{
  "id": 4036026,
  "title": "Gladys Knight Cuts Back on Performing as She Transitions to ‘Next Stage’ of Career and Life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/gladys-knight-cuts-back-on-performing-as-she-transitions-to-next",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-28T20:52:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Variety",
    "slug": "variety",
    "url": "https://variety.com/2026/music/news/gladys-knight-steps-back-performing-1236846273/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "After three quarters of a century under the spotlight, Gladys Knight is ready to take things a little slower. Knight announced on Instagram on Thursday that she will be performing less, and will focus on other areas. The official statement reads: “After much soul searching I’ve decided that I will be easing into fewer performances […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The A.V. Club",
        "title": "Gladys Knight is taking the midnight train to a well-deserved relaxed schedule",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/28/gladys-knight-is-taking-the-midnight-train-to-a-well-deserved-relaxed",
        "published": "2026-08-28T16:58:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}