Pop superstar Justin Timberlake has hit a snag on the road, with an unexpected bout of illness leading to the postponement of several Midwest concert dates, including a highly-anticipated show at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena initially set for this Friday. Fans will have to wait until February 20 for Timberlake's rescheduled performance, announced the singer through social media channels.
As per a CBS News Detroit report, the artist is grappling with bronchitis and laryngitis, conditions that have left him less than concert-ready. "Hey guys - 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," Timberlake posted. The singer's Grand Rapids concert, which was originally scheduled for November 2 at Van Andel Arena, will now be held on February 18.
Ticket holders of the October 25 performance can breathe a sigh of relief knowing their tickets will remain valid for the rescheduled date. However, for those unable to attend, a refund request window remains open until November 21 at the original point of sale. This policy echoes for the Grand Rapids show, as well as the other postponed locations, as stated in the detailed information provided by Detroit Free Press.
Alongside Detroit's repositioned tour date, shows in Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, and Columbus have all been shifted to the latter half of February. Fans across the Midwest who eagerly anticipated the pop singer's "Forget Tomorrow World Tour" will need to mark new dates on their calendars. "Thank you for understanding. I’ll make it up to you," Timberlake ensured his followers in a moment of earnest transparency. Clarifying the scope of the rescheduling, an MLive article detailed that the postponement affects six concerts in total, certainly a disappointing twist for fans of the 10-time Grammy-winner known for his wide-spanning career, stretching from *NSYNC's 90s pop anthems to his chart-topping solo hits.
This is not the first disruption for Timberlake this year, following some legal troubles in June with a DUI arrest on Long Island. The multi-faceted performer, who pled guilty to a lesser charge in September, remains in the spotlight with his sixth studio album, "Everything I Thought It Was," released back in March, marking yet another chapter in his storied music career.
