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On This Day, May 5, 1981: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released ‘Hard Promises’

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

On This Day, May 5, 1981 ...Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released their fourth studio album, Hard Promises.The album featured the future Petty classic "The Waiting" as well as "Insider," a duet with Stevie Nicks."Insider" was recorded around the same time Petty and Nicks... Read More.

Stevie Nicks performs at Met Gala, duets with Sabrina Carpenter

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

Two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Nicks was one of the special musical guests at Monday night's Met Gala in New York, where she shared the stage with pop star Sabrina Carpenter.According to Vogue, Stevie and Sabrina, one... Read More.

Sabrina Carpenter duets with Stevie Nicks at 2026 Met Gala

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

Having already performed with Madonna at Coachella, Sabrina Carpenter spent the night at the 2026 Met Gala singing with yet another legendary female Rock & Roll Hall of Famer: Stevie Nicks.As Vogue reports, Sabrina, one of the co-chairs of the... Read More.

In brief: Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao join 79th Cannes Film Festival jury and more

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

The jury for the 79th Cannes Film Festival has been revealed. The previously announced president of this year's festival will be director Park Chan-wook. He is set to be joined by a jury consisting of Demi Moore, Ruth Negga, Laura... Read More.

2 killed in Caribbean strike on alleged ‘narco-trafficking’ boat, Pentagon says

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. Southern Command said in a statement that it struck an alleged "narco-trafficking" boat in the Caribbean Sea on Monday, killing two people."Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Caribbean and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations," SOUTHCOM... Read More.

How Chance the Rapper is celebrating 10 years of ‘Coloring Book’

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

Chance the Rapper's Coloring Book is turning 10, and he's giving fans in three cities a moment to celebrate with him. He's announced limited screenings of Magnificent Coloring World, taking place at the Rooftop Cinema Club locations in Chicago, New York and LA.The screenings... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/4/26

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION76ers 98, Knicks 137Timberwolves 104, Spurs 102NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFlyers 2, Hurricanes 3Ducks 1, Golden Knights 3MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLMets 4, Rockies 2Red Sox 5, Tigers 4Phillies 1, Marlins 0Blue Jays 1, Rays 5Orioles... Read More.

Fake courtrooms, sham hearings: Immigrants targeted by scams amid Trump administration’s deportation push

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Twenty-year-old Edith from Guatemala has remained in her home with her 1-year-old baby Justin for weeks after selling her only means of transportation."Being stuck at home, locked up inside, is very, very difficult for us," she told ABC News.Edith, a U.S.... Read More.

Ashley Cooke amps up the intensity on her self-titled second album

Tuesday, May 5 by ABC News

Ashley Cooke describes her self-titled second album as "a coming-of-age record disguised as a relationship album." Arriving on Aug. 14, it will feature 15 tracks, including her current hit, "the hell you are"; "baby blues" and "excuses" from 2025's ace EP; her March release... Read More.

Met Gala 2026: Memorable looks from fashion’s biggest night

Monday, May 4 by ABC News

The stars were out for the 2026 Met Gala in New York City Monday night.This year's theme was "Costume Art," which aims to "celebrate fashion as an art form," according to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Met Costume Institute.With a dress code... Read More.

Author: ABC News

On This Day, May 5, 1981: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers released ‘Hard Promises’

Stevie Nicks performs at Met Gala, duets with Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter duets with Stevie Nicks at 2026 Met Gala

In brief: Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao join 79th Cannes Film Festival jury and more

2 killed in Caribbean strike on alleged ‘narco-trafficking’ boat, Pentagon says

How Chance the Rapper is celebrating 10 years of ‘Coloring Book’

Scoreboard roundup — 5/4/26

Fake courtrooms, sham hearings: Immigrants targeted by scams amid Trump administration’s deportation push

Ashley Cooke amps up the intensity on her self-titled second album

Met Gala 2026: Memorable looks from fashion’s biggest night

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