Vince Gill to be honored with Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at 59th CMAs

Vince Gill to be honored with Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at 59th CMAs
Vince Gill to be honored with Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at 59th CMAs
Vince Gill (Terry Wyatt/Getty Images)

The Country Music Association will give Vince Gill its Wilie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at the 59th annual CMAs.

Vince will accept the honor after a tribute performance on the Wednesday, Nov. 19 show that airs live on ABC from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. 

“Vince embodies the very best of what country music stands for,” CMA CEO Sarah Trahern says. “He’s a true trailblazer, one who gives back to the community, honors the roots of our genre, and even now, continues to share his talent with fans across the globe.”

“As a Country Music Hall of Fame member, 18-time CMA Award winner, and former 12-time CMA Awards host, he remains a vibrant force in our industry, and we’re honored to celebrate an artist whose influence is so deeply woven into the fabric of our format,” she adds.

The first in Vince’s series of EPs titled 50 Years from Home came out in October, this one named I Gave You Everything I Had.

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Foo Fighters announce European leg of Take Cover tour

Foo Fighters announce European leg of Take Cover tour
Foo Fighters announce European leg of Take Cover tour
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters. (ABC/Travis Bell)

Foo Fighters have announced a European leg of their 2026 Take Cover tour.

The international outing launches June 10 in Oslo, Norway, and includes headlining stops in Sweden, Poland, Germany, France, England, Austria and Italy, plus sets at festivals in Spain and Portugal.

Openers include Royel Otis, Inhaler and IDLES, depending on the date.

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit FooFighters.com.

As previously reported, the North American leg of the Take Cover tour launches in August and features support from Queens of the Stone Age.

The most recent Foo Fighters album is 2023’s But Here We Are. They’ve released two new singles in 2025: “Today’s Song” and “Asking for a Friend.”

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The All-American Rejects drop off remaining Jonas Brothers tour dates

The All-American Rejects drop off remaining Jonas Brothers tour dates
The All-American Rejects drop off remaining Jonas Brothers tour dates
Tyson Ritter of The All-American Rejects performs onstage during The All-American Rejects Texas House Party on TikTok LIVE at 4DWN Skatepark on August 27, 2025 in Dallas, Texas. (Rick Kern/Getty Images for TikTok)

The All-American Rejects have dropped off the remainder of their tour dates opening for the Jonas Brothers.

The “Dirty Little Secret” outfit shares in an Instagram post that frontman Tyson Ritter “has to take some vocal rest.”

“His voice needs a little time to bounce back so he doesn’t do any real damage,” the post reads.

AAR’s tour with the JoBros began in August, and was scheduled through a Nov. 14 show in Newark, New Jersey.

“It’s been such an amazing run, and we are bummed to have to cut it short,” the Rejects say. “Massive love to the JoBros, their crew and everyone who’s been singing along every night. You’ve made this tour something special.”

In between their time on the road, the Rejects have released four new songs in 2025 — “Sandbox,” “Easy Come, Easy Go,” “Search Party!” and “Eggshell Tap Dancer” — and plan to release their first album since 2012 in February 2026.

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Canada loses measles elimination status amid year-long outbreak: Health officials

Canada loses measles elimination status amid year-long outbreak: Health officials
Canada loses measles elimination status amid year-long outbreak: Health officials
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(NEW YORK) — Canada has lost its measles elimination status after struggling to contain a year-long outbreak, the country’s public health agency announced on Monday.

The Public Health Agency of Canada said it was informed of the loss by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) after more than 12 months of continuous measles transmission. Canada’s outbreak began in late October 2024 with more than 5,100 measles cases recorded, the health agency said.

Cases have been confirmed in most of Canada’s 10 provinces as well as the northwest territories.

Canada is able to re-establish its measles elimination status if measles transmission related to the current outbreak is “interrupted” for at least 12 months, according to health officials.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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So close to deluxe: Expanded Tate McRae album coming Nov. 21

So close to deluxe: Expanded Tate McRae album coming Nov. 21
So close to deluxe: Expanded Tate McRae album coming Nov. 21
Tate McRae ‘So Close to What’ deluxe (RCA Records)

Tate McRae fans are so close to getting some new music from her.

The Canadian star is releasing SO CLOSE TO WHAT??? (deluxe) on Nov. 21.  It’ll include her latest single, “Tit for Tat,” and other tracks, though those haven’t been announced yet.

“we had a few more songs that i wanted to share with y’all to close out the SC2W era,” Tate wrote on Instagram. “i can’t wait for you to hear. pre-order and pre-save the album at the link in bio.”

Tate’s Miss Possessive tour wrapped up Sunday night in LA, after playing 80 shows and selling a million tickets. It’s been an exciting few days for Tate: On Friday, she earned her first Grammy nomination in the category of best dance pop recording for “Just Keep Watching (From F1: The Movie).”

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Foo Fighters announce European leg of Take Cover tour

Foo Fighters announce European leg of Take Cover tour
Foo Fighters announce European leg of Take Cover tour
Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters. (ABC/Travis Bell)

Foo Fighters have announced a European leg of their 2026 Take Cover tour.

The international outing launches June 10 in Oslo, Norway, and includes headlining stops in Sweden, Poland, Germany, France, England, Austria and Italy, plus sets at festivals in Spain and Portugal.

Openers include Royel Otis, Inhaler and IDLES, depending on the date.

Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. local time. For the full list of dates and all ticket info, visit FooFighters.com.

As previously reported, the North American leg of the Take Cover tour launches in August and features support from Queens of the Stone Age.

The most recent Foo Fighters album is 2023’s But Here We Are. They’ve released two new singles in 2025: “Today’s Song” and “Asking for a Friend.”

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Jonas Brothers to ring in 2026 live on Samsung TV Plus

Jonas Brothers to ring in 2026 live on Samsung TV Plus
Jonas Brothers to ring in 2026 live on Samsung TV Plus
Jonas Brothers Samsung TV Plus New Year’s Eve (Courtesy Samsung TV Plus)

Select shows on Jonas Brothers‘ current tour have been streamed live on Samsung TV Plus, and now they’ll be ringing in the New Year on the platform as well.

The brothers will take the stage at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, on Dec. 31 starting at 10 p.m. ET, and fans will be able to watch it live. If you want to attend in person, a presale starts Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. ET. The general sale starts Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com.

“2025 will be a year we will always remember, and we couldn’t think of a better way to kick off the new one than celebrating with our fans,” Kevin Jonas, Joe Jonas and Nick Jonas say in a statement. “We can’t wait to count down to midnight together, and welcome 2026 in Miami, as well as with our fans at home.”

On Instagram, they added, “We couldn’t imagine closing out 2025 anywhere else but with you. Thank you for making this one of the most unforgettable years in our 20-year journey so far.”

The brothers’ holiday special A Very Jonas Christmas premieres Friday on Disney+ and Hulu.

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1st snow of the season hits Midwest as South braces for freezing temperatures

1st snow of the season hits Midwest as South braces for freezing temperatures
1st snow of the season hits Midwest as South braces for freezing temperatures
Snow Potential – Through Wednesday Map (ABC News)

(NEW YORK) — The first snow of the season struck the Midwest this weekend, and more snow is on the way for the North in the next few days while freeze warnings hit the South.

The snow forecast

Very heavy snow — at rates of 2 inches per hour — fell overnight in Valparaiso, Indiana, with more than 9 inches of snow reported as of early Monday.

South Bend, Indiana, has reported more than 8 inches of snow, while more than 1 foot of snow has fallen in some parts of Michigan and Wisconsin.

Chicagoans are waking up to 1 to 2 inches of snow, with another brief round of light snow expected Monday morning.

This lake effect snow event will continue along eastern and southern Lake Michigan through Monday afternoon. Some areas along the eastern side of Lake Michigan could get more than 6 inches of snow on Monday.

One to 2 inches of snow is possible in Indianapolis, and even Louisville, Kentucky, could get up to 1 inch of snow.

In the Smoky Mountains, places like Gatlinburg, Tennessee, could see up to 8 inches of snow, and higher elevations could get up to 15 inches of snow and strong wind gusts.

Further east, areas downwind of Lake Erie and Lake Ontario will see major lake effect snow on Monday night.

The deep freeze forecast

Parts of the South are waking up to their coldest weather of the season on Monday, with temperatures dropping below freezing in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. 

Dozens of daily record low temperatures are possible across the Southeast on Tuesday morning. The temperature is forecast to plunge to 28 degrees in Wilmington, North Carolina; 31 degrees in Savannah, Georgia; 30 degrees in Mobile, Alabama; and 26 degrees in Montgomery, Alabama. Even Miami is forecast to drop to 48 degrees.

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Stocks rise after Senate moves to end government shutdown

Stocks rise after Senate moves to end government shutdown
Stocks rise after Senate moves to end government shutdown
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Nov. 7, 2025 in New York City. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

(NEW YORK) — Stocks rose in early trading on Monday after the Senate voted hours earlier to advance a potential deal on the government shutdown, which has weighed on economic output and cast uncertainty over markets for well over a month.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 240 points, or 0.5%, while the S&P 500 climbed 1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 1.6%.

Lawmakers in a rare Sunday session cleared a key hurdle toward potentially reopening the government by advancing a short-term funding bill by a razor-thin vote of 60-40, just meeting the threshold for it to pass.

Stocks rebounded on Monday after major indices registered a loss over the previous week, a rare blemish that hadn’t happened in four weeks prior.

The economy has shown some signs of strain during the shutdown.

The Senate is scheduled on Monday to reconvene at 11 a.m. ET to continue working toward ending the federal government shutdown, which is now in its 41st day.

There are still some procedural measures necessary for the Senate to pass a deal on the government shutdown and send it for potential approval in the Republican-controlled House.

A potential resolution of the government shutdown would restore jobs and backpay for thousands of federal employees, which is expected to provide a jolt for the U.S. economy.

The federal government would also resume the collection and release of key government day in the event of shutdown deal, allowing investors to observe monthly inflation and hiring reports.

The Federal Reserve is set to issue a decision on the level of interest rates early next month. The central bank has slashed interest rates a quarter of a percentage point at each of its last two meetings.

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In brief: Chrishell Stause won’t return to ‘Selling Sunset’ and more

In brief: Chrishell Stause won’t return to ‘Selling Sunset’ and more
In brief: Chrishell Stause won’t return to ‘Selling Sunset’ and more

Chrishell Stause is saying goodbye to Selling Sunset. The reality TV star told Bustle that if the show is renewed for season 10, she will not be part of it. “I’m lucky to have other forms of employment, because it’s no longer good for my mental health,” Stause told the outlet …

Comedian Nate Bargatze has found his next project. He is set to host an all-new game show called The Greatest Average American. The show, which will air on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu, will find contestants guessing how everyday Americans think and live. It premieres on Feb. 25, 2026 …

Meryl Streep and Sigourney Weaver are joining forces for a new thriller film. Deadline reports the duo will star in Useful Idiots, which will be directed by Joseph Cedar. Streep will play a veteran journalist who covers the New York luxury property market …

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