Cyndi Lauper: Unstoppable Icon - Activism, Broadway, and the Rock Hall

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Cyndi Lauper has dominated headlines this week with a potent mix of activism, music milestones, and showbiz legacy moments that remind fans why she remains an icon. The biggest story: Lauper is set to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on November 8, a fitting capstone to a year already stuffed with celebration. CBS and Paramount Plus have marked the occasion with a star-studded televised blowout: A Grammy Salute to Cyndi Lauper: Live from the Hollywood Bowl, airing October 5. The two night taping at the Bowl wrapped up her yearlong Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour and features performances from megastars like Cher, SZA, John Legend, and Joni Mitchell—not to mention a video tribute from Brandi Carlile. According to iHeartRadio and CBS announcements, this event is being promoted as a cultural moment, not just a concert, cementing Lauper’s influence across generations.

Amid the celebrations, Lauper’s activism is as fiery as ever. On September 19, she took to Instagram to stand by her friend Jimmy Kimmel after his public suspension by ABC, posting a Kimmel photo and highlighting his history of charity work and their shared advocacy for fundamental rights. Her post ignited a heated social media debate, with followers sharply divided over both Kimmel’s controversy and Lauper’s outspoken views, especially on abortion rights and healthcare for women in restrictive states. Parade’s coverage noted that while some fans pledged unwavering loyalty, others accused her of being misinformed—a reminder that Lauper’s activism, much like her music, always draws a crowd and a reaction.

In entertainment news, the new Working Girl musical—with a score by Lauper and book by Theresa Rebeck—announced its full cast this week. Pop star JoJo will lead the world premiere at La Jolla Playhouse this fall, and theater insiders are buzzing that this could be Lauper’s next big Broadway smash, her first original since Kinky Boots. Playbill and TheaterMania detailed not only the cast and crew but also how Working Girl may shape Lauper’s long-term theater legacy.

Even Lauper’s former home in Stamford made waves, going on the market for 1.4 million, as reported by AOL—a timely reminder of her songwriting roots and enduring appeal. With her Farewell Tour ending and multiple tributes rolling out, Lauper’s current news cycle is less about nostalgia and more about showing her cultural impact still goes far beyond the charts. Speculation about future special appearances or possible new projects remains unconfirmed, but with her Hall of Fame induction, televised tribute, and ongoing debates about her activism, Cyndi Lauper continues to define what it means to be both a pop legend and a powerful, relevant voice in 2025.

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Episode Transcript

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Cindy Lauper has dominated headlines this week with a potent
mix of activism, music milestones, and show biz legacy moments
that remind fans why she remains an icon. The biggest story,
Lapper is set to be inducted into the Rock and
Roll Hall of Fame on November eighth, a fitting capstone
to a year already stuffed with celebration. CBS and Paramount

(00:23):
Plus have marked the occasion with a star studded televised blowout,
a Grammy Salute to Cindy Laupper Live from the Hollywood Bowl,
airing October fifth. The two night taping at the Bowl
wrapped up her year long Girls Just Want to Have
Fun Farewell tour and features performances from megastars like Cher Scissor,
John Legend, and Joni Mitchell, not to mention a video

(00:45):
tribute from Brandy Carlyle. According to iHeartRadio and CBS announcements,
this event is being promoted as a cultural moment, not
just a concert, cementing Lapper's influence across generations. Amid the celebrations,
Lapper's activism is as fiery as ever. Oneandes de Kay

(01:09):
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Her post ignited a heated social media debate, with followers
sharply divided over both Kimmel's controversy and Lapper's outspoken views,
especially on abortion rights and healthcare for women in restrictive states.

(01:30):
Parades coverage noted that while some fans pledged unwavering loyalty,
others accused her of being misinformed, a reminder that Lapper's activism,
much like her music, always draws a crowd and a reaction.
In entertainment news, the new Working Girl musical, with a
score by Lapper and book by USA Rebeck, announced its
full cast this week. Pop star Jojo will lead the

(01:53):
world premiere at La Joya Playhouse this fall, and theater
insiders are buzzing that this could be Lapper's next, big,
big Broadway smash, her first original since Kinky Boots. Playbill
and Theodoremania detailed not only the cast and crew, but
also how Working Girl may shape Lauper's long term theater legacy.
Even Lauper's former home in Stanford made waves, going on

(02:15):
the market for one point four million, as reported by
aol A timely reminder of her songwriting roots and enduring appeal.
With her farewell tour ending in multiple tributes rolling out,
Lauper's current news cycle is less about nostalgia and more
about showing her cultural impact still goes far beyond the charts.

(02:36):
Speculation about future special appearances or possible new projects remains unconfirmed,
but with her Hall of Fame induction, televised tribute, and
ongoing debates about her activism, Cyndi Lauper continues to define
what it means to be both a pop legend and
a powerful relevant voice in twenty twenty five. And that

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