The Pussycat Dolls are the latest band struck down with brutal case of ‘Blue Dot Fever’ that’s plaguing the music industry
The Pussycat Dolls have canceled most of their reunion tour dates, joining other artists like Post Malone, Zayn Malik, and Meghan Trainor who have recently paused or canceled tours. The term 'Blue Dot Fever' is being used to describe the phenomenon of poorly selling concert tickets, indicated by blue dots on Ticketmaster's seating charts. While some artists cite personal or creative reasons for cancellations, industry insiders point to high ticket prices and low demand as underlying issues.
- ▪The Pussycat Dolls canceled all but one of their North American tour dates despite plans for a global reunion tour.
- ▪Post Malone, Zayn Malik, and Meghan Trainor have also recently paused or canceled tour plans, coinciding with reports of 'Blue Dot Fever.'
- ▪'Blue Dot Fever' refers to the widespread availability of concert tickets, shown as blue dots on Ticketmaster, indicating weak ticket sales.
- ▪Insiders suggest high ticket prices and oversaturation of tours are contributing to the trend of canceled concerts.
- ▪The Pussycat Dolls will still perform at the OutLoud WeHo Pride event in West Hollywood on June 6.
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Page Six Hollywood The Pussycat Dolls are the latest band struck down with brutal case of ‘Blue Dot Fever’ that’s plaguing the music industry By Ian Mohr Published May 5, 2026, 9:45 a.m. ET After we told you about a condition called “Blue Dot Fever” that’s spreading to music acts and their summer tours — the Pussycat Dolls are the latest group to come down with a bad case. The ‘90s act has pulled the plug on their reunion tour, the same day as our report that Post Malone, Zayn Malik and Meghan Trainor have either paused or called off their tours altogether. After we told you about a condition called “Blue Dot Fever” that’s spreading to music acts and planned big summer tours — the Pussycat Dolls are the latest group to come down with a bad case.
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