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On This Day, Aug. 28, 1993: Billy Joel hit #1 with ‘River of Dreams’

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Billy Joel hit #1 on the Billboard 200 Album chart with River of Dreams, his 12th studio album and his final pop/rock record.The album, with a cover painted by Joel’s then-wife Christie Brinkley, was Billy’s fourth #1 and spent three weeks on top of the chart.The album's title track... Read More.

Neil Young debuts new political song ‘Big Crime,’ posts lyrics online

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Neil Young performs at Glastonbury festival, June 2025 (Jim Dyson/Redferns)Neil Young has been openly critical of President Donald Trump this year, and that criticism continued on Wednesday night, when Young and his band the Chrome Hearts performed in Chicago.Young performed a brand-new song called... Read More.

Selena Gomez reacts to ‘bestie’ Taylor Swift’s engagement

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift at the 2024 Golden Globe Awards (Todd Williamson/CBS via Getty Images)Because Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged two weeks ago, it's quite possible that Selena Gomez has been sitting on the news all this time. But she's now... Read More.

This will definitely be ‘Popular’: Ariana Grande announces her first tour in six years

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Ariana Grande (Katia Temkin)Arianators everywhere are saying 'thank u' to their queen: After a not-so-subtle tease on Instagram, Ariana Grande announced on Thursday her first tour in six years.The Eternal Sunshine Tour will visit North America and the U.K. in the summer of 2026, and will... Read More.

In brief: Netflix shares ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ first look and more

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Pedro Pascal is being eyed for the lead role in Todd Haynes' upcoming film De Noche, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The movie initially made headlines in summer 2024 when Joaquin Phoenix dropped out of the lead role five days before filming was set to begin. Top Gun: Maverick actor Danny Ramirez is... Read More.

Eras Tour dancer Jan Ravnik joins ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 34

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Photo of pro dancer Jan Ravnik. (ABC News)A new pro dancer is ready to "shake it off" and compete on season 34 of Dancing with the Stars.Jan Ravnik was announced Thursday on Good Morning America as the newest pro dancer to take his talents to the Dancing with the Stars ballroom.Ravnik most... Read More.

Girl shot in head at Minneapolis school asked bystander, ‘Please just hold my hand’

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Police work the scene following a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School on August 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)(MINNEAPOLIS) -- When Pat Scallen heard gunshots around the corner from his Minneapolis home, "I didn't know exactly what it was at first,... Read More.

Minneapolis shooting suspect attended Annunciation Catholic School, motive under investigation

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Dozens of first responders crowd the street in front of Annunciation Catholic Church that was the scene of a shooting that killed two children and wounded seventeen other people on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minn. (Renee Jones Schneider/The Minnesota Star Tribune via... Read More.

Michael Jai White says love story in ‘Trouble Man’ was inspired by his own

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

Art imitates life in Michael Jai White’s movie Trouble Man. The story follows his character, private investigator Jaxen, as he goes on a quest to find missing R&B star Jahari. Michael says his character's romantic encounter with ex-girlfriend Gina, played by his wife of nearly 10 years, Gillian... Read More.

Josh Ross owes his love of country music to a friend of his dad’s

Thursday, August 28 by ABC News

In July, Ontario native Josh Ross landed his first #1 on the U.S. charts with "Single Again." Now, he's busy prepping his debut album, Later Tonight, which lands on Sept. 19.Expect to hear classic and contemporary country influences on the album, thanks to a... Read More.

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Author: ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 28, 1993: Billy Joel hit #1 with ‘River of Dreams’

Neil Young debuts new political song ‘Big Crime,’ posts lyrics online

Selena Gomez reacts to ‘bestie’ Taylor Swift’s engagement

This will definitely be ‘Popular’: Ariana Grande announces her first tour in six years

In brief: Netflix shares ‘Monster: The Ed Gein Story’ first look and more

Eras Tour dancer Jan Ravnik joins ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 34

Girl shot in head at Minneapolis school asked bystander, ‘Please just hold my hand’

Minneapolis shooting suspect attended Annunciation Catholic School, motive under investigation

Michael Jai White says love story in ‘Trouble Man’ was inspired by his own

Josh Ross owes his love of country music to a friend of his dad’s

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