Key Points:
- Doja Cat leaves Austin City Limits on both Sundays. She will focus on the rollout for Vie.
- The Killers now headline those nights at Zilker Park. They last played ACL back in 2017 there.
- ACL runs October 3–5 and 10–12 this year. Fans share mixed views on the late swap.
Doja Cat has pulled out of Austin City Limits. She was due to close both Sundays in October. Her note came on Instagram Stories on Friday, 29 August. She said the timing no longer fits her album plan.
In her note, Doja said she must finish the rollout. The work includes songs, shoots, and a full campaign. Time left, she added, will not fit a great show. Her note thanked ACL and promised a return soon.
The Killers step in for both Sundays
ACL named The Killers as the new Sunday headliner. They will play on 5 and 12 October at night. The band last topped the bill at ACL in 2017. Organisers shared the update on social pages on Friday.
Dates, lineup, and what fans can expect
ACL runs across two weekends in Zilker Park. The dates are 3–5 October and 10–12 October. Other headliners include Sabrina Carpenter and Hozier this year. Sets from The Strokes, Luke Combs, and more will follow.
Reactions online mixed after the news went live. Some fans asked for refunds and said they felt let down. Others cheered the switch and praised The Killers’ live show. The chat stayed loud across X and Instagram on Friday.
Vie release date and first single
Doja’s new album, Vie, drops on 26 September. The lead track, “Jealous Type”, came out on 21 August. She teased the sound as bright, pop, and love-leaning. More videos and a full push are on the way.
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