Ticketmaster has reclaimed Olivia Rodrigo tickets that it says were bought in breach of its sales rules and is offering them back to fans at the original face value for The Unraveled Tour. Fans can submit requests until Friday 21 August at 11:59pm ET. The reclaimed tickets are being prioritised for fans who missed out
The Empire State Building was lit green on Thursday, 20 August 2026, as mysterious “TS” symbols appeared online and sparked speculation among Taylor Swift fans about a possible new project. The New York landmark’s official X account posted a photograph of the building glowing green with the caption “WhaTS happening?”, with the capitalised “TS” prompting
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Brandon Flowers has said making his new solo album Thrasher felt like a “natural” move because the songs were too personal to become another Killers record. The 45-year-old frontman began working on the album after The Killers completed their 2021 record Pressure Machine. As the material developed, Flowers realised the songs did not feel like
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The Corrs have cancelled their Abu Dhabi concert at Etihad Arena, which was scheduled for 27 September 2026. The Irish sibling band announced the cancellation on Instagram on 19 August, citing “unforeseen circumstances beyond our control”. Ticket holders will receive refunds from their original point of purchase. The Corrs cancel Abu Dhabi show The Corrs
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Sam Smith has revealed that Madonna reached out to support them after the backlash surrounding their 2022 collaboration with Kim Petras, “Unholy”, describing the pop icon as a “mother” and saying her music is a “lifeline” for queer people. Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Smith, who uses they/them pronouns, recalled how Madonna
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Phoebe Bridgers has postponed her remaining intimate UK shows this week after being hospitalised with appendicitis. The singer-songwriter confirmed the news on Wednesday 19 August 2026, after performing two London shows at Union Chapel on Monday, her 32nd birthday. Bridgers was due to perform intimate shows in Kingston, Brighton and Bristol, but those dates will
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The Beatles have announced a new long-term global partnership between Universal Music Group (UMG) and Apple Corps that will expand the way the band’s music, merchandise and wider brand are managed and presented worldwide. Under the exclusive agreement, UMG will oversee The Beatles’ global physical and digital merchandise, licensing and e-commerce, building on its existing
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Christina Aguilera’s concert at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, with Ticketmaster confirming that the scheduled 25 September 2026 show will no longer take place. Ticket holders will receive automatic refunds to their original payment method within 21 working days. No reason has been given for the cancellation, and no replacement date has
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Frank Beard, the longtime drummer of ZZ Top, has died aged 77. The musician died on Monday 17 August 2026, surrounded by his family at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, while receiving hospice care, according to the band’s representative Bob Merlis. No cause of death has been announced. ZZ Top have cancelled their scheduled concerts
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OFFLIMITS Music Festival 2026 in Abu Dhabi has been cancelled, with organisers confirming that all tickets will be automatically refunded. The festival was due to take place at Etihad Park on Yas Island on November 21, after originally being scheduled for 4 April 2026. The announcement was made on 18 August 2026, with organisers saying
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