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KISS announced as one of this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

President Donald Trump announced this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees Wednesday, with KISS among the artists being recognized.Trump made the announcement during a press conference. “I Will Survive” singer Gloria Gaynor, actor Sylvester Stallone, Phantom of the Opera star Michael Crawford and country legend George Strait also make up the 49th class of Kennedy Center Honorees."They’re great... Read More.

Elton John hosting online charity competition ‘Style Icon’

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Elton John, reality competition host? Well, sort of.Elton, his husband David Furnish and their pal Charlotte Tilbury, of the makeup line of the same name, are teaming up to host an online competition called Style Icon. Here's how it works: Go to Read More.

Leonardo DiCaprio says he felt ’emotionally’ in his 30s when he turned 50

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Leonardo DiCaprio doesn't feel a day over 32, let alone 50.The actor, who celebrated his 50th birthday last November, spoke to director Paul Thomas Anderson for Esquire's Mavericks of Hollywood issue, which was released Wednesday.In the interview, Anderson asked DiCaprio, "If you didn’t know how old you... Read More.

Appeals court ruling will let Trump administration cut billions in foreign aid

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court has reversed a lower court's ruling, clearing the way for the Trump administration to cut billions in foreign aid funding this year.In a 2-1 decision Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit overruled a lower... Read More.

City of Boston to honor New Edition with official day + street

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

New Edition will be honored in Boston for their impact on the city and the music industry in celebration of their 42nd anniversary. Mayor Michelle Wu announced Tuesday that the R&B group will be celebrated with a community block party and the official declaration of Aug. 30... Read More.

Six originals, Randy Houser + Hannah McFarland: Riley Green’s deluxe additions

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

After teasing fans with the news on Tuesday, it's official: The deluxe version of Riley Green's Don't Mind If I Do will arrive Aug. 29. The expanded edition of the 2024 album adds six new songs to the record's 18 original tracks: "Make It Rain,"... Read More.

Timothée Chalamet takes on the world of table tennis in ‘Marty Supreme’ teaser trailer

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Timothée Chalamet is a ping-pong prodigy in the official teaser trailer for Marty Supreme.A24 released the teaser trailer for the upcoming movie on Wednesday.Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, "a young man with a dream no one respects," who "goes to hell and back in pursuit of greatness," according... Read More.

David Byrne explains why he won’t be reuniting with Talking Heads

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

David Byrne reunited with his Talking Heads bandmates in 2023 to promote the rerelease of their 1984 concert film, Stop Making Sense, but anyone holding out hope for a reunion tour will be disappointed.In an interview with Rolling Stone, Byrne says... Read More.

Olivia Rodrigo ‘seemed like a real person,’ says her Governors Ball guest star David Byrne

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Olivia Rodrigo surprised the crowd during her performance at New York's Governors Ball in June when she brought out a special guest: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer David Byrne of the band Talking Heads. Now, Byrne tells Rolling Stone how that moment came... Read More.

Search underway for man dropped off by ride share in Rocky Mountain National Park

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo.) -- Rocky Mountain Park Rangers are searching for a 23-year-old Nebraska man who went missing in the Colorado park after he was dropped off there by a ride share service last week, the National Park Service (NPS) said.Blake Kieckhafer... Read More.

Author: ABC News

KISS announced as one of this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees

Elton John hosting online charity competition ‘Style Icon’

Leonardo DiCaprio says he felt ’emotionally’ in his 30s when he turned 50

Appeals court ruling will let Trump administration cut billions in foreign aid

City of Boston to honor New Edition with official day + street

Six originals, Randy Houser + Hannah McFarland: Riley Green’s deluxe additions

Timothée Chalamet takes on the world of table tennis in ‘Marty Supreme’ teaser trailer

David Byrne explains why he won’t be reuniting with Talking Heads

Olivia Rodrigo ‘seemed like a real person,’ says her Governors Ball guest star David Byrne

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