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04-07-2025
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Usher Cancels His Australian Arena Tour Dates That Were Set for November and December
Usher has cancelled the Australian leg of his Past Present Future global tour, shows that were scheduled for November and December Ticket holders will get a full refund The singer, 46, has not publicly addressed the cancelations yetUsher has cancelled the Australian leg of his Past Present Future global tour. In a statement issued via Ticketek on Friday, July 4, Live Nation confirmed, "The promoter of USHER's Australian Tour regrets to advise that the scheduled shows to take place in November/ December, will no longer be proceeding." Live Nation provided further details on the refund process for Australian concertgoers: "All tickets purchased (including refundable ticket purchases, if relevant) will be automatically refunded in full to the original payment method used. Customers do not need to take any action. Customers should allow approximately 30 business days for the refund to appear in their account." Usher, 46, has not yet publicly addressed the cancellation or provided a reason. The R&B superstar was set to play 12 shows across Melbourne and Sydney in November and December. This would have marked his first Australian tour in nearly 14 years, Billboard reports. The Grammy winner first announced the Australian leg of the Past Present Future tour on May 7, telling fans he was 'bringing the A to the AUS' on Instagram. The singer wrote at the time, "Australia, my Past Present Future tour is coming your way! Tickets for Sydney and Melbourne dates go on sale Friday 16 May, but you can get yours early in the fan presale starting Monday 12 May. Sign up to get the presale code at Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The tour, which has already seen Usher perform in the U.S. and Europe, was set to kick off Nov. 19 at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena before moving to Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on Dec. 1. A description for the show teased that Usher "will take the stage in celebration of his 30-year career, performing iconic hits like 'Yeah!' and 'U Got It Bad,' alongside tracks from his latest album COMING HOME, released earlier this year via mega/gamma." Read the original article on People
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24-06-2025
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Legendary Rock Star Forced to Cancel Show Over 'Zero Music Industry Support'
Legendary Rock Star Forced to Cancel Show Over 'Zero Music Industry Support' originally appeared on Parade. Former Smiths frontman Morrissey has canceled his upcoming concert in Stockholm, citing severe exhaustion among his band and a lack of support from the music industry. Morrissey, 66, is currently touring across the UK and Europe and was scheduled to perform at Stockholm's Hovet Arena on Monday, June 23. However, he announced that the show would not go on. 'The pain at not reaching Stockholm this week is horrific for the band and crew,' he wrote on Morrissey Central. 'We dream of Stockholm, Reykjavik, Trondheim, Helsinki, Aarhus … but there is no financial support from imaginary record labels to get us to such places.' He explained that despite having visited six countries in the past week, the toll of constant travel has caught up with the group. 'We are travel-weary beyond belief,' he said. 'We pray to God that someone, somewhere can help us reach Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Denmark … where we have thousands upon thousands of friends, yet absolutely zero music industry support.' According to the tour schedule, no other Scandinavian dates are booked. Fans who purchased tickets for the Stockholm show reportedly received a message reading, 'Due to exhaustion among the band and crew, the Morrissey headline engagement at Hovet has been cancelled. Refunds will be available at the point of purchase.' Morrissey also expressed ongoing frustrations with the state of the industry, pointing out the contrast between high ticket sales and a lack of backing from labels or radio. 'No label will release our music, no radio will play our music … and yet our ticket sales are sensational,' he said. 'What does this tell us about the state of Art in 2025?' He added, 'The wagon rolls on to Berlin, 27 June. With the grace of God we will all gather. I love all of you with whatever is left of my doomed heart.' His comments come as tensions continue over his unreleased album Bonfire of Teenagers. The project, recorded between 2020 and 2021, was originally slated for a 2023 release on Capitol Records but remains shelved following his split from the label in 2022. 'There is no arts media anymore in England,' Morrissey said, blaming what he called an 'idiot culture.' 'Genuine artists in England are now being held hostage by people who object to any manner of alternative opinion.' Morrissey has had a long, contentious relationship with record labels — even dating back to his days with The Smiths. The band, made up of Morrissey, guitarist Johnny Marr, bassist Andy Rourke and drummer Mike Joyce, was signed to independent label Rough Trade. Morrissey frequently voiced frustration over the lack of star treatment and criticized what he called the label's 'defeatism' when it came to promoting their music, according to Magnet Magazine. As The Smiths grew in popularity and attracted interest from major labels, they became increasingly frustrated with their Rough Trade contract, which bound them for at least two more albums after "Shakespeare's Sister." Regardless, The Smiths officially disbanded in 1987 after internal tensions made it increasingly difficult for the group to continue. Legendary Rock Star Forced to Cancel Show Over 'Zero Music Industry Support' first appeared on Parade on Jun 23, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 23, 2025, where it first appeared.
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04-06-2025
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Classic Rock Icon Forced to Cancel 2025 Concert Dates Due to ‘Ongoing Health Concerns'
Classic Rock Icon Forced to Cancel 2025 Concert Dates Due to 'Ongoing Health Concerns' originally appeared on Parade. announced that he's canceled his 2025 tour dates due to 'ongoing health concerns,' according to a statement released Tuesday, June 3 by his representatives. Mason had previously been forced to postpone his fall 2024 tour due to a 'serious heart condition' that doctors detected during a routine physical exam. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Although Mason had hoped to return to the road with spring and summer tour dates after recovering from the procedure related to his heart condition, he came down with a 'severe infection in March, which he has been courageously battling ever since,' the statement added. Refunds for tickets will be issued automatically at the point of sale. 'With deep regret, I must cancel all tour dates for 2025 due to ongoing health issues stemming from the infection I had in March. I'm incredibly grateful to my team of doctors—this has been challenging territory, to say the least,' Mason said in a statement that was also shared to his social media accounts. 'A heartfelt thank you to all the fans, and to my family, band, agents, and the venues who've waited patiently and supported me throughout this journey. Your kind messages have lifted my spirits more than words can express,' he added. 'Recovery is a long road. My love for you all runs deep.'Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004 as a founding member of Traffic, Mason wrote and sang two of the band's best-known songs, 'Feelin' Alright?' and 'Hole in My Shoe.' After Traffic split up, Mason went on to work as a session player for George Harrison, the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and several others. He also scored a solo hit in 1977 with the song 'We Just Disagree,' which went on to become a classic hits and soft-rock radio staple. Classic Rock Icon Forced to Cancel 2025 Concert Dates Due to 'Ongoing Health Concerns' first appeared on Parade on Jun 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
