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Ryan Adams has called off his forthcoming European tour, with promoters confirming the cancellation only days after the singer revealed that he is “broke” and facing personal difficulties away from the spotlight.
A message released by the tour promoter reassured fans that the 51 year old artist is “doing OK” and has shifted his attention toward completing a trilogy of albums.
“Due to circumstances beyond our control, the upcoming Ryan Adams European Tour has been cancelled. We apologize to all those who bought tickets and were excited for these shows. Refunds will be processed automatically… Ryan is doing ok and working hard to finish the new album trilogy. New music on the way,” the statement read.
Ryan shared the announcement on his own account and provided a brief update, writing: “Tough times. Been sick. Fall tour cancelled.”
The cancellation comes shortly after the Gold singer disclosed that he has been selling a large collection of music equipment to cover his expenses and continue financing his records. In an honest note to followers, the controversial musician described himself as “broke and sick and tired and defeated,” saying that selling his valuable gear was necessary to support himself and keep creating music.
He wrote: “I appreciate anybody who can give these treasured things a new life.
“I’m proud that I did this. That I remain transparent. This business is vile and full of snakes. But I’m proud to call it and man up to this. I’ll keep making records as long as I can afford to.”
He finished the message by sharing that he intended to spend some time sitting in the sunshine with his cats while allowing himself to cry.
He said: “I’m not sure how many more times I can hit this wall. When is it enough?”
In 2019, Ryan became the focus of an exposé published by the New York Times, in which several women accused him of controlling and emotionally abusive behaviour.
Ryan eventually made a public apology, although he did not directly address any of the women who had spoken out.
He said: “In my effort to be a better man, I have fought to get sober, but this time I’m doing it with professional help. Sobriety is a priority in my life, and so is my mental health. These, as I’m learning, go hand in hand. There are no words to express how bad I feel about the ways I’ve mistreated people throughout my life and career. All I can say is that I’m sorry. It’s that simple. This period of isolation and reflection made me see that I needed to make significant changes in my life.”
Following the controversy, he publicly asked record companies to offer him another opportunity, revealing that he was only “months” away from potentially losing his home, recording studio and independent label.
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Melanie “Mel C” Chisholm tied the knot with Australian model Chris Dingwall during an intimate celebration in the British countryside on Saturday, July 18. According to British Vogue, the 52 year old singer, who became famous as “Sporty Spice” in the Spice Girls, wore a simple white gown that reached the floor and carried a bouquet of wildflowers at Country House Cumbria in the Lake District.
Several of her Spice Girls bandmates attended the ceremony, including Emma “Baby Spice” Bunton, Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown and Geri “Ginger Spice” Halliwell-Horner. Victoria “Posh Spice” Beckham was absent because she was in New York for Saturday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup third place match, where England defeated France 6 to 4, as well as Sunday’s final between Spain and Argentina.
The publication explained that Dingwall proposed while the couple was vacationing in Mallorca last July. They then started arranging their summer wedding, which also involved a legal ceremony in Australia, the groom’s home country, before Saturday’s gathering. Although Beckham could not attend in person, Chisholm fulfilled the “something borrowed” tradition by wearing a design from her fellow singer’s fashion label.
“I was actually having dinner with Melanie and asked her what she was up to,” Beckham told British Vogue. “She very casually told me she was leaving for Australia in two days and getting married! When I asked what she was wearing, she mentioned she had actually ordered one of my dresses but that it didn’t quite fit, and she didn’t have time to get it altered before leaving. I happened to have that exact dress in my own wardrobe and offered to lend it to her.”
The lace cami was among several options selected by Melanie’s stylist before the wedding, but the bride called it “the best, hands down. There’s just something about her clothes… they have a real simplicity, especially the slip dresses. They’re really feminine, but in a way that feels comfortable, and very me.” Beckham then helped resolve the sizing problem, allowing Chisholm to bring the outfit with her when she flew to Australia. “Victoria’s dress was my something borrowed,” Chisholm said. “It was very special, having her there.”
When Beckham discovered that Chisholm was also planning a larger UK ceremony, she offered to create her “dream dress,” taking inspiration from the original lace cami. “Victoria wanted to make it much more personal to me. She found some gorgeous vintage lace, and everything was really delicately dyed to the perfect shade. It’s very flattering, open at the back,” Chisholm shared. She first connected with Dingwall through the private celebrity dating app Raya in 2023 and has a 17 year old daughter, Scarlett Starr, with her former partner Thomas Starr.
Despite being unable to attend the special occasion, Beckham was represented through her design. British Vogue later released several pictures from the celebration, showing the newlyweds walking hand in hand, Chisholm completing her final fitting and the bride posing beside her fellow Spice Girls members.
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