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Metro
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Frontman abruptly ends concert mid-set after declaring ‘I can't sing anymore'
Three days into his tour, country singer Darius Rucker announced he 'can't sing anymore' in a shock on-stage confession. The rest of the concert at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Atlantic City, was scrapped, with only a few songs performed at that point. Darius previously scared fans when he almost fell off the stage after catching his foot on a wire while performing in Charleston, South Carolina, last year. He rose to fame as the lead vocalist in Hootie & The Blowfish, known for tracks like Hold My Hand, Let Her Cry, and Only Wanna Be with You. In a heartbreaking video posted to TikTok, the 59-year-old star attempted to continue for 'one more song' before conceding he could no longer sing. 'I'm going to play one more song. I promise you, we are going to figure this out. You're going to get your money back. I just can't sing.' Darius, clearly frustrated, said he has 'never done this before' and promised to 'make this up to you', but confessed he was unable to continue. 'This never happened,' he said. 'I physically can't sing, and I promise you on everything that I stand for I will make this up to you.' Powering through, Darius continued with his 2013 track Wagon Wheel as the audience belted back the lyrics to him. 'I'm so sorry,' he said, giving the audience more promises that they would 'figure this out' before he exited the stage. Darius has not made any public statements about the show as devastated fans shared their support in the TikTok comments. 'Darius had to end the Atlantic City show a few songs in,' wrote original posted CaroTheBlondie. 'Feel better Darius, we love you!' 'He looked so upset when he left the stage,' commented Indigobabs2.0. Arthur H. Bonney added it 'looked like his hands were shaking' due to his emotions, saying he 'feels so bad for him'. Gina Appollonio Smith said: 'Oh man, I love him and hope that he's OK. As disappointed as I would've been his health is the most important thing. Unfortunately, I've never seen him in concert but his music plays as a backdrop for a big portion of my life and always will.' Grow Food noted they had seen him perform the Friday before, and he 'sounded like he was not feeling well'. More Trending It's unclear if Darius will be returning for his other scheduled gigs, with his next show scheduled for Saturday, July 19 in Florida. He is due to tour at various gigs and festivals in the US across the summer,including touring with Mumford and Sons, plus a short visit to the UK in September. Metro has reached out to Darius' reps for comment. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Outrage over My Chemical Romance's 'demonic' show points to a bigger problem MORE: 80s rock band sue each other after on stage punch-up ended reunion tour MORE: Country star Conner Smith charged after knocking down and killing woman, 77
New York Post
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
An insider's guide to food and fun in Atlantic City this summer
Nobody will mistake two nights in Atlantic City for a week in Las Vegas. But if you live in New York, have a gambling jones to satisfy, want to party on the beach, take in a show or two and would rather drive for a couple hours than fly for just under six, AC is a good bet. And the entertainment is decent enough to build a weekend around. Highlights on the summer calendar include Tina Fey and Amy Poehler at Ocean Casino Resort on June 21, David Lee Roth at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Aug. 8, and Black Keys at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Aug. 9. More regularly, every Wednesday through Sunday, you can check out a bawdy variety show called 'the Hook' at Caesars Atlantic City Resort. There are jugglers who strip down to their jockstraps, a woman who does freaky things inside a balloon and an emcee who never seems to run out of smutty jokes. It's old-fashioned casino entertainment with good taste gone to hell — and the crowd loves it. 5 Take in dazzling bawdy variety shows like 'the Hook' at Caesars Atlantic City Resort. Jody Hartley A recent trip down to the Garden State's gambling hub begins with checking into the appropriately named Ocean, where floor-to-ceiling windows look out on the Atlantic. It's something that Vegas, even at its most derivative, cannot replicate. Other good options for lodging: Borgata, which is as Vegas-y as Atlantic City gets, the Hard Rock if you want to recall your inner Eddie Van Halen and the Nobu Hotel, which occupies floors 42 to 44 of Caesars and aims to do for Jersey Shore overnighting what the sushi master did for raw fish. First thing in the morning, a leg-stretching stroll down the boardwalk — passing the giant observation wheel, at the old Steel Pier where horses once dove into the water, and more taffy stands than you can count — followed by a quick sit-down at a blackjack table are called for. It's worth noting that during the early hours, limits tend to be the lowest of the day. That said, as the minimum bets rise, it's time for brunch. Destination: Cardinal, which is the reigning non-casino gem of Atlantic City. Shimmering lights illuminate the bar and décor inside is farmhouse cool, Williamsburg styler. Fittingly, paintings of cardinals abound. Tasty offerings — which can be eaten outside, accompanied by live acoustic music — include Korean duck wings, house-made veggie burgers and a New England Benedict with smoked salmon. For something more along the lines of elevated bar food, Tennessee Avenue Beer Hall spins up burgers, pizza and kimchi fried chicken sandwiches. Taps line the length of one wall — Big Sal's IPA is named for the managing partner — and games of cornhole get competitive juices flowing in the yard. For cheesesteaks, a local delicacy, White House Subs is king. 5 Ocean features big-name DJs. Courtesy of Ocean Casino Resort Upcoming at Ocean are two offerings from celebrity restaurateur Stephen Starr. Chez Frites will be a bistro-style eatery where Paris-worthy steak frites promises to rule as a specialty. Next door, breakfast and lunch views are likely to get elevated in every sense of the word at Sunny's, which will serve comfort-food with a shimmering 11-story-high view of the Atlantic Ocean. 5 Not to mention rooms with stellar views. Courtesy of Ocean Casino Resort When the sun is shining, HQ2 Beachclub at Ocean has big name DJs on the roster. This summer, revelers will wade into the pool to the sounds of Tiësto and Steve Aoki. On cloudy or cold afternoons, the MGM Tower at Borgata's 21-and-up indoor pool is the place to be. And there are always rides via tram on the freshly launched Boardwalk Tours, helmed by local legend Mike 'AC Mike' Lopez. While slowly motoring down the Boardwalk — trams top out at 5 miles per hour — he'll loop you in on the latest AC dish plus the true history of Nucky Johnson (fictionalized by Steve Buscemi, as Nucky Thompson in 'Boardwalk Empire') as well as local nightlife rogue Paul 'Skinny' D'Amato. 5 No one can pamper quite like the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City If you're a guy in need of grooming, have Mike's side kick and top-notch driver Freddy Isaac drop you off at newly opened Hammer and Nails (the classic face treatment there will erase worry lines that might have popped during a bad run at the tables). Ladies (and men for that matter) can hit up Rock Spa and Salon at the Hard Rock for topnotch pampering. Either way, be sure to ask Freddy for a White House tip: His favorite sub, which involves a cheeseburger, mayonnaise and hot peppers. Non casino dinners are well handled by the Italian red sauce spot Angelo's and the Vietnamese mainstay Little Saigon. Staying in house tonight, we're enjoying perfectly medium-rare ribeye at Ocean Steak. The wine selection takes up an entire side of the restaurant, the double smoked bacon appetizer is a crowd pleaser and remember to order Jersey creamed corn on the side. This haven of hearty fare also happens to be conveniently close to Fanatics Sportsbook, the Michael Rubin brainchild that opened last September and ranks among the best place in town for watching games. Giant high-def monitors cover the walls, an enthusiastic crowd piles in and betting opportunities abound. Bottle service is available upstairs (though it's no charge down below). 5 This boardwalk empire is loaded with top casinos like Borgata. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa As the hour nears midnight, it's time for a binge of casino gambling at Borgata. In the casino's brand new high-limit, baccarat-dominant, gaming quarters, the action is heavy and the energy level is pumped. Gamblers shout 'Monkey! Monkey!' when calling for 10-value cards while high-rollers discreetly do their thing in private gambling dens. We ante up for a bit of baccarat — playing Banker results in a lower house edge — before heading over to pai gow poker. A woman at the table, with a tiny plastic duck on top of her chips, seems unable to lose. Unfortunately, not possessing the duck or the luck, there is only one reasonable option: slip out the back of the baccarat room and into Noodles, the attached Asian food restaurant. Yes, a giant dinner was eaten mere hours ago. But the soup dumplings and Asian barbecue beckon. They are worth making room for. With dinner number-two digesting, and gambling spirits buoyed, it's either off to one of AC's happening nightclubs — including Premiere in the Borgata, HQ2 in Ocean and Pool After Dark at Harrah's Resort – or else poker at the Borgata's well-appointed card room. In the spirit of AC being a gambling town, a decision is made with the flip of a coin. Poker wins. So, it's shuffle-up-and-deal until breakfast, when it's time to chow down once more and start all over again.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Nancy Wilson's Stolen Custom Guitar Recovered By New Jersey Police
One of two irreplaceable instruments stolen from the band Heart at a New Jersey venue two weeks ago has been retrieved. According to the Associated Press, on Tuesday (June 10), police in Atlantic City said they had recovered the purple baritone Telecaster guitar with ah hand-painted headstock belonging to guitarist Nancy Wilson from a woman who bought it from the suspected thief. Detectives said surveillance video showed the suspect handing the Telecaster over to the woman, who put the instrument in her car, which was parked several blocks away from the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino venue where Heart had been scheduled top perform. Police employed automated license plate readers to identify the vehicle and then tracked its location to find the woman, who voluntarily surrendered the guitar; Garfield Bennett, the 57-year-old Pleasantville, New Jersey man she bought it from for an undisclosed amount has been charged with burglary and theft. More from Billboard Cloonee Postpones L.A. Shows Amid ICE Raids: 'I Will Not Throw a Party Whilst the Latino People Who Have Supported Me in This City Are Hurting' Leon Thomas' 'Mutt' Snatches Third Radio Crown of 2025 The Alchemist Could've Been on Lil Wayne's 'Tha Carter VI': 'I Was Just Overthinking It' The guitar — and a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for more than 25 years that has still not been recovered — were nicked the night before the veteran band kicked off their An Evening With Heart summer tour on May 31. Officials said Bennett has a long criminal record and was previously arrested in April for a prior burglary. Before Wilson's custom-built guitar was recovered, the band co-founder said in a statement, 'These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they're extensions of our musical souls. The baritone Tele was made uniquely for me, and Paul's mandolin has been with him for decades. We're heartbroken, and we're asking for their safe return — no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.' Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hard Rock announces openers for Ella Langley
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino has announced the openers for Ella Langley at Battery Park on June 27. One opener, Julie Eddy, is best known for her electric stage presence and unique sound. Eddy's influences from the country and rock worlds mix with her no-topic-off-limits approach, which has her gaining airplay on radio stations across the country, according to the release. Story continues below Top Story: McCook Lake residents in need of more dirt to rebuild homes Lights & Sirens: Traffic violation scam alarms Siouxlanders; police issue alert Sports: Mathew and Tom Burns bonding through Western Midwest baseball trip Weather: Get the latest weather forecast here The other opener, Carter Faith, is best known as being the first country artist to be a part of both Spotify's 'Hot Country Artist to Watch' list and 'Fresh Finds.' Faith was also named Billboard's Rookie of the Month in March of 2022. The concert is open to all ages. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online or in person at the Rock Shop. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
Arrest made in theft of instruments stolen from the rock band Heart at NJ venue
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Authorities have made an arrest in the theft of two irreplaceable instruments owned by members of the rock band Heart that were stolen from a venue in New Jersey last weekend. Atlantic City police say surveillance video initially led them to a 57-year-old Pleasantville man. He was later seen on video walking through various parts of the city, trying to sell the instruments, and he eventually sold one while the other remains unaccounted for, police said, declining further comment. The man has been charged with burglary and theft. The band was set to kick off the An Evening With Heart tour at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, and its gear had been set up there the day prior to the show. Among the items stolen were a custom-built, purple sparkle baritone Telecaster guitar with a hand-painted headstock made for band member Nancy Wilson, and a vintage 1966 Gibson EM-50 mandolin that band member Paul Moak has played for over 25 years. 'These instruments are more than just tools of our trade — they're extensions of our musical souls,' Nancy Wilson said in a statement issued by the group that also offered a reward for information leading to their return. 'We're heartbroken, and we're asking for their safe return— no questions asked. Their value to us is immeasurable.' Heart is led by Wilson and her sister, Ann, who have made music together since the '70s and have had hits like 'Magic Man,' 'Crazy on You' and 'Alone.' The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers were honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy in 2023.
