K-pop supergroup BTS kick off world tour in South Korea after 4-year hiatus - CBC

Credit: Iron Maiden Fri 16 October 2026 16:32, UK Iron Maiden have announced new tour dates across North America in April and May 2027, despite previously announcing a touring hiatus until “at least” 2028. Earlier this year, the metal icons shared with fans two live dates in Japan set to take place this November, along with the message that the gigs would mark the “very last shows the band will play until at least 2028, as they take a well-earned break from being on the road for the whole of 2027.”However, the band has gone back on their word and announced 16 spring shows set to take place next year. The new run will kick off on April 14th in Tacoma, and conclude after a month on May 16th with a final show in Ocean City. Along the way, they will be joined by special guests Bullet for My Valentine and The Raven Age.

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SPOILER ALERT: This article contains major spoilers for the Oct. 18 episode of “The Simpsons,” “The Revengening,” which aired Sunday night on Fox. “The Simpsons” has pulled off its own October surprise: Apu Nahasapeemapetilon is back. The fan favorite character finally spoke again for the first time in nearly a decade on Sunday night’s episode, “The Revengening.” Variety has exclusively learned who is behind Apu’s new voice: actor and voice-over vet Sunil Malhotra (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Legend of Korra”).