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The second coming of Madonna’s ‘Confessions’ is imminent

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

In 2024, Madonna told fans she was back in the studio with Stuart Price, who produced her 2005 album, Confessions on a Dance Floor. In September of last year, she confirmed that she was working on a sequel to that album, writing on Instagram,... Read More.

Watch Ariana Grande take a lie detector test in teaser for ‘Focker In-Law’

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

We've got our first look at Ariana Grande in Focker In-Law, the latest installment in the Meet the Parents movie franchise.In a teaser that dropped Tuesday ahead of the trailer, we see Robert De Niro as Jack Byrnes administering a lie detector test,... Read More.

Music notes: Teddy Swims, Dua Lipa and more

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Teddy Swims has declared that his April 10 Coachella performance - which featured guest appearances from Vanessa Carlton, Joe Jonas and former Van Halen vocalist David Lee Roth - was "the best day of my life." He wrote on Instagram... Read More.

Rihanna to be honored at 2026 Edison Awards

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Rihanna's hard work will be recognized at the 2026 Edison Awards. The awards ceremony, dubbed the Oscars of Innovation, celebrates "realized innovation, excellence in product design, breakthrough services, and the visionary thinkers reimagining the future," according to its website."We are... Read More.

ERNEST, HARDY, Zach Top and more raise thousands to feed the hungry in Middle Tennessee

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Zach Top, HARDY, Vince Gill and Tracy Lawrence all turned out Monday to help ERNEST raise more than $207,000 at his third annual ERNvitational Golf Tournament. Proceeds from the event at Old Hickory Country Club in Nashville benefit Second Harvest Food Bank."I'm proud to... Read More.

Nashville notes: Megan Moroney’s ‘Medicine’ + Jamey Johnson’s a Truebadour

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Megan Moroney's "Medicine" is the latest track from her Cloud 9 album that's been released as a radio single. Jamey Johnson will launch his Traveling Truebadour Tour May 8 in Hiawassee, Georgia, with plans to wrap Oct. 11 at Turning... Read More.

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs announce new album, ‘Mission of Mercy’

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell has new music to share.The rocker and his band The Dirty Knobs - guitarist/keyboardist Chris Holt, bassist Lance Morrison and drummer Steve Ferrone - have announced that their fourth studio album, Mission of Mercy, will be... Read More.

Adria Arjona cast in ‘Superman’ sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’: Report

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

It seems that Adria Arjona has scored a role in the upcoming Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Arjona was chosen for the mystery part after several rounds of screen tests. The outlet had previously reported that... Read More.

Jennifer Hudson to return to ‘American Idol’ as guest judge and mentor

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Jennifer Hudson is set to return to the show that introduced her to the world. She will appear on American Idol's Disney Night episode, serving as guest judge and mentor for the nine finalists who will take the stage to perform iconic Disney songs.Her... Read More.

‘God of chaos’ asteroid to pass close to Earth in 2029

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A rare asteroid will soon be visible to the naked eye in a rare celestial event, according to astronomers.Asteroid 99942 Apophis - named after the Egyptian deity of chaos, darkness and fire - is expected to safely pass close to Earth... Read More.

Author: ABC News

The second coming of Madonna’s ‘Confessions’ is imminent

Watch Ariana Grande take a lie detector test in teaser for ‘Focker In-Law’

Music notes: Teddy Swims, Dua Lipa and more

Rihanna to be honored at 2026 Edison Awards

ERNEST, HARDY, Zach Top and more raise thousands to feed the hungry in Middle Tennessee

Nashville notes: Megan Moroney’s ‘Medicine’ + Jamey Johnson’s a Truebadour

Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs announce new album, ‘Mission of Mercy’

Adria Arjona cast in ‘Superman’ sequel ‘Man of Tomorrow’: Report

Jennifer Hudson to return to ‘American Idol’ as guest judge and mentor

‘God of chaos’ asteroid to pass close to Earth in 2029

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