McCartney cancels 2 Tokyo concerts

TOKYO, Japan - Fans take souvenir photos in front of a picture of ex-Beatle Paul McCartney at Tokyo's National Stadium on May 18, 2014, after McCartney canceled a concert there. The 71-year-old musician cancelled two of his concerts in Tokyo scheduled for that day and the following day as his health has not improved, organizers of the shows said.

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