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Keke Palmer to host ‘Billboard’ Women in Music 2026

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Keke Palmer will flex her hosting skills as master of ceremonies for the Billboard Women in Music event. The multihyphenate will pull double duty, also taking the stage as one of the night's performers. "Women in Music is about recognizing success and possibility," Billboard's... Read More.

Horses, butterflies & a Highland cow: Dolly Parton’s dinner empire

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

In addition to being a beloved global superstar and having her own theme park, did you know Dolly Parton runs the world's most-visited dinner attraction?Dolly Parton's Stampede is set to kick off its 39th season on Friday. Visitors enjoy a four-course meal while watching... Read More.

Al Jardine to play ‘The Beach Boys Love You’ at special LA concert

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

The Beach Boys' Al Jardine has announced a very special show in Los Angeles to coincide with the upcoming release of the new Beach Boys box set, We Gotta Groove: The Brother Studio Years.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, backed by the Pet... Read More.

Sean Baker, Michelle Yeoh’s short film to premiere at Berlin Film Festival

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Academy Award winners Sean Baker and Michelle Yeoh are set to premiere their upcoming short film at the Berlin Film Festival.Baker's latest project, called Sandiwara, stars Yeoh and returns the director to his iPhone filmmaking roots. The short film was... Read More.

Coldest air of the season, snow to hit parts of the Northeast

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Before temperatures get warmer in the East next week, brutal cold is expected this weekend -- the coldest of the season, so far, for parts of the Northeast. Some of the coldest areas will also see accumulating snow to usher in... Read More.

Luke Combs cancels Madden Bowl with baby on the way

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Looks like the arrival of Luke Combs' new little one could be soon. On Thursday, the "Days Like These" hitmaker announced he wouldn't make his pre-Super Bowl event on Friday as planned. "So sorry to miss y'all at Madden Bowl, but family always comes... Read More.

Jelly Roll’s sending his Grammy to jail

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

One of Jelly Roll's Grammys is going to jail.The "Heart of Stone" hitmaker revealed his plans for his new trophies in an Entertainment Tonight interview alongside his fellow Star Search judges."I'm obviously going to keep one at the studio because... Read More.

‘From one diva to another’: Watch Sabrina Carpenter duet with Kermit & Miss Piggy

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

If you haven't watched The Muppet Show special, which is now streaming on Disney+, Sabrina Carpenter has shared one of her performances from the show on Instagram.She posted footage of herself duetting with Kermit the Frog on the classic Dolly... Read More.

ICYMI: Janet Jackson, A$AP Rocky and more

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

Janet Jackson's Control turned 40 years old Wednesday, and she commemorated the milestone by sharing special memories from the project. Taking to social media, Janet posted a montage featuring clips from the Control era, soundtracked to the monologue on the... Read More.

On This Day, Feb. 5, 2018: Paul Simon announces his retirement from the road

Thursday, February 5 by ABC News

On This Day, Feb. 5, 2018...Paul Simon announced his retirement from touring after more than 60 years in music.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer said time away from his family and the death of his longtime guitarist Vincent Nguini played a role... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Keke Palmer to host ‘Billboard’ Women in Music 2026

Horses, butterflies & a Highland cow: Dolly Parton’s dinner empire

Al Jardine to play ‘The Beach Boys Love You’ at special LA concert

Sean Baker, Michelle Yeoh’s short film to premiere at Berlin Film Festival

Coldest air of the season, snow to hit parts of the Northeast

Luke Combs cancels Madden Bowl with baby on the way

Jelly Roll’s sending his Grammy to jail

‘From one diva to another’: Watch Sabrina Carpenter duet with Kermit & Miss Piggy

ICYMI: Janet Jackson, A$AP Rocky and more

On This Day, Feb. 5, 2018: Paul Simon announces his retirement from the road

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