Cyndi Lauper: Rock Hall Triumph, Vegas Calling & New Year Cheer

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Cyndi Lauper, the 80s pop icon fresh off her Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, has been lighting up the news cycle with triumphant vibes and festive cheer in these final days of 2025. Parade reports that on December 29, she opened up about feeling humbled by the honor, her third nomination finally paying off after buzz from Februarys shortlist and her explosive Instagram post celebrating women like Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner, declaring a win for one is a win for all[1]. This capstone moment, after her farewell tour wrapped in August with star-studded guests like Cher, John Legend, and Joni Mitchell at Hollywood Bowl per AntiMusic, cements her legacy as a trailblazer, now eyeing a 2026 Las Vegas residency that flipped her retirement script[4][10][11].

Buzz is building for tomorrows New Years Day TV special on ABC at 8 p.m. ET, streaming on Hulu after, spotlighting highlights from her November 8 induction at LA's Peacock Theater. KS95 details her red carpet glow with KABC-TV, gushing that rock n roll can save the world and shouting out inductees Salt-N-Pepa and the late Joe Cocker, while an all-girl tribute band featuring RAYE, Avril Lavigne, Go-Gos Gina Schock, and Princes Lisa Coleman honored her hits like True Colors[2]. Sanilac Broadcasting echoes her community call, with presenters from Elton John to Doja Cat[8]. Post-Gazette lists her alongside Bad Company and OutKast in the powerhouse class[12].

Lauper kept the holiday spirit sizzling with an Instagram merry Christmas and happy New Year post, Remind Magazine notes, tying it to helping each other as the true meaning amid her Hall glow[3]. No fresh public appearances or business moves pop in the last 72 hours, but this Hall halo and TV redux signal a vibrant next chapter for the True Colors queen, whispering of more residencies and reflections ahead.

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