Justin Timberlake postpones US shows over bronchitis and laryngitis diagnosis
Justin Timberlake has announced the rescheduling of several concerts due to illness.
The ‘Cry Me A River’ singer, who has been touring North America since the start of the month, took to social media to announce the postponement of the current leg of his tour after being diagnosed with bronchitis and laryngitis.
He wrote: “I haven’t been feeling great the last few shows and turns out I have bronchitis and laryngitis. I’m so sorry to say I do need to reschedule the next few shows from 10/23 through 11/2… Thank you for understanding – I’ll make it up to you.”
The new dates are set to take place in February next year, with stops in Chicago, Grand Rapids, Detroit, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Columbus. Tickets are already available via Ticketmaster.
Justin Timberlake’s rescheduled 2025 US tour dates are:
FEBRUARY
14 – Chicago, IL – United Center
18 – Grand Rapids, MI – Van Andel Arena
20 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
22 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum
24 – St. Paul, MN – XCEL Energy Center
27 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
Earlier this month, Timberlake was forced to postpone a concert in Newark, New Jersey just hours before hitting the stage due to “an injury that is preventing me from performing”.
Timberlake will return to the UK next summer to headline the Isle Of Wight Festival 2025 alongside Sting and Stereophonics. He’ll also perform in Belfast and Dublin, and make a bill-topping appearance at Lytham Festival in Lancashire.
Last month saw the singer plead guilty to driving while impaired, and call for fans to think again if they considered driving under the influence of alcohol. The judge sentenced the singer to a $500 (£380) fine with a $260 (£198) surcharge, and 25 hours of community service at a non-profit of his choice.
Timberlake said: “Even if you’ve had one drink, don’t get behind the wheel of a car. There are so many alternatives. You can call a friend [or] take an Uber. This is a mistake that I made, but I’m hoping that whoever is watching and listening right now can learn from this mistake. I know that I certainly have.”
The former *NSYNC star released his sixth and most recent solo album, ‘Everything I Thought It Was’, in March. The album scored a three-star review, with Nick Levine writing for NME: “‘Everything I Thought It Was’ shows he hasn’t lost his vocal chops or ability to work a groove, but it doesn’t do enough to make you block out past misdemeanours. For now, Timberlake’s problematic fave era will have to wait.”
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