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Short film inspired by John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s classic holiday tune sets YouTube premiere

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

The Oscar-winning short film War Is Over!, which was inspired by John Lennon and Yoko Ono's classic holiday tune "Happy Xmas (War Is Over)," is set to premiere on YouTube.The 11-minute film, co-written by the couple's son, Sean Ono Lennon, follows a game of... Read More.

Lady Gaga comments on Grammy-nominated albums: ‘I forget this has been just one single year’

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

Lady Gaga hasn't directly commented on the seven Grammy nominations she received for her albums Mayhem and Harlequin on Nov. 7, but a new Instagram post Thursday she seems to have written in reaction to the recognition."MAYHEM is my personal... Read More.

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

Taylor Swift has released a new line of Christmas merch, including ornaments modeled after the cleaning cart that brought her to the stage every night during the Eras Tour, the moss-covered piano... Read More.

Alex Van Halen releasing Van Halen anthology

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

After releasing his memoir in 2024, Alex Van Halen is getting ready to release another book, which will surely excite Van Halen fans.The rocker revealed on Instagram that he has been working with Genesis Publications on an official Van Halen... Read More.

Selena Gomez on playing live: ‘I’m not going to say I would never again’

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

Selena Gomez hasn't stopped making music, but actually bringing it to her fans live via a tour? That's something she's not sure is going to happen again.Speaking on Apple Music's The Zane Lowe Show, Selena says that when she performs... Read More.

Rian Johnson series ‘Poker Face’ canceled at Peacock

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

Poker Face is ending at Peacock.The mystery series from creator Rian Johnson will not return for season 3 at the streaming service, ABC Audio has learned.Even still, all may not be lost for the show. Deadline reports that Johnson has... Read More.

‘I can’t take any more of this’: Prince Andrew allegedly pleaded with Epstein to deny allegations

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Within the thousands of Epstein documents released on Wednesday night by the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee are several newly released emails between Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and "The Duke" -- which appears to be Prince Andrew -- in which "The... Read More.

Music Notes: The Weeknd, Klay Thompson and Ice Spice

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

The Weeknd is donating $350,000 from his XO Humanitarian Fund to the World Food Programme's Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. The money will go toward WFP's goal to help 200,000 of the most vulnerable Jamaicans affected by the natural disaster. "We are grateful to The... Read More.

Nashville notes: Luke Bryan & Ella Langley’s Christmas collab + Cole Swindell’s ‘Heaven’ video

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

Luke Bryan and Ella Langley have teamed up for a new collaboration on the Christmas classic "Winter Wonderland," which drops at midnight.Brad Paisley discussed his new holiday album, Snow Globe, and singing the national anthem at the World Series on The Tonight Show with... Read More.

Peter Frampton to release new music in 2026

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

Sounds like we may be getting some new music from Peter Frampton soon.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer's music update came courtesy of Sheryl Crow, who posted a photo of herself with Frampton in the studio on Instagram."Got to... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Short film inspired by John Lennon & Yoko Ono’s classic holiday tune sets YouTube premiere

Lady Gaga comments on Grammy-nominated albums: ‘I forget this has been just one single year’

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and more

Alex Van Halen releasing Van Halen anthology

Selena Gomez on playing live: ‘I’m not going to say I would never again’

Rian Johnson series ‘Poker Face’ canceled at Peacock

‘I can’t take any more of this’: Prince Andrew allegedly pleaded with Epstein to deny allegations

Music Notes: The Weeknd, Klay Thompson and Ice Spice

Nashville notes: Luke Bryan & Ella Langley’s Christmas collab + Cole Swindell’s ‘Heaven’ video

Peter Frampton to release new music in 2026

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