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Myles Smith says scaling up to stadiums has been ‘an insane journey’ but ‘such a privilege’

Monday, July 7 by ABC News

Joseph Okpako/WireImageAfter completing a headlining tour earlier this year, Myles Smith is in the middle of his gig as the opening act for Ed Sheeran's summer stadium tour. Compared to where he was last year, the "Stargazing" singer has scaled up his live performances by a pretty... Read More.

New biography of The Band’s Richard Manuel reveals his ‘critical part’ in the group’s success

Monday, July 7 by ABC News

Schiffer PublishingThe Band's Richard Manuel is the subject of a new biography, Richard Manuel: His Life and Music, from the Hawks and Bob Dylan to The Band.One of The Band's three main vocalists, as well as pianist, occasional drummer and sometime Read More.

Jackson Dean’s near-miss with Hank Williams Jr. left him longing for more

Monday, July 7 by ABC News

Disney/Tanner YeagerIf Jackson Dean reminds you of some of country music's biggest legends, it's no accident, because he considers them some of his greatest heroes and role models."I’d have loved to have met Johnny Cash," the "Don't Come Lookin'" hitmaker says. "Johnny Cash’s influence... Read More.

Cory Hardrict talks return to ‘The Chi,’ says ‘people are gonna really dig’ storyline

Monday, July 7 by ABC News

Paramount+Cory Hardrict is back for season 7 of The Chi. His character, Dante, made his return in episode five to officiate the wedding for Dom (LaLa Anthony) and Jamal (Vic Mensa) after receiving his online certification.It's a far cry from his initial introduction as an independent rapper and client... Read More.

Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall over South Carolina with 50 mph winds

Sunday, July 6 by ABC News

An ABC News graphic shows flood watches for Tropical Storm Chantal as of 5 a.m. on Sunday, July 6, 2025.Tropical Storm Chantal made landfall at about 4 a.m. on Sunday near Litchfield Beach, South Carolina, according to the National Hurricane Center.As of 8 a.m.... Read More.

Texas flooding timeline: How rapidly rising waters killed dozens

Sunday, July 6 by ABC News

Photo by Eric Vryn/Getty ImagesHeavy rain poured over parts of central Texas, dumping more than a month's worth of rain for places like San Angelo, killing at least 43 people.Dangerous amounts of rain caused dangerous flash flooding in parts of Texas, destroying homes and... Read More.

Tropical storm warnings extended up to North Carolina as Chantal approaches

Saturday, July 5 by ABC News

ABC News(SURF CITY, NC) -- Tropical storm warnings have been extended up to Surf City, North Carolina, as Tropical Storm Chantal is offshore from the southeastern U.S. on Saturday, according to the National Hurricane Center.The storm has maximum sustained wind of up to 45... Read More.

‘Came at night’: Texas officials say they were caught off guard by deadly rainstorms, flooding

Saturday, July 5 by ABC News

(AUSTIN) -- The deadly floods that struck Texas on the 4th of July caught local officials off guard as the torrential rains caused the Guadalupe River to rise to near-historic levels in a matter of minutes, officials said at a press conference Saturday.A Flood... Read More.

Timeline: Catastrophic flooding in Texas claims the lives of 27

Saturday, July 5 by ABC News

(AUSTIN) -- Heavy rain poured over parts of central Texas, dumping more than a month's worth of rain for places like San Angelo, killing at least 27 people.Dangerous amounts of rain caused dangerous flash flooding in parts of Texas, destroying homes and cars on... Read More.

Actor Julian McMahon dies at 56

Saturday, July 5 by ABC News

Australian-American actor Julian McMahon has passed away at the age of 56, his wife Kelly McMahon announced Friday morning.McMahon died peacefully on July 2, 2025, in Clearwater, Florida, following a private battle with cancer, according to a statement from Kelly shared with Good Morning... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Myles Smith says scaling up to stadiums has been ‘an insane journey’ but ‘such a privilege’

New biography of The Band’s Richard Manuel reveals his ‘critical part’ in the group’s success

Jackson Dean’s near-miss with Hank Williams Jr. left him longing for more

Cory Hardrict talks return to ‘The Chi,’ says ‘people are gonna really dig’ storyline

Tropical Storm Chantal makes landfall over South Carolina with 50 mph winds

Texas flooding timeline: How rapidly rising waters killed dozens

Tropical storm warnings extended up to North Carolina as Chantal approaches

‘Came at night’: Texas officials say they were caught off guard by deadly rainstorms, flooding

Timeline: Catastrophic flooding in Texas claims the lives of 27

Actor Julian McMahon dies at 56

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