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The FBI is reportedly concerned about a surge in death threats against Bruce Springsteen during his politically charged Land of Hope and Dreams tour, prompting increased security as his performances draw anger from MAGA crowds; guitarist Steven Van Zandt says threats have risen and the tour has added safety measures to protect fans.
Harry Styles’ team acknowledged complaints about obstructed sightlines on the Together, Together tour and said they are reviewing venue layouts and will assist affected fans.
Broadway’s campy musical Death Becomes Her will close June 28 after 650 performances across a 20-month run, having failed to recoup its $31.5 million investment. Opened in 2024 to positive reviews, the show stars Megan Hilty and Jennifer Simard and earned 10 Tony nominations (winning for costume design). A North American tour launches this September at Cleveland’s Playhouse Square, with plans to tour the U.S. and beyond.
The Smashing Pumpkins have announced the Rats in a Cage Tour, featuring two unique sets at each show to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, with guitarist Kiki Wong joining after an open audition; a full North American tour schedule is listed.
Hilary Duff is photographed by Kat Irlin in South Caicos for the 2026 SI Swimsuit Issue, signaling a high-profile comeback as she teases a February album release and an accompanying tour, with the island’s tropical backdrop offering snorkeling-friendly scenery and a taste of South Caicos' allure.
Kid Cudi has dropped M.I.A. as the opener for the remaining North American leg after fans complained about her onstage political rants; he said he told his team to avoid anything offensive at shows. At a Dallas show, M.I.A. claimed she was canceled for being a 'brown Republican voter' and made remarks about undocumented people, prompting boos and refunds from fans.
Kid Cudi has dropped M.I.A. as the opener for his current tour after M.I.A. made viral conservative remarks at a Dallas show. Cudi said he told management to notify M.I.A.’s team that offensive remarks wouldn’t be tolerated on his shows, citing fan backlash. The article notes M.I.A.’s history of controversial statements, including anti-vaccine rhetoric and a Trump endorsement, as context for the controversy.
Rapper Kid Cudi cut M.I.A. from his tour after a viral Dallas on-stage rant in which she said she’d been canceled for being a brown Republican voter, prompting fan backlash. Cudi posted that he wouldn’t tolerate offensive remarks at shows. M.I.A. defended her comments online, including a visa-related remark about illegality, and has a history of provocative posts; she also released the album M.I.7 on Ohmni Music and recently performed with Major Lazer at Coachella.
Post Malone delays his Big Ass Stadium Tour by about three weeks to finish new music, removing the El Paso stop from the schedule; refunds will be automatically issued to the original payment method, and while ticket availability has been uneven at some venues, he says the postponement is to complete new music.
Karol G announced a massive global stadium tour titled “Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour,” kicking off this summer and running through July 2027, with presale tickets starting April 27 and an artist presale for the US, Canada, and Europe available to fans who sign up at karolgmusic.com by April 24; VIP experiences with premium seating, pre-show lounges, and exclusive merch are offered via VIP Nation.
The Strokes announce a 2026 tour spanning North America, Japan, and Europe, with a rotating lineup of openers (Thundercat, Hamilton Leithauser, Cage the Elephant, Alex Cameron, Fat White Family, Ölüm). The run follows their Coachella return, a new single 'Going Shopping', and the Rick Rubin–produced album Reality Awaits, including Bonnaroo and Red Rocks stops in the U.S., Summer Sonic in Japan, and arena dates across Europe.
Usher and Chris Brown announced a surprise joint tour on Instagram, called the R&B, Raymond and Brown Tour, accompanied by a promo video of them riding motorcycles; no dates or venues were disclosed yet. The announcement reignites chatter about a potential Verzuz showdown and follows both artists’ ongoing solo projects and residencies, with fans reacting enthusiastically online. Brown also teased a May 8 album release.
Newly released police body-cam footage from Justin Timberlake’s 2024 drunken-driving arrest shows him joking through sobriety tests and clarifying he’s on a world tour, undermining memes that claimed the DWI would ruin the tour. The incident was lowered to a traffic violation, and the video release spurs renewed scrutiny of the memes surrounding the arrest.
K-pop girl group i-dle announced the North American dates for the Syncopation world tour, listing August stops in Hamilton, Newark, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Orlando, San Antonio, Mexico City, Los Angeles, Oakland, and Seattle, with more stops possible and tickets on sale March 11.
Martin Short has postponed February dates on his joint Steve Martin & Martin Short tour after the death of his daughter Katherine Short, 42, reportedly from suicide at her Hollywood Hills home. Milwaukee and Minneapolis performances have been rescheduled with tickets honored for future dates, while the Washington, D.C. show on March 13 had no postponement details announced. Katherine was adopted with Short's late wife Nancy Dolman, and the couple also had two sons, Henry and Oliver. The Hollywood Reporter notes the duo’s touring schedule and that Only Murders in the Building has been renewed for a sixth season.