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Vans Warped Tour Launches 2026 Lineup Rollout With “30ish Days of Warped”

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vans-warped-tour-2026Vans Warped Tour is officially back for 2026 and kicking things off with its signature slow-burn lineup reveal, launching “30ish Days of Warped” across its social platforms.

After three sold-out U.S. dates last year, Warped expands in a big way with five two-day festivals set for Washington, D.C., Long Beach, Orlando, plus new international stops in Montreal and Mexico City. Partnering with Insomniac, the tour blends its classic DIY spirit with a larger, global footprint.

More than 100 artists spanning rock, pop punk, emo, hip-hop, ska, and alternative will appear across the festivals, with multiple artist announcements dropping daily over the next month. As always, the full lineup will be revealed alphabetically, keeping the focus on discovery rather than headliners.

In addition to the main festivals, Warped will host pop-up events in each city, featuring surprise performances and local activations designed to connect directly with fans and communities.

Founded in 1995 by Kevin Lyman, Vans Warped Tour remains one of the most influential platforms in music and skate culture, known for launching and elevating artists while keeping accessibility and community at its core.

Weekend passes are currently available via VansWarpedTour.com.

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Brandy, Kirk Franklin, and Pharrell Williams Honored at Recording Academy Honors

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Brandy, Kirk Franklin, and Pharrell Williams were honored Thursday night at the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors presented by the Black Music Collective, held January 29 in Santa Monica ahead of the Grammy Awards.Brandy and Franklin each received the Black Music Icon Award, recognizing their lasting artistic influence and cultural impact, while Williams was presented with the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award for his contributions to music, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy.

The ceremony featured tribute performances from Coco Jones, Kehlani, FLO, John Legend, Lecrae, PJ Morton, Tamela Mann, and others, with appearances by Dr. Dre, Tyler the Creator, and Justin Timberlake. Both Brandy and Franklin also performed during the evening. In a notable moment, Eve was formally awarded a Grammy for her performance on The Roots’ “You Got Me,” correcting a long-standing credit oversight from the song’s original win in 2000.

The Black Music Collective event continues to spotlight Black artists and industry leaders while supporting future generations through scholarship initiatives and mentorship.

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Kid Cudi Announces The Rebel Ragers Tour With M.I.A., Big Boi, and More

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rebel-ragersKid Cudi is returning to the road in 2026 with The Rebel Ragers Tour, a North American run featuring a rotating lineup of special guests including M.I.A., Big Boi, A-Trak, me n ü, and Dot Da Genius on select dates.

Produced by Live Nation, the tour kicks off April 28 in Phoenix and spans more than 30 cities, with stops in Atlanta, Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, and beyond before wrapping up June 27 in Chula Vista, California.

The tour pulls from across Cudi’s catalog, touching on early breakout tracks like “Day ’N’ Nite” and “Mr. Rager” while also incorporating newer material from recent releases.

The run reflects Cudi’s long-standing connection with his fanbase and his continued evolution across music and culture. Tickets go on sale January 30 via LiveNation.com, with presales beginning earlier in the week.

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Broken English Brings Marianne Faithfull Tribute to Sundance Spotlight Premiere

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Broken English co-directors Iain Forsyth and Jane PollardBroken English made its Sundance Film Festival debut on Sunday, January 25, with a Spotlight screening at Eccles Theatre in Park City. The North American premiere was preceded by a red carpet press line, where filmmakers, producers, and performers gathered ahead of the evening’s screening.

Directed by Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard, Broken English is a documentary portrait of singer, songwriter, and cultural icon Marianne Faithfull. The film blends archival material, staged sequences, and performance, presenting Faithfull’s life and career through a stylized and unconventional lens rather than a traditional retrospective format.

Forsyth and Pollard attended the red carpet alongside producer Beth Earl and executive producers Victoria Steventon, Julia Xu, Julia Stier, and Miranda Bailey. Performers Norah Jones and Rufus Wainwright were also present ahead of their post-screening tribute performances, which followed the film’s premiere and added a live element to the evening’s celebration.

The Sundance appearance follows the film’s earlier world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival. At Sundance, Broken English screened as part of the festival’s Spotlight section and was presented in person only, drawing a full house and a noticeably attentive crowd.

The night felt less like a standard documentary premiere and more like a shared moment of remembrance, fitting for a film centered on legacy, memory, and artistic refusal to conform.

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Harry Styles Announces Global Residency Run “Together, Together”

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harry-stylesHarry Styles is returning to the stage with Together, Together, a seven-city global residency running from May through December 2026. The Live Nation-promoted run includes 50 performances across Amsterdam, London, São Paulo, Mexico City, New York, Melbourne, and Sydney, with Styles limiting his live appearances next year to those cities only.

The residency includes major stretches in New York and London, highlighted by 30 shows at Madison Square Garden, his only U.S. dates of 2026, and a six-night run at Wembley Stadium. Rather than a traditional tour, the format focuses on extended stays, turning each city into its own chapter.

The announcement comes alongside new music. Styles will release his new single “Aperture” tonight, January 22, ahead of his fourth studio album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally., arriving March 6. Select dates will feature special guests including Robyn, Shania Twain, Jamie xx, Jorja Smith, and Fousheé.

More details, including ticket information by market, are available at hstyles.co.uk/tour.

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Tedeschi Trucks Band Announce Future Soul Album and 2026 Tour

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tedeschi-trucks-bandTedeschi Trucks Band have announced Future Soul, their sixth studio album, set for release on March 20 via Fantasy Records, alongside plans for a wide-ranging 2026 tour. The band has also shared the album’s first single, “I Got You,” which is out now.

Led by Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, the 12-piece ensemble recorded Future Soul at their own Swamp Raga Recording studio in Florida, as well as Phantom Studios in Tennessee. The album follows 2022’s ambitious I Am The Moon project and continues the band’s collaborative, full-band approach to songwriting, drawing from blues, soul, rock, funk, and gospel influences.

The Future Soul Tour will begin this spring following the band’s annual residency at New York’s Beacon Theatre. The tour includes stops across North America through the fall, with shows at major venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and multiple multi-night runs. Select dates will feature co-headlining performances and special guests, including Alabama Shakes, Sheryl Crow, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit.

Pre-sale tickets begin January 27, with general on-sale opening January 30.

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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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