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Firefighters battle large blaze at Chevron refinery in Southern California

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Firefighters were battling a blaze at a Chevron refinery in Southern California late on Thursday, company and government officials said, after a massive fireball erupted at the facility.It was not immediately clear what caused the blaze, which was burning in El... Read More.

Paul McCartney to release limited-edition copies of new Wings book

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

Paul McCartney is set to revisit his post-Beatles career with the new book Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run, and now fans have a chance to get their hands on a very special edition of the release.The book's publisher, Liveright, has... Read More.

Director Benny Safdie talks new film ‘The Smashing Machine’

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

A new biopic called The Smashing Machine enters the ring this weekend, starring Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Emily Blunt.Johnson plays Mark Kerr, a real-life mixed martial arts fighter who battles an opioid addiction while rising through the ranks of the... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/2/25

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLTigers 6, Guardians 3Padres 1, Cubs 3Red Sox 0, Yankees 4NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE49ers 26, Rams 23Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

J.I.D says it was ‘a blessing’ to work with Eminem on ‘Fuel’

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

J.I.D has worked with several artists throughout the course of his career, but he specifically calls his collaboration with Eminem "a blessing.""It kind of lets me know that I’ve been going in the right direction because my whole career has been full circle moments like... Read More.

Instead of recording a Rascal Flatts hit, Jonas Brothers say ‘I Dare You’ to make a new one

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

When Rascal Flatts decided to make Life Is a Highway: Refueled Duets, an album that reimagined their past hits and songs from their catalog, recording a new song with the Jonas Brothers wasn't part of the plan. Still, when the siblings suggested "I Dare You,"... Read More.

She’s immortal now, baby dolls: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is here

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

If you thought "So High School" and "The Alchemy" were about Travis Kelce, wait'll you hear some of the songs on Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl.The album of 12 "bangers," as Taylor described it, is indeed upbeat pop... Read More.

Clipse talks ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ reactions, says Grammy win would be ‘well-deserved’

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

It's been nearly three months since Clipse released Let God Sort Em Out, and they're quite pleased with the album's reception. In an interview with Billboard, they shared their reactions to the project coming up in album-of-the-year conversations."I like it because it’s... Read More.

‘Buckingham Nicks’ debuts in top 5 on several ‘Billboard’ charts

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

When Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham released their debut album, Buckingham Nicks, in 1973, it failed to make any sort of significant appearance on the album charts. But more than 50 years later, that has all changed.According to Billboard, the recent... Read More.

The Yardbirds’ Chris Dreja dies at age 79

Thursday, October 2 by ABC News

Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page is paying tribute to Chris Dreja, his former bandmate in the Yardbirds, who has passed away at age 79.“I heard today of the passing of musician Chris Dreja, who passionately played with the iconic Yardbirds, on rhythm guitar and then... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Firefighters battle large blaze at Chevron refinery in Southern California

Paul McCartney to release limited-edition copies of new Wings book

Director Benny Safdie talks new film ‘The Smashing Machine’

Scoreboard roundup — 10/2/25

J.I.D says it was ‘a blessing’ to work with Eminem on ‘Fuel’

Instead of recording a Rascal Flatts hit, Jonas Brothers say ‘I Dare You’ to make a new one

She’s immortal now, baby dolls: Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ is here

Clipse talks ‘Let God Sort Em Out’ reactions, says Grammy win would be ‘well-deserved’

‘Buckingham Nicks’ debuts in top 5 on several ‘Billboard’ charts

The Yardbirds’ Chris Dreja dies at age 79

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