Cyndi Lauper's Legendary Farewell: Cher, Joni Mitchell & More Join Epic Hollywood Bowl Concert

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Cyndi Lauper just closed out her legendary five-decade career with a spectacular farewell concert at the Hollywood Bowl on August 30, an event instantly dubbed historic by every major outlet from American Songwriter to Parade. Lauper, now 72, was joined on stage by an all-star lineup featuring Cher, Joni Mitchell, SZA, and John Legend, with Trombone Shorty and Jake Wesley Rogers rounding out the celebration. Joni Mitchell’s appearance was especially notable as it marked only her second public performance in 2025, and social media erupted with fans sharing clips and tributes after the stirring duet of Mitchell’s classic Carey. John Legend lent his voice to Time After Time, sending the crowd into nostalgic excitement, while SZA’s collaboration on True Colors drew widespread acclaim online.

As the night reached its peak, Cher came out for the iconic closer Girls Just Want to Have Fun, a moment Parade described as "sending social media into a frenzy," with videos going viral and fans on X marveling at the star power on stage. The aftermath was pure celebration: fireworks, confetti, and flowers for both Lauper and Cher, who cheekily crowned Lauper "the queen" before handing the bouquet back with a smile. Even Cher seemed awestruck, acknowledging the gravity of this pop culture moment.

All major outlets highlighted the significance of this farewell, emphasizing Lauper’s decision to step away from touring while still in good health and with her signature vibrance. She explained on Jimmy Kimmel last year that she was “strong now, but I don’t know what I’m going to be like in four years. I wanted a chance to just do this when I’m feeling strong and celebrate with people.” The Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, which started in October 2024, saw Lauper headline 69 shows worldwide and break barriers for women in pop, something she was keen to spotlight in interviews with Rolling Stone.

Beyond the curtain call, Lauper’s next confirmed public appearance will be her long-anticipated induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this fall, as reported by Rolling Stone. Social media remains flooded with footage and tributes, with fans young and old celebrating Lauper’s legacy and joking that maybe life is worth living after such a night. There are currently no credible reports of new music or business ventures following this grand finale—for now, Lauper is simply soaking up the love. Speculation swirls about what she might do next, but as of this week, every headline and post agrees: Cyndi Lauper has left the stage as a true legend whose spirit and impact will echo for decades.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Cindy Lauper just closed out her legendary five decade career
with a spectacular farewell concert at the Hollywood Bowl on
August thirtieth, an event instantly dubbed historic by every major
outlet from American songwriter to parade. Lapper, now seventy two,
was joined on stage by an all star lineup featuring Cher,

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Joni Mitchell, Sizza, and John Legend, with Trombone Shorty and
Jake Wesley Rodgers rounding out the celebration. Joni Mitchell's appearance
was especially notable as it marked only her second public
performance in twenty twenty five, and social media erupted with
fans sharing clips and tributes. After the stirring duet of
Mitchell's classic Carrie, John Legend lent his voice to time

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after time, sending the crowd into nostalgic excitement, while Siss's
collaboration on True Colors drew widespread acclaim online. As the
night reached its peak, Cher came out for the iconic
closer Girls Just Want to Have Fun a moment Parade discret,
sending social media into a frenzy, with videos going viral

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and fans on x marveling at the star power on stage.
The aftermath was pure celebration, fireworks, confetti, and flowers for
both Lapper and Cher, who cheekily crowned Lapper the Queen
before handing the bouquet back with a smile. Even Cher
seemed awestruck, acknowledging the gravity of this pop culture moment.

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All major outlets highlighted the significance of this farewell, emphasizing
Lapper's decision to step away from touring while still in
good health and with her signature vibrants. She explained on
Jimmy Kimmel last year that she was strong now, but
I don't know what I'm going to be like in
four years. I wanted a chance to just do this

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when I'm feeling strong and celebrate with people. The girls
just wanna have fun. Farewell Tour, which started in October
twenty twenty four, saw Lapper headline sixty nine shows worldwide
and break barriers for women in pop, something she was
keen to spotlight in interviews with Rolling Stone Beyond the
Curtain Call. Lauper's next confirmed public appearance will be her

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long anticipated induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of
Fame this fall. As reported by Rolling Stone. Social media
remains flooded with footage and tributes, with fans young and
old celebrating Lauper's legacy and joking that maybe life is
worth living after such a night. There are currently no
credible reports of new music or business ventures following this

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grand finale. For now, Lauper is simply soaking up the love.
Speculation swirls about what she might do next, but as
of this week, every headline and post agrees Cindy Lauper
has left the stage as a true legend whose spirit
and impact will echo for decades. And that is it
for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and

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