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Harry Styles sparks concern after alarming on-stage moment at Wembley show

Harry Styles sparks concern after alarming on-stage moment at Wembley show

Published by Daniella Wilson

Harry Styles has sparked concern among fans after an alarming on-stage moment during his latest Wembley Stadium show on Friday, June 26 2026. A clip circulating on TikTok appeared to show the singer choking on water while performing in soaring London temperatures. Harry had been attempting his now-famous “whale” spit – where he sprays a stream of water into the air – when he seemed to inhale some of it, visibly struggling before dropping to the floor. © Getty ImagesHarry was performing in record-breaking heat The singer remained down for several seconds as he continued to cough, prompting worried reactions from fans watching in the stadium and via livestream. He was then seen sitting back up and recovering, before continuing with the show. While Harry appeared to quickly regain his composure, the footage left many fans rattled, with comments flooding social media soon afterwards. “When he fell to his knees, my heart stopped in shock,” one fan wrote. “Harry is incredible, it surely takes immense strength and stamina to perform in these temperatures, and yet …

Rod Stewart pauses Utah concert after nearly fainting onstage

Rod Stewart pauses Utah concert after nearly fainting onstage

Published by Sam Flores

Rock icon Rod Stewart was forced to pause his concert in Utah on Friday night and take pulls of oxygen from a tank onstage, saying afterward that he nearly fainted. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. TMZ was the first to report the incident at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheater in West Valley City, outside Salt Lake City. In video shared by the outlet, Stewart grips surfaces for support while singing before motioning to a crew member, who brings over an oxygen tank and places the mask over his nose and mouth. The crowd applauds and cheers for Stewart as he inhales. “The show must go on,” Stewart said once he recovered. The reason for the oxygen break was not immediately clear, though many concertgoers posting about the moment online pointed to the venue’s elevation — West Valley City sits at 4,300 feet above sea level. The 81-year-old is touring the U.S. on his One Last Time tour. His next scheduled performance is July 31 …

Rod Stewart pauses concert to use oxygen tank after nearly fainting onstage

Rod Stewart pauses concert to use oxygen tank after nearly fainting onstage

Published by Daniella Wilson

Rod Stewart gave fans a scare during his latest concert after appearing to struggle onstage and pausing his performance to use oxygen. The 81-year-old singer was performing at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre in West Valley City on Friday, June 19, 2026 when he appeared visibly uncomfortable and leaned forward during the set. © Getty ImagesRod performing onstage in London According to TMZ, staff brought an oxygen tank to the stage after Rod doubled over, with video obtained by the outlet showing the singer taking a moment to steady himself before receiving assistance. The music icon later addressed the audience directly, telling the crowd that he had nearly fainted, while still managing to crack a few jokes to lighten the mood. © WireImageRod with wife Penny Lancaster Rather than ending the show early, Rod returned to the stage and completed the performance while seated in a chair – a determined moment from the famously energetic frontman, who has spent decades sprinting across stages, kicking footballs into the crowd and delivering his biggest hits with his …

Pop star exposes cheating New York Times reporter onstage at Madison Square Garden

Pop star exposes cheating New York Times reporter onstage at Madison Square Garden

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Maggie Rogers made a jaw-dropping revelation about the time she went on a whirlwind date with a New York Times journalist, only to find out afterward that he already had a girlfriend. The Grammy-nominated indie pop singer-songwriter, 32, put the unnamed reporter on blast during her Wednesday guest appearance on Rosalía’s Lux Tour stop at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. “A little while ago, I was single and a friend of mine said, ‘I’ve got someone for you to go on a date with,’” Rogers began during a portion of the concert which sees celebrity guests sit down in a confession booth opposite the Spanish singer and spill a secret. The “Alaska” hitmaker remembered thinking, “Great! They’re single, they’re handsome. “So he calls me. And he says, ‘I’ve got a vintage car. Can I come pick you up?’ So I said OK,” …

Country star Morgan Wallen branded ‘petulant baby’ after flipping piano onstage in apparent tantrum

Country star Morgan Wallen branded ‘petulant baby’ after flipping piano onstage in apparent tantrum

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Morgan Wallen is facing another controversy after he flipped his piano onstage in the middle of a performance. Video circulating on social media shows the divisive country singer, 33, appearing to take out his frustrations on a piano after it malfunctioned during his song “Sand in My Boots” at his show Saturday at the Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. After singing the song without accompaniment, Wallen turned around and pushed over the piano until it crashed onto the stage and broke apart as the audience screamed and cheered. Wallen did not address the incident onstage and did not immediately return The Independent’s request for comment. Social media users were quick to criticize Wallen for seemingly acting on his frustration, with one person writing on X: “Morgan Wallen is the real problem. Imagine behaving like this in front of your …

Morgan Wallen called out for ‘unprofessional’ behavior after flipping piano onstage

Morgan Wallen called out for ‘unprofessional’ behavior after flipping piano onstage

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the inside track from Roisin O’Connor with our free weekly music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Get our free music newsletter Now Hear This Morgan Wallen is facing another controversy after he flipped his piano onstage in the middle of a performance. Video circulating on social media shows the divisive country singer, 33, appearing to take out his frustrations on a piano after it malfunctioned during his song “Sand in My Boots” at his show Saturday at the Empower Field at Mile High Stadium in Denver, Colorado. After singing the song without accompaniment, Wallen turned around and pushed over the piano until it crashed onto the stage and broke apart as the audience screamed and cheered. Wallen did not address the incident onstage and did not immediately return The Independent’s request for comment. Social media users were quick to criticize Wallen for seemingly acting on his frustration, with one person writing on X: “Morgan Wallen is the real problem. Imagine behaving like this in front of your …

Elizabeth Smart recalls onstage blunder during first bodybuilding competition

Elizabeth Smart recalls onstage blunder during first bodybuilding competition

Published by Daniella Wilson

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Elizabeth Smart is opening up about her first-ever bodybuilding competition — and it didn’t go exactly to plan. Smart, a kidnapping survivor who recently announced her new venture into muscle pageants, faced a problem onstage during her first contest when the costume jewelry ring on her finger got snagged in her blonde hair extensions. “I just ended up ripping through the extension and just taking out a chunk of my hair, and then turning around and smiling,” Smart told NPR with a laugh. The 38-year-old activist said that she wanted to run offstage after the blunder, but continued to pose in her high heels. Since then, Smart has competed in four events and won several medals. She told the outlet: “I’m at a point …

Lily Allen’s ‘revenge’, Harry Styles’ Dorothy and Debbie Harry’s T-shirt – 20 onstage dresses ranked! | Fashion

Lily Allen’s ‘revenge’, Harry Styles’ Dorothy and Debbie Harry’s T-shirt – 20 onstage dresses ranked! | Fashion

Published by Sam Flores

20. PJ Harvey ‘Second skin’ … Harvey at the O2 Academy in Brixton, London, in 2016. Photograph: Joseph Okpako/WireImage “Dressed like a fabulously turned-out carrion crow,” is how our reviewer described the gothic, avian-like get-up PJ Harvey wore to perform her journalistic and theatrical ninth album, The Hope Six Demolition Project, in Brixton, south London, in 2016. The dress was the work of Harvey’s longtime friend, the Belgian designer Ann Demeulemeester, and epitomises the more dramatic stage looks – melodramatic but pared-back – that Harvey turned to for her later, darker albums. As she said of the clothes: “For me, it’s about the ability to meet the world. And it is a second skin, isn’t it? It’s protection, as well. It’s a very big part of clothing, the feeling of protection, particularly in Ann’s clothes.” Who would have thought that someone who earlier in their career took to the stage in Spice Girls co-ords and hot-pink catsuits would wind up in such serious Belgian high-fashion? Ellie Violet Bramley 19. Lily Allen Final stretch … Allen …

Why Justin Bieber Played YouTube Onstage for Thousands of People

Why Justin Bieber Played YouTube Onstage for Thousands of People

Published by Daniella Wilson

When word started to arrive earlier this month that Justin Bieber had put on a pretty weird performance for the first of his two Coachella sets, my protective instinct kicked in. Discovered on YouTube when he was young and that platform was even younger, Bieber is pop culture’s great test case for what growing up online and in public does to a person. Ever-seesawing between scandals and successes, he’s conveyed a lesson that the world keeps relearning: We need to give our social-media stars a little grace. Bieber’s first concert in four years was indeed a bit surprising, in that it was a full-on confrontation with the alienation and idiosyncrasies of a generation that has grown up watching YouTube. In front of a sprawling crowd at the most important American musical festival—with a daily attendance of 125,000—he spent a good deal of time … browsing the internet. Hunched over a laptop, he pulled up videos and performances from earlier in his career and alternated between singing along and just bobbing his head to the sound …

Justin Bieber Scrolled His Own YouTube Videos Onstage During a Surprisingly Emotional Coachella Set

Justin Bieber Scrolled His Own YouTube Videos Onstage During a Surprisingly Emotional Coachella Set

Published by Jenni Sidey

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “Justin Bieber concert”? Do you imagine royal purple confetti and a mop of hair swooshing to and fro? Perhaps an army of exuberant dancers, commanded by a teenager in harem pants? Do you imagine, rather than a completed concert, the spectre of a canceled one, as was the case with many of Bieber’s Justice Tour shows back in 2022? Push these images to the back of your memory closet, and replace them with Justin Bieber’s 2026 Coachella set: a gently swirling light show, a laptop on a stand, and a be-hoodied singer in a pair of sturdy galoshes doing delicate laps of the stage. The Canadian singer-songwriter dispensed with the teenybopper-stimulating pomp of his earlier days on last year’s SWAG and SWAG II, largely stripped-down ventures into lo-fi bedroom pop and warm, retro R&B; his Grammy performance in February saw him looping the simple guitar part to his hit song “YUKON” in just shorts and socks, his voice as elastic and angelic as it’s ever …