Tom Jones reschedules Los Angeles and San Diego shows after flu diagnosis
Sir Tom Jones, 86, postponed his Monday Los Angeles and Tuesday San Diego concerts on doctor's advice, citing a bad case of flu. The shows are now set for 4 and 3 November.
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The story, neutrally told
Mixed · 2Sir Tom Jones rescheduled two North American concerts, saying he had been hit with "a bad case of the flu". Evening StandardN “Sir Tom Jones said he is “truly sorry” after rescheduling two upcoming concerts due to “a bad case of the flu”.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ New York PostR “unexpectedly I’ve been hit with a bad case of the flu” Read at New York Post ↗ Mixed · 2In an Instagram post, the 86-year-old Welsh singer said he had to reschedule "tonight's show in Los Angeles and tomorrow's show in San Diego" following doctor's advice. Evening StandardN ““Following doctor’s advice, I unfortunately have to reschedule tonight’s show in Los Angeles and tomorrow’s show in San Diego.”” Read at Evening Standard ↗ New York PostR ““Following doctor’s advice, I unfortunately have to reschedule tonight’s show in Los Angeles and tomorrow’s show in San Diego,” he continued.” Read at New York Post ↗ Mixed · 2The Los Angeles show, due on Monday 26 October at the Greek Theatre, has moved to 4 November, and the San Diego show at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park has moved to 3 November. Evening StandardN “The San Diego concert will now take place at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park on November 3 while his Los Angeles show has been moved to November 4.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ New York PostR “His Los Angeles concert was set to kick off on Monday at 7:30 p.m. at The Greek Theatre, but it will now be rescheduled to November 4.” Read at New York Post ↗
Centre · 1The announcement came only hours before the Los Angeles show, and the post said tickets for the original dates stay valid, with refunds available from the original point of purchase for those who cannot attend the new dates. Evening StandardN “The post was shared just hours before he was due to perform at the Greek Theatre”“All tickets for the original dates will remain valid, however, if customers are unable to attend the rescheduled dates, they are advised to contact their original point of purchase for a refund.” Read at Evening Standard ↗ Mixed · 2Jones said he had enjoyed completing 20 shows across the USA in recent weeks, and apologised: "I'm truly sorry for any inconvenience caused. I look forward to seeing you all soon." Evening StandardN ““I’m truly sorry for any inconvenience caused. I look forward to seeing you all soon.”” Read at Evening Standard ↗ New York PostR “completing 20 shows and singing for wonderful audiences across the USA” Read at New York Post ↗ Right · 1The shows are part of his Come Gather Round World Tour, which began in England in June; its North American leg opened on 18 September in Highland Park, Illinois, and he had been finishing three Las Vegas performances. New York PostR “The North American leg launched September 18 in Highland Park, Illinois, after Jones kicked off his worldwide tour in England back in June.”“was wrapping up three performances in Las Vegas” Read at New York Post ↗
Centre · 1The Evening Standard added that Jones recently said ITV "made the decision" to "fire" him from The Voice UK coaching panel, and noted his career of more than six decades, including three UK number one singles and a 2006 knighthood. Evening StandardN “recently hit headlines after revealing that ITV “made the decision” to “fire” him from The Voice UK coaching panel.”“received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 for his services to music” Read at Evening Standard ↗
Every sentence links to the reporting it rests on. The pill in front of each says where its sources sit: Left, Centre or Right when one side supplies at least half of them, Mixed when they are evenly split. The number is how many outlets it cites.
Left0 outlets
No left outlet in our sources has covered this story yet.
Centre1 outlet
- Framing
- A straightforward celebrity-news report centred on Jones's apology and the new dates, with background on his career and The Voice UK exit.
- Emphasis
- The apology, ticket validity and refund advice, and career background.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Does not mention the Las Vegas run or the start date of the North American leg.
- Charged language
- “truly sorry”
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“Sir Tom Jones said he is “truly sorry” after rescheduling two upcoming concerts due to “a bad case of the flu”.” — Evening Standard
Right1 outlet
- Framing
- A shorter, more dramatic US-focused report presenting the illness as a sudden blow that forced a last-minute cancellation of Southern California dates.
- Emphasis
- The suddenness of the illness, show times and venues, and the tour's North American itinerary.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Leaves out the ticket and refund guidance and the Voice UK background.
- Charged language
- “A brutal flu”“abruptly cancel”“struck with illness”“music legend”
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“A brutal flu forced music legend Sir Tom Jones to abruptly cancel his SoCal tour dates just hours before showtime.” — New York Post
What every side reports
- Jones said he had a bad case of flu and was following doctor's advice.
- The Los Angeles show moved to 4 November and the San Diego show to 3 November.
- He had completed 20 US shows on the Come Gather Round tour.
- He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006.
Where accounts differ
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Whether the shows were cancelled or postponed
- Centre
- Evening Standard says he is rescheduling and pushing back the shows.
- Right
- The New York Post headline says he "cancels" the LA show, though its text says the shows are rescheduled.
UK and Ireland1 outlet
Evening Standard stresses the apology, ticket policy and Jones's UK career and Voice UK exit.
“The Welsh singer, 86, is currently on the final leg of his Come Gather Round World Tour.” — Evening Standard
Evening Standard
North America1 outlet
New York Post focuses on the Southern California dates, venues and the US tour leg.
“Jones is currently in the middle of his “Come Gather Round” tour and was wrapping up three performances in Las Vegas.” — New York Post
New York Post
Left0 articles
No coverage yet.
Centre1 article
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Sir Tom Jones ‘truly sorry’ as he reschedules shows due to ‘bad case of the flu’
Sympathetic Reports the reschedule through Jones's apology and practical ticket details, adding career context.
Right1 article
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Tom Jones struck with illness, cancels LA show at The Greek
Mixed Dramatises the illness as a sudden cancellation in the headline and lede, while the body describes a reschedule.
- 26 Oct 21:06 First Evening StandardN Sir Tom Jones ‘truly sorry’ as he reschedules shows due to ‘bad case of the flu’
- 27 Oct 03:36 +6h 30m New York PostR Tom Jones struck with illness, cancels LA show at The Greek
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