"In the midst of Grammy weekend, New Edition's L.A. tour stop at the Kia Forum on Saturday was a forceful statement on longevity and a reminder never to underestimate the power of R&B. Seeing all six members of the iconic vocal group on stage for a sold-out crowd more than four decades after their careers began reflects a group still fully present, with a visible love for the music they continue to perform."
"The crowd at the Kia Forum reflected the wide reach of New Edition's impact, with longtime fans who are now parents bringing their children to experience the music live, and a younger generation that probably discovered the group well after their heyday through later productions like the BET's 2017 miniseries, "The New Edition Story." The audience has expanded beyond the generation that first embraced them. That blend of familiarity and discovery created an atmosphere that felt like a celebration and a family reunion"
"New Edition commanded the stage with undeniable energy, delivering polished, in-sync choreography, a testament to the foundation laid early on and the lasting imprint of the band's original manager and choreographer, Brooke Payne. To open the nearly three-hour concert, New Edition began with a new song, "Going Out Tonight," joined onstage by Braxton and Boyz II Men, a moment that made it clear the tour honors legacy but isn't afraid to give the crowd something new."
New Edition headlined a nearly three-hour sold-out concert at the Kia Forum, joined by Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton. All six members performed together more than four decades into their careers, showing continued presence and affection for their music. The audience mixed longtime fans, parents with children, and younger listeners introduced via later productions like BET's 2017 miniseries "The New Edition Story," creating a celebratory, family-reunion atmosphere. The group delivered polished, synchronized choreography rooted in Brooke Payne's work, opened with the new song "Going Out Tonight," and rotated performances with Braxton and Boyz II Men, including solo moments and a Bell Biv DeVoe segment.
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