Barry Manilow Postpones Vegas Shows in Recovery Update

Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow shared a positive health update with fans on Friday, reporting significant progress in his recovery from surgery to remove a cancerous spot from his lung but postponing his May residency shows at Westgate Las Vegas on his doctor's advice.

The 82-year-old performer, known for hits like "Copacabana" and "Mandy," wrote on social media that his doctor informed him after a recent checkup, "I'm making great progress and look great! Well of course I do! Thank you very much! All the training and exercising I've put in is paying off." He added, however, "I'm not quite ready for Vegas. That means I won't be able to return for our May shows at Westgate Las Vegas."

Manilow expressed confidence in resuming performances soon, stating his doctor cleared him for a string of UK arena dates in June. The tour begins June 9 at Glasgow's OVO Hydro, followed by shows at Leeds' First Direct Arena on June 11, Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena on June 13, Cardiff's Utilita Arena on June 14, Birmingham's BP Pulse Arena on June 16, and London's O2 on June 17. "But the good news is he said I will be ready for my June arena shows in the UK," Manilow wrote. "It's going to be great to...