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Drake is bestselling rapper on ICFI’s list for biggest-selling global artists of 2025

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Drake has been named the bestselling rapper in a list compiled by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents the recorded music industry worldwide.He's ranked as the third biggest-selling global artist of 2025, coming closely behind Taylor Swift and Stray Kids.Other rappers... Read More.

Journey to perform at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Journey has added another show to their 2026 schedule.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced they'll be performing at this summer's Sturgis Motorcycle Rally, which takes place Aug. 7-16 in Sturgis, South Dakota.Journey will be performing at the event's Full Throttle Saloon... Read More.

Kristen Bell to voice Amy Rose in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Kristen Bell is joining the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.The actress will voice Amy Rose in Paramount Pictures' upcoming film Sonic the Hedgehog 4. Ben Schwartz, who has voiced Sonic in all three of the franchise's previous films, made the announcement in Read More.

Hear the ‘Word on the Street’ from Luke Bryan

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

"Word on the Street" is that Luke Bryan's new single's set to drop on Friday. "There's no rumors on the rollin river/ No talk in them tall pine trees/ Just the wind and a whippoorwill whisper/ BS-free in BFE," Luke sings in a Read More.

Get down in the ‘Arkansas Mud’ with Ashley McBryde

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

A new piece of Ashley McBryde's upcoming fifth album will arrive on Friday. "We've all filed an edge down here or there at someone else's request," she wrote on Instagram. "'Arkansas Mud' is about rediscovering and re-honing those edges. Bite... Read More.

Selena Gomez to be honored for philanthropy at Social Impact Summit

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Selena Gomez has won many awards for her acting and singing, and now she's going to receive one for her philanthropic work via her Rare Beauty cosmetics line.Selena will be honored at the 2026 Social Impact Summit X NYC, an... Read More.

Taylor Swift named biggest-selling artist in the world for fourth consecutive year

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Taylor Swift was the top-selling artist in the world in 2025, marking her fourth consecutive year with the title.That's according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, which represents the recorded music industry business around the world. The IFPI... Read More.

Oklahoma declares state of emergency due to wildfires: ‘Conditions remain dangerous’

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

(BEAVER COUNTY, Okla.) -- The Oklahoma governor declared a state of emergency on Wednesday due to multiple wildfires in the state's panhandle region, as critical fire weather conditions persist in the region.A "series of destructive wildfires" is burning across northwest Oklahoma, the governor's office... Read More.

8 of 9 missing skiers found dead following California backcountry avalanche

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

(NEVADA COUNTY, Calif.) -- Eight backcountry skiers have been found dead, and one remains missing following an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada Mountains, officials announced Wednesday.Search crews on Tuesday braved "highly dangerous" conditions to rescue six other skiers who were part of the same... Read More.

J. Cole adds dates to The Fall-Off World Tour

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Demand is high for J. Cole's The Fall-Off World Tour, so much so that he's added dates in select cities. After more than 1 million people joined the queues for the presales for tickets for the East Coast and Midwest shows, according to Read More.

Author: ABC News

Journey to perform at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Kristen Bell to voice Amy Rose in ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 4’

Hear the ‘Word on the Street’ from Luke Bryan

Get down in the ‘Arkansas Mud’ with Ashley McBryde

Taylor Swift named biggest-selling artist in the world for fourth consecutive year

Oklahoma declares state of emergency due to wildfires: ‘Conditions remain dangerous’

8 of 9 missing skiers found dead following California backcountry avalanche

J. Cole adds dates to The Fall-Off World Tour

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