Perry Farrell is taking a step back from music to “heal” following his violent outburst during a Jane’s Addiction concert.

On Saturday (Sept. 21), the 65-year-old singer’s wife, Etty Lau Farrell, shared an update on her husband following his onstage altercation with guitarist Dave Navarro during the rock band’s concert in Boston on Sept. 13.

“As you know, Perry is the gentlest of souls. We are equally astonished at Perry’s physical outburst as you are – but you must know that Perry must had been pushed to his absolute limit.. to that end we apologize,” Etty Lau wrote on Instagram. “We are taking a bit of time to ourselves, to reflect and to heal. Perry already has appointments with a otolaryngologist and a neurologist. If you know and love Perry well, you know there’s no need for me to address the other false narratives. Our souls know.”

A day after the onstage meltdown, Etty Lau attempted to provide context and background on what precipitated the incident.

“Clearly there had been a lot of tension and animosity between the members.. the magic that made the band so dynamic. Well, the dynamite was lit,” she wrote on Instagram. “Perry’s frustration had been mounting, night after night, he felt that the stage volume had been extremely loud and his voice was being drowned out by the band. Perry had been suffering from tinnitus and a sore throat every night. But when the audience in the first row, started complaining up to Perry cussing at him that the band was planning too loud and that they couldn’t hear him, Perry lost it.”

Following the shocking incident, Navarro and Jane’s Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins and bassist Eric Avery issued a joint statement apologizing to fans for the disturbing scene that led to the cancellation of the reunited lineup’s first tour in 14 years as well as the announcement of an indefinite hiatus.

“Due to a continuing pattern of behavior and the mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no choice but to discontinue the current US tour,” the trio wrote on Instagram.

Farrell also apologized to his bandmates in a statement first shared with Billboard.

“This weekend has been incredibly difficult and after having the time and space to reflect, it is only right that I apologize to my bandmates, especially Dave Navarro, fans, family and friends for my actions during Friday’s show,” Farrell said. “Unfortunately, my breaking point resulted in inexcusable behavior, and I take full accountability for how I chose to handle the situation.”

In fan video of the moment, an agitated Farrell is seen lunging at Navarro and throwing a shoulder into his bandmate, then punching the shocked-looking guitarist in the chest before the men are separated and Farrell is dragged off stage.

See Etty Lau Farrell’s post on Instagram below.

Moms in Music recently saluted the empowering and inspirational balancing act that comes with the dual demands of motherhood and career at its second annual brunch. This year’s quintet of honorees included Grammy winners Melanie Fiona (the Essence Award) and Makeba Riddick-Woods (Visionary Award), Freebandz COO Dr. Stephanie Jester (Leading Lady Award), MBK Entertainment president Jeanine McLean (Breaking Ground Award) and wardrobe stylist-author Tameka Foster Raymond (Perseverance Award).

Moms in Music founder Brittney King Brock, who hosted the event on Sept. 13 at The Buckhead Club in Atlanta, noted, “We are honored to recognize these extraordinary women who have not only excelled in their careers, but have also served as examples for the future generation of moms navigating the complexities of the music industry. Their stories reflect the perseverance, creativity and heart that define our community.” 

“Success isn’t just measured by what you achieve, but by how you give back and uplift others along the way,” said honoree Jester, who is also the business manager and mother of Grammy-winning hip-hop star Future. “As a mother, I’ve learned that true fulfillment comes from nurturing the next generation and empowering other women to rise, thrive, and find their own purpose and passion. That’s the legacy I’m most proud of.” 

While accepting her award, singer-songwriter Fiona commented, “I’ve been blessed to receive many awards in my career, but this one means the most to me — being honored as a mom. There’s nothing more rewarding than this role, and it’s one of the greatest achievements of my life.”

Fellow singer-songwriter Riddick-Woods said of her own balancing act, “Songwriting isn’t only about creating hits — it’s about telling stories that resonate with people’s hearts. I’ve learned the importance of balancing creativity with nurturing, and how powerful it is to lead by example for the next generation. Being a mom has deepened my purpose, and I’m committed to using my voice to inspire and empower women, both in music and in life.”

Moms in Music welcomed more than 125 attendees to its brunch, sponsored by Amazon Music with Billboard as a media partner. On behalf of Amazon Music, the division’s head of culture amplification, Ida Kay, said of supporting inclusive spaces within the industry, “We believe in the power of amplifying diverse voices, and the Moms in Music Brunch reflects that commitment. It’s inspiring to see how these honorees continue to push boundaries and create meaningful art while balancing the demands of motherhood.” 

Chappell Roan says she’s been diagnosed with severe depression, but she hasn’t been feeling sad.

The “Good Luck, Babe!” singer-songwriter, just named best new artist at the MTV VMAs, tells The Guardian she’s “in therapy twice a week” while on the road for her Midwest Princess Tour. The trek currently has her in London (Sept. 21), with a stop in Berlin next (Sept. 23) before she returns to the U.S. for a handful of concerts, beginning with the All Things Go Festival in New York City on Sept. 28.

“I went to a psychiatrist last week because I was like, I don’t know what’s going on,” Roan shared with the publication for a profile released on Saturday.

“She diagnosed me with severe depression — which I didn’t think I had because I’m not actually sad,” she said. “But I have every symptom of someone who’s severely depressed.”

Roan’s symptoms have included brain frog, forgetfulness, poor focus and “a very lackluster viewpoint.”

“I think it’s because my whole life has changed,” she said of her current symptoms. “Everything that I really love to do now comes with baggage. If I want to go thrifting, I have to book security and prepare myself that this is not going to be normal. Going to the park, pilates, yoga — how do I do this in a safe way where I’m not going to be stalked or harassed?”

Later in the article, she said that “every time I walk through my front door, it just comes out of me … I can’t even help it, I just start sobbing and either being so angry at myself for choosing this path, or grieving how the curiosity and pure wonder I had about the world is somewhat taken away from me.”

The upside of fame: the opportunity it brings. “I get to feel the energy of other people. It’s so cool to have shows so packed and have so much joy in the room,” she said. 

Roan — whose debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200, and who has seen seven songs chart on the Hot 100 in just the past five months — isn’t alone in experiencing complex feelings about fame (“I was warned that it’s going to feel like going through puberty again,” she told The Guardian. “My body does feel different. It’s holding tension in a very different way: I have all these new emotions and I’m really confused”). She’s bonded with peers in the industry over the pressure that comes with such a sudden rise, meeting up with Sabrina Carpenter and texting Lorde for advice.

“We’re both going through something so f—ing hard,” said Roan of Carpenter in a recent Rolling Stone cover story, sharing that the “Espresso” hitmaker “feels like everything is flying, and she’s just barely hanging on.”

Roan has been open about how she’s feeling with fans, too. In August, she penned a statement on Instagram about setting boundaries with those engaging in “predatory behavior (disguised as ‘superfan’ behavior) that has become normalized because of the way women who are well-known have been treated in the past.”

“I embrace the success of the project, the love I feel, and the gratitude I have. What I do not accept are creepy people, being touched, and being followed,” she wrote.

The singer-songwriter, now 26, has also been candid about pre-fame mental health struggles. Roan was diagnosed with bipolar II disorder at age 22.

She described her childhood experience in an interview last year with the University of Southern California’s Daily Trojan: “Being bipolar, I was so depressed as a little kid and so angry. You just think you’re such a bad person, and don’t realize that you’re really sick and need help, and our parents don’t know how to deal with it. I think it’s like rewiring my brain to be like, ‘Actually, you’re a good person, and you’re creating a safe space and music for people to dance to.’”

In 2022, she posted on Instagram about her bipolar II disorder, telling fans “it’s pretty hard to keep it together” and balance work and fan commitments with her therapy schedule. She noted, “I don’t really talk about it much, but it affects me daily and is a pretty big part of my music.” In 2023, she wrote about it again on Instagram: “i am very fortunate and grateful to have my dream job,” she said, but added, “This job is very difficult for me to process and maintain a healthy life & mindset. I already have difficulty regulating my emotions because I have bipolar 2 disorder.”

Read Roan’s latest conversation with The Guardian here. Roan’s upcoming tour dates can be found on her official website.

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Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois will go round for round in an IBF heavyweight championship fight airing live from London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday (Sept. 21).

“I look at myself as a gladiator and I’m going to step into the arena tomorrow to perform for the people,” Joshua said a press conference on Friday, per the BBC.

The 34-year-old boxer’s record stands at 28-3 with 25 knockouts while Dubois, 27, has a 21-2 record with 20 knockouts.

“I’m ready to fight, just time to get in the ring and fight,” Dubois said according to ESPN. “I’m ready to go. A lot of work going into this, a lot of training. I win by any means necessary.”

The British boxers are expected to take the ring in front of a sold-out crowd of 96,000 fans.  

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Where to Watch Joshua vs. Dubois Live from the U.S.

The Joshua vs. Dubois fight will be available to stream on PPV.com and DAZN for $19.99.

Live coverage starts at 11 a.m. ET for viewers in the U.S., but if you feel like sleeping in, the main event is scheduled to start at around 2 p.m. ET on Saturday. Ring walks will start at around 5 p.m. ET.

Besides the marquee fight, there are several other boxing matches on the undercard including Joshua Buatsi vs. Willy Hutchinson for the interim WBO light heavyweight title.

The fight card also features Tyler Denny vs. Hamzah Sheeraz in a bout for the European middleweight title, Anthony Cacace vs. Josh Warrington for the super featherweight title, Josh Kelly vs. Ishmael Davis in a middleweight fight and Josh Padley vs. Mark Chamberlain in a lightweight fight.

Questlove has revealed that he will direct an upcoming documentary about Earth, Wind & Fire.

The Roots drummer, whose also been working on a Sly Stone doc, fittingly made the announcement on Saturday (Sept. 21) through his Instagram account, noting that the EWF project is slated for 2025 and will be the “definitive story” of the iconic R&B band.

“The story of how a band led by a genius from Chicago changed our way of thinking, our minds and our hearts,” Questlove wrote alongside a teaser clip. “Having been baptized in the afrocentric joy river of this powerhouse unit, I’ve learned about them, I’ve learned about us & more importantly I’ve learned about and rediscovered myself in the process.”

The Grammy- and Oscar-winning filmmaker added, “I’m so excited to be directing a documentary preserving their positive but VERY vulnerable and real story of Soul, Self & Struggle. This is the story of joy, persistence, love, pain, magic and self discovery. This is Earth, Wind & Fire.”

Questlove’s Earth, Wind & Fire doc will also include exclusive access to the group’s archives of visual, audio and written material, along with the approval of the estate of Maurice White and the band, according to a press release (per The Hollywood Reporter).

Earth, Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson said in a joint statement, “We look forward to this in-depth journey of our band, and are so excited to have Questlove directing the documentary.”

With classics including “Shining Star,” “Let’s Groove,” “Reasons” and “September,” the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees have topped Billboard‘s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart eight times, earned seven top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and sold more than 90 million albums around the globe.

Questlove took home an Oscar for best documentary feature in 2022 for Summer of Soul (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised), which he directed and executive produced.

See Questlove’s announcement on Instagram below.