look. If this case spirals, it could chip away at his sterling reputation. Blake and Ryan have also built their brand as Hollywood's power couple – witty, polished, and in tune with their audience – but this situation is starting to crack that image." LaManna added, "The real battle here isn't about facts, it's about perception. And with the trial more than a year away, the longer they stay tangled in this PR fight, the worse it gets. What started as a legal dispute is turning into a messy spectacle. Neither side is winning the he-said-she-said, and the more they engage, the more exhausting they become. At this point, there's so much noise around it that people are starting to tune out entirely; when a controversy drags on with no end in sight, everyone stops caring." "His connection to this legal mess, whether direct or by association, is not a great look. If this case spirals, it could chip away at his sterling reputation." On the day Baldoni filed his federal suit, Reynolds and his Wrexham soccer club co-owner, Rob McElhenney, announced they were part of a group that acquired the Colombian club La Equidad. Adrienne Uthe, founder and strategic advisor for Kronus Communications, told Fox News Digital that Reynolds' reputation is "already taking a hit" weeks into the Baldoni legal issue. "This is one of those 'untouchables' having their persona shattered into a million pieces," Uthe said. "This is one of those 'untouchables' having their persona shattered into a million pieces." Uthe said there's an easy way for Lively and Reynolds to move forward, though. "I think the couple should drop the suit, move on and find resolve through mediation for damages done to Justin Baldoni," she said. "This case will mirror the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard case, and it won't be in their direction. The best thing they can do right now is stop playing victim and open up the receipts 100%. Justin's team took action and is allowing the public to sort through information for themselves and make the judgment call — they should, at minimum, do the same." Fans turned their heads once again when it was revealed that Lively's sequel with Anna Kendrick, "Another Simple Favor," would be opening the acclaimed SXSW film and music festival, with Reynolds' name also being mentioned. "Will Ryan be making fun of Anna is his next film as well?" one fan asked in the comments of Lively's post promoting the film. Another user commented, "Never watching a Blake or Ryan film ever again." However, Kevin Mercuri, CEO of Propheta Communications, said the couple's brand is still strong despite a challenging time in both of their lives. "Ryan Reynolds is probably the only celebrity in this case who stands to have his image burnished," Mercuri told Fox News Digital. "His sole task will be to stand as a supportive husband. As a couple, Ryan and Blake seem to be pretty solid, making them stand out among the usual Hollywood couples who seem prone to breakups and divorce. They've been married since 2012 and chose to raise a family away from the usual entertainment meccas of Los Angeles and New York City. Doing so has made them more relatable to their fan base." He added, "In terms of potential impact, it's hard to estimate. Justin Baldoni's legal team has already come out swinging in an apparent attempt to intimidate Blake. Still, she has the support of a vast fan base who will require a boatload of evidence in order to believe that she is lying."
