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1 dead in Washington state flooding as levee breach prompts evacuations

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- At least one person is dead in Washington as flash flooding hits the state, prompting evacuation orders in some areas, officials saidA 33-year-old male driver was removed from a vehicle that was "completely submerged in water" at around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday,... Read More.

Nelly’s Black and White Ball: Scholarships, awards and hometown celebration in St. Louis

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

Nelly hosted his annual Black and White Ball on Sunday in St. Louis, celebrating his hometown while raising funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and scholarships for students at Harris-Stowe State University.The black-tie event featured the presentation of a Disney World trip to 4-year-old Make-A-Wish... Read More.

Move over Luke Combs & Garth Brooks, Morgan Wallen is the bestselling country artist of all time

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

Morgan Wallen is now the top-selling country artist of all time, according to the Recording Industry Association of America.The latest numbers from the RIAA show Morgan has sold 239.5 million singles and 26 million albums, for a total of 265.5 million units. That makes... Read More.

Foreigner announces new tour dates with Lou Gramm

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

Foreigner has announced some new 2026 tour dates with original frontman Lou Gramm.The band is set to reunite with Gramm for a string of Florida shows that kick off April 17 in St. Augustine, wrapping April 23 in Key West.Foreigner played several dates with... Read More.

Teyana Taylor shares how culinary school has kept her grounded

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

Teyana Taylor wears many hats, but cooking has become her calm amid the chaos. Speaking with Oscar Isaac for Variety's Actors on Actors issue, she shared how culinary school keeps her grounded - even if it initially felt overwhelming."It's actually... Read More.

Lineup for Billy Joel ‘Music Of’ concert announced

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

Billy Joel is going to be the focus of New York City entrepreneur Michael Dorf's annual Music Of concert series, and the lineup of artists celebrating Joel has just been announced.This year's concert is March 12 at Carnegie Hall, with a lineup that includes... Read More.

Rob Reiner’s son named suspect in parents’ murder, case to be presented to DA

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of renowned director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer, is accused of killing his parents, and the case against him will be presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for filing consideration on Tuesday, according to... Read More.

On This Day, Dec. 16, 1989: Billy Joel hits #1 with ‘Storm Front’

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 16, 1989...Billy Joel hit #1 on the Billboard 200 chart with his 11th studio album, Storm Front.The album featured Joel's third #1 single, "We Didn't Start the Fire," along with the top-10 single "I Go To Extremes" and the top-40... Read More.

Report: Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey planning ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ revival in London

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

Could Ariana Grande and her Wicked co-star Jonathan Bailey reunite onstage in London?Deadline reports the two actors are making plans to co-star in a revival of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine's Sunday in the Park with George, slated for a... Read More.

‘General Hospital’ star Genie Francis remembers late co-star Anthony Geary

Tuesday, December 16 by ABC News

General Hospital actress Genie Francis is remembering her late co-star Anthony Geary, who died Sunday at the age of 78. Francis and Geary famously starred as Laura and Luke Spencer in the long-running soap opera for 37 years."Tony was a very warm person, very... Read More.

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1 dead in Washington state flooding as levee breach prompts evacuations

Nelly’s Black and White Ball: Scholarships, awards and hometown celebration in St. Louis

Move over Luke Combs & Garth Brooks, Morgan Wallen is the bestselling country artist of all time

Foreigner announces new tour dates with Lou Gramm

Teyana Taylor shares how culinary school has kept her grounded

Lineup for Billy Joel ‘Music Of’ concert announced

Rob Reiner’s son named suspect in parents’ murder, case to be presented to DA

On This Day, Dec. 16, 1989: Billy Joel hits #1 with ‘Storm Front’

Report: Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey planning ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ revival in London

‘General Hospital’ star Genie Francis remembers late co-star Anthony Geary

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