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Christmas queen Mariah Carey posts video showing ‘how it started’

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

When Mariah Carey released her first holiday album, Merry Christmas, in 1994, she probably never thought that one of the songs on that album would go on to become a chart-topping Christmas standard - or did she?Mariah reposted an... Read More.

‘Shopaholic’ series author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

Sophie Kinsella, author of the bestselling Shopaholic book series, has died at the age of 55.Kinsella's family shared news of her death in an Instagram post Wednesday."We are heartbroken to announce the passing this morning of our beloved Sophie (aka... Read More.

Man struck, killed by snowplow at Minneapolis–Saint Paul airport

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- A 47-year-old man was struck and killed by a snowplow at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, according to local officials.The incident was reported shortly after 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at a parking lot near Terminal 2, according to Jeff Lea, a spokesperson for... Read More.

Riley Green, Megan Moroney & Zach Top complete a who’s who of talent for ‘Nashville’s Big Bash’

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Riley Green, Marcus King, Megan Moroney, Zach Top, Keith Urban, Gretchen Wilson, Stephen Wilson Jr. and Dwight Yoakam all join the lineup for Nashville's annual New Year's Eve celebration on CBS.They'll be appearing from clubs and venues... Read More.

Your chance to see Lainey Wilson & the Heart Wranglers at the Country Music Hall of Fame

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

If you haven't checked out Lainey Wilson's exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, she's doing all she can to make sure you come by to see it - and that includes a special performance in the CMA Theater in early... Read More.

Myles Smith apologizes for dominating radio airplay in 2025: ‘So sorry for your ears America’

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

Since he first broke out with "Stargazing" in 2024, British singer/songwriter Myles Smith has quietly become a major presence on American radio, and now he's thanking fans in a typically British, self-deprecating way.He reposted on his Instagram Story a fan's... Read More.

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams named Met Gala 2026 co-chairs

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

Music superstar Beyoncé, actress Nicole Kidman and tennis legend Venus Williams have been named co-chairs of the 2026 Met Gala, alongside Anna Wintour, Vogue announced Wednesday.Beyoncé is returning to "fashion's biggest night out" after a decade. The Cowboy Carter singer and songwriter last attended... Read More.

Parker McCollum + Brooks & Dunn to play 2026 Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

Parker McCollum, Brooks & Dunn and Jamey Johnson will come together to honor George Strait and Miranda Lambert as they're inducted into the Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2026. The ceremony will take place Feb. 21 at ACL Live at The Moody Theater... Read More.

Gene Simmons apologizes for his comments about Ace Frehley’s death

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

KISS' Gene Simmons is apologizing for comments he made about the death of his bandmate Ace Frehley.In a recent interview with the New York Post, Simmons blamed Frehley's death on his own "bad decisions.""He refused [advice] from people that cared... Read More.

That’s ‘What’s Up’: 4 Non Blondes to release first album in over 30 years

Wednesday, December 10 by ABC News

We said, "hey, what's going on?" How about a new 4 Non Blondes album?The reunited "What's Up?" outfit will release the long-awaited sophomore follow-up to their 1992 debut, Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, in 2026. Frontwoman Linda Perry will also put out a new solo... Read More.

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Christmas queen Mariah Carey posts video showing ‘how it started’

‘Shopaholic’ series author Sophie Kinsella dies at 55

Man struck, killed by snowplow at Minneapolis–Saint Paul airport

Riley Green, Megan Moroney & Zach Top complete a who’s who of talent for ‘Nashville’s Big Bash’

Your chance to see Lainey Wilson & the Heart Wranglers at the Country Music Hall of Fame

Myles Smith apologizes for dominating radio airplay in 2025: ‘So sorry for your ears America’

Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams named Met Gala 2026 co-chairs

Parker McCollum + Brooks & Dunn to play 2026 Texas Songwriters Hall of Fame Awards

Gene Simmons apologizes for his comments about Ace Frehley’s death

That’s ‘What’s Up’: 4 Non Blondes to release first album in over 30 years

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