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8 Singers and Groups Who Have Canceled or Postponed Their Tours in 2026

At least eight singers, duos and bands have made major changes to their live performance schedules in 2026

Meghan Trainor in 2025 ; Post Malone in 2025 ; Demi Lovato in 2026.Credit: Michael Kovac/Getty; Cindy Ord/Getty; Julian Hamilton/WireImage

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Dolly Parton and Barry Manilow put off their Las Vegas residencies to deal with health issues
Meghan Trainor canceled her entire summer tour to focus on her growing family after welcoming a daughter via surrogate

FromDolly Parton's Las Vegas residency toPost MaloneandJelly Roll's stadium tour, 2026 has already seen a string of high-profile shows get axed or pushed back — and the year isn't even half over.

Whether it's health issues, growing families or creative delays, artists across every genre have been forced to pull the plug on their upcoming dates.

As Malone told fans via his Instagram Stories in May 2026, "what we were trying to do, and what's possible,isn't really lining up," a sentiment that's defined much of the year in live music so far.

Here's every singer, duo or group who have canceled or postponed their tour or residency so far this year.

Post Malone and Jelly Roll

Jelly Roll and Post Malone in May 2025.Credit: Christopher Polk/Penske Media via Getty

In May 2026, Malone (né Austin Post) canceled the first six shows of his Big Ass Stadium Tour with Jelly Roll so he could finish his upcoming 40-track albumThe Eternal Buzz.

"Truth is, I promised y’all beautiful people new music, and I don’t have the time to finish it before tour starts," he explained on his Instagram Stories. "We ain’t ready for tour just yet, so I’m making the decision to push the tour back about 3 weeks to get this music done."

The show, which was set to begin on May 13, will now start on June 9 in Charlotte, N.C.

Dolly Parton

Over six months afterpostponing her Las Vegas residency, Parton announced in anInstagram Reelthat she wascanceling the showto recover from ongoing health issues regarding her kidney stones.

"The good news is I'm responding really well to meds and treatments, and I'm improving every day," the "9 to 5" singer said in May 2026. "Now, the bad news is that it's gonna take me a little while before I'm up to stage performance level because some of the meds and treatments make me a little swimmy-headed, as my grandma used to say."

Though Parton didn't reveal any future plans to perform live, she has been "rewriting and reworking"Dolly: A True Original Musical,which is set to debut on Broadway later this year.

Zayn Malik

Zayn in May 2024.Credit: Noam Galai/Getty

Zayn Malikcanceled all of hisU.S. tour datesfor his KONNAKOL Tour following asudden hospitalizationfrom an undisclosed illness.

The One Direction alum shared on his Instagram Stories that while he's "recovering" and plans to "be better and stronger than before," he decided to reduce the number of his upcoming live shows.

Though he canceled dates in Dublin and Birmingham, he added a date in Manchester, U.K. Malik's first performance is now set for May 23 in London.

Meghan Trainor

Months afterwelcoming a daughtervia surrogate,Meghan Trainorannounced in April that she hadcanceled the entiretyof her Get in Girl Tour, which was set to begin in June 2026.

"Balancing the release of a new album, preparing for a nationwide tour, and welcoming our new baby girl to our growing family of five has just been more than I can take on right now, and I need to be home and present for each and all of them at this time," the Grammy-winning singer wrote on her Instagram Stories.

Trainor added that though canceling was the "right decision" for her family, she promised fans that she would "be back soon."

Neil Young

In February 2026,Neil Youngshared that he was scrapping his planned U.K. and European tour with his band, Chrome Hearts.

The run was set to kick off in June 2026 in Bodelva, England, but Young offered no explanation for the sudden cancellation, perBillboard.

“I have decided to take a break and will not be touring Europe this time,” the legendary musician wrote on hiswebsite. “Thanks to everyone who bought tickets. I’m sorry to let you down, but this is not the time."

Demi Lovato

Demi Lovatopostponed her It's Not That Deep Tour bycanceling five performances"to protect" her health.

She wrote on her Instagram Stories that she "overextended what may be possible" while prepping for the run and that she needed more time to "rest and rehearse."

The first showkicked offon April 13 in Orlando, Fla., and will run for 18 dates in North America.

Barry Manilow

Barry Manilowhas had toreschedule a number of his live performances, including his Las Vegas residency, since December 2025 as he's been recovering from a lobectomy following a stage 1 lung cancer diagnosis.

While announcing the cancellation of his May shows in Vegas, he told fans via his Instagram Stories that he was "making great progress," but his doctor did not give him the all-clear to perform.

"All the training and exercising I've put in is paying off," Manilow wrote. "He did say, however, that I'm not quite ready for Vegas. This means I won't be able to return for our May shows at Westgate Las Vegas."

Manilow added that he's expected to return to the residency in July and still plans to perform his U.K. dates in June, perBillboard.

The Pussycat Dolls

Kimberly Wyatt, Ashley Roberts and Nicole Scherzinger in March 2026.Credit: Gary Gershoff/Getty

The Pussycat Dollsdealt a major blow to North American fans in May 2026,cancelingnearly all of the U.S. dates on their highly anticipated PCD FOREVER reunion tour.

The group, currently comprised ofNicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts, called the decision "difficult" in theirInstagramannouncement but offered no explanation for the sudden cuts.

The Pussycat Dolls are still set to perform during the OUTLOUD Music Festival at WeHo Pride on June 6, and their U.K. and European dates, set to begin in September, remain intact.

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Eric André blows up John Cena's life — and teaches the 'ancient art of analingus' — in “Little Brother” first look (exclusive)

John Cena and Eric André introduce an exclusive first look at their new comedy, Little Brother.

Eric Andre as Marcus and John Cena as Rudd in 'Little Brother'Credit: Clifton Prescod/Netflix

Key points

The duo first met when Cena made a guest appearance on The Eric André Show, during which he gave the comedian a concussion.
André describes their new film, also starring Christopher Meloni and Michelle Monaghan, as "kind of like What About Bob? meets Parasite."

John CenaandEric Andréhave a history of hard-hitting comedy.

The last time the duo shared the screen, on a 2020 episode ofThe Eric André Show, the former WWE star tossed the comedian through a bookcase, sending him to the hospital.

"I'm pretty sure I gave him a concussion," Cena tellsEntertainment Weeklywith a laugh (André has since confirmed as much). "We've been in contact for a while."

Now, they're reuniting, this time on the big screen, for the upcoming Netflix comedyLittle Brother, which André describes as "kind of likeWhat About Bob?meetsParasite," with the comedian playing the Bill Murray/Kim family role, and the wrestler playing the Richard Dreyfuss/Park family role.

"My heart's in the right place," André says of his character, Marcus. "But over and over again, my whole life, I've been abandoned and orphaned by families and foster families."

As a child, Marcus had a "very memorable experience" with Cena's Rudd, who, as a teen, volunteered for a Big Brother/Little Brother program. "He took me out for a few weekends; it was very important to me," André says of Marcus.

John Cena as Rudd and Eric André as Marcus in 'Little Brother'Credit: Clifton Prescod/Netflix

Twenty years later, Rudd has "completely forgotten all about it." Until one day, he gets a call that his brother is in the hospital. Assuming something's happened to his older biological bro Josh, played by Christopher Meloni, Rudd "rushes to the hospital, opens the curtain, and he and his wife see me. And they're like, 'Who the f--- is this guy?'"

Before long, André adds, "I charm my way into the wife's heart, and then the kids love me, and then everybody loves me, but I'm just driving [Rudd] nuts because I'm nuts."

While he doesn't elaborate on what this nuttiness looks like, fans of André's unique brand of balls-to-the-walls humor can probably guess.

"This movie was written for Eric André," Cena explains. "I was asked to read it and see what I thought, and I was wondering who the little brother was. And when it was Eric André, having been a fan of Eric and seeing his personality shown onThe Eric André Show, with all of the physical comedy, all of the pushing boundaries, so to speak…It was written for Eric, and he just needed a comedic straight face to bounce the absurdity off of. And man, I'm grateful to get that seat."

Indeed, comedy "wizards" Andrew Mogel and Jarrad Paul wrote the script as a vehicle for André, based on an idea by the "illustrious award-winning producer," David Bernad (The White Lotus). The comedian says Bernad came up with the concept after becoming annoyed by a friend's social media post. This friend, André says, posted a picture of himself with a "little Black kid that he hung out with, like, three weeks back in the day." Feeling that the post was "virtue signaling" and displayed a "white savior" complex, Bernad started riffing on an idea for a comedy that would becomeLittle Brother, with Cena playing a version of this "cringey" friend.

When Mogel and Paul pitched the story to Netflix, André says the streamer "loved it" — but they had one condition before giving the greenlight. "This never happens, but they were like, 'If you can get John Cena to play the big brother, we'll do it in a heartbeat."

It didn't take long to get an answer. "Cena got the script on a Friday, read it on a Saturday, and said yes to it on Monday," André says. "That never ever happens, that streamlined or smooth. I mean, maybe like Dwayne' the Rock' Johnson and Kevin Hart live that life, but I'm begging for scraps in the Paramount parking lot."

As a longtime fan ofThe Eric André Show, a sketch comedy series parodying late-night talk shows, Cena jumped at the opportunity to reteam with André for the film, playing the Steve Martin to his John Candy fromPlanes, Trains and Automobiles.

Rudd, Cena describes, is "out of touch with what matters most, which is family and love." Instead, he's "using work and money to fill a hole that should be filled with love and family."

André sees the role as a step outside the wrestler's comfort zone. "He usually played the ditzy himbo," the comedian says of Cena's previous screen persona. "This let him do something different."

"I think it's a movie that all audiences can relate to," Cena notes. "We try so hard to create our own perfect environment, and in short, this movie is exactly what happens when you get your environment absolutely perfect, and then you encounter a s--- storm."

Eric André's Marcus teaches Michelle Monaghan's Deirdre an 'ancient art' in 'Little Brother'Credit: Clifton Prescod/Netflix

As seen in EW's first look images, Michelle Monaghan joins the cast as Deirdre, Cena's wife, who has grown tired of his uptight personality, and quickly forms a bond with Marcus.

"She's a supporter of my character, but she's also an empath, so she resonates with Marcus' story, and I'm completely swimming upstream on it because it's gonna mess up the perfect life that I feel I have control over and I've curated," Cena explains. "She consistently stresses that we should lean into kindness and hear people's stories. And she allows Eric's character to come into her life, and so does the family. And Eric's character has so much good and love to offer, and the only person that really doesn't see it is my character."

Asked about the above image, which shows Marcus and Deirdre getting cozy on a couch, André says, "She's kind of leaning on me because she's slipped up and revealed that the thrill is gone and they've lost their spark a little bit.

"I'm like her gal pal, you know, we're doing our nails together and drinking wine," he adds. "I'm trying to help her brainstorm ways to get the spark back."

One of Marcus' ideas is right up André's comedic alley, so to speak. "God, I don't know what I'm not allowed to spoil, but I talk her into the ancient art of analingus," he reveals with a laugh. "A Hail Mary method of reigniting that beautiful part of the relationship. She spits out her wine in shock, and then is slowly convinced and educated about the ancient art."

Christopher Meloni as Josh in 'Little Brother'Credit: Clifton Prescod/Netflix

In addition to Monaghan, the film features an all-star supporting cast, including Meloni as Josh, Rudd's older brother. Cena teases, "You're gonna see a performance that's very different than what you normally see."

André elaborates, "He's like wildly successful. He has this huge mansion. He's friends with celebrities. He's hooking up with all these hot models. John's character has always lived in his shadow and has always been envious of him."

The cast also includes "comedy assassins" such asSaturday Night Livealum Ego Nwodim as Lenore,Joy Ride's Sherry Cola as Mia, and comedian and actor Caleb Hearon as Olly.

Ego Nwodim as Lenore and Caleb Hearon as Olly in 'Little Brother'Credit: Clifton Prescod/Netflix

"They were so funny," André says of the ensemble. "When Sherry and Caleb and Ego were really going, even in between takes when we were just hanging out, we'd just be cracking each other up. They're just such dark, comedic minds…and they're all so unique and distinct in their backgrounds and upbringings and where they're coming from."

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Helming the project is Matt Spicer, who directed the underrated indieIngrid Goes West,starring Aubrey Plaza.

"I'm a huge fan of both John and Eric, and I instantly understood what this movie wanted to be," Spicer says. "It was really funny but also genuinely emotional at times and reminded me of so many movies my younger brother and I were obsessed with when we were growing up, likeTommy BoyandWhat About Bob?"

Eric André as Marcus and Sherry Cola as Mia in 'Little Brother'Credit: Clifton Prescod/Netflix

Andreé credits Spicer with giving him room to improvise while staying true to the script. "The hardest part was having to choose how much to put in and what to leave out," Spicer says. "Otherwise the movie would've been three hours long, but I think we found a good balance."

"I really hope I get the chance to work with him again, and that's before we've even shown the movie to anybody," Cena says of the filmmaker. "I like when people attack funny, but never forget stakes and story, because if you forget stakes and story, it's jokes out in the midst."

Or, as André puts it, "We kept saying 'hearts and farts.' You don't get away with the fark jokes without a ton of heart."

Little Brother,also starring Ben Ahlers, Bryce Gheisar, and Pilot Bunch, wafts into theaters on June 26.

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Eric André blows up John Cena's life — and teaches the 'ancient art of analingus' — in “Little Brother” first look (exclusive)

John Cena and Eric André introduce an exclusive first look at their new comedy, Little Brother. Key points The duo...

40 Humorous One-Panel Dog Comics By The New Yorker Magazine Cartoonist Harry Bliss

Harry Bliss has spent decades proving that asingle panelcan say more than pages ever could. Best known for his work in The New Yorker, Bliss has a way of distilling life down to its most revealing moments, often with a dog sitting right at the center of it all. In his world, dogs aren’t background characters or comic relief. They’re observers, confidants, and, more often than not, the emotional core of the story.

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That emotional core becomes even more visible in his book "You Can Never Die," which began not as a creative ambition but as a personal necessity. “My book is a memoir, and I began writing it as a way to cope,” Bliss shared in an interview withBored Panda. “My book is a memoir, and I began writing it as a way to cope with the loss of our beloved dog, Penny, after 17 years,” he said. What started as journaling slowly unfolded into something much more layered, “some autobiographical essays,” as he describes it, until a clearer intention emerged. “I wanted to connect to a reader, have a shared intimacy.”

The process wasn’t easy. “Curating the book was very difficult. I had to weave humor, art, cartoons, raw biographical essays and visceral grief into something that is essentially me.” It took three years to complete, and what came out of it feels less like a project and more like a self-portrait. “If anyone out there wants to get to know who I am, just read the book—it’s all there, the good, the bad, and the hilarious.”

That same emotional honesty runs through his relationship with dogs, both in life and in art. When asked where that sensitivity comes from, Bliss doesn’t over-explain it. “I’m not entirely sure… I can only guess that it comes from a deep observation and a curiosity about all things.” But he also pointed to something more personal: “The sensitivity has a direct correlation to the loneliness I had as a child.”

His bond with Penny, in particular, reshaped the way he sees the world. “She was instrumental in teaching me how to slow down. I never pulled on her leash, I always let her take her time.” As she grew older, that connection deepened. “When she aged and became more dependent on us, there was a newfound empathy I began to experience… It’s remarkable that these things can lie dormant in us and a pet can activate them.” That shift naturally found its way into his work: “My work these days is less sardonic, more driven by a mirthful kindness.”

When it comes to creating his dog cartoons, Bliss doesn’t separate imagination from reality; it’s both. “I’ll give you a real-life example,” he said. “I was out walking in the woods with my new dog, Junior. He had grabbed a very large stick. I was talking to my wife, and he ran up behind us and clipped her leg.” Her reaction made the moment unforgettable: “She yelled, ‘Oww! Junior just Tonya Hardinged me!’” Bliss laughed. “That made me laugh—real life!”

In the end, what he hopes people take away isn’t complicated. “I want them to laugh or smile,” he said, “but embedded in this I want them to feel a kindness.” It’s a simple idea, but one that is truly important: “There isn’t enough of this in the world these days. Slow down and be kind.”