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Music Notes: Mike-WiLL Made-It, Prince and more

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Mike WiLL Made-It teamed with Young Thug for their new video, "RUSSIAN ROULETT3," now available to watch on YouTube. "Mike is the architect. He knows what makes a good record. It's always easy working with other artists who get it,... Read More.

Paul McCartney says ‘Hey Jude’ brings a divided America together

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Paul McCartney was a guest on this week's Goalhanger podcast, The Rest is Entertainment, where he talked about the importance of his iconic Beatles tune "Hey Jude" in bringing folks together."Particularly these days, too, you do something like 'Hey Jude'... Read More.

Elton John and David Furnish make the ‘Time’ 100 Philanthropy list

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, are among the celebrities recognized on the Time 100 Philanthropy list, which the magazine says highlights the "world's most influential givers, leaders, advocates, and thinkers."The mag notes that those... Read More.

Charli XCX says she isn’t ‘gonna explain where i was coming from’ with ‘Rock Music’

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Charli XCX's new song is called "Rock Music," and while it does incorporate an electric guitar, she denies that it actually is rock music. Now, she's taken to Instagram to share her thoughts on the divisive feedback she's been getting... Read More.

Britney Spears’ rep says story of ‘erratic’ behavior was ‘completely blown out of proportion’

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

A spokesperson for Britney Spears is pushing back on a TMZ report that Britney exhibited "erratic" behavior while dining at a restaurant in Sherman Oaks, California, on Wednesday night.TMZ cited sources that claimed while sitting at a table with two... Read More.

Actor Johnny Flynn cast to play Paul Simon in new film ‘The Road Home’

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Ripley star Johnny Flynn has been cast to play Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Paul Simon in the new movie The Road Home, according to Deadline.The film, directed by Bill Condon, is centered around trumpeter Hugh Masekela, played by... Read More.

Jodie Comer to star in Damon Lindeloff’s new HBO series, ‘The Chain’

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

Jodie Comer is the first link in The Chain.The actress is set to star in the upcoming HBO series The Chain from creator Damon Lindelof. Comer will play Rachel in the limited series, which is based on the bestselling book by Adrian McKinty.Comer's casting... Read More.

Darius Rucker mixes fireworks, fun and golf in Dallas July 4

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

It's sure to be a celebration that's even bigger than "Bottle Rockets" with Scotty McCreery and Hootie & the Blowfish: Darius Rucker's booked to play Fireworks on the Fairway at Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa this Fourth of July.Given Darius' fondness for golf,... Read More.

It’s ‘Been a Good Run’ as Scotty McCreery looks back on 15 years

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

American Idol crowned a new winner this week, and it's understandable if the 2011 winner is feeling a little sentimental. But Scotty McCreery's also doing something about it, releasing a "retrospective album" titled 15 on July 17. "Fifteen years goes by like a flash,"... Read More.

Drake song ‘1AM in Albany’ leaks ahead of ‘Iceman’ release

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

A track from Drake's upcoming Iceman album has surfaced online ahead of its official release. Fans speculate that Drake is taking aim at J. Cole, LeBron James and rival Kendrick Lamar in "1AM in Albany," which was leaked late Wednesday.One... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Music Notes: Mike-WiLL Made-It, Prince and more

Paul McCartney says ‘Hey Jude’ brings a divided America together

Charli XCX says she isn’t ‘gonna explain where i was coming from’ with ‘Rock Music’

Britney Spears’ rep says story of ‘erratic’ behavior was ‘completely blown out of proportion’

Actor Johnny Flynn cast to play Paul Simon in new film ‘The Road Home’

Jodie Comer to star in Damon Lindeloff’s new HBO series, ‘The Chain’

Darius Rucker mixes fireworks, fun and golf in Dallas July 4

It’s ‘Been a Good Run’ as Scotty McCreery looks back on 15 years

Drake song ‘1AM in Albany’ leaks ahead of ‘Iceman’ release

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