Jessica Simpson rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s as a pop singer known for her powerful vocals, Southern charm, and girl-next-door appeal. Born on July 10, 1980, in Abilene, Texas, Simpson began her musical journey singing in church choirs, where her voice quickly drew attention. Although her first gospel album was never released, her talent landed her a deal with Columbia Records. Her debut album, Sweet Kisses (1999), propelled her into the pop spotlight with the hit single “I Wanna Love You Forever,” a soaring ballad that peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album went double platinum, launching her into the teen pop wave alongside Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.

Her second album, Irresistible (2001), took on a more mature, mainstream pop sound, followed by her breakout project In This Skin (2003). The latter, released during the height of her reality TV fame with Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, became her most successful album to date. It achieved triple platinum status and delivered signature tracks like “With You” and a heartfelt cover of Berlin’s “Take My Breath Away.” In 2008, Simpson leaned into her roots with the country album Do You Know, featuring the top-charting single “Come On Over.” Though a shift from pop, the project was warmly received and underscored her versatility as an artist.

After a lengthy hiatus from music to focus on motherhood, her fashion empire, and personal growth, Simpson made a celebrated return to music in 2025 with her EP Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1. Released on March 21, 2025, the five-track project—including standout songs “Blame Me,” “Leave,” and “Use My Heart Against Me”—marked her first original music in 15 years. The EP was deeply personal, blending country and pop influences and exploring themes of heartbreak, healing, and emotional honesty. “Leave” debuted in the iTunes Top 40, signaling strong demand for her return and a renewed connection with her fans.

Simpson further proved her staying power with live performances at the 2025 South by Southwest (SXSW) festival in Austin, Texas. Her appearances at the Recording Academy’s Block Party and the Luck Reunion marked her first live shows in over a decade. Performing new material and classics alike, she captivated audiences with her still-formidable vocals and heartfelt storytelling. Critics praised the emotional authenticity of her new work, and fans welcomed her back with open arms.

Jessica Simpson’s return to music is more than a comeback—it’s a continuation of a journey grounded in resilience, reinvention, and raw talent. With over 20 million records sold worldwide, she remains a defining voice of early 2000s pop while evolving into an artist unafraid to grow and reflect. Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1 not only reaffirms her place in music history but also signals a bold new chapter; one she continues to build on with the upcoming release of Nashville Canyon, Pt. 2. Set for release on September 4, 2025, the follow-up EP delves even deeper into themes of redemption, strength, and self-discovery. Its lead single, “Fade,” released in July of 2025, has already drawn praise for its haunting melody and emotionally raw lyrics, offering a powerful reflection on letting go of the past. With this next chapter, Simpson is not simply revisiting her roots—she’s redefining them.

JUMP - America’s Van Halen Experience & Hugo: The Ultimate Journey Tribute live at Foxwoods Resort Casino!

JUMP – America’s Van Halen Experience: After performing sold out shows across multiple different states and being recruited for international tours in Canada and Australia, JUMP has positioned themselves as one of the top up and coming Van Halen tributes on the planet.

Delivering two hours of classic David Lee Roth era Van Halen, the Toledo, Ohio based band lineup is composed of a group of youngsters all born in the mid-late 90’s and early 2000’s. While their age offers a visual aesthetic true to Van Halen in their prime, their sound also reflects the same shredding Eddie guitar solos, rock solid rhythm section, and the whaling two-tone screams reminiscent of David Lee Roth’s voice. Featuring a variety of hits and deep cuts off of the first 6 albums, JUMP’s live show includes a selection of skits and one-liners portrayed by Van Halen from bootlegs of their live shows between 1978-1984.

Experience an embodiment of the David Lee Roth era of Van Halen and immerse yourself in YOUTH, NOSTALGIA AND ROCK ‘N ROLL.

Hugo Valenti is no stranger to the world of Journey’s iconic music. As the longtime front-man of Voyage, he helped build one of the most successful tribute acts in the country, selling out venues nationwide and earning a reputation for delivering the most authentic Journey tribute. His uncanny resemblance—both in voice and appearance—to Steve Perry is no coincidence. In fact, when Hugo auditioned to take the famed front-man’s place, he was told he looked too much like Perry.

Now, Hugo is taking it to the next level with Hugo – The Ultimate Journey Tribute. This show brings audiences the anthems they know and love, performed with the same passion and precision that only Hugo can deliver.

Beyond his tribute success, Hugo has a deep-rooted history in rock. He was the lead singer of Valentine, a melodic rock band that emerged in the early ‘90s, carrying the spirit of ‘80s arena rock into a new era. Their self-titled album, released on Warner Bros. Records, remains a cult favorite among rock fans.

With decades of experience and an unmistakable voice, Hugo continues to bring the magic of Journey’s music to life like no one else can.

Get ready to take the ultimate Journey with Hugo!

A Flock Of Seagulls, Men Without Hats, Thomas Dolby, The Romantics, Bow Wow Wow, and Tommy Tutone
Take a trip back to the heyday of big hair, neon leg warmers and classic MTV with your favorite '80s new wave icons, A Flock Of Seagulls, Men Without Hats, Thomas Dolby, The Romantics, Bow Wow Wow, and Tommy Tutone.

All Star Sumo takes over Foxwoods on November 15th – witness an epic tournament featuring elite-level sumo wrestlers in the Premier Theater. Among the Champions will be Sumo superstars – ICHI and HIROKI, the 2 heaviest Sumo Champions in the world – who you may have seen at the Momosan by Morimoto Grand Opening in June 2025.

ICHI
6'4"  540 lbs
* Ichi is one of the most decorated Pro Sumo Champions alive today.  Not only did he win the top tournament in Japan, receiving the Emperor's Cup, but he also defeated 5 different "yokozuna" (Grand Champions) in his career, a total of 9 times -- including the "GOAT" (Hakuho).  He was ranked at sekiwake (top 1% of all Pro Sumo wrestlers).  He won the two highest divisional champion titles.
* In his free time, Ichi enjoys archery.  He has ridden horses since the age of 3, and he can still ride gracefully (as long as the horse is a Clydesdale)!

HIROKI
6'4"  570 lbs
* Hiroki is currently the Heaviest Sumo Champion on Earth.  He competed at an elite level in Pro Sumo, and won two divisional champion titles.
* He grew up, playing baseball, karate, and judo.  His primary mode of transport is his Harley Davidson, which he loves to drive!
    
ZORIG
6'3"  310 lbs
* Zorig fought at a high level in Pro Sumo, with great success.
* He's a well-rounded athlete, with shocking power-lifting stats, and can walk in a handstand position.  He's fluent in Japanese, Mongolian, and Spanish, speaks good English, and decent French and Russian, too.

WAKA
6'0"  330 lbs
* Waka has an incredible 763 Pro Sumo bouts.  He competed at an elite level in Pro Sumo, regularly defeating much larger foes.
* He also enjoys swimming, soccer, basketball, and archery.

RAMY
6'4" 530 lbs
* 10-time National Sumo Champion & US Sumo Open Champion
* He's known for his anime and cooking skills.

MENDEE
5'10"  340 lbs
* Mendee won the amateur Sumo World Championships, and has medaled in the event many times.
* He's also an acrobatic, doing cartwheels at over 300 pounds!

FUMIYA
5'7"   530 lbs
* Fumiya has competed successfully in sumo and judo.
* He's the WIDEST sumo wrestler in the world, with a waist size that's MORE than his height!  He's known for his charismatic performances.

Experience a night of hard-hitting action in the octagon with LFA MMA live at Foxwoods!

LFA is a professional Mixed Martial Arts promotion that gives rising stars and top contenders the opportunity to prove their talent to fans and leaders in the industry.

LFA was formed by the merger between RFA and Legacy FC. LFA presents live Mixed Martial Arts events on a monthly basis around the United States including Atlanta, Minneapolis, Dallas, Denver, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. LFA has also expanded internationally with multiple events across Brazil.

LFA has quickly become the number one developmental organization in the world as well as one of the most active and respected MMA promotions in the fastest growing sport in the world

THE STRAY CATS, the band that put Rockabilly music back on the record charts in the early '80s, scored several big hits on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to a striking visual 1950’s style brought “up to date” with exaggerated pompadours and colorful tattoos and as well as genuine musical chops that evoked the best players of rockabilly's original heyday. Come see them live at Foxwoods.

Jerry Seinfeld

Sitcom star and all around comedy icon Jerry Seinfeld brings the laughs to Foxwoods Resort Casino!

Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1981. Eight years later, he teamed up with fellow comedian Larry David to create what was to become the most successful comedy series in the history of television: Seinfeld. The show ran on NBC for nine seasons, winning numerous Emmy, Golden Globe and People’s Choice awards, and was named the greatest television show of all time in 2009 by TV Guide, and in 2012 was identified as the best sitcom ever in a 60 Minutes/Vanity Fair poll.

His latest Emmy-nominated Netflix projects includes Unfrosted: The Pop-Tart Story, which he starred in, directed, co-wrote, and produced, Jerry Before Seinfeld and 23 Hours to Kill, along with the highly acclaimed web series, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee. Seinfeld has also starred in, written and produced movies (Comedian, Bee Movie), directed and produced a Broadway hit (Colin Quinn Long Story Short), and wrote three best-selling books (Is This Anything?, Seinlanguage, and The Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee Book) and a children’s book (Halloween). Seinfeld continues to perform both nationally and internationally.

Indisputably a legend, Diana Ross achieved stardom with the Supremes, a vocal group who during the 1960s grew from struggling hopefuls to Motown leaders to one of the most successful recording acts of all time. The singer broke from the group in 1970 and had immediate solo triumphs leading to more than two-dozen solo Top 40 pop hits. Among them are "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" (1970), "Love Hangover" (1976), "Upside Down" (1980), and "Endless Love" (1981), chart-topping classics traversing pop-soul, disco, and adult contemporary ballads. No matter the style or emotion, Ross has exuded uncommon levels of glamor and poise, always sounding connected to her material while conveying a sense of perseverance through even the most distressed romantic scenarios within her rich discography. Nominated for a dozen Grammy awards through her work with and without the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted Supremes, and nominated for an Academy Award for her starring role in Lady Sings the Blues, Ross has also been honored by the Recording Academy with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Her stillthriving, six-decade career was celebrated in 2019 with the documentary Diana Ross: Her Life, Love and Legacy and in 2021 she released her 25th solo album, Thank You.

The ninety-minute live experience celebrates the long-running program Ancient Aliens on The HISTORY Channel and features leading Ancient Astronaut theorist Giorgio A. Tsoukalos, investigative mythologist William Henry, UK government UFO investigator Nick Pope, and ancient civilizations expert, Jason Martell, as they discuss thought-provoking extraterrestrial theories on fan-favorite topics from Ancient Egypt to the moon, paving the long road to Disclosure.

Gino Vannelli, Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, Peter Beckett “The Voice of Player”, and Elliot Lurie

“Yacht Rock the Dock” featuring the original artists in concert playing some of the most iconic hits from one of Rock’s greatest eras. Gino Vannelli, Ambrosia, John Ford Coley, Peter Beckett (The Voice of Player), and Elliot Lurie will come together for a magical night performing all of their 1970’s and 1980’s Billboard Top 40 Hits.

These songs are the soundtrack to a generation. Todays “so called” smooth yacht rock music scene would not be yacht rock without the contributions of these Grammy nominated artists. What emerged primarily from southern California during one of the greatest periods of music is a classic rock radio staple across the United States. You cannot turn on the radio without hearing many of these songs every day. As younger generations of music fans fall in love and embrace these classic rock/soft rock hits, everyone realizes that these songs are becoming bigger now than at any time since their heyday which by common consent stretched between 1976 and 1983. Get ready to ROCK THE DOCK!