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DOJ indicts voting machine company Smartmatic over allegedly bribing Philippines official

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Department of Justice brought charges Thursday against the voting machine company Smartmatic, accusing it of allegedly bribing an official in the Philippines to win contracts, according to court papers filed in the Southern District of Florida.The indictment accuses Smartmatic and... Read More.

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, will no longer use his royal titles.In a statement Friday, Andrew said, "In discussion with The King, and my immediate and wider family, we have concluded the continued accusations about me distract from the... Read More.

Usher and Bryson Tiller join Chris Brown on ‘It Depends (The Remix)’

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

Chris Brown's viral "It Depends" song has gotten the remix treatment. A rendition featuring Usher, who joins previous guest Bryson Tiller on the track, was released Friday.The song arrives days after Usher made an appearance at the Breezy Bowl XX tour stop in Atlanta and received... Read More.

Keith Urban wraps High and Alive World Tour before setting out on ‘The Road’

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

Even though Keith Urban's wrapping up his High and Alive World Tour Friday night at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, the trek will live on through his new deluxe album. The expanded edition of High, which came out in September 2024, adds concert versions of six of... Read More.

Ed Sheeran releases ‘Play – The Remixes’ EP, new video for ‘Symmetry’

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

Ed Sheeran's album Play was heavily influenced by the global sounds he heard while traveling around the world on tour. Now he's taken that one step further by releasing a remix album featuring collaborations with some of the South Asian artists he met during... Read More.

Hundreds evacuated, homes destroyed as Alaska communities reel from devastating flooding

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In the aftermath of a destructive typhoon, historic floodwaters have destroyed remote communities across western Alaska, causing hundreds of evacuations that could continue for days, officials said."This is still a very much fluid situation; we are still in the process of... Read More.

South Carolina measles outbreak grows to 15 cases: Health officials

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A measles outbreak in South Carolina has grown to 15 cases, state health officials said on Friday.The newly identified cases were close contacts of people who were quarantining at home and were not in any school settings when contagious, according to... Read More.

NBA YoungBoy’s second show in Atlanta canceled

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

Following NBA YoungBoy's performance at Atlanta's State Farm Arena Wednesday, the venue has canceled his Saturday show. The announcement was made two days before the show without providing a reason for the cancellation.The news follows reports that... Read More.

Eric Church cues up a 19-song live soundtrack to accompany IMAX film

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

Not only is Eric Church's Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive hitting theaters on Feb. 13, 2026, he's putting out a 19-track soundtrack album for the IMAX concert film, as well. "This live album is special," he says. "It has been a while since the... Read More.

Gracie Abrams tells Cyndi Lauper about touring: ‘Constantly shocking’ but ‘fun’

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

As part of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians series, Gracie Abrams sat down for a chat with newly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Cyndi Lauper, whose music she grew up with, courtesy of her mom.During their talk... Read More.

Author: ABC News

DOJ indicts voting machine company Smartmatic over allegedly bribing Philippines official

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles

Usher and Bryson Tiller join Chris Brown on ‘It Depends (The Remix)’

Keith Urban wraps High and Alive World Tour before setting out on ‘The Road’

Ed Sheeran releases ‘Play – The Remixes’ EP, new video for ‘Symmetry’

Hundreds evacuated, homes destroyed as Alaska communities reel from devastating flooding

South Carolina measles outbreak grows to 15 cases: Health officials

NBA YoungBoy’s second show in Atlanta canceled

Eric Church cues up a 19-song live soundtrack to accompany IMAX film

Gracie Abrams tells Cyndi Lauper about touring: ‘Constantly shocking’ but ‘fun’

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