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‘After All the Bars Are Closed,’ Thomas Rhett is #1

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

Thomas Rhett has the 21st #1 of his career, as "After All the Bars Are Closed" sits atop the Billboard Country Airplay chart. TR co-wrote the song, which is the second single from his About a Woman album. Most recently, he reached the pinnacle... Read More.

Neil Young boycotting Facebook following report on Meta’s policy regarding chatbots, children

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

Neil Young is taking a stand against Meta's use of artificial intelligence when it comes to children.A post on Young’s Facebook page announced that he would no longer be using the social media platform, an apparent response to a Reuters... Read More.

The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour breaks Beyoncé’s record, makes history

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

The Weeknd's current After Hours Til Dawn tour isn't just successful — it's historic.According to Billboard, the global trek, which started back in 2022, has now grossed $635.5 million and sold just over 5 million tickets, making it the biggest R&B... Read More.

1 week after deadly shooting at CDC, some employees feel Trump and RFK Jr. have moved on

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- After a gunman opened fire on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) campus in Atlanta last week -- forcing hundreds into lockdown, hitting six buildings and killing a police officer -- authorities found he'd been harboring years-long grievances with the... Read More.

Cardi B previews ‘Am I the Drama?’ with ‘Imaginary Playerz,’ accompanying video

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

Cardi B has released "Imaginary Playerz," the second single from her upcoming album, Am I the Drama? Named after Jay-Z's "Imaginary Player," which it samples, the song finds Cardi boasting about her accomplishments and luxurious lifestyle."Now I spit that other s***,... Read More.

The double meaning of Russell Dickerson’s ‘Famous Back Home’

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

A week ahead of the release of his fourth studio album, Russell Dickerson's releasing the title track, "Famous Back Home.""Growing up in my small Tennessee town, I dreamed, 'I’m going to make it out of here. I’m going to make it big. Everyone... Read More.

38 Special releases ‘Slightly Controversial’ new single, featuring Train

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

38 Special is sharing another preview of their upcoming album, Milestone, due out Sept. 19.The band, best known for songs like "Hold on Loosely" and "Caught up in You," just dropped the new single, "Slightly Controversial," featuring a guest appearance by the... Read More.

Teddy Swims gets to sing with ‘the first band I fell so deeply in love with’

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

Teddy Swims is having a full circle moment right now: He's gotten to sing with the first band he ever really loved.Acceptance is a punk pop band from Seattle that formed in 1998, broke up in 2006, but then got back together in 2015.... Read More.

Envelopes with white powder found in ICE office do not involve dangerous substances: Officials

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Envelopes containing a white powder that were found at a government building in New York City housing an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office did not contain any dangerous substances, officials said Friday.The incident occurred Thursday afternoon at 26 Federal Plaza, in... Read More.

Hurricane Erin tracker: Latest path for first hurricane of Atlantic season

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Erin has become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, with several areas already on alert for heavy rain and strong waves and rip currents possible along the East Coast of the United States as early as next week.Hurricane Erin... Read More.

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‘After All the Bars Are Closed,’ Thomas Rhett is #1

Neil Young boycotting Facebook following report on Meta’s policy regarding chatbots, children

The Weeknd’s After Hours Til Dawn tour breaks Beyoncé’s record, makes history

1 week after deadly shooting at CDC, some employees feel Trump and RFK Jr. have moved on

Cardi B previews ‘Am I the Drama?’ with ‘Imaginary Playerz,’ accompanying video

The double meaning of Russell Dickerson’s ‘Famous Back Home’

38 Special releases ‘Slightly Controversial’ new single, featuring Train

Teddy Swims gets to sing with ‘the first band I fell so deeply in love with’

Envelopes with white powder found in ICE office do not involve dangerous substances: Officials

Hurricane Erin tracker: Latest path for first hurricane of Atlantic season

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