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DOJ set to seek hate crime charges in killing of Israeli Embassy staffers: Sources

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department is set to seek hate crime charges and the death penalty against the alleged gunman who fatally shot two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C., two sources familiar with the matter confirmed to ABC News Wednesday.Prosecutors are poised to request... Read More.

George Clooney plays a famous movie star in ‘Jay Kelly’ teaser trailer

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

George Clooney stars in the official teaser trailer for Jay Kelly.Netflix released the trailer for the upcoming dramatic comedy film on Tuesday. Noah Baumbach directed the film, which he co-wrote with Emily Mortimer.The film follows a famous movie actor (Clooney) and his devoted manager as they go on an unexpectedly profound... Read More.

Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen to voice new ‘Harry Potter’ audiobooks

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

The voice cast for brand-new Harry Potter audiobooks has been revealed.Pottermore Publishing and Audible announced the new voice cast for the upcoming, brand-new productions of J.K. Rowling's novels, which are being billed as Harry Potter: The Full-Cast Audio Editions.Hugh Laurie has been cast as Albus Dumbledore while Matthew Macfadyen will be... Read More.

Taylor Kitsch says he’s not returning as Tim Riggins in ‘Friday Night Lights’ reboot

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

Taylor Kitsch says he won't be part of the highly anticipated Friday Night Lights reboot -- he has his sights set on something else.At the red carpet premiere for The Terminal List: Dark Wolf on Monday night, Kitsch opened up to The Wrap about whether he would be involved in... Read More.

When we all fall asleep … we listen to ‘Lullaby Renditions of Billie Eilish’

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

Babies will be Happier Than Ever when they are sent off to dreamland with Lullaby Renditions of Billie Eilish.That's the latest project from Rockabye Baby, the label that creates infant-friendly versions of hits by popular music stars. Due out Aug. 15, it rearranges 13... Read More.

Ed Sheeran gives surprise pub performance during Irish music festival

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

Ed Sheeran recently said on a podcast that despite being born in England, he thinks of himself as Irish because his dad's family is Irish and he spent summers in Ireland as a kid. So it's perhaps no surprise that... Read More.

Justin Bieber’s new video for ‘Yukon’ shows his picture-perfect family

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

If Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber, are having trouble in their marriage, you sure can't see it in the new video he just released for his song "Yukon."In the black-and-white visual, Justin, Hailey and their son, Jack Blues Bieber, who'll... Read More.

Music notes: Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5 and more

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

Jonas Brothers kick off their tour Aug. 10, and they're currently being whipped into shape by two little girls. Kevin Jonas posted an Instagram video in which he says, "Tour rehearsals are really going great. Everything's coming together." He adds, "Stage managers... Read More.

British musician Terry Reid, who turned down offers to front Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, dies at 75

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

British musician Terry Reid, most famously known for turning down offers to front Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, has died at the age of 75.His death was confirmed by Cleopatra Records, which said in a statement that the team was "deeply saddened by... Read More.

John Fogerty to be honored with the BMI Troubadour Award

Tuesday, August 5 by ABC News

John Fogerty is getting honored for his songwriting. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who’s responsible for writing such classic tunes as "Proud Mary," "Fortunate Son," "Who’ll Stop the Rain" and more, is set to receive BMI’s Troubadour Award in September.According to the... Read More.

Author: ABC News

DOJ set to seek hate crime charges in killing of Israeli Embassy staffers: Sources

George Clooney plays a famous movie star in ‘Jay Kelly’ teaser trailer

Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen to voice new ‘Harry Potter’ audiobooks

Taylor Kitsch says he’s not returning as Tim Riggins in ‘Friday Night Lights’ reboot

When we all fall asleep … we listen to ‘Lullaby Renditions of Billie Eilish’

Ed Sheeran gives surprise pub performance during Irish music festival

Justin Bieber’s new video for ‘Yukon’ shows his picture-perfect family

Music notes: Jonas Brothers, Maroon 5 and more

British musician Terry Reid, who turned down offers to front Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple, dies at 75

John Fogerty to be honored with the BMI Troubadour Award

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