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Reba McEntires Trailblazer is making a name for itself

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

Reba McEntire has scored the biggest streaming debut of her nearly half-decade career with "Trailblazer." Her collaboration with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert racked up 2.6 million on-demand streams in its first week out, after she debuted the song while hosting... Read More.

Ciara, June Ambrose and more to be honored at inaugural Black Women in Music Dinner

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

Ciara will be honored for her contributions to music and the role she has played in shaping popular culture. She'll be recognized at The Connie Orlando Foundation's inaugural Black Women in Music Dinner, taking place June 3 in Los Angeles. Stylist and... Read More.

Embattled sheriff suspends reelection campaign in wake of New Orleans jailbreak

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- Embattled Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson announced on Wednesday that she is suspending her reelection campaign a day after she accepted blame for the escape of 10 inmates from the New Orleans jail she oversees.Facing mounting pressure over the mass jailbreak that... Read More.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block FOIA case against DOGE

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration has asked the U.S. Supreme Court for an emergency injunction to block proceedings in a case involving a Freedom of Information request seeking information from the Department of Government Efficiency.The government watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in... Read More.

Spotify predicts tracks by Alex Warren, Benson Boone, Lady Gaga & more will be the songs of the summer

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

If Spotify is right, get ready for a summer of Benson Boone, Alex Warren, Lady Gaga and Charli XCX taking over your playlist.The streaming platform has revealed its annual Read More.

Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen leaving the band, guitarist will replace him

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

On NBC's The Voice Tuesday night, the voice of Foreigner announced he was quitting the band.Kelly Hansen, who's been singing with Foreigner since 2005, is stepping down. He'll be replaced by the band's current guitarist, Luis Maldonado. "After 20... Read More.

On This Day, May 21, 1983: David Bowie hit #1 with Let’s Dance

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

On This Day, May 21, 1983 ...David Bowie hit #1 with "Let’s Dance," the title track of his 15th studio album.The song was co-produced by Chic’s Nile Rodgers and featured a then-unknown Stevie Ray Vaughan on guitar."Let’s Dance" became the first single of Bowie’s... Read More.

Cheers co-stars pay tribute to George Wendt following his death at 76

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

George Wendt's Cheers co-stars are sharing heartfelt tributes following his death at age 76.Wendt's family confirmed the news Tuesday morning, announcing that the actor died peacefully in his sleep at home, according to a statement shared by his representative with ABC News."George was a doting family... Read More.

In brief: IT: Welcome to Derry teaser trailer and more

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

Yellowjackets has been renewed for season 4. Paramount+ with Showtime announced the renewal of the popular series on Tuesday. Chris McCarthy, co-CEO of Paramount Global and president of Showtime/MTV entertainment Studios, said the company was thrilled to renew the coming-of-age survival drama show... Read More.

Lady Gaga wins Sports Emmy, now one away from an EGOT

Wednesday, May 21 by ABC News

Lady Gaga has added an Emmy to her list of awards, bringing her one step closer to an EGOT.Gaga's win was a Sports Emmy in the category of outstanding music direction, for her performance of "Hold... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Reba McEntires Trailblazer is making a name for itself

Ciara, June Ambrose and more to be honored at inaugural Black Women in Music Dinner

Embattled sheriff suspends reelection campaign in wake of New Orleans jailbreak

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block FOIA case against DOGE

Spotify predicts tracks by Alex Warren, Benson Boone, Lady Gaga & more will be the songs of the summer

Foreigner lead singer Kelly Hansen leaving the band, guitarist will replace him

On This Day, May 21, 1983: David Bowie hit #1 with Let’s Dance

Cheers co-stars pay tribute to George Wendt following his death at 76

In brief: IT: Welcome to Derry teaser trailer and more

Lady Gaga wins Sports Emmy, now one away from an EGOT

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