Concert Showbiz and Celebrity Breaking News

Barenaked Ladies are touring all over North America on their ‘In Flight Tour’ in support of their 2023 album with fellow ’90s icon Toad The Wet Sprocket.Along the way, the “One Week” rockers are slated to deliver the hits at Atlantic City’s Tropicana Casino on Saturday, June 22, Brookville, NY’s Tilles Center Concert Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 1 and Rochester’s Kodak Center on Wednesday, Oct.

The late Queen made her final appearance on the Buckingham Palace balcony after a chat with Charles, which shows how much she cared about her duties, according to a royal expert. The Queen surprised everyone by showing up on the last day of the Platinum Jubilee in 2022, even though she was ill, as experts believe the then Prince Charles convinced her to attend the event.

Trish Deitch There are two kinds of people in this world: Those that love bone-shaking, ear-splitting spectacles, like fireworks and arena-sized heavy metal concerts, and those who want nothing more than to miss such events for a night on the couch with a good book and a cup of hot chocolate. One such youngster had a seat in the orchestra during a Broadway performance of “The Who’s Tommy” and said as much at the top of his lungs. “I don’t like this!” the small child screamed during a rare lull in the overwhelming action.

St. Vincent just announced she’s swinging into venues all over North America for the ‘All Born Screaming Tour’ in support of her upcoming album with the same name.Along the way, the “Roslyn” singer who’s sometimes known as Annie Clark will stop into Brooklyn’s newly opened Paramount Theatre for a pair of back-to-back gigs on Tuesday, Sept.

Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. The sun is higher, the days are longer and festival season is upon us. As always, the packed slate of multi-stage music events scheduled throughout the spring and summer kicks off with Coachella, which will return to the famed Empire Polo Grounds on April 12th and again for Weekend 2 on April 19th.

Tim McGraw’s 2024 tour name is a bit misleading.The country icon dubbed this year’s trek the ‘Standing Room Only Tour,’ but after doing a bit of research, our team found quite a few last-minute seats available for all 38 remaining shows on the North American run with special guests Carly Pearce and Restless Road.That includes his big gigs at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on Saturday, May 4 and Long Island’s UBS Arena on Thursday, May 9.And if you want seats — not standing room only passes (!) — to see the hitmaker perform bangers like “I Like It, I Love It,” “Highway Don’t Care,” “Something Like That” and tracks from his 2023 album “Standing Room Only” at one of his many, many shows live, we’re here to help.At the time of publication, our team found some tickets going for as low as $21 before fees on Vivid Seats.While that price is a bit of an outlier, other shows have seats starting anywhere from $27 to $116 before fees.Curious how much it will cost you to see the “1883” star boot scoot and boogie live at the concert closest to you?We’ve got all the information you need and more about Tim McGraw’s 2024 ‘Standing Room Only Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including tour dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available 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.

AC/DC is embarking on their European ‘Power Up Tour’ in support of their 2020 album with special guest The Pretty Reckless where they’ll perform in countries like Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, France and more.“We are thrilled to finally announce the Power Up European Tour,” the band shared on X, formerly Twitter.“Angus (Young), Brian (Johnson), Stevie (Young), and Matt (Laug) will be joined by (former Jane’s Addiction bassist) Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff (Williams).”This summer run will be the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band’s first time official trek since the 2016 ‘Rock Or Bust World Tour.’Most recently, the “Thunderstruck” rockers dusted off their guitars for the 2023 Power Trip Festival where they performed alongside heavy mainstays Metallica, Tool, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses and Judas Priest.And if you want to see them live overseas this summer, we found tickets for a handful of gigs.At the time of publication, prices start at $103 USD before fees on Vivid Seats.Other shows have tickets starting anywhere from $104 to $529 before fees.Want to take the “Highway To Hell” with Angus, Brian and the band?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about AC/DC’s 2024 European ‘Power Up Tour’ below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all AC/DC concert dates, venues and links to the cheapest tickets available 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.

Michele Amabile Angermiller Just 48 hours after show in San Diego at the Pechanga Arena and less than 24-hours before he is set to perform with the E Street Band at San Francisco’s Chase Center, Bruce Springsteen logged some serious (private) air miles for a surprise performance at country superstar Zach Bryan‘s concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Wednesday night.@springsteen on stage with Zach Bryan @barclayscenter tonight! Love that Zach is wearing a Springsteen tour shirt as he performs! Video by @AdamZagoria #springsteen #Zachbryan pic.twitter.com/ktgzwRaGLAZach Bryan, Bruce Springsteen and Maggie Rogers on Revival in Brooklyn pic.twitter.com/S27jytJ4r8 Bryan, wearing a Springsteen shirt, welcomed the 74-year-old Rock and Roll Hall of Famer to the stage for a performance of his new, unreleased song, “Sandpaper” as well as Bryan’s song “Revival.” Springsteen traded lyrics with Bryan on the former and took a solo on his famed, battered Fender guitar for “Revival.” Singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers, who is featured on Bryan’s “Dawns,” performed that song with the headliner earlier in the evening and joined him for the encores with Springsteen.Someone revive me….Zach Bryan, @springsteen, @maggierogers in Brooklyn!!! pic.twitter.com/mV2ooDWwrf While the concert presumably wasn’t the only reason Springsteen flew cross-country, his history has shown he’ll pick up a guitar and join a friend onstage whenever he has time. Earlier this month, Bryan broke an attendance record in Springsteen’s home state of New Jersey at the Prudential Center in Newark on March 15.

Olivia Rodrigo is putting her own stamp on Nicole Kidman‘s 2021 commercial for AMC Theaters.

Shakira decided to surprise fans with a concert. Hosted in Times Square, New York, Shakira made the show’s announcement on social media, surprising her followers and inspiring a rush of movement to the location. Shakira is playing a free surprise concert in Times Square TONIGHT!Shakira goes on a dinner date with Lucien Laviscount after her surprise concert in Times SquareA post shared by Billboard Latin (@billboardlatin)Shakira’s show kicked off at 7:15 and lasted for around half an hour, performing some of her biggest hits, including “Hips Don’t Lie,” “Te Felicito”, “TQM”, “Cómo Dónde y Cuándo” and “Puntería.” She closed out the show with one of her most succesful songs of all time, “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol.

Billy Joel only has five concerts remaining at New York City’s Madison Square Garden before he wraps his record-smashing residency at the venue with his 150th concert on July 25.Until then, it isn’t too late to snatch last-minute tickets for his fifth-to-last MSG gig on Thursday, March 28.It won’t be cheap to see the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer live, though.At the time of publication, the best price we could find on last-minute seats was $304 before fees on Vivid Seats.Floor seats start at $362 before fees — not that much more to sit significantly closer to the stage.Still, while that may sound pricey, there’s an element of scarcity at play here.As we near Joel’s final concert at the Knicks’ home court, it’s likely prices will continue to rise. Therefore, this might be the best deal you see before Joel calls quits on his longstanding MSG stint.Want to rock out to “Only The Good Die Young,” “Uptown Girl,” “We Didn’t Start The Fire,” “Scenes From An Italian Restaurant,” “Movin’ Out” and Joel’s 2024 single “Turn The Lights Back On” live?You’re in the right place, Piano Men and Uptown Girls.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Billy Joel’s March 28 Madison Square Garden concert below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices by section at Madison Square Garden for Joel’ s March 28 concert 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.

Zach Bryan is dropping into the Barclays Center for a pair of back-to-back gigs on Wednesday, March 27 and Thursday, March 28 as part of his ‘Quittin’ Time Tour’ with special guests The Middle East and Levi Turner.And if you want to go, there’s never been a better time to scoop up Zach Bryan tickets than the present.When we first reported on last-minute ‘Quittin’ Time’ prices, tickets started at $143 before fees on Vivid Seats for the Barclays Center shows.At the time of publication, seats can now be secured for as low as $118 before fees.For those that want to get closer to the action, floor seats are available for $283 before fees.On the fence?New York Post writer Miska Salemann saw a ‘Quittin Time’ concert live at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center and said Bryan “(wages) intimacy in a grandiose arena, his stories land deep coupled with unpretentious staging and lack of strict choreography makes his performances feel more like witnessing a virtuoso at an open mic-night at your local dive” in her glowing review.Still need a few more details before smashing that buy button?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Zach Bryan’s Barclays Center concerts below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices by section at the Barclays Center 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.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Most of the really essential rituals of American life — religious observances; Halloween and New Year’s Eve; opening day in baseball — are cyclical, endlessly repeatable experiences, independent from individuals or cults of personality. But to that list, a lot of us would add the ritual, stretching past 50 years now, of Bruce Springsteen in concert. And as the world found out last year, that guy can take a sick day.

Drake is nearing the end of his run.Before the ‘It’s All a Blur, Big As the What? Tour’ officially wraps, Champagne Papi will hit Long Island.The Hip-Hop hitmaker is slated to play back-to-back shows with special guests Lil Wayne and Lil Durk at Elmont, NY’s UBS Arena on Thursday, March 28 and Friday, March 29.As of now, last-minute tickets are still available for the pair of concerts.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find on tickets for the two nights in L.I. was $152 before fees on Vivid Seats.Floor seats start at $425 before fees.While that may sound pricey, the trio pull out all the stops at their shows, based on our findings.Drake performed 38 (!) songs at a recent show while Lil Wayne and Lil Durk opened with 11 and seven respectively, according to Set List FM.Want to rock out with Drizzy, Weezy and Durkio?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about the ‘Its All A Blur, Big As the What? Tour’ UBS Arena concerts below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown on all the best ticket prices by section at the UBS Arena 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.

Pat Benatar and her husband Neil Giraldo take it a step further.The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees announced they’re hitting the road once again to deliver their hits like “Hit Me With Your Best Shot,” “Love Is A Battlefield” and “Heartbreaker” at venues all over North America from May through August as part of their ‘Fantastic 2024 Tour.’Along the way, the lovebirds will make five (!) New York and New Jersey stops.First, they’re slated to drop into Atlantic City’s Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort on Saturday, July 6.After that, the pair swings into Red Bank, NJ’s Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre on July 7, Bethel, NY’s Bethel Woods Center For The Arts on July 21 and New York City’s Beacon Theatre on July 23.Finally, Benatar and Giraldo close their NY/NJ run at Lewiston, NY’s Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater on July 24.For those that can’t wait to sing along with the ’80s icons live, tickets can be secured as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, March 29, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.Benatar and Giraldo wrapped their 2023 headlining ‘De Novo Tour’ — before serving as a special guest on P!nk’s ‘Funtastic Tour’ — in Las Vegas.Here’s what they performed at their final show on the run in Las Vegas, according to Set List FM.01.) “All

Twenty One Pilots will be logging quite a few frequent flier miles this year and next.The popular alt-rockers just announced they’re returning to the skies road for their massive worldwide ‘Clancy Tour’ in support of their upcoming album with the same name.As of now, the Grammy-winning duo have arena concerts lined up all over the globe from August 2024 all the way up until May 2025.That includes landings at Newark, NJ’s Prudential Center on Tuesday, Sept. 17 and Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Wednesday, Sept.

Jeff Benjamin Yoshiki’s involvement in philanthropy encompasses a diverse range of causes, with his family and upbringing being core influences. “I lost my father when I was young,” Yoshiki says. “He actually took his own life.

social media accounts just hours earlier, according to Billboard.The Colombian singer, 47, got a rawr from the crowd when the stage doors opened around 7:30 p.m. with her fan-favorite song, “Hips Don’t Lie,” blaring around the crowded Manhattan street.Donning black pants and silver embellishments top, she dazzled fans with hits like “TQM,” “Cómo Dónde y Cuándo,” “Te Felicito,” and “Puntería.”The three-times Grammy winner closed out the show with her hit “Bzrp Music Sessions, Vol.

Jhené Aiko announced ‘The Magic Hour Tour’ that will send her and special guests Coi Leray, Tink, Umi and Kiana Ledé to arenas all over North America from June through August.Along the way, the neo soul icon is set to swing into Newark’s Prudential Center on Saturday, June 29 and Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Monday, July 1.The 36-year-old “Sativa” songstress was scheduled to trek all over the U.S. and Canada in 2020 as part of her ‘Chilombo Tour’ in support of her album with the same name but had to cancel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.While we can’t say what the former B2K backup singer will bring to the stage this time around — although we’d guess “Chilombo” cuts and her latest single will make the set list — we do know the best way to find out is live.And if you want to be there to catch the six-time Grammy nominee live, you can grab tickets for all shows as soon as today.Although inventory isn’t available on Ticketmaster until Friday, March 29, fans who want to ensure they have tickets ahead of time can purchase on sites like Vivid Seats before tickets are officially on sale.Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event.A complete calendar including all tour dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found below.On Aug.

Shakira has just announced she is playing a surprise concert there tonight. The Colombian icon just released her album Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran. Here’s what you need to know.The concert will kick off tonight, March 26th at 7:15 ET.

The Stray Cats are getting back in the swing of things.Brian Setzer’s long-running rockabilly group just announced they’re hitting the road for the first time since 2019.They’ll be joined by special guest The Midnight Cowgirls at all shows.Near the end of their brief 15-concert jaunt, the “Rock This Town” trio will play back-to-back-to-back gigs at Lewiston, NY’s Artpark Outdoor Amphitheater on Tuesday, Aug. 13, New York City’s The Rooftop at Pier 17 on Thursday, Aug.

Willie Nelson may be.The nonagenarian country icon — who’s been on the road since the mid 1950s (!) — just announced that he’ll drop into Camden, NJ’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion to celebrate July 4 with his Outlaw Tour co-headliners Bob Dylan and Robert Plant.Now if that’s not American, we don’t know what is.They’ll be joined by Plant’s partner in crime Alison Krauss as well as Mavis Staples, Maren Morris and Celisse at Nelson’s annual Fourth of July Picnic.It should be noted that while the concert is taking place in Camden, NJ, it’s being labeled as a Philadelphia event.In step with that sentiment, Nelson shared a statement.“I am thrilled to bring the 4th of July Picnic to Philadelphia for the first time in our storied history,” the 90-year-old said in a press release. “It’s an honor to host such an extraordinary lineup of talent in the birthplace of our country.

Korn — 30 years into their celebrated career — just announced they’re hitting the road this fall for a head-banging, fist-pounding nationwide tour with heavy special guests Gojira and Spiritbox.Along the way, Jonathan Davis and co. are slated to stop into Camden, NJ’s Freedom Mortgage Pavilion on Friday, Sept.

The Kid LaRoi is still five months away from turning 21.Befor that milestone birthday, the popular Australian rapper-singer will headline at coliseums, music halls, auditoriums and parks all over North America as part of his 2024 ‘The First Time Tour’ with special guests glaive and Chase Shakur.That includes a stop at NYC’s Radio City Music Hall on Monday, June 17.At all shows, fans can expect to hear tracks from The Kid LaRoi’s debut album “The First Time” released in November 2023.He can’t wait to hit the road, either.“I am so beyond excited to see you guys & give you this new show,” the “Stay” rhymesmith shared on Instagram. “It’s been way too long.”If you’re also beyond excited for this tour, you can snatch up tickets for all of The Kid LaRoi’s U.S.

Nicki Minaj accidentally suffered a wardrobe malfunction that exposed her breast during an Orlando, Fla., concert on Friday. According to a video posted on Instagram, the incident occurred at the Kia Center during Minaj’s “Pink Friday 2” tour when the singer was passing around her microphone to fans while singing the chorus of her 2014 hit “The Night Is Still Young.” Minaj, 41, can be seen holding onto the yellow material of the dress as she hands the mic to someone in the crowd.The nip-slip occurred after the “Super Bass” singer told someone to put down their phone “and live in the moment.” “Oh my God, my boob,” the singer mouthed. The visibly shocked “Anaconda” singer quickly fixed her outfit before demanding the audience member to return the microphone.

Drake Bell is in the middle of the spotlight after the release of the bombshell documentary Quiet On Set. The Nickelodeon star detailed years of abuse at the hands of Brian Peck, opening the floodgates for conversations about the treatment of children in entertainment. The actor has been on a personal rollercoaster for years, finding himself in his own legal battles, getting probation in July 2021 for child endangerment.

Bad Bunny is hopping into the Windy City.From March 28-30, the Hip-Hop hitmaker will bring his ‘Most Wanted Tour’ to Chicago’s United Center for three huge back-to-back-to-back gigs.At past concerts on the nationwide run, the 30-year-old superstar “split the show into three acts, performing his ‘Nadie Sabe’ tracks, then took it back to his trap roots before performing a few acoustic tracks (and) ended the night with ‘un perreíto’” according to USA Today.If this sounds like the show for you, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.Prices start at $94 before fees on Vivid Seats at the time of publication.For those that prefer to get closer to the action, floor-level seats can be secured for as low as $401 before fees.Want to get down with Bad Bunny live?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Bad Bunny’s ‘Most Wanted Tour’ concerts at Chicago’s United Center below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar of Bad Bunny’s United Center concerts including dates, start times and links to the cheapest tickets available 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.

George Strait is launching his ten-concert 2024 tour that he announced last September with special guests Chris Stapleton and Little Big Town.From there, the King of Country heads to NFL stadiums all over North America including a stop at East Rutherford, NJ’s MetLife Stadium on Saturday, June 8.And if you want to see the 71-year-old hitmaker live, now’s the time to pounce.As of now, seats are available for all ten mega gigs.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find was $83 before fees on Vivid Seats.Tickets start anywhere from $84 to $328 before fees for other shows.Wondering how much it will run you to sing “All My Ex’s Live In Texas,” “Check Yes Or No,” “Amarillo By Morning” and so many more No. 1’s with Country’s King?Keep scrolling straight on down, Strait fans.We’ve got everything you need to know and more about George Strait’s 2024 Stadium Tour below.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 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.

Madonna has announced details of her biggest show ever, a free gig to be held at Copacabana Beach.Earlier this month, Brazilian newspaper O Globo reported that the pop icon would round out her huge ‘Celebration’ tour with a huge, free show in Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana Beach.Now, the giant concert has been confirmed to take place on May 4. It will mark Madonna’s first show in Brazil since 2012.As a thank you to fans to celebrate 40 years of Madonna’s musical legacy, the show will be completely free of charge with no tickets, instead operating on a ‘first come, first serve’ basis.

peptic ulcer disease that forced him to take a six-month break from his world tour with the E Street Band.Indeed, at one point, the man who was born to roar was scared that he might never perform live again.“When I had the stomach problem, one of the big problems was I couldn’t sing,” said Springsteen, 74, in an interview on SiriusXM’s “E Street Radio With Jim Rotolo” program.“You sing with your diaphragm. My diaphragm was hurting so badly that when I went to make the effort to sing, it was killing me, you know? So, I literally couldn’t sing at all, you know, and that lasted for two or three months, along with just a myriad of other painful problems.”Springsteen feared the worst-case scenario.“Before people told me, ‘Oh no, it’s gonna go away, and you’re gonna be OK.’ [But] you’re thinking like, ‘Hey, am I gonna sing again?’” said Springsteen.