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Ella Langley’s record-setting ‘Texas’ remains the pick on multiple ‘Billboard’ charts

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

Ella Langley and the Lone Star State remain the most popular option it seems, as "Choosin' Texas" remains atop both Billboard's Hot Country Songs and the Hot 100. This is the track's sixth non-consecutive week at #1 on the all-genre... Read More.

Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town and Jake Owen join Alan Jackson’s final show

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

Even though the final show of Alan Jackson's touring career is sold out, there's still more talent joining the all-star lineup. Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town and Jake Owen are the latest names added to the roster, which already includes Luke Bryan, Eric Church,... Read More.

Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton pull in ‘Pollstar’ awards

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton all took home major wins at Wednesday's 37th annual Pollstar Awards in Hollywood.Morgan picked up the first-ever fan favorite award for live performer of the year, while Lainey's Whirlwind World Tour and Stapleton's All-American Road Show tied... Read More.

Charli XCX says she’s making a rock album next

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

If you were hoping Charli XCX's next album would be Brat 2.0, you might be out of luck.The singer tells British Vogue in a new cover story that her next offering will be a rock album.One of the new songs... Read More.

Researchers propose solutions to stop Venice from sinking

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

(VENICE, Italy) -- One of the world's most iconic cities could be heavily impacted by climate change and sea level rise in the coming years, leading researchers to search for solutions on how to protect it.Venice, the historic Italian city known for its canals... Read More.

ICE agent charged with 2 counts of felony assault in Minneapolis

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been charged with two counts of second degree assault which occurred in February, according to the Hennepin County Attorney's Office in Minneapolis.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026,... Read More.

Live shows by Benson Boone, Teddy Swims, Olivia Dean are winners at Pollstar Awards

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

Benson Boone and Teddy Swims have a well-documented bromance, so maybe they can celebrate their wins at this year's Pollstar Awards together.Both singers' tours were Wednesday honored with awards, which were voted on solely by members of the concert industry,... Read More.

Peter Frampton to perform at Tribeca Festival

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

A new documentary about Peter Frampton is set to premiere at the 25th annual Tribeca Festival, with Frampton set to perform at the event.Frampton's documentary, titled Frampton, will have its world premiere on June 4, with the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer performing... Read More.

Watch Ariana Grande play an ’emotional puppeteer’ in ‘Focker-In-Law’ trailer

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

In the new trailer for Focker-In-Law, the latest installment in the Meet the Parents movie franchise, Ariana Grande has one mission: to stop Ben Stiller's Greg Focker from holding her fiancé, Henry - Greg's son - "emotionally hostage." In the... Read More.

Filming ‘Mother Mary,’ Taylor Swift was an ‘angel that was over our heads all the time,’ says Anne Hathaway

Thursday, April 16 by ABC News

Anne Hathaway's new film Mother Mary casts the Oscar-winning actress as a huge pop star who's sort of a combination of Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift. While the movie's director has said that Swift's Reputation Tour concert film inspired the movie's live... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Ella Langley’s record-setting ‘Texas’ remains the pick on multiple ‘Billboard’ charts

Thomas Rhett, Little Big Town and Jake Owen join Alan Jackson’s final show

Morgan Wallen, Lainey Wilson and Chris Stapleton pull in ‘Pollstar’ awards

Charli XCX says she’s making a rock album next

Researchers propose solutions to stop Venice from sinking

ICE agent charged with 2 counts of felony assault in Minneapolis

Live shows by Benson Boone, Teddy Swims, Olivia Dean are winners at Pollstar Awards

Peter Frampton to perform at Tribeca Festival

Watch Ariana Grande play an ’emotional puppeteer’ in ‘Focker-In-Law’ trailer

Filming ‘Mother Mary,’ Taylor Swift was an ‘angel that was over our heads all the time,’ says Anne Hathaway

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