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Report: The Weeknd wants $1 billion for a stake in his catalog

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

The Weeknd, who has more songs that have reached 1 billion streams on Spotify than any other artist, is reportedly hoping someone is willing to give him a billion dollars for a share of those songs.Bloomberg reports that the singer is in talks... Read More.

University of Georgia pauses pledging for Sigma Chi fraternity amid investigation into alleged hazing

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

(ATHENS, Ga.) -- The University of Georgia has paused pledging for one of its fraternities amid an investigation into alleged hazing off-campus.The university said it is conducting a review of the Sigma Chi fraternity "following a third-party complaint." The Athens-Clarke County Police Department said... Read More.

Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ named greatest song of all time in new UK poll

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Folks in the U.K. sure do love their Queen, specifically "Bohemian Rhapsody."The U.K. radio network Gold Radio recently polled its listeners to uncover the greatest song of all time, with Queen’s 1975 classic landing at #1.“Wow. Yet again, you lovely people have remembered Bo Rhap with maximum... Read More.

You’re my lover: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

The speculation can stop now: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged.Taylor announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday with the caption, "Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married." She posted a photo of herself and Travis... Read More.

Paul Mescal stars as William Shakespeare in ‘Hamnet’ trailer

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Paul Mescal is William Shakespeare in the official teaser trailer for Hamnet.Focus Features released the first trailer for the upcoming drama film on Tuesday.Based on the 2020 novel by Maggie O'Farrell, the story follows the fictional account of Shakespeare and his wife, Agnes Shakespeare, after the death of their 11-year-old son, Hamnet... Read More.

What’s next for Lyle and Erik Menendez after they were both denied parole?

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Lyle and Erik Menendez have been behind bars for 35 years, and when both brothers were denied parole last week, their case reached another barricade.But the brothers still have three potential paths to freedom:ParoleThe brothers were initially sentenced to life without... Read More.

Vivica A. Fox to star in ‘True to the Game’ TV adaptation

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Vivica A. Fox is returning to a role she played in three movies — this time for the small screen.Variety reports that Fox, who played Shoog in three True to the Game films, which were based on the Terri Woods book trilogy, will reprise the role in a new TV... Read More.

Old Dominion’s throwing a ‘Barbara’-inspired party at Odie’s

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Old Dominion's getting ready for one of the busiest nights ever at their Midtown Nashville bar, Odie's, as the band treats fans to an unexpected concert."Surprise! We couldn’t let Barbara week go by without throwing a party," they announced on their socials. "Pop-up... Read More.

The baby watch is on for Scotty & Gabi McCreery

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Scotty McCreery has hit the road for the final time as a father of one — at least with his wife and firstborn in tow."Last bus weekend as a family of 3!" he shared on his socials, along with a carousel of pictures... Read More.

Lil Nas X’s father says rapper is ‘very remorseful’ after arrest

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Lil Nas X's dad says the "Old Town Road" rapper is doing fine and feels bad about the incident that led to him being charged with four felony counts.Speaking to multiple reporters in a video captured by TMZ, Robert Stafford said... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Report: The Weeknd wants $1 billion for a stake in his catalog

University of Georgia pauses pledging for Sigma Chi fraternity amid investigation into alleged hazing

Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ named greatest song of all time in new UK poll

You’re my lover: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged

Paul Mescal stars as William Shakespeare in ‘Hamnet’ trailer

What’s next for Lyle and Erik Menendez after they were both denied parole?

Vivica A. Fox to star in ‘True to the Game’ TV adaptation

Old Dominion’s throwing a ‘Barbara’-inspired party at Odie’s

The baby watch is on for Scotty & Gabi McCreery

Lil Nas X’s father says rapper is ‘very remorseful’ after arrest

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