Beyonce Apologizes To Belgian Fans For Postponing Concert

May 15th, 2013 8:55pm EDT
Beyonce
International superstar Beyonce has written a handwritten note apologizing to fans for scrapping a performance in Belgium on Tuesday.

The Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) singer was advised to cancel the show in Antwerp on doctor's orders after suffering from dehydration and exhaustion, fuelling ongoing rumors she is expecting her second child with husband Jay-Z.

Now, Beyonce has uploaded a note to revelers left disappointed by the postponed show, and vowed to be back on stage at the Sportpaleis arena in Antwerp on Wednesday night.

A picture of the letter was posted on Facebook, and r...
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Rolling Stones' Promoter: 'The Tour Is Doing Great'

May 9th, 2013 1:32am EDT
The Rolling Stones
A concert promoter for The Rolling Stones has slammed reports the band's current American trek has been devastated by poor ticket sales, insisting the tour is "doing great".

On Friday, the Satisfaction hit-makers initially failed to sell out their 50 & Counting world tour opener in Los Angeles as fans refused to spend $600 on best-seat tickets but a last-minute slash of prices to $85 enabled the band to play to a packed house.

Reports suggested sluggish sales had forced concert promoters to drastically cut ticket prices but John Meglen, co-president of AEG Live subsidiary Concerts West,...
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Justin Timberlake Shines At Roseland Ballroom

May 7th, 2013 10:31am EDT
justin timberlake at roseland ballroom, nyc
Justin Timberlake rocked the Roseland Ballroom last night in New York City to a sold out crowd. Sponsored by MasterCard Priceless Premieres, fans were treated to songs from all three of Timberlake's studio albums, as well as a sexified cover of "Need You Tonight" by INXS. Jay-Z wasn't in the house, but wife Jessica Biel and Lonely Island cohort Andy Samberg were, and towards the end of the set Timbaland made a surprise guest appearance.

Just recently, Timberlake tweeted out a photo from the studio announcing a September 30th date for the second part of his 20/20 Experience. He also announc...
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Justin Timberlake Announces World Tour, '20/20 Experience' Part 2 Release Date

May 6th, 2013 5:30pm EDT
Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake is set to hit the road for the first time in six years, visiting cities around the world on his "20/20 Experience Tour." The pop superstar will hit the road beginning October 31.

Timberlake also announced the release date for the second half of his "The 20/20 Experience" album -- September 30.

Justin's tour kicks off at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, on Halloween and dates through February 10, 2014 have been scheduled, with more on the way.

Members of the singer's new fan club, "The Tennessee Kids," can access a pre-sale beginning Tuesday, May 7 at 10am. F...
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Lightning In A Bottle Music Festival 2013

May 3rd, 2013 9:24pm EDT
Lightning in a Bottle 2013
The world's leading music and performing arts festival is back for the 8th year in a row! The Lightning in a Bottle International Music and Arts Festival, which is one of Southern California's biggest music festivals, will be held from Jul. 11 to Jul. 15, 2013 at Lake Skinner County Park in Temecula, CA.

Organized by The Do LaB, which is also one of the masterminds behind Coachella, Lightning in a Bottle 2013 promises to be a big hit not only with its incredible music acts, but also with the festival’s focus on art, sustainability, performance art, and spiritual living.

Headliners for L...
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'The Voice' Finalist Tony Lucca Announces 'Whole World Watching' Tour

April 29th, 2013 2:01pm EDT
The Voice
Tony Lucca announced on Monday a slate of new tour dates that will have the talented singer-songwriter on the road from late July to mid-August.

Lucca, who was the finalist for Team Adam on season two of NBC's The Voice, subsequently signed with coach Adam Levine's 222 Records and is currently preparing his first post-show album.

It's not the first big move for Lucca, who's been working hard since his time on national TV ended. He previously embarked upon the nationwide "Chapter Two" tour last fall, released a new music video for his song "Like Love" in November, and returned to The Voice...
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Beyonce, Nine Inch Nails To Headline Jay-Z's 'Made In America' Festival

April 11th, 2013 4:09pm EDT
Beyonce
Beyonce and Nine Inch Nails are set to headline Budweiser's second annual Made In America Festival in Philadelphia over Labor Day weekend.

The lineup for this year's event was hand picked by Beyonce's husband, Jay-Z, who filled the roster for the two-day festival in 2012 and also headlined along with Pearl Jam. The rapper won't be performing at this year's event though, but his ad agency, Translation, will produce the concerts.

Budweiser's VP of marketing Paul Chibe explained the whole idea behind the mixed lineup after it was announced via music-streaming website Spotify.

"The point of ...
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Richie Sambora Quits Bon Jovi's North American Tour

April 3rd, 2013 9:48am EDT
Richie Sambora
Richie Sambora has bowed out of Bon Jovi's current tour, citing "personal issues."

The guitarist, who has been a member of Bon Jovi since 1983, did not specify his reason for pulling out of the upcoming North American leg of the band's Because We Can trek.

A statement on the Bon Jovi website reads, "Due to personal issues, Richie Sambora will not be performing on this upcoming leg. All shows will go on as scheduled."

Sambora was missing when the Livin' on a Prayer hit-makers played the Scotiabank Saddledome arena in Calgary, Canada, on Tuesday night.

Frontman Jon Bon Jovi told the c...
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Rolling Stones To Play Glastonbury Festival For First Time

March 28th, 2013 11:07am EDT
The Rolling Stones
The Rolling Stones have confirmed they will perform at the annual festival, which will take place from June 28th to June 30th, for the first time after recently returning from a six-year hiatus for a series of concerts to celebrate their 50th anniversary together.

News of their upcoming performance on the legendary Pyramid Stage was revealed on Wednesday when the festival's full line-up was unveiled on its official website.

The band also confirmed they will play on Saturday, June 29th on their official website and frontman Mick Jagger took to Twitter to express his excitement, writing: "C...
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Daft Punk Not Performing At 2013 Coachella

March 28th, 2013 8:35am EDT
Daft Punk
A representative for Daft Punk has dismissed reports the dance stars are set to make a surprise appearance at the upcoming Coachella festival in California.

The Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger hit-makers were not part of the line-up when it was unveiled in late January, but fans were led to believe the duo could be on the bill after label bosses listed the event on the band's official Vevo.com page on Wednesday.

However, a spokesperson for the group has moved swiftly to shoot down the speculation, telling Rolling Stone, "Daft Punk is not performing at Coachella this year."

Blur, Ston...
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