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D’Angelo’s discography sees increase in streams following his death

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

D'Angelo fans have been running up his streams as they listen to his discography in the wake of his death. Billboard reports his catalog has seen a 796% increase in one week, going from 1.8 million official on-demand U.S. streams from Oct. 3... Read More.

Toast Alan Jackson’s ‘last call’ with new signature whiskey

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Alan Jackson fans will be able to toast his final concert, Last Call: One More for the Road, by actually having one more for the road.AJ's Silverbelly Whiskey has added three new products to its line, including Last Call, priced at $75. It features... Read More.

KISS catalog sees sales, streaming bump following Ace Frehley’s death

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

The KISS catalog saw a streaming boost following the Oct. 16 death of the band’s founding guitarist, Ace Frehley, at the age of 74.Billboard reports that, compared to the three days prior to Ace’s death, the three days after his passing... Read More.

Elizabeth Taylor’s son believes his mom, Taylor Swift embody ‘female empowerment’

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Ahead of the release of Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl, Elizabeth Taylor's son Christopher Wilding told TMZ that he was completely OK with Taylor name-checking his mom in her song title, and hoped it would encourage people to learn more... Read More.

Kevin O’Leary supports using AI extras instead of humans in films like ‘Marty Supreme’

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Kevin O'Leary is making his opinions on the use of AI in Hollywood known.The businessman and Shark Tank star, who makes his acting debut in the upcoming A24 film Marty Supreme, recently said on The Hill's World of Travel podcast that... Read More.

Luke Combs’ Category 10 is blowing into Las Vegas in 2026

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Luke Combs' Nashville bar and restaurant is saddling up for a trip to Sin City.Luke announced the opening of Category 10 in January 2024, telling fans the name was inspired by hurricane rankings. The second location will open at The Flamingo on... Read More.

Melissa Etheridge announces dates for 2026 The Rise Tour

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Melissa Etheridge is hitting the road in 2026.The “Come to My Window” singer has just announced dates for The Rise Tour, which kicks off March 26 in Detroit.The tour will hit cities in Vermont, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Virginia, Texas, Kentucky, Pennsylvania and... Read More.

Jonas Brothers add tour dates, book World Series performance

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Jonas Brothers have added another hometown to the list of stops on their current tour.As part of their JONAS20: Greetings From Your Hometown tour, the band will now perform Nov. 20 in Providence, Rhode Island. Plus, they've added a second date in Newark, New... Read More.

Farmworkers hailed as heroes after rescuing 20 children from burning school bus in California

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

(MADERA COUNTY, Calif.) -- Two farmworkers were honored Tuesday for rescuing 20 children from a burning school bus last month in California.Carlos Perea Romero and Angel Zarco were honored by the Madera County Board of Supervisors in a ceremony after they courageously evacuated the... Read More.

50 Cent says he feels ‘a responsibility’ to help rappers make their way into Hollywood

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

50 Cent has cemented himself in Hollywood, and now he feels an obligation to help other established musicians do the same."I absolutely feel a responsibility to the culture to bring artists in that already have huge followings and have already developed themselves," he says... Read More.

Author: ABC News

D’Angelo’s discography sees increase in streams following his death

Toast Alan Jackson’s ‘last call’ with new signature whiskey

KISS catalog sees sales, streaming bump following Ace Frehley’s death

Elizabeth Taylor’s son believes his mom, Taylor Swift embody ‘female empowerment’

Kevin O’Leary supports using AI extras instead of humans in films like ‘Marty Supreme’

Luke Combs’ Category 10 is blowing into Las Vegas in 2026

Melissa Etheridge announces dates for 2026 The Rise Tour

Jonas Brothers add tour dates, book World Series performance

Farmworkers hailed as heroes after rescuing 20 children from burning school bus in California

50 Cent says he feels ‘a responsibility’ to help rappers make their way into Hollywood

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