Music notes: Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan and more

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, Mexico, next year. The festival will take place Jan. 8-11, 2026, which tickets going on sale July 23. “Honored…Read More…

Taylor Swift’s dad recovering from successful heart surgery, source says

Taylor Swift’s dad recovering from successful heart surgery, source says

Larry Busacca/ACM2015/Getty Images for dcpTaylor 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, according to the source.A bypass surgery, also known as coronary artery bypass grafting, is done in order to improve the…Read More…

After Sam Fender cancellation, Benson Boone covers ‘Seventeen Going Under’ at Montreux Jazz Festival

After Sam Fender cancellation, Benson Boone covers ‘Seventeen Going Under’ at Montreux Jazz Festival

Disney/Randy Holmes; Disney/Randy HolmesSam 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 Fender’s song “Seventeen Going Under” during his set, which became the night’s headlining show after Fender pulled out due a…Read More…

Here’s how Olivia Rodrigo guitarist Arianna Powell reacted to playing with Robert Smith

Here’s how Olivia Rodrigo guitarist Arianna Powell reacted to playing with Robert Smith

Samir Hussein/WireImageWhile “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 June, joining the pop star for performances of “Just Like Heaven” and “Friday I’m in Love.”In an interview with Guitar World,…Read More…

Jonas Brothers debut ‘I Can’t Lose’ in support of Stand Up to Cancer

Jonas Brothers debut ‘I Can’t Lose’ in support of Stand Up to Cancer

RepublicJonas 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 uplift fans who’ve found hope and healing in our music means so much to us,” Jonas Brothers said in a statement.…Read More…

‘Wicked’ composer talks Glinda & Elphaba’s new songs for movie’s sequel

‘Wicked’ composer talks Glinda & Elphaba’s new songs for movie’s sequel

Taylor Hill/FilmMagicWhen 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 Elphaba. The songs were composed by Stephen Schwartz, who also wrote the Wicked musical. And while he can’t reveal a lot of details,…Read More…

Music notes: Justin Bieber, Louis Tomlinson and more

Music notes: Justin Bieber, Louis Tomlinson and more

Even as a little kid Justin Bieber had Swag. The singer posted a throwback video from 2008 of him being interviewed for CTV’s eTalk. A young Bieber tells the interviewer he doesn’t get nervous singing for people, and when asked where he sees his career headed, he correctly predicts, “I see myself doing more, like, R&B.”Louis Tomlinson explained in his latest post on…Read More…

Lewis Capaldi says Glastonbury return was ‘the best day of my life’

Lewis Capaldi says Glastonbury return was ‘the best day of my life’

Todd Owyoung/NBCLewis Capaldi continued his comeback Monday night with an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.The singer performed his song “Survive” and chatted with Jimmy about his return to the stage at the Glastonbury Festival in June after taking a two-year hiatus from music to focus on his mental health.He admitted the lead-up to the show was “terrifying”…Read More…