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Music notes: Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan and more

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

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... Read More.

Ariana Grande assures fans she’s not abandoning music for acting

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

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 have my hands full with many things that i... Read More.

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

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

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, according to the source.A bypass surgery, also known as coronary artery bypass grafting,... Read More.

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

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

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 Fender's song "Seventeen Going Under" during his set, which became the night's... Read More.

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

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

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 June, joining the pop star for... Read More.

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

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

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 uplift fans who’ve found hope and healing in our... Read More.

‘American Idol’ music supervisor and husband found shot dead in Los Angeles home, suspect arrested

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

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 husband, Thomas Deluca, both 70 -- were found shot to... Read More.

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

Wednesday, July 16 by ABC News

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 Elphaba. The songs were composed by Stephen Schwartz, who also... Read More.

Music notes: Justin Bieber, Louis Tomlinson and more

Tuesday, July 15 by ABC News

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,... Read More.

Sabrina Carpenter celebrates third anniversary of ’emails i can’t send’

Tuesday, July 15 by ABC News

Sabrina Carpenter is celebrating the three-year anniversary of her album emails i can’t send.“3 years of my dear emails,” she wrote on Instagram. “This album means so much to me and was the gateway to many special moments I couldn’t see ahead. I will never take... Read More.

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Noah Kahan and more

Ariana Grande assures fans she’s not abandoning music for acting

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

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

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

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

‘American Idol’ music supervisor and husband found shot dead in Los Angeles home, suspect arrested

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

Music notes: Justin Bieber, Louis Tomlinson and more

Sabrina Carpenter celebrates third anniversary of ’emails i can’t send’

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