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Ringo Starr to release new country album in 2026

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

Ringo Starr is planning to release a new album this year.The Beatles drummer posted a January 2026 update video, recapping all the highlights of 2025, including the release of his country album, Look Up. He then gave fans a heads-up... Read More.

Man accused of fatally shooting neighbor through wall charged with manslaughter

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

(DANBURY, Conn.) -- A man wanted for the fatal shooting of his neighbor, who was shot through a wall in a Connecticut townhouse last week, has been charged with manslaughter following his surrender, police said Friday.Victor Quispe, 37, was shot inside his home in... Read More.

New Music Friday: Charlie Puth, Charli XCX and more

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

Two pop music "Charlies" - Puth and XCX - have new music out Friday.Charlie Puth has released "Beat Yourself Up," another track from his upcoming album, Whatever's Clever, due out March 27. Charlie says in a... Read More.

Bieber, Drake and Bruno: 2016 songs take over Spotify in response to online trend

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

Have you heard? 2026 is the new 2016. At least, that's what it feels like if you've been scrolling through social media lately, where the latest trend involves posting photos of yourself from a decade ago. It turns out people don't just want to... Read More.

Gracie Abrams raves about boyfriend Paul Mescal’s movie ‘Hamnet’: ‘Thank god for what they made’

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

If you're wondering which acclaimed, likely Oscar-nominated film to see this weekend, Gracie Abrams has a recommendation.Gracie's boyfriend, Paul Mescal, stars in Hamnet, which just won the Golden Globe for best motion picture, drama. He plays William Shakespeare in the film opposite Jessie Buckley... Read More.

James Taylor, Duran Duran to play 2026 Beachlife Festival

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

James Taylor, Duran Duran and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts are set to play the 2026 Beachlife Festival, happening May 1-3 in Redondo Beach, California.Duran Duran and Taylor, with his All-Star Band, and are set to headline the fest. Duran Duran will take the... Read More.

John Mellencamp jukebox musical to get world premiere in October

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

A new jukebox musical featuring the music of John Mellencamp is set to make its world premiere in Maine this fall.Small Town, directed by three-time Tony winner Kathleen Marshall, will stage its first performances at the Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine, from Oct. 1... Read More.

Omari Hardwick joins cast of action-thriller ‘Empire City’

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

You may know him as James "Ghost" St. Patrick in the Starz series Power, but in the upcoming action-thriller Empire City, Omari Hardwick will take on the role of Hawkins.Hawkins will serve as the antagonist to Gerard Butler's Rhett, a firefighter "who, alongside his... Read More.

Lineup announced for Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

The lineup for Steven Tyler's seventh annual Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party has just been announced, and the Aerosmith frontman has recruited some big-name stars for the event, taking place Feb. 1 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.The night, hosted by... Read More.

Bryan Adams releases ‘Anything is Possible’ from new ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’ EP

Friday, January 16 by ABC News

Bryan Adams is out with a new song.The rocker just released the new track "Anything is Possible," one of three songs he wrote for the new animated film Charlie the Wonderdog, which is in theaters now.The song's accompanying video has Adams and his band... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Ringo Starr to release new country album in 2026

Man accused of fatally shooting neighbor through wall charged with manslaughter

New Music Friday: Charlie Puth, Charli XCX and more

Bieber, Drake and Bruno: 2016 songs take over Spotify in response to online trend

Gracie Abrams raves about boyfriend Paul Mescal’s movie ‘Hamnet’: ‘Thank god for what they made’

James Taylor, Duran Duran to play 2026 Beachlife Festival

John Mellencamp jukebox musical to get world premiere in October

Omari Hardwick joins cast of action-thriller ‘Empire City’

Lineup announced for Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy Awards Viewing Party

Bryan Adams releases ‘Anything is Possible’ from new ‘Charlie the Wonderdog’ EP

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