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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.

DJ Khaled to headline Big 12 conference afterparty

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

DJ Khaled has been tapped to headline the official afterparty for the Big 12 Conference, a premier NCAA Division I athletic conference. He'll perform at the KC Live! stage in Kansas City, Missouri. Fans must follow the Big 12's Read More.

Nicki Minaj to speak at President Trump’s World Liberty Forum

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Nicki Minaj has another event for President Donald Trump on her schedule. She will be a guest speaker at the World Liberty Forum, where she will participate in a fireside chat titled Owning the Culture: The Business of Music in... Read More.

U2 releases surprise EP, ‘U2 – Days of Ash’

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

U2 has surprised fans with some new music.The Irish rockers just released a new six-track EP, U2 - Days of Ash. It features five new songs and a poem, with a guest appearance by Ed Sheeran and Ukrainian musician-turned-soldier Taras Topolia.The EP is described... Read More.

Joan Jett, Cheap Trick & more to play Kentucky’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, Cheap Trick and Squeeze are among the artists set to play the 2026 Bourbon and Beyond Festival.The festival, which will feature over 100 artists on five stages, will be held Sept. 24-27 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville.Festival... Read More.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ star Whitney Leavitt extends run in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

Whitney Leavitt won't finish cell block tango-ing anytime soon.The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star and season 34 Dancing with the Stars contestant is extending her Broadway debut in the Tony-winning revival of Chicago.Leavitt will continue to play Roxie Hart in the production for... Read More.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ gets season 4 official trailer, Demi Engemann absent from key art

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

The official trailer for season 4 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives has arrived.In addition to the brand-new trailer, Hulu has released the key art for the upcoming season - and it's missing a Mormon wife. Despite being listed... Read More.

Author: ABC News

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

DJ Khaled to headline Big 12 conference afterparty

Nicki Minaj to speak at President Trump’s World Liberty Forum

U2 releases surprise EP, ‘U2 – Days of Ash’

Joan Jett, Cheap Trick & more to play Kentucky’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ star Whitney Leavitt extends run in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ gets season 4 official trailer, Demi Engemann absent from key art

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