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Bryan Adams to release new album in 2026 — sort of

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Bryan Adams released a new album called Roll With the Punches in 2025, and in 2026 he's going to keep on rolling out new music. Well, sort of.In a New Year's Day video on Instagram, Bryan said, "In April, we... Read More.

RAYE and Olivia Dean are 2026’s first chart-toppers in the UK

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

It's 2026, so where the hell are RAYE and Olivia Dean? On top of the charts, that's where.In the U.K., home to both artists, RAYE has scored the first #1 hit of the new year with "WHERE IS MY HUSBAND!"... Read More.

Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect ordered to remain detained until trial

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal magistrate judge ordered Friday that the Virginia man charged with placing pipe bombs outside of the headquarters of the RNC and DNC the night before the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol remain detained pending trial.Magistrate Judge Matthew Sharbaugh... Read More.

Duffer brothers on landing Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ songs for ‘Stranger Things’ finale

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

(SPOILER ALERT) Music has always played a huge role in the Netflix series Stranger Things, and the series finale was no exception.In season 5, episode 8, which debuted on New Year's Eve, two songs from Prince's Purple Rain - "When Doves Cry" and the... Read More.

Megan Thee Stallion launches her first Popeyes restaurant as franchise owner

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Megan Thee Stallion has officially begun her run as a Popeye's franchise owner, opening her first restaurant in South Beach, Miami.She shared a video on Instagram documenting her visit to the location, including her reaction to the space. The clip... Read More.

Look for Ashley McBryde’s ‘Hand Me Downs’ ahead in 2026

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Ashley McBryde's fifth studio album seems destined to arrive in 2026, and so far, she's simply overwhelmed by what she's been able to do. The "One Night Standards" hitmaker shared her thoughts on Instagram, after listening to the rough mixes... Read More.

Alex Van Halen reveals plans to record music with Toto’s Steve Lukather

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Sounds like Alex Van Halen may be getting back to music.In an interview with Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain on his Metal Sticks podcast, Alex revealed that he is about to work on music with Toto's Steve Lukather."I'm getting ready... Read More.

Paul Mescal says he’ll work less before Beatles biopics: ‘People will get a break from me’

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Paul Mescal is looking forward to taking a break.The actor, who stars as William Shakespeare in the new film Hamnet, recently told The Guardian that audiences can expect to see less of him on their movie screens for a while."Once... Read More.

Jill Scott thanks fans for their patience as she announces first album in more than a decade

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

To Whom This May Concern, Jill Scott's first album in more than a decade is officially on the way.The project is described as "equal parts magic, medicine, and mastery" and a body of work that "leans heavily into the power of connectivity, humanity, and... Read More.

Jason & Brittany Aldean’s first duet is just days away

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Jason Aldean's new album, Songs About Us, won't arrive until April 24, but fans won't have to wait that long to hear new music. In a surprise New Year's Eve announcement, he and wife Brittany Aldean revealed "something special" is... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Bryan Adams to release new album in 2026 — sort of

RAYE and Olivia Dean are 2026’s first chart-toppers in the UK

Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect ordered to remain detained until trial

Duffer brothers on landing Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ songs for ‘Stranger Things’ finale

Megan Thee Stallion launches her first Popeyes restaurant as franchise owner

Look for Ashley McBryde’s ‘Hand Me Downs’ ahead in 2026

Alex Van Halen reveals plans to record music with Toto’s Steve Lukather

Paul Mescal says he’ll work less before Beatles biopics: ‘People will get a break from me’

Jill Scott thanks fans for their patience as she announces first album in more than a decade

Jason & Brittany Aldean’s first duet is just days away

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