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Deep thoughts about the ACM Awards with Chris Stapleton

Wednesday, May 13 by ABC News

Leave it to Chris Stapleton to wax philosophical about country music awards shows. Of course, he does know a thing or two about the topic, since he's the most-nominated male artist at Sunday's 61st ACMs, with a chance to take home six more trophies.... Read More.

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host for third consecutive year

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

Conan O'Brien will be reprising his hosting duties at the Oscars next year. At Disney Upfront 2026 on Tuesday, Good Morning America co-anchor Robin Roberts announced that the Emmy Award-winning television host, writer, producer and comedian will return for the 99th Oscars.Raj Kapoor and... Read More.

Savannah Bananas’ Jackson Olson joins ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 35

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

Savannah Bananas second baseman and social media personality Jackson Olson is trading the baseball field for the dance floor.Olson has officially joined Season 35 of Dancing with the Stars as a celebrity contestant, ABC announced during Disney's Upfront presentation on Tuesday.The internet creator and... Read More.

Teyana Taylor to perform at 2026 American Music Awards

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

The 2026 American Music Awards will feature an Escape Room, courtesy of Teyana Taylor. She's been announced as one of the event's performers and is set to take the stage with a medley of songs from the album.Teyana joins a lineup featuring Hootie &... Read More.

RAYE cast in crime drama ‘Lineage’

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

RAYE is having quite the moment right now: She's got a sold-out tour, a hit single with "Where Is My Husband!," an American Music Awards nomination, an upcoming stint opening for Bruno Mars and now her first acting role.A rep for the singer confirms... Read More.

Music notes: *NSYNC, Taylor Swift and more

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

"Bye Bye Bye"? More like "Rye, Rye, Rye" - and maybe some bourbon, too. *NSYNC's Lance Bass and Joey Fatone are co-hosting E!'s Cocktail Wars, a reality competition show featuring bartenders going head to head as... Read More.

9/11 Memorial & Museum adding 7th moment of silence for victims of 9/11 illnesses

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The 9/11 Memorial & Museum announced Tuesday it will add a seventh moment of silence at this year's 25th commemoration ceremony to honor those who have died of illnesses related to their time at or near the World Trade Center... Read More.

Appeals court temporarily pauses order that declared Trump’s global 10% tariffs unlawful

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court on Tuesday temporarily paused a lower court order that declared President Donald Trump's global 10% tariffs are unlawful. In an unsigned decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit issued an administrative stay of Read More.

Man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music pleads guilty

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

Kelvin Evans, the man accused of stealing unreleased Beyoncé music in Atlanta, pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday, avoiding an impending trial.During the hearing, Evans accepted responsibility and was sentenced to five years, with two years to be served in custody and the remaining... Read More.

Alicia Keys celebrates 25 years of ‘Songs in A Minor’ with ‘American Idol’ performance, anniversary release

Tuesday, May 12 by ABC News

Alicia Keys celebrated the milestone 25th anniversary of her debut album, Songs in A Minor, on the season finale of American Idol Monday. The singer, who served as mentor on the episode, returned to the show and performed the album cuts "Fallin'" alongside RAYE... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Deep thoughts about the ACM Awards with Chris Stapleton

Conan O’Brien to return as Oscars host for third consecutive year

Savannah Bananas’ Jackson Olson joins ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 35

Teyana Taylor to perform at 2026 American Music Awards

RAYE cast in crime drama ‘Lineage’

Music notes: *NSYNC, Taylor Swift and more

9/11 Memorial & Museum adding 7th moment of silence for victims of 9/11 illnesses

Appeals court temporarily pauses order that declared Trump’s global 10% tariffs unlawful

Man accused of stealing Beyoncé’s unreleased music pleads guilty

Alicia Keys celebrates 25 years of ‘Songs in A Minor’ with ‘American Idol’ performance, anniversary release

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