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Miley Cyrus was a songwriter-for-hire at the 2025 Oscars

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

Miley Cyrus hit the red carpet at the Academy Awards earlier this year, but now she's revealed that the reason she attended was to ask for a job.Miley shared with People that she ended up writing her Golden Globe-nominated song... Read More.

Beyoncé is fifth musician to become a billionaire

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

"It should cost a billion to look that good" must have been some sort of manifestation. According to Forbes, Beyoncé is now officially a billionaire, becoming the fifth musician to achieve the feat - she joins... Read More.

Good ‘Karma’: Taylor Swift surprises Arrowhead Stadium employee with hefty Christmas tip

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

If you watched Taylor Swift's Disney+ docuseries, you saw the scene where she gives everyone on the Eras Tour bonuses. But her generosity also extends to people she doesn't know that well - or at all.An employee at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri,... Read More.

‘Sorry, I been drunk’: Thief returns stolen mandolins to New Jersey guitar store with apology note

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- In a sobering decision, one drunk thief apparently changed his tune and returned two mandolins that he had previously stolen, according to the owner of a New Jersey vintage guitar store.In a social media post Friday, Lark Street Music said that... Read More.

Chappell Roan reveals the late Brigitte Bardot inspired one of her songs

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

(A previous version of this story was published on 12/29/25 at 12:53 p.m. ET. This version has been updated to include new remarks from Chappell Roan.)The French movie icon and sex symbol Brigitte Bardot died Sunday at age 91, and Chappell Roan paid tribute... Read More.

Ye says a new album is coming

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is working on a new album, he revealed to Deon Cole during a comedy show at the Hollywood Improv.Cole brought Ye onstage to thank him for attending the show and asked the crowd to... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 29, 1985: Billy Joel becomes a first-time father

Monday, December 29 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 29, 1985 ...Billy Joel became a father when he and his wife, model Christie Brinkley, welcomed their only child together, daughter Alexa Ray Joel.Their daughter's middle name was a tribute to legendary musician Ray Charles, with whom Billy collaborated on... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Miley Cyrus was a songwriter-for-hire at the 2025 Oscars

Beyoncé is fifth musician to become a billionaire

Good ‘Karma’: Taylor Swift surprises Arrowhead Stadium employee with hefty Christmas tip

‘Sorry, I been drunk’: Thief returns stolen mandolins to New Jersey guitar store with apology note

Chappell Roan reveals the late Brigitte Bardot inspired one of her songs

Ye says a new album is coming

On This Day, Dec. 29, 1985: Billy Joel becomes a first-time father

Frankie Muniz, Bryan Cranston and more return in ‘Malcolm in the Middle’ revival teaser

ICYMI: 50 Cent, John Legend and A$AP Rocky

Chappell Roan reveals the late Brigitte Bardot inspired one of her songs

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