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On This Day, Dec. 31, 1984: Def Leppard’s Rick Allen loses arm in car crash

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 31, 1984 ...Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen lost his left arm in a car crash in Sheffield, England.After trying to pass a driver who had been taunting him on the road, Allen lost control of his vehicle and hit a... Read More.

Where should Taylor & Travis get married in 2026?

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

What was the biggest musical moment of 2025? For Ryan Seacrest, there was no contest.The host of Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest, who will preside over performances by 42 artists on Wednesday's broadcast, tells ABC Audio that one moment stood... Read More.

New Year’s 2026: Celebrations around the world

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Countries across the globe are beginning to usher in 2026.The Pacific island nation of Kiribati was the first to ring in the new year, while Alaska and Hawaii will be among the last places to say goodbye to 2025.New ZealandAt... Read More.

Wildfires, floods and extreme heat: These are the biggest weather stories of 2025

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Devastating wildfires, flooding and extreme heat events took place over the past year, several resulting in mass fatalities, with experts linking some of the worst events to human-amplified climate change.These are the biggest weather stories of the year:Los Angeles wildfiresMultiple wildfires... Read More.

Online petition calls for Nicki Minaj’s deportation to Trinidad

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Thousands of people have signed on to an online petition calling for Nicki Minaj to be deported to Trinidad. More than 70,000 have signed the Change.org petition, which was started by creator "Pedonika Minaj" and cites Nicki's recent behavior as... Read More.

Chris Robinson teases new Black Crowes music in 2026

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

The Black Crowes released their latest album, Happiness Bastards, in 2024, marking their first album of new material in 15 years. Fortunately for fans, it sounds like they won't have to wait nearly as long for the band to release some more new music.In... Read More.

Billions and billions served: The Weeknd sets new Spotify record

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

The Weeknd performed at Spotify's first-ever Billions Club concert in 2024, celebrating the fact that he had more billion-streamed songs than any other artist - 25 at the time. Now, he's broken his own record.The artist, born Abel Tesfaye,... Read More.

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died, his manager confirmed to ABC News."It is with deep sadness that I share the passing of Isiah Whitlock Jr. He passed away today peacefully in NYC after a brave battle with a short illness," his manager Brian Liebman... Read More.

Jordan Davis’ plan to have ‘the most fun onstage’ for ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

Jordan Davis will welcome 2026 by accomplishing a goal he's had practically his whole life: playing New Year's Rockin' Eve. "This is the thing that you grow up [and] you know that everybody in the country is watching this, including me last year wanting... Read More.

Highlights from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony to air New Year’s Day

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

ABC will air The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, featuring performance highlights and standout moments of November's ceremony, on New Year's Day at 8 p.m. ET. Bad Company was one of this year's inductees, and drummer Simon Kirke says one of... Read More.

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On This Day, Dec. 31, 1984: Def Leppard’s Rick Allen loses arm in car crash

Where should Taylor & Travis get married in 2026?

New Year’s 2026: Celebrations around the world

Wildfires, floods and extreme heat: These are the biggest weather stories of 2025

Online petition calls for Nicki Minaj’s deportation to Trinidad

Chris Robinson teases new Black Crowes music in 2026

Billions and billions served: The Weeknd sets new Spotify record

Actor Isiah Whitlock Jr., known for ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep’ and Spike Lee films, dies at 71

Jordan Davis’ plan to have ‘the most fun onstage’ for ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’

Highlights from Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony to air New Year’s Day

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