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  • Dave Grohl: Foo Fighters Surprises, Family Drama, and a Nirvana Anniversary

    Dave Grohl: Foo Fighters Surprises, Family Drama, and a Nirvana Anniversary
    Oct 14 2025
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    Dave Grohl’s latest headlines center around a mix of career milestones, personal revelations, and public appearances that keep his name at the forefront of rock music and popular culture. This past Friday night saw an electrifying surprise in Kobe, Japan, when Grohl led Foo Fighters through “Breakout,” performed in its album version for the first time in over 20 years as recounted by Vice and 107.7 The Bone. He joked to fans, “let’s do something we haven’t done in a long, long time,” right before the band launched into the track. The moment was widely circulated on social media and is already being described as a standout on their ongoing Asian tour, which features newly minted drummer Ilan Rubin. The group’s Instagram, recently tagged with National Geographic, showed Grohl offstage in local parks, quietly bird-watching and whispering about rare wildlife—an endearing, unexpected side to his globe-trotting routine according to WMMR.

    The tour itself comes just months after Foo Fighters marked the 30th anniversary of their debut album by releasing archival material, live tracks, and a cover of Minor Threat’s “I Don’t Wanna Hear It”—further cementing Grohl’s reputation as both historian and innovator. Their intimate club shows stateside, shared through a new live album “Are Playing Where Vol. I,” have also been a recurring talking point among fans.

    On October 13, Grohl made a rare public appearance alongside his wife Jordyn Blum at a charity event, an outing first reported by Parade. This event has received attention since Grohl’s personal life entered the news cycle over the weekend, following reports that he welcomed a new daughter outside of his marriage. According to The US Sun and Rova NZ, the situation has led to speculation about Foo Fighters entering an indefinite hiatus so Grohl can focus on regaining the trust of his wife and three daughters, and fans have responded with both support and criticism on social platforms. The band abruptly cancelled their Soundside Music Festival appearance without explanation, sparking debate about Grohl’s priorities and the festival’s handling of the announcement.

    Despite the drama, Grohl remains celebrated for his legacy, with Nirvana and Foo Fighters tribute events, like “Smells Like Dave Grohl” in Pulaski, New York, highlighting his enduring influence and the nostalgia he evokes across generations. Meanwhile, reminiscing posts on Threads and Nova.ie marked the 35th anniversary of Grohl’s first gig with Nirvana, underscoring just how far he has come as both drummer and frontman. The conversation around Grohl in recent days blends career-defining moments with intimate personal updates, reflecting the multidimensional storytelling that makes him one of rock’s most compelling figures.

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    3 mins
  • Foo Fighters Ignite Asia: Dave Grohl's Birdwatching, New Music, and Enduring Legacy at 30

    Foo Fighters Ignite Asia: Dave Grohl's Birdwatching, New Music, and Enduring Legacy at 30
    Oct 11 2025
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    Dave Grohl has been making global headlines this week as the Foo Fighters power through their sold-out Asian tour with new drummer Ilan Rubin behind the kit a switch that marks a significant new era for the band. Demand for tickets has been sky-high in Japan forcing the addition of extra arena dates according to Japan Travel. Concert footage and social media posts show Grohl in high spirits tearing through blistering sets while fans note his continued crowd connection. Not just content to storm stadiums Dave has turned local park trails into his own stages between shows as multiple outlets like WMMR and Binghamton Drive report Grohl has been indulging his passion for birdwatching camera in hand and joking online about meeting new feathered fans. The band tagged National Geographic in one celebrated Instagram post turning his hobby into a trending moment.

    The tour also celebrates the Foo Fighters’ 30th anniversary underscored by the surprise release of the urgent new single “Today’s Song” which Rolling Stone highlights as a fresh shot of classic Foo Fighters energy already pulsing across lyric video charts. In another big content drop the band remastered and released the alternate US video for “Times Like These” on YouTube their Facebook page confirming fans can now see both versions for the first time in high definition. The alternate cut gives a chaotic visual treat that longtime fans have been clamoring for.

    Recent pop-up club gigs across America have dominated music blogs as well with the new member Ilan Rubin making his official US debut. The Foo Fighters even dropped a surprise live EP “Are Playing Where Vol. 1” shot at those tiny September shows and released exclusively on Bandcamp with all proceeds benefiting local food banks—an unexpected move praised as both nostalgic and community-minded by AXS TV.

    In personal news Grohl and wife Jordyn Blum stepped out for a rare red-carpet moment at a high-profile charity gala covered by TMZ underscoring his continued support for social causes. Social chatter notes that Dave is now only signing memorabilia when it supports charity refusing casual autographs.

    Meanwhile looking ahead Grohl is set for an even bigger spotlight with the world premiere of the documentary "If These Walls Could Rock" in New York this November. All this activity comes as fans and media both mark the 35th anniversary of his very first show with Nirvana a reminder of just how far Grohl’s career and influence continue to soar both onstage and beyond. No significant controversy or negative press has hit this week just a tidal wave of fan devotion and renewed appreciation for rock’s most enduring frontman.

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    3 mins
  • Dave Grohl: Rock Star Reconciliation, Foo Fighters Charity, and Birdwatching Adventures

    Dave Grohl: Rock Star Reconciliation, Foo Fighters Charity, and Birdwatching Adventures
    Oct 7 2025
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    Dave Grohl has been busy these past few days, both personally and professionally, and the headlines keep coming. After the major revelation a year ago that he welcomed a fourth child outside his marriage to Jordyn Blum, the story seemed destined for tabloid fodder. However, according to People Magazine, Grohl and Blum have been spotted together several times in recent weeks, and sources say the couple is now very happy and working through the betrayal. Their most recent sighting came just days ago in Los Angeles at a Supergrass concert, and they even made a joint appearance at a charity event on September 29, both presenting a united front after a tumultuous year. Those close to the couple insist Jordyn has forgiven Dave and emphasized that the family unit was always the top priority—especially for their daughters, Violet, Harper, and Ophelia, who joined them at Wimbledon in July during their first major public appearance since the news broke.

    On the Foo Fighters front, the band is in the midst of a high-profile tour of Asia, with stops in Singapore, Tokyo, and Osaka. Social media lit up after the band posted an Instagram video of Grohl narrating his bird-watching adventures on tour, playfully tagging National Geographic and charming fans with his signature humor. Alongside live performances in Asia, the Foo Fighters just dropped a surprise digital live EP, “Are Playing Where??? Vol. I,” on Bandcamp. According to ABC News and American Songwriter, this collection features tracks from their recent pop-up U.S. club shows—their first with new drummer Ilan Rubin—and all proceeds are pledged to local charities in those tour cities, further cementing Grohl’s ongoing charitable reputation.

    The press circuit has been relentless—headlines from People to TMZ and Far Out Magazine continue to buzz over the reconciliation and the band’s comeback. Rumors of marital collapse earlier this year have now shifted to stories of healing and togetherness, and despite early indications Grohl retained a divorce lawyer, those close to the rocker confirm he’s no longer pursuing that course, focused completely on family repair and music. While the band had to cancel a recent festival gig in Connecticut, the tour itself is riding a wave of positive attention, with fans and media alike following every move.

    As of now, there are no new controversies or surprise collaborations, but with Dave Grohl you never know what the next headline might be—be it about music, family, or something as quirky as bird-watching on tour.

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    3 mins
  • Dave Grohl: Rocking On with New Live EP, Charity, and Family Challenges

    Dave Grohl: Rocking On with New Live EP, Charity, and Family Challenges
    Oct 4 2025
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    The past few days have been eventful for Dave Grohl, who continues to balance his musical legacy with personal challenges and buzzworthy headlines. The Foo Fighters frontman surprised fans on October 3 by dropping a new live EP titled Are Playing Where Vol I, released exclusively on Bandcamp. According to Ultimate Classic Rock and Consequence, this digital collection features six blistering live cuts from the band’s recent series of secret pop-up shows at small venues across the U.S. in September—from Toad’s Place in New Haven to clubs in San Luis Obispo Santa Ana and Washington DC. These gigs, played to crowds of just hundreds, marked a throwback to the band’s earliest days and, notably, the onstage debut of new drummer Ilan Rubin formerly with Nine Inch Nails. Josh Freese, Foo Fighters’ previous drummer who had joined after Taylor Hawkins’ passing, is now back with Nine Inch Nails following his May departure from the Foos. Proceeds from the EP are pledged to local charities fighting food insecurity in each city, a move lauded by music media such as American Songwriter and Chaoszine.

    Grohl’s personal life has been under scrutiny for over a year, following his bombshell September 2024 announcement on Instagram that he’d fathered a child outside of his two-decade marriage to Jordyn Blum. According to People and AOL, the confession sent shockwaves through both his family and the Foo Fighters’ fandom. Social media lit up with heated takes, while Grohl disabled comments on his posts. Notably, headlines flashed as his teenage daughters Violet and Harper deactivated their widely followed Instagram accounts in the immediate aftermath, as reported by Page Six. The singer issued a statement hoping for privacy and vowing to be a committed parent to all his children.

    Speculation swirled about the state of Grohl’s marriage, but reliable reporting from People and AOL says Grohl and Blum have worked through significant pain, opting to stay together for their family. They’ve made a few public appearances as a couple since—the most recent being an outing to the Supergrass concert at the Hollywood Palladium and earlier at Wimbledon in July.

    On the professional front, Grohl remains energetically engaged with Foo Fighters’ global tour, with the band just wrapping a show in Jakarta and set to take the stage in Singapore, Tokyo, Osaka, Monterrey, and Mexico City over the coming weeks. Headlines from music journalists and fans underline that despite personal turbulence, Grohl’s musical drive and philanthropic spirit remain unwavering, making him one of rock’s most compelling and enduring figures.

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    3 mins
  • Dave Grohl's Triumphant Return: Foo Fighters' Intimate Gig, New Drummer & Personal Revelations

    Dave Grohl's Triumphant Return: Foo Fighters' Intimate Gig, New Drummer & Personal Revelations
    Sep 30 2025
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    Dave Grohl made major headlines this week with a string of events that showcase both his enduring musical legacy and his headline-grabbing personal life. On September 23, 2025, the Foo Fighters, led by Grohl, delivered a powerhouse surprise show at the legendary Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut. The concert was an ultra-rare club appearance for the stadium-filling band, timed to mark both the 50th anniversary of the venue and a full 34 years since Grohl last played there with Nirvana. Local press described the night as electric, with fans lining up for hours to grab the $30 tickets that were only announced a day in advance. The event was packed with emotion, as Grohl paid tribute to late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins and welcomed Ilan Rubin for his debut on drums—a move many see as a significant new chapter for the band as they launch a new world tour. The Foo Fighters mixed hits from their critically lauded album But Here We Are with the first live performances of their latest single, Today's Song. Video and fan reaction quickly flooded social media, with Grohl’s passionate vocals and seeming rejuvenation with Rubin on drums drawing rave reviews from both music critics and longtime fans according to coverage from both local outlets and fan channels.

    But the spotlight didn’t stay confined to the stage. Dave Grohl and his wife Jordyn Blum made a rare joint public appearance at a charity event on September 29, as reported by TMZ and AOL Entertainment. It was their first high-profile outing together in several months, coming after a turbulent period when Grohl revealed earlier this year that he had welcomed a child outside their marriage. Their united front at the event sent a message that, while personal issues have surfaced, they remain committed to working things through publicly.

    Notably absent from this week’s coverage was Grohl’s actual involvement at Eddie Vedder’s Ohana Music Festival, where Foo Fighters’ connections from previous years were recalled but Grohl himself did not participate this time around. Social media has been abuzz with video clips from the Toad’s Place concert and supportive commentary about Grohl’s resilience and the new Foo Fighters lineup, while celebrity news outlets focused on his relationship status and his return to the public eye with Jordyn Blum.

    These intertwined stories—Grohl’s triumphant return to intimate live shows, the eagerly watched new band dynamics, and candid moments in his personal life after a year of headlines—signal a week of both artistic revitalization and careful public image management for one of rock’s enduring icons. No major speculative rumors have surfaced to overshadow these verified events, making this a week truly dominated by Dave Grohl’s own actions and choices.

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    4 mins
  • Dave Grohl's Electrifying Return: Intimate Shows, Emotional Tributes, and a New Drummer

    Dave Grohl's Electrifying Return: Intimate Shows, Emotional Tributes, and a New Drummer
    Sep 27 2025
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    Dave Grohl has dominated headlines over the past week with a vibrant return to small-venue touring and a series of electrifying, intimate Foo Fighters pop-up shows that are stirring up both nostalgia and forward momentum for the band. The most buzzworthy development—covered extensively by local and national outlets—was Foo Fighters’ surprise performance at Toad’s Place in New Haven, Connecticut on September 23rd. This pop-up gig, announced the day before, drew throngs of fans who camped out around the Yale campus hoping to score one of the only 1,000 in-person tickets, sold exclusively at the venue for $30 each per Foo Fighters’ Facebook and Loudwire. The scene was feverish, the air thick with anticipation, and inside, Grohl unleashed his signature mix of raw charisma and rhythmic intensity. According to coverage by Hearst Connecticut Media and CT Insider, Dave Grohl reflected on his own musical journey—performing on nearly the same date 34 years ago during Nirvana’s only Connecticut show—adding an unexpected layer of personal and historical depth to the night.

    Onstage, Grohl was joined by Ilan Rubin, the new Foo Fighters drummer and Nine Inch Nails alum, marking Rubin’s high-profile debut after Josh Freese’s quiet departure in May. Multiple fan-shot videos all over YouTube and social platforms like Threads echo the enthusiasm at how Rubin’s energy on drums revitalized the Foo Fighters’ live chemistry, as the band ripped through both classic tracks and the new single, Today’s Song, from their recent album. The concert featured emotional tributes to late drummer Taylor Hawkins, delivered in a way that only Grohl could—balancing grief with gratitude and showmanship.

    Grohl is trending across social media, especially after Alternative Nation spotlighted another recent “Good Guy Dave” moment: at a Santa Ana show earlier this month, he spotted a bullied fan in the audience holding up a sign wishing to play guitar with the band. Grohl stopped mid-song, met the fan in the crowd, handed over his guitar, and made the dream come true in front of hundreds—a gesture widely praised online and another brick in the legend of Dave Grohl’s relatability.

    Amid the buzz, critical reviews like Cult Following’s take on Today’s Song reflect a more divided fanbase, citing musical stagnation and unaddressed band controversies. Yet, in the court of public opinion, Grohl’s legacy persists—his every move scrutinized, debated, and, at least for now, celebrated across the rock landscape. As Foo Fighters gear up for a world tour with stops in Asia and Mexico, Dave Grohl’s week has been nothing short of a masterclass in merging history, humility, and high-wattage rock heroics.

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    3 mins
  • Grohl's Surprise Gigs: Foo Fighters' New Era Ignites Fans & Industry Buzz

    Grohl's Surprise Gigs: Foo Fighters' New Era Ignites Fans & Industry Buzz
    Sep 23 2025
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    Dave Grohl has been everywhere these past few days as the Foo Fighters dive full throttle into a series of surprise club shows that have fans and industry insiders buzzing. Fresh off pop-up concerts in Washington DC San Luis Obispo and Santa Ana Grohl brought the Foo Fighters to Toad’s Place in New Haven Connecticut for an intimate and highly anticipated performance on September 23 2025 as reported by both 98KUPD and Rock 93.1. Tickets reportedly sold out at the door almost immediately drawing crowds down the block and plugging local social media feeds with excited updates and blurry fanselfies outside the legendary venue.

    This leg of the tour is particularly newsworthy because it marks the first string of Foo Fighters shows with Ilan Rubin—most famous for his time with Nine Inch Nails—stepping in as the band’s new drummer after Josh Freese’s surprising departure this past May. Rubin’s live debut was met with an outpouring of enthusiasm both in press and across fan accounts online with Instagram Reels and YouTube concert clips capturing the new lineup’s raw chemistry and Grohl’s signature high-octane stage presence. The setlist mixed the hits with deep cuts and spotlighted the band’s latest single Today’s Song alongside emotional shoutouts to late drummer Taylor Hawkins.

    According to DropVibe and fans on X the New Haven show felt downright historic with Grohl leading his bandmates through an explosive and vulnerable set that some have already called a classic Foo Fighters moment. In the days leading up to the show Grohl also made headlines for an impromptu acoustic “Big Me” at DC’s Black Cat which rippled out to TikTok, reigniting discussion of the band's longevity and Grohl’s uncanny ability to connect with audiences small and large.

    Business-wise Grohl remains one of the industry’s wealthiest and most entrepreneurial frontmen with a net worth estimated at 330 million as detailed by Consider Marketing. His past ventures from BBQ pop-ups to ongoing production work continue to fuel profiles and interviews but this week all eyes were on his musical comeback and Foo Fighters’ energized new phase. As the band gears up for a major Asian and Latin American tour industry sites like Loudwire are already speculating how the Rubin era will shape Grohl’s legacy long-term. For fans and the music world alike this week’s surprise gigs underlined that Dave Grohl remains at the absolute peak of relevance and reinvention.

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    3 mins
  • Dave Grohl's Whirlwind Week: Marital Tracker, Surprise Gigs, and AI Antics

    Dave Grohl's Whirlwind Week: Marital Tracker, Surprise Gigs, and AI Antics
    Sep 20 2025
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    In a whirlwind week for Dave Grohl, headlines have exploded with both triumphs and turbulence. Most dramatically, RadarOnline broke the news that Grohl has agreed to a so-called “tracking contract” imposed by his wife, Jordyn Blum, after he admitted last year to fathering a child outside their marriage. According to RadarOnline and AOL Entertainment, Blum is now closely monitoring his phone and movements as the Foo Fighters gear up for a major tour. This unusual marital arrangement comes after intense discussions, with sources noting that Jordyn, originally devastated by the affair, has decided to stay with Grohl—on the strict condition that he prove his commitment and transparency on the road. The couple’s previous appearances at Wimbledon and a Los Angeles concert this summer, where they seemed at ease, have not lessened Blum’s determination to set new ground rules and protect her family.

    Yet the real firestorm for Grohl this week has been on the stage. Foo Fighters surprised fans by staging their first shows of 2025, beginning with a last-minute, sold-out gig at the Fremont Theater in San Luis Obispo on September 13, as covered by WCSX, 98Online, and LouderSound. The event included the public debut of drummer Ilan Rubin, formerly of Nine Inch Nails, who replaces Josh Freese. Grohl took the mic to officially introduce Rubin in front of an ecstatic crowd, delivering a 25-song set packed with hits and rare live tracks not performed in over a decade. According to NME and 98Online, the atmosphere was euphoric as Grohl declared, “Everybody else has said it, I finally get the opportunity to say, ladies and gentlemen...Ilan Rubin is playing drums in the Foo Fighters. It’s official.”

    Social media and rock press alike are buzzing, not just about the performances but also about the band’s playful AI-generated promo video. According to Chaoszine and 98 KUPD, Grohl and the band released a tongue-in-cheek clip parodying the so-called “uncanny valley” effect of AI rock bands, joking that Foo Fighters will be delivering 100 percent “real, raw human element of rock n’ roll” this tour season. The online reaction has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans embracing both the humor and the band’s musical resurgence.

    Looking ahead, Foo Fighters are poised to launch a major tour across Asia and Mexico, and their highly touted appearance on Austin City Limits airs September 20, with Grohl taking time during the set to honor his late mother and the band’s late drummer, Taylor Hawkins. Meanwhile, industry insiders and fans are keenly watching how the new band dynamic and Grohl’s personal life shifts will shape what could become another pivotal chapter in his storied career.

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    3 mins