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Bad Bunny brought pure joy, culture, and celebration to late-night television as he surprised fans by crashing Jimmy Fallon’s monologue on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, turning the studio into a full-blown parranda in honor of his historic win at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

The unexpected moment, now being dubbed a “Fallon Flashback” by fans, came just days after Bad Bunny made headlines for winning Best Música Urbana Album and delivering a powerful acceptance speech that sparked widespread conversation. Rather than letting the celebration fade, the global superstar chose to keep the party going — Puerto Rico style.

As Jimmy began his monologue, the familiar sound of festive instruments suddenly filled the studio. Moments later, Bad Bunny appeared alongside a group of musicians, smiling widely as he launched into a lively parranda — a traditional Puerto Rican musical gathering often associated with holidays, community, and joyful surprises.

The audience immediately erupted into cheers.

Jimmy, visibly stunned and laughing, played along as Bad Bunny took over the stage, dancing, singing, and spreading infectious energy throughout the studio. What started as a typical monologue quickly transformed into a cultural celebration, blending comedy, music, and spontaneity.

“I guess we’re doing this now!” Jimmy joked, as he joined in clapping and moving to the rhythm.

Bad Bunny later explained that the surprise parranda was his way of thanking fans and celebrating not just his Grammy win, but Puerto Rican culture as a whole.

“This is how we celebrate at home,” Bad Bunny said. “When something good happens, we bring the music, we bring the people, and we share the joy.”

First Look: Bad Bunny Co-Hosts Monday's "Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon"

The moment resonated deeply with viewers, especially those familiar with the tradition. Parrandas are rooted in community and togetherness, often involving groups of musicians showing up unannounced to spread cheer — making it the perfect metaphor for Bad Bunny’s unexpected appearance.

Social media quickly lit up with clips of the segment.

“Bad Bunny turning Fallon into a parranda is the energy we all need,” one fan wrote.

Another added, “Only Bad Bunny could win a Grammy and then celebrate like this. Cultural icon.”

Trevor Noah surprises Bad Bunny by singing one of his songs in Spanish with a live band [VIDEO]

The appearance also highlighted Bad Bunny’s unique relationship with Jimmy Fallon. Over the years, the two have shared several viral moments, from comedic sketches to musical collaborations, making Bad Bunny one of the show’s most beloved recurring guests.

For Bad Bunny, the parranda was more than a fun stunt.

It was a continuation of the message he shared at the Grammys: pride in identity, love for his people, and the importance of joy in the face of division.

His Grammy win marked another milestone in a career that has already shattered countless records and barriers for Latin music. From selling out stadiums worldwide to topping global charts with Spanish-language albums, Bad Bunny has become one of the most influential artists on the planet.

Host Jimmy Fallon and guest co-host Bad Bunny during an interview on... News Photo - Getty Images

Yet moments like the parranda remind fans why he remains so relatable.

Despite massive fame, he continues to center his culture, roots, and community in everything he does.

Jimmy closed the segment by congratulating Bad Bunny again on his historic win, thanking him for “bringing the party” and joking that his monologue may never recover.

But for viewers, the chaotic, joyful interruption was exactly what made the moment special.

And in true parranda fashion, it turned a regular night of television into an unforgettable celebration of music, culture, and triumph.

 

 

 

On one of music’s biggest nights of the year, Alex Warren stood before millions at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, not just as a nominee, but as a symbol of resilience — turning a technical glitch into a testament of heart.

Alex Warren Grammy Performance: What Happened

Warren, 25, performed his breakout hit “Ordinary” during a Best New Artist medley of the evening’s most exciting young talents. But just as millions tuned in to witness his Grammy debut, his in-ear monitors malfunctioned, throwing him momentarily off-beat. The audience watched him rip out the faulty earpiece, regroup, and power through the rest of his performance — an unforgettable demonstration of professionalism under pressure.

Although he didn’t take home the Best New Artist prize — ultimately won by Olivia Dean — Warren’s presence was one of the talk of the night: not for a trophy, but for grace under fire. Fans and fellow artists alike rallied online after the performance, applauding him for finishing strong despite the setback.


‘This Would Only Happen to Me’: A Viral Moment of Honesty

Shortly after the show, Warren took to social media to share exactly what went wrong: a candid TikTok video featuring the distorted sound he heard through his faulty monitors, captioned with his trademark self-deprecating humor, “This would only happen to me…” — a line that quickly trended among fans.

Comments from industry names — from Ryan Tedder to Demi Lovato — poured in, praising his talent and composure in a moment that could have easily derailed a young artist’s confidence.


The Road He Took: From Hard Times to Hit Songs

Long before Grammy buzz and sold-out shows, Warren’s journey was marked by struggle. His early life was shaped by loss and instability: he lost his father to cancer at age nine, and years later experienced homelessness as a teen, living in his car while chasing a dream that once seemed impossibly distant.

Ordinary singer Alex Warren was homeless and sleeping in friends' cars - now he's number one

Instead of giving up, Warren documented his life through social media and impromptu singing clips — recognizable scenes filmed in places like gym bathrooms and borrowed spaces that eventually won him a grassroots audience. That online foothold led to collaborations, steady growth, and a pivotal move into a creator collective — a step that helped launch him into the mainstream spotlight.

In a recent interview, he said he wasn’t always the best singer in the room — his unique rasp and tone once earned skepticism from his own choir teacher. But that difference became part of his signature sound, a reminder that authenticity can outweigh convention.


A Night to Remember — and a Career Just Beginning

Though the Grammy stage didn’t deliver an award, it offered something deeper: proof that Warren can handle the pressure of the world’s biggest spotlight and turn adversity into connection with fans. His performance — glitch and all — may well be remembered as the moment he transitioned from viral sensation to serious musician with real staying power.

As the Grammys celebrate excellence in music, Warren’s story — from loss and uncertainty to a live stage at music’s grandest awards — embodies the very spirit of perseverance his song “Ordinary” so beautifully captures.

 

Cynthia Erivo kicked off the 2025 Tony Awards with a spectacular musical number that brought those in the audience to their feet.

Opening the ceremony honoring the best of Broadway, the Wicked star, 38, commanded the stage at New York City’s Radio City Music Hall.

The sequence opened with a camera following Erivo out of her dressing room as she made her way to the stage and encountered Oprah Winfrey, who advised her, “Be yourself.”

Wearing a glittery red dress with a white collar, Erivo then sang an original number with lyrics including, “It’s our stories and our songs that let us soar.” The actress was joined by an ensemble of robed choir members.

The musical moment honored many of this year’s Tony contenders with shoutouts, including Gypsy‘s Audra McDonald, Good Night, and Good Luck‘s George Clooney, The Picture of Dorian Gray‘s Sarah Snook and Cole Escola’s play Oh, Mary!

Kristin Chenoweth, Aaron Tveit, Adam Lambert and more even joined in the fun when Erivo brought the microphone into the audience.

Erivo is no stranger to the Tonys, having won a statuette in 2016 for her lead performance in a revival of The Color Purple, her Broadway debut. The London-born actress previously starred on the West End in The Umbrellas of CherbourgI Can’t Sing and Sister Act.

Theo Wargo/Getty Cynthia Erivo performs onstage at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8

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Cynthia Erivo performs onstage at the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 8

“I am so proud and excited to take on this glorious honor,” Erivo said in a statement when her hosting gig was announced. “I am looking forward to ushering the theater community at large through a night that celebrates the wonderful performances we have witnessed throughout the year. I hope I can rise to the occasion.”

Past Tony Award ceremony hosts include Neil Patrick Harris, Rosie O’Donnell, Hugh Jackman, and, for the last three years in a row, Ariana DeBose.

This year’s Tony nominations, announced May 1, made first-time nominees out of George Clooney, Nicole Scherzinger, Daniel Dae Kim, Sarah Snook, Cole Escola and more.

Kevin Mazur/Getty Cynthia Erivo at the Tony Awards red carpet on June 8

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Cynthia Erivo at the Tony Awards red carpet on June 8

Some of the greatest moments in comedy aren’t written. They happen in the uncomfortable space where something goes wrong — or appears to go wrong — and instinct takes over.

During one rehearsal, Tim Conway casually announced that he had forgotten all his lines. No drama. No apology. Just a simple statement delivered with that familiar calm that usually meant trouble was coming.

Across from him stood Harvey Korman, a master of precision, timing, and carefully built reactions. Harvey panicked.
“What are you going to do on stage?” he asked, already imagining disaster.

Tim thought for a moment, then answered honestly:
“You just perform like normal. I’ll… walk across.”

It sounded ridiculous. And vague. And dangerous.

That night, the sketch began as planned. Harvey launched into the scene, committed and serious, delivering every line with professional focus. Then, without warning, Tim Conway calmly walked across the stage. He didn’t speak. He didn’t gesture. He didn’t acknowledge anyone. He simply passed through the scene like a man who had wandered into the wrong room.

The audience laughed.

A few minutes later, Tim did it again. Same walk. Same silence. Bigger laughter.

By the third time, the crowd was roaring. Harvey tried to hold it together — shoulders shaking, eyes watering, every ounce of discipline being tested. Eventually, he lost the battle. He laughed so hard that he forgot his own lines, collapsing into the very chaos he had feared.

And that was the brilliance of Tim Conway.

He understood something rare: that comedy doesn’t always come from doing more. Sometimes it comes from doing less. From patience. From silence. From allowing the other performer — and the audience — to fill in the absurdity themselves.

Harvey Korman once admitted that Tim was the most dangerous partner he ever worked with. Not because Tim tried to steal scenes, but because he dismantled them quietly, one innocent step at a time.

In that moment, “forgetting the script” wasn’t a mistake.
It was the joke.

Grammy-nominated singer Adam Lambert has sold his 4-bedroom, 5,000-square-foot Los Angeles estate for $6.2 million. Take a look. By David Caraccio Singer and actor Adam Lambert has waved goodbye to his super chic Beverly Hills, California, estate for $6.2 million and is passing it on to new owners who too will fawn over its epic views. “Hollywood Hills perfection,” the description on Zillow said of the four-bedroom, six-bathroom, 5,028-square-foot property. The primary suite in the Los Angeles estate is elegant, cool and seductive, with walls of glass opening to city views, two plush walk-in closets and a jaw-dropping bathroom. Christopher Amitrano / CS8 Photo “This gated Sunset Strip stunner is sited on an expansive lot complete with a drive on motor court and a glorious large yard with swimming pool, spa, outdoor kitchen and firepit,” the listing says. The kitchen is “pure drama” with a large stone island and modern light fixtures like floating works of art, the listing states. Christopher Amitrano / CS8 Photo Built in 1952, the home has clearly been updated to reflect modern decor and style, which includes four bedroom suites, a workout room and an open floor plan that includes moving glass walls in the living room, the listing says. The gated 6,000-square-foot Sunset Strip stunner sits on an expansive hillside lot with a large yard and swimming pool, spa, outdoor kitchen and firepit. Christopher Amitrano / CS8 Photo Other features, per the listing, include: Chef’s kitchen “Seductive” primary suite Swimming pool Dramatic views The listing was held by Greg Holcomb of Carolwood Estates. The buyers were represented by Dennis DeWalt and Brandon Meneses of The Beverly Hills Estates. The home on North Kings Road in Los Angeles has six bedrooms and four bathrooms. Christopher Amitrano / CS8 Photo Lambert is best known for being a contestant on “American Idol” and most recently taking on Broadway in “Cabaret.” Next, he’s starring opposite “Wicked” star Cynthia Erivo in “Jesus Christ Superstar,” Variety reported.

 

But just weeks later, the story took a turn no one was prepared for.

Snoop Dogg, Cori Broadus

Snoop Dogg, Cori Broadus

Cori Broadus, Snoop Dogg’s daughter, shared devastating news on Instagram that quietly shook fans and the hip-hop icon’s extended family. Her words revealed a loss that unfolded after a brief but intense medical battle.

Cori Broadus | instagram.com/princessbroadus/

Cori Broadus | instagram.com/princessbroadus/

In an earlier post, Cori had written, “She’s home. Thank you for every prayer, every message, every ounce of love. God heard them all.” At the time, it sounded like the ending everyone was hoping for.

The baby girl, lovingly referred to as Codi, had spent time in the hospital shortly after birth. While details were kept private, the relief was clear when Cori announced her return home.

Just 20 days later, that relief was replaced with grief.

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“Monday, I lost the love of my life. My Codi,” Cori wrote in a black-and-white photo showing her cradling her newborn in a hospital room. The post was simple, raw, and impossible to read without pausing.

Cori Broadus | instagram.com/princessbroadus/

Cori Broadus | instagram.com/princessbroadus/

She later added another update, admitting how unreal everything felt: “20 days later?! dawg im sick.” The shock was evident — not just sadness, but disbelief that everything changed so quickly.

Cori Broadus | instagram.com/princessbroadus/

Cori Broadus | instagram.com/princessbroadus/

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Friends, family, and supporters flooded her page with messages of love and prayer. Monica Denise reposted the image with the message, “We are covering you and nephew with love and prayers daily… We love you.”

Cori Broadus | instagram.com/princessbroadus/

Cori Broadus | instagram.com/princessbroadus/

In the midst of mourning, Cori also shared a mirror selfie with the caption “Damn church,” a quiet reminder that life keeps moving even when grief refuses to.

Cori Broadus | instagram.com/princessbroadus/

Cori Broadus | instagram.com/princessbroadus/

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The loss of Snoop Dogg’s granddaughter has resonated far beyond the family. Fans who followed the journey — from worry, to relief, to heartbreak — expressed sorrow at how suddenly hope turned into tragedy.

No cause of death has been publicly shared, and the family has not disclosed further details at this time.

For now, Cori’s words say more than any explanation could. A baby who was finally home, a future imagined, and a goodbye that came far too soon.

Post Malone led an all-star tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during the 2026 Grammy Awards, taking the stage alongside Watt, Slash, Duff McKagan and Chad Smith during the In Memoriam montage.

Malone performed a rendition of “War Pigs” with Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. Osbourne’s widow, Sharon Osbourne, and their children Kelly and Jack watched from the audience in tears as Malone sang the iconic anti-war protest song by Black Sabbath. The track is the opening song from the band’s second studio album, “Paranoid,” released in 1970.

All of the musicians who appeared during the tribute had previously collaborated with Osbourne. Post Malone recorded duets with the Black Sabbath frontman on the songs “Take What You Want” and “It’s a Raid,” while Watt served as executive producer on Osbourne’s final two albums, 2020’s “Ordinary Man” and 2022’s “Patient Number 9.” Slash featured Osbourne on the 2010 track “Crucify the Dead,” and McKagan and Smith contributed to his last records.

Osbourne died in July 2025 at age 76 after a yearslong struggle with Parkinson’s disease. He had performed just weeks earlier at what was billed as Black Sabbath’s final concert, a festival titled “Back to the Beginning” in the band’s hometown of Birmingham, England. The event featured a five-song solo set and four-song Sabbath set, as well as tributes from Slayer, Tool, Billy Corgan, Tom Morello, Sammy Hagar and others.

The Grammys tribute to Osbourne follows a separate all-star tribute that took place at the MTV Video Music Awards in September. During that performance, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler joined forces with British singer Yungblud for a three-song set that included covers of “Crazy Train,” the 1972 ballad “Changes” and the closer “Mama I’m Coming Home.”

Since his death, Osbourne’s life was commemorated with the October release of the documentary “No Escape From Now” on Paramount Plus, chronicling his health issues over the past six years. In the film, Osbourne is shown struggling with chronic pain after a 2019 fall and numerous surgeries, as well as his battle with Parkinson’s disease.

He was the only one sitting when it was over, rubbing his eyes in disbelief.

Bad Bunny had made history by winning album of the year for “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” the first time a Spanish-language album took home the Recording Academy’s top prize.

Next stop: Super Bowl.

While that emotional win for the Puerto Rican superstar is hard to top, there were some other great moments from the 3 1/2-hour telecast, like when Cher nearly forgot to announce the winner of record of the year.

Justin Bieber stripped his set down, while Lady Gaga added some manic energy and Ozzy Osbourne was honored with a heavy metal classic complete with exploding fire.

Here are some of the night’s notable moments:

A pair of high energy performances by Bruno Mars and Rosé to start the show and one by Lady Gaga halfway through kept hearts pumping.

Mars and Rosé — from the K-pop group Blackpink — performed “APT.,” one the biggest hits of the year, a song inspired by a South Korean drinking game.

She wore a white tank top, black slacks and a tie, while he matched the color scheme in a dark suit, tie and with his guitar slung with a checkerboard strap. There was plenty of jumping, shredding and smoke — a raucous opening.

Lady Gaga later took it to the weird, singing “Abracadabra” in a feather-festooned costume from inside a basket-like headpiece. She used a gnarly cane, played some synths, twitched and nailed a more rock-funk version of her song.

Lady Gaga would take home the trophy for best pop vocal album. Mars would return to the stage for his latest single, “I Just Might.”

Sabrina Carpenter turned the Grammys into a busy airport during her performance of “Manchild” — and it soared.

Playing her sexpot, tongue-in-cheek best, the singer-songwriter wore white hot pants, a white neckerchief and a white captain’s hat emblazoned with SCA — presumably for Sabrina Carpenter Airlines — as she strutted across a stage filled with baggage carousels and dancers, even signing into an intercom at one point and using a pair of traffic wands used on runways.

“Hey Grammys, how ya doing? It’s your captain Sabrina speaking,” she said.

The dancers included an astronaut, a UPS worker, a firefighter and an ER doctor. Carpenter ended her overflowing set on a baggage cart and then went into a plane fuselage holding a live dove.

Among those shown grooving along was best new artist nominee Olivia Dean. It was the second straight Grammy appearance by Carpenter, a nominee for best new artist last year.

Taking note of what worked last year, the Grammys once again leaned on the best new artist category to spark the crowd. They were clumped into a block and despite their various styles, it showed the future of music is in good hands.

The Los Angeles-based band the Marías started with some shimmery, bilingual dream-pop of “No One Noticed Me” before influencer-turned-pop-artist Addison Rae was shown on the back of a moving truck entering the Crypto.com Arena, jumping off to deliver a sweaty, sultry “Fame Is a Gun.”

That led to the six-piece girl group Katseye with their high-energy “Gnarly” as they danced into the arena with gymnastics and booty-shaking. They gave way to Leon Thomas’ guitar-driven “Mutt” and then Alex Warren took a microphone from a popcorn vendor and walked through the aisles for his “Ordinary,” shrugging off what seemed like earpiece difficulties, before being hoisted into the air on a platform.

The British powerhouse Lola Young took the baton, seated at a piano to sing “Messy,” before Olivia Dean, the old-soul British singer-songwriter, gave an exuberant version of her “Man I Need.” The moody pop star sombr ended the block by being lowered onto the stage in a spangly jumpsuit to sing “12 to 12.”

Chappell Roan, last year’s category winner, then anointed her successor — Dean.

Justin Bieber, alone on the Grammy stage in just a pair of shimmering gray boxers shorts and gray socks gave a mesmerizing, somber performance of his “Yukon.”

A guitar slung across his back, the shirtless Bieber programed his song first and then sang along, eyes often closed, opposite a full-size mirror. It was a nod to the way Ed Sheeran has shown audiences how to make a hit song with just looped instruments and a voice.

“One wrong move, and we would have had to put the show on OnlyFans,” Noah later joked.

Bieber’s darkly, moody set didn’t feature any background graphics, musicians or stage decor, and he ended it simply by walking off the stage. It was a performance in stark contrast to the night’s highly produced sets, like Tyler, the Creator, who performed with a sports car, gushing water and explosions.

Hailey Bieber, his wife, liked it, swaying and snapping her fingers.

Justin, a one-time child star who was discovered on YouTube at the age of 12, returned to the Grammys this year at age 31 after a four-year absence as a new father.

Usually, in memoriam sections are staid affairs, with a harp and a sad song. Not this year.

Post Malone, Chad Smith, Duff McKagan, Slash and Andrew Watt belted a rocking version of Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” in honor of Ozzy Osbourne, compete with fire bursts and plenty of leather. Osbourne’s wife, Sharon, and kids Kelly and Jack, seemed deeply moved.

Ms. Lauryn Hill led the tributes to D’Angelo with versions of “Nothing Even Matters,” “Brown Sugar,” “Lady,” “Devils Pie,” “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” and ”Africa” with such singers as Raphael Saadiq, Jon Batiste and Anthony Hamilton.

Hill then pivoted to a tribute to Roberta Flack, with “First Time Ever I Saw Your Face” “Compared to What,” “Closer I Get To You,” “Where Is the Love,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love” and “Killing Me Softly with His Song” featuring John Legend, Chaka Khan, Leon Bridges and Wyclef Jean.

Add to that list a performance of “Trailblazer” by Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson — as well as pre-recorded tributes to Brian Wilson from Bruce Springsteen and one to Bob Weir from John Mayer — and it was a stacked, rollicking goodbye to some musical giants.

Sharon Osbourne, along with her children Kelly Osbourne and Jack Osbourne, were overcome with emotion at the 2026 Grammy Awards as a powerful tribute honored the late Ozzy Osbourne during the show’s In Memoriam segment.

The moving moment unfolded as a montage celebrating artists who passed away over the last year filled the giant screens inside the arena. When Ozzy’s image appeared, accompanied by clips from his legendary career and a haunting musical tribute, cameras quickly cut to Sharon, Kelly, and Jack in the audience. All three were visibly emotional, wiping away tears as they held onto one another.

For the Osbourne family, the tribute carried immense personal weight. Ozzy, often referred to as the Prince of Darkness, died six months ago, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that reshaped heavy metal and rock music forever. From his pioneering work with Black Sabbath to his groundbreaking solo career, Ozzy’s influence stretched across decades and generations.

Ozzy Osbourne's family breaks down in tears watching moving Grammys tribute to late Black Sabbath rocker - Yahoo News UK

As the music swelled and archival footage played, Sharon bowed her head, clearly struggling to contain her emotions. Kelly clutched her mother’s hand, while Jack stared toward the stage, his eyes glistening. The raw display of grief resonated deeply with viewers at home and inside the venue.

The In Memoriam segment has long been one of the most emotional parts of the Grammys, but this year’s tribute to Ozzy felt especially poignant. The performance celebrated not only his musical achievements, but also his larger-than-life personality, rebellious spirit, and impact on countless artists who followed in his footsteps.

Throughout his career, Ozzy became more than a rock star. He became a cultural icon, known for his unmistakable voice, dark humor, and unapologetic individuality. Despite numerous struggles with health and addiction over the years, he continued to create, perform, and inspire until the end.

Ozzy Osbourne's family breaks down in tears watching moving Grammys tribute to late Black Sabbath rocker - Yahoo News UK

For Sharon, who managed Ozzy’s career for decades and stood by him through every high and low, seeing her husband honored on music’s biggest stage was both heartbreaking and validating. Friends of the family have said Sharon has been privately grieving, and her emotional reaction at the Grammys offered a rare glimpse into the depth of her loss.

Kelly and Jack, who grew up in the public eye thanks to their family’s fame and the success of The Osbournes reality series, have both spoken openly about how close they were to their father. Seeing Ozzy’s legacy celebrated in such a grand way appeared to stir a mix of pride and sorrow.

Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne break down in tears over Ozzy tribute at 2026 Grammys 'In Memoriam' | Daily Mail Online

Social media quickly lit up with messages of support for the Osbourne family. Fans shared clips of the moment, calling it “gut-wrenching,” “beautiful,” and “a reminder of how much Ozzy meant to the world.” Many praised the Grammys for giving Ozzy the recognition he deserved, while also expressing sympathy for Sharon, Kelly, and Jack.

The tribute served as a reminder that behind every legend is a family left to grieve.

 

While Ozzy Osbourne may be gone, his music and influence will live on forever. His songs continue to echo through arenas, headphones, and the hearts of fans around the world.

As the In Memoriam segment concluded, Sharon, Kelly, and Jack received a wave of quiet support from those seated nearby. It was a moment of collective remembrance — for a legend lost, and for a family still learning how to live without him.

Brian May says Queen will not tour the United States again, citing safety concerns and a belief that the country has fundamentally changed since the band’s heyday.

“America is a dangerous place at the moment, so you have to take that into account,” May, the band’s lead guitarist, told the Daily Mail in comments published this week. “It’s very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America, and we love it, but it’s not what it was. Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment.”

The remarks appear to close the door on any future U.S. concerts by Queen, which last toured North America in 2023 with singer Adam Lambert, concluding a global run that ended in Tokyo in early 2024.

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May, now 78, had previously expressed enthusiasm about a possibleresidency at Sphere in Las Vegas, telling Rolling Stone last year that the venue had his “mind working” and that discussions were underway.

Those plans now appear shelved. Rolling Stone reported that May’s comments followed the deaths of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota involving immigration officials, adding to his concerns about safety.

Queen’s relationship with the United States has been central to the band’s legacy. While formed in Britain, the group achieved some of its earliest and biggest breakthroughs on American radio and stages in the 1970s and ’80s, touring extensively and cementing its reputation as an arena-filling act with hits like “We Will Rock You,” “We Are the Champions” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.”

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May said the band’s future remains uncertain, though he did not rule out performing again elsewhere.

“Never say never about not coming back,” he said. “I don’t know when Queen will be back on stage — it’s an unknown. We’ll take it day by day.”