Hitched season: Noah Kahan is married

Hitched season: Noah Kahan is married
Hitched season: Noah Kahan is married
Noah Kahan at the 2024 CMA Awards (Disney/Scott Kirkland)

Noah Kahan is off the market.

The “Stick Season” singer and his longtime girlfriend got married in his home state of Vermont on Aug. 23, a rep confirmed to ABC Audio. It was an “intimate ceremony,” as per the rep, who added, “On behalf of the couple, who greatly value their privacy, we respectfully ask that no additional details, photos or video be shared publicly unless they choose to do so in their own time.”

Noah has kept the name of his new bride private, but he did thank her in the liner notes of his Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) album.  According to People, he wrote in the dedication, “To my fiancée, you’re the air I breathe, you are everything and whatever is left after that. I could spend the rest of my life thanking you for getting me through this, and I promise I will. I love you to the moon and back.”

Noah has been working on new music, and on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, he’s hosting a benefit concert and golf tournament to raise funds for his Busyhead Project charity, which supports local mental health organizations and resources.

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Foo Fighters announce Mexico show with Queens of the Stone Age

Foo Fighters announce Mexico show with Queens of the Stone Age
Foo Fighters announce Mexico show with Queens of the Stone Age
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ ABC/Randy Holmes

Foo Fighters have announced a headlining Mexico date with Queens of the Stone Age.

The concert takes place Nov. 12 in Monterrey and is part of the Corona Capital Sessions concert series. The bill also includes Jehnny Beth of the band Savages.

For ticket info, visit FooFighters.com.

The Foos are also headlining the Corona Capital festival in Mexico City on Nov. 14. The Mexico dates follow a tour of Asia kicking off in October, marking the first Foo Fighters live dates since Dave Grohl‘s 2024 infidelity scandal and the firing of drummer Josh Freese.

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Music notes: Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Music notes: Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and more
Music notes: Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Netflix has released a first-look photo of Lady Gaga as Rosalind Rotwood, the character she’s playing in the second part of Wednesday season 2, which premieres Wednesday. The character has been described as a “legendary teacher” at Wednesday’s school, Nevermore, but nothing else is known about her. Gaga’s new song “The Dead Dance,” which she recorded for the show, is also out Wednesday.

Sabrina Carpenter‘s new album, Man’s Best Friend, came out on Aug. 29 and by Aug. 30 was Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day by a female artist so far this year.

Jonas Brothers will stage a pop-up in Los Angeles that runs from Sept. 5-7. The Greetings from Your Hometown pop-up will include exclusive merch and more.

A little girl who didn’t understand why she wouldn’t be going to Taylor Swift‘s wedding has gone viral, thanks to her mom, who explained the concept of parasocial relationships to the 6-year-old and her 3-year-old sister and then posted the conversation online. The woman explains, “We see pictures of her and listen to her music so it makes you feel like you know her, but we don’t really know her as a person.” The 6-year-old responds, “Oh. … Anyway, let’s put on ‘Hot to Go!’” One commenter wrote, “Had to have the same conversation with my wife.”

 

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Music notes: MTV VMAs, Lady Gaga and more

Music notes: MTV VMAs, Lady Gaga and more
Music notes: MTV VMAs, Lady Gaga and more

KATSEYE will perform “Gabriela” and “Gnarly” during the 2025 MTV VMAs preshow, starting at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT on Sept. 7. This year’s Extended Play Stage performers include Bailey Zimmerman and The Kid LAROI teaming up; country star Megan Moroney; and Lola Young. Presenters include Jessica SimpsonAshlee Simpson, Latto, Paris Hilton and EJAE, REI AMI and Audrey Nuna, the women who sing the HUNTR/X songs in Kpop Demon Hunters. The VMAs air live Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ET on MTV, Paramount+ and CBS.

Netflix has released a first-look photo of Lady Gaga as Rosalind Rotwood, the character she’s playing in the second part of Wednesday season 2, which premieres Wednesday. The character has been described as a “legendary teacher” at Wednesday’s school, Nevermore, but nothing else is known about her. Gaga’s new song, “The Dead Dance,” which she recorded for the show, is also out Wednesday.

Sabrina Carpenter‘s new album, Man’s Best Friend, came out on Aug. 29, and by Aug. 30 it was Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day by a female artist so far this year.

A little girl who didn’t understand why she wouldn’t be going to Taylor Swift‘s wedding has gone viral, thanks to her mom, who explained the concept of parasocial relationships to the 6-year-old and her 3-year-old sister and then posted the conversation online. The woman explains, “We see pictures of her and listen to her music so it makes you feel like you know her, but we don’t really know her as a person.” The 6-year-old responds, “Oh. … Anyway, let’s put on ‘Hot to Go!’” One commenter wrote, “Had to have the same conversation with my wife.”

 

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ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard to rejoin Elevation tour after missing several shows 

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard to rejoin Elevation tour after missing several shows 
ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard to rejoin Elevation tour after missing several shows 
Frank Beard of ZZ Top performs at Stiefel Theatre on August 06, 2025 in Salina, Kansas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard is set to return to the road after taking a second leave of absence from the band.

According to the band’s management, Beard has been missing from the tour for a few weeks in order to “address a medical issue that necessitated his return to Texas.” After missing “a number of dates” on ZZ Top’s Elevation tour, management says the issue “has been resolved” and he’s been cleared to return.

“The doctors did what they did so now I’m able to do what I do,” says Beard. “Happy that It’s back to band business as usual.”

Beard’s return to the road will take place Thursday in Tulsa; he’s expected to complete the tour, which runs until November. 

A complete list of dates can be found at ZZTop.com.

This is the second time Beard has taken a break from touring due to health issues. Back in March, Beard “temporarily stepped away” from the tour to deal with some health problems. It was later revealed that he was suffering from “foot and ankle issues” and rejoined the tour in June.

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Nashville notes: Dolly Parton’s Zac Brown duet + Dustin Lynch’s return to Billy Bob’s

Nashville notes: Dolly Parton’s Zac Brown duet + Dustin Lynch’s return to Billy Bob’s
Nashville notes: Dolly Parton’s Zac Brown duet + Dustin Lynch’s return to Billy Bob’s

Clay Walker will headline the Troubadour Festival, billed as Texas’ largest country music and barbecue experience, Nov. 15 in Celina. Tickets go on sale Friday.

You’ll be able to hear two new tracks from Zac Brown Band‘s Love & Fear album on Friday: “Give It Away” and “Butterfly,” which features Dolly Parton and will also be accompanied by a music video. The full record arrives Dec. 5. 

Dustin Lynch returns to the legendary Billy Bob’s Texas in Forth Worth on Dec. 13. Tickets go on sale Friday.

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Lewis Capaldi says some celebs lied about checking on him during mental health struggles

Lewis Capaldi says some celebs lied about checking on him during mental health struggles
Lewis Capaldi says some celebs lied about checking on him during mental health struggles
Lewis Capaldi performs on ‘Good Morning America’ (ABC/Paula Lobo)

How lousy a person do you have to be to publicly lie about how you checked on a friend who was struggling to see if they were OK? Lewis Capaldi knows.

While appearing on British radio, Lewis was asked if any of his celeb pals reached out to see how he was doing during the past two years, when he was out of the spotlight working on his mental and physical health.

“After the first Glastonbury [appearance], I got a phone call from Elton John,” Lewis shared. “And he was like, ‘Oh, that was a great idea to take a break’ and stuff like that.”

“He’s a cool, cool guy,” Lewis added.

Lewis was referring to his 2023 appearance at the festival. He was unable to finish singing “Someone You Loved” due to his Tourette’s syndrome, so the crowd helped him through it — and it was after that show that Louis said he was going on hiatus. 

Lewis also said that he spoke to his pal Niall Horan quite a bit, as they’re in group chats. However, Lewis then revealed, “There were some people that said that they checked in on me, who did not check in on me.”

When the interviewers pressed him to “name and shame,” Lewis said, “I can’t, I can’t. But it was bizarre. It was really weird.” 

Lewis made a triumphant return to Glastonbury in June, during which he performed his new song, “Survive.” 

 

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Hear Cole Swindell cover 3 Doors Down on new EP

Hear Cole Swindell cover 3 Doors Down on new EP
Hear Cole Swindell cover 3 Doors Down on new EP
Cole Swindell’s ‘Sessions’ (Apple Music)

There’s new music from Cole Swindell just days before the launch of his Happy Hour Sad Tour. 

Apple Music Nashville Sessions: Cole Swindell includes a new version of his current radio single, “We Can Always Move On,” with his upcoming tour partner Priscilla Block. 

It also includes his cover of the 2003 hit from 3 Doors Down “Here Without You,” as well as a version of the Spanish Moss favorite “Dirty Dancing.” 

Cole’s already hit #1 with “Forever to Me” from his fifth studio album, which also includes the track that inspired the Happy Hour Sad Tour. 

The trek kicks off Thursday in Toledo, Ohio, with Priscilla, Greylan James and Logan Crosby joining Cole on the run that wraps Oct. 26 in St. Augustine, Florida.

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Blair Underwood to narrate Lionel Richie’s memoir, ‘Truly’

Blair Underwood to narrate Lionel Richie’s memoir, ‘Truly’
Blair Underwood to narrate Lionel Richie’s memoir, ‘Truly’
Cover of Lionel Richie’s memoir ‘Truly’/(Harper One)

Lionel Richie has lined up an A-list actor to voice the audiobook for his upcoming memoir, Truly. Emmy Award-winning actor Blair Underwood is set to read the audiobook, with Richie reading the introduction.

“It is an absolute honor to share Lionel Richie’s extraordinary and meteoric rise within the music industry but most importantly to introduce you to the exceptional heart and humanity of the man himself,” Underwood says. “His story is both inspirational and revelatory for all generations.”

“It was a joy to record a special audio-only intro of the audiobook of my forthcoming memoir, Truly,” Lionel added on Instagram, noting it was “extra special to collaborate” with Underwood.

Truly, due out Sept. 30, will follow Lionel from his days growing up in Tuskegee, Alabama, and cover his “raucous adventures” as a member of The Commodores, being signed to Motown, his breakout solo career, writing “We Are The World” and more.

It is available for preorder now.

Richie is going on a book tour to promote his memoir. Lionel Richie An Evening With Friends consists of four dates: Sept. 29 in New York, Oct. 1 in Austin, Oct. 2 in Las Vegas and Oct. 6 in Los Angeles.

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Def Leppard announces dates for 2026 UK and European

Def Leppard announces dates for 2026 UK and European
Def Leppard announces dates for 2026 UK and European
Joe Elliott and Vivian Campbell of Def Leppard perform at Marvel Stadium on November 14, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo credit should read Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

Def Leppard has revealed their 2026 summer plans.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced dates for a new U.K. and European tour, featuring special guest Extreme on select dates.

The tour is set to kick off June 13 in Rättvik, Sweden, with the U.K. portion beginning June 26 in Belfast, Ireland. The tour features a stop in their hometown of Sheffield, England, on June 30, as well as a show at The O2 in London on July 2. The trek wraps Aug. 2 with a show in Dubai.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday.

Def Leppard’s next gig will be a headlining spot at Radio 2 in Hylands Park in Writtle, Englad. They also have one more U.S. date booked for this year, Oct. 11 in Gary, Indiana. The rockers are set to headline a Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace starting Feb. 3.

A complete list of dates can be found at DefLeppard.com.

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