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  "id": 14745326,
  "title": "Weezer to Receive Legend of Live Award at 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/weezer-to-receive-legend-of-live-award-at-2026-billboard-live-music",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/business/touring/weezer-legend-live-award-2026-billboard-live-music-summit-1236361002/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Weezer has been honored with the Legend of Live award at the upcoming 2026 Billboard Live Music Summit, as announced by Billboard on Thursday (Oct. 15). The Grammy-winning band will also participate in a conversation with Billboard co-chief content officer Jason Lipshutz during the Nov. 10 event. Esteemed artists such as Usher, John Mayer, George Strait, Journey, Rush, Ozzy Osbourne, and Elton John have previously received this prestigious award, which recognizes individuals who have made significant, lasting contributions to the live music and concert touring industry. Other notable 2026 Live Music Summit Presented by VENU events include a pre-summit opening reception on Monday, Nov. 9, sponsored by THE·TEAM, and a series of panels, networking opportunities, and awards ceremonies.",
  "summary": "The Grammy-winning rock band will also sit down for a conversation at the event, returning to 1 Hotel West Hollywood on Nov. 10.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}