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Coverage dated August 31, 2023

Blink-182 announces Travis Barker's return home due to "urgent family matter," postpones European tour

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Hours before the band's announcement, Barker posted a series of photos to his Instagram account, including a banner that said, "Together we pray."

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  1. Variety

    Blink-182 Postpones European Dates Citing Travis Barker’s ‘Urgent Family Matter’ (opens Variety)

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    Blink-182 was forced to push shows in Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin due to drummer Travis Barker’s “urgent family matter,” which sent him back to the States. The band informed fans …

  2. NBC News

    Blink-182 postpones upcoming shows as Travis Barker attends to 'urgent family matter' (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Blink-182 drummer posted photos in front of a prayer room.

  3. CBS News

    Blink-182 announces Travis Barker's return home due to "urgent family matter," postpones European tour (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Hours before the band's announcement, Barker posted a series of photos to his Instagram account, including a banner that said, "Together we pray."

  4. The Daily Caller

    Blink-182 Abruptly Halts Tour As Travis Barker Rushes Home For Undisclosed Emergency (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Blink-182 canceled the launch of their European tour Friday, citing that Travis Barker rushed home to handle an undisclosed emergency.

  5. Deadline

    Blink-182 Postpones Three Concerts Due To Drummer Travis Barker “Urgent Family Matter” (opens Deadline)

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    Reunited rock trio Blink-182 has postponed concerts in Glasgow, Belfast and Dublin due to an “urgent family matter” for drummer Travis Barker, husband of Kourtney Kardashian. In social …

  6. Rolling Stone

    Blink-182 Postpone Shows as Travis Barker Deals With 'Urgent Family Matter' (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The drummer flew back to the United States as the band pushed its upcoming gigs in Glasgow, Belfast, and Dublin

  7. NBC Chicago

    Travis Barker returns home from Blink-182 tour for ‘urgent family matter' (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Blink-182 has postponed several upcoming tour dates in order for drummer Travis Barker to return home for an “urgent family matter,” the band announced Sept. 1.

  8. Miami County Republic

    Travis Barker leaves Blink-182's tour due to 'an urgent family matter' (opens Miami County Republic)

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    Miami County Republic's feed description

    Music star Travis Barker has returned to California to deal with an "urgent family matter".

  9. Fox News

    Travis Barker cancels Blink-182 concerts due to 'urgent family matter' (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker rushed home during the band's European tour due to a family emergency. Barker is currently expecting a baby with Kourtney Kardashian.

  10. Avclub

    Blink-182 tour postponed as Travis Barker deals with family emergency (opens Avclub)

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    Avclub's feed description

    The band has not released any further details on whatever Barker had to rush home for

  11. CNN

    Blink-182 postpones concerts in Europe as Travis Barker returns stateside for 'urgent family matter' (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Travis Barker has had to put family first instead of continuing to tour with his rock band Blink-182.

  12. Entertainment Weekly

    Blink-182 postpone shows for Travis Barker's 'urgent family matter' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Blink-182 have postponed their upcoming concert dates in the U.K. and Ireland, citing an 'urgent family matter' that required Travis Barker to return to the States.

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