Roxette Cancels North American Tour Amid YouTube Milestone

Swedish pop duo Roxette announced this week the cancellation of their planned 40th-anniversary North American tour. The decision comes despite a recent milestone for their 1990 hit song "It Must Have Been Love," which has now accumulated over one billion views on YouTube. The band shared this update via an Instagram post.

Roxette, known for their success in the late 1980s and early 1990s with several U.S. radio hits, had been preparing to celebrate four decades in music. The tour's cancellation marks a significant departure from their anniversary plans, leaving fans without the opportunity to see the duo perform live in North America this year. Specific reasons for the tour's cancellation were not immediately detailed in the announcement.

The band's enduring popularity is underscored by the recent YouTube success of "It Must Have Been Love." This track, a staple of romantic ballads, has resonated with new and existing audiences, contributing to its impressive streaming figures. The duo's legacy in pop music continues to be recognized through such digital achievements, even as live performances face unforeseen postponements or cancellations.