Celine Dion has had to reschedule her concerts in Manchester once again, this time due to health issues.
The pop icon has posted an emotional video on social media, explaining that she is ‘experiencing spasms’ and not recovering as quickly as she’d hoped.
The My Heart Will Go On singer had already had to push her Courage world tour back due to the pandemic.
Her planned shows at the AO Arena Manchester, which were supposed to be on 5 and 6 June, have now been rescheduled again to next spring.
Celine Dion has rescheduled her tour dates again, informing fans with an emotional video statement. Credit: Celine Dion
A visibly emotional Celine said: “Well here we are again, and I’m so sorry that we have to change our tour plans for Europe one more time.
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“First we had to move the shows because of the pandemic – now this my health issues that is causing us to postpone some shows.
“The good news is that I’m doing a little bit better, but it’s going very slow, and it’s very frustrating for me.
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“You know I’m getting treatment from my doctors, taking medication, but I’m still experiencing some spasm and it’s taking a lot longer for me to recover than I had hoped.
“I need to be in top shape when I’m on stage. I honestly can’t wait, but I’m just not there yet.
“Just telling you how I feel and I wanted you to know that I’m sorry for this news.
“I know you’ve all waited so long for the concerts and I appreciate your loyalty. By now I am convinced that you should be so fed up of all of this, you know, waiting for so long.
“But all I can say is that I’m doing my very best to get back to the level that I need to be, so that I can give 100% at my shows, because that’s what you deserve. Yeah.
“And thank you so much for the messages of love and support that you always send to my social media. It means a lot to me. Hope to see you soon. Until then, you take care, okay? I love you so much. Bye.”
Celine Dion’s gigs at the AO Arena Manchester will now take place on 5 and 6 April, 2023.
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Gigs & Nightlife
James Blunt announces huge Manchester gig on new European arena tour
Daisy Jackson
Singer-songwriter James Blunt is heading back out on tour next year, and has announced a massive Manchester gig as part of his run of arena shows.
The singer, perhaps best-known for his iconic 2005 pop ballad ‘You’re Beautiful’, is hitting the road again in 2027.
The newly-announced European tour is in celebration of his new album Airplane Mode, which is set for release this autumn.
James Blunt will kick off his tour in Leeds next spring, before heading over for a night at the almighty Co-op Live in Manchester.
Then he’ll head to more cities including Newcastle, Birmingham and London.
His new album, Airplane Mode, is being released on 6 November and will, according to his press release, be ‘exhilarating’.
James has already released the first single, ‘Tastes Like Summer’, and ‘Weight Of It All’, with 10 more songs to come on the record.
Airplane Mode was recorded with James’ brilliant long-standing live band, who’ll be back on tour with him next year.
Speaking of the new album, and recording in Pig Music Studios, he said: “Somewhere back there, I lost my way, but found it again in a studio in Banbury.”
James Blunt will be at the Co-op Live Arena in Manchester on 3 April, 2027. Tickets go on sale from 10am on 9 September.
Major pop star crowns humble rice and three cafe as ‘Jewel of Manchester’ ahead of sold-out gig
Thomas Melia
A beloved city centre takeaway has been given the title of ‘Jewel of Manchester’ by chart-topping UK singer Sam Smith.
Known for hits like ‘Stay With Me’, ‘I’m Not The Only One’ and more recently ‘Unholy’, UK pop-ballad act Sam Smith also likes to drop a food review every once in a while.
Currently on the road with a run of shows in Manchester and London for their ‘To Be Free’ live shows, Sam Smith is stopping off at some of our city’s much-loved spots.
On their food-reviewing account titled ‘Sam Served’, where they adopt the aptly-fitting nickname ‘Ham Smith’, Sam has visited restaurants across the globe – and most recently turned their attention to Manchester’s own This & That.
Smith decided to pop in and grab a cheeky rice and three from long-standing backstreet food business This & That, and it certainly went down a treat.
After sampling their amazing selection of meat, vegetable and vegan curries, the musician crowned this family-run Indian takeaway a ‘Jewel of Manchester’.
The hitmaker described this Northern Quarter Indian eatery as ‘Everything food should be’ and definitely enjoyed all the curries on offer ‘leaving belly and heart full’.
This & That prides itself on affordable and comforting food with its ‘Rice and Three Curries’ starting from just £6 – not bad for a city centre foodie spot.
Sam has racked up an impressive 490k followers via their ‘Sam Served’ profile, with famous faces like Lily Allen, Denise Welch and CMAT all wanting to know the superstar’s foodie thoughts.
After enjoying a curry or three, Sam Smith also made sure to feed their soul to by venturing down to Afflecks and getting lost in the music at Mars Tapes.
Recognised as one of the UK’s only cassette and tape shops, Mars Tapes lets you flick through their crates of physical media and even preview tracks before you buy with its dedicated listening areas.
It’s safe to say that Smith has ‘Latched’ onto Manchester’s independent business scene and we’re here for it.
The London-born artist has just released their latest album Hazel Eyes and is currently amid a UK residency tour with two dates in Manchester’s Albert Hall and eight shows set for London Coliseum.
Daisy Jackson -
3rd May 2022 
