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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Beach Boys Announce First Major Live Performance Since Brian Wilson's Death
Beach Boys Announce First Major Live Performance Since Brian Wilson's Death originally appeared on Parade. The iconic 1960s and '70s group has announced its first major live performance since founder Brian Wilson died in early June. Wilson died on June 11 at the age of 82 after a battle with dementia. Now his group will honor the sounds of Americana by performing for A Capitol Fourth for PBS. Alfonso Ribeiro returns as host, and the Beach Boys are the headline act for the 2025 Capitol Fourth, which is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year. The all-star lineup for the nation's birthday celebration includes: the iconic multi-platinum selling music legends The Beach Boys; world-renowned Motown stars The Temptations; Grammy Award-nominated multi-platinum-selling country music superstar Josh Turner; Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle; legendary Grammy Award-winning musician and producer and New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty; platinum-selling hitmakers LOCASH, named "country music's iconic feel-good duo" by People; four-time Grammy Award-winning Gospel music legend Yolanda Adams; acclaimed singer-songwriter and American Idol Season 22 winner Abi Carter; the National Symphony Orchestra under the direction of top pops conductor Jack Everly"I'm honored to be back hosting the 45th anniversary of A Capitol Fourth," said Ribeiro in a statement. "It's everything you want in an Independence Day celebration - great music and fantastic fireworks. For me, the best part is always the crowd: so many happy, patriotic faces, from grandparents to little kids. You don't want to miss this party!" Also participating in the event will be Members of the Armed Forces carrying the State and Territorial Flags, the Armed Forces Color Guard and Service Color Teams provided by the Military District of Washington, D.C., the Choral Arts Society of Washington, and Patrick Lundy & The Ministers of Music. There's no word as to whether John Stamos will perform with The Beach Boys for A Capitol Fourth, but he has hosted the event three times — in 2017, 2018 and 2019 — so it would not surprise us if he sat in with the Beach Boys. A Capitol Fourth airs live on Friday, July 4, from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET/ 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. PT on PBS, as well as airing live on the American Forces Network to troops around the world. It will be available on demand here from July 4 to July 18. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Beach Boys Announce First Major Live Performance Since Brian Wilson's Death first appeared on Parade on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
UPI
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Fourth of July specials: How to watch fireworks, music and more
1 of 5 | The Jonas Brothers are set to perform Friday at the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular." File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 3 (UPI) -- Viewers can tune in Friday to watch Fourth of July fireworks, musical performances and more on NBC, PBS and CNN. Various TV specials are set to air in honor of Independence Day, and will include fireworks and performances from musical icons. Whether you tune into Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular or celebrate Fourth of July with family or friends, there is no shortage of ways to spend the holiday. Read on for special programming and how to tune in. 'Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular' The 49th annual Macy's 4th of July Fireworks special will air Friday on NBC and Peacock at 8 p.m. EDT, and on Telemundo at 9 p.m. EDT. The event will include performances from the Jonas Brothers, Ava Max, Eric Church, Lenny Kravitz, Keke Palmer, Ariana DeBose and Trisha Yearwood, as well a 25-minute fireworks display with music produced by Questlove and James Poyser. The 80,000-shell show will take place over New York's Brooklyn Bridge and lower East River. NBC will air the encore at 10 p.m. EDT. 'A Capitol Fourth' The 45th annual Capitol Fourth celebration will broadcast from Washington, D.C., on PBS at 8 p.m. EDT, and will be hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro. The Beach Boys, Temptations, Josh Turner, Lauren Daigle, Trombone Shorty, LOCASH, Yolanda Adams, Abi Carter and the National Symphony Orchestra are set to take the stage. This year's Capitol Fourth will also commemorate 250 years of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps. 'The Fourth in America' The 5th annual Fourth in America will air on CNN at 7 p.m. EDT, with anchors Dana Bash and Boris Sanchez hosting in Washington, D.C., and anchors Victor Blackwell and Sara Snider hosting in San Diego. Noah Kahan is headlining. Lainey Wilson, Dierks Bentley, Sting, Nelly, Counting Crows, Timbaland, The Fray, CAKE, Sublime, JoJo, Kaskade, 4 Non Blondes, Ashley McBryde, The War and Treaty, I Love the 90's Tour with Vanilla Ice, Young MC, Rob Base and Tone Loc, B.o.B., Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the U.S. Air Force Band will also mark the occasion with performances. CNN will also broadcast fireworks displays in various cities around the nation. 10 stars born on the Fourth of July Post Malone Singer Post Malone performs "America the Beautiful" during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on February 11, 2024. Malone turns 30 on the Fourth of July. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | Singer Post Malone performs "America the Beautiful" during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on February 11, 2024. Malone turns 30 on the Fourth of July. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
UPI
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Alfonso Ribeiro to host, Beach Boys to perform at Capitol Fourth concert in DC
1 of 5 | Alfonso Ribeiro (L), pictured with Angela Unkrich, will host the "A Capitol Fourth" concert next week on Fourth of July. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 27 (UPI) -- Entertainer Alfonso Ribeiro is to host, while the Beach Boys, the Temptations and Josh Turner have been booked to perform at next week's Capitol Fourth concert in Washington, D.C. Also expected to make appearances are Lauren Daigle, Trombone Shorty, LOCASH, Yolanda Adams, Abi Carter, and the National Symphony Orchestra with conductor Jack Everly. "I'm honored to be back hosting the 45th anniversary of A Capitol Fourth," Ribeiro said in a statement Friday. "It's everything you want in an Independence Day celebration -- great music and fantastic fireworks. For me, the best part is always the crowd: so many happy, patriotic faces, from grandparents to little kids. You don't want to miss this party!" The show is slated to air live on PBS at 8 p.m. ET on July 4.
