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Pitbull Brings the Party Back to North America with Lil Jon on ‘I’m Back’ Tour

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pitbullPitbull is heading back out on the road across North America with a new tour fittingly titled I’m Back, and he’s bringing Lil Jon along for the ride. The run marks one of his biggest regional outings yet, leaning fully into the high-energy, crowd-first approach that’s defined his live shows for years.

The tour kicks off May 14 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and stretches through the summer, hitting major amphitheaters and stadiums across the U.S. and Canada before wrapping up in late September. Stops include venues like the Hollywood Bowl, Hersheypark Stadium, and Jones Beach, among others.

Pitbull’s live reputation has been built on consistency and scale, his tours regularly rank among the highest-grossing, and his last run, Party After Dark, was the biggest solo tour of his career. Adding Lil Jon to the lineup signals a clear direction for this tour: loud, familiar, and unapologetically built for mass participation.

The North American dates follow a large Europe and UK leg, continuing a touring strategy that keeps Pitbull firmly in the global live circuit nearly two decades into his career.

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Grammy House Returns for an Expanded Four-Day Grammy Week in 2026

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recording-academyGrammy House will return during Grammy Week 2026 with its most expansive program to date, running from Wednesday, Jan. 28 through Saturday, Jan. 31 in Los Angeles. The invitation-only cultural hub, presented by the Recording Academy®, expands to four days of panels, performances, and immersive experiences leading up to the 2026 Grammy Awards, airing Feb. 1 on CBS and Paramount+.

Positioned as more than a pop-up, Grammy House continues to function as a gathering space where music, culture, technology, and community intersect. The 2026 edition introduces new programming, additional performers and panelists, and a record number of sponsors reflecting music’s growing overlap with lifestyle and tech.

One of the most notable additions this year is the first-ever Grammy U® Day, signaling a stronger focus on emerging artists and future industry professionals. Programming includes a livestreamed Grammy U Masterclass with YUNGBLUD and the debut of the Grammy U Soundstage, a multi-stage mini festival highlighting student creators and rising talent.

The schedule also emphasizes identity-driven and global perspectives through events spotlighting Best New Artist nominees, women in music, Black creators, AAPI+ artists, LGBTQIA+ voices, and international talent, underscoring how cultural representation continues to shape today’s music landscape.

Technology remains a key theme, with panels addressing artificial intelligence and the evolving role of artists, including a featured discussion moderated by Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr.

“The Recording Academy serves as a microphone for the voices of today and tomorrow, and we look forward to honoring and celebrating those voices at Grammy House alongside our incredible sponsors.”

With immersive activations, branded experiences, and forward-looking conversations, Grammy House reinforces how Grammy Week has evolved beyond an awards ceremony into a broader creative and cultural platform. More information is available at GrammyHouse.com.

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Madison Beer Announces ‘The Locket Tour’ With Arena Dates Worldwide

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madison-beerMadison Beer is hitting the road in a big way this year. The singer has announced The Locket Tour, a run of shows across North America, Europe, and the UK that will bring her upcoming album locket to the stage for the first time.

The tour includes her first-ever headline dates at Madison Square Garden in New York, the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, and London’s O2 Arena, signaling a major step up in scale. Stops along the way include cities like Paris, Berlin, and Toronto, with the tour wrapping July 13 in New York.

Locket, out this Friday, is Beer’s latest studio album and her most hands-on project yet, with the singer co-writing and co-producing the record. Recent singles like “yes baby” and “bittersweet” have already gained traction, with “yes baby” topping Billboard’s Dance Airplay chart and “bittersweet” marking her first appearance on the Hot 100.

Beer is also set to debut a new song, “bad enough,” on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, adding to what’s shaping up to be a busy launch week.

Support on the tour will rotate by region, with thủy joining the North American dates, Isabel LaRosa on the Europe and UK leg, and Lulu Simon appearing throughout.

General ticket sales begin January 21, with presales opening earlier this week.

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Bruno Mars Announces ‘The Romantic Tour’

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bruno-marsAfter years of residencies and global one-offs, Bruno Mars is finally heading back out on a full tour.

Mars has announced The Romantic Tour, his first global headline run in nearly a decade and his first-ever stadium tour. The 2026 outing supports his upcoming fourth solo album, The Romantic, arriving February 27.

The tour launches April 10 in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium and will hit major cities across North America and Europe, including Houston, Chicago, Toronto, Paris, Amsterdam, Milan, Miami, and Los Angeles. Several stops include multiple nights, with venues like Wembley Stadium, MetLife Stadium, and SoFi Stadium signaling just how big this run is expected to be.

Anderson .Paak will join every date as DJ Pee .Wee, with Victoria Monét, RAYE, and Leon Thomas appearing on select shows.

The announcement follows a stretch where Mars hasn’t toured traditionally but has stayed dominant, from his Las Vegas residency to record-breaking stadium runs overseas, including a historic 14-show run across Brazil in 2024.

Tickets go on sale January 15, with an artist presale beginning January 14 via BrunoMars.com.

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Michael Apted’s The Long Way Home Returns in Remastered, Expanded Form at MoMA Festival

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michael-apted The Long Way HomeMichael Apted’s documentary The Long Way Home will receive its world premiere in a newly remastered and expanded edition at To Save and Project: The 22nd MoMA International Festival of Film Preservation in January.

The 2026 version has been restored from the only surviving 16mm print under the supervision of producer Steven Lawrence and editor Susanne Rostock. The updated edition also includes a newly created epilogue examining the later life of Soviet rock icon Boris Grebenshchikov, whose career and exile following the release of his Western album Radio Silence are revisited decades after the film’s original release.

Originally released in the late 1980s, The Long Way Home follows Grebenshchikov as he became the first Soviet underground rocker to record in the West during the early days of Glasnost. The film documents his collaborations with Western musicians including Dave Stewart, Annie Lennox, Chrissie Hynde, Ray Cooper, and members of Crosby, Stills & Nash, while also capturing tensions with his longtime band Aquarium and his Russian audience.

The remastered edition will screen at MoMA on January 28, with an in-person introduction by Lawrence and Rostock.

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Recording Academy Sets 2026 Special Merit Awards Honoring Santana, Khan, Cher and More

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The Recording Academy will honor a group of music legends at its 2026 Special Merit Awards Ceremony during GRAMMY Week, returning to the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on January 31.

Lifetime Achievement Award recipients include Carlos Santana, Chaka Khan, Cher, Fela Kuti, Paul Simon and Whitney Houston. Trustees Awards will be presented to songwriter Bernie Taupin, pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri, and music executive Sylvia Rhone. Composer and technologist John Chowning will receive the Technical Grammy Award.

The annual ceremony recognizes artists, executives and innovators whose contributions have had a lasting impact on the recording industry. The Special Merit Awards are presented by vote of the Recording Academy’s National Trustees, with the Technical Grammy selected by the Producers & Engineers Wing advisory committees.

The event takes place on the eve of the 2026 GRAMMY Awards and is part of the Academy’s GRAMMY Week programming.

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Recording Academy to Honor Jimmy Douglass at Producers & Engineers Wing 25th Anniversary Celebration

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jimmy-douglassThe Recording Academy will mark the 25th anniversary of its Producers & Engineers Wing during GRAMMY Week 2026 by honoring five-time GRAMMY winner Jimmy “The Senator” Douglass. The celebration will take place on January 28, just days ahead of the 2026 GRAMMY Awards.

Douglass, a veteran producer, engineer, and mixer, is being recognized for a career spanning more than four decades and collaborations across multiple genres. His credits range from early work with artists such as Aretha Franklin, Foreigner, and Led Zeppelin to later collaborations with Timbaland on projects by JAY-Z, Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, and others.

Originally scheduled to be honored in 2025, Douglass’ recognition was postponed following changes to GRAMMY Week programming amid Los Angeles wildfire response efforts. The 2026 event will now coincide with the Producers & Engineers Wing’s milestone anniversary.

Founded in 2001, the Producers & Engineers Wing represents thousands of music creators working behind the scenes in recording, mixing, production, and audio technology. The group has played a key role in shaping technical standards, education initiatives, and innovation within the recording industry.

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Toto, Christopher Cross & The Romantics Announce 2026 North American Summer Tour

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toto-christopher-crossToto, Christopher Cross, and The Romantics will join forces for a 32-date North American tour in summer 2026. Produced by Live Nation, the run begins July 15 at Bethel Woods Center for the Arts in Bethel, NY, and concludes August 30 at Toronto’s RBC Amphitheatre. Tickets go on sale Friday, Dec. 12 at 10 a.m. local time, with artist pre-sales opening Tuesday, Dec. 9.

The announcement follows a landmark year for Toto, which continues to see renewed momentum nearly five decades into its career. The band surpassed one billion streams in 2025 alone, with “Africa” passing two billion Spotify plays and earning RIAA Diamond status, while “Hold the Line” and “Rosanna” reached multi-platinum milestones. The group also notes that more than half of its streaming audience is under 35, underscoring a continued generational shift in its fan base.

Christopher Cross reunites with Toto after touring alongside the band across multiple continents over the last two years. Cross, who won the Grammy “Big Four” categories in 1981 and has sold over 12 million albums, will appear as a special guest across all dates.

Detroit rock veterans The Romantics, best known for “What I Like About You” and “Talking in Your Sleep”, will round out the tour, continuing their multi-year return to global touring.

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Republic Records Founders Monte and Avery Lipman Named 2026 GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honorees

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Republic Records co-founders Monte Lipman and Avery Lipman will be honored with the GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons award at the Recording Academy and Clive Davis’ 2026 Pre-GRAMMY Gala. The event is set for Jan. 31, 2026, at the Beverly Hilton, the night before the 2026 GRAMMY Awards.

The Lipman brothers launched Republic Records in 1995 and have since overseen one of the industry’s most dominant modern music operations. Under their leadership, Republic has repeatedly topped Billboard metrics, earning Hot 100 Label of the Year in 11 of the past 12 years and maintaining a high-impact presence across pop, hip-hop, alternative, and emerging genres. The pair were recently appointed to oversee Universal Music Group’s East Coast label group, which includes Island, Def Jam, Mercury, and Republic.

Beyond their commercial track record, the brothers have been active in philanthropy, supporting medical research, arts programs, and community initiatives. They have been recognized by organizations including City of Hope, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, the T.J. Martell Foundation, and UJA-Federation, among others.

The Pre-GRAMMY Gala remains one of the recording industry’s most closely watched annual events, gathering major artists, executives, and creatives for an evening that honors influential contributors to the business.

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Recording Academy Sets “A GRAMMY Celebration of Latin Music” Special for Dec. 28 on CBS

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latin-grammyThe Recording Academy and CBS will close out the year with A GRAMMY Celebration of Latin Music, a two-hour primetime special spotlighting the cultural and commercial impact of Latin music in the U.S. The event airs Sunday, Dec. 28 on CBS and streams on Paramount+.

Wilmer Valderrama and Roselyn Sánchez will co-host the telecast, which features performances, tributes, and conversations across genres. The lineup includes Ángela Aguilar, Gloria Estefan, Luis Fonsi, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Maren Morris, Prince Royce, Jon Secada, and members of the Broadway production Buena Vista Social Club, among others.

The special also includes appearances from figures such as Daddy Yankee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Rita Moreno, Carlos Santana, Emilio Estefan, and John Leguizamo. Filmed in Miami, the program is produced by The POPGarage and GRAMMY Studios, with José Tillán and Harvey Mason jr. serving as executive producers.

The broadcast marks the Academy’s latest standalone music special following its recent push to expand GRAMMY-branded programming outside the annual awards telecast.

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