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Chappell Roan almost canceled 2025 US tour due to mental health issues

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Chappell Roan had a great 2025, releasing two singles, playing festivals worldwide, doing a series of pop-up shows in the U.S., attending the Met Ball and winning a Grammy. But in a newsletter to fans, she reveals that some of those events were nearly... Read More.

Will Smith sued by former tour member for wrongful termination, sexual harassment

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

A former violinist and crew member for Will Smith is suing the actor and rapper, as well as his touring company, for wrongful termination and sexual harassment, claims that Smith's lawyer is denying.Brian King Joseph, who toured with Smith in 2025, alleged in a... Read More.

Kelsea Ballerini’s done talking about her personal life as she reunites with Chase Stokes

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

After lots of online speculation, Kelsea Ballerini and actor Chase Stokes are officially back together. "Messy year for the heart, messy year for the outside coming in, messy year for the way it became an out of our hands portrayal of it," Kelsea shared... Read More.

Peter Gabriel announces new album, ‘o/i’

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Peter Gabriel is starting the new year with new music.The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced he'll release the new album o/i this year, which is the follow up to 2023's i/o.Like i/o, Gabriel plans to release a new song from... Read More.

Get your first look at Sabrina Carpenter & Seth Rogen in ‘The Muppet Show’

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

It's time to get things started on the return of the most sensational, inspirational, celebrational, Muppetational TV show ever.In celebration of the 50th anniversary of its original launch in 1976, The Muppet Show returns Feb. 4 for a "special event" on Disney+ and ABC.... Read More.

David Bowie, Michael Jackson and more featured on ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 soundtrack

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Songs from David Bowie, Michael Jackson and more appear on Stranger Things: Soundtrack from the Netflix Series, Season 5, which is now available via digital outlets.The collection features 14 songs, including tracks from Volume 1 and Volume 2 of season... Read More.

FBI says it thwarted potential New Year’s terror attack ‘directly inspired’ by ISIS

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The FBI said it "thwarted a potential" New Year's Eve terror attack in North Carolina."The subject was directly inspired to act by ISIS," the FBI said in a post on X."Thanks to our great partners for working with us and undoubtedly saving... Read More.

Fivio Foreign reveals plan to enter rehab in 2026

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

New year, better Fivio Foreign. At least, that's what the rapper is aiming for.He announced on New Year's Eve that he'll soon be checking himself into a rehabilitation center. "I wanna let y'all know, with the help of my team, my wife, my family,... Read More.

Jelly Roll reveals 275-pound weight loss in new cover story

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

Jelly Roll is opening up about shedding 275 pounds and the motivation behind his major weight loss.The "Beautifully Broken" singer-songwriter is the latest cover star of Men's Health,... Read More.

On This Day, Jan. 2, 1969: The Beatles began work on their final studio album, ‘Let it Be’

Friday, January 2 by ABC News

On This Day, Jan. 2, 1969...The Beatles began rehearsals for what would wind up being their final studio album together, Let It Be.Rehearsals took place at Twickenham Film Studios and were marred by tension within the band, which was captured on film as cameras... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Chappell Roan almost canceled 2025 US tour due to mental health issues

Will Smith sued by former tour member for wrongful termination, sexual harassment

Kelsea Ballerini’s done talking about her personal life as she reunites with Chase Stokes

Peter Gabriel announces new album, ‘o/i’

Get your first look at Sabrina Carpenter & Seth Rogen in ‘The Muppet Show’

David Bowie, Michael Jackson and more featured on ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 soundtrack

FBI says it thwarted potential New Year’s terror attack ‘directly inspired’ by ISIS

Fivio Foreign reveals plan to enter rehab in 2026

Jelly Roll reveals 275-pound weight loss in new cover story

On This Day, Jan. 2, 1969: The Beatles began work on their final studio album, ‘Let it Be’

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