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Soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ coming in February

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Baz Luhrmann's upcoming Elvis Presley documentary, EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, is set to open in theaters in February, and it will be accompanied by a new soundtrack.EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack will feature 27 recordings heard in the... Read More.

David Byrne covers Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘drivers license’

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

David Byrne has recorded a cover of Olivia Rodrigo's #1 hit "drivers license."The release is in conjunction with Rodrigo's celebration of the fifth anniversary of the song's release, with the Talking Heads frontman switching the lyrics from "blonde girl" to "blond boy." According to... Read More.

Elton John launches non-alcoholic sparkling wine, Elton John Zero

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

Elton John is getting into the non-alcoholic booze biz.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and his husband, David Furnish, have launched Elton John Zero, described on social media as a "meticulously crafted 0% alcohol and 100% delightful Blanc de... Read More.

Agriculture secretary says new dietary guidelines are ‘a whole flipping of the narrative’

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said she wants to "get Americans away from the highly processed packaged foods," saying those foods are driving the obesity epidemic in America, following the release on Wednesday of new federal dietary guidelines."This is a... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 8, 2016: David Bowie released his final album, ‘Blackstar’

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 8, 2016 ...David Bowie released his 25th album, Blackstar, to coincide with his 69th birthday.The record, produced by longtime producer Tony Visconti, wound up being Bowie's final release, as it came out just two days before his death from liver... Read More.

Jimi Hendrix improvisational recordings part of new Third Man Records Vault release

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

The legendary Jimi Hendrix is the latest artist to be featured as part of Third Man Records' archival audio series, The Vault.The label, founded by The White Stripes' Jack White, is set to release Jimi Hendrix's Valley of Jams 1969-1970, featuring previously released improvisational... Read More.

Golden Globes reveals lineup of presenters

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

The Golden Globes has revealed its lineup of presenters ahead of Sunday's 83rd annual awards ceremony.Presenters include George Clooney, Ayo Edebiri, Charli XCX, Jason Bateman, Jennifer Garner, Joe Keery, Julia Roberts, Macaulay Culkin, Melissa McCarthy, Miley Cyrus, Pamela Anderson, Queen Latifah and Snoop Dogg.Also... Read More.

‘The Pitt’ renewed for season 3 on HBO Max

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

The Pitt is coming back for season 3.HBO Max renewed the popular, Emmy-winning procedural medical drama series for a third season ahead of season 2's debut.Casey Bloys, the chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max Content, officially announced the... Read More.

Uvalde officer trial: Judge tosses testimony of key prosecution witness

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

(CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas) -- A judge sided with defense lawyers on Thursday and is instructing jurors to completely disregard the testimony of a former teacher who is a key prosecution witness in the trial of former Uvalde, Texas, school police officer Adrian... Read More.

Amid search for answers in Minneapolis ICE shooting, Trump says woman killed tried to ‘run over’ agent

Thursday, January 8 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- President Donald Trump said the 37-year-old woman who was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Minneapolis on Wednesday was at fault because she tried to "run over" the officer, according to an interview with Read More.

Author: ABC News

Soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann’s ‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’ coming in February

David Byrne covers Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘drivers license’

Elton John launches non-alcoholic sparkling wine, Elton John Zero

Agriculture secretary says new dietary guidelines are ‘a whole flipping of the narrative’

On This Day, Jan. 8, 2016: David Bowie released his final album, ‘Blackstar’

Jimi Hendrix improvisational recordings part of new Third Man Records Vault release

Golden Globes reveals lineup of presenters

‘The Pitt’ renewed for season 3 on HBO Max

Uvalde officer trial: Judge tosses testimony of key prosecution witness

Amid search for answers in Minneapolis ICE shooting, Trump says woman killed tried to ‘run over’ agent

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