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‘Stay Country or Die Tryin” is Blake Shelton’s 31st #1

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Blake Shelton's second single from For Recreational Use Only is now the 31st #1 of his career."I've been around long enough to know you never take moments like this for granted, and a number one radio single is always worth celebrating," he says. "I... Read More.

Ariana Grande ‘open’ to being in Jennifer Lawrence & Emma Stone’s Miss Piggy movie

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Ariana Grande has quite a few acting roles on her plate right now, but she's says she's "open" to one more.Speaking to Entertainment Tonight on the Golden Globes red carpet Sunday night, Ariana reacted to a rumor that she's joining... Read More.

Iranian leader, Trump trade threats as activists say protest deaths rising

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday hit back against U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of military action in Iran in support of anti-government protests there, shortly before Trump told reporters that Tehran wants "to negotiate" with the U.S.In a message... Read More.

Kid Cudi enters the gallery world with Paris exhibition, ‘Echoes of the Past’

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

From music and movies to comic books - and now art galleries - Kid Cudi is bringing his talents to the art world. He is set to debut a new exhibition, Echoes of the Past, under the moniker Scotty Ramon.Scotty Ramon is a play... Read More.

John Mayer mourns Dead & Company bandmate Bob Weir: ‘I’ll meet you in the music’

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

John Mayer has paid tribute to his Dead & Company bandmate Bob Weir following his death at age 78.Alongside a black-and-white photo of Weir, Mayer wrote on Instagram, "Okay Bob. I'll do it your way. Fkn'... Read More.

How Parmalee could see ‘Cowgirl’ cutting a path to #1

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

Thanks to their multiweek #1, "Cowgirl," Parmalee ended 2025 and started 2026 at the top of the chart.So how can you tell when a song's on the way to becoming a hit? Most performers say they can trace it by how many fans are... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 1/11/26

Monday, January 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEBills 27, Jaguars 2449ers 23, Eagles 19Chargers 3, Patriots 16NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPelicans 118, Magic 128Nets 98, Grizzlies 10376ers 115, Raptors 116Knicks 123, Trail Blazers 114Spurs 103, Timberwolves 104Heat 112, Thunder 124Bucks 104,... Read More.

Shining like they’re born to be: ‘Golden’ wins best original song at Golden Globes 2026

Sunday, January 11 by ABC News

A Golden Globe went, fittingly, to "Golden" on Sunday night.The #1 hit from KPop Demon Hunters was named best original song, beating nominees including Miley Cyrus for "We Dream As One" from Avatar: Fire and Ash. While accepting the award, EJAE, who co-wrote the... Read More.

Tributes pour in for Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir

Sunday, January 11 by ABC News

Following the announcement that Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir had passed away at age 78, a tribute to the rocker was shared on the Grateful Dead social media accounts, written by Dead archivist Dave Lemieux.The post noted that the band... Read More.

Iran protests continue with 538 people killed, activists say

Sunday, January 11 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The death toll from mass protests in Iran has risen to 538, according to data compiled by the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Sunday.The group says it has confirmed the deaths of 490 protesters and 48 members of security... Read More.

Author: ABC News

‘Stay Country or Die Tryin” is Blake Shelton’s 31st #1

Ariana Grande ‘open’ to being in Jennifer Lawrence & Emma Stone’s Miss Piggy movie

Iranian leader, Trump trade threats as activists say protest deaths rising

Kid Cudi enters the gallery world with Paris exhibition, ‘Echoes of the Past’

John Mayer mourns Dead & Company bandmate Bob Weir: ‘I’ll meet you in the music’

How Parmalee could see ‘Cowgirl’ cutting a path to #1

Scoreboard roundup — 1/11/26

Shining like they’re born to be: ‘Golden’ wins best original song at Golden Globes 2026

Tributes pour in for Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir

Iran protests continue with 538 people killed, activists say

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