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4 phases of the Iran war: Key moments from start of ‘Epic Fury’ to ‘Project Freedom’

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- With the war in Iran still unresolved and an energy crisis linked to it battering the global economy, here's a timeline of the key phases of the conflict, from the start of "Operation Epic Fury" to "Project Freedom," intended to... Read More.

Man with weapon arrested near former Prince Andrew’s home

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man has been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon near the U.K. home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, police said Thursday.The suspect, who was not named, "was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon,"... Read More.

Nightly lineup for 2026 ‘Essence’ Festival unveiled

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

The star-studded lineup for Essence Festival 2026 has been divided into three nights.Kicking things off the first night, July 3, is Cardi B, who will be making her Essence festival debut, along with Latto and Kehlani, who will give fans a taste of their... Read More.

Kacey Musgraves reveals there’s more to the ‘Middle of Nowhere’

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Kacey Musgraves is doubling down on her Middle of Nowhere Tour. The "Follow Your Arrow" hitmaker is adding five new dates to the trek supporting her new album, adding adjacent days in cities she's already playing.That means her tour will now kick off Aug.... Read More.

Neil Young gives update on new album with The Chrome Hearts

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Neil Young is giving fans an update on his upcoming new album with his band The Chrome Hearts.In a post on his Archives website, Young writes that he recently played the album, Second Song, for his label, Reprise Records."It was... Read More.

Billy Joel’s ‘Last Play at Shea’ set for special outdoor Tribeca Festival screening

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Billy Joel's concert documentary The Last Play at Shea is getting a special outdoor screening as part of the 25th anniversary celebration of the Tribeca Festival.The documentary, which debuted at the Tribeca Festival in 2010, will screen at Hudson Yards in New York City... Read More.

Ariana Grande says new album, ‘Petal,’ is from a place she’s been ‘too shy or too polite to tap into before’

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Ariana Grande's new album has such a delicate title, you might be surprised to hear that she thinks the album is "a little feral."In a video on Instagram, Ariana is shown giving a presentation about the album, called Petal, to... Read More.

Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Rapper Kodak Black was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly trafficking MDMA in Florida last year, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.The 28-year-old artist, born Bill Kapri, is awaiting a court hearing Thursday afternoon on his drug trafficking charge for the alleged incident that... Read More.

The ACM visual media of the year winner is ‘Cuckoo’

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

Newcomer Stephen Wilson Jr. learned he'd picked up his first Academy of Country Music trophy for visual media of the year for "Cuckoo" on Wednesday.It's an impressive feat for the first-time nominee, as he beats out Megan Moroney's "6 Months... Read More.

Riley Green, Keith Urban and Darius Rucker ready to sing at American Music Awards

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

You can add Riley Green, Keith Urban and Darius Rucker to the list of country artists who'll be performing at the upcoming American Music Awards. It will be Riley's first time taking the AMA stage to sing, while Keith will do a song from... Read More.

Author: ABC News

4 phases of the Iran war: Key moments from start of ‘Epic Fury’ to ‘Project Freedom’

Man with weapon arrested near former Prince Andrew’s home

Nightly lineup for 2026 ‘Essence’ Festival unveiled

Kacey Musgraves reveals there’s more to the ‘Middle of Nowhere’

Neil Young gives update on new album with The Chrome Hearts

Billy Joel’s ‘Last Play at Shea’ set for special outdoor Tribeca Festival screening

Ariana Grande says new album, ‘Petal,’ is from a place she’s been ‘too shy or too polite to tap into before’

Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge

The ACM visual media of the year winner is ‘Cuckoo’

Riley Green, Keith Urban and Darius Rucker ready to sing at American Music Awards

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