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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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Documentary “More Than Santa Baby” Honors Composer Philip Springer

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The new documentary short More Than Santa Baby shines a spotlight on the remarkable life of composer Philip Springer, best known for writing the holiday classic “Santa Baby.” Directed by his daughter, Tamar Springer, the film reveals an artist whose career stretches across eight decades and far beyond his most famous song.

Running 39 minutes, the film blends archival footage, rare recordings, and interviews to trace Springer’s creative journey from 1940s Tin Pan Alley to the studio eras of New York and Hollywood. Along the way, his work connected with icons including Eartha Kitt, Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and Judy Garland.

The documentary has quickly become a festival favorite, premiering at Dances With Films in Los Angeles, winning the Documentary Short Audience Award, and continuing with a successful multi-city run, including the Big Apple Film Festival.

Set partly in New York City, the film serves as both a tribute to the Golden Age of American songwriting and a personal look at resilience, legacy, and lifelong creativity. Now 99, Springer continues to compose, making the film a timely portrait of enduring artistry.

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Guns N’ Roses Announce 2026 World Tour With New Music

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guns-n-rosesGuns N’ Roses will launch a major 2026 world tour next spring and summer, with dates across the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, the UK, and Europe. The run includes stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters, and festival appearances, marking the band’s return to LA’s Rose Bowl for the first time in more than three decades.

The tour announcement arrives alongside news of two new singles, “Nothin” and “Atlas,” set for release December 2 via Geffen Records. They mark the band’s first new tracks since 2023.

Fan presales will roll out beginning November 25 in Europe and December 2 in North America, with general onsales set for November 28 (EU) and December 5 (NA). Nightrain Fan Club members receive early access. Details and ticket links are available at gunsnroses.com.

The 31-date run follows the group’s extensive 2025 tour and the recent release of the Live Era ’87–’93 deluxe box set. The 2026 lineup features Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Dizzy Reed, Richard Fortus, Isaac Carpenter, and Melissa Reese.

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Mötley Crüe Announces 2026 North American Tour Marking Major Band Milestones

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motley-crueMötley Crüe will hit the road next summer for The Return of the Carnival of Sins, a 33-city North American tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the band’s 2005 to 06 Carnival of Sins run and the group’s 45th anniversary.

Produced by Live Nation, the tour brings the Crüe’s signature high-intensity staging and catalog of arena rock staples back to U.S. and Canadian venues. Tesla and Extreme will join as special guests.

The original Carnival of Sins tour was known for its chaotic, theatrical production and outsized spectacle. The 2026 edition promises a reimagined version of that show with updated visuals and a refreshed setlist.

“Bringing back the spirit of Carnival of Sins has been a blast… we can’t wait to see you next summer,” the band said in a joint statement.

Tickets go on sale Friday, November 21 at 9 a.m. local time, with VIP packages available starting November 19. Full details are available at motley.com.

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LYNYRD SKYNYRD and FOREIGNER Announce Double Trouble Double Vision Tour With 19 Co-Headline Appearances Planned For 2026

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lynyrd-Skynyrd-and-ForeignerLynyrd Skynyrd and Foreigner will team up next summer for a 19-date North American run titled the Double Trouble Double Vision Tour, marking a rare pairing of two long-running rock acts on one bill. The Live Nation–produced trek begins July 23 in Atlanta and wraps August 29 in Rogers, Arkansas.

Artist presales open November 18 at noon local time, with general onsale beginning November 21. Additional details, including ticket links, are available through both bands’ official sites.

Ahead of the joint run, Lynyrd Skynyrd will perform two Florida shows on July 17 and 18, while Foreigner will make a separate appearance at the Mid-Summer Classics Concert Series in Illinois. Both groups also have select festival and special-event stops planned throughout the summer, including Skynyrd’s return to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip on August 11.

Six Gun Sally will open all dates, with Loverboy joining as special guest for select Lynyrd Skynyrd appearances.

In a statement, Foreigner bassist Jeff Pilson said the pairing “is going to set each and every stage on fire,” while Lynyrd Skynyrd frontman Johnny Van Zant noted his enthusiasm for sharing the stage, adding that “it doesn’t get much better than that.”

VIP packages with premium tickets, backstage access, and other add-ons will be offered through VIP Nation.

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Rare Early Mariah Carey Demo Tape Heads to Auction

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A rare early Mariah Carey demo tape recorded before her rise to global fame is hitting the auction block next month through Wax Poetics. Bidding opens December 2 and runs until December 11.

The cassette comes from producer Arthur Baker, who received it at a late nineteen-eighties holiday party where Carey was performing as a backup singer for Brenda K. Starr. The tape is one of the few known surviving demos Carey used to shop for a record deal, and another copy from that same party famously reached Sony executive Tommy Mottola, who signed her shortly afterward.

Containing seven tracks, the demo includes early and unreleased versions of songs that later formed the core of Carey’s nineteen ninety debut album, which launched four number-one singles. The cassette case still features handwritten contact details for Carey, Starr, and collaborator Ben Margulies.
Wax Poetics calls the tape “one of the most sought-after items” in its archive, citing its significance as a snapshot of Carey’s pre-fame artistry. The auction package includes authentication documents and historical notes from Baker’s collection.

Baker, who has kept the tape for more than three decades, says Carey’s talent was unmistakable from the first listen. The auction will take place at WaxPoetics.com.

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Meghan Trainor Announces New Album Toy With Me and 2026 Get In Girl Tour

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Meghan-TrainorMeghan Trainor has announced her seventh studio album, Toy With Me, set for release on April 24, 2026 through Epic Records. Alongside the album reveal, Trainor has released the lead single “Still Don’t Care” and confirmed plans for The Get In Girl Tour, a North American arena run launching in June 2026.

Produced by Live Nation, the tour will include more than 30 dates and mark Trainor’s return to major venues such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Icona Pop will join as support.

A portion of ticket proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project, and Trainor is partnering with HeadCount to promote voter registration throughout the tour.

Toy With Me follows Trainor’s 2024 album Timeless, which was accompanied by her first headlining tour in eight years.

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Kendrick Lamar Leads 2026 Grammy Nominations With Nine

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grammy2026The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 2026 Grammy Awards, with Kendrick Lamar leading the field at nine nominations. His album GNX and the single Luther position him as a top contender across major categories.

Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut follow with seven nominations each. Rising artist Leon Thomas earned a breakout six nods, matching Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, and mixer Serban Ghenea.

Bad Bunny scored nominations in album, record, and song of the year, marking a strong showing for Latin music in the general categories. Carpenter also returned to the top fields with Man’s Best Friend, while Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan secured placements with their standout singles.

Hip hop performed better than expected in a commercially slow year for the genre, with Doechii, Clipse, and Tyler, the Creator each picking up five nominations. Country artists were again largely absent from the top categories.

The 2026 Grammy Awards will air live on CBS and Paramount Plus on February 1 at 8 p.m. ET.

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