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Former special counsel Jack Smith attended the 'Power to the People' music festival in Maryland on Saturday, wearing a 'No Kings' t-shirt. He was recognized by Dave Grohl, who dedicated 'My Hero' to him, and was seen wearing a Bruce Springsteen shirt by fans. This follows his recent Senate testimony defending his dismissed prosecutions of President Trump.
Bruce Springsteen performed Neil Young's 'Rockin' in the Free World' with Dave Grohl at the Power to the People Festival in Columbia, Maryland, marking the first live performance of the song since 2004. The event, organized by Tom Morello, combined rock performances with voter registration drives ahead of the midterm elections.
Dave Grohl dedicated the song 'My Hero' to a new friend named Jack Smith and paid tribute to his late mother during the Foo Fighters' performance at the Power to the People festival on October 3, 2026.
Nirvana received the MTV Video Vanguard Award at the 2026 VMAs on September 27, with surviving members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear accepting the honor without performing. Novoselic delivered a speech praising the band's authenticity and Kurt Cobain's vision, while Smear lit a cigarette on stage. The award recognizes the band's impact on music video culture, particularly their 1991 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' clip.
Dave Grohl says he had absolutely nothing to do with his daughter Violet’s signing to a record deal, revealing he only learned about it at dinner. He describes himself as a hands-off dad whose daughter independently made the album with producer Justin Raisin. Grohl praises Violet’s independence, noting her success inspired him, and mentions Foos’ forthcoming album My Favorite Toy (out April 24) as they perform in the UK at intimate shows.
Charli XCX applauds Dave Grohl and his daughter Harper’s viral ‘Apple’ dance after watching the clip on The Graham Norton Show, where the Foo Fighters performed “Your Favorite Toy” from their upcoming album Your Favorite Toy (out April 24). The performance featured Jason Falkner on guitar, a nod to Pat Smear with a photo on the kick drum, and comes as Grohl reflects on aging and the band’s enduring chemistry with new drummer Ilan Rubin as they prep their 12th studio release.
Dave Grohl says the Foo Fighters’ decision to move on from drummer Josh Freese was a collective, months-long process; the band called Freese to break the news and pursue a new direction, as they gear up for their 12th album Your Favorite Toy and an Australia–NZ stadium tour. Freese joined in 2023 after Taylor Hawkins’ death and has since pursued other projects.
Dave Grohl says the Foo Fighters’ decision to move on from Josh Freese was discussed over months as the band charted a new direction after Taylor Hawkins’s death; they told Freese they would hire a different drummer, and Freese said the fit didn’t resonate for him, while Grohl stresses honoring Hawkins’s legacy as the band continues forward.
Charli XCX joins Dave Grohl on The Graham Norton Show as Foo Fighters perform the title track from their upcoming Your Favorite Toy, with Jason Falkner filling in for Pat Smear (Smear’s face appears on the kick drum); Jake Shears and Babydaddy provide backing vocals, and Charli learns about Grohl and his daughter Harper’s viral Apple dance TikTok clip.
Dave Grohl says Foo Fighters’ firing of Josh Freese was a band decision made in 2024 during a shift after Taylor Hawkins’ death, not an overnight move, and the group brought in Ilan Rubin as their drummer. Freese had previously said he didn’t resonate with the band’s music, and the broader 2025 drummer-swapping saga also saw Freese return to Nine Inch Nails; the interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music previews the band's new album.
Foo Fighters have told drummer Josh Freese that the band is moving in a different direction and will no longer be playing with him, with longtime Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin set to join. Freese, who joined in 2023 after Taylor Hawkins’s death, said the split came after a band-wide discussion about a new direction. Grohl stressed the change wasn’t abrupt and reflected the band’s evolving path post-Hawkins, as they prepare for a stadium tour. Freese will return to Nin during this period.
Jordyn Blum has reportedly forgiven Dave Grohl after he admitted to fathering a love child outside their marriage, and they are now moving forward together despite the scandal.
Dave Grohl's marriage to Jordyn Blum faced a major challenge after he revealed fathering a child outside their marriage, but they have reportedly reconciled and are working to rebuild trust, with Blum forgiving him and the couple staying together for their family.
Dave Grohl and Jordyn Blum's marriage, which was rocked by Grohl's infidelity and the birth of a child outside their marriage, has reportedly been repaired as Blum has forgiven him, allowing their family to stay together and move forward.
The Foo Fighters have released a new song, 'Today’s Song,' with Dave Grohl returning as the drummer, marking their first original release since their 2023 album, and are planning live shows in Asia and Mexico this fall.