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MTV VMA producer reveals who he really wanted on Sunday night’s show — and no, it’s not Taylor

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

While the MTV VMA telecast on Sunday was pretty star-studded, with acts like Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey performing, the show's producer revealed which stars he tried and failed to book on the show.Speaking to Rolling Stone, producer Van Toffler said... Read More.

77-year-old man, 78-year-old woman set on fire, killed in their home; suspect at large: Sources

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City police are searching for the suspect who killed a 77-year-old man and a 78-year-old woman by stabbing them and setting them on fire in their Queens home, likely while searching for property to steal, sources said.Neighbors reported a... Read More.

50 Cent says he obtained rights to ‘Paid in Full,’ will work with Cam’ron on television series

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

50 Cent has added yet another project to his Hollywood slate. In an Instagram post on Monday, he announced he's obtained the rights to the 2002 film Paid in Full and has teamed with Cam'ron to transform it into a television series.“I now... Read More.

Runaway June unleashes a ‘New Kind of Emotion’ with second album

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

Runaway June's sophomore album, New Kind of Emotion, will finally arrive Sept. 19, more than six years after their debut.Group members Jennifer Wayne, Natalie Stovall and Stevie Woodward co-wrote 11 of the record's 13 cuts, including the title track, which is their current radio single.“It’s us searching for who we... Read More.

The Doors’ six studio albums getting Blu-ray release featuring Dolby Atmos mixes

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

The Doors are continuing the celebration of their 60th anniversary with a new Blu-ray set with audio upgrades of all their albums.The Doors – Immersed 1967-1971 drops on Oct. 24. It will feature the band’s six studio albums — 1967’s The Doors and Strange Days, 1968's Waiting for the Sun, 1969’s The... Read More.

Ed Sheeran thanks wife, kids & fans as Mathematics tour wraps

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

Ed Sheeran's Mathematics tour officially started in April 2022 in Dublin, and on Sunday it finally ended in Germany after 160 shows. Ed took to Instagram on Tuesday to reflect on the success of the tour and to thank those involved."When... Read More.

Dwayne Johnson stars as Mark Kerr in new trailer for ‘The Smashing Machine’

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

The second official trailer for The Smashing Machine has arrived.A24 released the new trailer for its upcoming film fresh off its debut at the Venice Film Festival.Dwayne Johnson stars as two-time UFC heavyweight champion Mark Kerr in the sports biopic that tells the story of the legendary mixed martial artist... Read More.

Surfside condo investigators believe deadly collapse started in the pool deck

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

(SURFSIDE, Fla.) -- More than four years after the deadly collapse of the Champlain Towers South condominium complex in Surfside, Florida, federal investigators are expected to announce their preliminary findings on Tuesday regarding the cause of the tragedy."It is more likely that the collapse... Read More.

Alicia Keys to perform alongside ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ cast

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

Alicia Keys is briefly joining the cast of Hell's Kitchen in celebration of the actors, their fans and the upcoming 20th anniversary of her Unplugged album. Encore Sessions with Alicia Keys will see her performing live for the first time on a Broadway stage. “After the show, we’re... Read More.

Jon Pardi’s only taking The Christmas Show to Florida

Tuesday, September 9 by ABC News

Jon Pardi aims to spread some holiday cheer this year, but he's planning to do it solely in the Sunshine State.The "Friday Night Heartbreaker" hitmaker will kick off the four-date The Christmas Show Dec. 12-13 with two concerts at The St. Augustine Amphitheatre. From... Read More.

Author: ABC News

MTV VMA producer reveals who he really wanted on Sunday night’s show — and no, it’s not Taylor

77-year-old man, 78-year-old woman set on fire, killed in their home; suspect at large: Sources

50 Cent says he obtained rights to ‘Paid in Full,’ will work with Cam’ron on television series

Runaway June unleashes a ‘New Kind of Emotion’ with second album

The Doors’ six studio albums getting Blu-ray release featuring Dolby Atmos mixes

Ed Sheeran thanks wife, kids & fans as Mathematics tour wraps

Dwayne Johnson stars as Mark Kerr in new trailer for ‘The Smashing Machine’

Surfside condo investigators believe deadly collapse started in the pool deck

Alicia Keys to perform alongside ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ cast

Jon Pardi’s only taking The Christmas Show to Florida

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