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Charlie Wilson, Babyface, K-Ci Hailey & El Debarge Join Forces For The Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour
R&B icon Charlie Wilson is bringing the ultimate soul-infused celebration to fans this summer with his Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour, produced by Live Nation Urban and P Music Group featuring an all-star lineup of legendary acts including Babyface, K-Ci Hailey and El DeBarge. The nationwide tour kicks off on August 27th at the prestigious Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and will travel across major cities, delivering an unforgettable night of timeless hits, powerhouse vocals, and feel-good vibes.
With decades of chart-topping success between them, Wilson, Babyface, Hailey and DeBarge will take fans on a journey through some of R&B’s most cherished classics. Charlie Wilson’s catalog includes anthems from his time as the co-founder and lead singer of The Gap Band, such as Outstanding, Yearning for Your Love, and Burn Rubber, along with solo hits like There Goes My Baby, I’m Blessed, and Charlie, Last Name Wilson. Together, this lineup promises a night filled with timeless music.
Babyface’s expansive catalog of love songs, including Whip Appeal and Every Time I Close My Eyes, is matched only by the chart-topping hits he’s written and produced for other artists—among them Whitney Houston’s Exhale (Shoop Shoop), Boyz II Men’s End of the Road and I’ll Make Love to You, Tevin Campbell’s Can We Talk, and Bobby Brown’s Don’t Be Cruel and Roni.
K-Ci’s signature voice and timeless discography will help set the tone for an unforgettable night. From Jodeci classics like Come and Talk to Me and Forever My Lady to K-Ci & JoJo’s chart-topping ballads All My Life and Crazy, along with his soulful take on Bobby Womack’s If You Think You’re Lonely Now, his set promises both nostalgia and raw emotion.
Rounding out the cookout line up is the incomparable El DeBarge, whose silky falsetto defined an era and helped shape the sound of modern R&B. As the lead vocalist of DeBarge, he delivered timeless hits like Rhythm of the Night and I Like It, songs that blended soul, pop, and funk in a way that resonated across generations.
Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour promises to deliver a must-see cultural experience that celebrates legacy, love, and the timeless spirit of Black music. More than just a concert, this tour brings the feeling of a family reunion to the stage, where generations come together, classics get a second wind, and soul meets celebration. With a lineup of legendary voices and chart-topping anthems, the tour is set to be a vibrant reminder of the power R&B holds in shaping culture, healing hearts, and bringing people together. From the cookout vibes to the sing-along moments, every stop on this tour is designed to feel like home.
“This tour is unlike anything I’ve done before. As someone who truly loves R&B, getting to share the stage with my friends Babyface, K-Ci, and El is something I’m really looking forward to,” says Charlie Wilson. “I’ve been performing for so long that my audience isn’t just made up of fans, it really has become a family. Over the years, I’ve come to recognize so many faces, and we’ve grown together through the music. The R&B cookout is gonna be one big family reunion for us and our fans.”
Michael Paran, CEO of P Music Group, shares, “The idea for Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour came naturally because of the bond Charlie has built with his fans and the relationships I’ve developed with Babyface, K-Ci, and El. I’ve seen firsthand how their music brings people together like family, laughing, dancing, and reminiscing on early memories. This tour is about more than just great performances. It’s about capturing that feeling—the joy, the energy, and the nostalgia you feel when you’re surrounded by genuine love. Instead of building the perfect cookout playlist, I wanted to bring it to life with some of the greatest songs we’ve shared memories to and grown up on.”
Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour isn’t just a concert, it’s a family reunion set to the soundtrack of R&B’s most timeless hits. Charlie Wilson, Babyface, K-Ci Hailey, and El DeBarge will bring the heart and soul of a classic cookout to every city, creating an atmosphere where fans are more than just an audience, they’re family. With electrifying performances, nostalgic anthems, and feel-good vibes, this tour is a celebration of community, connection, and the music that has defined generations. Get ready to sing, dance, and reminisce, because at this cookout, everyone is invited.
Produced by Live Nation Urban and P Music Group, Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout Tour will visit 20+ cities, including stops in Los Angeles, New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, and Houston. Fans can expect a high-energy, soul-stirring experience that brings the heart of R&B to life on stage.
In select cities, fans can elevate their night with an exclusive all-you-can-eat VIP cookout experience. This one-of-a-kind pre-show event brings the backyard to the venue with a curated menu of classic cookout favorites, specialty cocktails, and laid-back vibes inspired by the culture that raised us. From the food to the music to the fellowship, it’s the perfect way to kick off an unforgettable evening of R&B legends. Availability is limited and only offered in select markets.
Tickets will be available for pre-sale starting today at 12 PM local time through Thursday, April 17 at 10 PM local time with code: cookout. The public on sale will begin Friday, April 18 at 10 AM local time. All tickets can be purchased at unclecharliescookout.com.
UNCLE CHARLIE’S R&B COOKOUT TOUR – 2025 DATES
Wed 8/27 – Hollywood, CA – Hollywood Bowl*
Fri 8/29 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion*
Fri 9/5 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Sat 9/6 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Sun 9/7 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Thu 9/11 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Fri 9/12 – New York, NY – Jones Beach Amphitheater
Sat 9/13 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion
Sun 9/14 – Philadelphia, PA – TD Pavilion at The Mann
Fri 9/19 – Raleigh, NC – Coast Union Music Park
Sat 9/20 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Arena
Sun 9/21 – Virginia Beach, VA – United Home Amphitheater
Fri 9/26 – Houston, TX – The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman
Sat 9/27 – Oklahoma City, OK – Zoo Amphitheater
Sun 9/28 – Dallas, TX – Toyota Music Pavilion
Fri 10/3 – New Orleans, LA – Smoothie King Arena**
Sat 10/4 – Atlanta, GA – Chastain Park*
Sun 10/5 – Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion
Fri 10/10 – Birmingham, AL – Coca-Cola Amphitheater
Sat 10/11 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater*
Sun 10/12 – Memphis, TN – FedEx Forum
(*No El DeBarge)| (**No Babyface)
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KATSEYE Announces 2026 Headline Arena Tour of UK, EU and North America
Today, KATSEYE announced the WILDWORLD TOUR, a headline outing that will take the global girl group to arenas across the UK, Europe and North America this fall. Produced by Live Nation, the run will kick off on September 1 at Dublin’s 3Arena. The North American leg will launch October 13 in Miami, FL at Kaseya Center and include shows at UBS Arena in Belmont Park, NY (October 24) and Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena (November 21). The tour will conclude at Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City on November 27. See below for itinerary.
TICKETS (ALL DATES): Tickets will first be available starting with a Weverse Artist Presale (details below) beginning Wednesday, May 20, at 11:00 AM local time, followed by the Katseye.World Presale at 3:00 PM local time. The general onsale begins Thursday, May 21, at 3:00 PM local time at www.katseye.world.
WEVERSE PRESALE (ALL DATES): The Weverse Artist Presale, available to paid Weverse membership holders, will take place on Wednesday, May 20, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM local time. Weverse membership holders must apply for the presale link HERE from today through Sunday, May 17, at 2:00 PM PT in order to participate.
VIP: The WILDWORLD TOUR will also offer VIP experiences to take your concert experience to the next level, available for purchase via KATSEYE Weverse Shop (EU, UK, MX, CA) and KATSEYE’s Official Store (US), beginning Thursday, May 21.
EUROPE/UK PRESALE: For the Europe and UK dates, fans can also register for presale access by pre-ordering KATSEYE’s new EP WILD or by signing up—no purchase necessary. Those already preordered will automatically receive a code. This presale will take place on Wednesday, May 20, from 3:00 PM – 10:00PM local time.
On Monday, May 25, KATSEYE will perform at the 52nd American Music Awards, airing live from Las Vegas. The group is nominated in three categories – New Artist of the Year, Best Music Video (for “Gnarly”) and Breakthrough Pop Artist. Fan voting is now open via VoteAMAs.com and the @AMAs Instagram profile in all award categories.
Coinciding with the release of WILD, their third EP, KATSEYE will perform at the Citi Concert Series on “TODAY” on August 14. Releasing via HYBE x Geffen Records. WILD is the follow-up to the GRAMMY®-nominated group’s 2025 EP BEAUTIFUL CHAOS, (HYBE x Geffen Records), which debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200. Pre-save / pre-order WILD HERE.
Last month, the group made its Coachella debut to stellar reviews, with Rolling Stone, Pitchfork and numerous other publications hailing their performance among the best of Weekend One. The Los Angeles Times said, “[KATSEYE] proved no this ain’t their debut at their first Coachella performance…the girl group packed the festival field with Eyekons packed shoulder to shoulder as far as the Do LaB.” “Entertainment Tonight” highlighted their Weekend Two performance of “Gabriela,” noting “KATSEYE serves powerful vocals…” while “Extra TV” said, “In a word… gnarly!…The ladies brought it to the desert once again to perform for their #Eyekons!” Rolling Stone included the group in the feature “What Would Coachella Be Without Pop Girls?”
Formed through HYBE and Geffen Records’ Dream Academy and Netflix’s Pop Star Academy, KATSEYE’s members hail from across the U.S., Europe, Asia, and beyond, bringing a truly international perspective to pop culture. 2025 was a breakout year that saw KATSEYE crowned TikTok’s Global Artist of the Year and earn two GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Gabriela.” Their latest single, the edgy, high-energy “PINKY UP,” expands the world KATSEYE has been building – confident, playful and always pushing pop forward. The song, which received its live debut at Coachella, turns chaos into celebration, capturing the group’s unmistakable energy and momentum.
KATSEYE – WILDWORLD TOUR
UK/EU
9/1 – Dublin, Ireland – 3Arena
9/3 – London, UK – The O2
9/6 – Manchester, UK – Co-Op Live
9/9 – Paris, France – Accor Arena
9/11 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Ziggo Dome
9/13 – Cologne, Germany – Lanxess Arena
9/15 – Antwerp, Belgium – AFAS Dome
9/17 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Royal Arena
North America
10/13 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
10/15 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
10/20 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
10/22 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena
10/24 – Belmont Park, NY – UBS Arena
10/28 – Boston, MA – TD Garden
10/30 – Montreal, QC – Bell Centre
11/1 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum
11/3 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
11/5 – Chicago, IL – United Center
11/7 – Minneapolis, MN – Target Center
11/10 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
11/11 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
11/14 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena
11/17 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena
11/19 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
11/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena
11/24 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
11/27 – Mexico City, MX – Palacio de los Deportes
2026 Festival Dates
6/5 – New York, NY – The Governors Ball Music Festival
7/30 – Saint Charles, IA – Hinterland Music Festival
8/8 – Pasadena, CA – 88rising Festival: Head In The Clouds
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Fetty Wap Announces 2026 North American Live Run the Nostalgia Tour Kicks Off This June
Double Diamond-selling Grammy nominated multi-talented musician, songwriter, and superstar Fetty Wap today announced the Nostalgia Tour – a 2026 live run bringing him to fans across the country this summer and fall. The tour will make stops in major markets including Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and more.
Known for redefining melodic hip-hop with era-defining hits including “Trap Queen,” “679,” and “My Way,” Fetty Wap remains one of the most influential voices of his generation. Fetty captivated the world this January with the “2016- 2026” viral trend that had everyone immersed in nostalgia- bringing back some of his classic hits and recharging his 2016 hit “Trap Queen” classic back to the top of the Billboard charts. The upcoming tour marks a celebration of the music that shaped a generation of rap fans while bringing his signature sound back to stages nationwide.
“Fetty is really excited and thankful to see all his fans in different cities. For him, this tour is bigger than nostalgia, it’s love, memories, and a celebration of the present and now,” said his publicist, Abesi Manyando.
“We really about to get back out there. We gonna turn up with all the old and some of the new music. Got a lotta surprises on the way and I can’t wait to hit the stage and vibe with y’all,” shared Fetty Wap
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Citi presale for the The Dome by Rutter Mills date beginning Wednesday, May 13 at 2PM local time. Additional artist, Live Nation and venue presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general onsale beginning Friday, May 15 at 10AM local time at LiveNation.com.
VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium tickets, Meet & Greet and individual photo op with Fetty Wap, specially designed VIP gift item, early entry into the venue & more. VIP package contents vary based on the offer selected. For more information, visit FettyWap.com & vipnation.com.
FETTY WAP 2026 TOUR DATES
Sat, June 6 | Atlantic City, NJ | The Bourbon Room*
Sun, June 14 | Chicago, IL | Summer Smash Festival**
Fri, June 19 | Detroit, MI | City Festival**
Fri, Jul 10 | Brooklyn, NY | Brooklyn Paramount
Sat, Jul 25 | Charlotte, NC | The Fillmore Charlotte
Fri, Jul 31 | Bridgeport, CT | Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
Sat, Aug 1 | Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Fri, Aug 7 | Syracuse, NY | Landmark Theatre
Thu, Aug 20 | Philadelphia, PA | Stateside Live!
Sat, Aug 22 – Buffalo, NY – Outer Harbor*
Sat, Aug 29 | Asbury Park, NJ | Stone Pony Summer Stage
Sat, Sep 12 | Virginia Beach, VA | The Dome by Rutter Mills
Fri, Nov 6 | Atlanta. GA | Coca-Cola Roxy
Sat, Nov 7 | Memphis, TN | Satellite Music Hall
Sun, Nov 8 | Nashville, TN | The Truth
Sat, Nov 21 | Minneapolis, MN | The Fillmore Minneapolis
Thu, Dec 3 | San Francisco, CA | The Masonic
Fri, Dec 4 | Los Angeles, CA | Hollywood Palladium
Sun, Dec 6 | Denver, CO | Fillmore Auditorium
*Not a Live Nation Date | **Festival