Wendy Pearl

2 days ago | news.pollstar.com | Wendy Pearl

The star-packed lineup of performers for the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s 2025 Grammy Hall Of Fame Gala has been announced. Tickets are now available for the event which takes place May 16 at The Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. The evening includes standout performers and a rare collaboration with 14-time Grammy winner Emmylou Harris, her Wrecking Ball producer and Grammy winner Daniel Lanois along with jazz drummer Brian Blade.

2 days ago | news.pollstar.com | Wendy Pearl

As venues amplify sustainability practices, enterprising companies are introducing a variety of products designed to help operators reach their green goals. Pollstar has assembled a sample of some of the products currently on the market that are having a positive impact on the environment and the bottom line in housekeeping and concessions. PLEASE, WASH YOUR HANDSSoap2o created a small soap pod that eliminates plastic waste while saving space and time for custodial crews.

3 days ago | news.pollstar.com | Wendy Pearl

Washington, D.C.-based environmental advocacy nonprofit Ocean Conservancy is recruiting sports and entertainment fans to protect the future of the planet through the nonprofit’s new Protect Where We Play initiative. The program leverages the reach and popularity of professional athletes and artists to mobilize fans to support the ocean.

3 days ago | news.pollstar.com | Wendy Pearl

Rapper Lil Wayne announced his first-ever headlining show at Madison Square Garden on June 6. The special performance will coincide with the release of his album Tha Carter VI, giving fans an exclusive first listen to the new music live in New York City. The record is the sixth installment in Tha Carter album collection. Presented by Live Nation, tickets will be available starting with artist pre-sale on April 23. The general on-sale will start April 25 at 10:00 AM local time.

1 week ago | news.pollstar.com | Wendy Pearl

Kevin Cronin, lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist and songwriter for REO Speedwagon, discussed “irreconcilable differences,” karaoke, Irving Azoff and touring in 2025 under a new name during a candid Rainmakers Q&A with CAA Managing Director Rob Light during Pollstar Live!The Q&A started with a video montage including an REO Speedwagon appearance at Live Aid in 1985, and that’s where Light started the 45-minute conversation that was a lifetime in the making.