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Perth Now
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Paris Jackson defends booking a gig on anniversary of Michael Jackson's death
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson has defended her decision to book a gig on the anniversary of her father's death. The King of Pop passed away on June 25 2009 at the age of 50 after suffering a drug overdose and Paris, 27, is due to be performing at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee on that date later this month on what will be the 16th anniversary of the tragedy - but she's adamant she does not have control of her booking schedule because she's not a headline artist. In a video posted on Instagram, she explained: "So, people are mad again. One of the tour dates I'm supposed to be going out on tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra happens to be June 25, which is a very negative anniversary for me in my life and my family. "So, what I guess I have to explain to these people is that when you're first of three, and you're not headlining these shows, you don't pick what date you perform or what time you go on stage to perform, or what city you perform in." Paris added the decision was made by the 'big boss' headliner and went on to say: "First of three also doesn't get a tour bus. You get maybe a sprinter van, which I've done before when I've got a band with me. But I'm not going to have my band with me this time. "It's just me and my acoustic guitar and my sound guy, who happens to be my fiancé [musician Justin Long]. So we're gonna be in a soccer mom van." She added of the anniversary scheduling: "Also, why the f*** would I make a big fuss about it? ... "This feels like [Incubus is] doing me a favor by bringing me out on tour. So [what], I'm gonna tell 'em: 'Sorry, guys, we can't perform on this date?''" It comes after Paris recently announced her engagement to musician Justin Long and admitted she's actually "terrified" of getting married. She told 'Entertainment Tonight': "It's terrifying, it's terrifying! I don't know, it's a big leap. It's exciting and it's thrilling and it's a big step and I know that I'm making the right choice, which is a good feeling." The singer added that she is in the process of planning her nuptials and is looking at venues and a dress but cannot say much about it right now. She said: "I just picked a wedding planner, he's super nice. He's absolutely wonderful, we're working on venues and dresses. I can't say [much about the dress]."
Forbes
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
UFC Nashville Fight Card Date, Time, Location And Ticket Prices
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 10: Derrick Lewis poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night ceremonial ... More weigh-in at Enterprise Center on May 10, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) On July 12 the UFC returns to Nashville, Tennessee for the first time since August 2023. The fast approaching UFC Nashville fight card is headlined by a heavyweight matchup between former UFC heavyweight title challenger Derrick Lewis and the undefeated Tallison Teixeira. UFC Nashville takes place at Bridgestone Arena. Derrick Lewis vs. Tallison Teixeira - Heavyweight Stephen Thompson vs. Gabriel Bonfim - Welterweight Jake Matthews vs. Chidi Njokuani - Welterweight Calvin Kattar vs. Steve Garcia - Featherweight Junior Tafa vs. Tuco Tokkos - Light Heavyweight Vitor Petrino vs. Austen Lane - Heavyweight Ateba Gautier vs. Robert Valentin - Middleweight Max Griffin vs. Chris Curtis - Welterweight Fatima Kline vs. Melissa Martinez - Strawweight Lauren Murphy vs. Eduarda Moura - Women's Flyweight Saturday, July 12, 2025 Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN Main Card: 10 p.m. ET Preliminary Card: 7 p.m. ET TBA The lowest price tickets for the UFC Nashville event are $133.35 for seats in the upper bowl. The most expensive seats are 'Official Platinum' tickets (dynamic pricing) in the first row for $3,903.15. Prices are from Ticketmaster and include fees, but not taxes. Prices are not for resale tickets. ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 11: (L-R) Derrick Lewis battles Rodrigo Nascimento of Brazil in a ... More heavyweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Enterprise Center on May 11, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Derrick Lewis (28-12-0-1) is the No. 9 fighter in the official UFC heavyweight rankings. The 40-year-old former UFC title challenger is coming off a May 2024 knockout win over Rodrigo Nascimento. Lewis, who owns the record for most knockouts in UFC history with 15, is 2-4 in his past six trips to the Octagon dating back to February 2022. Lewis has been with the UFC since 2014. He also has the UFC record for most finishes in the heavyweight division with 15. No active UFC heavyweight has as many fights in the Octagon as Lewis does at 29. Lewis has a UFC heavyweight record eight fight-night bonus awards. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 09: Tallison Teixeira of Brazil reacts after a knockout victory against ... More Justin Tafa of New Zealand in a heavyweight fight during the UFC 312 event at Qudos Bank Arena on February 09, 2025 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Tallison Teixeira (8-0) joined the UFC in 2024 with a knockout win on a Dana White Contender Series card. The 25-year-old made his official UFC debut in February 2025, scoring a first-round knockout, and a 'Performance of the Night' bonus in a win over Justin Tafa. The UFC is wasting no time in throwing Teixeira into the deep end of the heavyweight pool, giving him a veteran opponent in a main event contest. All eight of Teixeira's career wins have come via first-round stoppage (seven knockouts, on submission). He has been a pro since 2021. He is ranked No. 14 in the UFC's heavyweight weight class. We will have more on the UFC Nashville fight card as information becomes available.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Tim McGraw Makes Bold Promise to Fans at First Show Since Major Health Scare
Tim McGraw Makes Bold Promise to Fans at First Show Since Major Health Scare originally appeared on Parade. shared a video from his first show since a major health scare—and in it, he made a bold promise to fans. On Saturday, May 31, the country icon, 58, headlined the Music City Rodeo at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville. It was McGraw's debut concert since canceling his Standing Only Room Tour in June 2024. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 In the wake of his milestone performance, the "Live Like You Were Dying" crooner took to Instagram with a video of highlights from the show. "NASHVILLE!! I love this town!!!" McGraw declared in his update. "Thank you for such a warm welcome for the inaugural year of @musiccityrodeo!" The montage featured behind-the-scenes shots as well as clips of McGraw singing and the enthusiastic crowd cheering as the fan-favorite track "I Like It, I Love It" played. At the end of the video, the country crooner made a bold promise to the Music City Rodeo crowd, revealing, "We're going to be here every single year, so I want y'all to keep coming out!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tim McGraw (@thetimmcgraw) In the comments, McGraw's Instagram followers rejoiced over his big return. One fan wrote, "Oh my dear Mr. McGraw. You are such a wonderful entertainer…your voice, songs and personality are a pleasure to experience. And you are so easy on the 👀." Another shared, "We are glad you're back and healthy. We love you." Someone else echoed, "Welcome back to the stage, Sir! You have been missed! Can't wait til the next time," as a different Instagram user agreed, writing, "Doesn't get more epic T!" Meanwhile, yet another follower begged, "Tim back on tour 2026 🤠." Ahead of his May 31 concert, McGraw opened up about the seriousness of his health issues. "I'm getting there," McGraw said of his recovery on The Bobby Bones Show. The "Humble and Kind" singer explained he underwent three back surgeries and double knee replacements in the past "six or eight months." Next: Tim McGraw Makes Bold Promise to Fans at First Show Since Major Health Scare first appeared on Parade on Jun 3, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beyoncé, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish: Must-see concerts just an easy drive from Knoxville
Though Dolly Parton has not ruled out the possibility of joining Beyoncé onstage during her 'Cowboy Carter' tour, it certainly won't be happening in Knoxville or Nashville. Beyoncé's epic tour is not scheduled to stop in Tennessee, but you can catch her in Atlanta! For fans who don't mind a little driving, Queen Bey and several other artists who are not coming to Knoxville this year are performing just a few hours away. Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Benson Boone, Coldplay, The Weeknd and Dua Lipa are just a few of the stars you see in Nashville, Atlanta or Charlotte. Check out these mega music stars performing within a comfortable driving distance from Knoxville and start planning those weekend getaways now. 🎤 Keep up with local concert announcements! Sign up for Knox News alerts so you don't miss a headline The drive from Knoxville to Nashville is about two hours and 40 minutes and is pretty much a straight shot west on Interstate 40. Driving a typical car will cost around $32 for the entire trip, according to Major venues there include Bridgestone Arena and Nissan Stadium. CMA Fest | June 5-8 | Nissan Stadium | $80+ Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan (Outlaw Music Festival) | June 25 | FirstBank Amphitheater | $94+ Coldplay | July 22 | Nissan Stadium | $231+ Jason Aldean | Aug. 7 | Bridgestone Arena | $75+ The Weeknd | Aug. 12 | Nissan Stadium | $62+ Katy Perry | Aug. 19 | Bridgestone Arena | $75+ | Aug. 20-21 | Ascend Amphitheater | $93+ Linkin Park | Aug. 21 | Bridgestone Arena | $59+ Eric Clapton | Sept. 8 | Bridgestone Arena | $124+ Benson Boone | Sept. 9 | Bridgestone Arena | $109+ Tate McRae | Sept. 11 | Bridgestone Arena | $156+ | Sept. 16 | Ascend Amphitheater | $54+ Keith Urban | Oct. 17 | Bridgestone Arena | $45+ Sabrina Carpenter | Nov. 4-5 | Bridgestone Arena | $381+ Driving to Atlanta, Georgia, from Knoxville takes around three hours and 30 minutes. Driving a typical car will cost around $38.50 for the entire trip, according to State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium are among the city's popular venues. Metallica | June 3 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | $70+ Wu-Tang | June 11 | State Farm Arena | $81+ | July 10-11, July 13-14 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | $140+ Keyshia Cole | July 22 | State Farm Arena | $59+ | Aug. 20 | State Farm Arena | $80+ The Weeknd | Aug. 21 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium | $116+ Kali Uchis | Sept. 7 | State Farm Arena | $56+ Ice Cube | Sept. 8 | State Farm Arena | $56+ Tate McRae | Sept. 9 | State Farm Arena | $142+ Benson Boone | Sept. 10 | State Farm Arena | $110+ Dua Lipa | Sept. 13-14 | State Farm Arena | $153+ Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills | Sept. 20 | State Farm Arena | $103+ | Oct. 3 | State Farm Arena | $70+ A drive from Knoxville to Charlotte takes about four hours and 10 minutes. Driving a typical car will cost around $44 for the entire trip, according to Main concert venues include Spectrum Center and the PNC Music Pavilion. | Aug. 1 | PNC Music Pavilion | $30+ Kesha | Aug. 5 | PNC Music Pavilion | $30+ Neil Young | Aug. 8 | PNC Music Pavilion | $80+ Dierks Bentley | Aug. 9 | PNC Music Pavilion | $57+ Jason Aldean | Aug. 22 | PNC Music Pavilion | $73+ Little Big Town | Sept. 13 | PNC Music Pavilion | $30+ Nelly with Ja Rule, Eve | Sept. 14 | PNC Music Pavilion | $30+ Judas Priest and Alice Cooper | Sept. 20 | PNC Music Pavilion | $30+ Billie Eilish | Oct. 19-20 | Spectrum Center | $179+ Tate McRae | Oct. 24 | Spectrum Center | $116+ Dates and ticket prices are as of May 29. Information might change as a concert date approaches. Devarrick Turner is a trending news reporter. Email On X, formerly known as Twitter @dturner1208. Support strong local journalism by subscribing at This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Beyoncé and 36 other mega concerts you can drive to from Knoxville
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Unbeaten Tallison Teixeira, Derrick Lewis headline UFC Nashville
May 28 - Fourteenth-ranked contender Tallison Teixeira will put his undefeated record on the line when he faces ninth-ranked Derrick Lewis in a heavyweight bout at UFC Nashville on July 12. Teixeira (8-0) has yet to be extended past the first round in any of his bouts. The 25-year-old Brazilian looks to make short work of Lewis (28-12, 1 NC, 15 knockouts) at Bridgestone Arena. Lewis, 40, is the UFC's all-time leader in knockout wins -- two more than the retired Frank Mir. The Houston native last fought in May 2024, stopping Rodrigo Nascimento 49 seconds into the third round of their UFC Fight Night heavyweight match in St. Louis. UFC also announced the following bouts for the UFC Fight Night card in Tennessee: Vitor Petrino (11-2) is slated to make his heavyweight debut versus Austen Lane (13-6, 1NC). Light heavyweight contender Junior Tafa (6-3) takes on Tuco Tokkos (10-5). Featherweight contender Calvin Kattar (23-9) takes on Steve Garcia (17-5). Welterweight contender Jake Matthews (21-7) squares off against Chidi Njokuani (25-10, 1NC), while fellow welterweight Max Griffin (20-11) will face Chris Curtis (31-12, 1NC). Dana White's Contender Series alum Ateba Gautier (7-1) will face Robert Valentin (11-5, 1NC). Strawweight prospect Fatima Kline (7-1) will challenge Melissa Martinez (8-1). Flyweight challenger Lauren Murphy (16-6) will square off against Eduarda Moura (11-1). --Field Level Media
