Quits world tour
The band says Malik quit the tour due to stress. He is to return home to Britain as the rest of the band go on to play shows from the Philippines to South Africa, through Europe and the United States.
Zayn has been signed off with stress and is flying back to the UK to recuperate. The band wish him well and will continue with their performances in the Philippines and Indonesia.
Film removed from festival
Organizers of the NYC Porn Film Festival remove Cyrus’ film Tongue Tied from its line-up. Festival founder Simon Leahy:
We have removed any mention of (the) Miley Cyrus… film across all our media platforms…. We hoped the film (would be) screened alongside great artists such as Amalia Ulman, Bradford Kessler, Richard Kern, Beth B, James Franco, Narcissister, (and) would create a bigger discourse around art, sexuality, gender and pornography.
Pulls Sapp commercials
Anheuser-Busch pulls its Bud Light commercials featuring Sapp. Anheuser-Busch rep:
Warren Sapp appeared in one of our television commercials last fall, but he is not currently being featured in any of our advertising.
Cancels Letterman appearance
Cosby cancels his appearance on Late Show with David Letterman. His spokesman David Brokaw confirmed Friday night that Cosby would not appear next Wednesday as previously scheduled. He does not say why. Late Show rep:
We can’t comment on the guest booking process.
Cancels interview
After allegations of rape resurfaced, The Queen Latifah Show opts not to have comedian Cosby on the show. He postpones the interview two weeks after comedian Hannibal Buress calls Cosby a rapist. Spokesperson for The Queen Latifah Show:
Mr. Cosby’s scheduled appearance on The Queen Latifah Show was postponed at his request and was in no way related to any of our recent or upcoming scheduled guests.
Cancels appearance
Heenan cancels appearance at Alamo City Comic-Con due to health issues. The convention releases statement on the situation.
We have been informed by Cynthia Heenan, wife of legendary WWE Hall of Famer Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan, that Bobby will not be able to appear at this years ‘Alamo City Comic Con’ in San Antonio, TX. Mr. Heenan was scheduled to appear later this month for ‘Clutch City Productions’ at one of the biggest conventions in Texas, however Mr. Heenan has canceled his appearance due to health reasons. We ask that you keep Bobby in your prayers.
Cancels show
Foley announces on Twitter that he is cancelling his weekend comedy show in Denver, Colorado, due to a back injury.
My apologies to everyone who had planned to see me on 8/31 @ComedyWorks in #Denver. I had to cancel due to a back injury. Hope to reschedule
— Mick Foley (@foleyispod) August 28, 2014
Cancels Dublin shows
All five of Brooks comeback concerts in Dublin, Ireland are canceled after unsuccessful negotiations with Dublin city council. Having five shows in the area violated a city ordinance, and Brooks couldn’t get an exception for his mega return to the city.
It is with great regret that Aiken Promotions today announce that the five concert Garth Brooks Comeback Special Event at Croke Park has been cancelled. No concerts will take place. Aiken Promotions have exhausted all avenues regarding the staging of this event. We are very disappointed for the 400,000 fans who purchased tickets for the Garth Brooks Comeback Special Event.
Cancels UK tour
The band cancels its UK tour due to Meg’s acute anxiety problems. The tour is planned as their largest UK tour yet, starting in Glasgow on October 24 and ending in London on November 2.
We hate to let people down and are very sorry.