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Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga producer invited to become members of the Academy

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

Now that Ariana Grande has been nominated for an Oscar, shouldn't she be able to vote on them?She's one of 534 people who have just been "invited to membership" by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences this year. If she accepts, she'll get... Read More.

Grahame Lesh & Friends to celebrate 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead with San Francisco concert series

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

While Dead & Company are playing three nights in San Francisco in August to mark the Grateful Dead’s 60th anniversary, those won’t be the only shows celebrating the band’s enduring legacy.Grahame Lesh & Friends are set to host a three-night concert series, The Heart of Town,... Read More.

Pretenders to reissue their 1987 compilation, The Singles

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

The Pretenders are set to reissue their greatest hits collection.The Chrissie Hynde-led band will rerelease their 1987 compilation, The Singles, on two-LP and CD with remastered audio on Aug. 15.The 16-track album features Pretenders classics like "Brass in Pocket," "Back on the Chain Gang," "Talk of... Read More.

Fall under the spell of Ashley McBrydes Rattlesnake Preacher

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

Ashley McBryde fans have long been listening to "Rattlesnake Preacher" at her live shows, but now you can listen to it at home.The studio version of the "staple in our show since the bar days" is available now, before its national TV... Read More.

Camron wants everyone to take something away from upcoming debut memoir

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

He's shared anecdotes in his music, interviews and podcast, but now, Cam'ron will be telling his story in book form. He announced on Instagram Wednesday that he will release a memoir, courtesy of the $750,000 book deal with publishing powerhouse Simon & Schuster.... Read More.

Zach Tops low-key approach to the big stage at CMA Fest: Not too bored of it yet

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

Even though Zach Top's the ACM new male artist of the year, you might be surprised to find out he hasn't played that many stadiums. You can witness the Washington native in front of one of his biggest crowds so far Thursday night, as the annual CMA... Read More.

Cole Swindells taking Spanish Moss to New York City

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

Cole Swindell's headed to the Big Apple to promote his new album, Spanish Moss, which comes out Friday.He'll perform his new radio single, "We Can Always Move On," Tuesday, July 1 on NBC's Today show, before stopping by ABC... Read More.

Kehlani expresses gratitude for You Should Be Here mixtape: It changed my life

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

It's been a decade since Kehlani released You Should Be Here, and she's grateful for the life-changing mixtape."At the time I recorded it, I was just a hungry 19-year-old trying to follow up the splash that my first project made, trying to get my emotions down,... Read More.

Man sentenced to 60 years for murder of Texas college student in random shooting

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

(FORT WORTH, Texas) -- A man was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Thursday for murdering a Texas college student in a random shooting in 2023.Wes Smith, a 21-year-old junior at Texas Christian University, was shot multiple times outside a Fort Worth bar... Read More.

Bob Dylan performs The Times They Are A-Changin for the first time in 15 years

Thursday, June 26 by ABC News

Bob Dylan broke out one of his classic songs in Tennessee Wednesday night for the first time in more than a decade.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer performed a slow version of his 1964 classic "The Times They Are A-Changin'" on piano during... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga producer invited to become members of the Academy

Grahame Lesh & Friends to celebrate 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead with San Francisco concert series

Pretenders to reissue their 1987 compilation, The Singles

Fall under the spell of Ashley McBrydes Rattlesnake Preacher

Camron wants everyone to take something away from upcoming debut memoir

Zach Tops low-key approach to the big stage at CMA Fest: Not too bored of it yet

Cole Swindells taking Spanish Moss to New York City

Kehlani expresses gratitude for You Should Be Here mixtape: It changed my life

Man sentenced to 60 years for murder of Texas college student in random shooting

Bob Dylan performs The Times They Are A-Changin for the first time in 15 years

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