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At Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago, the Smashing Pumpkins invited Olivia Rodrigo, Melissa Auf Der Maur and Yungblud onstage; Rodrigo performed 'Thirty-Three' (only the second time the song has been played since 2018), Auf der Maur joined for the final song 'The Everlasting Gaze,' and Yungblud appeared for 'Luna' after his set, marking the Pumpkins' first hometown Lollapalooza in 32 years.
Melissa Auf der Maur recounts joining Hole during the chaotic 1994 era—performing at Reading Festival with minimal rehearsal just weeks after Kristen Pfaff’s death and amid Kurt Cobain’s passing—and describes it as her 'portal into the abyss' in a new memoir, highlighting a pivotal, creative moment in 1990s rock as reported by The New York Times.
Billy Corgan and Melissa Auf der Maur reunited to perform 'The Everlasting Gaze' during Corgan's solo tour in Montreal, highlighting their ongoing musical collaboration and history with the Smashing Pumpkins, as Corgan continues to tour with his new band, the Machines of God, separate from the original band lineup.