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Music notes: Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and more

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

Podcaster and comedian Marc Maron previously revealed in an interview that he paid $50,000 to license the Taylor Swift song "Bigger Than the Whole Sky" for his latest HBO special, Panicked. Now he's gone one step further and Read More.

Zach Bryan says he ‘will never play’ in Kansas City after feud with Chiefs fan

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

Zach Bryan has declared he will never perform in Kansas City following an online clash with Chiefs fans.The singer, a longtime Philadelphia Eagles supporter, took a jab at the Chiefs, who were defeated by the Eagles in the 2025 Super Bowl earlier this year.Bryan... Read More.

Sophie Turner responds to getting mom-shamed for attending Oasis concert

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

Sophie Turner is responding to a critic who mom-shamed her.The actress, who shares daughters Willa Jonas and Delphine Jonas with ex-husband Joe Jonas, defended herself in a response to an Instagram comment on her post about attending an Oasis concert.Turner shared memories from her evening at the Oasis concert to her Instagram. The... Read More.

Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham tease fans with something coming Wednesday

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham are getting their fans excited for some more news.The pair shared a tease on Instagram featuring a radio playing the song “Don’t Let Me Down Again,” with the caption “Wednesday.”“Don’t Let Me Down Again” was the first single from the Fleetwood Mac stars' only studio... Read More.

Nashville notes: Kathy Mattea’s Opry induction + Tracy Lawrence’s 20th turkey fry

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

Known for hits like "18 Wheels and a Dozen Roses," "Where've You Been" and "Come from the Heart," Grammy winner Kathy Mattea will be inducted as a member of the Grand Ole Opry on Oct. 11. Tracy Lawrence's 20th Mission: Possible turkey fry and benefit concert... Read More.

Gunna releases music video for ‘Just Say Dat’

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

Gunna has released the visual for The Last Wun track “Just Say Dat."Now available to watch on YouTube, the clip finds comedians Desi Banks and Reggie Conquest in an argument that stops when Gunna drives by and eventually makes his rounds with a group of... Read More.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ slays on top of Hot 100; Chappell Roan pulls in at #3

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

When it comes to the Billboard Hot 100, KPop Demon Hunters is "Golden.""Golden," the HUNTER/X song from the hit Netflix animated film, has climbed to #1 on the tally. While credited to HUNTER/X, the song is actually performed by singer/songwriter producer AJAE,... Read More.

Billy Joel’s first ex-wife says her relationship with him is ‘all good’

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

One of the surprises of the HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes is its extensive interview material with Billy's first wife, muse and former manager Elizabeth Weber. Since they divorced in 1982, Billy has gone on to marry three more... Read More.

How to stream Sunday’s Band Together Texas show with Miranda Lambert + Parker McCollum

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

If you can't make it to Austin for Sunday's Band Together Texas concert, you'll be able to stream it online. Organizers Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum will share it on their YouTube and Facebook pages, and it'll be available on nugs.net. The... Read More.

Chris Brown surprises fan with $10K, tickets to Breezy Bowl show and a brand-new car

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

A Chris Brown fan and her mother were recently gifted with the ultimate experience. Influencer Zachery Dereniowski aka MD Motivator teamed with Chris and his daughter Royalty Brown to deliver a multipart prize to the mother-daughter duo.In a recap of the experience,... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo and more

Zach Bryan says he ‘will never play’ in Kansas City after feud with Chiefs fan

Sophie Turner responds to getting mom-shamed for attending Oasis concert

Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham tease fans with something coming Wednesday

Nashville notes: Kathy Mattea’s Opry induction + Tracy Lawrence’s 20th turkey fry

Gunna releases music video for ‘Just Say Dat’

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ slays on top of Hot 100; Chappell Roan pulls in at #3

Billy Joel’s first ex-wife says her relationship with him is ‘all good’

How to stream Sunday’s Band Together Texas show with Miranda Lambert + Parker McCollum

Chris Brown surprises fan with $10K, tickets to Breezy Bowl show and a brand-new car

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