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Billy Idol has been in the headlines nonstop these past few days, radiating that signature wild energy on stages across South America as part of his ongoing “It’s a Nice Day to Tour Again” world run. He just tore through São Paulo on November 8th, playing a sold-out set at Vibra São Paulo that mixed classics like Rebel Yell and White Wedding with fresh cuts from his new album Dream Into It, which dropped in late April. The show got an extra jolt when he performed Love Don’t Live Here Anymore—a choice that had fans buzzing on social media with loads of video clips surfacing, including a standout fan recording now circulating on YouTube. Idol is keeping his setlists lively, even debuting new tracks live, and his next appearance is slated for November 12th in Curitiba, Brazil, with more dates through Argentina and Chile in the coming weeks, according to the latest tour updates from Shazam and ticket sites. The reception online is electric, with #BillyIdol trending on X and Instagram as concertgoers flood timelines with photos and praise for his enduring stage presence.
Beyond the music, Idol is enjoying a high-profile publicity wave thanks to the new documentary Billy Idol Should Be Dead, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival this summer and continues to generate conversation in major outlets like USA Today and LAist. The film dives deep into his near-death experiences, most notably his famous 1984 heroin overdose and the 1990 motorcycle crash that nearly cost him his leg. In a candid, much-discussed interview with LAist, he admitted to living on the edge in the past but stressed that he’s now health-focused—pilates, weights, and riding his motorcycle up the California coast whenever possible. Idol says being a grandfather to four grandchildren and his role as the family patriarch fuel his newfound self-discipline, though he cheekily admits the wild side is always simmering just beneath the surface.
Critics and fans alike are touting Dream Into It as a fitting reflection of Idol’s resilience and ongoing relevance, noting collaborations with artists like Joan Jett—who also features on the album’s Wildside—and Avril Lavigne on the single 77. Idol’s relationship with longtime guitar partner Steve Stevens remains a key part of his live and studio magic, with both men still rocking as hard as ever and drawing multiple generations to their shows. Idol was also recently the subject of headlines for his involvement in Workday’s high-concept advertising alongside stars like Gwen Stefani and Duran Duran, a splashy move that threw him into a tech-meets-rock crossover spotlight last month.
And in recent press appearances, Idol reflected on his MTV era stardom—remember, he was one of the faces of the iconic “I want my MTV” campaign—and worked the nostalgia angle, all while championing the value of artistic reinvention. There are no major controversies or scandals in the past few days; just a steady stream of acclaim, new music, tour success, and appreciative nods to a career still crackling with excitement as Billy Idol closes in on his seventieth birthday this November.
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