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Verzuz to return with showdown between Cash Money and No Limit record labels

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

After three years of hiatus, Verzuz is set to make a comeback. The platform, which celebrates the discographies of artists in the culture, will return at ComplexCon 2025. Creators Timbaland and Swizz Beatz announced the news Wednesday, revealing the first showdown will be between labels... Read More.

Totally Tubular Festival announces December East Coast shows

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Four new shows have been announced for the Totally Tubular Festival, celebrating new wave music of the '80s.The fest, which launched in 2024 and also hit the U.S. last summer, is coming to the East Coast in December. A Flock Of Seagulls, Men Without... Read More.

‘I ain’t dead yet!’: Dolly Parton posts video reassuring fans worried about her health

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Dolly Parton posted a video to Instagram on Wednesday reassuring fans she is doing "OK" amid concern for her health."I ain’t dead yet!" she captioned the video, where she spoke to fans directly.The message comes after Frieda Parton, her sister, on Tuesday... Read More.

Sabrina Carpenter keeps it clean during Grand Ole Opry debut

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Sabrina Carpenter is racking up the country bucket list items. After duetting with Dolly Parton last year, she sang with Shania Twain at the Austin City Limits festival on Oct. 4. Now she's made her debut on Nashville's Grand Ole Opry, the iconic country... Read More.

‘The Buccaneers’ renewed for season 3 at Apple TV+

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

The Buccaneers is coming back for season 3.Apple TV+ has renewed the romantic drama series for a third season. The streaming service made the announcement on Wednesday. The Buccaneers is based on Edith Wharton's unfinished final novel. The series' creator,... Read More.

Final escaped New Orleans inmate in custody following ‘brief stand-off’: Police

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

(NEW ORLEANS) -- The last of 10 inmates who had been on the lam following a New Orleans jailbreak in May has been captured, police said Wednesday.Derrick Groves, 28, was apprehended in Atlanta following a "brief stand-off," Louisiana State Police said.This is a developing... Read More.

Connecticut mom to appear in court for allegedly attempting to poison man with antifreeze in wine: Police

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

(RIDGEFIELD, Conn.) -- A Connecticut mother is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday after she was charged with allegedly attempting to poison a man with whom she shares a child by putting antifreeze in his wine at his home in Ridgefield, according to... Read More.

Darius Rucker’s ready to tie the knot with girlfriend Emily Deahl

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Darius Rucker has gotten down on one knee and popped the question. The country star and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman announced his engagement to girlfriend Emily Deahl on Instagram, along with photos of him barefoot making the proposal."Thank you for showing me a... Read More.

Domino’s collaborates with Shaboozey for new jingle

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Domino's is debuting a new brand refresh complete with bolder colors, modern design and an updated sound, thanks to the musical talents of Shaboozey, whom the pizza chain enlisted to record a catchy new jingle."Pizza is that one food that brings everyone together... Read More.

Queen named UK’s most played rock act of the 21st century

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

Queen has been named the U.K.’s most played rock act of the 21st century by the music rights organization PPL.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers earned the honor with 400 million seconds, or the equivalent of 12 1/2 years, of continuous play on U.K.... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Verzuz to return with showdown between Cash Money and No Limit record labels

Totally Tubular Festival announces December East Coast shows

‘I ain’t dead yet!’: Dolly Parton posts video reassuring fans worried about her health

Sabrina Carpenter keeps it clean during Grand Ole Opry debut

‘The Buccaneers’ renewed for season 3 at Apple TV+

Final escaped New Orleans inmate in custody following ‘brief stand-off’: Police

Connecticut mom to appear in court for allegedly attempting to poison man with antifreeze in wine: Police

Darius Rucker’s ready to tie the knot with girlfriend Emily Deahl

Domino’s collaborates with Shaboozey for new jingle

Queen named UK’s most played rock act of the 21st century

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