Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for Texas rock legends ZZ Top, died Monday while in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas. He was 77. No official cause of death was given. ZZ Top canceled shows in Salt Lake City and Colorado Springs but will resume touring this weekend in Austin. Though not a founding member, Beard was the band’s definitive drummer, renowned for mastering the Texas shuffle groove heard on classics like “Tush” and “La Grange.” Billy Gibbons recalled their first session: “I knew that Frank Beard had the kind of chops I was looking for. He played fiercely.” Beard is survived by his wife Debbie and three children. Story URL
The Allman Betts Band is hitting the road this winter for the 10th anniversary of their “Allman Betts Family Revival Tour.” Devon Allman and Duane Betts, sons of Allman Brothers Band founders Gregg Allman and Dickey Betts, will lead 20 dates beginning November 28th in St. Louis. The run concludes with two nights at San Francisco’s The Fillmore on December 19th and 20th. Joining the band are Robert Randolph, Judith Hill, Andy Frasco, Luther Dickinson, Jimmy Hall, and others. Shows will feature two sets — one drawing from the band’s 1970s catalog and another from the 1990s. The tour originated in 2017 as a 70th birthday celebration for Gregg Allman. Story URL
Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan is expanding his Arizona culinary footprint with the September 4th opening of Queen B Sushi in Old Town Cottonwood. The restaurant, named after a 2007 Puscifer song, is a joint venture with his wife Jennifer, who also co-runs the Queen B Vinyl Café. Keenan has assembled an experienced culinary team, including Chef Brett Vibber. “Twenty-five years I’ve been carrying these chopsticks. That’s how much I love sushi,” Keenan said. The restaurant will also feature a selection of Keenan’s own wines. Reservations are currently available. Keenan heads out on international tour this fall with both Puscifer and A Perfect Circle. Story URL
Matchbox Twenty frontman Rob Thomas went viral after accidentally swinging his mic stand into guitarist Paul Doucette’s head during their Illinois State Fair performance on Sunday. The impact shattered Doucette’s in-ear monitors, leaving fragments lodged in his ear. “I think I almost killed him,” Thomas told the crowd. Doucette later posted a video on Instagram showing the painful removal of the fragments. Story URL
Madonna tops the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations with 11 nods, driven by the short film for her new album Confessions II. Taylor Swift follows closely with nine nominations. Both artists are nominated for Video of the Year and Artist of the Year. Madonna’s “Confessions II — The Film” also anchors the returning Best Dance category, absent since 2019. The Video of the Year category also includes Ariana Grande, Bruno Mars, Gener8ion featuring Yung Lean, and Sabrina Carpenter. Artist of the Year additionally features Grande, Mars, Carpenter, and Morgan Wallen. Best New Artist nominees include Bella Kay, Cortis, Magnus Ferrell, Malcolm Todd, Myles Smith, Sienna Spiro, and Stella Lefty. Fan voting closes September 25th. The VMAs broadcast live from Los Angeles on September 7th across CBS, MTV, and Paramount+. Story URL
Ricky Martin and Brazilian DJ Pedro Sampaio will perform at the NFL’s first regular-season game in Rio de Janeiro on September 27th. The halftime show takes place at the iconic Maracanã Stadium during the Baltimore Ravens versus Dallas Cowboys matchup. “Being part of another historic NFL event alongside Pedro Sampaio is incredibly exciting, especially because it brings me back to one of my favorite places in the world: Rio,” Martin said. The performance adds to his long NFL history, including joining Bad Bunny at Super Bowl LX and performing at a 1998 game in Mexico City. The Jonas Brothers are also set to headline the NFL’s first Australian game on September 11th. Story URL
The Welsh choir Only Men Aloud sang “Total Eclipse of the Heart” at Bonnie Tyler’s funeral in Swansea, Wales, on Monday. The group also performed Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” during the service. Tyler died in early July following emergency intestinal surgery and a medically induced coma in Portugal. No official cause of death has been disclosed. Story URL
Disney has released the full trailer for the documentary ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back in Anger,’ which offers a candid look at the Gallagher brothers’ dramatic reunion. The film captures the record-breaking Oasis Live ’25 tour. The movie will hit theaters September 11th before streaming on Disney+ and Hulu later this year. Story URL