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Powerball jackpot soars to $605 million ahead of Monday drawing

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An estimated $605 million Powerball jackpot is up for grabs, with a cash option of $273.4 million, marking what could become the fifth jackpot win of 2025 and the largest prize of the year, according to the Powerball website.The drawing... Read More.

Offset says song ‘Move On’ is about peacefully moving on from relationship with Cardi B

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

Offset addresses his relationship with Cardi B on his upcoming album, Kiari, breaking down his feelings on the final song, "Move On."“It’s about moving on, like, peacefully,” he explains in an interview with the Associated Press. “That’s what the message is... Read More.

Watch the audience go wild as Shawn Mendes welcomes Niall Horan to the stage

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

Shawn Mendes thrilled fans during his show Aug. 16 at London's O2 Arena by bringing out a special guest.On his Instagram, you can watch video of him saying, "Everybody please welcome Mr. Niall Horan to the stage.” The audience proceeded... Read More.

Prime Video shares first look at ‘Fallout’ season 2

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

Fall for the first-look photos of Fallout season 2.Prime Video has released the first images showing off the second season of its series based on the popular video game franchise.Season 2 picks up in the aftermath of the first season's finale for a journey through the Mojave... Read More.

Northern lights could be visible in more than a dozen US states tonight

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Another dazzling display of northern lights could be visible Monday night with the prediction of a minor geomagnetic storm, according to space weather experts.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center has forecasted a minor geomagnetic storm that could... Read More.

El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, to plead guilty after being brought to US

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Ismael Mario Zambada García, the former drug lord and top leader of the Sinaloa cartel known as El Mayo, will plead guilty to federal drug charges brought by the United States Attorney's Office in Brooklyn, according to an entry on the... Read More.

Busta Rhymes to receive first-ever Rock the Bells Visionary Award at 2025 MTV VMAs

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

Busta Rhymes continues to receive his flowers, as he's been named the recipient of MTV's first ever VMA Rock the Bells Visionary Award. The rapper will be honored at the 2025 VMAs for his "boundary-breaking" impact on the culture and "an indomitable musical career," according... Read More.

Keith Urban’s got a ‘Straight Line’ from Australia to Nashville for a rising star

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

Keith Urban's currently taking his High and Alive World Tour Down Under, and while he's without a doubt the most well-known country star from Australia, he's working to make sure he won't be the last.The "Straight Line" hitmaker is partnering with the Tamworth Country... Read More.

On This Day, Aug. 18, 1986: Bon Jovi releases their breakthrough album ‘Slippery When Wet’

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 18, 1986…Bon Jovi released their third studio album, Slippery When Wet, which wound up being a huge breakthrough for the band.The album, produced by Bruce Fairbairn, spent eight weeks at #1 on the Billboard Albums chart, and was the band’s... Read More.

Sabrina Carpenter, sombr, Alex Warren to perform on 2025 MTV VMAs

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

The first performers for the MTV VMAs have been announced.Sabrina Carpenter, Alex Warren and sombr will all take the stage at the event, airing live from New York's UBS Arena next month. Alex is up for best new artist, best pop and song of... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Powerball jackpot soars to $605 million ahead of Monday drawing

Offset says song ‘Move On’ is about peacefully moving on from relationship with Cardi B

Watch the audience go wild as Shawn Mendes welcomes Niall Horan to the stage

Prime Video shares first look at ‘Fallout’ season 2

Northern lights could be visible in more than a dozen US states tonight

El Mayo, the infamous Mexican drug lord, to plead guilty after being brought to US

Busta Rhymes to receive first-ever Rock the Bells Visionary Award at 2025 MTV VMAs

Keith Urban’s got a ‘Straight Line’ from Australia to Nashville for a rising star

On This Day, Aug. 18, 1986: Bon Jovi releases their breakthrough album ‘Slippery When Wet’

Sabrina Carpenter, sombr, Alex Warren to perform on 2025 MTV VMAs

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