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Federal court rules against attempt to withhold Endangered Species Act protections from Joshua tree

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK CITY) -- A federal court in California sided with environmentalists, striking down a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) attempt to withhold protections for the Joshua tree under the Endangered Species Act.The Central District of California ruled on Monday that the FWS... Read More.

Maya Hawke joins The Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping as Wiress

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

The upcoming Hunger Games film Sunrise on the Reaping has found its next star.Maya Hawke will play Wiress in the film, Lionsgate announced on Wednesday.Wiress is a former Hunger Games champion who serves as a mentor for the District 12 tributes. An older... Read More.

Charli XCX releasing party 4 u video to mark 5th anniversary of How Im Feeling Now

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

Following Charli XCX's sets at Coachella, her song "party 4 u" has been having a moment on TikTok. On Wednesday Charli announced that she'll be blessing fans with a video for the... Read More.

Steve Perry teams with Willie Nelson for new version of Journey’s ‘Faithfully’

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

Former Journey frontman Steve Perry has teamed with legendary country crooner Willie Nelson for a new version of the Journey power ballad "Faithfully."The reimagined take on the song is being released in conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid, for... Read More.

Nearly 40 years after Eurovision Song Contest win, Céline Dion sends video to this years competition

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

In 1988, Céline Dion won the Eurovision Song Contest, representing Switzerland and singing her song "Ne Partez Pas Sans Moi," which means "Don't Leave Without Me." And because this year's contest is also being held in Switzerland, Céline sent along Read More.

Dustin Lynch is throwing a free pool party + show during CMA Fest

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

The Pool Situation's getting even more serious for Dustin Lynch.For the third year in a row, Dustin will put on a Nashville version of his popular pool party during CMA Fest. What's even better? It's free.The 18+ event will... Read More.

Cassie recounts 2016 violent encounter with Sean Diddy Combs

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing.Cassie Ventura, the ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs, has taken the witness stand again following a dramatic day of testimony on Tuesday.Her testimony Wednesday returned to March 5,... Read More.

Venezuelan toddler who was kept in US after parents were deported is returned to Venezuela

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Venezuelan 2-year-old who was kept in U.S. government custody after her parents were deported has been returned to Venezuela.In a video posted to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's YouTube page, Maduro is seen greeting the toddler upon the toddler's return.The toddler, Maikelys... Read More.

The streaming service Max is changing its name back to HBO Max

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

Call me by my former name.Warner Bros. Discovery is changing the name of its streaming service yet again.The streaming platform originally launched with the name HBO Max in 2020. In a much-discussed move, executives decided to ditch the "HBO" and change the name... Read More.

Rihanna to release new song Friend of Mine for upcoming Smurfs movie

Wednesday, May 14 by ABC News

Feeling blue? News of Rihanna's new song may just put you in a better mood. From the soundtrack of the upcoming movie Smurfs, "Friend of Mine" is set to arrive Friday. Snippets of the song were featured in the latest Read More.

Author: ABC News

Federal court rules against attempt to withhold Endangered Species Act protections from Joshua tree

Maya Hawke joins The Hunger Games prequel Sunrise on the Reaping as Wiress

Charli XCX releasing party 4 u video to mark 5th anniversary of How Im Feeling Now

Steve Perry teams with Willie Nelson for new version of Journey’s ‘Faithfully’

Nearly 40 years after Eurovision Song Contest win, Céline Dion sends video to this years competition

Dustin Lynch is throwing a free pool party + show during CMA Fest

Cassie recounts 2016 violent encounter with Sean Diddy Combs

Venezuelan toddler who was kept in US after parents were deported is returned to Venezuela

The streaming service Max is changing its name back to HBO Max

Rihanna to release new song Friend of Mine for upcoming Smurfs movie

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