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James Taylor to perform at The Nearness of You Concert in New York

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

James Taylor is one of the acts set to perform at The Nearness of You Concert, an all-star benefit concert supporting cancer research at Columbia University Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center.The event honors the memory of Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Michael Brecker, who died in... Read More.

Lynyrd Skynyrd to play the 2026 Rock the Country festival

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Lynyrd Skynyrd is set to play the 2026 Rock the Country touring festival.The mostly country festival will take place over eight weekends this summer, with the Rock & Roll Hall of Famers confirmed for the Ashland, Kentucky, stop. Skynyrd will perform July 10, with... Read More.

‘Heated Rivalry’ author announces new Shane and Ilya book, ‘Unrivaled’

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(SPOILER ALERT) You won't have to leave the cottage anytime soon. Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid has announced that the seventh book in her Game Changers hockey romance series is coming this fall.The book, titled Unrivaled, will be the third... Read More.

Teyana Taylor says Golden Globe win ‘represents every season, every sacrifice’

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Teyana Taylor has fought One Battle After Another during her time in the industry, which makes her first Golden Globe win even sweeter. After taking home the award Sunday night for best supporting actress in the Paul Thomas Anderson film, she told the press... Read More.

Kelly Clarkson acknowledges that the past year has been ‘a lot’ for her family

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

In 2025, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, the father of her children River Blackstock and Remy Blackstock, passed away from cancer at age 48. Kelly says that something that seems to have helped them through that tough time is "snuggling."In a video in which... Read More.

Jackson Dean starts 2026 by popping the question

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Jackson Dean is engaged to be married, an Instagram post from his fiancée reveals. "forever with you," Shannon Miscoll posted on Jan. 3. "i can't wait to be your wife @thejacksondean !!"The post shows Shannon and Jackson in the woods... Read More.

Charlie Puth announces Whatever’s Clever! World Tour

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Charlie Puth touring the world? Sure - whatever's clever.The "Changes" star will kick off the Whatever's Clever! World Tour April 22 in San Diego. The U.S. legs wraps up June 13 in Houston, before Charlie heads overseas to the U.K. and Europe. During his... Read More.

Mary J. Blige announces first-ever Las Vegas residency

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Fresh off her 55th birthday, Mary J. Blige is giving her fans a special gift. She's announced that she's bringing her talents to Sin City with a Las Vegas residency.Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency will feature 10 dates... Read More.

Kendrick Lamar, ‘Sinners’ and ‘Bel-Air’ nominated for 57th annual NAACP Image Awards

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Less than 24 hours after securing a win at the Golden Globe Awards, Sinners has become a nominee for the 57th annual NAACP Image Awards. The film leads in motion picture categories with 18 nominations, including outstanding motion picture and outstanding ensemble cast in... Read More.

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ wins AARP Movies for Grownups Award

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

The Bruce Springsteen biopic Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere hasn't gotten much love this award season, but it did just nab one honor.The film, starting Jeremy Allen White as The Boss, picked up a trophy at the Movies for Grownups Awards Saturday. Put on... Read More.

Author: ABC News

James Taylor to perform at The Nearness of You Concert in New York

Lynyrd Skynyrd to play the 2026 Rock the Country festival

‘Heated Rivalry’ author announces new Shane and Ilya book, ‘Unrivaled’

Teyana Taylor says Golden Globe win ‘represents every season, every sacrifice’

Kelly Clarkson acknowledges that the past year has been ‘a lot’ for her family

Jackson Dean starts 2026 by popping the question

Charlie Puth announces Whatever’s Clever! World Tour

Mary J. Blige announces first-ever Las Vegas residency

Kendrick Lamar, ‘Sinners’ and ‘Bel-Air’ nominated for 57th annual NAACP Image Awards

‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ wins AARP Movies for Grownups Award

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