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Michael Jackson nabs new chart record thanks to ‘Thriller’

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

Michael Jackson just landed a new chart record.Billboard reports that following Halloween, Jackson's song "Thriller" -- which initially peaked at #4 in 1984 -- has jumped from #32 to #10 on the Hot 100 singles chart. That... Read More.

Drake and PartyNextDoor’s ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ officially certified Platinum

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

Drake and PartyNextDoor have just racked up a few certifications from the Recording Industry Association of America. Their album, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U, has garnered 1 million equivalent album units, officially obtaining a Platinum certification.A few of its tracks have also been certified:... Read More.

Nashville notes: Maddox Batson’s world tour + Gary the Torch with Stephen Wilson, Jr.

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

Music City's The Listening Room will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a March 3 concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium. HARDY, Jo Dee Messina, Mitchell Tenpenny and more are set to play, with tickets going on sale Friday. CMA new artist of the year nominee... Read More.

The Black Crowes, David Byrne to play Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

The Black Crowes and Talking Heads frontman David Byrne are confirmed to play the 2026 Mad Cool Festival, happening July 8-11 in Madrid, Spain.Both artists are booked to play the final night of the festival, which also features headliner Nick Cave and the Bad... Read More.

Jon Bon Jovi’s a grandpa again

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

Jon Bon Jovi’s family continues to grow.The rocker’s son Jesse Bongiovi and wife Jesse Light announced on Instagram Monday that they welcomed their first child.“Blair Lucy Bongiovi. Our sweet girl has arrived, and we couldn’t be happier,” they wrote, next... Read More.

Watch Charli XCX and John Cale’s creepy ‘House’ video from ‘Wuthering Heights’ soundtrack

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

Charli XCX has released her first official post-Brat single, and it's different from what you might expect.The song, "House," is part of the album of music she's created for Emerald Fennell's upcoming take on Wuthering Heights. It's a collaboration with... Read More.

‘Ophelia’ and the King of Pop: Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson set records on ‘Billboard’ Hot 100

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

Both Taylor Swift and Michael Jackson set new records on this week's Billboard Hot 100.Taylor's "The Fate of Ophelia" is #1 for a fifth week. With the song's parent album The Life of a Showgirl also at #1 for a... Read More.

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ wraps production on third, final season at Netflix

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

Production has officially wrapped on Avatar: The Last Airbender.Netflix has revealed that the live-action reimagining of the popular Nickelodeon animated series has finished production on its third and final season.To commemorate the occasion, Netflix shared a photo of some of the cast from one... Read More.

For Lee Brice, the sun rises in Canada for 2026 tour

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

Lee Brice will launch the Sunriser Tour in 2026, heading to Canada for nine dates in the spring.The trek kicks off April 10 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, and wraps April 25 in Kitchener, Ontario. Brett Kissel and Grace Tyler will join him on the dates. “Man, Canada, y'all... Read More.

Eric Singer to reunite with KISS for KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas

Monday, November 10 by ABC News

KISS drummer Eric Singer has been added to KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas, happening Nov. 14-16 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.Singer is set to join Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Tommy Thayer for the event’s two unmasked KISS performances, marking... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Michael Jackson nabs new chart record thanks to ‘Thriller’

Drake and PartyNextDoor’s ‘$ome $exy $ongs 4 U’ officially certified Platinum

Nashville notes: Maddox Batson’s world tour + Gary the Torch with Stephen Wilson, Jr.

The Black Crowes, David Byrne to play Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival

Jon Bon Jovi’s a grandpa again

Watch Charli XCX and John Cale’s creepy ‘House’ video from ‘Wuthering Heights’ soundtrack

‘Ophelia’ and the King of Pop: Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson set records on ‘Billboard’ Hot 100

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ wraps production on third, final season at Netflix

For Lee Brice, the sun rises in Canada for 2026 tour

Eric Singer to reunite with KISS for KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas

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