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In brief: ‘Pressure’ official trailer and more

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Bill Hader is set to make his feature film directorial debut. Deadline reports that the actor, who also directed episodes of his TV series Barry, will write, direct and star in a new horror film called They Know. The movie... Read More.

New Mexico reopens investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than six years after the infamous financier and sex offender's arrest on federal sex trafficking charges, the investigation into potential wrongdoing at Jeffrey Epstein's sprawling hacienda in New Mexico is being reopened, according to a spokesperson for the state's Justice... Read More.

Parker McCollum says idea for new single ‘just kind of fell out of my brain’

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Parker McCollum's new single, "Killin' Me," is from the deluxe edition of his self-titled album, due out March 20. He says when he came up with the melody for the song he knew he had to, as he puts it, "chase it."Parker explains that... Read More.

Hilary Duff talks exploring ‘insecurities’ on new album ‘luck … or something’

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Hilary Duff's fans are ready for her to "save pop music" with her new album, luck ... or something.In a new interview with Rolling Stone, Hilary talks about making an album inspired by what she's going through at this stage... Read More.

Zak Starkey talks relationship with The Who as he readies one-man show

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Drummer Zak Starkey is set to take the stage at New York's Gramercy Theatre Friday for a one-man show, Zak Starkey ... Who?: An Evening of Drums and Conversation. He'll take fans through his life and career, which will likely include his almost 30... Read More.

Halle Berry on feeling like the film industry wanted to discard her: ‘A painful realization’

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Halle Berry is a successful insurance broker who doesn't get the respect she deserves in the new film Crime 101.Her character, Sharon, finally has enough of the poor treatment. Late in the film she stands up for herself to her... Read More.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Eric Dane dies at 53 after battle with ALS

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Actor Eric Dane, best known for his starring role in the long-running ABC medical drama Grey's Anatomy, has died at 53.Dane revealed in April 2025 that he'd been battling the incurable degenerative neurological disorder amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS."My left side is functioning; my... Read More.

Joni Mitchell’s Juno Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to feature Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Joni Mitchell is getting the Lifetime Achievement Award at Canada's 2026 Juno Awards, and the artists who will help celebrate her have just been announced.Fellow Canadian singers Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell will pay tribute to Mitchell with a performance at the award show,... Read More.

Nashville notes: Lainey Wilson’s Down Under adventures, Brad Paisley’s benefit and more

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson's been Down Under touring Australia and New Zealand, and she's been having a great time. In an Instagram video, she lists all the cool things she's gotten to do besides work, including holding koalas and meeting Bindi Irwin.... Read More.

Kendrick Lamar talks about Baby Keem’s musical talent in new ‘Booman’ episode

Thursday, February 19 by ABC News

The rollout for Baby Keem's new album, Ca$ino, continues with the release of another "Booman" episode. "Booman III," the third episode from the project's accompanying documentary series, features the return of his first cousin once removed Kendrick Lamar, who talks... Read More.

Author: ABC News

In brief: ‘Pressure’ official trailer and more

New Mexico reopens investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch

Parker McCollum says idea for new single ‘just kind of fell out of my brain’

Hilary Duff talks exploring ‘insecurities’ on new album ‘luck … or something’

Zak Starkey talks relationship with The Who as he readies one-man show

Halle Berry on feeling like the film industry wanted to discard her: ‘A painful realization’

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star Eric Dane dies at 53 after battle with ALS

Joni Mitchell’s Juno Lifetime Achievement Award tribute to feature Sarah McLachlan and Allison Russell

Nashville notes: Lainey Wilson’s Down Under adventures, Brad Paisley’s benefit and more

Kendrick Lamar talks about Baby Keem’s musical talent in new ‘Booman’ episode

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