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No Doubt launches Las Vegas Sphere residency with ’Tragic Kingdom’-focused set

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

No Doubt launched their residency at the high-tech Las Vegas Sphere on Wednesday with a set focused on their classic 1995 album, Tragic Kingdom.According to Setlist.fm, the show included renditions of songs including "Don't Speak," "Just a Girl" and "Spiderwebs,"... Read More.

Selena Gomez raves over Netflix doc on co-star Martin Short: ‘Nothing short of a legend’

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Selena Gomez has been the subject of a documentary, and so has her Only Murders in the Building co-star Steve Martin. Now, their other co-star, Martin Short, has gotten the documentary treatment and Selena is telling her fans to watch it as soon as... Read More.

In brief: Scarlett Johansson to star in Ari Aster’s next film and more

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Scarlett Johansson will star in Ari Aster's next film. The director is set to helm an original movie titled Scapegoat from a script he penned for A24. The studio confirmed the upcoming film in a post to Instagram. This marks... Read More.

Lawsuits allege negligence by UPS, others before fiery, fatal November crash

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A slew of new civil lawsuits allege UPS and its partners failed their responsibility to make sure a plane they put in the air was safe to fly -- and that negligence led to the fiery, fatal plane crash in Louisville,... Read More.

DOJ probing $2.6 billion in oil trades related to Iran war, sources say

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Justice is investigating a series of suspiciously timed trades in the oil market just ahead of major announcements by President Donald Trump and a top Iranian official about the war in Iran, sources told ABC News.The DOJ, along with... Read More.

Mississippi tornadoes leave more than a dozen injured and trail of destruction

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least three tornadoes hit Mississippi overnight with at least 17 injuries reported, officials said.Some of the hardest-hit population centers in Mississippi are Purvis and Brookhaven, as well as a mobile home park in Bogue Chitto, authorities said. Baseball-sized hail was... Read More.

Dozens of Ukrainian drones target Moscow, mayor says, amid overnight attack on Russia

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia's Defense Ministry reported a major Ukrainian drone attack overnight into Thursday morning, with Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin reporting that dozens of Ukrainian craft were intercepted while flying toward the capital.Russia's Defense Ministry said on Telegram that its forces intercepted at least... Read More.

The ACM trophy Parker McCollum would especially like to add to his collection

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Parker McCollum already has a pair of Academy of Country Music trophies, having won new male artist in 2021 and visual media of the year for "Burn It Down" in 2023. But his sole nomination this year, for album of the year for his... Read More.

Akon’s ‘Beautiful Day’ album spotlights rising artists, shares message of positivity

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Akon's new album, Beautiful Day, bridges cultures, genres and generations with a wide range of collaborators, including R&B artist SIMIEN, dance electronic DJ/producer Ochok and others he's actively helping to spotlight. Akon told ABC Audio he's committed to supporting new artists following his own... Read More.

Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ to be celebrated with nationwide record store release parties

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Paul McCartney's new solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, will be celebrated with record store release parties across the country.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer revealed a list of record stores hosting the events May 29-31. The Read More.

Author: ABC News

No Doubt launches Las Vegas Sphere residency with ’Tragic Kingdom’-focused set

Selena Gomez raves over Netflix doc on co-star Martin Short: ‘Nothing short of a legend’

In brief: Scarlett Johansson to star in Ari Aster’s next film and more

Lawsuits allege negligence by UPS, others before fiery, fatal November crash

Mississippi tornadoes leave more than a dozen injured and trail of destruction

Dozens of Ukrainian drones target Moscow, mayor says, amid overnight attack on Russia

The ACM trophy Parker McCollum would especially like to add to his collection

Akon’s ‘Beautiful Day’ album spotlights rising artists, shares message of positivity

Paul McCartney’s ‘The Boys of Dungeon Lane’ to be celebrated with nationwide record store release parties

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