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\n\tAfter a recent rash of tour cancellations in the wake of weak ticket sales, concert industry observers were predicting the next shoe would drop for the Pussycat Dolls<\/a>\u2018 poor-selling reunion tour, and that high heel hit the floor Monday afternoon. The group announced that its U.S. outing was being called off \u201cafter taking an honest look at the North American run,\u201d while shows in other parts of the world will proceed as planned.<\/p>\n \n\tAlthough the Dolls did not specifically cite ticket sales as the reason for bowing out of the dates, there were no other excuses offered \u2014 in contrast to other recent cancellations where alternate explanations have been given for pulling the plug on arena or stadium tours, some more credibly than others.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cDolls: We want to share an important update with you,\u201d the group\u2019s social media message began. \u201cWhen we announced the PCD FOREVER Tour, we hoped to bring the show to fans across the world. After taking an honest look at the North American run, we\u2019ve made the difficult and heartbreaking decision to cancel all but one of the North America dates.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe lone U.S. gig that is saying on the agenda is a WeHo Pride appearance in the L.A. area June 6. \u201cWe could not think of a more meaningful place to celebrate with our fans,\u201d the statement said, referring to their appearance at Outloud, the high-profile festival that takes place during WeHo Pride. \u201cThe LGBTQ+ community has shown us so much love and support throughout our career, and we\u2019re honored to be part of a weekend rooted in joy, pride, music, and chosen family.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tMeanwhile, the rest of the world will not go Doll-less.<\/p>\n \n\t\u201cOur U.K. and European dates are still moving forward as planned, and the response has been incredible, with several shows already sold out,\u201d said the group\u2019s statement. \u201cWe are putting everything into making this show a true celebration of the music and the memories, for the fans who have been with us from the beginning and those discovering us for the first time. We\u2019re working hard to create the kind of show we\u2019ve always dreamed of bringing to you. We cannot wait to bring this reunion to Europe and make these nights unforgettable.\u201d<\/p>\n \n\tThe group immediate drew praise on social media for not ascribing the cancellation to anything beyond the most obvious factors.<\/p>\n