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Sir Paul McCartney has been forced to cancel his Japanese tour due to illness.
The former Beatle is believed to have contracted a virus and has scrapped the two remaining dates on his 'Out There Japan Tour 2014' - a gig at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo, where the band first during their first Japan tour in 1966, and a concert at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka.
A message on the 71-year-old star's website states that doctors have ordered him to have a "complete rest".
Promoters Kyodo Tokyo said in a statement that Paul "will regrettably have to cancel the remaining Japanese shows. Paul is still not feeling better and this cancellation is unavoidable".
The star is reportedly "upset" about the situation as "he has only ever had to reschedule a handful of shows in his entire career" and hates disappointing fans.
A statement from Paul on his website reads: "Thank you so much for your kind messages of support.
"I'm so very touched. Unfortunately my condition has not improved overnight. I was really hoping that I'd be feeling better today. I'm so disappointed and sorry to be letting my fans down."
The singer is still scheduled to perform a concert in Seoul, South Korea, on May 28, followed by 19 performances in America.
Paul McCartney cancels Japanese tour
Sir Paul McCartney has been forced to cancel his Japanese tour due to illness.
The former Beatle is believed to have contracted a virus and has scrapped the two remaining dates on his 'Out There Japan Tour 2014' - a gig at the Nippon Budokan hall in Tokyo, where the band first during their first Japan tour in 1966, and a concert at Yanmar Stadium in Osaka.
A message on the 71-year-old star's website states that doctors have ordered him to have a "complete rest".
Promoters Kyodo Tokyo said in a statement that Paul "will regrettably have to cancel the remaining Japanese shows. Paul is still not feeling better and this cancellation is unavoidable".
The star is reportedly "upset" about the situation as "he has only ever had to reschedule a handful of shows in his entire career" and hates disappointing fans.
A statement from Paul on his website reads: "Thank you so much for your kind messages of support.
"I'm so very touched. Unfortunately my condition has not improved overnight. I was really hoping that I'd be feeling better today. I'm so disappointed and sorry to be letting my fans down."
The singer is still scheduled to perform a concert in Seoul, South Korea, on May 28, followed by 19 performances in America.
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Foxes insists she doesn't take herself too seriously.
The 'Holding Onto Heaven' hitmaker, real name Louisa Rose Allen, admits she's actually a bit of a tomboy and isn't impressed by people giving her the tag of 'girl next door'.
She told Clashmusic.com: "Blah blah blah ... I think I'm maybe a bit of a lad, actually. At the moment I'm living with three of my best friends, and they're all guys. I'm not really a girly girl at all. I don't take myself too seriously."
She added: "I hate being called cute ... a girl doesn't want to be cute."
The 25-year-old star, who will take to the stage at Glastonbury Festival this summer, and she says she's "very, very excited" about the event at Worthy Farm, which is being headlined by Kasabian, Arcade Fire and Metallica.
She said: "I love festivals, I'm a festival fan, I'd go anyway."
And she's continuing to prove the critics wrong, both as a pop act and a song-writer.
Foxes added: "I get quite a lot of people thinking I don't write the music, which is mental, but I guess, which you're considered a sort of 'pop' act some people just immediately think, 'Ah, you didn't write it'."
Foxes' debut studio album 'Glorious' is out now.
Foxes: I don’t take myself too seriously
Foxes insists she doesn't take herself too seriously.
The 'Holding Onto Heaven' hitmaker, real name Louisa Rose Allen, admits she's actually a bit of a tomboy and isn't impressed by people giving her the tag of 'girl next door'.
She told Clashmusic.com: "Blah blah blah ... I think I'm maybe a bit of a lad, actually. At the moment I'm living with three of my best friends, and they're all guys. I'm not really a girly girl at all. I don't take myself too seriously."
She added: "I hate being called cute ... a girl doesn't want to be cute."
The 25-year-old star, who will take to the stage at Glastonbury Festival this summer, and she says she's "very, very excited" about the event at Worthy Farm, which is being headlined by Kasabian, Arcade Fire and Metallica.
She said: "I love festivals, I'm a festival fan, I'd go anyway."
And she's continuing to prove the critics wrong, both as a pop act and a song-writer.
Foxes added: "I get quite a lot of people thinking I don't write the music, which is mental, but I guess, which you're considered a sort of 'pop' act some people just immediately think, 'Ah, you didn't write it'."
Foxes' debut studio album 'Glorious' is out now.
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Bruce Springsteen confused fans during a show in America on Saturday night (17.05.14) by continually calling out the wrong state.
The 'Dancing in the Dark' hitmaker was playing a gig at the at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, but left the audience baffled by shouting out to "Massachusetts" throughout the concert.
According to New York Daily News, the audience corrected him by shouting back "No!" - after he got the state wrong a number of times.
Springsteen, who still thrilled the crowd with a three and a half hour-long show, then realised his error and gave a shout-out to the Connecticut Food Bank volunteers who were collecting donations at the gig.
The 64-year-old star was also joined onstage by the E-Street band, who were recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including longtime guitarist and former 'Sopranos' actor Steve Van Zandt.
Springsteen opened the show with 'Racing in the Street' and perform countless well-known hits, including 'Radio Nowhere'. The concert, along with another on the Sunday at the same venue, were the last two dates on his 'High Hopes Tour'.
Meanwhile, a representative for the singer revealed he has no plans to head out on the road again yet.
Bruce Springsteen shouts out wrote state at gig
Bruce Springsteen confused fans during a show in America on Saturday night (17.05.14) by continually calling out the wrong state.
The 'Dancing in the Dark' hitmaker was playing a gig at the at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut, but left the audience baffled by shouting out to "Massachusetts" throughout the concert.
According to New York Daily News, the audience corrected him by shouting back "No!" - after he got the state wrong a number of times.
Springsteen, who still thrilled the crowd with a three and a half hour-long show, then realised his error and gave a shout-out to the Connecticut Food Bank volunteers who were collecting donations at the gig.
The 64-year-old star was also joined onstage by the E-Street band, who were recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, including longtime guitarist and former 'Sopranos' actor Steve Van Zandt.
Springsteen opened the show with 'Racing in the Street' and perform countless well-known hits, including 'Radio Nowhere'. The concert, along with another on the Sunday at the same venue, were the last two dates on his 'High Hopes Tour'.
Meanwhile, a representative for the singer revealed he has no plans to head out on the road again yet.
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Queen have hinted they will return to Australia this year for their first tour since 1985.
The 'We Will Rock You' band, made up of original members Brian May and Roger Taylor, along with 'American Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert, who replaced the late Freddie Mercury, revealed they are preparing to head to a un-named location "for the first time in 30 years."
Promoters The Dainty Group posted a message announcing a "Royal" tour announcement will be made tomorrow (20.05.14) morning.
An earlier post on the group's Facebook wall also links to a countdown timer which will expire on Saturday, August 23, a week after Queen play two shows at the Super Sonic Festival in South Korea and Japan's Summer Sonic.
Queen haven't toured in Australia since April 1985 when Freddie still fronted the band, before his death in 1991 of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS.
Guitarist Brian previously spoke about the band heading out on their current 19-date tour in the US and having Adam on board as the lead vocalist.
He said: "We're here live and real and we have a great singer. They'll be a lot of newness about this. I think that's very exciting. It'll be loud and dangerous and all the things that people used to look for in us."
Queen hint at Australia tour
Queen have hinted they will return to Australia this year for their first tour since 1985.
The 'We Will Rock You' band, made up of original members Brian May and Roger Taylor, along with 'American Idol' runner-up Adam Lambert, who replaced the late Freddie Mercury, revealed they are preparing to head to a un-named location "for the first time in 30 years."
Promoters The Dainty Group posted a message announcing a "Royal" tour announcement will be made tomorrow (20.05.14) morning.
An earlier post on the group's Facebook wall also links to a countdown timer which will expire on Saturday, August 23, a week after Queen play two shows at the Super Sonic Festival in South Korea and Japan's Summer Sonic.
Queen haven't toured in Australia since April 1985 when Freddie still fronted the band, before his death in 1991 of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS.
Guitarist Brian previously spoke about the band heading out on their current 19-date tour in the US and having Adam on board as the lead vocalist.
He said: "We're here live and real and we have a great singer. They'll be a lot of newness about this. I think that's very exciting. It'll be loud and dangerous and all the things that people used to look for in us."
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Miley Cyrus covered The Beatles' classic 'Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds' at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 'Wrecking Ball' singer, who appeared via video link, was first bleeped by ABC producers when she slipped up while thanking fans for her Top Streaming Song (Video) and Top Streaming Artist gongs.
The 21-year-old star said: "Thank you to everybody for making this sh*t possible," adding, "Oops sorry, forgot I was on ABC."
The singer, who was still in Britain as part of her Bangerz World Tour, then performed a cover of The Beatles' song for the Billboard audience with The Flaming Lips' vocalist Wayne Coyne.
Miley wore a sequin body suit emblazoned with a pair of jumbo lips for her acceptance video, before taking to the stage in a gold cape and pink face-paint, while Wayne donned a red one-piece and tinsel silver cape.
The performance aired live on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Miley turned to The Flaming Lips' music after she called off her engagement and her dog Floyd was killed by coyotes and she has since been in the studio with the band.
She said: "Floyd and I always listened to the Flaming Lips. So now when I listen to that music, I totally feel the presence of him still being there, you know?"
Miley Cyrus covers Beatles at Billboard Awards
Miley Cyrus covered The Beatles' classic 'Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds' at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 'Wrecking Ball' singer, who appeared via video link, was first bleeped by ABC producers when she slipped up while thanking fans for her Top Streaming Song (Video) and Top Streaming Artist gongs.
The 21-year-old star said: "Thank you to everybody for making this sh*t possible," adding, "Oops sorry, forgot I was on ABC."
The singer, who was still in Britain as part of her Bangerz World Tour, then performed a cover of The Beatles' song for the Billboard audience with The Flaming Lips' vocalist Wayne Coyne.
Miley wore a sequin body suit emblazoned with a pair of jumbo lips for her acceptance video, before taking to the stage in a gold cape and pink face-paint, while Wayne donned a red one-piece and tinsel silver cape.
The performance aired live on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Miley turned to The Flaming Lips' music after she called off her engagement and her dog Floyd was killed by coyotes and she has since been in the studio with the band.
She said: "Floyd and I always listened to the Flaming Lips. So now when I listen to that music, I totally feel the presence of him still being there, you know?"
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Jennifer Lopez became the first female artist to be honoured with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 'I Luh Ya Papi' singer took to the stage at the Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena to accept the gong after a video montage of A-list stars including Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, Pitbull and Taylor Swift shared their memories of her.
Rihanna also told Jennifer: "You continue to break down barriers and inspire girls."
J.Lo accepted the award from presenters Ricky and Iggy Azalea and said: "Oh my God! What the heck? Music has always been my first love."
She continued to thank God, her fans, family, friends and boyfriend Casper Smart, who was sitting in the audience with her mother Guadalupe and sister Lynda Lopez.
The star added: "All you little ones sitting on the living room floor, have faith, dream big, think big. And know that anything is possible, you never know where you might end up."
J.Lo performed twice during the night, with long-time collaborator Pitbull and Claudia Lette, to premiere the official anthem of this year's FIFA World Cup, 'We Are One (Ole Ola)', and her song 'First Love' from her new album 'A.K.A'.
Past winners of the Icon Award include Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder and Prince.
Jennifer Lopez first female to win Icon Award
Jennifer Lopez became the first female artist to be honoured with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 'I Luh Ya Papi' singer took to the stage at the Las Vegas' MGM Grand Garden Arena to accept the gong after a video montage of A-list stars including Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, Pitbull and Taylor Swift shared their memories of her.
Rihanna also told Jennifer: "You continue to break down barriers and inspire girls."
J.Lo accepted the award from presenters Ricky and Iggy Azalea and said: "Oh my God! What the heck? Music has always been my first love."
She continued to thank God, her fans, family, friends and boyfriend Casper Smart, who was sitting in the audience with her mother Guadalupe and sister Lynda Lopez.
The star added: "All you little ones sitting on the living room floor, have faith, dream big, think big. And know that anything is possible, you never know where you might end up."
J.Lo performed twice during the night, with long-time collaborator Pitbull and Claudia Lette, to premiere the official anthem of this year's FIFA World Cup, 'We Are One (Ole Ola)', and her song 'First Love' from her new album 'A.K.A'.
Past winners of the Icon Award include Neil Diamond, Stevie Wonder and Prince.
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Justin Timberlake was the big winner at the Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 'Take Back The Night' hitmaker was awarded seven trophies, including Top Artist and Top Male Artist at the awards ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada after returning from a seven-year hiatus from the music industry last year with his album 'The 20/20 Experience'.
The 33-year-old star also took home the Top Billboard 200, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and Top R&B Album awards, although he accepted them via a live video stream as he's currently on tour.
Speaking to viewers, he said: "I'm shocked. I'm stunned. I'm really surprised."
Meanwhile, 'Demons' rockers Imagine Dragons accepted five awards including Top Rock Artist and Top Rock Album, while Pharrell, Robin Thicke and T.I were each presented with four gongs for their summer 2013 hit 'Blurred Lines'.
Ludacris hosted the night, which saw performances from 'Icon Award' winner Jennifer Lopez - who took to the stage with Pitbull to premiere the official anthem of this year's FIFA World Cup 'We Are One (Ole Ola)' - as well as Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Iggy Azalea and even Michael Jackson, via a hologram.
2014 Billboard Music Award winners in full:
Top Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top New Artist
Lorde
Top Male Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Female Artist
Katy Perry
Top Duo/Group
Imagine Dragons
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Hot 100 Artist
Imagine Dragons
Top Digital Songs Artist
Katy Perry
Top Radio Songs Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Touring Artist
Bon Jovi
Top Social Artist
Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist
Miley Cyrus
Top R&B Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Rap Artist
Eminem
Top Country Artist
Luke Bryan
Top Rock Artist
Imagine Dragons
Top Latin Artist
Mark Anthony
Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Daft Punk
Top Christian Artist
Chris Tomlin
Top Billboard 200 Album
Justin Timberlake, 'The 20/20 Experience'
Top R&B Album
Justin Timberlake, 'The 20/20 Experience'
Top Rap Album
Eminem, 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'
Top Country Album
Luke Bryan, 'Crash My Party'
Top Rock Album
Imagine Dragons, 'Night Vision
Top Latin Album
Marc Anthony, '3.0'
Top Dance/Electronic Album
Daft Punk, 'Random Access Memories'
Top Christian Album
Alan Jackson, 'Precious Memories: Volume II'
Top Hot 100 Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Digital Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Radio Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Streaming Song (Audio)
Imagine Dragon, 'Radio Active'
Top Streaming Song (Video)
Miley Cyrus, 'Wrecking Ball'
Top R&B Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Rap Song
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, 'Can't Hold Us'
Top Country Song
Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly, 'Cruise'
Top Rock Song
Lorde, 'Royals'
Top Latin Song
Marc Anthony, 'Vivir Mi Vida'
Top Dance/Electronic Song
Avicii, 'Wake Me Up'
Top Christian Song
Matthew West, 'Hello, My Name Is'
Justin Timberlake wins big at Billboard Music Awards
Justin Timberlake was the big winner at the Billboard Music Awards last night (18.05.14).
The 'Take Back The Night' hitmaker was awarded seven trophies, including Top Artist and Top Male Artist at the awards ceremony at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada after returning from a seven-year hiatus from the music industry last year with his album 'The 20/20 Experience'.
The 33-year-old star also took home the Top Billboard 200, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top Billboard 200 Album and Top R&B Album awards, although he accepted them via a live video stream as he's currently on tour.
Speaking to viewers, he said: "I'm shocked. I'm stunned. I'm really surprised."
Meanwhile, 'Demons' rockers Imagine Dragons accepted five awards including Top Rock Artist and Top Rock Album, while Pharrell, Robin Thicke and T.I were each presented with four gongs for their summer 2013 hit 'Blurred Lines'.
Ludacris hosted the night, which saw performances from 'Icon Award' winner Jennifer Lopez - who took to the stage with Pitbull to premiere the official anthem of this year's FIFA World Cup 'We Are One (Ole Ola)' - as well as Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, Iggy Azalea and even Michael Jackson, via a hologram.
2014 Billboard Music Award winners in full:
Top Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top New Artist
Lorde
Top Male Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Female Artist
Katy Perry
Top Duo/Group
Imagine Dragons
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Hot 100 Artist
Imagine Dragons
Top Digital Songs Artist
Katy Perry
Top Radio Songs Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Touring Artist
Bon Jovi
Top Social Artist
Justin Bieber
Top Streaming Artist
Miley Cyrus
Top R&B Artist
Justin Timberlake
Top Rap Artist
Eminem
Top Country Artist
Luke Bryan
Top Rock Artist
Imagine Dragons
Top Latin Artist
Mark Anthony
Top Dance/Electronic Artist
Daft Punk
Top Christian Artist
Chris Tomlin
Top Billboard 200 Album
Justin Timberlake, 'The 20/20 Experience'
Top R&B Album
Justin Timberlake, 'The 20/20 Experience'
Top Rap Album
Eminem, 'The Marshall Mathers LP 2'
Top Country Album
Luke Bryan, 'Crash My Party'
Top Rock Album
Imagine Dragons, 'Night Vision
Top Latin Album
Marc Anthony, '3.0'
Top Dance/Electronic Album
Daft Punk, 'Random Access Memories'
Top Christian Album
Alan Jackson, 'Precious Memories: Volume II'
Top Hot 100 Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Digital Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Radio Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Streaming Song (Audio)
Imagine Dragon, 'Radio Active'
Top Streaming Song (Video)
Miley Cyrus, 'Wrecking Ball'
Top R&B Song
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I & Pharrell, 'Blurred Lines'
Top Rap Song
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton, 'Can't Hold Us'
Top Country Song
Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly, 'Cruise'
Top Rock Song
Lorde, 'Royals'
Top Latin Song
Marc Anthony, 'Vivir Mi Vida'
Top Dance/Electronic Song
Avicii, 'Wake Me Up'
Top Christian Song
Matthew West, 'Hello, My Name Is'