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Study finds Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ is the UK’s ultimate karaoke song

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

Everybody who loves karaoke has a go-to song, and apparently in the U.K. one Bon Jovi tune hails above all others.A new study, commissioned by the telecommunications company Vodafone Three, finds that the New Jersey rockers’ #1 hit “Livin’ on a Prayer” is the U.K.'s ultimate... Read More.

How the resurgence of vinyl led Blake Shelton to call his album ‘For Recreational Use Only’

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

Blake Shelton is "fired up" about his latest radio single, "Stay Country or Die Tryin'."In fact, he believes the follow-up to his 30th #1, "Texas," is a song that can hold its own with some of his best-loved hits."I... Read More.

‘Duke & Roya’ cast talk collaborating, sensitively portraying war-torn Kabul in off-Broadway play

Wednesday, July 23 by ABC News

Two worlds come together in the off-Broadway play Duke & Roya, a love story between American rapper Duke (Jay Ellis) and his Afghan interpreter Roya (Stephanie Nur). With the play set in the heart of war-torn Kabul, the cast credits writer... Read More.

Music notes: Maroon 5, Charli XCX and more

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

In addition to LISA, who joins them on "Priceless," Maroon 5 has revealed features on their upcoming album, Love is Like. Lil Wayne joins the band on the album's title track, while rapper Sexyy Red is included on the song "I Like It." Following... Read More.

Derek Hough, wife Hayley Erbert Hough announce they are expecting

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

Derek Hough and his wife, Hayley Erbert Hough, are going to be parents.The couple announced the news with an Instagram video Tuesday."We can't believe the biggest thing to happen to us could be so small," Erbert Hough wrote in the caption of the... Read More.

Sam Smith to release new song ‘To Be Free’

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

Sam Smith is returning on Thursday with new music.Sam wrote on Instagram Tuesday, "To Be Free. Thursday, 5pm BST / 12pm ET. ... It’s one vocal and guitar take from start to finish, made complete by the beautiful injection of the incredible... Read More.

Erik Menendez in hospital, diagnosed with serious medical condition: Family

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

Erik Menendez, 54, is in the hospital and has been diagnosed with a serious medical condition, his family confirmed to ABC News.The condition has not been disclosed.Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced in May to 50 years to life in prison, which makes them... Read More.

Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and John Legend returning to ‘The Voice’ next year

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

Kelly Clarkson is coming back to NBC's The Voice in 2026.The singing competition announced Tuesday that for spring 2026 — season 29, if you can believe it — Kelly will return as a coach alongside Adam Levine and John Legend.... Read More.

The Weeknd headlining NYC’s annual Global Citizen Festival

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

The Weeknd is headlining this year's Global Citizen Festival, the advocacy organization announced on Tuesday. He'll take the stage at Central Park's Great Lawn in New York City on Sept. 27, following performances by Tyla, Mariah the Scientist, Ayra Starr and fellow headliner Shakira.The Weeknd's set will mark seven... Read More.

Nashville notes: Luke Combs is ‘Back’ + Ian Munsick’s Cheyenne feat

Tuesday, July 22 by ABC News

Old Dominion's new radio single is "Making Good Time" from their new album, Barbara, which arrives Aug. 22.Luke Combs' new song, "Back in the Saddle," comes out on Friday, along with its accompanying music video.Ian Munsick made history on... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Study finds Bon Jovi’s ‘Livin’ on a Prayer’ is the UK’s ultimate karaoke song

How the resurgence of vinyl led Blake Shelton to call his album ‘For Recreational Use Only’

‘Duke & Roya’ cast talk collaborating, sensitively portraying war-torn Kabul in off-Broadway play

Music notes: Maroon 5, Charli XCX and more

Derek Hough, wife Hayley Erbert Hough announce they are expecting

Sam Smith to release new song ‘To Be Free’

Erik Menendez in hospital, diagnosed with serious medical condition: Family

Kelly Clarkson, Adam Levine and John Legend returning to ‘The Voice’ next year

The Weeknd headlining NYC’s annual Global Citizen Festival

Nashville notes: Luke Combs is ‘Back’ + Ian Munsick’s Cheyenne feat

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