English glam rock star, Paul Gadd
Rod Stewart has cancelled remaining dates on his One Last Time farewell tour after undergoing a routine coronary stent procedure. Doctors are pleased with his recovery, and he will rest for four weeks before returning to the stage. The cancellations include dates across the US and Mexico, with refunds or rescheduling being arranged by promoters and venues.
Multiple defendants across the UK face charges or have admitted offences related to rape, sexual assault and abuse spanning decades. Cases involve a former pop star, MPs, and a group of men; proceedings are ongoing with investigations, plea changes, and upcoming trials.
A slate of veteran rock performances delivers raw presence and genre-spanning set-pieces. Joan Jett and the Blackhearts fuse old hits with newer material, while critics note a fearless stage presence that underscores the enduring pull of classic punk energy.
A new documentary uses archival Wham! footage to examine the 1985 China tour, its tensions with director Lindsay Anderson, and the broader cultural moment as China opened to the West. Ridgeley and Michael are featured, with new interviews and unseen material that cast their trip in a provocative light.