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Music notes: Myles Smith, Selena Gomez and more

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Myles Smith was forced to cancel a show in the Netherlands after becoming ill. "I've never been this sick in my life," he wrote on his Instagram Story. "The last 48 hours humbled me in ways I can't even explain.... Read More.

ABC shelves Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season amid domestic violence allegations

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette has been pulled three days ahead of its premiere following allegations of domestic violence against her.In a statement shared with ABC News on Thursday, a Disney Entertainment Television spokesperson said, "In light of the newly released video... Read More.

Kirsten Dunst joins cast of ‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Chicken jockey, as they say.Kirsten Dunst has joined the cast of the currently untitled sequel to A Minecraft Movie, ABC Audio has confirmed.Dunst will play Alex, one of the primary avatars in the Minecraft video game, in the upcoming sequel. She joins a cast... Read More.

Idaho mayor dies after suffering medical emergency at town hall: ‘A shock and a tragedy’

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

(NAMPA, Idaho) -- An Idaho mayor months into his first term died after experiencing a medical emergency during a town hall, in what officials called "a shock and a tragedy."Nampa Mayor Rick Hogaboam, 47, was attending a Treasure Valley Partnership town hall on Wednesday... Read More.

Marlon Wayans, Keke Palmer tapped for romantic buddy action-comedy ‘Ride or Die’

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Marlon Wayans and Keke Palmer will star in a new romantic buddy action-comedy, Ride or Die, which has just been acquired by Lionsgate.Wayans will take on the role of robbery detective Martin Banks, while Palmer will play Tami Moore, "a consummate professional narcotics detective... Read More.

For Gabby Barrett, multi-Platinum hits seem to be ‘The Easy Part’

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Gabby Barrett previewed what's ahead for her musically and picked up some accolades for a couple monster hits at the annual Warner Records luncheon during Country Radio Seminar this week in Nashville. She performed "The Easy Part," which she co-wrote with HARDY, and debuted... Read More.

Nashville notes: Jennifer Nettles’ new musical + Lee Brice’s ‘Kingdom’ comes soon

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Lee Brice will release "When the Kingdom Comes" on April 3, ahead of the June 5 release of his album Sunriser. Jennifer Nettles will star in the new musical she wrote, Giulia: The Poison Queen of Palermo, this summer in New York City. Read More.

Teaser released for documentary on the search for Paul McCartney’s missing bass

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

A new documentary focuses on the 50-year search for Paul McCartney's long-lost Höfner bass, and the first teaser has just been released.McCartney: The Hunt for the Lost Bass, directed by Arthur Cary, is set to hit theaters in the U.K... Read More.

Kristen Stewart to play Sally Ride in limited series ‘The Challenger’

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Kristen Stewart is taking on the role of Sally Ride.The actress will make her TV debut by portraying the famous astronaut in Prime Video's upcoming limited series The Challenger, ABC Audio has confirmed.The Challenger is created by Golden Globe winner Maggie Cohn. She also... Read More.

Luke Combs spent every cent he had to put out his first single

Thursday, March 19 by ABC News

Talk about a bet that paid off: Luke Combs spent all the money he had to pay for his debut single, "Hurricane," to be mastered. That's one of the things he reveals as the guest on the latest episode of Hot Ones."Interestingly and luckily... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Music notes: Myles Smith, Selena Gomez and more

ABC shelves Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season amid domestic violence allegations

Kirsten Dunst joins cast of ‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel

Idaho mayor dies after suffering medical emergency at town hall: ‘A shock and a tragedy’

Marlon Wayans, Keke Palmer tapped for romantic buddy action-comedy ‘Ride or Die’

For Gabby Barrett, multi-Platinum hits seem to be ‘The Easy Part’

Nashville notes: Jennifer Nettles’ new musical + Lee Brice’s ‘Kingdom’ comes soon

Teaser released for documentary on the search for Paul McCartney’s missing bass

Kristen Stewart to play Sally Ride in limited series ‘The Challenger’

Luke Combs spent every cent he had to put out his first single

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