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‘Bottle Rockets’ sparks a Canadian first for Scotty McCreery

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

A week after topping the country charts in the U.S., Scotty McCreery is repeating the feat in the Great White North. “I’m thrilled to see ‘Bottle Rockets’ become my first No. 1 in Canada and happy to share that with one of my favorite bands... Read More.

On This Day, Oct. 7, 2016: The first and only Desert Trip festival kicked off in California

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

On This Day, Oct. 7, 2016 ...The first and only Desert Trip festival kicked off at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, California, the same location where the yearly Coachella Festival is held.Dubbed “Oldchella” by the public, the six-day event was split over two... Read More.

Sombr, Tate McRae react to Taylor Swift shoutouts

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

Even though they'll be going head-to-head with her in the charts, Tate McRae and Sombr are thrilled that Taylor Swift specifically cited them in interviews as two of her favorite current artists.On her Instagram Story, Tate posted a clip of... Read More.

Justin Bieber drinks beer in an empty Scottish pub in ‘Bad Honey’ video

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

Justin Bieber has a message to share: "Not everything sucks."That is what's written on the mirror over the bar in the Abandon Ship pub in Dundee, Scotland, where Justin shot the video for "Bad Honey," from his latest... Read More.

Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez reunite on ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ red carpet

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez reunited Monday at the premiere of Lopez's upcoming film, Kiss of the Spider Woman, less than a year after finalizing their divorce in January.The former couple supported each other at the New York screening, posing for photos together on the... Read More.

Liam Hemsworth stars as Geralt in ‘The Witcher’ season 4 trailer

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

Liam Hemsworth steps into the role of Geralt in the official trailer for The Witcher season 4.Netflix released the trailer for the upcoming fourth season of the fantasy drama series on Tuesday.It finds Hemsworth coming in to the role that was originated by... Read More.

Trump says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asked him for a pardon

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

President Donald Trump said Monday that Sean "Diddy" Combs has reached out to ask for a pardon following his conviction on two prostitution-related charges."A lot of people have asked me for pardons," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office. "I call him Puff Daddy,... Read More.

ICYMI: Young Thug, Megan Thee Stallion and more

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

Young Thug's new album, Uy Scuti, debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, landing at #6. It earned a total of 52,000 album-equivalent units, 39,000 of which came from on-demand streams. It's the week's second-biggest debut following Doja Cat's Vie,... Read More.

HARDY’s COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! is coming in 2026

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

HARDY's mapped out THE COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! for 2026.He'll kick off the trek, named for his new album, Feb. 5 in Ontario, Canada, before hitting the States in March. It's set to wrap Aug. 21 in New Braunfels, Texas.Tucker Wetmore, Mitchell Tenpenny, Muscadine Bloodline,... Read More.

Illness forces Cody Johnson to cancel remaining 2025 concerts

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

A health emergency is forcing Cody Johnson off the road for the rest of 2025. "It is with a very heavy heart I have to share the remainder of this year's concert performances will not be able to happen," he posted Tuesday morning on his... Read More.

Author: ABC News

‘Bottle Rockets’ sparks a Canadian first for Scotty McCreery

On This Day, Oct. 7, 2016: The first and only Desert Trip festival kicked off in California

Sombr, Tate McRae react to Taylor Swift shoutouts

Justin Bieber drinks beer in an empty Scottish pub in ‘Bad Honey’ video

Ben Affleck, Jennifer Lopez reunite on ‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ red carpet

Liam Hemsworth stars as Geralt in ‘The Witcher’ season 4 trailer

Trump says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asked him for a pardon

ICYMI: Young Thug, Megan Thee Stallion and more

HARDY’s COUNTRY! COUNTRY! TOUR! is coming in 2026

Illness forces Cody Johnson to cancel remaining 2025 concerts

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