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Music notes: Lola Young, Kelly Clarkson and more

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

Elton John recently told Lola Young that he'd "bet my house" on the fact that the track "d£aler" on her upcoming album will be a #1 hit. You'll get to judge for yourself very soon: She's releasing it on... Read More.

Report: Demi Lovato to release electronic/pop album later this year

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

Demi Lovato has been teasing a new pop/dance direction for her new album — and according to Rolling Stone, that's exactly what we'll be getting from her.A source tells the publication, "Over the past few years, Demi has found... Read More.

Marine researchers concerned over uptick in whale deaths in San Francisco Bay Area

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) -- Nearly two dozen whales have died in the San Francisco Bay Area in recent months, according to animal rescue groups.A total of 19 gray whales, two unidentified baleen whales and one minke whale have died in the Bay Area region... Read More.

25 countries sign statement calling for end of war in Gaza

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Twenty-five countries have released a joint statement calling for the immediate end of the war in Gaza and accusing Israel of not allowing sufficient aid in, demanding it must do so to comply with international humanitarian law."We, the signatories listed below, come together... Read More.

Jacksonville sheriff investigating viral video of man punched, beaten during traffic stop

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- An investigation has been opened after a cellphone video that appears to show sheriff’s deputies punching and beating a Black man during a traffic stop went viral on social media, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office."We are aware of a video... Read More.

As Midwest flooding eases, dangerous temperatures set in

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As parts of the Midwest continued to experience catastrophic flooding overnight and into Monday, dangerous heat and humidity are expected to set in this week.Overnight, a flash flood emergency was declared in central Illinois for catastrophic flooding as rain fell at rates... Read More.

Dionne Warwick’s early career explored in new box set

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

A new box set chronicling the early days of Dionne Warwick’s musical career will be released in August.Make It Easy on Yourself: The Scepter Recordings, 1962-1971 is a 12-CD collection that will drop Aug. 1. It features 280 tracks, including 60 rare bonus tracks, 16 of which... Read More.

‘Sense and Sensibility’ film adds more to cast

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

More actors have been cast in the upcoming Sense and Sensibility film.Focus Features has announced more of the cast set to star alongside Daisy Edgar-Jones in its upcoming film adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel Sense and Sensibility.The new cast includes Caitríona Balfe as... Read More.

Nashville notes: ERNEST’s Ryman return + Jake Owen’s ‘Dreams’

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

Hit singer/songwriter ERNEST returns to headline Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on Nov. 4. Presales start Tuesday, before tickets go on sale to the public on Friday.Jake Owen's video for his new track, "Dreams to Dream," is out now.You can check... Read More.

Brandy and Monica expand Boy Is Mine tour

Monday, July 21 by ABC News

Brandy and Monica have added three more dates to their Boy Is Mine tour, and they all happen to be in Florida. The trek will now make stops in Tampa, Miami and Jacksonville, allowing fans there to join the generational celebration of R&B.Brandy and... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Music notes: Lola Young, Kelly Clarkson and more

Report: Demi Lovato to release electronic/pop album later this year

Marine researchers concerned over uptick in whale deaths in San Francisco Bay Area

25 countries sign statement calling for end of war in Gaza

Jacksonville sheriff investigating viral video of man punched, beaten during traffic stop

As Midwest flooding eases, dangerous temperatures set in

Dionne Warwick’s early career explored in new box set

‘Sense and Sensibility’ film adds more to cast

Nashville notes: ERNEST’s Ryman return + Jake Owen’s ‘Dreams’

Brandy and Monica expand Boy Is Mine tour

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