{
  "id": 18350164,
  "title": "Hilary Duff Opens Up About What It Was Like to Bring Her 4 Kids — and Husband — on Tour",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/hilary-duff-opens-up-about-what-it-was-like-to-bring-her-4-kids-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T18:02:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/hilary-duff-talks-bringing-kids-husband-on-tour-1236374933/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hilary Duff, the former Disney star turned pop sensation, recently shared the challenges of balancing her family life with her musical career on the road. In her Billboard cover story published on November 5, Duff spoke about her recent arena tour, which marked her first in years. She and her husband, Matthew Koma, had a serious conversation about how their world tour would impact their family. Duff admitted to crying when she thought about leaving her four children, Luca, Banks, Mae, and Townes, for extended periods. Despite the emotional toll, Duff felt it was crucial to continue her musical comeback, something she's always known and loved. The tour, which kicked off in June and concluded in late October, spanned North America, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia. Duff noted that the family enjoyed the fun of seeing her perform, but the constant travel and demands of touring could be overwhelming. Even with help from nannies, Duff acknowledged that being a full-time mom and touring artist can be challenging. However, she emphasized that kids want their mom, regardless of the circumstances. Currently, Duff is taking a break from touring and will return in January 2027, with some breaks scheduled intermittently throughout the year. Her recent releases include the Christmas EP, Holiday Things, and her third studio album, Luck … or Something, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.",
  "summary": "The star had to weigh the difficulties of bringing her family on the road against the emotions of leaving them behind.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}