T-Pain Announces 'TP20' Tour With NYC Kickoff, Says It's Not A Tour T-Pain Announces 'TP20' Tour With NYC Kickoff, Says It's Not A Tour
T-Pain Announces 'TP20' Tour With NYC Kickoff, Says It's Not A Tour Rapper and auto-tune icon T-Pain is hitting the road this fall for a nationwide run he’s calling a celebration, not a tour. "If I learned one thing in the last 20 years, it’s that music doesn’t live on charts. It lives in people," T-Pain said on social media. “This isn’t a tour, it’s a thank you.” Dubbed the TP20: Celebrating 20 Years of T-Pain Tour, the shows will celebrate two decades of hits like "Buy U A Drank," "Bartender," and "I'm Sprung," with a nod to the next 20 years of what he calls music “nobody is ready for.” The tour kicks off Tuesday, Sept. 4 at Radio City Music Hall in New…
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash
Longtime Kool & The Gang Member Killed In Car Crash The popular band Kool & The Gang is mourning the death of a beloved member. Michael Sumler was killed in a car crash in Mableton, Georgia, over Memorial Day weekend when the car he was driving collided with another vehicle just before midnight Saturday, May 24, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. Known as Chicago Mike, Sumler was known for hyping the crowd "with his energy and dance moves," the band said in a statement on social media, saying as wardrobe valet, he made sure "the guys looked their best on stage every night." The 71-year-old Sumler was with the band from 2000 to 2015. Kool…
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel’s Wife Shares Update After Brain Condition Forces Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts Billy Joel's wife has broken her silence on the medical diagnosis that has forced the "Piano Man" to cancel all of his upcoming concerts. The 76-year-old singer/songwriter announced on Friday, May 23, that he has normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain. Alexis Roderick Joel posted a statement on her husband's Instagram account on Monday, May 26. “Thank you for the outpouring of love and support," she wrote. "We are so grateful for the wonderful care and swift diagnosis we received.  "Bill is beloved by so many, and to us, he is…
Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis
Fans, Family, Celebrities Rally Around Piano Man Billy Joel After Brain Disorder Diagnosis He’s got a way about him. Now, the world wants him to know exactly what that means to them. Billy Joel announced last week that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a progressive neurological disorder. The 76-year-old canceled his remaining tour date, saying the illness had led to “problems with hearing, vision, and balance,” according to an Instagram post shared Friday, May 23. Doctors advised him to take time to recover. In the days since, fans have flooded social media with well-wishes, memories, and heartfelt thank-yous for the Piano Man. His ex-wife, supermodel an…
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts
Billy Joel Reveals Medical Diagnosis After Cancelling All Remaining Concerts Three months after he fell onstage during a concert, Billy Joel has canceled all his remaining scheduled concerts. The 76-year-old "Piano Man" made the announcement on Friday, May 23, saying it's due to a medical condition affecting his ability to perform. Click here for a new, updated story: Billy Joel's Wife Speaks Out About Brain Condition That Forced Him To Cancel Remaining Concerts A statement posted on his Facebook and Instagram accounts said Joel has been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus, a condition where excessive fluid builds up within the brain “This co…
Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says
Springsteen Cover Band Booted By NJ Bar Over Bruce's Anti-Trump Comments, Member Says A Bruce Springsteen cover band says The Boss' thoughts on Donald Trump is what got their upcoming gig at a Jersey Shore bar canceled. No Surrender was scheduled to perform as a Springsteen tribute act on Friday, May 30, at Riv's Tom River Hub, Guy Fleming, a member of the nine-piece band said on Facebook.  But that was before Bruce Springsteen made comments against President Donald Trump at a recent concert, calling his administration "corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous." "The owner contacted us after Bruce made comments that upset him," Fleming said. "The owner told us he didn’t wa…
Bruce Springsteen Spat Escalates As Trump Takes New Shot At Singer Bruce Springsteen Spat Escalates As Trump Takes New Shot At Singer
Bruce Springsteen Spat Escalates As Trump Takes New Shot At Singer The back-and-forth war of words between President Donald Trump and Bruce Springsteen shows no signs of ending anytime soon. In the first concert of the Land of Hope and Dreams Tour by Springsteen and The E Street band last week in Manchester, England, he said: "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration." Two days later, Trump hit back on social media, calling Springsteen, "not a talented guy — just a pushy, obnoxious JERK." Trump …
Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like
Selena Gomez Creates Oreo Flavor Inspired By Her Childhood: See What They Taste Like Selena Gomez is teaming up with Oreo to launch a limited-edition cookie packed with spice, nostalgia, and a signature twist for lucky fans. The pop star and actress is partnering with Oreo for a cookie inspired by her love of horchata, Mondelēz International said in a news release on Tuesday, May 20. The cookies feature chocolate cinnamon-flavored wafers filled with a sweetened condensed milk-flavored creme, along with a second layer of chocolate and cinnamon creme with cinnamon sugar bits. "Making my own Oreo cookie was a lot of fun," Gomez said. "I grew up loving them, so …
$30 Concert Tickets Return For Summer: Here's How To Get Them $30 Concert Tickets Return For Summer: Here's How To Get Them
$30 Concert Tickets Return For Summer: Here's How To Get Them You can catch some major summer concerts without breaking the bank thanks to a new deal. Live Nation's "Ticket to Summer" deal is back on Wednesday, May 21. The promotion offers $30 all-in tickets to shows by some of the biggest names in music, including Blink-182, Avril Lavigne, and The Black Keys. The deal covers a wide range of genres and artists. Here are just a few of the top acts included in the promotion: Alice Cooper & Judas Priest Avril Lavigne Billy Idol Blink-182 Cyndi Lauper Halsey James Taylor Keith Urban Kesha Little Big Town Nelly Papa Roach & Rise Ag…
'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack 'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack
'Obnoxious Jerk': Trump Hits Back At Bruce Springsteen After Singer's Onstage Attack Donald Trump fired back at Bruce Springsteen following the singer’s scathing onstage criticism of his administration during the first stop of his international tour. The 75-year-old Springsteen opened the show in Manchester, England, with a powerful statement that was met with roaring applause on Wednesday night, May 14. "In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration," Springsteen said. "Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy an…
Rapper Praised By Snoop Dogg, LGP Qua Shot Dead In Robbery Attempt Rapper Praised By Snoop Dogg, LGP Qua Shot Dead In Robbery Attempt
Rapper Praised By Snoop Dogg, LGP Qua Shot Dead In Robbery Attempt A rising voice in Philadelphia’s hip-hop scene was silenced in a deadly shooting on Mother’s Day, police announced on Monday, May 12. Qidere Johnson, 30, better known as the socially conscious rapper LGP Qua, was shot in the chest during a robbery attempt near M Street and East Luzerne Street in Juniata Park at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 11, authorities said. Two masked men allegedly tried to snatch the gold chains from around Johnson’s neck when one opened fire, striking him once, according to police. His friend rushed him to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 4:56 p…
He's Back: Michael Jordan To Join NBA On NBC's Much-Hyped Revival He's Back: Michael Jordan To Join NBA On NBC's Much-Hyped Revival
He's Back: Michael Jordan To Join NBA On NBC's Much-Hyped Revival Michael Jordan is repeating the two crucial words from his famous 1995 fax: "I'm back." The all-time basketball legend will be a special contributor for the highly anticipated return of the NBA on NBC, the network announced on Monday, May 12. NBC will resume showing NBA games in the 2025-26 season after a 23-year hiatus. NBC made the announcement during its upfront presentation at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. "I am so excited to see the NBA back on NBC," Jordan said in a statement. "The NBA on NBC was a meaningful part of my career, and I'm excited about being a specia…