Cyndi Lauper Rocks the Hall of Fame, Ignites Fans, and Sets Sights on Vegas
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Cyndi Lauper Rocks the Hall of Fame, Ignites Fans, and Sets Sights on Vegas
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Fresh off a dazzling induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on November 8 in Los Angeles, Cyndi Lauper is riding a new wave of global appreciation and high visibility. At the star-studded ceremony, Lauper delivered one of the most talked-about performances of the year. She took center stage at the Peacock Theater, starting with “True Colors”—her enduring anthem for the LGBTQ+ community, complete with an inclusive pride flag spotlight—and then delivering the emotional favorite “Time After Time” with British singer Raye. For the ultimate crowd-pleaser, Lauper unleashed a turbocharged “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” joined by pop-punk star Avril Lavigne and the iconic rap group Salt-N-Pepa, creating a generational celebration of female empowerment. According to Ultimate Classic Rock and highlights streaming now on Disney Plus and set to air on ABC January 1, this was the kind of Hall of Fame moment destined for the history books.
In her speech, Lauper reflected on the surreal nature of her accomplishment, openly marveling, “The fact that I made a living by singing. Can you believe it?” She went on to express deep gratitude to the female trailblazers who shaped music before her, naming Aretha, Tina, Chaka, Joni, and Wanda. Lauper punctuated the night with her rallying call, “My shoulders are broad enough to have the women who come after me stand on mine,” and reminded fans that, even now, “the little kid in me still believes that rock and roll can save the world.” Social media lit up with viral clips of her speech, her performance, and tributes from younger celebrities—Chappell Roan even presented her induction in a flamboyant homage, getting big laughs for a Teleprompter mishap.
Businesswise, Lauper made headlines when The Family Office snapped up her publishing and masters in a move described by AOL as an aggressive pivot toward franchising legendary music IP. Rumors of virtual avatar concerts are circulating, with the company signaling this is about building a future-facing Cyndi Lauper brand, not just nostalgia. While Lauper herself reportedly closed the door on long touring stints with her farewell tour ending in August, she has announced a Las Vegas residency for spring 2026, as confirmed by ultimateclassicrock.com, promising select live shows for dedicated fans.
Lauper’s activist legacy continues to be celebrated. Podcast commentary by BioSnap and others on Spreaker underscore her long-time advocacy for LGBTQ+ youth and her founding of the True Colors Fund, reminding listeners that her impact runs far deeper than chart-topping singles.
The headlines capture it all: Cyndi Lauper Stuns at Hall of Fame Induction, Lauper’s Music Legacy Now in New Hands, and Rock Royalty Welcomes a True Icon. No major controversies or unconfirmed reports have surfaced in recent days—just a groundswell of respect, a fiercely loyal fan base, and Cyndi herself beaming as she sings, “Let’s come together and do good in the world because it needs us.”
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