Fans Upset by Steep Bon Jovi Prices

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Rock

Bon Jovi has been blasted for “ludicrous” ticket prices for their London tour.

The “We Weren’t Born to Follow” rockers are set to play a string of dates at the city’s O2 Arena starting June 7, but fans are upset they will have to pay up to a staggering $2100 to see their idols.

General admission to the shows costs $73 for the cheapest seats, rising to $327, while the price of the highest-banded premium tickets has led angry fans to call for a boycott of the concerts.

One wrote on the group’s website: “I am going to stand up for what I believe in and use my earnings to feed my kids rather than lining some fat cat’s pockets.” Another added: “After writing an album about the world’s problems with the recession the prices are just a mockery.”

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Eric Clapton Sidelined with Gallstones

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Rock

Musician Jeff Beck will be stepping in for Eric Clapton later this week during festivities for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The 64-year-old guitarist was forced to cancel his Madison Square Garden performance after undergoing surgery for gallstones.

Beck is just one of several musicians lined up for the two-day benefit event in New York. Stevie Wonder, Sting, Paul Simon and Crosby, Stills & Nash are amongst those scheduled for Thursday while Aretha Franklin, Lenny Kravitz, U2 and Metallica are on the slate for Friday.

Bruce Springsteen - who canceled an appearance in Kansas City yesterday after a death in his family - is also supposed to appear on Thursday.

Clapton is reportedly doing well and is recovering from his operation in England.

Read More | Hollywood Reporter

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Family Death Reason for Canceled Springsteen Concert

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Rock

A death in Bruce Springsteen‘s immediate family resulted in the cancellation of his Kansas City concert tonight. The announcement came less than two hours before the show was to begin.

“Lenny Sullivan, Bruce’s cousin and the assistant road manager of the E Street Band for the last ten years, passed away today at the age of 36. A warm and sensitive person, he was beloved by Bruce, the Band, the crew, and the entire Thrill Hill family,” read the statement on Springsteen’s website.

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Lady Gaga’s Tour Dates and Track List Announced

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Release Dates, Pop

The death of Lady Gaga’s tour with Kanye West has spawned two monster projects.

On November 23, the pop star will debut eight new songs on The Fame Monster, a reissuing of The Fame. (The new track list can be found after the jump.)

Then just four days later, the singer will kick off The Monster Ball, a tour with opening act Kid Cudi. Dates for all 18 North American stops can also be found after the jump.

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Whitney Houston Touring the UK

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, R&B / Soul

Whitney Houston is planning to tour the UK for the first time in over a decade.

The “I Look to You” singer will play five arena dates starting next April in venues across England and Scotland.

“This is my first full tour since the My Love Is Your Love tour in 1999 and I am so excited to be performing for my fans around the world after all this time,” Whitney said. “I am putting together a great show and cannot wait to perform the songs from my new album Look to You along with some of your favorites.”

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Kanye West, Lady Gaga Tour Canceled

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Hip-Hop & Rap, Pop

Fame Kills has just been killed.

Live Nation announced today that the concert tour, starring Kanye West and Lady Gaga, has officially been canceled. This news comes less than a week after tickets first became available. Refunds will be made available to all ticket buyers.

The two musicians, who individually created buzz at the recent VMAs, had been scheduled to hit 34 cities together starting in November. Although no explanation was given for the cancellation, it’s possible the decision may have been a result of Kanye’s behavior at the MTV event.

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VIDEO: Taylor Swift Stunned by Madison Square Crowd

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Videos, Country

If you were a 19-year-old performing before a sold-out Madison Square Garden, how would you feel?

Well - if you’re country music star Taylor Swift, you might just be left speechless.

Check out her reaction from last night’s concert in New York.

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Jordin Sparks Joins Britney Spears Tour

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Concerts / Tours, Pop

American Idol champ Jordin Sparks is preparing to enter a whole new circus. It’s just been announced that the “Battlefield” singer will open for Britney Spears on a list of North American dates.

According to pop star’s website, Sparks will begin her stint in “The Circus Starring Britney Spears” on August 24 in New York. The 19-year-old will share the same stage with opening acts Kristinia DeBarge, Girlicious and One Call on various nights.

“Britney’s show is incredible and for me to be a part of it is a great opportunity,” Jordin said in a statement.

For more information on Sparks’ appearance dates, click here.

Read More | E! Online

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Aerosmith Tour Canceled After Steven Tyler Fall

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Concerts / Tours, Rock

A frightening fall earlier this month has forced the cancellation of Aerosmith‘s summer tour.

On August 5, Steven Tyler and the rest of his bandmates were in Sturgis, S.D. when the lead singer - as seen in the video - took a spill off the stage. The 61-year-old was performing his signature moves when he gave the crowd more than they had bargained for. “I was doing the Tyler shuffle and then I zigged when I should have zagged ... AND I slipped, and as I live on the edge ... I fell off the edge!” Tyler recently stated.

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Video: Coldplay Pays Tribute to Michael Jackson with Billie Jean Performance

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Concerts / Tours, Performances, Videos, Pop, Rock

A few days ago at their concert in the Shoreline Amphitheater, Coldplay did a live performance of “Billie Jean,” paying tribute to Michael Jackson, getting the crowd into it as well. The video is shot from the crowd, and starts just a bit into the performance.

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