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Gabrielle Bernstein Announces Five-City Live Tour Promoted By Live Nation Women

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Feb 9, 2026

Gabrielle Bernstein Announces Five-City Live Tour Promoted By Live Nation Women

Today, Gabrielle Bernstein, #1 New York Times bestselling author, internationally renowned spiritual teacher, and one of today’s most influential voices in personal transformation, announces a five-city live tour designed to create profound spiritual shifts and lasting inner change.

Promoted by Live Nation Women, the tour kicks off in New York on March 30 at The Town Hall, with additional stops in Los Angeles, Boston, and London, before wrapping up in Miami on September 24 at the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre. Audiences will experience an immersive evening with Bernstein as she guides attendees to dissolve fear, strengthen trust in the Universe, and activate a life rooted in unshakeable faith, clarity, and purpose.

TICKETS: Tickets will first be available via an artist presale starting Tuesday, February 10 at 10 am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning on Thursday, February 12 at 10 am local time at Ticketmaster.com.

GABRIELLE BERNSTEIN 2026 TOUR DATES:

Mon Mar 30 New York, NY The Town Hall

Wed Apr 29 Los Angeles, CA The Wiltern

Fri May 15 Boston, MA Boch Center Shubert Theatre

Wed July 8 London, UK Indigo at The O2

Thu Sep 24 Miami Beach, FL Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theatre

For two decades, Gabrielle Bernstein has been demystifying the spiritual path, empowering millions to release fear and manifest the life they desire. A #1 New York Times bestselling author, she has written eleven books, including Self Help and the million-copy bestseller The Universe Has Your Back. Featured on Oprah’s SuperSoul Sunday, Gabrielle connects with her global community through her Dear Gabby podcast, YouTube channel, and the Gabby Coaching app. In November 2025, she launched Gabby AI, a cutting-edge feature within the app that provides instant, personalized spiritual guidance. From her annual Manifesting Challenge to sold-out speaking events, she helps people access their inner power.

Benedict Cumberbatch Reads Frustrated Bank Customer Letter At Letters Live Event

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Benedict Cumberbatch Reads Frustrated Bank Customer Letter At Letters Live Event

Benedict Cumberbatch read a letter from a frustrated bank customer at a Letters Live event in association with Cunard at London’s Southbank Centre in January 2026. The letter, written by an account holder who recently attempted and failed to deposit a cheque, resonated with anyone who has dealt with banking frustrations. The reading took place during the live performance series known for bringing correspondence to life through celebrity readers.

George R. R. Martin Discusses Creating Dunk And Egg For HBO Series

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George R. R. Martin Discusses Creating Dunk And Egg For HBO Series

George R. R. Martin met with James Hibberd of The Hollywood Reporter at Milk of the Poppy, Martin’s medieval apothecary bar in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he shared how he was inspired to create the characters of Dunk and Egg for his Hedge Knight stories. The characters are being brought to life in the HBO series ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’. “I had the idea that I wanted to write a prequel, so I would set it before ‘Game of Thrones’ started. And I wanted to write it about a tournament. I’ll set this entire one around a tournament,” Martin said. “One thing or another, Dunk and Egg came from somewhere. I had to figure out who starred in this. This story and the characters Dunk and Egg really came alive on me.”

Mick Fleetwood Reunites With USC Trojan Marching Band For “Tusk” Performance

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Mick Fleetwood Reunites With USC Trojan Marching Band For “Tusk” Performance

Legendary drummer Mick Fleetwood reunited with the USC Trojan Marching Band to perform the Fleetwood Mac hit “Tusk” before the USC vs Northwestern University game recently. The performance also featured the USC Song Leaders and USC Spirit Leaders. Fleetwood Mac originally recorded the song in 1979 with the USC Marching Band, making this reunion a full-circle moment decades later for the iconic track.

Noah Kahan Documentary From Director Nick Sweeney Premieres On Netflix In 2026

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Noah Kahan Documentary From Director Nick Sweeney Premieres On Netflix In 2026

Netflix will premiere an untitled documentary chronicling a pivotal year in Noah Kahan’s life and career in 2026, offering an inside look at the singer-songwriter as he navigates the aftermath of ‘Stick Season’ and the pressures of global stardom. Directed by Nick Sweeney, the film follows Kahan through a period of sold-out tours, unprecedented acclaim and deep personal reflection. What emerges is a portrait of an artist at a crossroads, balancing creative momentum with the emotional weight that comes with sudden, life-altering success.

Born from the quiet landscapes of rural Vermont, ‘Stick Season’ became a defining cultural moment, propelling Kahan from indie favorite to international star. The documentary captures the year that followed as he begins work on his next album while repeatedly returning home to Vermont, reconnecting with family and searching for grounding amid nonstop touring and attention. Kahan leans on his trademark wit and self-awareness as he confronts personal struggles that have left him feeling out of sync with himself, all while trying to define what comes next creatively and personally.

“When we started filming, I had no idea what we’d capture, only that Noah was determined to be honest about everything, especially the messy bits,” director Nick Sweeney said. “He was in a strange in-between moment, caught in the collision between almost surreal fame and a quieter inner world he’d tried to keep offstage. What we captured over the course of a year surprised me, moments that were thrilling, terrifying, hilarious, often all at once.” The film is produced by Samantha Mustari, Dave Sirulnick, Stacey Reiss, Ryan Kroft, Vaughn Trudeau, Anna Keegan, David Blackman, Jeff Ludwig and Devon Libran, with production companies including RadicalMedia, Live Nation Studios, Polygram Entertainment and Federal Films.

Earth, Wind & Fire Earn SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award For Streaming Legacy

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Earth, Wind & Fire Earn SoundExchange Hall Of Fame Award For Streaming Legacy

SoundExchange announced today that the legendary Earth, Wind & Fire has earned a SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award. The honor recognizes the genre-defying group as one of the most streamed artists in the organization’s 20-plus year history of administering digital performance royalties.

Founded in 1969 in Chicago by Maurice White with a foundation funk, Earth, Wind & Fire’s music incorporates everything from jazz, smooth soul, gospel, and pop to rock, psychedelia, blues, folk, disco, and more. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, a year after receiving Kennedy Center Honors, the group is well-known for a legacy of incredible music that includes such hits as “September,” “Let’s Groove,” “Fantasy,” “Shining Star,” and “Serpentine Fire.”

“Earth, Wind & Fire are true icons whose music has transcended generations and genres, shaping the soundtrack of countless lives,” said Michael Huppe, President and CEO of SoundExchange. “Their artistry, innovation, and cultural impact embody the very spirit of creativity we celebrate. It’s a privilege to honor a group that continues to inspire and uplift audiences around the world with the SoundExchange Hall of Fame Award.”

“We are deeply honored to receive this recognition from SoundExchange,” said Philip Bailey, of Earth Wind & Fire. “Since the beginning, our mission has been to create music that brings joy and unity, and it’s incredible that even after more than five decades we are able to continue reaching audiences around the world. Thank you to SoundExchange for championing artists and ensuring that we receive the royalties we’ve earned as the music lives on.”

Earth, Wind & Fire will be memorialized in an upcoming documentary from Academy Award and GRAMMY winner Questlove (Summer of Soul). Set to premiere in 2026 on HBO, the film will examine the iconic group’s legacy, cultural impact, and enduring body of work.

After performing as part of January 2025’s FireAid benefit concerts in Los Angeles, Earth, Wind & Fire spent much of the last year on tour, wrapping with two sold-out shows in New York City. They’ll be on the road again in 2026 with spring tour dates scheduled in Australia and the United States.

Ali And Charif Megarbane Release Collaborative Album ‘Tirakat’ Via Habibi Funk

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Ali And Charif Megarbane Release Collaborative Album ‘Tirakat’ Via Habibi Funk

Jakarta-based trio Ali and Lebanese composer and multi-instrumentalist Charif Megarbane announced their collaborative album ‘Tirakat‘ releasing March 20 via Habibi Funk. The record explores music shaped by the longstanding cultural exchange between Indonesia and the Arab world. First single “Ombak, Ombak” is available now. Ali’s blend of 1970s Indonesian psychedelic funk, Melayu traditions, disco grooves and Arab melodic forms meets Charif’s cross-regional sound explorations, rooted in a shared musical vocabulary rather than genre.

The album reflects a way of making music that feels already interconnected rather than approaching the project as fusion. Melodies, grooves and textures move fluidly without highlighting their sources, grounded in a performance-led process shaped by intuition, repetition and trust. Western instruments are played through techniques and sensibilities formed in Indonesia and Lebanon, emphasizing circulation of influence across regions.

The title ‘Tirakat’ refers to a Javanese practice of discipline, patience and devotion, derived from the Arabic tariqa meaning “path” or “method.” This layered meaning mirrors the album’s focus on process and continuity. The result is a record where Indonesian and Arab sounds intersect naturally through groove, texture and melody, feeling both contemporary and timeless.

Poison Ruin Announce Spring North American Tour Following ‘Hymns From The Hills’

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Poison Ruin Announce Spring North American Tour Following ‘Hymns From The Hills’

Philadelphia punk band Poison Ruin announced their headlining North American spring tour launching April 11 at Bowery Ballroom in New York City. The run spans the East Coast and Midwest with support from The Serfs, Prision Postumo, Cruelster, Dollhouse, Savage Pleasure, Peace Talks, Zorn and Marked Men on select dates. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 11 at 10AM local time. The tour follows the April 3 release of their album ‘Hymns from the Hills’ via Relapse Records on vinyl, CD and digital platforms.

The band has pushed their sound into new territory while maintaining the dark symbolism and uncompromising intensity that established them as a vital voice in extreme music. Lead single “Eidolon” showcases their raw, anthemic approach. Frontman, lyricist and guitarist Mac Kennedy explains: “‘Eidolon’ is about being stuck in a broken reality, a cog in a fate-machine doomed to play out the same cursed loop until it fully breaks down. The ones who had the power to affect change have abandoned the scene. Their phantoms loom down in quiet disapproval of the disaster that slowly plays out beneath, grim reminders of what could have, but will not be.”

Kennedy self-recorded the album without professional studio equipment, relocating to a private practice space to meet the record’s greater sonic demands. The band enlisted mixer Jonah Falco and mastering engineer Arthur Rizk to help elevate the variety of sounds. Kennedy contributed to the mixing process by incorporating grittier tape segments to maintain tonal continuity with previous work. Lyrically, the record employs medieval and fantasy imagery not as historical accuracy but as mythic language. “If we are to make sense of the present, we need to employ a more mythic mode of language and symbol to reach beyond the spiritual malaise that envelopes us,” Kennedy states.

Poison Ruin Live Dates:

Apr 11: New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom

Apr 12: Medford, MA – Deep Cuts

Apr 13: Portland, ME – Genos

Apr 14: Portsmouth, NH – Press Room

Apr 15: Brattleboro, VT – The Stone Church

Apr 16: Montreal, QB – Petit Campus

Apr 17: Toronto, ON – The Garrison

Apr 18: Detroit, MI – Edgeman

Apr 19: Muskegon, MI – Rake Beer Project

Apr 21: Cincinnati, OH – Northside Tavern

Apr 22: Chicago, IL – Subterranean

Apr 23: Minneapolis, MN – Zhora Darling

Apr 24: Milwaukee, MN – Quarters

Apr 25: St. Louis, MO – The Sinkhole

Apr 26: Indianapolis, IN – Healer

Apr 28: Cleveland, OH – Happy Dog

Apr 29: Pittsburgh, PA – 222 Ormsby

Apr 30: Richmond, VA – Cobra Cabana

May 01: Baltimore, MD – Ottobar

May 02: Philadelphia, PA – First Unitarian Church

Apr 11 w/ Prision Postumo, Dollhouse, Savage Pleasure

Apr 12-15, 4/28 w/ Peace Talks

Apr 18-4/28 w/ Cruelster

Apr 29 – May 02 w/ The Serfs

May 02 w/ Marked Men, The Serfs, Zorn

Mac Sabbath Returns To Florida This April Before Monsters Of Rock Cruise

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Mac Sabbath Returns To Florida This April Before Monsters Of Rock Cruise

Black Sabbath parody band Mac Sabbath announced Florida club shows this April ahead of their Monsters of Rock Cruise appearance. The three-date run represents their first Florida performances in years and concludes just before they board the cruise departing Miami on April 12. Shows take place in Tampa, West Palm Beach and Orlando, offering fans chances to see the band’s theatrical production in club venues. Tickets are on sale now.

The group has developed a loyal fanbase through their unique approach of reworking Black Sabbath songs with fast-food references while wearing elaborate costumes. Lead performer Ronald Osborne fronts the band alongside Slayer MacCheeze, Grimalice and the Cat Burglar. Their live performances combine heavy metal music with satirical commentary on corporate food culture and visual spectacle.

Mac Sabbath 2026 Tour Dates:

Thursday, April 9 – Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum

Friday, April 10 – West Palm Beach, FL @ Respectable Street

Saturday, April 11 – Orlando, FL @ The Conduit

April 12–17 – Miami, FL @ Monsters of Rock Cruise

New Edition Way Tour With Boyz II Men And Toni Braxton Redefines Concert Experience

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Feb 9, 2026

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New Edition Way Tour With Boyz II Men And Toni Braxton Redefines Concert Experience

The Black Promoters Collective is pleased to announce the arrival of the New Edition Way Tour, an event that’s not just redefining the concert experience in 2026 but rewriting the rules of live entertainment. With back-to-back sold-out nights, these shows have shattered expectations. Headliner New Edition with Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton are delivering the definitive R&B event of the year.

The second the lights dim, the arena erupts into a multi-sensory, high-octane spectacle that fuses breathtaking theatrical storytelling with relentless musical energy. The centerpiece: a newly created showtime elevated single, “We Going Out Tonight,” uniting all three legendary acts in one unforgettable moment. Even more powerful is the diversity pouring from the stands — fans of every background, every generation, every walk of life, all coming together for a celebration of R&B’s finest.

New Edition delivered pure, unmatched energy, performing hit songs that defy time and continue to ignite their fanbase. Their choreography remains second to none, drawing not only screams from the crowd but fans in the stands breaking into the iconic dance moves straight out of the classic music videos. Spanning the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, New Edition delivered every era with precision, passion, and showmanship that no other act on the planet can match.

The opening night in Oakland saw California Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, present New Edition with a Certificates of Congressional Recognition, one of the greatest honors that Congress bestows.

The second night in Las Vegas brought an electric surprise — the reveal of Boyz II Men’s fourth founding member Michael McCary, who was clearly emotional, sharing the stage while sending the arena into a frenzy. The moment quickly went viral on social media. Throughout the night, Boyz II Men delivered a masterclass in vocal harmony, performing in the round in a 360-degree celebration that made every seat feel like the best seat in the house.

Toni Braxton made an illustrious grand entrance via riser, electrifying the crowd from the moment she appeared. From her flawless vocal delivery on hits like “Breathe Again” and “Just Be a Man About It” to every detail of her visual presentation, Braxton commanded the stage. Her stunning costume changes — from shimmery gowns to angelic regalia — punctuated the evening, keeping the spectacle as dynamic as the music itself. Adding to the night’s surprises, Braxton brought out social media influencer and journalist Kayla Nicole for a special cameo during the Los Angeles stop — a full-circle moment that came months after Nicole went viral for recreating a scene from Braxton’s Grammy Award-winning “He Wasn’t Man Enough” music video for Halloween, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

In addition to the Boyz II Men surprise, the third night included a show-stopping appearance by B2K, who performed “Bump, Bump, Bump,” receiving an electric reception by fans who jumped out of their seats in Los Angeles. The group recently went viral after paying homage to headliner New Edition at a Grammy event and will embark on a reunion tour this Spring brought to you by Black Promoters Collective.

The New Edition Way Tour is raising the bar for live music everywhere. In a world overflowing with spectacle, this tour brings heart, history, and harmony to the forefront, creating a non-stop party that leaves every attendee buzzing. With word spreading like, the New Edition Way Tour stands as the undisputed must-see event of the year.

The opening nights drew an impressive roster of celebrities, influencers, and dignitaries, including Barry Bonds, Tina Knowles, Sanaa Lathan, Kelly Rowland, Martin Lawrence, DeWayne Wade, Gabrielle Union, Judge Mathis, Jermaine Dupri, Brian Michael Cox, DJ Cassidy, Spectacular from Pretty Rickey, actress AJ Johnson, radio personality Big Boy and more.