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Tyler, The Creator says his main goal with ‘Don’t Tap the Glass’ was to ‘be silly again’

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

After the heavy topics discussed on Tyler, The Creator's Chromakopia album, he set out to create Don't Tap the Glass with the goal of being "silly again."“Chromakopia was so… I’m not saying it’s the most mature, deep s***,” he said in Read More.

Gracie Abrams covers all 10 minutes of ‘All Too Well’ at LA show

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Covering a song you like in concert isn't unusual, but when that song is 10 minutes long, you've set quite a challenge for yourself. Gracie Abrams managed to pull it off, though.Performing her second show at LA's KIA Forum, Gracie busted... Read More.

Lauren Alaina remembers her dad with ‘Little Things’

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Lauren Alaina's addressing the death of her dad in her new song, "Little Things."J.J. Suddeth passed away suddenly in July 2024.“The loss of my father was unexpected and life shattering," she reflects. "When you have a loss of this magnitude, the little things... Read More.

New York Mets’ Citi Field to celebrate 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ Shea Stadium concert

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

The Beatles' 1965 concert at New York’s Shea Stadium will be celebrated by the New York Mets at Citi Field.According to the Associated Press, the team will mark the 60th anniversary of the historic concert with a special night at the stadium on Aug. 15 which will include a performance... Read More.

Tracee Ellis Ross’ travel series renewed for second season

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Tracee Ellis Ross will continue to bring fans along her solo travels. Her Roku Originals series, Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross, has been greenlit for a second season, which promises "even more meaningful moments and scenic escapes as Ross sets off to new... Read More.

Over 50 million on alert for dangerous heat in the Southwest

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Record-breaking heat continues for parts of the desert Southwest into the weekend, with sweltering temperatures beginning to expand east into the Heartland.Extreme heat warnings remain in effect for parts of the desert Southwest -- including Palm Springs, California; Phoenix; and Tucson,... Read More.

Cher’s 2003 live album is finally coming to streaming and vinyl

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

Cher's 2003 live album documenting her record-breaking Living Proof: The Farewell Tour is finally coming to digital service providers and vinyl.The Farewell Tour, previously only available on CD, will be released as a two-LP hot pink and purple vinyl set and on streaming platforms on... Read More.

On This Day, Aug. 8, 1987: U2 scores their second #1 with ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 8, 1987 ...U2 found themselves atop the Billboard Hot 100 for the second time with "I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For," the second single off their first #1 album, The Joshua Tree. The track spent two weeks in the #1 position.The Irish... Read More.

UN says Israel’s planned Gaza City military offensive ‘must be immediately halted’

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- On the heels of Israel's security cabinet approving plans to occupy Gaza City, the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, said “this further escalation will result in more killing, more unbearable suffering, senseless destruction,” according to a statement released... Read More.

Thousands under evacuation orders after Canyon Fire explodes in California

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors Chair Kathryn Barger has announced a local emergency proclamation in response to the rapidly spreading Canyon Fire impacting northern Los Angeles County communities as thousands have been placed under evacuation orders, officials said.The proclamation enables... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Tyler, The Creator says his main goal with ‘Don’t Tap the Glass’ was to ‘be silly again’

Gracie Abrams covers all 10 minutes of ‘All Too Well’ at LA show

Lauren Alaina remembers her dad with ‘Little Things’

New York Mets’ Citi Field to celebrate 60th anniversary of The Beatles’ Shea Stadium concert

Tracee Ellis Ross’ travel series renewed for second season

Over 50 million on alert for dangerous heat in the Southwest

Cher’s 2003 live album is finally coming to streaming and vinyl

On This Day, Aug. 8, 1987: U2 scores their second #1 with ‘I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For’

UN says Israel’s planned Gaza City military offensive ‘must be immediately halted’

Thousands under evacuation orders after Canyon Fire explodes in California

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