Injured Tom DeLay hangs up his dancing shoes, withdraws from 'Dancing With the Stars'October 6th, 2009 Injured Tom DeLay hangs up his 'Dancing' shoesLOS ANGELES — It wasn't two left feet, but two fractured feet that forced Tom DeLay to hang up his dancing shoes on Tuesday. The former House Republican Whip said he's taking his doctor's advice and leaving the ABC television show "Dancing With the Stars."
DeLay has been diagnosed with stress fractures in both feet from the rigors of dancing and must wear foot braces when away from the ballroom.
GaGa goes topless for promotional adSeptember 25th, 2009 LONDON - British pop star Lady GaGa is courting controversy yet again for posing topless for a promotional Internet ad for her upcoming tour. The singer, who will be performing with American rapper Kanye West during the Fame Kills tour, features topless in a slow-motion 30-second clip.
Lady Gaga takes bulletproof piano on tourAugust 25th, 2009 LONDON - 'The Streets' star Mike Skinner has revealed that Lady Gaga takes very heavy stage equipment when she is on tour, and that her piano is bulletproof. The British rapper said that his backstage trailer at UK's V Festival was opposite the Just Dance hitmaker's.
Aerosmith axe three more Canadian gigsAugust 12th, 2009 LONDON - Rock band Aerosmith have shelved three more Canadian concerts as lead singer Steve Tyler recovers after a fall from the stage during a performance. The dates will be rescheduled.
Aerosmith star Joe Perry heartbroken at prospect of axing current tourAugust 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry has said that he is heartbroken at the idea of not completing their current tour. The gig ended after the lead vocalist Steven Tyler got injured, when he fell from the stage during a show in South Dakota.
Estelle replaces Lauryn Hill as headline act for Stockholm Jazz FestivalJune 22nd, 2009 Estelle to headline Stockholm Jazz FestivalSTOCKHOLM — Grammy-winning British singer Estelle will replace Lauryn Hill as the headline act at this year's Stockholm Jazz Festival. Earlier this month, the festival said Hill had canceled all European tour dates because of health reasons.
Lauryn Hill cancels all European tour dates this summer due to health reasonsJune 10th, 2009 Lauryn Hill cancels all European tour datesSTOCKHOLM — Festival organizers say hip-hop and R&B singer Lauryn Hill has canceled all tour dates in Europe this summer for health reasons. Stockholm Jazz Festival spokeswoman Liisa Tolonen says the artist's agent informed the festival late Tuesday that all performances in Europe by the former Fugees singer have been canceled.
Jacko's fury over being forced to do 50 gigs in LondonJune 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson has told his fans he is livid with concert promoters for booking him to do 50 shows in London than 10 as he desired. The King of Pop made the revelation outside his LA dance studio, telling fans he wanted to perform only a couple of concerts at the O2 arena and spread the remaining shows all over the world.
'Circus tour is the only monetary lifeline for Britney'May 31st, 2009 LONDON - Britney Spears' Circus tour has given her a monetary lifeline after a spree that has seen her shell out 6.6 million pounds in less than a year. The astonishing state of her finances was revealed in a report to a Los Angeles court.
Sick Morrissey axes final two concerts of UK tourMay 30th, 2009 LONDON - Brit rocker Morrissey has axed the final two concerts of his UK tour due to continuing ill health. The former Smiths frontman has been trying to recover from a throat condition for months and had previously delayed his opening gigs in the US.
Jacko's opening gigs delay 'not due to health'May 22nd, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's concert promoter has dismissed claims that the singer postponed the first four concerts of his comeback tour in London due to his skin cancer. AEG Live president Randy Phillips said that the delay had "absolutely nothing" to do with the King of Pop's health.
Morrissey fuels ill health rumours after cancelling London gigMay 12th, 2009 LONDON - Brit singer Steven Morrissey has fuelled rumours regarding his health after he cancelled his London tour. Morrissey, 49, a former 'The Smiths' member, had earlier scrap the first five U.S.
Robbie Williams planning £10m return next yearMay 10th, 2009 LONDON - Robbie Williams has decided to ditch any plans of joining old band Take That and is considering a 10-million pound solo comeback tour next year. The 35-year-old is setting up a string of dates at London's O2-his first in the UK for four years.
Kylie Minogue announces first US tourMay 7th, 2009 LONDON - Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue has announced her first US tour with stops at New York's Hammerstein Ballroom and Los Angeles' famed Hollywood Bowl. The superstar has lined up six dates for autumn 2009, which will start with a show in Oakland, California, at the end of September 2009, reports contactmusic.com.
Britney to be accompanied by sons on European tourMay 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Britney Spears' ex-hubby Kevin Federline has granted permission to their kids to accompany the singer on her European tour. The 'Toxic' hitmaker has wrapped up her North American shows in Montreal, Canada and will head to London in June (09) to continue her Circus tour.