Here at Phoenix New Times, we were excited to see Sting (and his 3.0 project) come to Phoenix on Jan. 24. But then, just as we were finishing up this very piece, the former Police frontman announced an illness that postponed the Phoenix concert to June 1 (via ABC 15).

Sting said he is “steadily improving” from a temporary throat infection, after postponing two concerts and cancelling an awards ceremony appearance on doctor’s advice. The former Police frontman was due to perform at the Bass Magazine Awards in California on Thursday, where he was to be honoured with a lifetime achievement award.

The British singer was famously a member of The Police (alongside Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland) before departing the band during a concert in August 1983. His debut solo album, The Dream of the Blue Turtles, was released in 1985 and he has dropped 14 solo records since.

The Texas Department of Public Safety said it nabbed three ex-convicts with weapons and drugs in El Paso on Friday, including one admitted human smuggler with the Paisa prison gang.

Sting has recently postponed several concerts in the United States and canceled his participation in an award ceremony due to health issues.

Investigators in Rowan County say five men were arrested after an undercover operation to catch people looking for sex with children.

For those of you unfamiliar with the group, they are is a trio that plays both original Sting music and some Police classics. Featuring the man himself, Dominic Miller, and Chris Maas, the band is currently on their world tour which is set to conclude on November 23, 2025, in Gary, Indiana.

Manteca Police conducted a sting operation to stop adults from providing alcohol to minors, resulting in arrests.

The Detroit and Eastpointe Police Departments conducted a joint operation, seizing over $419k in drugs, guns, and cash, leading to 12 misdemeanor and two felony arrests.

Sting has been forced to cancel an awards ceremony appearance and postpone two concerts after falling ill, on the advice of his doctor

Citing health concerns, rock legend Sting apologized for postponing his upcoming concerts in Phoenix, Arizona, and Wheatland, California