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Kehlani releases uncut version of self-titled album: ‘This is my way of saying thank you’

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Kehlani is thanking her supporters with a special release: an uncut version of her self-titled album, complete with original a cappella and demo versions of its songs."This one is really just from me to you," she wrote on Instagram. "I... Read More.

Iran will be at the World Cup and will play in the US, FIFA boss says

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Iran will be participating in the 2026 World Cup and will play in the United States, FIFA President Gianni Infantino said in remarks Thursday."Of course Iran will play in the United States of America," he said. "And the reason for that... Read More.

After soldier allegedly wins $400,000 betting on Maduro’s capture, Polymarket says it’s tightening security

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- One week after a special forces soldier was indicted on charges of using classified information to wager on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, the prediction market Polymarket announced it is increasing its internal monitoring of trades. Master Sgt.... Read More.

Lainey Wilson hands Ella Langley ‘Billboard”s Powerhouse Award

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson presented Ella Langley with the Powerhouse Award at Wednesday's Billboard 2026 Women in Music event at the Hollywood Palladium."She comes from the kind of place where you learn early how to work hard, tell the truth, and stand 10 toes down in... Read More.

Country outlaw David Allan Coe dead at 86

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Country rebel David Allan Coe passed away Wednesday at the age of 86, his booking agent David Wade confirmed to ABC Audio."One of the best singers, songwriters, and performers of our time [and] never to be forgotten," his wife, Kimberly Hastings Coe, told Read More.

Charlie Puth welcomes Jennifer Hudson, Wiz Khalifa and Coco Jones to LA concert

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Charlie Puth played the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, on Wednesday night and brought out some special guests, including the artist who joined him on his biggest hit.Wiz Khalifa joined Charlie onstage for a performance of "See You Again," their... Read More.

Drew Baldridge takes Farm Faith Family on tour

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Drew Baldridge will launch his Farm Faith Family Tour June 11 in Omaha, Nebraska. He'll play a total of 14 shows before he wraps Oct. 18 in Newport Beach, California, with Alyssa Flaherty and Chase Right joining him on the run. Meanwhile, fans can... Read More.

The Opry NextStage Class of 2026 will take center stage during CMA Fest

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

The Opry NextStage Class of 2026 will get its moment to shine the week of CMA Fest, as members play a special show Wednesday, June 3, at Category 10 in downtown Nashville. Jake Worthington, Carter Faith, Tyler Braden, Emily Ann Roberts, Graham Barham, Alexandra... Read More.

Niall Horan says he feels ‘a sense of pride’ watching what his fellow One Direction bandmates are doing

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

2026 is a banner year for One Direction fans: All four living members - Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Louis Tomlinson and ZAYN - have either released or are releasing albums, and they're all touring. Niall, whose album Dinner Party drops in June, says he... Read More.

Music notes: Meghan Trainor, Adam Lambert and more

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

Meghan Trainor is now an investor in Women's Elite Rugby, the premier professional women's rugby league in the U.S. She'll be "championing the future of women's sports," according to an Instagram post. The league will use... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Kehlani releases uncut version of self-titled album: ‘This is my way of saying thank you’

Iran will be at the World Cup and will play in the US, FIFA boss says

After soldier allegedly wins $400,000 betting on Maduro’s capture, Polymarket says it’s tightening security

Lainey Wilson hands Ella Langley ‘Billboard”s Powerhouse Award

Country outlaw David Allan Coe dead at 86

Charlie Puth welcomes Jennifer Hudson, Wiz Khalifa and Coco Jones to LA concert

Drew Baldridge takes Farm Faith Family on tour

The Opry NextStage Class of 2026 will take center stage during CMA Fest

Niall Horan says he feels ‘a sense of pride’ watching what his fellow One Direction bandmates are doing

Music notes: Meghan Trainor, Adam Lambert and more

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