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Kenny Chesney books a return to Sphere Las Vegas in 2026

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

Kenny Chesney will return to Sphere Las Vegas in 2026, booking five shows that start June 19 and run through June 27. Even if you were there as he became the first country artist to headline the innovative venue earlier this year, the new concerts... Read More.

Navigating new land: The world of Catan coming to Netflix

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

The Settlers of Catan has forged a new alliance: the popular board game is being adapted into Netflix programming.Asmodee, the company responsible for games like Ticket to Ride and Exploding Kittens, has partnered with Netflix to bring the world of Catan to the small screen via scripted and unscripted... Read More.

Mariah Carey is the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

In September, Mariah Carey won the MTV Video Vanguard Award. Now she's set to receive another prestigious honor in January.Two nights before the Grammy Awards, Mariah will be honored as the MusiCares Person of the Year at a gala benefit... Read More.

Hear Dan + Shay’s rush-released Taylor Swift cover

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

As if there weren't enough Taylor Swift songs around right now, Dan + Shay have rush-released a cover of one of her tunes due to fan demand.The duo posted a clip of themselves singing an impromptu version of Taylor's "Back to... Read More.

Your first look at Lainey Wilson in ‘Reminders of Him’

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

You can catch a glimpse at Lainey Wilson's first big-screen role in the new trailer for Reminders of Him.Lainey appears about a minute into the clip, meeting the film's main character, Kenna, played by Maika Monroe."What's your trauma?" Lainey's character, Amy, asks. The... Read More.

Tessa Thompson to receive Spotlight Award at Gotham Film Awards for ‘Hedda’ performance

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

Tessa Thompson will be honored at the 2025 Gotham Awards for her titular performance in the upcoming Amazon MGM Studios drama Hedda. She is set to receive the Spotlight Award at the Gotham Film & Media Institute’s 35th annual awards ceremony, taking place Dec. 1 in New... Read More.

Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested for threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries: Police

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An upstate New York man who was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his actions at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 allegedly threatened to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, New York State Police said.Christopher Moynihan, 34, of Clinton, was... Read More.

21 million: Bruno Mars scores the highest-certified song in history

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

Bruno Mars hasn't released any new solo music in years, but his back catalog continues to rack up the streams. In fact, he's just set an all-time record with a 15-year-old song.The Recording Industry Association of America has confirmed that... Read More.

Joe Jonas details how his brothers ‘came together’ for him during divorce

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

Jonas Brothers grace the new digital cover of Esquire, and they also sat down for an installment of the publication's What I've Learned video series. In the chat, the brothers share how... Read More.

Taylor Swift reacts to AJ McLean grooving to mash-up of her song, Backstreet Boy hit

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

Since Taylor Swift released The Life of a Showgirl, people have commented on how some of the songs on the album sound like other songs. Apparently Taylor doesn't mind a comparison, as long as it's being pointed out by a fellow... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Kenny Chesney books a return to Sphere Las Vegas in 2026

Navigating new land: The world of Catan coming to Netflix

Mariah Carey is the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year

Hear Dan + Shay’s rush-released Taylor Swift cover

Your first look at Lainey Wilson in ‘Reminders of Him’

Tessa Thompson to receive Spotlight Award at Gotham Film Awards for ‘Hedda’ performance

Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter arrested for threatening to kill House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries: Police

21 million: Bruno Mars scores the highest-certified song in history

Joe Jonas details how his brothers ‘came together’ for him during divorce

Taylor Swift reacts to AJ McLean grooving to mash-up of her song, Backstreet Boy hit

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