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Chad Gilbert, New Found Glory Founding Guitarist, Dies at 45
New Found Glory founding guitarist Chad Everett Gilbert has died at 45 after a public battle with brain cancer; the band said he passed peacefully on September 20, 2026, with his wife and mother beside him.
Shakira Opens Macondo Park Madrid Residency With 12 Live Nation Shows
Shakira’s 12-show Madrid residency runs September 18 through October 11 at purpose-built Macondo Park in Villaverde, a Live Nation site sized for about 55,000 fans a night and wrapped in a month-long Latin culture festival.
Gnarls Barkley Announce First Tour in 18 Years: To Whom It Still Concerns
CeeLo Green and Danger Mouse book a nine-city North American headline run for November 2026 — their first tour in 18 years — after releasing final album Atlanta.
Syd announces 23-date North American Beard Tour for late 2026
Syd’s Live Nation–promoted Beard Tour runs Nov. 7 in Vancouver through Dec. 16 at L.A.’s Wiltern; Citi presale Sept. 16, general onsale Sept. 18.
Ed Sheeran: Macklemore Loop Tour exit was promoter and venues’ call
Sheeran says Messina Touring Group and stadium venues made the final call to drop Macklemore from remaining U.S. Loop Tour dates after MetLife remarks.
