Because producers routinely announce shows prematurely, before even signing deals with actors, to generate buzz or signal seriousness to investors in hopes that they will commit money.
Unless you count unscripted efforts like Carpool Karaoke and Planet of the Apps, none of these announced shows have actually launched yet.
Springsteen is performing his 1981 album "The River" in its entirety on this tour, and previously announced shows at the Sports Arena on March 15 and 17 quickly sold out.
In an attempt to restore ratings that fell by 20% last season, the network announced shows that were heavy on established talent.
The Rolling Stones will play a second gig at London's Hyde Park a week after their recently announced show that sold out in a matter of minutes.
The previously announced show, "Design with the Other 90%: Cities," opens Oct. 15 and is part of a series on how design can address global issues.
Jersey's treasury minister has introduced a budget three months earlier than it would normally be announced showing a £31m deficit.
So we sent out, like, 20 or 30 emails announcing the show - and 48 hours later, 500 people showed up.
But in announcing the show's cancellation on Tuesday, the museum cited cutbacks, not political pressure.
