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Music notes: Mariah Carey, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

Mariah Carey has turned a meme into merch. Mariah was interviewed on BBC Radio 2 in August when the topic of Katy Perry's Blue Origin space flight came up. The deejay asked Mimi, "Would you go?" She replied, "I think I've done enough." The... Read More.

Officers involved in shooting in Pennsylvania, officials say

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

(YORK COUNTY, Pa.) -- A shooting involving police officers has occurred in southern Pennsylvania, state officials said Wednesday."Please send prayers to the officers and those involved in the shooting in York County," Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis said on social media. "As we learn... Read More.

Tyrese Gibson and Deon Taylor reunite for new horror thriller, ‘Don’t Open the Door’

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

Tyrese Gibson will reunite with director Deon Taylor in the new horror thriller Don't Open the Door, Deadline reports.Production begins later this year, but details about the plot remain confidential.Don't Open the Door will mark another collaboration for Gibson and Taylor, who previously... Read More.

Bob Dylan added to Farm Aid lineup

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

Bob Dylan has been added to Saturday’s Farm Aid lineup, organizers announced Wednesday.This year's event, which marks the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, will take place at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.Dylan, who's been touring on Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival this summer, joins... Read More.

Ed Sheeran says he turned down a gig in space: ‘I ain’t doin’ it, I got kids’

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

Forget about going up into space for a few minutes and then coming back down like Katy Perry did: Ed Sheeran was once invited to perform an actual concert in space.Speaking to BBC Radio 2, Ed said, "I was offered... Read More.

Body found in towed Tesla registered to singer D4vd identified as 15-year-old girl

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) -- The body found in a towed Tesla that was registered to the singer D4vd has been identified as a 15-year-old girl, according to officials.A decomposing female body was discovered in the trunk of the Tesla on Sept. 8, two days after... Read More.

Kentucky collab: Carly Pearce sings Bill Monroe with Ricky Skaggs

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

Carly Pearce paid tribute to the "Father of Bluegrass" Tuesday as part of the Opry 100 Honors Bill Monroe show.Carly performed Bill's most famous song, "Blue Moon of Kentucky," along with another Country Music Hall of Famer from the Bluegrass State. "Growing up in Kentucky,... Read More.

Nashville notes: Suzy Bogguss’ honor + HARDY’s ‘Dog Years’

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

"Drive South" hitmaker Suzy Bogguss recently became the first woman and the first country artist ever inducted into the Illinois Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.HARDY will release the track "Dog Years" on Friday, ahead of the arrival of his COUNTRY! COUNTRY! album on... Read More.

Thompson Twins releasing new career-spanning collection

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

Thompson Twins are looking back at their career with a new release.Industry & Seduction, dropping Oct. 31, is described as “the definitive career-spanning collection” from the group, best known for such songs as “Hold Me Now,” “Lay Your Hands on Me” and “Doctor Doctor!"The set is... Read More.

Alex Warren shocked that even ‘Ordinary’ was too naughty for Kidz Bop

Wednesday, September 17 by ABC News

Alex Warren's "Ordinary" is a love song that uses a lot of religious imagery to convey the deep love between him and his wife. But for some reason, that was objectionable to Kidz Bop, the children's music group that records family-friendly covers of hit tunes.Alex posted... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Music notes: Mariah Carey, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Officers involved in shooting in Pennsylvania, officials say

Tyrese Gibson and Deon Taylor reunite for new horror thriller, ‘Don’t Open the Door’

Bob Dylan added to Farm Aid lineup

Ed Sheeran says he turned down a gig in space: ‘I ain’t doin’ it, I got kids’

Body found in towed Tesla registered to singer D4vd identified as 15-year-old girl

Kentucky collab: Carly Pearce sings Bill Monroe with Ricky Skaggs

Nashville notes: Suzy Bogguss’ honor + HARDY’s ‘Dog Years’

Thompson Twins releasing new career-spanning collection

Alex Warren shocked that even ‘Ordinary’ was too naughty for Kidz Bop

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