Sam Smith cancels show; Bonnie Raitt postpones concert; Toni Braxton, Ray Romano have emergency heart surgery; Morbid Angel halts show; Five Finger Death Punch halts tour; Morgan Wallen cancels show

Richard Lewis has Parkinson's; Bear Brown ("Alaskan Bush People") hospitalized; Jenelle Evans ("Teen Mom") has esophagus surgery; Eric Braeden has cancer; Pokeman actor has cancer; & more

Eric Braeden, star of “The Young and the Restless,” diagnosed with cancer:

https://deadline.com/2023/04/eric-braeden-cancer-diagnosis-young-and-the-restless-victor-newman-1235334118/

Sam Smith falls ill, cancels concert

April 23, 2023

Sam Smith canceled their performance that they were set to do in Glasgow on Saturday, April 22 after they came down with an illness. The singer announced the news in their Instagram Stories on Friday to tell fans they would not be able to perform at the OVO Hydro Arena due to being sick. They have already announced a rescheduled date next month in May.

Smith wrote:'Sailors, I'm so sorry to say but we have to reschedule the Glasgow show to 25th May 2023. Myself and a lot of my team have been hit with a virus, that's made us really unwell. I want to give you the best version of Gloria the Tour and at the moment that's not possible. It was also really important to me that we had another date to move this to straight away. We will celebrate Gloria together!! All previous tickets are still valid for the new date. For any more information go to my website www.samsmithworld.com . All my love, Sam.'

https://popculture.com/music/news/sam-smith-falls-ill-cancels-concert/

Bonnie Raitt Postpones Upcoming Shows Due to “Medical Situation” Requiring Surgery

April 28, 2023

Bonnie Raitt is currently under doctor’s orders and has been encouraged to postpone five upcoming shows in May to address a “medical situation.”

The “Something To Talk About” singer’s team turned to Twitter Friday (April 28) afternoon to give an unexpected health update. The brief statement confirmed that the hitmaker would undergo surgery and would have to take a step back from performing to “heal properly.”

“Bonnie has a medical situation that requires surgery to address,” shared the Tweet alongside a photo of the legendary artist. “The doctors say that in order for her to heal properly, they recommend she not perform for a couple of weeks.”

https://americansongwriter.com/bonnie-raitt-postpones-upcoming-shows-due-to-medical-situation-requiring-surgery

Toni Braxton undergoes emergency heart surgery

April 26, 2023

The eldest and most accomplished of the famed Braxton singing siblings informed the public that she nearly lost her life before undergoing heart surgery.

Toni Braxton, 55, the legendary sultry singer who has belted out a litany of classics including “Un-break My Heart,” “Another Sad Love Song” and “Breathe Again,” told the “Today” show that her systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) diagnosis nearly led to a heart attack [sic]. 

https://rollingout.com/2023/04/26/toni-braxton-heart-surgery/

Morgan Wallen Cancels Mississippi Show Minutes Before Taking the Stage

April 24, 2023

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Morgan Wallen fans in Mississippi aren't waking up singing his songs, or his praises ... because he pulled the plug on a concert just minutes before he was set to get onstage.

The country singer was about to jump into night 2 of his shows Sunday night at the University of Mississippi and the crowd was ready to hear some hits before screens around the stadium displayed the last thing they wanted to see.

The message told concert-goers that Morgan's voice was shot and he wouldn't be able to perform, adding they'd get refunded ... but that didn't seem to help, because people obviously were still pissed -- sharing some outrage on social media after they were left high and dry.

https://www.tmz.com/2023/04/24/morgan-wallen-cancels-concert-minutes-lost-voice-university-mississippi/

Five Finger Death Punch Drop Off Their First Tour Date With Metallica, Nightwish’s Floor

April 24, 2023

Metallica have confirmed that Five Finger Death Punch will not be joining them at the M72 world tour kickoff in Amsterdam, Netherlands on April 29 "due to unforeseen circumstances" and that Nightwish singer Floor Jansen will perform in their absence.

UPDATE (APRIL 25, 2023): Five Finger Death Punch have shared a statement, revealing that the reason for their withdrawal from the Metallica show in Amsterdam is due to singer Ivan Moody's continued recovery from surgery that was performed to "correct an acute hernia injury." The band also confirmed that they will play "all subsequent scheduled dates," their first being in Paris, France.

Five Finger Death Punch Replaced at First Show With Metallica

Morbid Angel halt Florida show as guitarist Trey Azagthoth struggles to stay on his feet

April 23, 2023

Morbid Angel stopped a hometown show in Florida after a handful of songs when founding guitarist Trey Azagthoth appeared to fall ill and become unsteady on his feet.

The death metal pioneers were performing at the The Orpheum in Tampa on Friday (April 21) when Azagthoth needed help from roadies to stay standing. They removed his guitar and helped him off stage while the other three band members tried to play on.

Vocalist and bass player Steve Tucker told the audience the guitarist had injured himself, and they played one more song without Azagthoth before leaving the stage.

Tucker said: "I think we're gonna call it a night. Without the leader, I apologize. I love all you motherfuckers. Thank you for coming. Hopefully Trey is all right. We'll see you all again real soon. You have a good fucking night."

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3001695682226-morbid-angel-halt-florida-show-as-guitarist-trey-azagthoth-struggles-to-stay-on-his-feet

Jenelle Evans Undergoes Esophagus Surgery, Says Her "Light is Dying"

April 21, 2023

Jenelle Evans is recovering at the moment from a fairly serious medical procedure.

This past Tuesday, the former Teen Mom star took to Instagram in the wake of a doctor’s appointment that left her shaken up.

“I am this close to falling off the deep end,” the 31-year old told followers.

“I know I’m smiling right now but the light inside of me is dying.”

https://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2023/04/jenelle-evans-undergoes-esophagus-surgery-says-her-light-is-dying/

'Alaskan Bush People' Star Bear Brown Hospitalized

April 17, 2023

Alaskan Bush People star Bear Brown is on the mend following a recent hospitalization. The Discovery Channel Star, 35, revealed in an early Monday, April 17 post that he was hospitalized. Brown shared the news alongside a photo from his hospital room showing him wearing a mask as he held up his wrist with a hospital bracelet on. Brown simply captioned the post, "Oops," without providing any further information. Although the reason for his hospitalization remains unclear, he did respond to a fan asking if he was ok, assuring his followers, "Yes!"

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https://popculture.com/reality-tv/news/alaskan-bush-people-star-bear-brown-hospitalized/

Ray Romano Undergoes Lifesaving Procedure After Heart Scare

April 23, 2023

Ray Romano has made a name for himself over the years, entertaining audiences with a number of projects, but the actor revealed that he recently went through a health scare that required surgery.

The actor, who is known for his work on shows like "Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Get Shorty," was a guest on the WTF with Marc Maron podcast when he revealed that a stent was surgically placed in his heart due to the fact that his main artery had 90% blockage. The actor also confirmed he was very fortunate that the problem was identified and steps were promptly taken to rectify the situation, while also reflecting on the changes in his health due to getting older. "Saying 50 was weird, but saying 60 — it sounds foreign, it sounds fake, ya know?" Romano told Maron. "I know in my head I don't feel that old. In my body, I'm getting a couple of notices that I am that old." 

https://www.looper.com/1265998/ray-romano-undergoes-lifesaving-procedure-after-heart-scare/

Comedian Richard Lewis Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis (Video)

April 24, 2023

Comedian and “Curb Your Enthusiasm” actor Richard Lewis revealed in a social media post video Sunday that he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease two years ago.

He began the minute-and-a-half video by sharing that he was just wrapped Season 12 of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” a couple of weeks ago and expressed his gratitude for being a part of that great show. “But,” he said, “the last three and a half years I’ve had sort of a rocky time.”

People have been asking him for the last few years when he’s going to be touring with his standup comedy show again. “Well, here’s really what happened…” he said.

He went on to say that 3.5 years ago, he was in the middle of his tour when he decided he didn’t want to be on the road anymore. “I said, ‘You know, I’m at the top of my game. After 50 years almost, I’m just going to call it quits.’ And I felt great about that. And then out of the blue, the s—t hit the fan.”

Lewis said that he had back surgery, shoulder surgery, shoulder replacement surgery and hip replacement surgery “back to back to back to back,” adding, “Bad luck, but that’s life.”

“On top of all of that,” he continued, two years ago he started “walking a little stiffly” and  “shuffling” his feet. After a trip to a neurologist, who gave him a brain scan, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.

https://www.thewrap.com/comedian-richard-lewis-reveals-parkinsons-disease-diagnosis-video/

Pokemon Actor Announces Retirement Amid Cancer Battle

April 19, 2023

Today, the Pokemon community is coming together to uplift one of its own. You may not know James Carter by name, but you most certainly know their voice. The actor has long-voiced characters like Gary Oak and Team Rocket's James in the English dub of Pokemon. After years on the job, Carter has announced plans to retire from Pokemon at the end of season 25 amid their battle with cancer.

https://comicbook.com/anime/news/pokemon-anime-voice-actor-retire-cancer/

Woman Suing Ed Sheeran for ‘Let’s Get It On’ Sound-A-Like Has Medical Emergency in Court

April 27, 2023

Kathryn Townsend Griffin speaks outside New York Federal Court during a copyright infringement trial against singer Ed Sheeran on April 26, 2023.

*(CNN) — Musician Ed Sheeran‘s court case continued Wednesday in a high-profile copyright trial about whether his smash single “Thinking Out Loud” copied the classic Marvin Gaye song “Let’s Get It On.”

Dr. Alexander Stewart, a music expert called by the plaintiffs on Wednesday, testified about the similarities he perceives in aspects of the two songs, saying that the chord progression in the two songs “sound very, very similar” to him.

Sheeran is accused of copying “Let’s Get It On” by the heirs of Ed Townsend, who co-wrote the 1973 hit with Gaye. Townsend’s daughter Kathryn Townsend Griffin, sister Helen McDonald and the estate of his former wife, Cherrigale Townsend, are the listed plaintiffs in the “Thinking Out Loud” case. Gaye died in 1984 and Townsend died in 2003.

In Stewart’s testimony Wednesday, he said in his view the two songs “have the same harmonic rhythm,” referring to the rate of change of the chords. In particular, he sees melodic similarities in the verse, chorus and interlude of Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud,” he said.

After the first couple of minutes of Sheeran’s attorney cross-examining Stewart, Townsend Griffin’s eyes shut and legs failed.

https://eurweb.com/2023/woman-suing-ed-sheeran-for-lets-get-it-on-sound-a-like-has-medical-emergency-in-court/

Quickly, people in both the Sheeran and Townsend camps rushed to help and carry Townsend Griffin out of the courtroom.

The judge asked to call court security officers and nurses and there were shouts to call 911.

https://news.yahoo.com/woman-suing-ed-sheeran-collapsed-171156049.html