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Ease into Keith Urban’s ‘Flow State’ with some yacht rock covers

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

Keith Urban's yacht rock covers album, Flow State, will arrive June 12, just in time to hit the beach. You can now sample his version of Seals & Crofts' "Summer Breeze," recorded at his Nashville studio The Sound, along with... Read More.

Justin Bieber goes top 10 on ‘Billboard’ Christian chart

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

While he's appeared on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart before with songs from his 2021 EP, Freedom, Justin Bieber's never made it to the top 10 - until now. And he has Coachella to thank for it.Justin's song "Everything Hallelujah," which he performed at... Read More.

Appeals court won’t rehear Trump’s challenge to E. Jean Carroll verdict

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal appeals court in New York on Wednesday rejected President Donald Trump's request to rehear his challenges to the writer E. Jean Carroll's successful defamation and sex assault claims.Carroll successfully argued during a nine-day trial in 2023 that... Read More.

On This Day, April 29, 2008: Tom Petty’s first band, Mudcrutch, released their debut album

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

On This Day, April 29, 2008 ...Mudcrutch, the band that helped launch Tom Petty's career, released its self-titled debut album.Formed in Gainesville, Florida, in 1970, the band included Petty and future Heartbreakers guitarist Mike Campbell, along with Tom Leadon, brother of Eagles guitarist Bernie... Read More.

Janet Jackson to appear at Grammy Hall of Fame Gala for induction of ‘Rhythm Nation 1814’

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

Janet Jackson's landmark album Rhythm Nation 1814 is being inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame this Year, and she will be on hand for the occasion.Janet will make an appearance at the Grammy Hall of Fame Gala in LA... Read More.

In brief: Darren Criss, Uzo Aduba to announce Tony Award nominations and more

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

We now know who will be announcing the Tony Award nominations. Darren Criss and Uzo Aduba are set to announce the actors who are nominated for awards at this year's 79th annual Tony Awards ceremony. The nominations will be announced... Read More.

Support from pro-Israel group AIPAC becomes a dividing line in Democratic races

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Against the backdrop of polls showing declining Democratic support for Israel -- especially among young voters -- the American Israel Public Affairs Committee's support for candidates is under intense scrutiny and is becoming a dividing line in contentious Democratic primaries from... Read More.

‘I Never Lie,’ but I do forget: Why Zach Top almost missed the ACM noms for golf

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

Zach Top is the second-most nominated male artist at the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards, news he almost missed since he was headed to the Masters golf tournament that day.Luckily, his manager called just in time. "I'm glad he caught me before we... Read More.

David Byrne releases reworked take on ‘Who Is the Sky?’ track ‘What Is the Reason For It?’

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

David Byrne has released a new version of the track "What Is the Reason For It?" from his latest solo album, Who Is the Sky?The original song featured Paramore's Hayley Williams, but the new take, retitled "¿Cuál Es La Razón?,"... Read More.

Billie Eilish confirms she’s working on new music

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

Billie Eilish is readying the release of her concert movie, Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D), but that's not all she's doing.On her Instagram Story, Billie invited questions. One person asked, "Are you working on new... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Ease into Keith Urban’s ‘Flow State’ with some yacht rock covers

Justin Bieber goes top 10 on ‘Billboard’ Christian chart

Appeals court won’t rehear Trump’s challenge to E. Jean Carroll verdict

On This Day, April 29, 2008: Tom Petty’s first band, Mudcrutch, released their debut album

Janet Jackson to appear at Grammy Hall of Fame Gala for induction of ‘Rhythm Nation 1814’

In brief: Darren Criss, Uzo Aduba to announce Tony Award nominations and more

‘I Never Lie,’ but I do forget: Why Zach Top almost missed the ACM noms for golf

David Byrne releases reworked take on ‘Who Is the Sky?’ track ‘What Is the Reason For It?’

Billie Eilish confirms she’s working on new music

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