Madonna and Sam Smith just dropped their new single.
24.05.2023 - 21:55 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Sam Smith fans were left 'fuming' and 'gutted' on Wednesday night (May 24) after their performance was suddenly cancelled four songs in, as thousands at the sold out show were told to leave.
It had all started off so well at the AO Arena gig, with the 'Unholy' hitmaker even teasing a 'surprise' as part of the performance on social media hours before.
But after four songs, fans reported the lights went dark for around 20 minutes, with speculation there had been a 'power cut' before the huge crowds were informed the show had been cancelled due to reported 'vocal issues'
READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community
One fan, who was at the gig with friends and his husband, told the M.E.N: "Sam came out and everyone was screaming and getting into it. They dedicated their show to Tina Turner and told us they had a surprise for us.
"Little did we no the surprise was them not coming back on stage. First it was an issue which would be sorted in two minutes, then about 25 minutes later we were told to go home. What a let down.
"Someone came on and said they were sorry but they have had to cancel the show due to vocal issues. Some people had booked hotels and everything it’s a joke."
Fans took to social media amid the confusion, before videos and pictures of thousands leaving the arena emerged on Twitter once it had been cancelled, with some saying they were 'fuming' and 'gutted'.
@SnowyZoex was among those writing: "Well all was going great at the Sam smith concert until urm… they cancelled it after 4 songs… FUMING!!"
Another person at the show said: "Genuinely had no idea what happened. They went off after four songs for a costume change, then there was some stuff on the screen followed by an
Madonna and Sam Smith just dropped their new single.
Raquel Leviss is making plans for once she finishes treatment.
The feud between Howie Mandel and Andy Cohen is over.
Sam Smith‘s vocal cords are now seemingly on the mend after the singer revealed that they had injured their voice.The ‘Unholy’ singer took to their now-expired Instagram Stories over the weekend to share an update on their vocal condition after they were forced to cancel a number of shows over “vocal issues”.Posting on their Instagram, Smith said, per Music News: “My vocal cords are healing, and after a week of vocal rest, it’s looking good. It’s looking like I’m going to be OK for the rest of the shows, that’s really amazing news.”Sam Smith also apologised to fans who bought tickets to the cancelled shows in Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow.
Luke Shaw ought to play in the heart of defence once more for Manchester United to try and nullify the threat Manchester City's Erling Haaland poses.
Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho inadvertently revealed his dream to win the FA Cup last month when the Reds travelled to West Ham.
Raquel Leviss says she wants to come back for another season of, but the fact of the matter is she has no idea if she can stomach it, admitting that her future on the hit Bravo series hangs in the balance.Leviss made the admission in Peacock's extended version of part-two of the season 10 reunion, in which Andy Cohen has a one-on-one interview with the 28-year-old reality star. After asking her a series of questions, Cohen wonders if taking time apart and hitting the pause button is something Tom Sandoval or her parents suggested, but that there's no question it's a lonely time for her amid Scandoval.
My word, that was a hell of a month for Mancunian gigs, wasn't it?
Sam Smith and Madonna have shared details about their new collaboration. Sam Smith and Madonna have confirmed the release of their new song, Vulgar. Madonna posted a picture to Instagram on Wednesday featuring both artists' initials, S&M, accompanied by the caption, “VULGAR………….
Sam Smith has teamed up with Madonna on their upcoming single ‘Vulgar’ which is set for release on June 9.The singer took to their social media to post a 15-second teaser of the track that features a black background with the words “SXM, ‘Vulgar’, June 9th, Sam and Madonna” flashing on the screen. It also features a snippet of the song’s funky dance beat with both singers singing their names.Madonna took to her social media to post what could potentially be the track’s cover art.
Thania Garcia Madonna and Sam Smith’s first collaboration, a fresh new single titled “Vulgar,” will be available on June 9. On Wednesday morning, Madonna confirmed the release by posting the single’s artwork across social media. The image shows a side-by-side, black-and-white shot of two cinched corsets with both Smith’s and Madonna’s initials — appropriately: “S&M” — emblazoned over the photo. “VULGAR…………. new song out Friday June 9th @samsmith,” Madonna wrote in the caption of her post. A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) Smith first teased the collaboration last week on Twitter using an audio clip that saw the duo repeating their names: “Sam and Madonna.” In the days that followed, Smith had also tweeted that fans were going to be treated to a surprise during his Manchester show on May 24, which many assumed would be a first taste of the collaboration since the Twitter announcement was in the same font as the first teaser.
Madonna has confirmed that new music from her and Sam Smith is on the way.
CNBC Make It to discuss her success, Barbara said she doesn't believe that saving money is the key to wealth. "I'm just not a believer in saving money, I've never saved a dime my whole life," she said. "When I sold my business for $66 million, I immediately thought of what could I spend it on.
Andy Cohen’s direct messages are open. On Wednesday, The Bravo boss surprised some Vanderpump Rulesfans as they watched part one of the dramatic season 10 reunion. Cohen took to his Instagram Story and said someone who lived near him in the West Village sent him a DM and wanted him to stop by and surprise her viewing party.The Bravo host weighed his options but decided it would be fun and showed up unannounced to the apartment. Partygoer Lila Camillos, who works in 's marketing department, shares, «Two girls knew he might be coming but did not share it with the rest of us per Andy's request, and they wanted us to be surprised. Then someone showed up in the middle of the reunion, and I heard a man's voice when he walked in.
Sam Smith is explaining why they had to abruptly end their latest show.
Sam Smith has cancelled a number of UK shows due to a vocal injury. This follows the abrupt end to their Manchester show on Wednesday, just four songs into the set.The singer left the stage suddenly at the show on Wednesday and the venue was plunged into darkness, leaving fans in confusion.
Sam Smith is “heartbroken” after being forced to cancel two more tour stops.
Sam Smith teased a mysterious collaboration with Madonna yesterday (May 24), just hours before the singer was forced to cancel their Manchester gig only four songs in.A video clip posted to social media at 5pm featured audio of Smith and Madonna saying “Sam and Madonna”, while corresponding text flashed on a black screen.In a tweet posted shortly after, Smith wrote: “Manchester, we’ve got a surprise for you this evening. ‘Unholy’ won’t be the last song….”pic.twitter.com/sNcfEetuQO— SAM SMITH (@samsmith) May 24, 2023pic.twitter.com/uKGWErIONS— SAM SMITH (@samsmith) May 24, 2023It’s unknown if the two teasers were linked in any way, and Smith was forced to put a stop to the gig at Manchester’s AO Arena in the evening after suffering vocal issues.The singer later issued an apology to fans for cancelling the gig four songs in, also confirming that two more of their shows will not go ahead as planned.The pop singer kicked off the show with ‘Stay With Me’, followed by ‘I’m Not The Only One’, ‘Like I Can’ and ‘Too Good At Goodbyes’.From there, however, Smith left the stage for an extended period and the lights were temporarily dimmed.“Dearest sailors, I don’t know what to say honestly,” Smith began the statement posted to social media.
Sam Smith is being slammed after abruptly exiting a concert stage and leaving fans "in the dark" for 20 minutes without any kind of announcement. Only adding to the anger was that fans felt Sam was particularly insensitive about the blackout, given that that particular show took place at the Manchester Arena, which was the site of a bombing during an Ariana Grande concert six years earlier.
Keep up to date with all the big stories from across Greater Manchester in the daily Mancunian Way newsletter. You can receive the newsletter direct to your inbox every weekday by signing up right here.