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Michael Jai White says he wanted his new film, ‘Trouble Man,’ ‘to be an experience’

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Michael Jai White wrote, produced, directed and stars in his new film, Trouble Man, out in theaters Friday. Though it's being associated with the Blaxploitation genre, he tells ABC Audio the film is generally influenced by action comedies."I have certain issues with... Read More.

Jimmy Page settles writing credits dispute with ‘Dazed and Confused’ composer

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Back in 2011, Led Zeppelin's Jimmy Page and Jake Holmes, who wrote the song "Dazed and Confused" in 1967, settled a copyright infringement lawsuit that would lead to Zeppelin's rendition of the song being credited as "written Jimmy Page, inspired by Jake Holmes." However, due... Read More.

Tommy Boy Records is celebrating 30 years of Coolio’s ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Coolio’s “Gangsta’s Paradise” featuring L.V. turns 30 years old in 2025, and Tommy Boy Records plans to celebrate in several ways. First up is the release of four Dolby Atmos tracks straight from the rapper's Greatest Hits collection. “Gangsta’s Paradise” feat. L.V., “1,2,3,4 (Sumpin’ New),”... Read More.

Music notes: Gracie Abrams, Flavor Flav and more

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Gracie Abrams brought out Swedish pop icon Robyn for a duet of "Dancing on My Own" at Lollapalooza Thursday. Gracie thanked Robyn on Instagram, writing, "Watching you walk out on stage in those cherry red heels with the hair and the drums and the wind and the... Read More.

New series based on ‘The Holiday’ is in the works

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

A new series based on the beloved 2006 romantic comedy The Holiday is in the works at Apple TV+.The Holiday, directed by Nancy Meyers, starred Cameron Diaz as Amanda, a single American woman, and Kate Winslet as Iris, a single British woman.The two women... Read More.

Def Leppard prepping first new album since 2022’s ‘Diamond Star Halos’

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

A new Las Vegas residency isn't the only thing that Def Leppard has planned for 2026.The band tells USA Today that they're working on a new album for release next year. It'll be their first new studio album since... Read More.

Nashville notes: Zach Top’s ‘Sanity’ + Morgan Wade’s ‘Party’

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Zach Top's new track, "South of Sanity," is out now, ahead of the release of Ain't in It for My Health on Aug. 29. Morgan Wade's new album, The Party Is Over (recovered), is out now, along with a new video... Read More.

Stevie Nicks forced to postpone August, September dates due to fractured shoulder

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Ouch! Steve Nicks has been sidelined by an injury and is postponing her August and September concerts.A note on her Instagram says that Stevie requires "recovery time" from "a recent injury resulting in a fractured shoulder." The Rock & Roll... Read More.

John Krasinki announces ‘A Quiet Place: Part III’ coming to theaters summer 2027

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

You can get excited, but don't make a sound.John Krasinki has announced that A Quiet Place Part III, the fourth film in the A Quiet Place series, will arrive in theaters on July 9, 2027.Krasinski made the announcement to his Instagram on Friday.... Read More.

Halsey celebrating 10th anniversary of ‘Badlands’ with new vinyls

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Halsey is celebrating the 10th anniversary of her debut album, Badlands.The singer will be releasing three new vinyls – Badlands Decade Edition, Badlands: Live from Webster Hall and Badlands: Anthology – on Aug. 29 to commemorate the milestone. The Decade Edition vinyl is reimagined and rearranged by Halsey and features “Gasoline” and “Hurricane” for... Read More.

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Michael Jai White says he wanted his new film, ‘Trouble Man,’ ‘to be an experience’

Jimmy Page settles writing credits dispute with ‘Dazed and Confused’ composer

Tommy Boy Records is celebrating 30 years of Coolio’s ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’

Music notes: Gracie Abrams, Flavor Flav and more

New series based on ‘The Holiday’ is in the works

Def Leppard prepping first new album since 2022’s ‘Diamond Star Halos’

Nashville notes: Zach Top’s ‘Sanity’ + Morgan Wade’s ‘Party’

Stevie Nicks forced to postpone August, September dates due to fractured shoulder

John Krasinki announces ‘A Quiet Place: Part III’ coming to theaters summer 2027

Halsey celebrating 10th anniversary of ‘Badlands’ with new vinyls

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