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Billy Joel Set to Return to the Stage After Health Diagnosis

By Yuriy Andriyashchuk
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Billy Joel is set to return to the stage following his diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH) last year.

The Piano Man singer will appear at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on 14 December for an on-stage Q&A, with the possibility of performing some music during the event.

"Florida Atlantic University will welcome singer, songwriter and composer Billy Joel for Billy Joel: An Evening of Questions & Answers...And a Little Music at 7p.m. on Monday, December 14, 2026," the university announced on social media. Tickets are only available to current FAU students.

The appearance will mark the 77-year-old's first official event since his diagnosis, although he made a surprise appearance in January alongside a Billy Joel cover band in Florida. He walked onto the stage with the help of a cane before singing and playing piano on performances of his hits Big Shot and We Didn't Start the Fire. It was his first live performance in front of an audience since stepping away from touring in May 2025.

Joel's decision to stop touring last year came after he was diagnosed with NPH, a condition caused by a build-up of fluid in the brain.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter last month, Joel said he would "have to take a series of tests before" knowing when he could return to performing. He also revealed that a neurologist had allegedly told him that "every time you do a show, it's like you're getting a concussion".

The Uptown Girl singer previously reassured fans about his health during an appearance on SiriusXM, saying: "I'm okay. My balance isn't that good. Lost a little bit of my hearing, but that may have to do with my age, too, and the rock and roll life and the loud volume probably didn't help. But I'm fine."

 
 
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Nile Rodgers Responds To Criticism Over AI Use In New Music Video

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Nile Rodgers has spoken out in defence of using AI for his upcoming music video.

Earlier this week, the Chic musician revealed that he had undergone an "AI capture" process to create "an AI me" for the video accompanying his forthcoming charity single with singer Rebecca Ferguson, The Christmas Song.

Following criticism from fans over his decision to use AI, Rodgers responded to some of the comments and explained his reasoning.

"I hear you," he replied to one user. "I think it's somewhat hypocritical to say you're anti AI and you're using it all the time because it makes your life convenient. I used to work with Microsoft and Apple. I'm very aware of the things they do when they have new tech that consumers like yourself adopt its usage. Love to you. I respect all opinions."

In another response, the 74-year-old guitarist explained that the video team had "created everything", including moodboards and storyboards, before using artificial intelligence to carry out "what we told it to do".

"We painstakingly created every second you'll see on the screen," he wrote. "If this were a traditional film it would've cost about $100,000. By the way you're using AI daily... You're being hypocritical. It's ok for you to use AI in your way but you have (a) problem with my way. Do you use Google, or get driving directions? Look at your own daily actions and check how much you use AI. Love, Nile."

Rodgers also shared several stills from the video, showing him and Ferguson seemingly performing on stage in front of a crowd of wild animals.

The musician originally recorded the charity track during COVID-19, and it is set to arrive on 20 November.

 
 
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