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LL Cool J nominated for 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

Nominees have been announced for the 2026 class of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, which celebrates composers and lyricists, and their catalog of notable, impactful songs. LL Cool J is among the nominees for performing songwriters. He's being recognized for credits on the songs... Read More.

Lainey Wilson’s spending ‘Yesterday, All Day, Every Day’ getting ready for the CMAs

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

The CMA Awards are less than a month away, and host Lainey Wilson's giving us our first preview of the night in a new promo for this year's show. In the spot, Lainey walks out on an empty stage and starts assembling the elements... Read More.

Justin Bieber vows to go live on Twitch ‘pretty much every day’

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

If you want to see what it's like to hang out with Justin Bieber for hours, check out his new Twitch channel.The "Daisies" singer went live for more than an hour on Wednesday from what looks like... Read More.

‘Misguided’: Cattlemen’s trade group raises alarm over Trump plan to import beef from Argentina

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has pushed back against President Trump's plan to increase beef imports from Argentina, calling it "misguided."The group, which describes itself as "the national trade association representing U.S. cattle producers," said in a statement that "efforts to manipulate markets... Read More.

ICYMI: Ty Dolla $ign, A$AP Rocky and Travis Scott

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

Just days after dropping his new album, Tycoon, Ty Dolla $ign has released the music video for his song featuring Chlöe, "Wit It." The video finds the stars in a corporate office, where the lines between business and pleasure are blurred. Executives... Read More.

Soft Cell’s Dave Ball dies at 66

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

Dave Ball, the multi-instrumentalist who, along with singer Marc Almond, rose to fame as the '80s synth pop group Soft Cell, has passed away.His death was confirmed on the Soft Cell website, which reported he “passed away peacefully in his sleep at... Read More.

Watch Selena Gomez’s video for new song, ‘In the Dark’

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

Selena Gomez turns on the glam in the video for her new song, "In the Dark."The song comes from the new soundtrack for season 2 of the Netflix hit Nobody Wants This. Unlike her most recent releases, Selena's husband, Benny Blanco, didn't have a hand... Read More.

Lorde won’t make you wait four years again for next album

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

Lorde isn't planning on making you wait the length of a full presidential term again for new music.The "Royals" artist tells Variety that she's "definitely feeling very active and not needing a break from being creative" following the release of her new... Read More.

‘Stranger Things’ series finale to play in movie theaters

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

Stranger Things is headed to movie theaters.Netflix has announced that it will celebrate the conclusion of its hit sci-fi show by bringing its series finale to cinemas. The last episode of the fifth and final season of Stranger Things is set to arrive in... Read More.

David Byrne, members of KISS among the nominees for 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

David Byrne, and members of KISS and The Guess Who are among the contenders for the 2026 class of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.The organization has announced the artists in the running for induction next year, with the Talking Heads frontman, KISS' Gene Simmons and... Read More.

Author: ABC News

LL Cool J nominated for 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame

Lainey Wilson’s spending ‘Yesterday, All Day, Every Day’ getting ready for the CMAs

Justin Bieber vows to go live on Twitch ‘pretty much every day’

ICYMI: Ty Dolla $ign, A$AP Rocky and Travis Scott

Soft Cell’s Dave Ball dies at 66

Watch Selena Gomez’s video for new song, ‘In the Dark’

Lorde won’t make you wait four years again for next album

‘Stranger Things’ series finale to play in movie theaters

David Byrne, members of KISS among the nominees for 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame

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