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R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe makes cameo on ‘The Simpsons’

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

R.E.M. frontman Michael Stipe made a cameo on Sunday's episode of The Simpsons.The rocker sang a parody of the band's classic Automatic For the People track "Everybody Hurts," changed to "Everybody Kirks Sometimes."The animated Stipe, in a black suit and... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band announce spring 2026 tour

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band have announced a string of 2026 tour dates.The 20-date Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour will launch March 31 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, with The Boss playing arenas in such cities as New York,... Read More.

Pedro Pascal is back in new ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ trailer

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

This is the way (to the movie theaters).Lucasfilm has released a new trailer for the upcoming film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Pedro Pascal stars as Din Djarin in the movie based on the popular Disney+ TV series The... Read More.

Person with what appears to be a gun arrested outside US Capitol: Police

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A person with what appeared to be a gun was arrested near the front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., according to Capitol police.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

J. Cole’s ‘The Fall-Off’ tops the ‘Billboard’ 200

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

J. Cole is far from falling off when it comes to his track record on the Billboard 200. He earned his seventh #1 on the chart dated Feb. 21, thanks to his highly anticipated album The Fall-Off.According to Luminate, the... Read More.

See Benson Boone’s unaired ‘American Idol’ Hollywood Week performance

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

Benson Boone's become such a superstar in the past couple of years that it's hard to recall he was actually on American Idol back in 2021. He made the cut for the top 24 after Hollywood Week, before dropping out of the competition. His... Read More.

Shinedown announces new album, ’EI8HT’

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

Shinedown has announced a new album called EI8HT.The aptly titled eighth studio effort from the "Second Chance" rockers drops May 29. It's the follow-up to 2022's Planet Zero."This album is over a year in the making," frontman Brent Smith says in a statement. "Without... Read More.

Pitbull to attempt ‘Guinness World Record’ for most people wearing bald caps in a single place

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

Pitbull recently noticed that people of both sexes have been dressing up like him at his concerts, wearing suits and even bald caps. That has given a U.K. radio station an idea.Greg James, one of the hosts on BBC Radio... Read More.

Listen to Taylor Swift narrate a promo for Team USA’s Blade Angels

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

Since the Winter Olympics began, Taylor Swift has sent a special message to the U.S. Olympians, wishing them good luck, and shared skier Breezy Johnson's joy when her boyfriend proposed to her using lyrics of Taylor's hit "The Alchemy." During Monday night's primetime coverage... Read More.

Bad Bunny’s ‘DtMF’ tops Hot 100, three other songs in the top 10

Tuesday, February 17 by ABC News

Never underestimate the power of a Super Bowl halftime show: Bad Bunny now has the #1 song in the U.S.His song "DtMF," the title track from his current album, Debí Tirar Más Fotos [I Should Have Taken More Photos], has... Read More.

Author: ABC News

R.E.M.’s Michael Stipe makes cameo on ‘The Simpsons’

Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band announce spring 2026 tour

Pedro Pascal is back in new ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’ trailer

Person with what appears to be a gun arrested outside US Capitol: Police

J. Cole’s ‘The Fall-Off’ tops the ‘Billboard’ 200

See Benson Boone’s unaired ‘American Idol’ Hollywood Week performance

Shinedown announces new album, ’EI8HT’

Pitbull to attempt ‘Guinness World Record’ for most people wearing bald caps in a single place

Bad Bunny’s ‘DtMF’ tops Hot 100, three other songs in the top 10

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