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New York AG Letitia James indicted for alleged fraud following pressure from Trump

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James has been indicted on at least one count of alleged fraud, becoming the second political figure in a span of two weeks to face prosecution after President Donald Trump's public demand that the Justice Department move "now"... Read More.

Man accused of ‘maliciously’ igniting fire that caused the deadly Palisades Fire: DOJ

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Months after the Palisades Fire devastated parts of Los Angeles County and killed a dozen people, officials announced the arrest of a man they say "maliciously" lit a fire that grew into the monster blaze.Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is accused of igniting a... Read More.

Drake’s defamation case against record label UMG dismissed by federal judge

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

A federal judge in New York has dismissed Drake’s defamation case against his record label, Universal Music Group, stemming from a rap battle with Kendrick Lamar.Judge Jeannette Vargas determined the... Read More.

Nashville notes: Cody’s cover, Riley’s rodeo and more

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

Prior to his current vocal issues, Cody Johnson teamed up with Michael Martin Murphey to record a new version of Murphey's classic song "Wildfire," which Murphey recorded 50 years ago for Blue Sky - Night Thunder. “Ever since I was a little kid... Read More.

Music notes: Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and more

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

Ariana Grande and Spotify are teaming up to launch a new experience for fans. You’ll now be able to rank your favorite Ari songs within a new "My Top 5” feature in the Spotify app or website — just search “My Top 5” in the... Read More.

Major challenges remain for Gaza and Israel if ceasefire deal rolls out

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- As U.S. officials and leaders in the Middle East are celebrating the proposed Gaza ceasefire deal between the Israeli government and Hamas but there are still many questions over the timeline and challenges to end the fighting and return the hostages that lie... Read More.

New Rush drummer Anika Nilles breaks silence for first time since tour announcement

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

When Rush announced dates for their Fifty Something tour on Monday, surviving band members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson revealed that drummer Anika Nilles would be joining them behind the drum kit, filling the space left empty by the 2020 death of their bandmate... Read More.

Report: British actress Mia McKenna-Bruce cast as Ringo Starr’s wife in Beatles films

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

One day after reports claimed Sam Mendes cast Saoirse Ronan to play Paul McCartney’s wife Linda McCartney in his upcoming Beatles films, a new report claims the director has also found the actress to play Ringo Starr’s wife.According to Variety, British actress Mia McKenna-Bruce has... Read More.

Jordin Sparks launching ‘What’s Your Spark?’ podcast

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

Jordin Sparks is launching a podcast.The singer and former American Idol winner has announced What’s Your Spark? is debuting its first two episodes Sunday on Dear Media.The first episode has Jordin talking about her experience winning Idol’s sixth season when she was 17 years... Read More.

Ahead of Christmas tour, Lady A members are ‘so overjoyed’ about their new babies

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

Having newborns in the house is something that Lady A's Hillary Scott and Charles Kelley thought was a thing of the past. But in the past few months Hillary and her husband, Chris Tyrrell, welcomed their fourth child, daughter Selah Jean Tyrrell, and Charles and... Read More.

Author: ABC News

New York AG Letitia James indicted for alleged fraud following pressure from Trump

Man accused of ‘maliciously’ igniting fire that caused the deadly Palisades Fire: DOJ

Drake’s defamation case against record label UMG dismissed by federal judge

Nashville notes: Cody’s cover, Riley’s rodeo and more

Music notes: Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez and more

Major challenges remain for Gaza and Israel if ceasefire deal rolls out

New Rush drummer Anika Nilles breaks silence for first time since tour announcement

Report: British actress Mia McKenna-Bruce cast as Ringo Starr’s wife in Beatles films

Jordin Sparks launching ‘What’s Your Spark?’ podcast

Ahead of Christmas tour, Lady A members are ‘so overjoyed’ about their new babies

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