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Dolly Parton says she and her team are in early talks with companies that produce “avatar performances,” as she continues working through health issues that have sidelined several appearances this year.
“I am dealing with some health issues that I just didn’t pay attention to when I was watching over Carl,” Parton, 80, told People in an interview published Friday (Aug. 21), referring to her late husband, Carl Thomas Dean, who died in March 2025 at 82 after nearly 60 years of marriage.
She said the avatar performances, which she did not describe in detail, are still in the “early stages of development.”
Parton framed the current stretch as difficult but not unprecedented. “It’s not like I haven’t been through hard times with my health,” she said, recalling being “down for several months with female issues” in the early 1980s.
She added that public scrutiny feels more intense now than it once did: “I think because we live in a 24/7 world with social media, everything gets magnified in ways it wasn’t years ago. I used to joke that I was the Queen of the Tabloids, but now I guess I can say I’m the Queen of Social Media AI! Seriously, though, even though I’m still healin’, I’m still workin’.”
The interview followed a string of missed appearances. Parton postponed a planned Las Vegas residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, first pushing the December 2025 dates to September 2026 before canceling the run entirely in May.
She also appeared only virtually for several 2026 engagements, including the Academy of Country Music’s Poet’s Award at the ACM Honors and, most recently, the dedication of Dollywood’s new NightFlight Expedition ride on Aug. 14.
Parton has not toured traditionally since 2016. In March, at her first in-person public appearance of 2026, she told a Dollywood crowd she had been “worn down and worn out” from grief and needed to rebuild herself “spiritually, emotionally and physically,” while maintaining that her health issues hadn’t slowed her down.
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard brought out Max Weinberg as a surprise guest during their Friday (Aug. 21) show at Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium, with the E Street Band drummer filling in for his son, longtime band collaborator Jay Weinberg.
Guitarist Joey Walker explained the swap to the crowd mid-set. “In continuing with the tradition that we started over the last year or so, where we get our friend Jay Weinberg to come out and play a song with us — it’d be rude not to. But Jay’s busy, he’s down in Nashville, so Jay made a call: ‘Alright, I’m going to call dad.’”
Max Weinberg then joined the band onstage as a second drummer, playing alongside regular drummer Michael Cavanagh on an extended rendition of “Hot Water.”
The elder Weinberg’s cameo continues a running bit between the Australian psych-rock band and Jay Weinberg, the former Slipknot drummer who has guested with King Gizzard periodically since first sitting in during a 2024 Nashville show.
He appeared again just a week earlier at the band’s Field of Vision II festival in Colorado, playing on “Hell” and hosting a solo drum clinic.
The guest spot came during the second of three King Gizzard shows at Forest Hills Stadium, part of a run marking the band’s fourth consecutive year at the venue and its first time playing three nights there. The Aug. 20 and 21 dates were billed as rock shows, while the run closed Saturday (Aug. 22) with an all-electronic rave set.
The band then heads to Brooklyn’s Under the K Bridge Park on Sunday (Aug. 23) for another rave show, before continuing to a run of Australian dates in October, including a stop at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion.
King Gizzard’s Forest Hills stand comes amid a characteristically prolific stretch for the band, which released its latest album, Alien Metal, its 28th studio release, earlier this year.
Dale Morris, the legendary Nashville artist manager who helped build the superstar careers of Alabama and Kenny Chesney, has died. He was 89.
Morris died peacefully in his sleep Friday night (Aug. 21), his representatives said. A specific cause of death was not provided.
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“He lived a big, bold, beautiful, blessed life, and I’m holding onto that right now,” Clint Higham, president of Morris Higham Management, said in a statement about his mentor and longtime business partner. “It’s the end of an era.”
Morris began his career in the music industry as a songwriter, penning Johnny Paycheck’s 1967 single “Don’t Monkey With Another Monkey’s Monkey” before turning his attention to the business side.
After launching Dale Morris & Associates, Morris was introduced to the up-and-coming band Alabama in 1979 at The Bowery in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Under his management, Alabama went on to score 33 No. 1 hits on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart — the most among duos or groups — and became an unstoppable touring force, bringing production values on par with those of the era’s biggest rock acts.
In the early 1990s, Morris forged a professional relationship with aspiring country singer Chesney, who would go on to become a Country Music Hall of Famer and one of the highest-grossing country touring artists of all time, according to Billboard Boxscore. Chesney also holds the record for the most No. 1 songs on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, with 33.
Morris’ other clients included Martina McBride, Barbara Mandrell, Jake Owen, Old Dominion, Brandon Lay, Ryan Griffin and Walker County.
“He was larger than life, and never met a dream he couldn’t build,” Higham said. “Dale Morris gave me my first internship, and I never wanted to go anywhere else. He saw things in people, in me, in Kenny, and inspired everyone to reach beyond what we thought possible. Maybe it’s how much he loved life, loved his family, loved us.”
In 2018, Paradigm (now called THE·TEAM) acquired Dale Morris & Associates, the in-house booking business of Morris and Higham’s firm, Morris Higham Management.
During his career, Morris also received the T.J. Martell Foundation’s Tony Martell Lifetime Entertainment Achievement Award in 2014.
Morris was married to his wife, Earline, for 68 years. He was preceded in death by his son, Tim. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Jennifer; grandchildren Zack, Colton (and wife Mary Blair), Nick (and wife Shelby) and Kendall; and great-grandchildren Mary Dee and Gus.
“We’re so blessed to have had 90 years with him as the patriarch of our family,” his grandson Zack Morris said in a statement. “Thank you to our music industry family and to his vast community of friends in Nashville, Boca and beyond for loving him all these many years.”
A celebration of life is being planned for later this fall, with details to be announced in the coming weeks. In lieu of flowers, Morris’ family is asking for donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Whether you first encountered Kehlani through her era-defining Cloud 19 mixtape or her 2025 career-crowning smash hit “Folded” — which earned her two Grammys (her first after five previous nods) and became her highest-charting Billboard Hot 100 hit (No. 6) — the Oakland-bred R&B powerhouse was glad that you bought a ticket to her ongoing, 44-date world tour.
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Mounted in support of her eponymous fifth studio album — which reached No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 1 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums — the Kehlani World Tour will visit arenas and amphitheaters in major cities across North America, Europe and Australia through the end of the year.
But at Friday night’s (Aug. 21) sold-out Barclays Center show in Brooklyn, New York, the cover star of Billboard‘s 2026 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players issue narrowed the scope of her storytelling to the emotional ebb and flow of a night out and the morning after, still finding space to honor the current wave of momentum mainstream R&B is enjoying and bridge that power with the iconography of eras past.
Before she entered the stage like a ’00s R&B fantasy to the tune of “Anotha Luva,” Kehlani ceded the stage to her dazzling support acts: Grammy winner Durand Bernarr, DJ Waseel, ascendant R&B singer-songwriter TheARTI$T and Oscar-nominated songwriter DIXSON. Waseel served as master of ceremonies for the entire night, soundtracking interludes with Kehlani deep cuts like “You Know Wassup,” feeding the day-one fans and keeping the energy high. TheARTI$T brought her signature ethereal sound to Barclays Center, playing cuts like “Sober” and “Love Is” and maintaining the thread of queer R&B that ran through the show. DIXSON played a few of his own cuts (“Cherry Sorbet”), as well as mashups of songs he helped write (like Beyoncé’s “Morning Dew”), before reappearing later in the show to assist on background vocals during Kehlani’s showstopping rendition of “Still.”
Bernarr, who played cuts from last year’s BLOOM (“Generous”) and this year’s BERNARR. (“Am I Okay?”), fully leaned into his rockstar proclivities, packing in gravity-defying riffs, an intensely physical stage presence (he was literally busting out kip-ups) and rollicking musical arrangements. The Cleveland vocalist was the final support act to hit the stage before Kehlani kicked off her nearly two-hour set — and he certainly knew a thing or two about properly preparing the space.
In her tracing of the pre-game, the night out, the comedown during the walk home, and the at-times questionable decisions that come in the wee hours of the morning, Kehlani performed nearly every track from her new LP, making sure to incorporate older catalog cuts. From 2017’s SweetSexySavage (“Piece of Mind”) and 2019’s While We Wait (“Footsteps”) to 2022’s Blue Water Road (“Everything”), nearly every era of Kehlani’s discography got some shine.
Not only did the setlist smartly weave the quasi-concept album feel of Kehlani with the narrative threads of her larger catalog, but it also allowed the htimaker and her music director to incorporate nods to ’00s R&B classics like Aaliyah’s “Rock the Boat” and Ne-Yo’s “So Sick.” That commitment to grounding the success of “Folded,” its parent album and accompanying tour, to R&B’s rich history extended to the choreography, helmed in part by Dominique Battiste and Darius “Dario” Boatner, who packed in homages to both Michael and Janet Jackson. Oh, and a surprise Cardi B appearance was simply the cherry on top.
From heart-melting vocals to an indescribably warm presence, Kehlani gifted Brooklyn a night of soul, gratitude and, most importantly, safety. A decade-plus in the making, the Barclays Center stop of the Kehlani World Tour was the ultimate proof of concept for unabashedly queer, vocal-forward contemporary R&B headlining and selling out arenas.
Here are the five best moments from the Kehlani World Tour in Brooklyn.
Olivia Rodrigo is dropping new music ahead of her upcoming Daisy Chain Fields festival.
On Friday (Aug. 21), the 23-year-old singer-songwriter surprise-released her new song “Serena Joy” as a limited-edition CD available exclusively at Analog Music Shop in Tustin, California.
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The store is located about eight miles from Irvine’s Great Park, where Daisy Chain Fields will take place on Aug. 29.
Analog Music Shop announced on Instagram Friday that Rodrigo had supplied the retailer with 500 copies of the Handmaid’s Tale-inspired track. The store later shared another post announcing that all copies had sold out.
“When we heard that Olivia Rodrigo was bringing an all-women music festival to Orange County, we were honestly just excited to see something this special happening right here in our hometown,” Analog Music Shop wrote. “As one of the closest record stores in the area, we wanted to find a way to support Daisy Chain Fields.”
The store said it was especially grateful to have been chosen to exclusively sell physical copies of “Serena Joy” three days before the song’s wider release, noting Rodrigo’s history of supporting independent record stores.
“More than anything, we’re grateful for what this represents: An artist building a stage for women in music and raising funds for women and girls,” the shop wrote. “An artist willing to support a local independent record store. And a hometown getting to be part of something really special. That means a lot to us.”
“Serena Joy” was recorded for Rodrigo’s third album, You Look Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in June, but ultimately didn’t make the final tracklist.
“I actually really love [‘Serena Joy’]. It didn’t fit on the album,” Rodrigo told Etalk. “The record was very much a chronicle of a relationship — beginning, middle and end. But I hope that it’ll be a part of something else down the line.”
Rodrigo hadn’t commented on the CD single release of “Serena Joy” at press time, but Analog Music Shop seemingly teased that the song will receive a wider release on Monday (Aug. 24).
Rodrigo will headline the all-women Daisy Chain Fields festival on Aug. 29. Other performers include Chappell Roan, Garbage, Doechii, The Breeders, Mitski, Bikini Kill, KATSEYE and others, along with “special guests” Karen O, Sarah McLachlan and Stevie Nicks.
BigXthaPlug has had another run-in with the law.
Exactly one year after his previous arrest on similar charges, the 28-year-old rapper was arrested again in Texas on Friday (Aug. 21).
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The Dallas native, whose real name is Xavier Landum, was arrested by the Allen Police Department and booked into Collin County Jail on charges of driving while intoxicated, possession of less than 2 ounces of marijuana and unlawful possession of a firearm, according to Dallas’ KDFW.
On Aug. 21, 2025, BigXthaPlug was arrested in North Texas on marijuana and weapon possession charges. He was out on bail for those charges when he was arrested Friday.
The rapper was scheduled to perform at the Country Rising Festival in Winnipeg, Manitoba, but was forced to cancel his appearance.
Organizers wrote in a statement on X that they understood the “disappointment and frustrated felt by those in attendance.” In another statement on Instagram, the festival wrote that BigXthaPlug wouldn’t be appearing “due to a personal emergency.”
The rapper is still slated to perform at the Iowa State Fair Grandstand on Saturday (Aug. 22). “We are aware of reports regarding BigXthaPlug. We are in communication with his agent and at this time, we have been told he will still be performing,” organizers there told KCCI in Des Moines.
In February 2025, BigXthaPlug was arrested on a marijuana possession charge in Arlington, Texas.
Last September, BigXthaPlug earned his first No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs chart with “All the Way,” featuring Bailey Zimmerman. Its parent album, I Hope You’re Happy, debuted in the top two on both the Top Rap Albums and Top Country Albums charts.
Early Motown songwriter Janie Bradford Hobbs, who helped pen hits including “Money (That’s What I Want)” and “Too Busy Thinking About My Baby,” has died following an extended illness at a Los Angeles hospital, her family said Saturday (Aug. 22). She was 87.
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Bradford Hobbs was born in Charleston, Missouri, and later moved to Detroit.
She was introduced in the late 1950s to Motown founder Berry Gordy by neighbor and singer Jackie Wilson. She joined Motown as a receptionist in 1958 and like many of the company’s employees took part in the creative process that helped make Motown a music industry powerhouse.
She and Gordy co-wrote “Money (That’s What I Want).” The song was recorded in 1959 by Barrett Strong and became an early hit. It was covered by The Beatles and also became one of that group’s hits.
“Too Busy Thinking About My Baby” first was recorded by The Temptations and later became a hit for Marvin Gaye. Bradford Hobbs also wrote songs for Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Martha & The Vandellas and others.
“Janie was there with me from the very beginning, before there was even a Motown, and she will always hold a very special place in my heart and in the Motown family,” Gordy said in a statement.
“Janie was one of a special group I have always thought of as the original Motown family — the unsung heroes who believed in the dream before anyone knew what Motown would become,” Gordy continued. “She was one of the people who helped make Motown what it became.”
Bradford Hobbs later became head of Writer Relations for Jobete, Motown’s publishing company. After leaving Motown, she founded the annual Heroes and Legends Awards. The event spanned about 30 years, honoring music icons and awarding scholarships, according to her family.
She is survived by her husband, Wardean Hobbs; daughter, Nicole Hobbs; son, Lance Finney; and two grandsons. Funeral services have not been completed.
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Whether you’re a die-hard tennis fanatic or novice sports watcher, the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships is packed with must-see moments and exciting tennis action. The Grand Slam tennis tournament begins on Sunday (Aug. 23) and goes until Sept. 13.
Some of the best and brightest tennis stars from around the world are scheduled to play, including Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Alex Eala. Additionally, Serena Williams is likely to compete.
The 146th edition of the U.S. Open takes place at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York.
How to Watch U.S. Open Tennis Championships 2026, at a Glance:
- Date: Aug. 23-Sept. 13
- Network: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2
- Online Streaming: DirecTV, Hulu + Live TV, Sling TV, ESPN Unlimited
What Time Is the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships?
The U.S. Open airs starting on Sunday (Aug. 23) at 10 a.m. ET/7 a.m. PT. The Grand Slam broadcasts across ABC, ESPN and ESPN2.
Who Is Performing During the 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships?
To start fan weekend during the U.S. Open, indie folk band The Lumineers with special guest Petey USA are scheduled to perform.
Throughout the tournament, there’s likely to be a number of celebrity appearances, such as past sightings, like Taylor Swift, HAIM, Bruce Springsteen, Spike Lee, Usher, P!nk, Joe Keery and Bizarrap.
Meanwhile, DJ and record producer Zedd is set to headline the official U.S. Open Finals Afterparty at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Where to Watch The 2026 U.S. Open Tennis Championships Online for Free
If you’re a sports fan and cord-cutter, then there are a number of ways to watch the U.S. Open without cable — especially if you want to watch for free. For example: DirecTV offers a five-day free trial to try out the streaming service, while others like Fubo and Hulu + Live TV offer free trials too, so you can watch ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 without spending money up front.
A subscription to DirecTV gets you access to live TV, local and cable channels, including ABC, ESPN and ESPN2, at $59.99 for the first month of service ($89.99 per month afterward). The service even offers a five-day free trial to watch for free, if you sign up now.
You can watch local networks, such as NBC, CBS, FOX and PBS, while you can also watch many cable networks, including FX, AMC, A&E, Bravo, Cartoon Network, ESPN, FS1, VH1, Fuse, CNN, Food Network, Lifetime, CNBC, BET, MTV, Paramount Network and many others. It comes with access to ESPN Unlimited too for even more ESPN networks.
Sling TV offers Orange + Blue plan, which comes with ABC, ESPN and ESPN2. With more than 50 channels, the streaming plan goes for $69.99 per month and comes with a free cloud DVR and additional 600 or so free channels. Please note: Pricing and channel availability vary from market-to-market.
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Fubo is an affordable option offering a five-day free trial for new users who sign up.
Fubo starts at $63.99 for the first month ($88.99 per month afterward) with more than 210 channels — including local and cable, like ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 — that are streamable on smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and on web browsers. And with a five-day free trial, you can watch for free, if you act fast and sign up now.
The service gets you live access to local broadcast networks including NBC, CBS and FOX, while it has dozens of cable networks, such as FX, Bravo, TLC, E!, FS1, MTV, CMT, ID, Ion, OWN, Paramount Network, TV Land, VH1 and much more.
Broadcast networks ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 are available to watch with Hulu + Live TV. Prices for the cable alternative start at $89.99 per month for more than 100 live channels, while each plan comes with Hulu, Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited at no additional cost. Hulu + Live TV might be best for those who want all of these streaming services together in one package. It features many other networks, like CBS, NBC, FOX, BET, CMT, Disney Channel, Hallmark Channel and more.
ESPN Unlimited is the official streaming platform for ESPN. A subscription includes instant access for $29.99 per month. However, you can save almost 17% off by purchasing an annual subscription for $299.99 per year. It features every ESPN network, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN on ABC, ESPN+, SEC Network+ and ACC Network Extra — all in one streaming service.
In addition to live sports, ESPN Unlimited has original programming to stream on demand. Although the service doesn’t offer a free trial, you can still watch ESPN Unlimited with a clever workaround to watch online for free. Learn more about how to get a free trial to access ESPN Unlimited here.
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If you’re overseas and you’d like to stream the U.S. Open internationally, you can sign up for a VPN, such as ExpressVPN, NordVPN and PureVPN, which lets you access a number of streaming platforms, like the ones mentioned above — legally.
The U.S. Open Tennis Championships broadcast across on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 beginning on Sunday (Aug. 23). One of the best ways to watch the Grand Slam tennis tournament is with DirecTV.
Check out a complete schedule on the U.S. Open website.
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Sam Reid is stepping back into Lestat’s shoes — and this time, he’s taking the vampire’s music to the stage. The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE brings the actor’s season three performance to a special concert event featuring six original songs from composer Daniel Hart.
Filmed at New York City’s Beacon Theatre on June 2, the standing-room-only concert saw Reid perform in character as Lestat. The evening began with a screening of the first episode of The Vampire Lestat before the actor took the stage for the musical performance.
At a Glance: Where to Watch ‘The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE‘
- Premiere Date: Sunday, Aug. 23
- Start Time: 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m. PT
- Streamer: AMC+
- Streaming Platforms: DirecTV, Sling, Philo, Apple TV and Prime Video
- Free Streaming: A free trial may be available for eligible new subscribers
How To Watch ‘The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE’ Online
The full concert special will be available to stream on AMC+ beginning Sunday (Aug. 23). The special is an AMC+ exclusive, but viewers don’t necessarily have to subscribe through the standalone AMC+ app.
Fans can also access AMC+ through participating services including DirecTV, Philo, Sling, Prime Video and Apple TV. Those who already have one of these services can check their account for an AMC+ add-on. Depending on the platform and current promotions, eligible new subscribers may also be able to sign up for a free trial and watch the concert without committing to a full month.
DirecTV offers new subscribers a five-day free trial, while its Entertainment plan includes more than 90 live channels for $59.99 for the first month, followed by $89.99 per month. AMC+ is required to stream The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE, but some DirecTV packages include AMC+ with ads at no additional charge. If you have a qualifying plan, such as MyEntertainment Pack, simply open On Demand, select Networks and choose AMC+ to watch.
Sling offers a lower-cost way to access The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE through its AMC+ add-on. You can subscribe to AMC+ directly through Sling for $5 for the first month, with the regular price set at $9.99 per month, without purchasing a Sling Orange or Blue plan. For live TV, Sling Orange and Sling Blue both start at $45.99 per month, while the combined Orange + Blue plan starts at $69.99. Once AMC+ is active, use the Sling app’s search bar or Premium networks section to find the concert.
Philo is an easy way to stream the Lestat concert, especially for new subscribers. Its Core plan includes more than 70 channels, unlimited DVR and AMC+ at no additional cost. Plans start at $25 per month, and new users can also sign up for a seven-day free trial to watch without paying upfront. On Aug. 23, search for the concert in the Philo app or navigate to the AMC+ network page to start streaming.
For Apple TV users, AMC+ can be added directly through the Apple TV app, so there’s no need to download a separate streaming app. Eligible new subscribers can take advantage of a seven-day free trial. Open Apple TV, search for AMC+, select the AMC+ Channel and click Try It Free to sign up. Once your subscription is active, you can stream the Lestat concert on Aug. 23.
You don’t need a separate AMC+ app if you prefer watching through Amazon. Add AMC+ as a Prime Video Channel and eligible new subscribers can get a seven-day free trial. To get started, open Prime Video, search for AMC+ or The Vampire Lestat: One Night Only LIVE and choose Watch with AMC+ (start your free trial). From there, you can stream the concert and other AMC+ movies and shows directly through your Prime Video account.
The six-song setlist includes music written specifically for The Vampire Lestat by Hart, including “The Loneliness” and “Brutal Love.” Hart has said “The Loneliness” is his favorite song he wrote for season three because of its varied rhythms.
The concert arrives after season three’s run and ahead of the series’ next chapter, Anne Rice’s Queen of the Damned, which was announced as season four during San Diego Comic-Con in July.