ZZ Top’s longtime drummer, Frank Beard, is taking a break from the band’s ongoing tour due to an undisclosed health issue. The news was confirmed by the band’s management in a recent statement, assuring fans that Beard is aiming for a quick recovery.

In Beard’s absence, ZZ Top’s experienced drummer, John Douglas, will be filling in. Douglas has previously played with the band, stepping in during Beard’s emergency appendectomy back in 2002. With Douglas’ expertise, the band’s performances will continue uninterrupted.

Beard was notably absent from ZZ Top’s recent performance at Florida’s St. Augustine Amphitheatre, according to SetList.fm. However, the band remains committed to their tour schedule, with upcoming performances across North America.

ZZ Top’s current lineup consists of frontman Billy Gibbons on vocals and guitar, alongside bassist Elwood Francis, who joined the band after the passing of Dusty Hill in 2021. The group is set to perform at the Seven Seas Food Festival in Orlando before continuing their North American leg, which wraps up on April 12. Following that, they will head to Australia and New Zealand before returning to North America for additional shows in June.

Upcoming 2025 Tour Dates

Fans eager to catch ZZ Top live can check out the following scheduled performances:

• March 16, 2025—Seven Seas Food Festival, Orlando, FL
• March 18, 2025—Anderson Music Hall, Hiawassee, GA
• March 19, 2025—North Charleston Performing Arts Center, North Charleston, SC
• March 21, 2025, Crown Theatre, Fayetteville, NC
• March 22, 2025—Bell Auditorium, Augusta, GA
• March 23, 2025—Montgomery Performing Arts Centre, Montgomery, AL
• March 26, 2025—John Hunt Auditorium, Tifton, GA
• March 28, 2025—SKyPAC, Bowling Green, KY
• April 1, 2025—Brown County Music Center, Nashville, IN
• April 2, 2025—Blue Gate Performing Arts Center, Shipshewana, IN
• April 3, 2025 —FIM Capitol Theatre, Flint, MI
• April 5, 2025—State Farm Center, Champaign, IL
• April 6, 2025—The Riverside Theatre, Milwaukee, WI
• April 8, 2025—Andrew J Brady Music Center, Cincinnati, OH
• April 11, 2025—Show Me Center, Cape Girardeau, MO
• April 12, 2025—East Arkansas Community College, Forrest City, AR

While Frank Beard’s absence is a setback, ZZ Top continues to push forward, ensuring fans still get to experience their legendary performances. With Douglas stepping in and a full tour schedule ahead, the band is keeping the blues-rock spirit alive as they tour through 2025.

The beloved Apple TV+ comedy series ‘Ted Lasso’ is officially making a comeback. After much speculation, fans can rejoice as the heartwarming soccer series gears up for its fourth season.

Apple TV+ Confirms ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4

Apple TV+ recently announced that ‘Ted Lasso’ will return, with Jason Sudeikis reprising his role as Ted and continuing as an executive producer. The news comes after Sudeikis and the show’s creators initially suggested that the story had concluded with Season 3.

In an official statement, Sudeikis shared:

“In Season 4, the folks at AFC Richmond learn to leap before they look, discovering that wherever they land, it’s exactly where they’re meant to be.”

New Direction: Ted Takes on Women’s Soccer

In an interview on the New Heights podcast, Sudeikis revealed an exciting twist: Ted will now be coaching a women’s team. While this shift is a fresh take for the series, Sudeikis acknowledged the challenge of continuing a story they originally intended to end.

“It’s daunting, because we told the story we wanted to tell. But there’s more there.”

Returning Cast and Production Updates

While Apple TV+ has not confirmed a release date, the studio has hinted at key cast members returning. Brett Goldstein (Roy Kent) is set to return as both an actor and executive producer. Reports suggest that Hannah Waddingham (Rebecca Welton) and Jeremy Swift (Leslie Higgins) have also signed deals to reprise their roles.

Most of the show’s original writers and creative team are expected to return, ensuring that the new season maintains its signature humor and heart. Veteran producer Jack Burditt joins as an executive producer, bringing his experience from successful TV projects.

A Show That Defined an Era

‘Ted Lasso’ debuted in August 2020 and quickly became Apple TV+’s biggest hit, winning 13 Emmy Awards. Praised for its themes of friendship, resilience, and empathy, the show resonated deeply with audiences—especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Although Season 3 received mixed reactions, its conclusion left room for more storytelling. Now, with its return, ‘Ted Lasso’ may once again bring uplifting entertainment during uncertain times.

What’s Next?

With Season 4 taking the story in a new direction, fans can expect fresh challenges for Ted and the AFC Richmond family. As details emerge, one thing remains clear—Ted Lasso’s journey is far from over.

International Women’s Day, celebrated on March 8, is a global occasion to honor the strength, achievements, and resilience of women. It is a day to appreciate the incredible contributions of women in all walks of life—be it family, workplace, or society.

To help you celebrate, we have compiled 150 heartfelt wishes and inspiring quotes to share with your loved ones on this special day.

Heartfelt Women’s Day Wishes

1. Happy Women’s Day! May you always shine and inspire the world with your grace and courage.
2. You are a warrior, a nurturer, and a leader. Wishing you a day as wonderful as you are!
3. May your dreams be as limitless as the sky. Keep breaking barriers! Happy Women’s Day!
4. You make the world a better place with your kindness and strength. Have a fantastic Women’s Day!
5. To all the incredible women: May you always feel valued, respected, and empowered.

Wishes for Friends & Family

6. Happy Women’s Day, my dear friend! You are an inspiration, and I’m lucky to know you.
7. To my mother, my first teacher and strongest support—thank you for everything. Happy Women’s Day!
8. Sisters like you are the reason the world is filled with love and light. Have a wonderful Women’s Day!
9. A daughter like you is a blessing. Keep shining, keep smiling! Happy Women’s Day!
10. Happy Women’s Day to my wife, my biggest strength. You make every moment special.

Wishes for Colleagues & Mentors

11. Your dedication and hard work inspire everyone around you. Happy Women’s Day!
12. Wishing an amazing boss and leader a fantastic Women’s Day. Keep inspiring us!
13. You are a role model to many—thank you for your wisdom and strength.
14. Happy Women’s Day to an exceptional colleague! May you continue achieving great things.
15. Your passion and commitment make the workplace better every day. Wishing you endless success!

Inspiring Women’s Day Quotes

Quotes on Strength & Empowerment

16. “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.”
17. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
18. “A woman is like a tea bag – you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water.”
19. “Well-behaved women seldom make history.”
20. “She wasn’t looking for a knight, she was looking for a sword.”

Quotes on Women Changing the World

21. “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.”
22. “I do not wish women to have power over men; but over themselves.”
23. “You should never let your fears prevent you from doing what you know is right.”
24. “Girls with dreams become women with vision.”
25. “The best protection any woman can have is courage.”

Quotes Celebrating Womanhood

26. “You are more powerful than you know; you are beautiful just as you are.”
27. “Femininity and power are not opposites.”
28. “Behind every successful woman is herself.”
29. “A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for others.”
30. “She believed she could, so she did.”

How to Celebrate Women’s Day?

• Send heartfelt messages to the women who inspire you.
• Gift flowers, chocolates, or personalized notes to show appreciation.
• Support women-led businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Donate to organizations that work for women’s rights.
• Spread awareness about gender equality and women’s empowerment.

This Women’s Day 2025, let’s celebrate the power, courage, and beauty of every woman around us. Share these wishes and quotes with your loved ones and make this day extra special.

Happy Women’s Day! Keep shining, keep inspiring!