Lionel Richie is taking a break from performing after receiving a procedure for atrial fibrillation, according to a statement from his representative. The representative reported that the procedure went well and Richie is doing well. Three dates on his tour with Earth, Wind & Fire—in San Francisco, Chicago and Columbus—were canceled. Richie’s team says he plans to return to the stage after taking time to recover.

Céline Dion returned to a full concert stage in Paris on September 12, performing 25 songs before a crowd of fans. It was her first full concert in more than six years. Dion had stepped away from touring after revealing that she has stiff-person syndrome, a rare neurological condition that affects muscle control. Her concert marked a significant return to live performance while she continues to manage the condition.

Archive photo: Julianne Hough. Photo by MOVE Live On Tour, CC BY 3.0⁠, via Wikimedia Commons⁠.

Broadway’s next revival of Damn Yankees is bringing together performers from theater, television and dance. Neil Patrick Harris is set to play Applegate, Julianne Hough will take on Lola, and Austin Scott will play Young Joe. The production begins performances at the Marquis Theatre on March 24, 2027, after a sold-out run at Arena Stage. For Hough, the role is her Broadway musical debut.

This year’s MTV Video Music Awards celebrated artistry on both sides of the camera. Taylor Swift received the new Artist Director Honors and won Video of the Year for “The Fate of Ophelia” and Best Direction for “Opalite.” Madonna was named Artist of the Year and collected seven awards in total, adding a major career moment to her return to the VMA stage after 23 years.