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Get Well Soon, Elton John! And 6 Other Times Artists Canceled Their Tours

Here are 6 other massive artists that were also forced to cancel their tours over the years.

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It's true: Elton John is postponing his farewell tour.

The legendary pop star said after he sustained a fall that he was in a considerable amount of pain. In a statement, he wrote that he unfortunately will have to undergo major hip surgery and reschedule his Farewell tour.

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At just 18 years old, Olivia Rodrigo is well-versed in her pop-rock forebears.

The "drivers license" phenom's most obvious musical inspiration is Taylor Swift, with whom she shares a knack for lyrical storytelling, as well as an undeniable ability to write an affecting hit breakup song. Even while watching Rodrigo's arsonry-filled music video for "good 4 u," it's easy to remember a teary-eyed Swift destroying her ex's property in "Black Space."

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Music Lists

Indie Roundup: Five New Albums to Stream Now

Here's what to listen to this weekend.

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If you're anything like us, you're probably overwhelmed by the sheer number of albums being released on a weekly basis.

Popdust's weekly column, Indie Roundup, finds the five best albums coming out each week so that you don't have to. Every Friday, we'll tell you what's worth listening to that might not already be on your radar.


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Yes, Ariana Grande Wore a Ponytail to Her Wedding

The pop star finally shared some photos from her intimate, at-home wedding ceremony.

Ariana Grande at the 2018 MET Gala

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After a grueling two weeks, Ariana Grande has finally shared a selection of photos from her low-key wedding.

The "Positions" singer tied the knot with real estate agent Dalton Gomez on May 15 in a private, intimate ceremony. Grande looked effortlessly elegant in a strapless, cream satin gown, opting for a neutral glam makeup look. Of course, her wedding look wasn't complete without a veil laid on top of her high ponytail. Obviously, she looked stunning. See the photos below.

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Lydia Ainsworth's fourth album, Sparkles & Debris, is dazzling and dystopian.

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If you're not already part of the dark, dreamy electro-pop cult of Lydia Ainsworth, let this be your initiation.

Today (May 21), the Canadian singer-songwriter, composer, and producer shares her fourth album,Sparkles & Debris, and it's just as dazzling and dystopian as its name suggests.

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Music Lists

6 Enya Songs That Still Slap

The legendary new age singer celebrates her 60th birthday today

ENYA at the 59th Annual Golden Globe Awards

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Enya Ni Bhraonain deserves more flowers.

The iconic New Age singer remains, aside from U2, the biggest artist to ever emerge out of Ireland. Born into a musical family, Enya debuted in 1980 as the keyboardist and backing vocalist for Celtic folk band Clannad. Two years later she set off on her own and started working on her signature fusion of new age, folk, and classical music.

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