CBS Honors Cyndi Lauper's Legacy in Star-Studded Grammy Tribute as Pop Icon Bids Farewell to Touring

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CBS is making headlines with the announcement of a major Grammy tribute special dedicated to Cyndi Lauper, solidifying her status as a pop and cultural icon. According to CBS and coverage by Hits Daily Double and ABC Audio, the network will air A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper Live from the Hollywood Bowl on October 5. The event was filmed over two nights as Lauper wrapped up her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun farewell tour, a detail with real long-term significance as it marks her official transition away from large-scale touring. The special is expected to be a star-studded affair—confirmed appearances include Joni Mitchell, Cher, John Legend, SZA, Mickey Guyton, and Trombone Shorty, while video tributes from artists such as Brandi Carlile will further highlight Lauper’s influence across genres. Paramount Plus Premium subscribers will have access to the broadcast in real time with CBS viewers while others can stream it the next day, ensuring wide public exposure.

The special not only represents a celebration of Lauper’s musical legacy but also draws fresh attention to her role as a trailblazer for women in pop, with collaborators and fans across generations paying homage on stage and on social media. She has been trending on multiple platforms since the announcement, with thousands of users sharing memories of her hits, concert moments, and her visible activism. The biggest headline this week remains CBS’s Grammy tribute announcement, which industry insiders view as an honor reserved for artists whose impact is both enduring and culturally transformative.

There have also been recent interviews reverberating through the press and fan circles. American Songwriter and AOL highlighted Lauper’s emotional revelation about the inspiration behind her song The Dance, tying it to a scene from the film Peggy Sue Got Married and offering a rare look into her songwriting process—a detail that amplifies her reputation for emotional candor and artistic vulnerability. While there is some speculation online regarding possible new collaborations launching in the wake of the tribute’s media buzz, no credible source has verified any upcoming studio projects for Lauper in the immediate future.

Business-wise, there are no major new ventures or partnerships confirmed, but observers note that the heightened publicity is expected to further boost her catalog streams and memorabilia sales. The Grammy tribute and farewell tour thus stand as the pivotal developments this week, deeply shaping Lauper’s public narrative and legacy as she moves into the next chapter of her career.

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Episode Transcript

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CBS is making headlines with the announcement of a major
Grammy Tribute special dedicated to Cindy Lauper, solidifying her status
as a pop and cultural icon. According to CBS and
coverage by Hits Daily Double and ABC Audio, the network
will air a Grammy Salute to Cindy Lauper live from
the Hollywood Bowl on October fifth. The event was filmed

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over two nights as Lapper wrapped up her Girls Just
On to have Fun Farewell tour, a detail with real
long term significance as it marks her official transition away
from large scale touring. The special is expected to be
a star studded affair. Confirmed appearances include Jomy Mitchell, Cher,
John Legend, Scissor, Mickey Guiton, and Trombone Shory, while video

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tributes from artists such as Brandy Carlyle will further highlight
Lapper's influence across genres. Paramount Plus Premium subscribers will have
access to the broadcast in real time with CBS viewers,
while others can stream it the next day, ensuring wide
public exposure. The special not only represents a celebration of

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Lapper's musical legacy, but also draws fresh attention to her
role as a trailblazer for women in pop, with collaborators
and fans across generations paying homage on stage and on
social media. She has been trending on multiple platforms since
the announcement, with thousands of users sharing memories of her hits,
concert moments, and her visible activism. The biggest headline this

(01:30):
week remains CBS's Grammy Tribute announcement, which industry insiders view
as an honor reserved for artists whose impact is both
enduring and culturally transformative. There have also been recent interviews
reverberating through the press and fan circles. American songwriter and
Aol highlighted Lapper's emotional revelation about the inspiration behind her

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song The Dance, tying it to a scene from the
film Peggy Sue Got Married and offering a rare look
into her songwriting process, a detail that amplifies her reputation
for emotional candor and artistic vulnerability. While there is some
speculation online regarding possible new collaborations launching in the wake
of the tribute's media buzz, no credible source has verified

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any upcoming studio projects for Lapper. In the immediate future.
Business Wise, there are no major new ventures or partnerships confirmed,
but observers note that the heightened publicity is expected to
further boost your catalog streams and memorabilia sales. The Grammy
tribute and farewell tour thus stand as the pivotal developments
this week, deeply shaping Lauper's public narrative and legacy as

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she moves into the next chapter of her career. And
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