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NBA YoungBoy’s second show in Atlanta canceled

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

Following NBA YoungBoy's performance at Atlanta's State Farm Arena Wednesday, the venue has canceled his Saturday show. The announcement was made two days before the show without providing a reason for the cancellation.The news follows reports that... Read More.

Eric Church cues up a 19-song live soundtrack to accompany IMAX film

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

Not only is Eric Church's Evangeline vs. The Machine Comes Alive hitting theaters on Feb. 13, 2026, he's putting out a 19-track soundtrack album for the IMAX concert film, as well. "This live album is special," he says. "It has been a while since the... Read More.

Gracie Abrams tells Cyndi Lauper about touring: ‘Constantly shocking’ but ‘fun’

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

As part of Rolling Stone's Musicians on Musicians series, Gracie Abrams sat down for a chat with newly minted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Cyndi Lauper, whose music she grew up with, courtesy of her mom.During their talk... Read More.

‘Euphoria’ finalizes season 3 cast, adds Danielle Deadwyler, Trisha Paytas

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

Even more stars have joined the third season of Euphoria.HBO has released the full cast of the upcoming third season of the hit drama series, which returns with eight new episodes in spring 2026.Among the new talent joining the cast... Read More.

IDF investigates report of Israeli troops setting Gaza sewage treatment plant ablaze

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The Israel Defense Forces are investigating reports Israeli troops who were occupying a key sewage treatment plant in Gaza set it ablaze amid a drawdown of their forces from much of the enclave's territory last week as a part of the first phase... Read More.

Lainey Wilson puts ‘Peace, Love & Cowboys’ under the Christmas tree

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson wants Peace, Love & Cowboys for Christmas. That's the title of the superstar's new holiday EP, which features a new "holiday edition" of the title track, which originally appeared on her Whirlwind album.The collection also includes her recently released posthumous duet with... Read More.

Death Valley Days: George Strait books 2026 concert at Clemson

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

George Strait will return to the stage in 2026, playing a May 2 show at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.Strait headlined the most recent concert at the venue, known as Death Valley, in 1999.“Going back to Death Valley for the first time in... Read More.

Musicians pay tribute to KISS guitarist Ace Frehley

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

Following the announcement of KISS founding guitarist Ace Frehley’s death Thursday, several rockers have taken to social media to pay tribute to the legendary musician.Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready shared a photo of Ace backstage at a 2005 Pearl Jam concert, writing,... Read More.

On This Day, Oct. 17, 1980: Bruce Springsteen released his fifth album, ‘The River’

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

On This Day, Oct. 17, 1980 ...Bruce Springsteen released his fifth studio album, The River – his only double album to date.The project was originally intended as a single album called The Ties That Bind, but Springsteen canceled its release at the last minute and wrote more songs.... Read More.

Ben Gibbard & Dua Lipa follow each other into the dark with live collaboration in Seattle

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

We're guessing attendees of Dua Lipa's concert at Seattle's Climate Pledge Arena Thursday felt like they were levitating from such great heights when Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service frontman Ben Gibbard made a surprise... Read More.

Author: ABC News

NBA YoungBoy’s second show in Atlanta canceled

Eric Church cues up a 19-song live soundtrack to accompany IMAX film

Gracie Abrams tells Cyndi Lauper about touring: ‘Constantly shocking’ but ‘fun’

‘Euphoria’ finalizes season 3 cast, adds Danielle Deadwyler, Trisha Paytas

IDF investigates report of Israeli troops setting Gaza sewage treatment plant ablaze

Lainey Wilson puts ‘Peace, Love & Cowboys’ under the Christmas tree

Death Valley Days: George Strait books 2026 concert at Clemson

Musicians pay tribute to KISS guitarist Ace Frehley

On This Day, Oct. 17, 1980: Bruce Springsteen released his fifth album, ‘The River’

Ben Gibbard & Dua Lipa follow each other into the dark with live collaboration in Seattle

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