Hilary Duff surprised fans at her Madison Square Garden concert by bringing her ex-boyfriend Joel Madden and his band Good Charlotte on stage. The duo performed "The Anthem" together.

Duff, known for her role in "Lizzie McGuire," also gave a shoutout to her three children during the show. She revealed that her 5-year-old daughter, Mae, had to get stitches earlier that same day.

The concert also coincided with the release of Variety's Young Hollywood Impact Report for 2026, which features rising stars like Hudson Williams, Connor Storrie, and Inde Navarrette. The report generated discussion among Hollywood observers, with topics including a viral story about a grandmother keeping a framed photo of Michael B. Jordan.