Maxwell scraps concert

In another instance of summer tour plans gone awry, Grammy-winning soul singer Maxwell has scrapped the tail end of his current tour.

While his Columbia Records label cited scheduling conflicts, Internet rumours said there was ill will involving Maxwell, main opening act Jill Scott and featured artist Erykah Badu; the female artists have allegedly been running over their allotted time, upsetting the headliner.

But Scott's publicist said all was well between Scott and Maxwell. "Jill has enjoyed every moment on stage with Maxwell, whom she calls a consummate gentleman and tour mate. She looks forward to sharing the rest of the tour with all of the supportive followers."

No word regarding the rumours has been issued from any of the other parties.

The affected dates run from June 28 to July 15. All prior dates will run as planned, including the Jun. 25 and 26 shows at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Rescheduled dates will be announced later in the year.

The live-music business is taking a beating this summer with acts such as Christina Aguilera, the Eagles, U2 (due to Bono's back surgery), Rihanna, John Mayer, Limp Bizkit, and the Go-Go's cancelling shows or entire tours.