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As tickets go on sale, hear snippets of new original ‘Wicked: For Good’ songs

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Wicked fans can finally get a taste of the two new original songs from the movie's sequel.A new Wicked: For Good clip was released Wednesday, featuring snippets of songs sung by Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba.The songs are "The Girl in the... Read More.

Music Notes: Missy Elliott, Kehlani and more

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Missy Elliott will be taking the stage at the 2025 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. The lingerie, clothing and beauty brand announced that she will headline the event. Madison Beer, TWICE and Karol G have also been tapped as headliners. The Victoria's Secret... Read More.

Louis Tomlinson says with Liam Payne gone, he’d be ‘uncomfortable’ with a 1D reunion

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Louis Tomlinson always figured that One Direction would get around to reuniting — but following Liam Payne's tragic death in 2024, he says he doubts it'll ever happen.While speaking to Rolling Stone UK, Louis was asked whether attending the Oasis reunion... Read More.

Report: Saoirse Ronan to play Linda McCartney in Sam Mendes’ Beatles films

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Sam Mendes has reportedly found his Linda McCartney.Deadline reports that Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan has been cast to play Paul McCartney’s first wife and Wings bandmate in the director's The Beatles — A Four-Film Cinematic Event.The four films are expected to hit... Read More.

Uber driver charged after allegedly shooting teenage girl at Waffle House: Police

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

(DUNWOODY, Ga.) -- An Uber driver has been charged after he allegedly shot a teenage girl at a Georgia Waffle House after she allegedly threatened to kill him, according to the Dunwoody Police Department.Meredith Grundy, 38, was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly shot... Read More.

Missy Elliott, Beyoncé and more make ‘Rolling Stone”s top songs of the century list: See #1

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Rolling Stone is taking a look back at the last 25 years of music.On Wednesday, the outlet released its list of the 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far.The... Read More.

PartyNextDoor highlights memorable tour moments in ‘$$$ Film’

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

PartyNextDoor is sharing highlights from $ome $exy $ongs 4 U in his latest release, $$$ Film. Directed by Kid Art, the dark and moody film is nearly 10 minutes long and features album cuts "When He's Gone," "OMW" and "Somebody Loves Me." It captures... Read More.

Nashville notes: Riley Green to Rock the South + Megan Moroney’s ‘Beautiful Things’

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Riley Green, Jason Aldean and Zach Top will headline the Rock the South festival June 11-13, 2026, in Decatur, Alabama. Brantley Gilbert, Travis Tritt, Lauren Alaina and more are set to play, as well.You can check out Kacey Musgraves' new video for "Lost... Read More.

Jefferson Airplane’s Jorma Kaukonen announces 85th birthday tour

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame guitarist Jorma Kaukonen is hitting the road in celebration of his 85th birthday.The Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna guitarist has announced what is being described as a career-spanning tour. It will hit four major cities in the U.S.,... Read More.

Taylor Swift breaks Adele’s sales record with ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

See if you can get your head around this: Taylor Swift's new album, The Life of a Showgirl, has broken a sales record set by Adele's 2015 album, 25 -- but only if you count it in "equivalent album units."Billboard Read More.

Author: ABC News

As tickets go on sale, hear snippets of new original ‘Wicked: For Good’ songs

Music Notes: Missy Elliott, Kehlani and more

Louis Tomlinson says with Liam Payne gone, he’d be ‘uncomfortable’ with a 1D reunion

Report: Saoirse Ronan to play Linda McCartney in Sam Mendes’ Beatles films

Uber driver charged after allegedly shooting teenage girl at Waffle House: Police

PartyNextDoor highlights memorable tour moments in ‘$$$ Film’

Nashville notes: Riley Green to Rock the South + Megan Moroney’s ‘Beautiful Things’

Jefferson Airplane’s Jorma Kaukonen announces 85th birthday tour

Taylor Swift breaks Adele’s sales record with ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

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