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Metro
12-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Rap icon cancels gig one hour before performance after 'unforeseen illness'
A fan favourite rapper was supposed to tear up the Budweiser Stage in Toronto on August 11. Instead, fans were left staring at a screen announcing the show was postponed due to an 'unforeseen illness.' Lil Wayne was scheduled to perform for his Canadian fans as part of his Tha Carter VI Tour, which kicked off in June and is set to run until October. No one saw it coming – the venue had already filled up, and the announcement dropped at 8 pm, a whole hour after the show was meant to start. The screen lit up with a message saying Weezy was too sick to perform, but he 'loves putting on nothing short of the best performances.' It promised that all tickets would still be valid for the rescheduled date, but as of now, that date is a mystery. There's been no official follow-up or apology from the 42-year-old's team, but fans online were clearly disappointed. One fan, @fridayrickdred, took to X to say: 'Lil Wayne cancels Toronto concert last min! We gotta talk about Wayne possibly destroying his legacy. He might be inching towards COOKED status! Or is he already there?' 'You still the best rapper ever though but you broke my heart tn,' @lefthooklili added. Tha Carter VI Tour is set to cover over 30 cities across North America. That includes stops in New York, Detroit, Vegas, and more – and yes, Toronto was one of the more hyped ones as it was his first show back in Canada since 2023. Wayne is touring off the back of his new album, Tha Carter VI, which dropped on June 6 and features an insane mix of guests – Bono, Andrea Bocelli, Big Sean, Jelly Roll, and even his own sons. The album marks his 14th studio release, and for a rapper with over two decades in the game, he's still pushing his sound. The song Island Holiday even samples Weezer's Island in the Sun, bringing in a whole different vibe. Another standout is Bells, a track that flips LL Cool J's Rock the Bells – and yes, LL joined Wayne on stage at the Madison Square Garden tour opener to perform it live. The performance was a big deal for the rapper, as it was Wayne's first time headlining the iconic venue. The next scheduled show is in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on August 16 – and as of now, it's still on. More Trending Meanwhile, Wayne's got more going on than just the tour. He's headlining the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Festival in Vegas this September alongside Maroon 5, LL Cool J, and Bryan Adams – a pretty wild lineup. He's also popping up on other people's tracks – like Chance the Rapper's new single Tree, which dropped last week and features a solid Wayne verse. Wayne may be nearly 20 years removed from Tha Carter II, but he's proving he's still a major player in 2025.. 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: Country music star Spencer Hatcher's mother stabbed to death in horror home invasion MORE: Taylor Swift announces new album with major milestone in Travis Kelce relationship MORE: Jennifer Lopez expertly handles unwanted visitor that crawls up her neck mid-concert
Malay Mail
28-04-2025
- Malay Mail
Weezer bassist's wife, Jillian Shriner, shown on body cam firing at LAPD officers (VIDEO)
LOS ANGELES, April 28 — The Los Angeles Police Department has released body camera footage showing Jillian Lauren Shriner, wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, allegedly firing at officers during a search for suspects involved in a high-speed chase. In the footage from the April 8 incident in Eagle Rock, police encountered Shriner in her backyard with her weapon drawn and repeatedly ordered her to drop it. Moments later, gunshots erupted after an officer warned, 'Oh, she racked it,' and investigators later found one used cartridge casing confirming at least one shot fired. After the shooting, Shriner reportedly fled into her house and called 911, apparently unaware she had fired at police and not the suspects from the chase. Shriner eventually surrendered after an hour and was transported to a hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. She has been charged with attempted murder and is scheduled to appear in court on April 30. Scott Shriner joined the band in 2001, replacing original bassist Mikey Welsh after Welsh left due to mental health issues. Weezer is an American rock band formed in 1992, known for their catchy melodies and hits like "Buddy Holly" and "Island in the Sun."
Yahoo
13-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Weezer's Scott Shriner Returns to the Stage at Coachella After His Wife Was Shot by Police
The show must go on. Just days after Weezer bassist Scott Shriner's wife was shot by police and arrested during an altercation in Los Angeles, the rockers played at Coachella, going ahead with their scheduled performance on the Mojave stage on Saturday, April 12. During their afternoon set, the group performed some of their biggest hits, including "Island in the Sun" and "Beverly Hills." They also treated the crowd to a cover of Metallica's "Enter Sandman." Shriner, 59, has previously indicated that all would go as planned, even after his wife Jillian Lauren-Shriner, 51, was shot outside the couple's L.A. home on Tuesday, April 8 for allegedly firing her weapon at an officer. 'She's alright, thank you for asking,' he told the New York Post of his wife. 'See you at Coachella!' The incident involving Lauren-Shriner, an author, took place after an unrelated hit-and-run accident, after which three suspects allegedly fled into her neighborhood, the Los Angeles Police Department said. Related: Weezer Bassist's Wife Shot by Police After Opening Fire on Hit and Run Suspects in Her Neighborhood She had no involvement in the hit-and-run, but was armed and allegedly fired her weapon at an officer in her backyard, resulting in her arrest. She was shot once in the shoulder, and after briefly going back into her home, ultimately surrendered and was transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention. She has since been released from custody on a $1 million bond. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'Our investigation revealed evidence such as a shell casing and video footage showing she repeatedly ignored police commands to disarm and that she fired her weapon at LAPD officers. She was subsequently booked for attempted murder of a peace officer,' LAPD spokesperson Jennifer Forkish told PEOPLE. Related: Weezer Bassist Scott Shriner Shares Update on Wife After She Was Shot by Police, Says Band Will Still Play Coachella Lauren-Shriner married Shriner in Hawaii in 2005, and published her autobiography, Some Girls: My Life in a Harem, in 2010. The book chronicled her life from 1992 to 1995 as a paid female guest of Prince Jefri Bolkiah of Brunei. She announced in March that she'd been diagnosed with cancer, and was recovering from a hysterectomy when Tuesday's incident occurred. It is unclear if she has retained an attorney who can speak on her behalf. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Weezer's Scott Shriner issues bizarre statement after wife was shot by cops, charged with attempted murder
Bassist Scott Shriner promoted Weezer's Coachella performance after his wife, Jillian Shriner, was shot by cops and charged with attempted murder after a police chase. On Thursday, the 'Island in the Sun' rocker was walking his four dogs in his Los Angeles neighborhood when he told The Post, 'She's alright, thank you for asking.' 'See you at Coachella!' Scott, 59, kept his head high for the outing and quickly returned home. Earlier this week, Weezer announced they would be heading to Indio, Calif., for weekend one of Coachella. 'A desert surprise see you at @coachella on the Mojave stage next Saturday @ 3:10 ,' they wrote on Instagram. It's unclear if Jillian, 51, will attend the music festival to support her husband. The 'Behold the Monster' author got herself into legal trouble after interfering with a police chase near the Eagle Rock neighborhood on Tuesday, According to a press release obtained by Page Six, the Los Angeles Police Department was responding to a hit-and-run call when three suspects fled the scene on foot. Officers headed down the Shriner's street and allegedly came across Jillian outside of her home with a handgun. The novelist allegedly refused to put down her weapon after being asked several times before cops opened fire on her when she pointed it at them. Jillian allegedly ran back into her home before exiting later on, per photos obtained by KTLA. She was booked for attempted murder and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Ahead of her arrest, the New York Times Bestselling author had been diagnosed with cancer and underwent surgery. Jillian has been married to Scott since 2005. They share two adopted kids.
