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Music notes: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

If you want to take your Taylor Swift fandom to the next level, one company has you covered. When Taylor appeared on the New Heights podcast, she went on and on about how obsessed she is with baking sourdough bread... Read More.

Nashville notes: Steve Earle’s Opry induction + Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s new EP

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

Steve Earle performed his hits "Guitar Town," "Hillbilly Highway" and "Copperhead Road" as Emmylou Harris officially inducted him into the Grand Ole Opry on Wednesday. You can check out the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Night After Night" now, ahead of the release of their... Read More.

U2 to be honored with 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

U2 is set to be honored with the 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize.Named after the late folk icon and presented by the Woody Guthrie Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the award recognizes “a recipient who embodies the spirit of Woody Guthrie’s social consciousness and musical legacy.”According to a press release,... Read More.

David Byrne’s ‘Who Is the Sky?’ lands in the top 10 on four ‘Billboard’ charts

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

David Byrne’s latest solo album, Who Is the Sky?, is making its mark on the charts.According to Billboard, the record has landed in the top 10 on four separate Billboard album charts, although it debuted at #172 on the all-genre Billboard 200. It is his first solo album since 2018's American Utopia.The... Read More.

Selena Gomez throws it all the way back to ‘Barney’ with new merch collection

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

There aren't a lot of thirtysomething celebrities who would release a line of merch showing themselves as a 10-year-old — but then, most celebrities haven't been in the biz as long as Selena Gomez.The star has teamed with Complex for a new Read More.

Judge blocks administration from deporting unaccompanied minors to Guatemala

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction barring the Trump administration from deporting unaccompanied minors to Guatemala, saying the government's claims that it was simply reuniting children with their parents "crumbled like a house of cards."The move came 18 days after... Read More.

Dept. of Homeland Security enhances security for Charlie Kirk’s funeral

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security has designated the upcoming funeral and memorial service for conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a Special Event Assessment Rating (SEAR) Level 1 event, a DHS official told ABC News.The funeral will have the same level of security... Read More.

Report: Justin Bieber’s getting $10 million for Coachella

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

Justin Bieber will be headlining Coachella 2026, and he'll reportedly get quite the payday for his trouble.Rolling Stone has learned that since he doesn't have an agent, Justin negotiated directly with the festival's promoter for a seven-figure headlining deal. An... Read More.

Mac Miller’s estate releases short film celebrating 10 years of third studio album, ‘GO:OD AM’

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

Mac Miller's estate is celebrating 10 years of his third studio album, GO:OD AM, with the release of a new short film.GO:OD AM (Time Flies, Try To Catch It), directed by Sam Balaban, captures the behind-the-scenes moments of... Read More.

Get in some Extra Innings with Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley & more this February

Thursday, September 18 by ABC News

If you love baseball and you love country music, you may want to head to Tempe, Arizona, in February.Luke Bryan and Dierks Bentley will headline the first night of the Extra Innings Festival on Feb. 27 at Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park. Brothers... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Nashville notes: Steve Earle’s Opry induction + Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s new EP

U2 to be honored with 2025 Woody Guthrie Prize

David Byrne’s ‘Who Is the Sky?’ lands in the top 10 on four ‘Billboard’ charts

Selena Gomez throws it all the way back to ‘Barney’ with new merch collection

Judge blocks administration from deporting unaccompanied minors to Guatemala

Dept. of Homeland Security enhances security for Charlie Kirk’s funeral

Report: Justin Bieber’s getting $10 million for Coachella

Mac Miller’s estate releases short film celebrating 10 years of third studio album, ‘GO:OD AM’

Get in some Extra Innings with Luke Bryan, Dierks Bentley & more this February

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