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TOTO, CHRISTOPHER CROSS And THE ROMANTICS Announce North American tour Together In 2026
TOTO, CHRISTOPHER CROSS and THE ROMANTICS have announced plans to tour North America Summer, 2026, produced by Live Nation. The run commences on July 15 in Bethel, NY at the Bethel Woods Center for the Arts with 32 appearances planned prior to the final event on August 30 in Toronto, ON at the RBC Amphitheatre. The general on-sale begins on Friday, December 12 at 10AM local time here: https://totoofficial.com/events/.
This past year has been one of the strongest in Toto’s 48 years of existence with more than a half a million fans coming out to see them perform, alongside over a billion streams counted this year alone. The weekly average is more than 20 million plays at the DSPs, which has triggered additional certifications throughout this past year. Total streams at Spotify exceed four billion and seven billion across all platforms.
Toto’s largest hit “Africa” has achieved the milestone of TWO BILLION plays at Spotify alone, while “Hold The Line” exceeds ONE BILLION streams. On the sales side, “Africa” has been certified DIAMOND by the RIAA (10 million sold), with cumulative sales now approaching 11M. Additionally, “Hold The Line” has been certified triple platinum for sales of three million copies, while “Rosanna” hit the milestone of double platinum for sales of two million copies.
Cumulative Toto album sales are 50 MILLION plus copies.
For all members past and present, one of the most exciting details to celebrate is the continual aging down of the band’s audience. Consistently, more than half of the billion annual streams are plays from those 34 years or younger. The live audience present night to night has truly become a celebration of three generations coming together.
Individually and collectively the band’s family tree can be heard on countless Grammy Award winning albums across all genres. Toto are one of the few 70’s bands that have endured the changing trends and styles while continuing to remain relevant. Led by Steve Lukather and Joseph Williams, the band features a collection of lifelong friends many deem amongst the best players on planet Earth.
Special guest Christopher Cross and the members of Toto have been friends and collaborators for more than four decades. On September 1, 2024, Christopher performed as direct support for Toto at the Hollywood Bowl. Subsequently, the two artists have toured the world together performing across Europe, Australia, New Zealand and The U.S. this past Summer. In December, they’ll travel to Chile, Argentina and Mexico with one another.
Christopher Cross burst onto the music scene with his 1980 self-titled debut album winning five Grammy Awards, including – for the first time in Grammy history – the “Big Four” most prestigious awards: Record of the Year (for the single “Sailing”), Album of the Year, Song of the Year (“Sailing”), and Best New Artist. In a career spanning more than four decades, Cross has sold more than 12 million albums. His music has garnered five Grammys, an Oscar, a Golden Globe, an Emmy nomination and five Top 10 singles.
The Romantics formally became a band on Valentine’s Day, 1977. Bred on the streets of Detroit’s east side, they were inspired by American Roots Rock, the British Invasion and their hometown music scene. Nearly 50 years later, they are still celebrated for having created some of the most influential and beloved rock of all time. Known for their MTV video hits including “What I Like About You,” “Talking In Your Sleep,” and “One In A Million,” along with fan favorites “Rock You Up,” and ”When I Look In Your Eyes”.
Their hits are a staple on classic, new wave and contemporary terrestrial rock radio, as well as numerous television commercials (Budweiser, Toyota), movie soundtracks (Shrek, Grown Ups 1&2, Five Nights at Freddy’s) and hit series (Stranger Things). The Romantics have also been enjoying airplay courtesy of Little Steven’s Underground Garage radio show on Sirius XM, 80’s on 8,1st Wave and Classic Vinyl. The Romantics – Wally Palmar on Lead Vocals, Coz Canler on Lead Guitar, Bruce Witkin on Bass, Joey Malone on Guitar, and Mike Rizzi on Drums – are currently touring across The World in 2025 and 2026.
Confirmed appearances are:
7/15 Bethel, NY Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
7/16 Saratoga Springs, NY Saratoga Performing Arts Center
7/18 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
7/19 Wantagh, NY Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
7/21 Boston, MA Leader Bank Pavilion
7/23 Bangor, ME Maine Savings Amphitheater
7/25 Syracuse, NY Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview
7/26 Philadelphia, PA TD Pavilion at Highmark Mann
7/28 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
7/29 Raleigh, NC Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
7/31 West Palm Beach, FL iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
8/01 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/02 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
8/04 Orange Beach, AL The Wharf
8/05 Brandon, MS Brandon Amphitheater
8/07 Houston, TX The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
8/08 Austin, TX Germania Insurance Amphitheater
8/10 Albuquerque, NM Isleta Amphitheater
8/11 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre
8/12 Chula Vista, CA North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/14 Long Beach, CA Long Beach Amphitheater
8/15 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre
8/16 Wheatland, CA Toyota Amphitheatre
8/18 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre
8/19 Bend, OR Hayden Homes Amphitheater
8/21 Salt Lake City, UT Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
8/22 Denver, CO Ball Arena
8/24 Kansas City, MO Morton Amphitheater
8/26 Shakopee, MN Mystic Lake Amphitheater
8/28 Grand Rapids, MI Acrisure Amphitheater
8/29 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre
8/30 Toronto, ON RBC Amphitheatre
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Gnarls Barkley Announce 2026 ‘To Whom It Still Concerns’ Tour
Today, multi-GRAMMY-winning duo Gnarls Barkley announce their 2026 ‘To Whom It Still Concerns’ Tour, a nine-city North American headline run marking their first tour in 18 years.
Promoted by Live Nation, the tour kicks off Thursday, November 5 at The Masonic in San Francisco. The run will make stops in Atlanta, Boston, Toronto and more before wrapping Saturday, November 28 at House of Blues in Chicago.
The announcement follows the release of Atlanta, the duo’s third and final album and their first project in 18 years. Known for their boundary-defying blend of soul, hip-hop, rock, psychedelia and pop, Gnarls Barkley achieved global success with their chart-topping 2006 single, “Crazy.”
“The Gnarls Barkley ‘To Whom It Still Concerns’ Tour operates like an open book, exploring the universal matters of life, death and everything in between,” says CeeLo Green. “These songs are the silver lining to an otherwise sad story. Come, and let’s celebrate together the beautiful madness of it all.”
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with a Citi and Spotify presale (details below) beginning on Monday, September 21 followed by the artist presale on Wednesday, September 23. General onsale begins on Thursday, September 24 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com
PRESALE: To participate in the Gnarls Barkeley Artist Presale on Wednesday, September 23 at 10am local, you must sign up at https://signup.livenation.com by Sunday, September 20 at 10pm ET. No codes are needed – access is tied to your account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. Working in partnership with Ticketmaster, extra protections will be in place to help block bad actors from signing up for the Artist Presale. Some fans may be asked to complete a quick selfie check, or in rare cases, provide an ID via Persona to sign up. Find out more about security checks here.
CITI: Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning Monday, September 23 at 10am local time to Tuesday, September 22 at 10pm local time through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete presale details visit www.citientertainment.com.
SPOTIFY RESERVED: Introducing Reserved, brought to you by Spotify. For the first time, eligible Spotify Premium top fans will have tickets to their favorite artist’s show set aside for them to purchase before they go on sale to the general public. Reserved is a Spotify Premium benefit that turns real fandom into first access. Visit Spotify.com/Reserved to learn more.
Gnarls Barkley’s Reserved by Spotify tickets may be available to eligible US Spotify Premium subscribers through Ticketmaster. Eligible fans will be notified by Spotify via email and app notification, and will have the opportunity to purchase up to two tickets before the general on-sale.
TO WHOM IT STILL CONCERNS 2026 TOUR DATES:
Thu, Nov 5 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic
Sat, Nov 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern
Tue, Nov 10 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Fri, Nov 13 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Sun, Nov 15 – Boston, MA – House of Blues
Thu, Nov 19 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore Silver Spring
Sun, Nov 22 – Toronto, ON – HISTORY
Tue, Nov 24 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza
Sat, Nov 28 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
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Nick Cannon Brings Wild ’N Out Live: The Next Generation To Arenas This Fall
Multi-hyphenate entertainer Nick Cannon announced today the return of Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ’N Out Live: The Next Generation, bringing a new era of the iconic comedy and music franchise to arenas across North America this fall for its biggest tour yet.
Promoted by Live Nation, the 20-city tour kicks off on November 10 at Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA, making stops in Inglewood, Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix, Dallas, Houston, Birmingham, Miami, Tampa, Atlanta, Charlotte, Atlantic City, Hartford, Newark, Baltimore, Toronto, Detroit, Indianapolis and more before wrapping up at United Center in Chicago, IL on December 17.
For more than two decades, Wild ‘N Out has remained one of television’s most influential comedy franchises, seamlessly blending improv comedy, hip-hop, celebrity guests and audience participation into a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience. Now entering its 22nd season, the franchise has become a cultural phenomenon, helping launch the careers of comedians including Kevin Hart, Pete Davidson, Katt Williams, DC Young Fly and Mikey Day, while welcoming hundreds of celebrity guests spanning music, sports, television and film.
Now, fans will have the chance to experience that same energy live as Nick Cannon Presents: Wild ’N Out Live: The Next Generation takes over arenas across North America. Each stop will feature the signature games, freestyle battles, special celebrity guests, live performances and audience interaction that have become synonymous with the Wild ‘N Outexperience, bringing the show’s signature energy from the screen to the stage.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with an Artist presale (details below) beginning on Tuesday, September 22 at 10am local time. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning on Thursday, September 24 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.
PRESALE: To participate in the Wild ‘N Out Artist Presale on Thursday, September 17 at 12 pm PT you must sign up at https://signup.livenation.com/wildnout by Sunday, September 20 at 11:59 pm PT. No codes are needed – access is tied to your account, and anyone who signs up can join the sale. Working in partnership with Ticketmaster, extra protections will be in place to help block bad actors from signing up for the Artist Presale. Some fans may be asked to complete a quick selfie check, or in rare cases, provide an ID via Persona to sign up. Find out more about security checks here.
WILD ‘N OUT LIVE NEW GENERATION TOUR DATES:
Tue, Nov. 10 – Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena
Thu, Nov. 12 – Inglewood, CA – Intuit Dome
Sat, Nov. 14 – Las Vegas, NV – Michelob ULTRA Arena
Sun, Nov. 15 – San Diego, CA – Viejas Arena
Tue, Nov. 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Mortgage Matchup Center
Thu, Nov. 19 – Dallas, TX – American Airlines Center
Sat, Nov. 21 – Houston, TX – Toyota Center
Tue, Nov. 24 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC
Sat, Nov. 28 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center
Mon, Nov. 30 – Tampa, FL – Benchmark International Arena
Tue, Dec. 1 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena
Wed, Dec. 2 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
Fri, Dec. 4 – Atlantic City, NJ – Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall
Sat, Dec. 5 – Hartford, CT – PeoplesBank Arena
Tue, Dec. 8 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center
Wed, Dec. 9 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
Fri, Dec. 11 – Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena
Sun, Dec. 13 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena
Tue, Dec. 15 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Thu, Dec. 17 – Chicago, IL – United Center