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Metro
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Frontman abruptly ends concert mid-set after declaring ‘I can't sing anymore'
Three days into his tour, country singer Darius Rucker announced he 'can't sing anymore' in a shock on-stage confession. The rest of the concert at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, was scrapped, with only a few songs performed at that point. Darius previously scared fans when he almost fell off the stage after catching his foot on a wire while performing in Charleston, South Carolina, last year. He rose to fame as the lead vocalist in Hootie & The Blowfish, known for tracks like Hold My Hand, Let Her Cry, and Only Wanna Be with You. In a heartbreaking video posted to TikTok, the 59-year-old star attempted to continue for 'one more song' before conceding he could no longer sing. 'I'm going to play one more song. I promise you, we are going to figure this out. You're going to get your money back. I just can't sing.' Darius, clearly frustrated, said he has 'never done this before' and promised to 'make this up to you', but confessed he was unable to continue. 'This never happened,' he said. 'I physically can't sing, and I promise you on everything that I stand for I will make this up to you.' Powering through, Darius continued with his 2013 track Wagon Wheel as the audience belted back the lyrics to him. 'I'm so sorry,' he said, giving the audience more promises that they would 'figure this out' before he exited the stage. Darius has not made any public statements about the show as devastated fans shared their support in the TikTok comments. 'Darius had to end the Atlantic City show a few songs in,' wrote original posted CaroTheBlondie. 'Feel better Darius, we love you!' 'He looked so upset when he left the stage,' commented Indigobabs2.0. Arthur H. Bonney added it 'looked like his hands were shaking' due to his emotions, saying he 'feels so bad for him'. Gina Appollonio Smith said: 'Oh man, I love him and hope that he's OK. As disappointed as I would've been his health is the most important thing. Unfortunately, I've never seen him in concert but his music plays as a backdrop for a big portion of my life and always will.' Grow Food noted they had seen him perform the Friday before, and he 'sounded like he was not feeling well'. More Trending It's unclear if Darius will be returning for his other scheduled gigs, with his next show scheduled for Saturday, July 19 in Florida. He is due to tour at various gigs and festivals in the US across the summer,including touring with Mumford and Sons, plus a short visit to the UK in September. Metro has reached out to Darius' reps for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Outrage over My Chemical Romance's 'demonic' show points to a bigger problem MORE: 80s rock band sue each other after on stage punch-up ended reunion tour MORE: Country star Conner Smith charged after knocking down and killing woman, 77
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."
