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Jessica Simpson will perform 1-night-only show in Las Vegas in November

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

Since the release of her first original music in 15 years — the Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1 EP — Jessica Simpson has not announced a tour. However, she's just scheduled a one-night-only show in Las Vegas.The concert, Jessica Simpson: Live in Las Vegas, will take... Read More.

New trailer for ‘Wednesday’ season 2 part 2 reveals new spirit guide

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

Much of the first part of the new season of Wednesday revolves around our pigtailed protagonist trying to figure out why her psychic powers are glitching, and there's a lot of talk about how she needs a new "spirit guide" to help her solve... Read More.

New John Lennon & Yoko Ono box set celebrates their political activism and life in New York

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

A new box set celebrating John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s political activism and early life in New York City is on the way.Power to the People (Super Deluxe Edition), produced by the couple’s son Sean Ono Lennon, will be released Oct. 10, on what would have been John's 85th... Read More.

On This Day, Aug. 14, 1971: The Who releases ‘Who’s Next’

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 14, 1971…English rockers The Who released their iconic album Who’s Next, featuring such future Who classics as “Baba O’Riley,” “Won’t Get Fooled Again” and “Behind Blue Eyes.”The album was originally conceived as another rock opera, Lifehouse, following their 1969 hit Tommy. Pete Townshend eventually scrapped the whole... Read More.

LL COOL J to host 2025 MTV VMAs

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

LL COOL J will return to the VMAs stage, as he's been tapped to host the 2025 awards show. He'll take on the role alone, after previously hosting the 2022 event alongside Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow.The 2025 MTV VMAs will take place Sept. 7... Read More.

Ukraine, left out in Trump-Putin summit, fears setbacks on key peace issues

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

()LONDON) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that the Friday meeting between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin "will not achieve anything" if peace talks exclude Ukraine.Decisions taken without Kyiv's input will be "stillborn decisions," Zelenskyy continued. "They are unworkable decisions. And... Read More.

In brief: Dan Levy’s upcoming Netflix series gets title and more

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

Antony Starr is saying goodbye to The Boys. The actor, who portrayed Homelander in the Prime Video series, shared a lengthy tribute to Instagram on Wednesday, giving his first comments about the show ending since it wrapped production in July. "Difficult to put into words what an... Read More.

Sarah Jessica Parker doesn’t keep up with fan reactions to ‘And Just Like That…’

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

Sarah Jessica Parker isn't reading what you're writing about Carrie Bradshaw.The actress told People in a recent interview that she doesn't keep up with the fan reactions to new episodes of And Just Like That..., the Sex and the City sequel series."Never," Parker said. "I don't have the constitution... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/13/25

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLTigers 1, White Sox 0Pirates 5, Brewers 12Nationals 8, Royals 7Rockies 6, Cardinals 5Diamondbacks 6, Rangers 4Padres 11, Giants 1Phillies 0, Reds 8Mariners 3, Orioles 4Marlins 13, Guardians 4Twins 4, Yankees 1Cubs... Read More.

Kid Cudi says wife was main inspiration for upcoming album, ‘Free’

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

Kid Cudi has been preparing fans for the release of his upcoming album, Free, which he says was mainly inspired by his wife, Lola Abecassis Sartore. He tells the Call Her Daddy podcast it's filled with love songs that he’s dedicated to her."It's cute because... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Jessica Simpson will perform 1-night-only show in Las Vegas in November

New trailer for ‘Wednesday’ season 2 part 2 reveals new spirit guide

New John Lennon & Yoko Ono box set celebrates their political activism and life in New York

On This Day, Aug. 14, 1971: The Who releases ‘Who’s Next’

LL COOL J to host 2025 MTV VMAs

Ukraine, left out in Trump-Putin summit, fears setbacks on key peace issues

In brief: Dan Levy’s upcoming Netflix series gets title and more

Sarah Jessica Parker doesn’t keep up with fan reactions to ‘And Just Like That…’

Scoreboard roundup — 8/13/25

Kid Cudi says wife was main inspiration for upcoming album, ‘Free’

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