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   Rod Stewart Tour Halted After Stent Procedure

   Rod Stewart will rest for four weeks after a coronary stent procedure, canceling US shows while three September dates in Mexico remain listed.

   4 min readAug 12, 1:20 PM
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   Joan Jett Cancels Shows After Spinal Surgery

   Joan Jett has withdrawn from two September performances after surgery for a fractured vertebra, with physical therapy now taking priority.

   4 min readAug 8, 11:45 AM
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   Earth, Wind & Fire Concert Postponed in SF

   Earth, Wind & Fire postponed its San Francisco show after a medical emergency, leaving the patient’s identity and upcoming tour dates uncertain.

   3 min readAug 7, 2:50 PM
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   Oasis 2027 Tour Dates Reportedly Set for UK

   Oasis are reportedly planning 18 UK concerts in 2027, including long runs at Manchester’s Etihad Stadium and Knebworth.

   4 min readAug 7, 11:05 AM
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   Ariana Grande Plans Break After 41-Date Tour

   Ariana Grande will step away from public appearances after her tour, while her team rejects the assumptions behind health speculation.

   4 min readAug 3, 10:15 AM
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   Ariana Grande Turns Down the Volume on “Petal” and Finds a Different Kind of Power

   Ariana Grande embraces restraint on Petal, trading vocal fireworks for intimacy, hazy production and quiet confidence. Across 12 tracks, the pop star explores heartbreak, freedom and reinvention through a softer, more controlled sound.

   Jul 31, 12:45 PM
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   Katy Perry’s Bottle Stunt Drifted Off Course

   Katy Perry’s inflatable bottle drifted off course at Isle of MTV Malta, but reports indicate the crowd redirected her and she finished safely.

   4 min readJul 30, 10:35 AM
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   American Idol Season 25 Sets Audition Dates

   The milestone 25th season will air in 2027, with virtual producer auditions starting August 25 and its judges still unconfirmed.

   4 min readJul 29, 4:08 PM
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   Ariana Grande Lawsuit Targets Music Hackers

   Ariana Grande says anonymous attackers stole hundreds of songs, photographs and videos by targeting the digital accounts of her collaborators.

   5 min readJul 28, 11:10 AM
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    Ed Sheeran’s Drinking Comments Resurface

    A two-year-old Ed Sheeran podcast clip has reopened debate about British drinking culture, addiction and the health risks hidden by familiar habits.

    6 min readJul 27, 5:21 PM
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    Jay-Z Bankruptcy Dispute Centers on $119K Debt

    Jay-Z wants a bankruptcy court to preserve a $119,235.45 fee award against Lillie Coley, who has supported Rymir Satterthwaite’s paternity claim.

    4 min readJul 24, 1:50 PM