{
  "id": 13635283,
  "title": "Barry Manilow Walks Off Stage, Cancels Vegas Shows Due to Bronchitis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/barry-manilow-walks-off-stage-cancels-vegas-shows-due-to-bronchitis",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T03:52:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/barry-manilow-cuts-short-las-vegas-show-cancels-concerts-1236358635/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barry Manilow unexpectedly ended his Las Vegas residency after just two songs due to suffering from bronchitis. The 83-year-old singer walked offstage at the International Theater at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, telling the audience \"Talk amongst yourselves.\" His band then played instrumental pieces before an announcement over the PA system signified the end of the show. Refunds were issued to attendees via Ticketmaster. Saturday's scheduled performance was canceled as well. Manilow previously disclosed a diagnosis of early-stage lung cancer in December 2025, which he had undergone surgery for following a bronchitis episode. His comeback to the Las Vegas stage after a weeks-long hiatus was marked by a triumphant welcome concert, but bronchitis forced him to cancel subsequent shows. Despite his health issues, Manilow remains a world-renowned recording artist, having sold over 85 million records worldwide and earning three Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 hits. His residency at the Westgate venue has made him one of Las Vegas' most enduring headliners.",
  "summary": "The 83-year-old left the stage after two songs, days into his return to the Westgate residency following a health break.",
  "key_points": [
    "Barry Manilow cancels Vegas shows due to bronchitis",
    "83-year-old singer walks off stage after two songs",
    "Refunds issued to attendees via Ticketmaster"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}