Music notes: Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan and more
A new book about Taylor Swift and her evolution as a songwriter is coming this fall. Taylor Swift: Album by Album by Kase Wickman, Joanna Weiss and Moira McAvoy will be released on Oct. 7. Noah Kahan is bringing his Out of the Blue Festival back to Riviera Cancún,
Ariana Grande assures fans she’s not abandoning music for acting
Disney/Frank Micelotta Ariana Grande may be lining up new acting opportunities, but she wants fans to know she hasn’t abandoned music. Ari wrote in a social media post Wednesday, “very silly of you all to assume that just because i
Taylor Swift’s dad recovering from successful heart surgery, source says
Larry Busacca/ACM2015/Getty Images for dcp Taylor Swift‘s dad is reportedly recovering after undergoing heart surgery, a source close to the Swifts confirmed to ABC News. Scott Swift, 73, underwent a successful quintuple bypass surgery over one month ago,
Gleam Streams: Bioluminescent tours leave North Bay kayakers beaming
One of the most magical outdoor experiences in the North Bay is happening right now—out on the water, after dark. Bioluminescent kayak tours are growing in popularity and the experience leaves visitors enchanted. The National Ocean and
After Sam Fender cancellation, Benson Boone covers ‘Seventeen Going Under’ at Montreux Jazz Festival
Disney/Randy Holmes; Disney/Randy Holmes Sam Fender was unable to perform at Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival on Tuesday as scheduled, but attendees still heard a bit of his music thanks to Benson Boone. The “Beautiful Things” singer covered
Here’s how Olivia Rodrigo guitarist Arianna Powell reacted to playing with Robert Smith
Samir Hussein/WireImage While “Boys Don’t Cry,” that’s exactly what Olivia Rodrigo guitarist Arianna Powell did upon learning she’d be playing alongside Robert Smith. The Cure frontman made a surprise appearance during Rodrigo’s headlining set at England’s Glastonbury Festival in
Jonas Brothers debut ‘I Can’t Lose’ in support of Stand Up to Cancer
Republic Jonas Brothers have debuted “I Can’t Lose,” a new song off their Greetings From Your Hometown album. The song premiered Tuesday during the 2025 MLB All-Star Game as part of Mastercard’s Stand Up to Cancer campaign. “Teaming up with Mastercard to
‘American Idol’ music supervisor and husband found shot dead in Los Angeles home, suspect arrested
KABC A suspect has been arrested in the murder of an American Idol music supervisor and her songwriter husband, police in Los Angeles said Tuesday, even as many questions about the slayings remain unanswered. The victims — Robin Kaye and her
‘Wicked’ composer talks Glinda & Elphaba’s new songs for movie’s sequel
Taylor Hill/FilmMagic When the sequel Wicked: For Good comes out in November, you’ll hear not one but two brand-new songs that weren’t in the original musical. One is sung by Ariana Grande as Glinda and the other is sung by Cynthia Erivo as
Post Malone, Chris Stapleton, Keith Urban, and Riley Green to headline 2026 Gulf Coast Jam
The 13th Annual Gulf Coast Jam revealed their full 2026 lineup, featuring Chris Stapleton, Post Malone, Riley Green and Keith Urban as headliners across the four-day festival. Gulf Coast Jam 2026 will take place from May 28th-31st