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A HUGE Brit rock band has apologised to fans after they cancelled FOUR shows, and called it a “very difficult decision”.

The 90s rockers, who performed in the UK at the end of last year, have pulled out of a series of gigs “due to unforeseen circumstances” – but revellers aren’t happy.

The band, which is made up of frontman Matt Bellamy, drummer Dominic Howard and bassist Chris Wolstenholme, have cancelled a string of dates next month, leaving fans fuming.

Muse were due to take to the stage at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on February 4, Johannesburg in South Africa on February 7, Cape Town on February 11, and Bengaluru in India, on February 14 – but all of these gigs have been cancelled.

A statement on behalf of the band which was shared by Live Nation read: “Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we will be unable to proceed with the upcoming scheduled shows in India, South Africa and UAE.

“This has been a very difficult decision and one we did not take lightly.

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“We’re truly sorry to everyone who purchased tickets and appreciate your understanding.”

Fans were left devastated by this news, and took to Muse’s Instagram page too vent, with one saying: “Why are you canceling a concert in the UAE 2 weeks before it starts?! We’re flying in from another country, planning a vacation.

“No one will refund our flights and accommodations. But you haven’t even given us a proper reason!”

Another fumed: “Is it true? Did you cancel the concert in UAE? Why?!!!!”

This fan was furious: “With your international tour being cancelled, it led to an entire festival being cancelled in South Africa, where it’s a rare occurance to get international acts.

“Can you guys at least let us know why you’ve cancelled so we have some peace of mind?

MUSE-ING ALONG

Formed in Devon, Muse shot to fame in the late 90s, and have remained popular ever since.

They have continued to tour and also play at big summer festivals.

Last year the band went on a European tour, which included playing at Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival, after they stepped in for Kings Of Leon.

They also toured in the UK at the end of last year.

Muse haven’t released any new music since 2022, when they thrilled fans with their album Will Of The People.

However, in December they teased on social media that they were “working on new music”, but that’s all they would reveal.

FAMILY MAN

Away from the band, and lead singer Matt previously told The Sun about how he co-parents his son Bing with his ex fiancee, who is none other than Hollywood star Kate Hudson.

The dad-of-two also has has a daughter Lovella with model wife Elle Evans and he told us they have a great relationship with his ex Kate.

“We all tend to spend summer in England together — Bing sees us both,” Matt said.

“It’s all friendly. Bing is a bit of a Californian kid as he loves surfing, skateboarding and he’s a really good artist.

“There’s loads of amazing street art, especially in Camden, so he’s walking around going, ‘This is so cool. I don’t see this in the Palisades’.

“Lovella is just so sweet. She came to see me play for the first time recently and was trying to run out to me on stage. Supermassive Blackhole was her favourite song.”

A MUSIC star has shared the tragic news that his son has died following a fatal motorbike crash.

Eighties star Paul Hardcastle announced his 35-year-old son’s death through a heartbreaking Instagram post on Monday night, January 12.

Over an old picture of his son, Paul Hardcastle Jnr, the composer and record producer wrote: “Just to let you know that my super talented son Paul Hardcastle Jnr was in a fatal motorcycle accident earlier and has sadly died. RIP son love Dad.”

Paul Jnr followed in his dad’s footsteps and also became a successful musician, playing the saxophone and DJing.

He features on his father’s 2008 album Hardcastle 5, appearing on the final track, Take 1 and worked on the 2022 release, Hardcastle X.

Paul Senior, 68, is most well known for his 1985 number one hit about soldiers in the Vietnam War, 19.

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The song was so successful it became number one in 13 countries and every time he stepped out of the house someone would hum its eponymous chorus “N-n-n-n-nineteen, nineteen.”

His career has spanned decades and genres, Paul Snr is a prolific electronic producer, keyboardist and composer who has enjoyed popularity with dance, R&B, and jazz-influenced albums since the eighties.

Paul Jnr’s 2010 debut single, Touch and Go, produced by his father, reached number one in the USA Billboard Jazz Chart.

His website describes him as “a billboard chart-topping and Grammy-nominated saxophonist who has enjoyed a successful career across music. “

The saxophonist has performed in places such as Dubai, The Maldives, The Seychelles, Monaco, Spain, Italy, Greece & many more.

At just 16, Paul began performing his first professional shows in London as a saxophonist for celebrity parties, corporate launches, super-clubs, nightclubs, functions & bars all over the U.K.

Followers have flooded the comments of his dad’s post announcing the heartbreaking news with tributes to his fellow talented son.

Former TOWIE star James Argent shared his condolences.

“I’m so sorry mate, thinking of you all. Heartbreaking.” the reality star wrote with a broken heart emoji at the end.

Presenter Hayley Palmer said: “Paul, I don’t even have the words – I am so so sorry to hear this. Heartbreaking. Am thinking of you Paul xx”

OASIS racked up a million album sales in the UK this year – without releasing a single new tune. 

Their reunion tour has fuelled a massive resurgence in their records, meaning two of their albums finished in 2025’s Top Ten, according to the British Phonographic Industry. 

Brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, along with their bandmates, also helped to drive an increase in vinyl purchases. 

This year, vinyl sales in the UK were up 13.3 per cent to 7.6million units.  

Oasis’ greatest hits collection Time Flies . . . 1994-2009 was the fourth most popular album of the year, while (What’s The Story) Morning Glory? was at No7 thanks to a reissue. 

Elsewhere, Taylor Swift’s The Life Of A Showgirl has been crowned the best-selling album of 2025.

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This, despite it only coming out in October, while Sabrina Carpenter has two records in the Top Ten. 

The figures have been released as part of a report by the BPI on recorded music consumption. 

It also tells how a new wave of British talent including Olivia Dean and Lola Young have helped UK recorded music grow for the 11th year, with 210million albums sold. 

And I’ve got my eye on a whole flurry of new stars including Sienna Spiro and Skye Newman as we head into the new year.