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Lainey Wilsons ready for a Trailblazer of a performance with Reba McEntire + Miranda Lambert

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

These days, it's hard to remember when reigning ACM entertainer of the year Lainey Wilson wasn't one of country music's biggest stars. But you can trace the beginning of her meteoric rise to March 2022 at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards."It was song... Read More.

Habemus papum: Heres what happens immediately after a new pope is chosen

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis has been laid to rest, the conclave has been assembled and, after due deliberation by the participating cardinals, the world at last has seen white smoke wafting from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that a new pope has... Read More.

Meghan Trainor hits the club with Mimi Webb in Mind Reader video

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

Meghan Trainor and British singer Mimi Webb have unveiled the music video for their new collab, “Mind Reader.”The visual has the two showing off their confidence on the dance floor as they sing, “I need you to read my mind/ I need your attention all the time/... Read More.

On This Day, May 8, 1970: The Beatles released their final album, Let It Be

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

On This Day, May 8, 1970 ...One month after they broke up, The Beatles released their 12th and final studio album, Let It Be.Although released after the split, Let It Be was actually recorded before their previous album Abbey Road, which was released in... Read More.

Smokey Robinson responds to lawsuit accusing him of rape and sexual assault

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

Singer Smokey Robinson has responded to a lawsuit that has accused him of sexual battery, assault and creating a hostile work environment.The four women -- all former housekeepers who are listed as Jane Does in the suit filed Tuesday -- are accusing the Motown artist... Read More.

No rehearsal? No problem: Brothers Osbornes prepping a Keith Urban tribute, sort of

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

TJ Osborne admits he's caught between "a huge honor" and "a lot of pressure" as Brothers Osborne helps pay tribute to Keith Urban with the triple crown award on Thursday night's 60th Academy of Country Music Awards."Keith, I mean, he just could not be more... Read More.

Not Like Kendrick Lamar: rapper leads BET Awards 2025 nominees with 10 nods

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

While entertaining fans in stadiums nationwide as part of his Grand National Tour, Kendrick Lamar has become the top nominee of the BET Awards 2025.The rapper has secured 10 nominations, including best male hip-hop artist and album of the year for GNX. "Not Like Us"... Read More.

1 student killed, 2 hurt in stabbing outside their high school; suspects at large

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

(SANTA ANA, Calif.) -- One student was killed and two others were wounded in a stabbing outside their Southern California high school, authorities said.The students were attacked in front of Santa Ana High School at about 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, shortly after dismissal, according to... Read More.

What Hurts the Most: How Backstreet Boys almost recorded a Rascal Flatts hit

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

Thursday night on Prime Video, Backstreet Boys and Rascal Flatts will team up to perform the country hit "What Hurts the Most" on the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards. What most people don't know is that BSB almost recorded the breakup ballad themselves."When we were recording kind of... Read More.

Barry Keoghan shares his experience meeting Ringo Starr: I couldn’t look at him

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

Barry Keoghan is set to play Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes' four films about The Beatles and the actor revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he’s met the legendary rock drummer, sharing that he was "absolutely lovely.""I met Ringo the other... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Lainey Wilsons ready for a Trailblazer of a performance with Reba McEntire + Miranda Lambert

Habemus papum: Heres what happens immediately after a new pope is chosen

Meghan Trainor hits the club with Mimi Webb in Mind Reader video

On This Day, May 8, 1970: The Beatles released their final album, Let It Be

Smokey Robinson responds to lawsuit accusing him of rape and sexual assault

No rehearsal? No problem: Brothers Osbornes prepping a Keith Urban tribute, sort of

Not Like Kendrick Lamar: rapper leads BET Awards 2025 nominees with 10 nods

1 student killed, 2 hurt in stabbing outside their high school; suspects at large

What Hurts the Most: How Backstreet Boys almost recorded a Rascal Flatts hit

Barry Keoghan shares his experience meeting Ringo Starr: I couldn’t look at him

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