Bands Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

confirmed the singer’s unexpected death on Instagram.“It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that my beautiful sister and friend has passed away this evening,” she wrote Saturday. “She has had a long battle and she is finally at peace.

treated for pneumonia and faced the “possibility of heart failure,” his wife announced.“I’m very happy to be giving this update. Deryck was discharged after responding so well to his treatments,” Ariana Whibley shared on Instagram.

Coldplay is back in the U.S. and Canada.After their nationwide ‘Music of the Spheres Tour’ in 2022, Chris Martin and co.

cellphones, raunchy sex toys, a massive cheese wheel and even the ashes of a fan’s mother during live performances.But one band decided to take matters into their own hands and start their show with a public service announcement — telling their fans that proper etiquette actually starts before the concert even begins.And that includes showering.Dethklok — a death-metal group that originated as a fictional band from the Adult Swim animated TV series “Metalocalypse” — showed a video to the audience that urged people to be mindful of their personal hygiene at concerts.A clip of the video was posted to TikTok and has garnered 3.2 million views and 563,7000 likes.“Send this to your smelly friends,” user @rawrxdkev wrote in the video description.The video shows the Adult Swim character Facebones spinning around and giving a melodramatic speech about how to properly behave at Dethklok’s shows.“Etiquette is a French word that means, ‘how to not act like a stupid a – – hole!” the terrifying animated face screamed at the crowd.Facebones started off with concert hygiene, asking fans if they ever go to a show and stand next to a person who “smells like BO and old shoes and s – – t” — and if they don’t know what he’s talking about, that person “might be you.”“Take a shower at some point in your life and THEN come to the show,” the animated logo exclaimed.Send this to your smelly friends #concert #ettiquette #ettiquettetips #hygiene #raves #concerts #festivals #babymetalworldtour2023 #concerttok A 2021 study revealed that listening to metal music increases BO by 87% — and fans are glad the issue is finally being addressed.“It’s crazy that it’s gotten to this point but at least they did it in the best way possible,” one person

Earth Wind and Fire are headed to the Garden State.On Friday, Dec. 8 and Saturday, Dec.

Aqua is launching a 20-concert tour that will take them all over North America from Nov. 12 through Dec.

the Pixies I was 12 and crowded around a desktop computer. A friend played a fan-made “Debaser” music video intercut with Luis Buñuel’s iconic surrealist short film “Un Chien Andalou,” referenced in the song. If you aren’t familiar: the quick flick is most famous for exactly the image that Black Francis seizes on.

revealed his stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis last November, saying he was initially diagnosed in 2018.Speaking to The Times, Taylor explained that the dramatic U-turn happened after a doctor told him about a breakthrough cancer drug, dubbed “a nuclear medicine” called Lutetium-177, that targets cancer cells.After undergoing a round of the said treatment conducted by Christopher Evans, whom Taylor referred to as the “Elon Musk of cancer,” the rocker was “radioactive for several days.”“I was classified as palliative, end-of-life care… and now I’m not. I’m asymptomatic,” he told the outlet, adding that he was unable to sleep in the same room as others, or use public transportation.Taylor completed one round of treatment and will have five more rounds to follow that will take place every six weeks.“The lowest point is maybe six weeks after the diagnosis, when it really sinks in,” the Brit explained, adding that he was feeling very down by the limited treatment options.

Pentatonix has announced their 2023 ‘The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year Tour.’ Starting Nov. 14 and running up until Dec.

Foo Fighters, Weezer, Goo Goo Dolls, Third Eye Blind and Collective Soul are touring all over North America all summer long.And yes, post-grunge rockers Everclear are still on the road too.From August through October, Art Alexakis’ Everclear is playing 26 huge shows this year with special guests The Ataris and The Pink Spiders on select dates.That includes gigs in Buffalo’s Town Ballroom on Sept. 12, Westbury’s The Space at Westbury on Sept.

The Lumineers on the road.The ultra-popular folk group from New Jersey has 23 concert and festival dates remaining on their 2023 ‘Brightside Tour’ with special guest James Bay.That includes last-minute gigs at Wantagh, NY’s Jones Beach Theater on Aug. 18, Bethel, NY’s Catbird Music Festival on Aug.

not doing just fine. The Killers issued an apology Wednesday after pulling a Russian audience member on stage during a tour stop in the country of Georgia — and asking the audience to declare him their “brother.” In the statement that was posted to X, the band claimed that they “did not mean to upset anyone and apologize.” “We don’t know the etiquette of this land but this guy’s a Russian,” said Flowers,42, in a social media clip.

Catbird Music Festival will bring some of the biggest names in music to Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts for two days of great music, good times and groovy vibes.Just a few of those stars set to pop into the two-day extravaganza include indie-folk heroes The Lumineers, country music icon Tyler Childers, jam band legend Trey Anastasio with his band, rock group The War On Drugs and the cinematic-sounding Band of Horses.They’ll be joined by Dispatch, Trampled By Turtles, Margo Price, James Bay and Charley Crockett.Personally, we’re most excited to see rising star Allison Russell live.And if you need last-minute tickets to all these stars in one place this weekend, we’re here to give you an assist.At the time of publication, our team found last-minute, two-day general admission passes going for as low as $174 before fees on Vivid Seats.Single-day passes start at $109 before fees.Want to be a part of the action but don’t know where to start?Keep reading.We’ve got all the information you need to know and more about the 2023 Catbird Music Festival below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices for single and multi-day passes to the 2023 Catbird Music Festival can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

revealed his stage 4 prostate cancer diagnosis last November, saying he was initially diagnosed in 2015.Taylor said a scientist reached out to him with an offer of “a nuclear medicine” called Lutetium-177.The scientist told him that the medicine “is targeted, so it only sees cancer cells.”“It can’t see healthy cells,” Taylor told BBC News revealing he had his first round of the drug six weeks ago. “It kills stage four cancer in your bones.

Dogstar for the first time in over 20 years.The group’s ‘Somewhere Between The Power Lines and Palm Trees Tour,’ in support of their yet to be released 2023 album with the same name, will hit indie venues all over North America in August, November and December on the 26-concert run.That includes a gig at Brooklyn, NY’s Music Hall of Williamsburg on Monday, Dec. 11.And if you haven’t gotten last-minute tickets to see Reeves aka John Wick/Neo/Johnny Utah/Ted/Duke Caboom rock out on bass yet, it’s not too late.As of now, tickets are available for all upcoming gigs.Some are shockingly cheap too.At the time of publication, we found some general admission passes going for as low as $16 before fees on Vivid Seats.To be fair, that price is a bit more inexpensive than most shows.

Dexys, formerly known as Dexys Midnight Runners, are embarking on a 12-concert tour supporting their sixth studio album “The Feminine Divine” this fall from Oct. 26 through Nov.

Six Nations of the Grand River to support the building of their new cultural center.”Born Jaime Royal Robertson in Toronto on July 5, 1943, Robertson had family roots in the Jewish enclave of the city’s downtown and in the Mohawk community of the Six Nations Reserve outside the city.At age 10, he began playing guitar, and in 1960 at the age of 16, he joined drummer Levon Helm in the Hawks, the backing band for rockabilly star Ronnie Hawkins. The Hawks went on to play with Bob Dylan on tour in 1965 and 1966, after the folk-music star famously decided to “go electric.” Moving to Woodstock in 1967, Robertson and his bandmates recorded the seminal “basement tapes” with Dylan before changing their name to The Band and releasing the groundbreaking “Music from Big Pink” albumin 1968.

Bachman-Turner Overdrive live in concert.Thankfully, this can be fixed in the very near future when the classic rockers embark on their quick eight-show summer and fall ‘Back In Overdrive Tour.’From August through November, the Canadian icons are “Takin’ Care Of Business” at venues all over North America — and according to Set List FM, this is the band’s first official trek since 2002.“We can’t wait to bring back all the hits on the road,” the band shared on Instagram.And it you want to pick up tickets to hear the hits like “Let It Ride,” “Roll On Down The Highway,” “Hey You” and more live, it isn’t too late.As of now, inventory is available for all upcoming gigs.How much do they cost?At the time of publication, we found some seats going for as low as $48 before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows had tickets starting in the $65 to $130 range.Need a bit more information about the boogie rockers’ short 2023 tour?Keep scrollin’ down the internet highway.We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all upcoming Bachman-Turner Overdrive tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.

Jonas Brothers are taking over Yankee Stadium this weekend to kick off their 35-concert ‘Five Albums, One Night Tour.’Due to overwhelming demand, Kevin, Nick and Joe will play back-to-back nights at Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole’s home field on Saturday, Aug. 12 and Sunday, Aug.

Syracuse is about to turn it up to 11.On Saturday, Aug. 5, legendary rockers Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard and Alice Cooper are headed to Syracuse, NY’s JMA Wireless Dome as part of their ‘2023 World Tour.’And you wouldn’t believe it but tickets are very, very cheap.How cheap?Well, at the time of publication, we found some last-minute seats going for as low as $13 before fees on Vivid Seats to see the trio of headliners.Back in February, those same tickets were going for $70.Not a bad deal at all.Floor seats can be scooped up for $73 before fees.Want to hear “Girls, Girls, Girls,” “Pour Some Sugar On Me” and “School’s Out” all in one night for very reasonable prices?Here’s everything you need to know and more.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best ticket prices by sections for the Aug.

Blue Öyster Cult has just the right amount of cowbell down pat by now.And if you want to see the self-proclaimed “best and most mysterious band in the universe” rock it live, now’s your chance.The timeless classic rockers (and Long Island natives!) are embarking on a quick seven-show tour from August through December.That includes a gig at Westbury, NY’s The Space at Westbury on Wednesday, Nov. 22.It’s not too late to scoop up tickets for most upcoming shows either.Better yet, “don’t have to fear” prices.At the time of publication, we found some seats going for as low as $31 before fees on Vivd Seats.Other shows on the run start in the $50 to $100 neighborhood.Want to hear “Don’t Fear The Reaper,” “Godzilla” and “Burnin’ For You” live like they’re meant to be experienced?Keep reading.We’ve got all the details you’re looking for about the Blue Öyster Cult’s 2023 tour.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

smashing concert ticket sales in store for you.The Smashing Pumpkins are hitting the road in the next few months for their 26-date ‘The World Is A Vampire Tour’ where Billy Corgan and co. will tear up the stage all over North America in support of their 2023 album ‘ATUM.’That includes gigs at Holmdel, NJ’s PNC Bank Arts Center on Aug.

Foreigner live before they call it quits.The classic rock legends are midway through their ‘Historic Farewell Tour’ and wrap up their last run of shows ever in November.Thankfully, if you want to pay your respects to Mick Jones and co. one more time, there are 44 (!) more opportunities to do so.That includes a few stops in New York and New Jersey as well.First up, the “Jukebox Heroes” will hit Darien Center, NY’s Darien Lake Performing Arts Center on Friday, July 28.After that, they’ll hit Saratoga Springs, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Tuesday, Aug.

Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top are co-headlining the ‘Sharp Dressed Simple Man Tour’ with special guest Uncle Kracker from July through September.While cranking out the hits, the band will head north for a few New York and New Jersey concerts.First, they’ll bring “Free Bird” and “Legs” to Canandaigua, NY’s Constellation Brands Performing Arts Center on Aug. 24 and Saratoga Springs, NY’s Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sept.

Foghat is still slow riding.The legendary classic rock band is hitting venues all over North America as part of their ‘Road Fever Tour’ from July this year up until February 2024.That includes a gig at Riverhead, NY’s Suffolk Theater on Sunday, Aug. 27.Best of all, tickets are available for all remaining concerts on the group’s tour calendar.Some are quite affordable too to see the “I Just Want To Make Love To You” rockets live.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on Foghat tickets was $35 before fees on Vivid Seats.Want to pay your respects to one of hard rock’s greatest pioneers live?Here’s everything you need to know about Foghat’s ‘Road Fever Tour.’All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all Foghat tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Phish is coming to New York City’s Madison Square Garden for seven huge back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back concerts from July 28 through Aug. 5.Yes, Trey Anastasio’s beloved jam band is returning to MSG for yet another mini-residency.As of now, single and multi-day passes are available for the extended affair.At the time of publication, some single-day passes are going for as low as $52 before fees on Vivid Seats.Multi-day passes start at $161 before fees.$644 before fees is the cheapest price we could find on seven-day passes.Want to celebrate Phish all week long in the City That Never Sleeps or just go to a single show?Keep scrolling, Phishheads.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Phish’s seven-night stint at MSG below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices for upcoming single and multi-day Phish tickets for their Madison Square Garden shows can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic may be hanging it up for good soon.Starting July 27, the legendary group will launch their 29-concert ‘Just For The Funk Of It! Final Tour?!?’ that just might be their last.Yes, we’re not sure if this is it for the 82-year-old and his intergalactic band or not.And if you’re in New York and New Jersey you thankfully still have a few more chances to see the band live.Clinton and co. will bring “Flashlight,” “Atomic Dog,” “Give Up The Funk,” “One Nation Under A Groove” and more to Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre on Aug.

According to Malaysian law, same-sex activity is illegal and carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment with whipping.Following the stunt, the frontman walked off the stage calling out, “alright, we gotta go. We just got banned from Kuala Lumpur, I’ll see you later.”The Good Vibes Festival released a statement shortly after announcing that Malaysia’s Ministry of Communications and Digital had canceled the three-day event due to the “controversial conduct and remarks” made by Healy.“We sincerely apologize to all our ticket holders, vendors, sponsors, and partners,” they added.

the Bureau of Investigative Journalism.The drone strikes are one of the most controversial aspects of his presidency. The first drone strike he approved was in Yemen and it killed 55 people — including 21 children and 12 women, five of whom were pregnant at the time.

Jimmy Eat World are embarking on their 29-city ‘The Amplified Echoes Tour’ with special guests Manchester Orchestra from July through the end of September.That includes gigs at New York City’s Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage on Wednesday, Aug. 23 and Buffalo’s Buffalo Outer Harbor on Friday, Aug.

Pantera is finally about to launch their 2023 headlining tour.From July 28 through Nov. 10, the legendary rockers will play venues all over North America with special guest Lamb of God.Along the way, they’ll stop in Camden, NJ’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Aug.

Yes are taking their hits and tracks from their new album “Mirror To The Sky” all over North America on their 26-concert ‘Classic Tales Of Yes Tour’ from September through November.That includes stops at Westbury, NY’s NYCB Theatre on Sept. 28, New Brunswick, NJ’s State Theatre on Sept.

Matchbox Twenty in the U.S. remaining this year.The group’s ‘Slow Dream Tour,’ which comes on the heels of their 2023 album “Where The Light Goes,” has just 14 shows remaining on its sprawling tour calendar.Thankfully for New York fans, it isn’t too late to catch Rob Thomas and co.

The Goo Goo Dolls refuse to phone it in.At a recent show in the United Kingdom, lead singer John Rzeznik brought a talented fan onstage to help the band sing their seminal classic “Iris.”It was an emotional moment and a perfect reminder that the band puts on a one-of-a-kind show where they connect with the crowd every single night. And starting July 24, they’re bringing that magic back to North America.For the next two months, the Buffalo-based quartet will take their ‘Big Night Out Tour’ featuring special guests O.A.R. and Fitz and The Tantrums all over the U.S.

Cake are midway through their North American summer tour and they may be coming to a venue near you very soon.That holds especially true for New Yorkers — the alt-rockers are slated to perform at The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22.Tickets for their pair of NYC gigs start at $67 before fees on Vivid Seats.However, there are even cheaper tix available to see the “The Distance” rockers live these next few months.At the time of publication, we found some tickets going for as low as $33 before fees.Not a bad deal at all considering you’ll get to hear and/or sing along to classic jams like “Never There,” “Love You Madly” and their iconic cover of Gloria Gaynor’s “I Will Survive” live.Plus, as an added bonus, they dedicate a newly planted tree at every show to a lucky audience member.Yes, really.Want to have your Cake and maybe get a tree too?Here’s everything you need to know about John McCrea and the band’s 2023 tour.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available can be found below.(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time.

Cheap Trick live, you can rectify that very soon.The legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famers just added 14 shows to their ongoing 2023 ‘Live In Concert Tour.’Originally set to conclude in late September, the tour will now see Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen and Tom Petersson playing in locales like Colorado Springs, Albuquerque, Tucson, Las Vegas and Reno up until Oct. 22.Fans in the Northeast can catch the classic rockers live too when they play Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts with Rod Stewart on Sept.