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2025 Country Music Hall of Fame electee Kenny Chesney is set to make his fourth Farm Aid appearance at this year’s annual music and food festival at Huntington Bank Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20.

Wynonna Judd and Steve Earle have also joined the all-star lineup, the organization revealed today.

“We’re excited to have Kenny Chesney back on the Farm Aid stage this year,” said Jennifer Fahy, co-executive director of Farm Aid. “He’s one of many artists who have returned to Farm Aid, generously donating their travel and performances to raise awareness about the family farmers who grow good food for all of us. Kenny’s appearance, along with the addition of music legends Wynonna Judd and Steve Earle, will make this an unforgettable anniversary event.”

Chesney, an eight-time Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association Entertainer of the Year award winner, is one of America’s biggest concert draws.

Olivia Rodrigo welcomed David Byrne onstage during her headlining set Saturday at New York’s Governors Ball festival for a rendition of the Talking Heads classic “Burning Down the House.”

Toward the end of her weather-delayed set, Rodrigo brought out the “legendary” Byrne, who immediately launched into the Speaking in Tongues track. The two singers then traded verses on the track, with Byrne eventually dropping his acoustic guitar to engage in some synchronized dance routines with the Guts singer:

Like much of the Talking Heads’ work following the Stop Making Sense rerelease,...

Farm Aid is heading to Minnesota for the first time for its 40th anniversary festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

The event will launch a year-long celebration of four decades of impactful advocacy, historic cultural moments and unforgettable music.

Farm Aid 40 — a full day of music, family farmers, Homegrown food and agricultural experiences — will feature performances by Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young (and the Chrome Hearts), John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), and Margo Price, as well as Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles, Madeline Edwards and more artists to be announced.

Since the 1980s, Minnesota has offered a groundswell of strength in the farm movement, championing rural advocacy, sustainable and equitable agriculture, and forward-thinking policy reform. Farm Aid President Willie Nelson says Minnesota is an ideal host as Farm Aid commemorates this milestone anniversary.

Legendary singers Steve Perry and Willie Nelson have joined forces on a new version of Journey’s 1983 classic “Faithfully,” with proceeds benefitting Farm Aid in celebration of the annual concert and nonprofit organization’s 40th anniversary.

Former Journey frontman Perry reprises his vocals on the rock ballad, while Nelson adds his signature twang on his verses, with the pair duetting on the chorus.

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“No one has a voice or vocal phrasing anything like Willie Nelson,” stated Perry. “Singing this duet with Willie has been something I’ve always wanted to do. After recording ‘Faithfully’ with Journey, I always felt it would be a great song for Willie too. What a wonderful experience it was to finally sing with Willie. I’m so proud of what we have accomplished together.”

Nelson added, “Working with Steve Perry on ‘Faithfully’ was a meaningful experience. It was a pleasure to collaborate on this song.

Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp have announced the details for Farm Aid 2025, which is moving to Minneapolis for its 40th anniversary edition. The charity concert is set for Saturday, September 20th at Huntington Bank Stadium.

In addition to its founders, the festival will feature sets from board member Dave Matthews (performing with Tim Reynolds), Waxahatchee, Margo Price, Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Eric Burton (of Black Pumas), Jesse Welles, and Madeline Edwards, with more artists to be announced.

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A limited pre-sale (sign up here) for Farm Aid 2025 will begin on Wednesday, May 14th at 10:00 a.m. local time. Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, May 16th via Ticketmaster, also at 10:00 a.m. local time.

“For 40 years, Farm Aid and our partners have stood with farmers, supporting them to stay on...

Farm Aid will celebrate its 40th anniversary on September 20 with a super-sized show at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, featuring Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews, and Margo Price in addition to Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles, Madeline Edwards, and others that have yet to be announced. Ticket sales begin May 16.

“Family farmers are the heart of this country, and we depend on each other for good food and strong communities,...

The election of Pope Leo Xiv on Thursday was a monumental day for Catholics all over the world — as well as posters everywhere.

The former Cardinal Robert Prevost made history as the first American pope, and specifically the first pope from the great city of Chicago. Yes, the new supreme pontiff, leader of the largest religious denomination in the world, is from the land of da Bears, da Bulls, and da Bean; of deep dish pizza, Italian beef, and hot dogs — no ketchup. The pope is a White Sox fan...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 13, Episode 11 of “The Masked Singer,” “Soundtrack of My Life Night,” which aired April 23 on Fox.

Well, I’ll be. Edwin McCain, the singer/songwriter behind the 1990s hit song “I’ll Be,” was the latest celebrity to be revealed on Season 13 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer.” On the show’s Wednesday episode, McCain was unmasked as Nessy after performing “Million Reasons,” by Lady Gaga.

“Honestly, I’ve done so many different things in my career, like we’ve landed on an aircraft carrier off the coast of Korea and played for the sailors on board,” he told Variety of why he did the show. “We’ve been to Djibouti, Africa and Bahrain, and we’ve played every state in the US, except for Alaska. If life be an adventure, this certainly falls in that category. I was like, of course, I’ll do that.

The Masked Singer is back!

The Quarterfinals of season 13 of the hit Fox singing competition series aired on Wednesday night (April 23).

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season includes the new costumed character Detective Lucky Duck, who will help panelists “uncover who’s behind each mask.”

During the episode, contestants Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist Monster, Nessy, Pearl, and Coral hit the stage for another performance.

While on stage, Nessy performed “Million Reasons” by Lady Gaga.

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First Performance Clues:

- Says he’s a “gentle giant”

- Has been called a...

Thirteen songs into Goose’s Everything Must Go, one track before it wraps up, an unexpected twist arrives: a hint of edge. The narrator of “Silver Rising” is borderline unhinged, rattled by something evil in his back story. “I’m not the man I was/There’s a killer inside me,” sings main songwriter, guitarist, and vocalist Rick Mitarotonda. In what amounts to the opposite of a conventional jam-band lyric, Mitarotonda continues, “All that I am fades away/The rage in my heart flows out through my veins/I’m...

The band established the Bama Works Fund in 1999 to help disadvantaged youth and the disabled, as well as support protection of the environment, the arts and humanities.

The band donated the $1 million raised during a charity concert to homeless and children’s charities in San Francisco, California. The band has played other charity concerts benefiting Bay Area parks, music education and AIDS research.

In 2008 they performed at a benefit concert for Stand Up For A Cure

Charities & foundations supported

Dave Matthews Band has supported the following charities:

Amnesty InternationalBama Works FundCancer Research InstituteEntertainment Industry FoundationEvery Mother CountsGRAMMY FoundationGreen Music GroupHabitat For HumanityHeadCountKevin Youkilis Hits For KidsKokua Hawaii FoundationLive EarthMelanoma Research AllianceMilk+BookiesMusiCaresNAACPReverbRock the EarthSpecial OlympicsStand Up For A CureStand Up To CancerWorld AIDS Day Read more about Dave Matthews Band's charity work and events. Related articles Live Earth Rocks the PlanetJerry Seinfeld Stands Up For A CureArtists are Standing Up...

It's time for a "Merging of the Masks" for the Lucky 6 on tonight's episode of The Masked Singer! The final six celebrities in the competition are ready to battle it out to get one step closer to the illusive Golden Mask trophy. This week, panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora will have an opportunity to ask some rapid-fire questions to each masked contestant. These could be some of the biggest clues yet! Nick Cannon hosts the zany fun airing Wednesday, April 16 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) on Fox. Find out who was unmasked below.

Mad Scientist Monster

To kick off this Lucky 6 merge, Mad Scientist Monster took the stage after explaining a few things about himself: "If you've been doing your research, you'll know I've basically told you everything about me. I've played sports, I love my wife, and I didn't get here alone. And while...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 13, Episode 10 of “The Masked Singer,” “Lucky 6,” which aired April 16 on Fox.

Freeze frame: “Boy Meets World” and “Brotherly Love” star Matthew Lawrence was the latest celebrity to be revealed on Season 13 of Fox’s “The Masked Singer.” On the show’s Wednesday episode, Lawrence was unmasked as Paparazzo after performing “Unpretty,” by TLC.

“Man, if you had told me that this little guy would still be standing here, I’d say you’re crazy. Because I’ve never sang before,” Lawrence said as Paparazzo in his pre-tape package. “And — big spoiler alert — the next song is the biggest hint to my identity yet. So listen closely.”

That’s referring to Lawrence’s relationship with TLC member Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas.

For Paparazzo, Jenny McCarthy-Wahlberg got it right with Matthew Lawrence. Robin Thicke guessed Frankie Muniz. Rita Ora named Jason Ritter. Ken Jeong went with Ben Savage.

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Nessy made his debut on the March 26 episode of The Masked Singer Season 13 as a member of Group C. The long-necked monster's first song on Fox's reality TV show was "Roxanne," and he had the four panelists guessing such famous names as Gene Simmons from Kiss, Dan Reynolds from Imagine Dragons, and Daryl Hall from Hall & Oates. He later performed tunes like "Tearin' Up My Heart," "Can't Fight This Feeling," and "Stargazing," and the judges added celebrities like Dave Matthews, Darius Rucker from Hootie & the Blowfish, Pat Monahan from Train, Justin Hawkins of The Darkness, Edwin McCain, and Sting to their ever-growing list.

But who is Nessy? If you're looking for The Masked Singer spoilers and clues, you've come to the right place! Read on for everything to know about this contestant, including which famous...

The Masked Singer is back!

A new episode of season 13 of the hit Fox singing competition series aired on Wednesday night (April 16).

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season includes the new costumed character Detective Lucky Duck, who will help panelists “uncover who’s behind each mask.”

During the episode, the Lucky Six contestants Boogie Woogie, Mad Scientist Monster, Nessy, Pearl, Coral, and Paprazzo hit the stage for another performance.

While on stage, Nessy performed “Stargazing” by Myles Smith.

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First Performance Clues:

- Says he’s a “gentle giant”

-...

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Every April, the sports world turns its eyes to Augusta National, where one of golf’s most iconic and traditional major events unfolds: The Masters. But this year, a new tradition is quietly taking root just beyond Magnolia Lane.

DraftKings and Sports Illustrated partnered last weekend to present the first-ever Augusta After Dark, sponsored by Homes.com—an invitation-only experience for top-tier members of DraftKings’ Dynasty Rewards program. The centerpiece?...

It's "Decades Night" on The Masked Singer and viewers were tuned into Mystery Mixed Radio! In the Group C finals, Mad Scientist Monster, Nessy, and Yorkie each performed a hit song from an iconic era. One celebrity automatically advanced to the Lucky Six while two faced off in an electrifying Battle Royale.

Panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora dissected the clues hoping to uncover which of your favorite stars are behind the wacky masks. Nick Cannon hosted the zany fun airing Wednesday, April 9 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) on Fox. Find out who was unmasked below.

Yorkie

Yorkie took us back to the 1960s and barked out a few clues that had everyone saying, "hot diggity-dog": "I chose the 60s because they remind me of my mom. I instantly picture her as a young woman falling in love and getting married. That white picket fence dream of the decade.

The Masked Singer is back!

A new episode of season 13 of the hit Fox singing competition series aired on Wednesday night (April 9).

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season includes the new costumed character Detective Lucky Duck, who will help panelists “uncover who’s behind each mask.”

During the episode, Group C contestants Mad Scientist Monster, Nessy, and Yorkie hit the stage for another performance.

While on stage, Nessy performed “Can’t Fight This Feeling” by Reo Speedwagon.

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First Performance Clues:

- Says he’s a “gentle giant”

- Has...

In Concert for Cancer’s 14th annual benefit concert brings star power to Seattle’s legendary Jazz Alley on Monday, September 29, 2025, celebrating the iconic music of Stevie Wonder while raising funds to support cancer patient families and lifesaving research.

In Concert for Cancer

This year’s star-studded lineup features a one-of-a-kind gathering of legendary artists:

Kenny Lattimore – Grammy-winning singer and R&b Hall of Famer

Mindi Abair – Two-time Grammy-nominated saxophonist, singer, and songwriter

Danny Seraphine – Drummer, co-founder of Chicago, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer

Judith Hill – Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist

Tony Grant – Acclaimed singer, actor, and lead singer of The Temptations

These five powerhouse performers will take the stage for a one-night-only celebration of music and hope, uniting to support cancer patients and advance lifesaving research.

100% of the show’s proceeds will benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital and the Cancer Vaccine Institute at Uw Medicine, funding essential patient services and groundbreaking cancer research.

Boy bands have been around for more than 50 years — from the Jackson 5 in the 60s, to Menudo and New Edition in the '80s. The '90s brought us Boyz II Men, Backstreet Boys, 'NSync, and B2K — which led into the new millennium's One Direction, Jonas Brothers, and BTS. Tonight, The Masked Singer is paying tribute to all of them in "Boy Band Night."

The Group C semi-finalists take the stage as panelists Robin Thicke, Jenny McCarthy Wahlberg, Ken Jeong, and Rita Ora dissect the clues hoping to uncover which of your favorite stars are behind the wacky masks. Nick Cannon hosts the zany fun airing Wednesday, April 2 (8 p.m. Et/Pt) on Fox. Find out who was unmasked below.

Nessy

Resident rocker Nessy has a history with one boy band in particular — and here's what he had to say about it: "This is so unexpected. I never thought...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 13, Episode 8 of “The Masked Singer,” “Boy Band Night,” which aired April 2 on Fox.

Wu-Tang is for the children, and “Masked Singer” welcomes audiences young and old as well. On Wednesday’s “Boy Band”-themed episode of the hit Fox competition, Method Man was the next celebrity to be unmasked, as he was revealed to be the voice under the “Stud Muffin” costume.

“I may not be in a boy band, but I know what it’s like to be a part of a brotherhood,” Method Man said in his pre-taped package as Stud Muffin, referring to Wu Tang Clan. “We grew up together, blew up together. There was no limit to what we could do. But when you’ve got a good thing going, people try to poison it. But at the end of the day, nothing can come between me and my team.

The Masked Singer is back!

A new episode of season 13 of the hit Fox singing competition series aired on Wednesday night (April 2).

The show, which began in South Korea, features celebrities singing songs while wearing costumes and face masks concealing their identities until they’re eliminated. Throughout the season, the contestants provide clues to try and help the judges and fans figure out who is under the mask.

This season includes the new costumed character Detective Lucky Duck, who will help panelists “uncover who’s behind each mask.”

During the episode, Group C contestants Mad Scientist Monster, Nessy, Stud Muffin, and Yorkie hit the stage for their first performances of the season.

While on stage, Nessy performed “Tearin’ Up My Heart” by *Nsync.

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- Says he’s a...

Everyone makes a big deal when a host fronts Saturday Night Live for the fifth time. Ever since Tom Hanks invented the Five-Timers Club — it was a bit for a monologue that no one expected to stand the test of time — a litany of stars have been fitted for their Five-Timers smoking jackets. In fact, what was once an exclusive club has become a crowded lounge, with 28 members among its ranks.

But you know who doesn’t get proper credit for SNL longevity? That’s the musical acts who’ve been invited back five times or more, a testament to longevity and popularity in an industry that makes both qualities difficult to sustain. Who are the 21 members of the SNL Musical Five-Timers Club? Glad you asked.

1 Paul Simon

For SNL music, Rhymin’ Simon is king. Lorne Michaels’ white-wine-sipping pal (50 mentions in Michaels’ new biography) led off the SNL50 anniversary show,...

Attention, MTV Generation, your ship has come in! Paramount+ is opening the floodgates to bring classic episodes of MTV Unplugged, VH1 Storytellers, and CMT Crossroads to the streaming platform. Over 50 episodes of MTV Unplugged were recently added, and there are dozens of episodes of VH1 Storytellers and CMT Crossroads to experience and explore.

According to Paramount+, many episodes “haven’t been available in 20+ years.” The MTV Unplugged offerings alone are a reason to consider getting a Paramount+ subscription, with iconic performances from bands like Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Tori Amos, Staind, Korn, The Cranberries, Aerosmith, Alicia Keys, Duran Duran, and more up for grabs. MTV Unplugged is a legendary series of performances in unique and intimate settings, typically with acoustic versions of classic songs performed for the first time.

Meanwhile, VH1 Storytellers is similar to MTV Unplugged in that it’s a concert series in an intimate setting. However, the...

Paramount+ has opened up its vault of classic MTV Unplugged episodes. Over 50 episodes of the live performance series have been added to the streamer, alongside dozens more episodes of VH1 Storytellers and CMT Crossroads.

According to a press release, many of the episodes “haven’t been available in 20+ years.” Coming from Seasons 1-8 and 10-13, the MTV Unplugged episodes include iconic performances from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, Oasis, R.E.M., Alanis Morissette, Alice in Chains, and Bob Dylan.

Meanwhile, the VH1 Storytellers episodes are taken from Seasons 1-9, 11-13,15, and 16, featuring standouts like David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Alicia Keys, and Elton John.

See the full list of more than 125 episodes below.

MTV Unplugged

Aerosmith (1990)

Alanis Morissette (1999)

Alice in Chains (1996)

Alicia Keys (2005)

Allman Brothers (1990)

Annie Lenox (1992)

Arrested Development (1993)

Babyface & Friends feat. Stevie Wonder, Eric Clapton, and K-Ci & JoJo (1997)

Bob Dylan (1994)

Bryan Adams (1997)

Chris Isaak (1995)

Cranberries (1995)

Crowded House...

The following interview contains spoilers from the third episode of Yellowjackets Season 3, titled "Them's the Brakes."

Episode 3 of Yellowjackets debuted on Paramount+ with Showtime on Friday, with plenty of new twists and revelations to send fans into a frenzy. In "Them's the Brakes," a hostile reunion ignites chaos among former teammates, Lottie's (Simone Kessell) behavior gives Callie (Sarah Desjardins) unexpected insights into her mom's dark history, and Tai (Jasmin Savoy Brown) and Van (Lauren Ambrose) face consequences for their past actions.

Showrunner and executive producer Jonathan Lisco spoke to Gold Derby to break down the episode, which was also his directorial debut. He co-wrote this episode with the show's creators, Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson. We dive into Mari's (Alexa Barajas) captivity and release, Shauna's (Melanie Lynskey) cantankerous friendships with Misty (Christina Ricci) and Lottie, the mysterious heart necklace, Tai and Van's "sacrifice," and that heart-pounding cave exploration...

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Dave Matthews Band have a busy summer ahead, as the crew hits the road for their 2025 Summer Tour across North America. But if you’re hoping to hear the group play “Crash” and “Ants Marching” at one of the upcoming stops, you’ll want to act fast: Tickets have already started to sell out online for select stops, hours after the general sale kicked off on Feb. 21.

At...

If there’s one thing you can rely on “Saturday Night Live” for, it’s delivering good celebrity impressions. Some are so good, in fact, that they draw the actual celebrity into a sketch with them.

Most recently, it happened when then-Vice President Kamala Harris stopped by just before the 2024 election to give Maya Rudolph’s version of Kamala Harris a pep talk. But this is a tradition that goes back literal decades. So, we rounded up each one we could find.

You can relive them below.

Eddie Murphy and Tracy Morgan

During the “SNL50” celebration, the show brought back “Black Jeopardy,” featuring Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan and Eddie Murphy as contestants. Of course, Eddie Murphy was actually playing Tracy Morgan.

Kamala Harris and Maya Rudolph

Like we mentioned above, Kamala Harris made a surprise stop at 30 Rock just days before the 2024 election, giving her fake self, as well as the country at large,...

This Valentine’s Day, standup comedy superstar and 2025 Golden Globes host Nikki Glaser could be doing anything with anyone — but she’s spending it with you on Dave Matthews Band Radio (Ch. 30).

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“I’m going to be taking you through some of Dave Matthews Band’s hit love songs and giving a little commentary along the way,” Nikki said. “For those of you who don’t know, I’m a comedian, podcaster, roaster, and most importantly, I am the voice of Dave Matthews Band Radio. Yes, that is a job that I not only begged for, it is a labor of love. And today, we’re talking about love and we’re listening to songs about love.”

Listen to Nikki’s special Valentine’s Guest DJ set on the SiriusXM now.

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has named 14 music legends as performer nominees for induction in its 2025 class.

The nominees for 2025 are Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Joy Division/New Order, Cyndi Lauper, Maná, Oasis, Outkast, Phish, Soundgarden and The White Stripes.

Eight of the 14 nominees are appearing on the ballot for the first time: Bad Company, The Black Crowes, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, Billy Idol, Maná, Outkast, and Phish.

Ballots will now be sent to an international voting panel consisting of over 1,200 artists, historians, and music industry professionals. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame selection criteria “include an artist’s impact on other musicians, the scope and longevity of their career and body of work, as well as their innovation and excellence in style and technique.”

Honorees will be announced in April, with the annual induction ceremony set for the fall in Los Angeles.

Distilling the musical legacy of the Grateful Dead into one night is no small feat, and into three hours is an even taller order. But Don Was — longtime president of Blue Note Records, respected multi-instrumentalist and musical director for the Jan. 31 MusiCares Persons of the Year event — was up to the task, curating an inspired lineup of devotees, including Billy Strings, The War on Drugs, Norah Jones, Dwight Yoakam, Maren Morris, Noah Kahan and Wynonna Judd, and longtime collaborators like John Mayer, Bruce Hornsby and Was himself, who’s a touring member of Bob Weir’s Wolf Bros playing his signature upright bass.

As Was tells it, the set list came together organically, with the artists choosing which songs to play in concert with show producer Rac Clark and MusiCares’ Laura Segura. The end result ran the gamut from the popular (“Truckin’,” performed by Yoakam) to the ambitious (“Terrapin Station...

Dave Matthews has built a career that goes far beyond his prominent voice and jam-packed concerts. With a net worth of $350 million, he’s one of the richest musicians out there. But how did he get here? It’s not just from selling albums.

Matthews is the frontman of the Dave Matthews Band (Dmb), one of the most successful touring acts in history. Since forming in 1991, the band has been on the road almost every summer, making millions from their live shows.

They don’t just play the same songs every night—each show is distinct, making fans come back constantly. This impressive touring style has made Dmb one of the biggest money-making bands in the world.

But Matthews also had an astonishing acting career, showing up in movies alongside Adam Sandler and even appearing in the hit TV series House. And when he’s not making music or acting,...

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The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Alanis Morissette, John Mayer, and Billie Eilish will perform to support victims of the wildfires in Los Angeles tonight for the FireAid benefit concerts. Set for two L.A. venues, a stacked lineup of artists will come together at both the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome, with performances streaming live across mutiple platforms.

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Dave Matthews of the Dave Matthews Band fame has had to pull out of FireAid — the Jan. 30 benefit concert coming in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires — due to a family emergency.

“Due to a critical illness in the family, Dave Matthews is unfortunately unable to perform at the FireAid and MusiCares benefits this week,” the statement by FireAid and Musicares on Instagram stated on Thursday.

Matthews and John Mayer were earlier billed to take the stage together for the first time at the fundraiser. “Sending all my love to Dave, who will be there in spirit with me at @fireaidla,” Mayer wrote on his Instagram story page.

FireAid will use the proceeds from the concert to support the L.A. communities impacted by the deadly fires that have torn through the Pacific Palisades, Malibu and Altadena.

The FireAid performers include Mayer, Billie Eilish and Finneas, Earth, Wind & Fire,...

Dave Matthews Band has sadly had to cancel some scheduled appearances that were going to take place this week.

The popular band, fronted by Dave Matthews, was supposed to take the stage at the FireAid concert on Thursday evening (January 30) to benefit the victims of the horrible Los Angeles fires. The following day, they were going to participate in the MusiCares Persons Of The Year.

However, the band took to social media on Wednesday (January 29) to reveal that they had to back out of both events. The reason why was also revealed.

Keep reading to find out more…

“Due to a critical illness in the family, Dave Matthews is unfortunately unable to perform at the FireAid and MusiCares benefits this week,” the band wrote in a statement shared on Instagram.

We hope that everyone is alright and will update you if we learn more.

The lineup for the FireAid concert...

Dave Matthews will no longer perform at this week’s FireAid benefit concert and MusiCares‘ 2025 Persons of the Year benefit gala. In a statement, the band revealed Matthews is dealing with “a critical illness in the family,” leaving him unable to attend either event.

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Matthews was scheduled to perform with John Mayer for the first time at the FireAid concert on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Kia Forum. The remaining lineup includes Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dawes, Graham Nash,...

FireAid, the double-venue concert event to raise funds for Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts, will take place Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Inglewood, CA, capping a whirlwind effort to mount a response to the devastation caused by the Palisades and Eaton fires.

The concerts will feature performances by the likes of Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Wonder, Peso Pluma, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day and more.

The shows will be available via more than 25 broadcast partners worldwide. You can also stream it on Deadline below:

FireAid was originally announced January 16 and tickets went on sale less than a week later, with the Forum added as a venue due to response from both artists and fans. Tickets started at $99, with venue and service fees waived for the event as all proceeds go to FireAid relief efforts.

Firefighters battle the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles. (Photo by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection)

Satellite and streaming pay television provider DirecTV is committing $1 million to wildfire relief and recovery efforts in Southern California, the company announced this week.

Additionally, DirecTV says it will broadcast the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday, January 30 at 10 p.m. Eastern Time (7 p.m. Pacific Time) from the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The benefit will include performances by Billie Eilish, Dave Matthews, Jelly Roll, John Mayer, Green Day, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stevie Nicks and Sting, among others.

FireAid is intended to help raise additional money for wildfire relief efforts following the devastating Palisades Fire, Hurst Fire, Eaton Fire and others that ignited in the Los Angeles area earlier this month.

DirecTV is headquartered in El Segundo, a city in Los Angeles County. The company says...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Dave Matthews Band have announced a North American tour during the spring and summer months. The trek kicks off on April 27 in New Orleans and cruises through North American cities such as Boston; Cincinnati; Chicago; Richmond, Virginia; Inglewood, California; and Quincy, Washington, plus a two-day stop in Sao Paulo, Brazil in June for Best of Blues & Rock Festival. The band’s performance at Inglewood’s Kia Forum will mark their first show at the venue since 1998.

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Dave Matthews Band have lined up a 2025 US tour taking place in the spring and summer.

The 35-date jaunt begins on April 27th with an appearance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and will stop in Noblesville, Indiana; Richmond, Virginia; Columbia, Maryland; Wantagh, New York; and Chicago, Illinois, before concluding with Dmb’s annual Labor Day Weekend residency at the Gorge Amphitheatre in George, Washington.

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A ticket pre-sale for members of the Dmb Warehouse Fan Association will begin on Tuesday, January 28th, at the band’s official website, with the general on-sale following on Friday, February 21st via Ticketmaster.

As part of the tour, Dmb will continue their long-running partnerships with The Nature Conservancy and Reverb. The group has also renewed its partnership with Live Nation venues to further minimize the environmental footprint of their concerts.

To coincide with their return to Southern California,...

The Grateful Dead will be honoured as MusiCares Persons of the Year 2025, and will be celebrated at a special gala on January 31.

Hosted by Andy Cohen, the event will benefit music professionals in need, including those affected by the greater LA wildfires, and feature performances from artists including Maren Morris, Billy Strings and a special appearance from Dead & Company.

The 2025 MusiCares Persons Of The Year Charity Gala will help raise vital funds to support music professionals in need, including those impacted by the Los Angeles wildfires. Donate to MusiCares’ Greater Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to make a difference.

With all that the Grateful Dead have given to the music community and beyond, their influence is immeasurable. And on Jan. 31, they’ll be honored in star-studded fashion.

Grammy Award-winning artists Zac Brown, Stewart Copeland, Mick Fleetwood, Sammy Hagar, Bruce Hornsby, Norah Jones, Wynonna Judd, Dave Matthews, John Mayer, Maren Morris,...

This year’s Grammy week will be looking a little different, as the show will take place shortly after Los Angeles was devastated by wildfires in the Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Music’s biggest night will mark the first awards show to take place in L.A. since the tragedy began on Jan. 7, and many of the typical Grammy events have been canceled as the usual players — including Spotify and the major labels — redirect resources to aid wildfire relief efforts.

However, a handful of events will carry on with a charitable component, including the starry Clive Davis party and MusiCares tribute concert. Check out this year’s still-on Grammys celebrations below.

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Rampd (Recording Artists and Music Professionals with Disabilities) will present DisCo House, which aims to amplify disability inclusion in the music industry in partnership with the Recording Academy’s Raa+D Network,...

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After wildfires devastated Los Angeles this month, a star-studded lineup of artists including Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Alanis Morissette, Green Day, Stevie Nicks, and Joni Mitchell are scheduled to hit the stage for L.A.’s FireAid benefit show on Jan. 30 to help support the victims impacted by the disaster.

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Bill Burr and Shane Gillis are joining forces for a benefit comedy show that will support relief efforts for those affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

The comedians shared the news via their Instagram accounts on Tuesday. Produced by Live Nation, the event will take place on Monday, Jan. 27 at the Wiltern Theater. Tickets went on sale via Live Nation’s website on Tuesday.

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All proceeds from the benefit will go to the Wildfire Relief Program, a GoFundMe organization that is “currently supporting relief and recovery efforts related to the wildfires burning in L.A. County.” The program set a goal to raise $8 million for those affected by the blazes and reached a total of a little over $5 million on Tuesday.

Burr spoke about the devastating wildfires during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last Tuesday where he...

FireAid is sharing more details about its benefit concert on Jan. 30. On Monday, FireAid revealed the lineups for Intuit Dome and Kia Forum, while sharing that ticket fees will be waived to ensure all proceeds go to those affected by the fires.

Kia Forum will feature a cohort of rock-tipped acts, including Pink, Alanis Morissette, Dave Matthews & John Mayer, Green Day, Stevie Nicks, No Doubt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Joni Mitchell. The Forum show will start at 6 p.m. with doors opening at 5 p.m.

Intuit Dome will have a slightly poppier lineup,...

Update, with official lineup: FireAid has announced the official line-ups for January 30 with Billie Eilish, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Jelly Roll, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Olivia Rodrigo, Peso Pluma, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Sting, and Tate McRae playing at Intuit Dome.

Alanis Morissette, Anderson. Paak, John Mayer, Dawes, Graham Nash, Green Day, John Fogerty, Joni Mitchell, No Doubt, P!nk, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks, and The Black Crowes will be performing at the Kia Forum.

Note: Dave Matthews was scheduled to perform with Mayer but pulled out of the event due to a family illness.

The event will start at 6 p.m. at the Kia Forum (doors open at 5 p.m.) and Intuit Dome will begin at 7:30 p.m. (doors open at 5 p.m.). In an effort to ensure people can experience as much of the FireAid benefit show as possible, fans who...

MusiCares’ 2025 Persons of the Year benefit gala, in honor of the Grateful Dead, will feature an A-list group of performers. Noah Kahan, John Mayer, Vampire Weekend, and Maren Morris are all on the lineup, along with Dead & Company, Rolling Stone has learned. The event is slated for Jan. 31.

It will also feature Zac Brown, Sierra Ferrell, Mick Fleetwood with Stewart Copeland, Dave Matthews, Sammy Hagar, Bruce Hornsby, Norah Jones, Dave Matthews, My Morning Jacket, Billy Strings, the War on Drugs, the War and Treaty, Wynonna Judd, and Dwight Yoakam, Rs can confirm,...

The MusiCares Persons of the Year benefit gala, one of several official pre-Grammy Awards functions scheduled to take place in Los Angeles ahead of the Feb. 2 show, will go on with its tribute to the Grateful Dead on Jan. 31 and some big names are attached, sources reveal.

The Hollywood Reporter has been tipped to the slated performers on the lineup. They include: Dead & Company, John Mayer, Mick Fleetwood with Stewart Copeland, Norah Jones, Maren Morris, Noah Kahan, Vampire Weekend, Sierra Ferrell and Lukas Nelson, Dwight Yoakam, Billy Strings, My Morning Jacket, the War and Treaty, Sammy Hagar, Zac Brown and the War on Drugs. Previous Grateful Dead collaborator Bruce Hornsby is also expected and friend of the band, and Bravo TV host, Andy Cohen — himself a longtime Deadhead who has hosted Weir on Watch What Happens — will Mc the evening.

An official announcement, released on Jan. 21, also includes Dave Matthews,...

As Los Angeles continues to grapple with the effects of the most devastating fire in its city’s history, a number of prominent artists are stepping up to create an “evening of music and solidarity.” The FireAid Benefit Concert is set for January 30th utilizing both the Intuit Dome and the Kia Forum, with an all-star lineup led by Billie Eilish, Lady Gaga, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Stevie Nicks, Joni Mitchell, Jelly Roll, and Gwen Stefani set to take the stage.

The current lineup is rounded out by P!Nk, Sting, Stephen Stills, John Mayer, Dave Matthews, Earth, Wind, & Fire, Lil Baby, Gracie Abrams, Tate McRae, Green Day, Katy Perry, and Rod Stewart, with more artists reported to be coming on board for the event in the coming days. Update: No Doubt, Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Wonder, Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dawes, Graham Nash, John Fogerty, Peso Pluma, and...

Billie Eilish and Finneas, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gracie Abrams, Green Day, Jelly Roll, Joni Mitchell, Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Lil Baby, Pink, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rod Stewart, Sting, Stephen Stills, Stevie Nicks and Tate McRae are set to perform at FireAid, the upcoming benefit concert in the wake of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Also taking the stage together for the first time: Dave Matthews and John Mayer.

It was revealed Sunday that Olivia Rodrigo will perform, and that No Doubt (Gwen Stefani, Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont and Adrian Young) will reunite for the concert.

Later Sunday, it was announced that Alanis Morissette, Anderson .Paak, Dawes, Graham Nash, John Fogerty, Peso Pluma, Stevie Wonder and the Black Crowes had joined the lineup.

Tickets are set to go on sale Jan. 22. The show was originally slated for the Intuit Dome on Jan. 30, but will now also include nearby Inglewood venue The Forum.