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Houston Concerts and Live Events to Check Out This Week
From Olivia Dean and 311 with Dirty Heads to free Houston jazz, here are concerts and live events worth checking out this week.
Houston Hip-Hop Takes Over the 2026 MTV VMA Nominations
Don Toliver, Megan Thee Stallion and Travis Scott give Houston three of the six nominees in the 2026 MTV VMA Best Hip-Hop category.
Geto Boys Legend Willie D Celebrates 60th Birthday With Houston-Area Roast
Houston rap legend Willie D will celebrate his 60th birthday with a celebrity roast October 28 at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land.
Calle 24 Cancels Houston Show After U.S. Work Visa Revoked
Calle 24 has canceled his September 13 Houston show at 713 Music Hall after saying his U.S. work visa was revoked.
ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77 in Richmond, Texas
Frank Beard, longtime drummer for Houston-born rock legends ZZ Top, has died at 77 at his ranch in Richmond, Texas.
Music News: Van Halen Reunion, Zac Brown’s Cruise Giveaway and August Releases
David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen reunite, Zac Brown Band surprises thousands of fans, and August brings a packed slate of rock releases.
Entertainment News: Spider-Man’s Record, Ted Lasso’s Return and Billie Eilish’s Concert Film
Spider-Man breaks a box-office record, Ted Lasso returns with a new team, and Billie Eilish teams with James Cameron.
Food News: Trader Joe’s August Items, a Pop-Tarts Protein Shake and School-Only Pringles
Trader Joe’s adds nine August products, Pop-Tarts becomes a protein shake, and Pringles creates flavors exclusively for schools.
National News: Iran Talks, a 25-State Tariff Lawsuit and Head Start Changes
New Iran negotiations approach, 25 states challenge tariffs, and the federal government considers major Head Start changes.
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