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Malcolm Todd Extends Do That Again Tour With Asia, Europe, UK and Australia Dates

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Malcolm Todd has announced additional 2026-2027 tour dates for his Do That Again Tour, expanding into Asia, Europe, the UK and Australia. The new leg begins November 23 in Taipei and moves through Tokyo, Manila, Singapore, Seoul, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta before the tour resumes in February 2027 across Stockholm, Copenhagen, Cologne, Brussels, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Dublin, Glasgow, Birmingham, Manchester and London. The run concludes in May 2027 with Australian dates in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.

Support acts include Natanya for the European and UK shows and Maden Lane for the Australian dates. The expansion follows the September 2 launch of Todd’s North American tour, which according to the announcement is sold out and includes stops at Radio City Music Hall, Chicago’s The Salt Shed and a three-night stand at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

The tour supports Todd’s sophomore album Do That Again, released via Columbia Records, which the label says reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 with all 13 tracks charting on the U.S. Spotify Chart. Todd’s single “Earrings” has been certified platinum by the RIAA. Artist presales for the newly announced dates begin September 15, with general onsales following later in the week.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Genesis Salazar, LiveNation.com.

Chief Keef Pushes Back Chicago Homecoming Show to September 23

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Chief Keef has postponed what was set to be his first Chicago concert in more than ten years. The show has been rescheduled to September 23.

No reason for the delay was given. The concert marks a rare hometown appearance for the rapper, who rose to prominence out of Chicago’s drill scene more than a decade ago but has largely stayed away from performing there since.

Read the full story at Pitchfork.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Expands Merch Line With Blind Box Phone Huggers

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The ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ franchise is extending its blind box merchandise strategy with a new line of phone huggers, small clip-on figures designed to accessorize phones, tablets and computer screens. The collection includes nine minifigures from the property, sold in the randomized blind box format that has driven demand for the franchise’s collectibles.

The release adds to a growing slate of consumer products tied to ‘KPop Demon Hunters,’ reflecting how entertainment IP continues to lean on collectible merchandise as a revenue stream alongside music and streaming.

Read the full story at Billboard.

The Fray, Dashboard Confessional Team Up for 2027 Australia/New Zealand Tour

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The Fray will tour Australia and New Zealand in 2027 with Dashboard Confessional, marking a co-headline run across eight dates in the region.

The trek splits evenly between four indoor headline concerts and four outdoor performances booked as part of the Lookout Festival series, giving fans in the region two different concert formats to catch the pairing.

Read the full story at Billboard.

Icehouse to Mark ‘Man of Colours’ 40th Anniversary With 2027 Australian Tour

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Icehouse will tour Australia in mid-2027 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Man of Colours,” the band’s best-selling album, performing it in full.

The run marks the group’s first indoor headline tour in more than 20 years.

Read the full story at Billboard.

Charli XCX Defends Limited 2027 Tour Schedule Amid Fan Criticism

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Charli XCX has addressed criticism from fans over the scope of her newly announced 2027 tour, which covers just six shows across Dublin, Glasgow, Manchester, London, Amsterdam and Paris.

The singer said the workload of touring is demanding on her both emotionally and physically, pushing back against calls for a broader run of dates.

Read the full story at Billboard.

Travis Barker Fronts PSA for Humane World for Animals

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Travis Barker has partnered with Humane World for Animals on a 30-second public service announcement promoting shelter pet adoption and a meat-free lifestyle. The Blink-182 drummer, a longtime vegetarian, urges fans in the spot to consider cruelty-free products and faux fur alternatives.

The campaign, titled “Just Do Good,” marks Barker’s latest turn as an advocate for animal welfare causes outside his music career.

Read the full story at Billboard.

Charli XCX Opens ‘Music, Fashion, Film Tour’ in Philadelphia

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Charli XCX kicked off her Music, Fashion, Film Tour on September 11 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, according to Live Nation, which distributed approved photos from the opening night show.

The Philadelphia stop marks the start of the outing, though further tour dates and details were not included in the announcement.

Based on a press release provided to Music Industry Weekly by Avery Robinson, LiveNation.com.

Pink Responds to Backlash Over Remarks on Macklemore’s Pro-Palestine Comments

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Pink has issued a lengthy public statement addressing criticism she received after commenting on Macklemore’s pro-Palestine remarks, which he made while opening for Ed Sheeran.

In her response, Pink said she was standing up for her own community amid the controversy. The statement follows a wave of reaction online to her original comments about the rapper’s stance.

Read the full story at Billboard.

Céline Dion Opens 26-Night Paris Residency With 29-Song Set

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Céline Dion kicked off a 26-night residency in Paris with a 29-song show running roughly two and a half hours, marking a significant return to the stage. The setlist moved between French-language ballads and English-language hits, closing with an a cappella rendition of “All by Myself.”

The residency represents one of the singer’s most extensive live commitments in recent years and will be watched closely as a test of touring demand for legacy pop and adult contemporary acts in major European markets.

Read the full story at Billboard.