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Backstreet Boys use ‘Iris’ meme for April Fools’ Day joke

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

The "Iris" meme, which has people sharing "what you were like in the '90s" videos and photos to the soundtrack of the classic Goo Goo Dolls hit, has been used by multiple celebrities, but on Wednesday Backstreet Boys decided to use it for an... Read More.

Quadruple amputee cornhole champion acted in self-defense in deadly shooting, attorney says

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

(LA PLATA, Md.) -- An attorney for a quadruple amputee cornhole champion who has been charged with murder says the Maryland man acted in self-defense when he shot and killed his friend last month.Dayton James Webber, 27, is accused of fatally shooting the... Read More.

Why is Thomas Rhett eating marshmallows straight from the bag?

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

Thomas Rhett's definitely up to something. "The young kids would call this a teaser," he wrote in a social media post about - well, it's hard to tell. The post's visual is a video of TR eating marshmallows straight from... Read More.

James L. Brooks to be honored with inaugural Industry Icon Award at Peabody Awards

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

James L. Brooks is set to be honored with the inaugural Industry Icon Award at the Peabody Awards.The Oscar winner will receive the first-ever award of this kind at the 86th annual awards ceremony, which is set to take place on May 31. The... Read More.

Iran war timeline: 1 month of escalating strikes, broadening conflict

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Wednesday evening with an "important update" on the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, which was launched on Feb. 28.ABC News has collated a timeline of the key events in the conflict to... Read More.

Iran regime weaker, more radical after US-Israel assassination campaign: Analysts

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu kicked off their joint military campaign against Iran in late February, urging the fall of the Islamic Republic."When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will... Read More.

Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, Kirk Franklin, Jodeci to perform at 56th annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival celebrates 56 years with the 2026 iteration of the event, taking place June 26-28 at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia. According to the lineup, it's continuing to bring together folks of different generations and artists from various... Read More.

Carly Pearce has ‘one of the most full circle moments of [her] career’

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

Carly Pearce is looking back on how far she's come, after receiving the Song Suffragettes' Yellow Rose of Inspiration Award at Monday's 12th Anniversary Show in Nashville. The "If I Don't Leave I'm Gonna Stay" singer recapped the night in an Read More.

Ringo Starr releasing new single, ‘Choose Love,’ on Friday

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

Ringo Starr is getting ready to share another song from his upcoming solo album, Long Long Road. The Beatles rocker just announced on Instagram that the track "Choose Love" will be released Friday."No matter what you choose, - Choose Love,"... Read More.

UK bookies have Olivia Dean, RAYE tied for favorite to record next James Bond theme

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

At the beginning of March, Olivia Dean was the British bookmakers' favorite to record the next James Bond theme, but now RAYE has pulled up even.On March 26, RAYE was asked by an interviewer on a... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Backstreet Boys use ‘Iris’ meme for April Fools’ Day joke

Quadruple amputee cornhole champion acted in self-defense in deadly shooting, attorney says

Why is Thomas Rhett eating marshmallows straight from the bag?

James L. Brooks to be honored with inaugural Industry Icon Award at Peabody Awards

Iran war timeline: 1 month of escalating strikes, broadening conflict

Iran regime weaker, more radical after US-Israel assassination campaign: Analysts

Jagged Edge, Dru Hill, Kirk Franklin, Jodeci to perform at 56th annual Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

Carly Pearce has ‘one of the most full circle moments of [her] career’

Ringo Starr releasing new single, ‘Choose Love,’ on Friday

UK bookies have Olivia Dean, RAYE tied for favorite to record next James Bond theme

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