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Canadian wildfire smoke brings poor air quality to Midwest as flood threat looms in Carolinas

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada is blanketing the skies in the Midwest, leaving millions with dangerous breathing conditions.Minneapolis, Chicago and Detroit were ranked in the top 10 major cities in the world with the worst air quality on... Read More.

Demi Lovato launches new dance-pop era with ‘Fast’

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Demi Lovato is going full speed into her new era.The singer released her new dance-pop song “Fast” on Friday, along with a music video. It’s the first taste of Demi’s upcoming ninth studio album, which will be her first project since her foray into rock and... Read More.

Madonna dresses up her 1985 single for its 40th anniversary

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

One of Madonna's classic hits is all dressed up for its 40th anniversary."Dress You Up" was the final single to be released from Madonna's album Like a Virgin: It dropped on July 31, 1985. Now, it's been rereleased as part of a three-song digital... Read More.

In brief: ‘Eenie Meanie’ official trailer and more

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

The third season of Tulsa King now has a release date. Paramount+ has announced that season 3 of the Sylvester Stallone-starring series will premiere on Sept. 21. Season 3 finds Dwight's empire expanding, just as his list of enemies also continues to grow.... Read More.

Taron Egerton is ‘enormously proud of’ his film ‘She Rides Shotgun’

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Taron Egerton is a father on the run in the new film She Rides Shotgun.The Lionsgate movie, which arrives in theaters Friday, is something Egerton is "enormously proud of." He plays Nate, who takes his daughter, Polly, on a thrilling road trip across... Read More.

No, Jessie Murph doesn’t have a mansion in Malibu — yet

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Jessie Murph's music may be inspired by her real life and experiences, but that doesn't mean everything she sings is true. For example, despite what she says in her hit "Blue Strips," she didn't, in fact, just buy "a mansion in Malibu."“Not yet,” she... Read More.

The challenge of creating a Doobie Brothers set list: ‘There’s just so many songs’

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

The Doobie Brothers — featuring founding members Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Pat Simmons — are set to kick off the North American leg of their Walk This Road tour on Monday, their first time touring the States since releasing their new studio album, Walk This Road, in... Read More.

The dancing duet partner who tops Thomas Rhett’s list

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

Thomas Rhett just sold out Boston's Fenway Park with Teddy Swims, who also duets with him on a version of "Somethin' 'Bout a Woman." In the past, TR's also collaborated with Katy Perry, Riley Green and Jon Pardi. But the country star is still dreaming of... Read More.

PartyNextDoor teams with Fortnite for immersive concert event

Friday, August 1 by ABC News

PartyNextDoor is teaming with Fortnite to launch a playable concert experience in the video game. The interactive concert, a partnership between Sony Music Entertainment, Sony Immersive Music Studios and Drake’s OVO Sound, will take place Friday at 1 p.m. ET.Players will virtually get the private jet experience as... Read More.

Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White and Jeremy Strong eyeing roles in ‘The Social Network’ sequel: Report

Thursday, July 31 by ABC News

Several big stars are eyeing roles in Aaron Sorkin's upcoming sequel to The Social Network.Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White are circling the film's lead roles while Jeremy Strong is the supposed front-runner to take on the part of Mark Zuckerberg, according to... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Canadian wildfire smoke brings poor air quality to Midwest as flood threat looms in Carolinas

Demi Lovato launches new dance-pop era with ‘Fast’

Madonna dresses up her 1985 single for its 40th anniversary

In brief: ‘Eenie Meanie’ official trailer and more

Taron Egerton is ‘enormously proud of’ his film ‘She Rides Shotgun’

No, Jessie Murph doesn’t have a mansion in Malibu — yet

PartyNextDoor teams with Fortnite for immersive concert event

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