CBS Apologizes After Billy Joel Concert Abruptly Cut Off, To Rebroadcast Special
CBS has apologized after Billy Joel's 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden was abruptly cut off for some viewers on Sunday. Joel was halfway through playing "Piano Man" when local news began airing in some parts of the country.
CBS has apologized after Billy Joel's 100th consecutive performance at Madison Square Garden was abruptly cut off for some viewers on Sunday.
Joel was halfway through playing "Piano Man" when local news began airing in some parts of the country.
"A network programming timing error ended last night's Billy Joel special approximately two minutes early in the Eastern and Central Time Zones," Julie Holland, CBS's Vice President of Communications, said in a statement. "We apologize to Mr. Joel, his fans, our affiliated stations, and our audience whose viewing experience was interrupted during the last song."
Due to overwhelming demand from his legion of fans, Joel's performance will be rebroadcast in full beginning at 9 p.m. ET on Friday, April 19, CBS said. Fans can also watch Joel's performance on Paramount+.
Joel performed some of his biggest hits during the concert, including "New York State of Mind" and his new single "Turn the Lights Back On." Sting and Jerry Seinfeld joined him on stage.
Sunday's special got a late start after the 2024 Masters Tournament.
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Crowded House Announce 2024 North American Tour, Share New Single 'Teenage Summer'
Crowded House have announced the schedule for a North American tour in support of their upcoming album, Gravity Stairs. The band, which previously previewed the record with its lead single "Oh Hi," also recently released "Teenage Summer."
Crowded House have announced the schedule for a North American tour in support of their upcoming album, Gravity Stairs.
The 15-date tour will commence with a show at The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre in St. Augustine, Florida, on August 29th. The final show of the trek is scheduled to take place at Vina Robles Amphitheatre in Paso Robles, California, on September 28th.
Gravity Stairs is set to arrive on May 31st via BMG. The band, which previously previewed the record with its lead single "Oh Hi," also recently released "Teenage Summer."
Gravity Stairs is the first new release from the multi-platinum-selling rock band since their 2021 album Dreamers Are Waiting and their eighth overall.
Crowded House 2024 Tour Dates:
08/29 - St. Augustine, FL @ The Saint Augustine Amphitheatre
08/30 - Atlanta, GA @ Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
08/31 - Cary, NC @ Koka Booth Amphitheatre
09/03 - Vienna, VA @ Wolf Trap
09/04 - New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17
09/08 - Niagara Falls, ON @ Fallsview Casino
09/10 - Huber Heights, OH @ Rose Music Center at the Heights
09/11 - Highland Park, IL @ Ravinia Festival
09/13 - Omaha, NE @ The Astro
09/14 - Waite Park, MN @ The Ledge Amphitheater
09/17 - Vail, CO @ Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
09/21 - Woodinville, WA @ Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
09/22 - Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater
09/25 - Saratoga, CA @ The Mountain Winery
09/28 - Paso Robles, CA @ Vina Robles Amphitheatre
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Beatles legend Ringo Starr recently released a new single, "February Sky," from his upcoming solo EP, Crooked Boy. Crooked Boy is due out on limited-edition marble vinyl on April 20 for Record Store Day.
Beatles legend Ringo Starr recently released a new single, "February Sky," from his upcoming solo EP, Crooked Boy.
Crooked Boy is due out on limited-edition marble vinyl on April 20 for Record Store Day.
A visual shared along with the song features some never-before-seen clips from Ringo's archives. The video has scenes of stormy skies, swaying palm trees, seagulls flying overhead, a churning ocean, and more.
"Gonna stand up rise above the rain," Ringo sings on the track. "Start a revolution in these brighter days/ Found the missing pieces/ That were vacant to the eye/ Well I had enough of February sky."
Linda Perry wrote and produced Crooked Boy.
"Linda made me a great EP - she produced it in her studio and then sent me the tracks and I added the drumming and my vocals," Ringo said in a statement. "'February Sky' is great - very moody - but since Linda wrote these specifically for me it of course has to have a positive peace & love element."
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