Overview
- In a social media video posted March 3, the 82-year-old said “I made it” and “I am getting stronger,” thanking doctors, family and fans for support.
- Manilow was diagnosed with stage-one lung cancer and had a cancerous spot removed in December, with no chemotherapy or radiation expected per earlier medical guidance.
- He postponed and is rescheduling the Feb. 27–March 17 arena dates after his surgeon advised he is not yet ready for 90‑minute shows, noting he could not sing more than three songs consecutively.
- His team has pointed to late‑March Las Vegas residency dates and an April arena leg as feasible next steps, with the March 26 Vegas show and an April 13 UBS Arena date listed on his website.
- Billboard reports his single “Once Before I Go” at No. 26 on the March 7 Adult Contemporary chart, extending his six‑decade run, as he teases a forthcoming album titled What a Time.