Here is a look at the entertainment stories making news on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
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Rolling Stone reports that Steve Ellis has died at 76. The English vocalist, known for the 1967 song "Everlasting Love," reached the U.K. top 10 several times as a member of Love Affair.
Variety reports that Nicole Taylor of the country trio Taylor Red has died at 35 after a battle with breast cancer. The group said in a statement on its website that she died on Sept. 28 at her Nashville, Tenn., home.
Billboard reports that Tony Butala of The Lettermen has died at 87. Butala was a co-founder of the 1960s vocal group, which was known for its versions of "The Way You Look Tonight" and "When I Fall in Love."
The Hollywood Reporter says Rebecca Gayheart has spoken about the final days of her husband, Eric Dane. Dane, a star of "Grey's Anatomy," died in February; he had announced his ALS diagnosis less than a year earlier. Gayheart said she had "no idea that was it" when Dane went to the hospital for the last time.
Whiskey Riff reports that Zach Bryan has performed a choir-backed cover of Ian Noe's "Kentucky Hurricane."
Whiskey Riff also reports that Eric Church has teased new music in a post. In September, Church released a song called "On the Road," according to the outlet.
Billboard reports that Olivia Rodrigo has shared a preview of the video for "Take Me Home (4 Christmas)", featuring Cynthia Nixon and SNL's Ben Marshall. Her first holiday release is set for Thursday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. ET.
Taste of Country reports that Ella Langley and Kacey Musgraves are among the artists on the "Hunger Games" soundtrack.
Sources: Rolling Stone (music) · Variety · The Hollywood Reporter · Billboard · Whiskey Riff · Whiskey Riff · Billboard · Taste of Country
