Barry Manilow Postpones Vegas Shows for Cancer Recovery

Barry Manilow, the 82-year-old pop music legend, has postponed a series of Las Vegas residency performances scheduled for mid-February to prioritize his recovery from lung cancer surgery. The shows, originally set for February 12 through 21 at the Westgate Las Vegas, will be rescheduled, allowing the singer additional time to heal before launching his arena tour later in the month.

Manilow shared an update on his condition via social media on February 4, expressing optimism despite the adjustment to his schedule. "I'm doing great and recovering very well after my surgery," he wrote. "I've been getting exercise and spending some time in the studio, which has been fantastic." He explained that the postponement follows his doctors' recommendation to focus on healing ahead of the tour's start. "With my doctors' guidance and recommendation, however, we have decided to postpone my residency dates at Westgate Las Vegas from February 12-21 so I can stay focused on healing and getting ready for the tour that's kicking off at the end of February," Manilow stated. "Having a few extra weeks to rest and prepare is what the doctor ordered!"

The surgery addressed a stage 1 cancerous growth...