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Published 16:26 17 Nov 2019 GMT
Ariana Grande has announced that she may have to cancel shows on her Sweetener world tour over some health issues.
Grande, who is in the middle of the US leg of her tour, took to Instagram to tell fans that after her Charlottesville show, her head was "splitting", but that she was hoping to recover in time for her next concert in Lexington, Kentucky.
She has since made a statement on her Instagram stories, saying that she may be forced to call off future performances on this tour.
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"Hi my loves, so I’m still very sick. I’ve been sick since the last London show. I don’t know how it’s possible but my throat and head are still in so much pain," she wrote.
"I sound okay I’m just in a lot of pain and it’s difficult to breathe during the show. I am seeing my doctor and trying my v best to get better for tomorrow’s show.
The last thing I would ever want to do is cancel a show at this point with so few left. I’m truly cherishing every moment of this… I just really don’t know what’s happening with my body right now and need to figure it out.’
Please take this as a gentle heads up… I don’t want anyone to feel blindsided tomorrow if God forbid I can’t make the show happen. I’m on all the meds. Getting IV drips, doing everything I possibly can to pull through.
Mum and friends are taking good care of me. Just a scary feeling. Love you with all my heart and will keep you posted."
Grande later posted an follow-up, writing "update: still can't swallow or lift my head. Love u. Medicated AF and hoping to wake up better. Seeing doc again in AM and will let you know about show. I'm so sorry again. It's catching up to me I guess. Love u the most [sic]."
We wish you a speedy recovery, Ariana!
celebrity3 min(s) read
Published 17:39 05 Mar 2024 GMT
Fans have become concerned about Taylor Swift's health after videos showed her looking seemingly unwell on stage.
Swift's recent performance in Singapore has stirred a wave of concern among fans as a video surfaced showing her pausing to cough multiple times during her rendition of 'Delicate' in Singapore.
The clip quickly went viral, prompting fans to express their worries about Swift's well-being. "Hope she's okay. She's been coughing," remarked one concerned fan.
A second person said: "Oh no..finally i was wondering how she can do all these eras tour without getting sick coz damn queen was performing with all that rain n heat."
A third person speculated that it may have been Covid-19, saying: "Most people that went to the Sydney shows caught covid, poor taytay probably did too."
Despite these concerns, a source speaking to Yahoo Lifestyle emphasized the stringent measures in place to safeguard Swift's health while on tour.
"When Taylor is on tour, strict measures are put into place to stop her interacting with anyone outside of her 'bubble'," the insider revealed. "Going on a world tour may sound exciting, but the reality of it is each day just consists of going from a hotel room to the venue and repeat."
Swift isn't the only star causing concern right now, as just last week, Adele had to delay her Las Vegas residency dates in March due to severe vocal complications stemming from a serious illness, per the Daily Mail.
During her performance at The Colosseum in Caesar's Palace on February 28, the 35-year-old mother-of-one drew comparisons to Ursula from Disney's The Little Mermaid, citing her strained voice and fatigue.
"Your girl was tired. I didn't sleep very well. And Ursula from the ocean has come from my chest tonight," Adele shared with her audience.
When people aren't concerned for Swift's health, they're apparently concerned for her immortal soul, as former Boyzone star Shane Lynch believes that she is performing Satanic rituals at her shows.
In an exclusive interview with the Irish newspaper Sunday World, Lynch, a self-identified born-again Christian, said: "I think when you’re looking at a lot of the artists out there, a lot of their stage shows are Satanic rituals live in front of 20,000 people without them realizing and recognizing."
He continued: "Even down to Taylor Swift – one of the biggest artists in the world – you watch one of her shows and she has two or three different demonic rituals to do with the pentagrams on the ground, to do with all sorts of stuff on her stage."
Despite Lynch's bold allegations, he acknowledged that many perceive such displays as mere artistic expression, stating: "But to a lot of people, it's just art and that's how people are seeing it, unfortunately."
Expanding on his concerns, Lynch highlighted his decision to distance himself from certain music genres, particularly hip-hop, citing hidden Satanic imagery and themes.
"When it comes to a lot of the music that's out there at the moment – more of the hip-hop side of things – there is a lot of hidden Satanic [imagery] and a lot of evil within them, including down to the beats. It's very real," he emphasized. "Music attaches to your emotions. It has a connection to your spirit and how you feel."
Let's hope Taylor can shake it off soon and that the illness isn't Karma for any supposed Satanic rituals!
entertainment news3 min(s) read
Published 14:52 26 May 2023 GMT
Celine Dion has canceled her entire Courage World Tour due to her ongoing health battle with Stiff Person Syndrome.
Dion, 55, was diagnosed with a neurological disease in December 2022, and she revealed the news to her fans via a heartfelt Instagram video.
"Hello everyone, I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reach out to you," the singer began. "I miss you all so much and can’t wait to be on stage talking to you in person.
"I’ve been dealing with problems with my health for a long time and it has been really difficult for me to face my challenges and to talk about everything that I’ve been going through.
"Recently I’ve been diagnosed with a very rare neurological disorder called the stiff person syndrome which affects 1 in a million people," the star continued.
When discussing how the disease impacts her life, Dion said: "Unfortunately, these spasms affect every aspect of my daily life sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal chords to sing the way I'm used to."
The iconic singer has now made the tough decision to cancel her Courage World Tour, as she continues to battle the neurological disease, as she made a heartbreaking announcement via social media.
Dion expressed that canceling the tour was no easy decision and that she feels "tremendous disappointment" in having to do so.
"I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again. I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100%," Dion wrote.
The 'My Heart Will Go On' singer added that it isn't fair to fans if she keeps postponing shows, so she felt it better to cancel them indefinitely until she could build up the strength to tour again.
Whilst little is known about Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS), the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke states that it's characterized by "fluctuating muscle rigidity in the trunk and limbs and a heightened sensitivity to stimuli such as noise, touch, and emotional distress, which can set off muscle spasms."
The institute continued: "People with SPS can be too disabled to walk or move, or they are afraid to leave the house because street noises, such as the sound of a horn, can trigger spasms and falls."
Women are twice as likely to be affected by SPS as men and symptoms usually appear between the ages of 30 and 60.
There is currently no known cure, but doctors can treat symptoms by using muscle relaxants and steroids.
We wish Dion all the best in her battle against the disease, and we hope that she will be back up on stage in the future.
celebrity2 min(s) read
Published 10:12 15 Aug 2018 GMT
Ariana Grande's album is set to drop soon and fans of the singer are getting very, very excited. The 25-year-old singer's fourth studio album, "Sweetener," is released this Friday and the build-up to the release has been nothing short of dramatic. It's difficult to know exactly where to start, so let's take it back a few months.
Literally a matter of months ago, Ariana appeared to be in a happy relationship with rapper Mac Miller. However, despite their joint singles and social media uploads, it turns out there was trouble in paradise and the couple split unexpectedly. Then, a few weeks later, Ariana was linked to the SNL presenter Pete Davidson. Mac Miller, for his part, then reportedly crashed his car while under the influence- and social media erupted.
A few weeks passed, with people accusing the singer of causing Mac's substance use, and this is when Ariana turned into a social media savage. Since her first spat with a Mac fan, Ariana has been on a mission to shut down absolutely everybody who questions her relationship with Davidson.
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She responded angrily to a fan who claimed that she had cheated on Mac and now, after confirming her engagement with Davidson and a matter of days before her album releases, Ariana has trolled someone over the state of their fingers.
Of course, as with all new releases, there are leaked copies of Ariana's album doing the rounds on the internet and it appears that some people have even managed to get their hands on physical issues.
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Understandably, given the perfectly executed marketing campaign that has led to the album release, Ariana was pretty annoyed that someone had got a physical copy of the album before it released. However, rather than just throwing a basic, generic insult in the direction of the girl in question, Ariana decided to be much more ruthless and called out her fingernails.
Shock. Horror.
"i mean if somebody’s gonna leak what my hard copies looks like please handle this first ..... please. this music is..... too good for this," she wrote.
But she wasn't done there. Ariana continued on her tirade against the fan: "like a. illegal b. i worked too damn hard for this nail to be featured on my hard copy debut c. i can't," she wrote.
As mentioned, Sweetener is set for release this Friday and it's believed that the album will touch on a wide range of issues - from Ariana's relationship with Mac Miller to her newfound romance with Pete Davidson. In fact, such is her infatuation with the comedian, there is even a song named after him on the record (let's hope they don't break up, LOL!)
If there's one lesson to take from this, it's that you shouldn't mess with Ariana Grande when she's in album mode. Also, clean your nails before you start posting photos online.
celebrity5 min(s) read
Published 10:27 01 Dec 2025 GMT
The press tour for the hotly anticipated film Wicked: For Good has hit a snag recently.
Ariana Grande has thrown absolutely everything into the Wicked: For Good press tour, treating it almost like an extension of the film itself.
From city to city, she’s shown up fully in character-inspired couture, working closely with stylist Law Roach to curate a run of archival and custom looks that nod to Glinda while still feeling deeply personal and elevated, culminating in that sentimental pink Givenchy farewell gown.
Beyond the fashion, she’s carried a huge share of the global promo load across premieres, specials, and fan events, helping anchor a months-long rollout that stretched from Brazil to Paris, London, Singapore, and New York, all while honoring the emotional weight of the story and her bond with Cynthia Erivo.
Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Marissa Bode and Ethan Slater. Credit: Don Arnold / Getty Images.
The result is a press tour that doesn’t just sell a movie - it shows how hard she’s worked, on and off screen, to make this era feel magical, intentional, and “for good” in every sense.
On top of all the magic, the Wicked: For Good press tour has clearly been intense and stressful for her too. The schedule alone has been brutal: back-to-back flights all over the world in the space of two weeks, with carpets, fan events and talk shows stacked on top of each other.
She’s done all of that under a microscope of online body commentary and “thinness discourse” that would be exhausting for anyone to ignore.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in Wicked. Credit: David Becker / Getty Images.
On top of the usual performance pressure, she dealt with a frightening incident on the Singapore carpet when a fan breached security and grabbed her.
Even with the glam looks and smiles, it’s obvious this press run has demanded a lot from her mentally, physically, and emotionally.
And sadly, the superstar singer and actor revealed on Instagram recently that she contracted Covid, forcing her to cancel several promotional appearances in New York and beyond. She posted a story with the words “moments before Covid” alongside a photo from a recent appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.
This isn’t the first time the cast has had pandemic trouble. During filming of the first movie both Grande and co‑star Cynthia Erivo tested positive, delaying production - Erivo just days before the big number 'Defying Gravity' and Grande before shooting 'Popular'.
Credit: Instagram.
The positive test has led Grande to miss upcoming press stops, including a slot on The Kelly Clarkson Show. It is the latest hiccup in a press tour that has already been troubled: flight delays prevented her from attending the film’s premiere in Brazil, prompting criticism from fans - criticism she addressed via Instagram.
At the Singapore leg of the tour, a man jumped barricades in an attempt to grab Grande, though security intervened after Erivo stepped in. The man, identified as 26‑year‑old Australian national Johnson Wen, was later convicted as a public nuisance and sentenced to nine days in jail.
Earlier this week, both Grande and Erivo skipped red carpet interviews at the film’s New York premiere after Erivo lost her voice. Grande opted to stay silent in support of her co‑star.
Even with the press tour drama the hype hasn’t faded. The first instalment, Wicked: Part One grossed a massive $758 million worldwide, making it the highest‑grossing film adaptation of a Broadway musical ever, per Variety.
The sequel is tracking for an opening weekend north of $150 million to $180 million from 4,000 North American theaters. That would eclipse other big openings this year such as A Minecraft Movie, which took in $162 million, and the live‑action remake of Lilo & Stitch, which made $146 million.
In a review for The Guardian critic Peter Bradshaw praised Grande for delivering a nuanced take on Glinda, saying the star “is, as ever, delicate and doll‑like as Glinda, though with less opportunity for comedy”.
He also singled out Erivo for standing out: “A superstar among equals … bringing her black‑belt screen presence to the role of Elphaba, and revealing a new vulnerability and maturity”.
Their acting has helped keep excitement for the movie strong even as publicity hits turbulence.
With blockbuster expectations and strong performances, Wicked: For Good might still claim the title of biggest musical‑movie launch of the year despite last‑minute setbacks for its stars.
celebrity4 min(s) read
Published 13:42 29 Nov 2025 GMT
The press tour for the hotly anticipated film Wicked: For Good has hit a snag recently.
Ariana Grande has thrown absolutely everything into the Wicked: For Good press tour, treating it almost like an extension of the film itself.
From city to city, she’s shown up fully in character-inspired couture, working closely with stylist Law Roach to curate a run of archival and custom looks that nod to Glinda while still feeling deeply personal and elevated, culminating in that sentimental pink Givenchy farewell gown.
Beyond the fashion, she’s carried a huge share of the global promo load across premieres, specials, and fan events, helping anchor a months-long rollout that stretched from Brazil to Paris, London, Singapore, and New York, all while honoring the emotional weight of the story and her bond with Cynthia Erivo.
Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum, Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Marissa Bode and Ethan Slater. Credit: Don Arnold / Getty
The result is a press tour that doesn’t just sell a movie - it shows how hard she’s worked, on and off screen, to make this era feel magical, intentional, and “for good” in every sense.
On top of all the magic, the Wicked: For Good press tour has clearly been intense and stressful for her too. The schedule alone has been brutal: back-to-back flights all over the world in the space of two weeks, with carpets, fan events and talk shows stacked on top of each other.
She’s done all of that under a microscope of online body commentary and “thinness discourse” that would be exhausting for anyone to ignore.
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande star in Wicked. Credit: David Becker / Getty
On top of the usual performance pressure, she dealt with a frightening incident on the Singapore carpet when a fan breached security and grabbed her.
Even with the glam looks and smiles, it’s obvious this press run has demanded a lot from her mentally, physically, and emotionally.
And sadly, the superstar singer and actor revealed on Instagram recently that she contracted Covid, forcing her to cancel several promotional appearances in New York and beyond. She posted a story with the words “moments before Covid” alongside a photo from a recent appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.
Credit: Instagram
This isn’t the first time the cast has had pandemic trouble. During filming of the first movie both Grande and co‑star Cynthia Erivo tested positive, delaying production - Erivo just days before the big number “Defying Gravity” and Grande before shooting “Popular”.
The positive test has led Grande to miss upcoming press stops, including a slot on The Kelly Clarkson Show. It is the latest hiccup in a press tour that has already been troubled: flight delays prevented her from attending the film’s premiere in Brazil, prompting criticism from fans - criticism she addressed via Instagram.
At the Singapore leg of the tour, a man jumped barricades in an attempt to grab Grande, though security intervened after Erivo stepped in. The man, identified as 26‑year‑old Australian national Johnson Wen, was later convicted as a public nuisance and sentenced to nine days in jail.
Earlier this week, both Grande and Erivo skipped red carpet interviews at the film’s New York premiere after Erivo lost her voice. Grande opted to stay silent in support of her co‑star.
Even with the press tour drama the hype hasn’t faded. The first instalment, Wicked: Part One grossed a massive $758 million worldwide, making it the highest‑grossing film adaptation of a Broadway musical ever, per Variety.
The sequel is tracking for an opening weekend north of $150 million to $180 million from 4,000 North American theaters. That would eclipse other big openings this year such as A Minecraft Movie, which took in $162 million, and the live‑action remake of Lilo & Stitch, which made $146 million.
In a review for The Guardian critic Peter Bradshaw praised Grande for delivering a nuanced take on Glinda: “is, as ever, delicate and doll‑like as Glinda, though with less opportunity for comedy”.
He also singled out Erivo for standing out: “superstar among equals … bringing her black‑belt screen presence to the role of Elphaba, and revealing a new vulnerability and maturity”.
Their acting has helped keep excitement for the movie strong even as publicity hits turbulence.
With blockbuster expectations and strong performances, Wicked: For Good might still claim the title of biggest musical‑movie launch of the year despite last‑minute setbacks for its stars.