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Nashville notes: Josh Ross’ ‘Live!’ debut + Megan Moroney’s ‘Late Night’ date

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

Megan Moroney will make her Late Night with Seth Meyers debut Oct. 7 at 12:35 a.m. ET on NBC.Jamey Johnson will perform his "Symphony in the South" show Oct. 17 and 18 at Music City's Schermerhorn Symphony Center as part of the Nashville Symphony's... Read More.

Bonnie Raitt to play Las Vegas’ Big Blues Bender

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

Bonnie Raitt is set to perform at Big Blues Bender, a four-day music festival taking place Sept. 10-13, 2026, at the Westgate Las Vegas.The blues festival, with a motto of “Everything, an elevator ride away,” will also feature performances by Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Kenny Wayne... Read More.

Des Moines superintendent to resign after being detained by ICE, lawyer says

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- An Iowa superintendent who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last week will resign, his attorney said Tuesday.Ian Roberts, 54, announced his immediate resignation as superintendent of the Des Moines Public Schools in a letter released through his attorney... Read More.

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban are going their separate ways.Kidman filed for divorce from the "Straight Line" singer on Tuesday after 19 years of marriage, according to court documents obtained by ABC News.Kidman's filing comes one day after ABC reported that she and Urban... Read More.

‘She’s a legend already’: Miranda Lambert’s TIME100 Next tribute to Lainey Wilson

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson's the only country artist chosen to be on the 2025 TIME100 Next list. The magazine's annual rundown honors "100 emerging leaders from around the world," like actor Jonathan Bailey, pop star Tate McRae, and Spring Health co-founder and CEO April Koh, who... Read More.

Billy Idol, The Cars’ Elliot Easton to play Above Ground benefit concert

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

Billy Idol and The Cars guitarist Elliot Easton are among the artists set to perform at the Above Ground benefit concert on Oct. 26 at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, California.Other artists confirmed for this year’s show include Idol guitarist Steve Stevens, Slipknot frontman Corey... Read More.

Sam Smith bringing ‘To Be’ Free residency to San Francisco

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

Sam Smith's To Be Free: New York City residency is heading to the West Coast.Sam is set to perform 24 shows at Brooklyn's Warsaw Club starting Oct. 8. They've also announced that in 2026, they will do eight shows at San Francisco's Castro Theatre, a... Read More.

Music Notes: Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift & more

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

Mariah Carey is returning to her native Long Island, New York, to do an in-store record signing Tuesday night. She'll be appearing at the noted indie record store Looney Tunes for the sold-out event. The good news? You won't have FOMO, because there are absolutely... Read More.

Def Leppard to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

The members of Def Leppard are the latest rock stars to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.The band will receive their star in the category of Recording at a ceremony on Oct. 9 in front of the Capitol Records building in Los Angeles. ... Read More.

Reunited: Former opening act Jordin Sparks joins Jonas Brothers onstage in Arizona

Tuesday, September 30 by ABC News

Jonas Brothers continued to bring the nostalgia when their Greetings From Your Hometown tour stopped in Phoenix, Arizona, on Monday — and it was definitely a full-circle moment.Back in 2009, American Idol champ Jordin Sparks was the opening act on JoBros' world tour. She also happens... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Nashville notes: Josh Ross’ ‘Live!’ debut + Megan Moroney’s ‘Late Night’ date

Bonnie Raitt to play Las Vegas’ Big Blues Bender

Des Moines superintendent to resign after being detained by ICE, lawyer says

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

‘She’s a legend already’: Miranda Lambert’s TIME100 Next tribute to Lainey Wilson

Billy Idol, The Cars’ Elliot Easton to play Above Ground benefit concert

Sam Smith bringing ‘To Be’ Free residency to San Francisco

Music Notes: Mariah Carey, Taylor Swift & more

Def Leppard to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Reunited: Former opening act Jordin Sparks joins Jonas Brothers onstage in Arizona

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