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Late Blondie drummer Clem Burke’s memoir to be released in September

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Blondie drummer Clem Burke passed away in 2025, but his life story is about to be told in a posthumous memoir, The Other Side of the Dream (My Life In and Out of Blondie).According to the description, Burke began writing his memoir over 20... Read More.

Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez reunite at opening of Demi’s tour

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Demi Lovato kicked off her It's Not That Deep tour in Orlando, Florida, Monday night, where she reunited with her former BFF Selena Gomez.Selena posted photos of the reunion on her Instagram Story, writing on one of the photos, "I... Read More.

For KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone to co-direct, star in ‘Drummer Boy’ movie musical

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

A version of "The Little Drummer Boy" by the Australian duo for KING + COUNTRY has been returning to the charts every holiday season for the past few years. Now it seems the song has inspired a movie.Joel Smallbone will co-direct and star in... Read More.

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ trailer finds the kaiju in New York City

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

The trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero has arrived.The first trailer for the direct sequel to the 2023 Japanese film Godzilla Minus One was revealed during CinemaCon, the annual convention for movie theater owners, in Las Vegas on Tuesday. It is... Read More.

50 million people on alert for severe weather from Texas to Michigan

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- More than 50 million people across the Midwest are bracing for severe weather on Tuesday, a day after baseball-sized hail and multiple tornadoes were reported in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Kansas.The threat of damaging storms has shifted slightly south from where... Read More.

Appeals court halts contempt inquiry into deportation of Venezuelans to Salvadoran prison

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court on Tuesday halted a criminal contempt inquiry into former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other officials for last year's deportation of more than 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison, marking the second time in less... Read More.

Parker McCollum’s ‘Pretty Heart’ turns Platinum 4 times over

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Parker McCollum's debut single, "Pretty Heart," has just been certified quadruple Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. The Texas native co-wrote the song from 2021's Gold Chain Cowboy that went on to become his first #1. "Man...all I have to say is... Read More.

BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean and more nominated for American Music Awards

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Teyana Taylor, BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas and Olivia Dean are one step closer to winning an American Music Award, as they've earned their first-ever nominations for the 2026 show.Teyana is nominated for best female R&B artist, while BigXthaPlug picked up three nods: best country song... Read More.

Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley & Megan Moroney pick up all-genre noms at the AMAs

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Morgan Wallen and Ella Langley picked up some major all-genre nominations going into the 52nd American Music Awards, which take place on Memorial Day, May 25, at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas. Morgan is up for artist of the year alongside Taylor Swift,... Read More.

Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker pop up at Kenny Chesney’s 2026 debut

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Kenny Chesney surprised fans with special appearances by Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker during his first concert of 2026. In a set that included "We Do," "Living in Fast Forward," "Young," "Beer in Mexico" and "Keg in the Closet," the superstar closed the 13th... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Late Blondie drummer Clem Burke’s memoir to be released in September

Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez reunite at opening of Demi’s tour

For KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone to co-direct, star in ‘Drummer Boy’ movie musical

‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ trailer finds the kaiju in New York City

50 million people on alert for severe weather from Texas to Michigan

Appeals court halts contempt inquiry into deportation of Venezuelans to Salvadoran prison

Parker McCollum’s ‘Pretty Heart’ turns Platinum 4 times over

BigXthaPlug, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean and more nominated for American Music Awards

Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley & Megan Moroney pick up all-genre noms at the AMAs

Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker pop up at Kenny Chesney’s 2026 debut

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