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The double meaning of Russell Dickerson’s ‘Famous Back Home’

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

A week ahead of the release of his fourth studio album, Russell Dickerson's releasing the title track, "Famous Back Home.""Growing up in my small Tennessee town, I dreamed, 'I’m going to make it out of here. I’m going to make it big. Everyone... Read More.

38 Special releases ‘Slightly Controversial’ new single, featuring Train

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

38 Special is sharing another preview of their upcoming album, Milestone, due out Sept. 19.The band, best known for songs like "Hold on Loosely" and "Caught up in You," just dropped the new single, "Slightly Controversial," featuring a guest appearance by the... Read More.

Teddy Swims gets to sing with ‘the first band I fell so deeply in love with’

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

Teddy Swims is having a full circle moment right now: He's gotten to sing with the first band he ever really loved.Acceptance is a punk pop band from Seattle that formed in 1998, broke up in 2006, but then got back together in 2015.... Read More.

Hurricane Erin tracker: Latest path for first hurricane of Atlantic season

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Erin has become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, with several areas already on alert for heavy rain and strong waves and rip currents possible along the East Coast of the United States as early as next week.Hurricane Erin... Read More.

Envelopes with white powder found in ICE office do not involve dangerous substances: Officials

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Envelopes containing a white powder that were found at a government building in New York City housing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office did not contain any dangerous substances, officials said Friday.The incident occurred Thursday afternoon at 26 Federal Plaza, in... Read More.

On This Day, Aug. 15, 1991: Paul Simon headlines a free concert at New York’s Central Park

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 15, 1991…Paul Simon headlined a free concert at New York’s Central Park, as part of his Born at the Right Time tour.The concert, attended by an estimated 48,500 people, aired live on HBO.Simon’s set included solo songs like “Kodachrome,” “Me... Read More.

Elizabeth Taylor’s son approves of Taylor Swift’s new song ‘Elizabeth Taylor’

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

In the lyrics of her song "...Ready for It?" Taylor Swift namechecked the late actor, activist and icon Elizabeth Taylor, and her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl includes a song that's simply titled "Elizabeth Taylor." Taylor's son, for one, is totally okay with that.Christopher... Read More.

Watch Halsey in her movie acting debut ‘Americana,’ in theaters Friday

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

At long last we can watch Halsey's acting debut, which she filmed 3 1/2 years ago.The black comedy, Americana, hits theaters on Friday. It finds Halsey playing single mom Mandy, who's one of several people trying to steal a valuable... Read More.

2 easyJet planes clip wings at Manchester Airport in UK

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Two easyJet planes clipped wings on the runway at Manchester International Airport in the United Kingdom on Friday morning, officials said.A spokespeson for Manchester Airport confirmed to ABC News that "two easyJet planes clipped wings as they taxied on the airfield" and... Read More.

In brief: ‘Thunderbolts*’ gets Disney+ premiere date and more

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

Get ready for more Landman. Season 2 of the hit Billy Bob Thornton drama returns to Paramount+ Nov. 16. Season 1 of the series, from Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan, was the most-watched original show for the streamer ...Paramount+ also announced the return of another Taylor Sheridan production: Mayor of Kingstown. Season 4 of the... Read More.

Author: ABC News

The double meaning of Russell Dickerson’s ‘Famous Back Home’

38 Special releases ‘Slightly Controversial’ new single, featuring Train

Teddy Swims gets to sing with ‘the first band I fell so deeply in love with’

Hurricane Erin tracker: Latest path for first hurricane of Atlantic season

Envelopes with white powder found in ICE office do not involve dangerous substances: Officials

On This Day, Aug. 15, 1991: Paul Simon headlines a free concert at New York’s Central Park

Elizabeth Taylor’s son approves of Taylor Swift’s new song ‘Elizabeth Taylor’

Watch Halsey in her movie acting debut ‘Americana,’ in theaters Friday

2 easyJet planes clip wings at Manchester Airport in UK

In brief: ‘Thunderbolts*’ gets Disney+ premiere date and more

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