Gladys Knight, 82, Announces She Will Scale Back Performances

Gladys Knight, the 82-year-old R&B singer, announced on 28 August 2026 that she will ease into fewer performances, citing family projects and grandchildren. Billboard reported the move follows a July Hollywood Bowl show where she "barely got through this show." Knight, who has 2026–2027 tour dates listed on Ticketmaster, did not specify which dates are affected.