{
  "id": 18564327,
  "title": "Weezer, Hilary Duff and More Set for Billboard Live Music Summit 2026: WHAT TO EXPECT",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/weezer-hilary-duff-and-more-set-for-billboard-live-music-summit-2026",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T20:45:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/features/weezer-hilary-duff-billboard-live-music-summit-2026-1236375529/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Billboard's Live Music Summit 2026 will take place in Los Angeles on November 10th, gathering prominent figures and influential voices from the live entertainment industry for a day of conversations, networking, and celebration. Honorees include Weezer, who will receive the Legends of Live Award, and Hilary Duff, recognized for her Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year. Weezer, with over three decades of touring experience, continues to captivate audiences worldwide with their alternative rock anthems. The band will share insights from their extensive touring career during a conversation with Billboard co-chief content officer Jason Lipshutz.\n\nThe summit offers opportunities for those involved in live music to connect, with AEG Presents hosting the luncheon, a recurring sponsor. As a global leader in live entertainment, AEG Presents shares the summit's commitment to celebrating industry contributors.\n\nHilary Duff, returning to touring after a decade-long hiatus, will receive the Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year honor. Her Lucky Me Tour, initially consisting of four shows, expanded to a full world tour with 91 shows across 32 dates, beginning in Madrid in May 2027 and concluding in Anaheim, California in November 2027. The summit will also feature discussions on the evolving live entertainment landscape, with executives and industry leaders sharing their perspectives. Topics include agency sector panel discussions, festival market conversations, and a panel on international touring moderated by Billboard's co-chief content officer Leila Cobo.",
  "summary": "Billboard Live Music Summit to feature star-studded panels, awards, and luncheon sponsored by AEG Presents.",
  "key_points": [
    "Weezer honored with Legends of Live Award",
    "Hilary Duff recognized for Outstanding Pop Tour of the Year",
    "Summit features agency sector panel discussions"
  ],
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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."
}