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Music of the Grateful Dead soundtracks new movie ‘Mountains on the Moon’

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

The music of the Grateful Dead is featured in an upcoming movie from pro skier and artist Chris Benchetler.Mountains of the Moon, which opens in select theaters Nov. 14, is described as a film that “explores the unseen connections between sport, life,... Read More.

Music notes: Sabrina Carpenter, Myles Smith and more

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Sabrina Carpenter, Sam Smith and Chappell Roan will help announce the nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards on Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. ET. They're among the many artists who'll be announcing nominees across 95 Grammy categories in a livestream... Read More.

Joey Bada$$ to star opposite Taraji P. Henson in Netflix film ”Tis So Sweet’

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

From the world of drug dealing to a faith-based film, Joey Bada$$ is making his way in the world of Hollywood. The rapper, born Jo-Vaughn Virginie Scott, previously played a drug dealer on Power Book III: Raising Kanan and has secured a starring role in the... Read More.

Nashville notes: Lucinda Williams’ ‘World’s Gone Wrong’ + Shenandoah heads to Mexico

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Luke Bryan's added "Church on Cumberland Road" hitmakers Shenandoah to his 2026 Crash My Playa getaway Jan. 15-18 in Rivera Cancun, Mexico.Lucinda Williams' new song, "The World's Gone Wrong," features Brittney Spencer and is from her new album of the... Read More.

Neil Young’s latest video is ripped from the headlines

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Never one to shy away from making a political statement, Neil Young has posted a video on his Neil Young Archives website shining a light on our current political climate.The video, “as time explodes,” features an instrumental Young track. It's paired with footage... Read More.

Demi Lovato talks ‘celebratory’ new album, says making ‘Camp Rock 3’ is ‘really awesome’

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Demi Lovato's new album, It's Not That Deep, is upbeat, and that's because that's what her life is like these days."With this album, I wanted it to be more celebratory," she told ABC's Nightline. "I wanted people to have fun listening to it because I'm in... Read More.

Father of teen fighting cancer to be released from immigration detention

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Chicago immigration judge Eva Saltzman on Thursday set a $2,000 bond for Ruben Torres-Maldonado, whose 16-year-old daughter Ofelia Torres is battling stage 4 cancer. Torres-Maldonado will be released from immigration detention as early as Thursday.During the hearing, the judge not only ruled... Read More.

Prince Andrew stripped of his ‘prince’ title, per Buckingham Palace

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Prince Andrew, the brother of King Charles III, has been stripped of his prince title, Buckingham Palace announced Thursday.Andrew will now officially be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, according to the palace.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright ©... Read More.

Music Notes: Usher, Kehlani and Diddy

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

Usher will be celebrated at the 2025 Billboard Live Music Summit. He'll be honored as the Touring Artist of the Year for continuing to redefine what it means to be a live performer. Usher will also speak about his journey... Read More.

Order up: Little Big Town serves ‘Scattered, Smothered and Covered’

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

If you're a country fan who loves to watch awards shows, specials and career tributes, it's probably not lost on you: Little Big Town is a go-to group when you need someone to reinvigorate a song we already know. So it only makes sense... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Music of the Grateful Dead soundtracks new movie ‘Mountains on the Moon’

Music notes: Sabrina Carpenter, Myles Smith and more

Joey Bada$$ to star opposite Taraji P. Henson in Netflix film ”Tis So Sweet’

Nashville notes: Lucinda Williams’ ‘World’s Gone Wrong’ + Shenandoah heads to Mexico

Neil Young’s latest video is ripped from the headlines

Demi Lovato talks ‘celebratory’ new album, says making ‘Camp Rock 3’ is ‘really awesome’

Father of teen fighting cancer to be released from immigration detention

Prince Andrew stripped of his ‘prince’ title, per Buckingham Palace

Music Notes: Usher, Kehlani and Diddy

Order up: Little Big Town serves ‘Scattered, Smothered and Covered’

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