Cher speaks onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 1, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
You’d probably have to pay hundreds of dollars for a concert ticket to hear Cher sing — but you can hear her talk for just $150.
On March 4, Cher will be one of the keynote speakers at the National Conference for Women, a virtual all-day event. Her keynote will come in the form of a conversation with journalist and author Lisa Ling.
The topic of the conversation isn’t listed, but it’s likely to focus on her life, which she detailed in her bestseller Cher: The Memoir – Part One. According to Cher’s bio on the event site, part two is expected to arrive this year.
In addition to Cher, the conference will feature additional virtual addresses from stars like gymnast Jordan Chiles, actresses Cynthia Erivo and Nicole Kidman and former Today host Hoda Kotb.
You can now register for the conference and buy tickets online.
Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams attend the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards, Feb. 22, 2026 in London, England. (Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
Gracie Abrams and her boyfriend Paul Mescal made their red carpet debut as a couple Sunday at the BAFTAs, the U.K. equivalent of the Oscars.
The two, who’ve been linked since 2024, have kept their relationship private in the past, but they were hand-in-hand at the London event, where Paul and his film Hamnet were nominated. Gracie even kissed Paul on the cheek as they posed for photos.
While Hamnet, which is about William Shakespeare and his family, won the award for outstanding British film, Paul lost the best supporting actor trophy to One Battle After Another star Sean Penn. Paul’s Hamnet co-star Jessie Buckley did win leading actress, though.
According to Vogue, Gracie’s gown, featuring beaded floral embroidery, was from Matthieu Blazy’s pre-fall 2026 collection from Chanel. Paul, meanwhile, wore a black tux with a white collarless shirt.
The BAFTA red carpet moment came a few days after the two made their first public appearance together, at a London screening of Paul McCartney’s new documentary, Man on the Run. Paul is playing McCartney in an upcoming biopic.
In other BAFTA news, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami and EJAE, the voices of KPop Demon Hunters‘ HUNTR/X, gave the first performance of “Golden” outside the U.S. at the ceremony. The movie itself was ruled ineligible for nomination, however, due to it not receiving a theatrical release before debuting on Netflix.
Poster for ‘Zak Starkey … Who?: An Evening of Drums and Conversation’ (Courtesy of Zak Starkey)
Drummer Zak Starkey took the stage at New York’s Gramercy Theatre Friday for a one-man show which led fans through an off-the-cuff, chaotic journey through his career of nearly three decades as The Who’s drummer, plus stints with his dad Ringo Starr, Oasis, Johnny Marr and more.
After screening a film that combined scenes of Starkey’s childhood with footage from his decades as a musician, the drummer got behind an onstage kit and played along with the last part of the film. He then asked the audience what they wanted him to do next, and began answering random questions.
Starkey clarified that despite having Ringo Starr as a dad and Keith Moon as a close family friend, his actual drum teacher was ex-Who drummer Kenney Jones. Moon, he said, only taught him about “girls, surfing, The Beach Boys, beer and being a mod.”
When the question about his departure from The Who in 2025 was raised, Starkey didn’t give details, only sharing that the band was “nuts,” “insane” and had an “addiction to friction.”
Later, in a sit down Q&A with The Ramones’ Marky Ramone, Starkey revealed that Abbey Road is his favorite Beatles LP, especially the song “I Want You (She’s So Heavy).”
The remainder of the show featured Starkey playing drums live as video of past performances were screened behind him, including to John Entwistle’s isolated bass line from The Kids Are Alright version of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again.”
The evening ended with The Rolling Stones’ Steve Jordan playing bass while Starkey drummed to The Who’s “Join Together.” Starkey complained that he hadn’t gotten to play any Oasis or Beatles songs, but said the venue insisted he end the show — “You’ll just have to come to another one,” he said.
KATSEYE (Manon Bannerman third from right) at The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, Feb. 1, 2026 (Alberto Rodriguez/CBS)
KATSEYE’s meteoric wise has apparently inspired one member to slow down.
A message on the Grammy-nominated group’s Weverse fan community site on Friday night announced that Manon Bannerman will be “taking a temporary hiatus from group activities to focus on her health and wellbeing.”
The decision came after “open and thoughtful conversations together,” read the message. It continued, “We fully support this decision. KATSEYE remains committed to showing up for one another and for the fans who mean everything to us.”
“The group will continue scheduled activities during this time, and we look forward to being together again when the time is right,” the message concluded.
“Thank you to our EYEKONS for your continued love, patience, and understanding.” The message was signed HxG, referring to the group’s record labels, HYBE and Geffen.
Manon, born in Switzerland, is one of KATSEYE’s six members.
Singer Barry Manilow performs onstage during the “Manilow: The Last Seattle Concert” at Climate Pledge Arena on July 12, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Mat Hayward/Getty Images)
Barry Manilow has been forced to postpone more shows as he continues to recover from surgery he had in December to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung.
The singer shared in a post on social media that his doctor advised him he wouldn’t be healthy enough to headline his upcoming arena shows.
“Just got home from visiting the surgeon. Very depressing visit,” Barry wrote in the post, sharing that he told the doctor that despite using the treadmill three times a day he hasn’t had the stamina to sing more than three songs without stopping.
Barry explained that the doctor told him that despite being in great shape considering what he’s been through, his lungs weren’t ready to get him through a 90 minute show.
“Well, I had a feeling he’d say that,” Manilow wrote. “Deep down, I wanted to go back – but my body knew what my heart didn’t want to admit. I wasn’t ready.”
Because of this, Manilow is rescheduling his arena shows that were due to begin February 27 in Tampa, Florida, and run until March 17 in Estero, Florida. He added that his doctor believes he’ll be able to return for his Las Vegas shows at the end of March, and the second leg of his arena tour that begins in April.
“I’m SO, SO, sorry I have to reschedule some of these first Arena shows. Again!,” he said. “But when I do come back, I will COME BACK!!!”
“The doctor said that my body had been through hell and that it needed time to heal. So I’m going back to healing,” he concluded the post.
In early February, Manilow postponed a run of residency shows at the Westgate Las Vegas. A complete list of Manilow dates can be found at BarryManilow.com.
Brandon Boyd of Incubus performs on stage at North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre on July 19, 2025 in Chula Vista, California. (Daniel Knighton/Getty Images)
Work continues on new Incubus music, according to frontman Brandon Boyd.
The “Drive” singer has posted a photo on Instagram of him in a recording studio alongside his dog.
“Recording vocals for new @incubusofficial music with doggos in the booth is the only way to roll,” the caption reads.
Boyd previously said in 2025 that Incubus would be putting out a new record later that year, but it never came out. In an update posted in January, Boyd said that the band “went back into the studio to write and record more after thinking we were done.”
Incubus’ most recent album is 2017’s 8. Since then, they put out an EP, Trust Fall (Side B), in 2020 and a rerecorded version of their 2001 album, Morning View, in 2024.
Gold medalist Alysa Liu of Team United States poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s Single Skating on day thirteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
American figure skater Alysa Liu won the gold medal Thursday skating her long program to Donna Summer’s classic tune “MacArthur Park,” and the song’s writer, Jimmy Webb, couldn’t be happier.
“Alysa Liu’s energy and youth breathes yet another life into my song ‘MacArthur Park.’ I am unbelievably proud to play some small role in her inspiration,” he wrote on Instagram next to video of her performance. “I am so impressed with her demeanor, she makes America proud again. Congratulations on your gold medal, Alysa!”
The late Donna Summer’s official Instagram account also acknowledged Liu’s performance, sharing a clip of her skating on its Instagram Story.
Released in 1978, Summer’s version of Webb’s song spent three weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified double Platinum by the RIAA. It appeared on her album Live and More, with the disco hit running over eight minutes long. It earned Summer a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocal performance.
Bailey Zimmerman launched his Different Night Same Rodeo tour Feb. 19 in Estero, Florida. In addition to his own hits, including “Rock and a Hard Place,” “Where It Ends” and “Religiously,” he threw in an unexpected cover of Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb.” Guess he’s excited for that upcoming Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special.
Keith Urban will appear at the 2026 Country Radio Seminar to take part in a special Q&A about his work supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, including his interactions with patients and families. The appearance, scheduled for March 19, is part of a discussion called The Power Of Music And A Mission.
The Red Clay Strays have announced a new series of headlining concerts starting July 30 in Columbia, Maryland. The CMA Vocal Group of the Year will also perform Aug. 1 at Boston’s TD Garden, Aug. 9 at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Oct. 22 and 23 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and Nov. 13 in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. A presale starts Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. local time and continues through the general onsale date: Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. local time. You can visit the band’s website for all the tour info. Meanwhile, their own Fan Fest 2026 will take place in Rexford, Montana, from June 24-28.
Stephen Pearcy performs at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center on September 06, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)
Former RATT frontman Stephen Pearcy has given fans a preview of what he’s been working on.
The rocker has shared a brief clip of a new song, “Drive,” which will appear on his next solo album, expected to be released later this year. A press release notes that the song, written by Pearcy, will feature a yet-to-be-revealed special guest on guitar, one of many guests expected on the album.
As fans wait for more news on Pearcy’s solo album, he’s getting ready to hit the stage with his former RATT bandmate, guitarist Warren DeMartini. They’ll play a show on Thursday in Highland, California. Pearcy also has solo shows and other Pearcy/DeMartini dates on his schedule for 2026, with more dates expected to be added.
Josh Groban appears on ABC’s ‘American Idol’ (Disney/Eric McCandless)
Josh Groban is currently touring in Japan, but he’s also managed to complete his new album along the way.
On Instagram on Friday, Josh wrote, “That’s a wrap. The new album is officially done – a collection of songs that once soared far beyond the screen and into something unforgettable. Can’t wait to share more soon!”
In other words, the album will consist of Josh’s versions of songs made famous in movies. During this leg of his world tour, Josh has been previewing a few of those new tracks, including his take on Adele’s James Bond theme “Skyfall.”
The North American leg of the tour, featuring Jennifer Hudson as a special guest, launches June 2 in Montreal. In October, he’ll return to Las Vegas for another round of his GEMS residency show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
