Tim McGraw’s excited about being a granddad — someday

Tim McGraw’s excited about being a granddad — someday
Tim McGraw’s excited about being a granddad — someday
Tim McGraw (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill will celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary on Oct. 6. 

Along the way, they’ve raised three daughters: 28-year-old Gracie McGraw, 27-year-old Maggie McGraw and 23-year-old Audrey McGraw. 

Tim and Faith have also managed to make beautiful music together, including hits like “It’s Your Love,” “Just to Hear You Say That You Love Me” and “Like We Never Loved at All.”

But Tim admits he does still have at least one family goal. 

“Look, I’ve been so fortunate and grateful for everything in my life. Everything’s gone way past any expectation or dreams that I could ever, ever hope for,” he reflects. “You know, I just want a good, healthy life for my daughters and for them to pursue their dreams, and have success and to be happy.”

“I mean, that’s on my bucket list, and you know, grandkids down the road for sure. But way down the road,” he laughs. 

Next up, the potential grandfather plays the Rock the Cradle benefit Thursday in Nashville, which helps raise money to help newborns and moms. 

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‘KPop Demon Hunters’ stars talk about the ‘witchcraft’ of #1 hit ‘Golden’

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ stars talk about the ‘witchcraft’ of #1 hit ‘Golden’
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ stars talk about the ‘witchcraft’ of #1 hit ‘Golden’
‘KPOP DEMON HUNTERS’ (Courtesy Netflix)

The soundtrack of the Netflix film KPop Demon Hunters has reached #1 on the Billboard 200, and four songs from the album are in the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, including HUNTR/X’s “Golden,” which has been #1 for five weeks. May Hong, who voices Mira, one of the members of HUNTR/X, says the song is so catchy, it almost seems like magic.

“It fully feels like witchcraft,” she laughs to ABC Audio. “I don’t understand how something can be this addictive and I’m not sick of it and I can listen to it like 10 times in a row. And I said the other day, I saw like an interview that [I] did where I was like, ‘It’s too short,’ and it like sounds like a criticism — and it just isn’t. Like, I just want to keep listening to it!”

“Golden” is just one of four songs from the soundtrack that are currently in the top 10: The others are “Your Idol” and “Soda Pop” by Saja Boys, and another HUNTR/X song, “How It’s Done,” which the group sings while kicking demon butt on an airplane and then parachuting into one of their sold-out concerts. May and Arden Cho, who voices HUNTR/X member Rumi, think that’s the reason for that song’s appeal.

“I feel like everybody has a part of them that’s like, ‘Ooh, I wanna be fierce and cool,'” Arden tells ABC Audio. “And the movie sort of helps you feel that energy.” 

“I think that’s why kids love ‘How It’s Done,'” May notes, while Arden adds, “I mean, everything about that whole scene in the movie is insane!”

“Yeah, like jumping out of the plane,” May continues. “I think it’s, like, a pump-up song for kids.”

Arden adds, “Definitely for adults too!” 


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Keke Palmer reacts to Eddie Murphy saying she reminds him of his younger self: ‘I was out of my mind’

Keke Palmer reacts to Eddie Murphy saying she reminds him of his younger self: ‘I was out of my mind’
Keke Palmer reacts to Eddie Murphy saying she reminds him of his younger self: ‘I was out of my mind’
First We Feast/Hot Ones

If there’s one compliment that stays rent free in Keke Palmer‘s mind, it’s that she reminds Eddie Murphy of himself when he was younger. While eating spicy chicken in the latest episode of Hot Ones, she shared her reaction to hearing Eddie make that comparison.

“I was out of my mind. I couldn’t believe that the Eddie Murphy said that I reminded him of him,” Keke said. “Honestly, I feel like I wake up in the morning and I think about it.”

She also expressed her love for Eddie while praising his talent as an actor.

“I love Eddie Murphy! Eddie Murphy is such an incredible actor and the things that he’s done have never been done and will never be done again,” Keke continued. “I mean, he’s iconic. … I couldn’t believe it. I love ya, Eddie.”

Keke and Eddie worked together on the film The Pickup, which was released on Prime Video in August. While promoting the movie, he shared his admiration for Keke and her many talents.

“I was just watching her thinking how great she was,” Eddie told ETalk, admitting that he wasn’t too familiar with her work ahead of their time on set. He said he discovered more about her while making the movie and noticed her ability to adapt to her different roles.

“She’s interested, and she does so much stuff. And that she sings and does all this stuff, I was like, ‘Wow,'” Eddie continued. “She kind of reminds me of the way I used to do everything when I was younger.”

Keke’s full episode of Hot Ones is now available to watch on YouTube.

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Sleep Token launches merch collection with Spencer’s for US tour

Sleep Token launches merch collection with Spencer’s for US tour
Sleep Token launches merch collection with Spencer’s for US tour
Sleep Token performs on Day 3 of Leeds Festival 2023 at Bramham Park on August 27, 2023 in Leeds, England. (Katja Ogrin/Redferns)

Sleep Token has announced a collaboration with Spencer’s in connection with the band’s U.S. tour, launching Tuesday in Duluth, Georgia.

The famed mall retailer will offer exclusive vinyl and apparel in its stores and online, as well as “limited-edition ritual coins.” 

“We are thrilled to be the exclusive retail home for these rare Sleep Token pieces,” says Nikki Balles, senior director of PR at Spencer’s. “This collection is crafted for fans who crave more than the ordinary – those who seek connection, meaning and merch that resonates.”

Sleep Token’s tour supports their new album, Even in Arcadia, which includes the single “Emergence.” All headlining shows have been sold out since March.

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Music notes: Dua Lipa, Rihanna and more

Music notes: Dua Lipa, Rihanna and more
Music notes: Dua Lipa, Rihanna and more

Dua Lipa continued her tradition of performing songs by local artists when she played Atlanta, Georgia on Sept. 13 and 14.  On the 13th, she covered Outkast’s #1 hit “Hey Ya!” and on the 14th, it was TLC‘s “No Scrubs.” You can see footage of Dua performing both those songs on her Instagram feed now.

Speaking of Outkast, tickets are now on sale to see them, along with Cyndi Lauper, Joe Cocker, Salt-N-Pepa, Soundgarden and Bad Company, among others, get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in LA on Nov. 8. If you can’t make it to LA, you’ll be able to watch the ceremony live on Disney+.

If you didn’t get to see Rihanna as Smurfette in the latest Smurfs film, now’s your chance to watch it in the comfort of your own home: Smurfs hits Paramount+ on Sept. 16. In the film, Rihanna as Smurfette leads the rest of the village on a mission to rescue Papa Smurf after he’s kidnapped by evil wizards.

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Gracie Abrams’ boyfriend, Paul Mescal, won’t talk about their ‘deeply precious’ relationship

Gracie Abrams’ boyfriend, Paul Mescal, won’t talk about their ‘deeply precious’ relationship
Gracie Abrams’ boyfriend, Paul Mescal, won’t talk about their ‘deeply precious’ relationship
Gracie Abrams attends the ‘The History Of Sound’ red carpet at Cannes Film Festival, May, 2025 (Gisela Schober/Getty Images)

Travis Kelce has no issue talking about his relationship with Taylor Swift, but Taylor’s friend Gracie Abrams doesn’t have a boyfriend who’s quite as forthcoming.

Gracie is dating Irish actor Paul Mescal, but when asked by Rolling Stone what led to them confirming their relationship on Instagram in July, he says, “I don’t know how to answer that.” Prior to that, Gracie had walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in May to support Mescal at the opening of his film The History of Sound.

“I actually do have an answer,” he continues. “But everything to do with that is deeply precious to me,” noting he wanted to protect “those things.”

In December 2024, Gracie said having her relationship put in the spotlight “has nothing to do with me,” adding, “It doesn’t affect me.”

By contrast, British actor Louis Partridge recently said he had no problem being known as “Mr. Olivia Rodrigo,” because he’s dating the “drivers license” star.

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Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Yungblud team up for new song

Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Yungblud team up for new song
Steven Tyler, Joe Perry and Yungblud team up for new song
oe Perry, Steven Tyler, and Yungblud attend the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)

After teaming up for their Ozzy Osbourne tribute at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 7, Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry are once again collaborating with Yungblud, this time on a new song.

The artists first teased that something was up with a post on Instagram. It features a video in which Tyler and Yungblud share a big hug, before Tyler sings, “We got a secret and nobody knows it.”

Well, that secret is apparently out now, with Yungblud sharing a video of him, Tyler and Perry in the studio recording a song together, with the post captioned, “My Only Angel.” 

Tyler, Perry and Yungblud teamed up to perform “Mama, I’m Coming Home” on the MTV VMAs, ending their performance by shouting “Ozzy Osbourne forever.”

Tyler and Yungblud also performed at the Back to the Beginning concert on July 5, which was the final live performance by Ozzy and the original Black Sabbath lineup. Ozzy died just over two weeks later on July 22.

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‘Golden’ still #1, setting new record for HUNTR/X

‘Golden’ still #1, setting new record for HUNTR/X
‘Golden’ still #1, setting new record for HUNTR/X
HUNTR/X in ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ (Netflix)

One of the biggest records of 2025 is officially by a group that doesn’t technically exist.

“Golden” by HUNTR/X, the animated K-pop girl group in the Neflix film KPop Demon Hunters, tops the Billboard Hot 100 for a fifth week. The song is now the longest-running #1 by an animated group in the history of the chart.

The two previous #1 hits by animated groups each only ruled for four weeks. They were “The Chipmunk Song” by the Chipmunks with David Seville in 1958 and “Sugar Sugar” by The Archies in 1969.

Of course, the voices behind HUNTR/X are real people: singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI. According to Billboard, they’re now tied for third place for the record of the longest-running #1 by an all-female group of three or more members, behind TLC‘s “Waterfalls” and Destiny’s Child‘s “Independent Women Part 1.” They’re tied with The Emotions‘ 1977 hit “Best of My Love,” which also spent five weeks on top.

The Hot 100 also includes “Ordinary” by Alex Warren at #2, Sabrina Carpenter‘s “Manchild” at #3 and her song “Tears” at #6, and three additional songs from KPop Demon Hunters: “Soda Pop,” “Your Idol” and “How It’s Done.”

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Nashville notes: Vince Gill’s new version of ‘Go Rest High’ + a Jason Michael Carroll collab

Nashville notes: Vince Gill’s new version of ‘Go Rest High’ + a Jason Michael Carroll collab
Nashville notes: Vince Gill’s new version of ‘Go Rest High’ + a Jason Michael Carroll collab

Vince Gill has just released a new version of his double-Platinum hit “Go Rest High on That Mountain” in honor of the song’s 30th anniversary. While he did add the new verse he sang during Sunday’s Emmy Awards, he kept the original backing tracks. You can watch Vince’s in memoriam duet with Lainey Wilson via YouTube.

Jason Michael Carroll‘s new track, “Nothin’ But Country” (featuring Petey Pablo), is a preview of his eighth album, Anthem, which is expected in 2026.

“Denim” is the latest preview of Karley Scott Collins‘ debut album, Flight Risk, which arrives Sept. 26. She’s set to play the Opry Sept. 30 as she continues on Keith Urban‘s High and Alive Tour. 


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Gov’t Mule announces New Year’s Eve plans in New York

Gov’t Mule announces New Year’s Eve plans in New York
Gov’t Mule announces New Year’s Eve plans in New York
Gov’t Mule New Year’s shows artwork/(Courtesy of Gov’t Mule)

Gov’t Mule has announced details for their annual year-end shows.

The Warren Haynes-led group is set to play three shows in New York at the end of the year, starting Dec. 28 at Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, New York.

Following the upstate show, Gov’t Mule will return to the Beacon Theatre for their annual New Year’s Eve stand, playing on Dec. 30 and 31. The New Year’s Eve concert will be dedicated to the year 1971.

“This New Year’s Eve, we will be honoring the music of 1971,” Haynes says, “arguably the greatest year in rock music history.” A post on Instagram adds that the year “shaped the soundtrack of a generation.”

An artist presale will kick off Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET, followed by local promoter and venue presales on Thursday at 10 a.m. ET. Tickets will then go on sale to the general public Friday at 10 a.m. ET.

Gov’t Mule is currently on a break from their Back in the Saddle tour. Their next show is Oct. 10 in Bowling Green, Kentucky. A complete list of dates can be found at mule.net.

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