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Lorde says Charli XCXs Brat threw down the gauntlet, helped inspire her new album

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

Lorde popped back into the world's consciousness last year when she teamed up with Charli XCX for their "Girl, so confusing" remix. Now she's revealed that Charli's album Brat helped to inspire her new album, Virgin, which is due out June... Read More.

On This Day, May 1, 1966: The Beatles played what would be their final scheduled live UK show

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

On This Day, May 1, 1966 ...The Beatles performed a 15-minute set at the New Musical Express Annual Poll-Winners All-Star Concert at the Empire Pool in London.The performance, which took place in front of about 10,000 people, wound up being the band’s final scheduled... Read More.

Trisha Yearwood looks in The Mirror for first new album in six years

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

Trisha Yearwood's first new album in six years, The Mirror, will arrive July 18.In more than three decades of making music, it's the first one she's co-produced and had a hand in writing every song. "Creating this music has been one of the most rewarding... Read More.

Hundreds of flights canceled amid severe weather, flash flooding threats

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Severe weather and flash flooding continue to threaten much of the central and eastern U.S. on Thursday, disrupting Americans' travel plans.More than 900 flights were halted across the U.S. on Wednesday, with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport hit the hardest with... Read More.

George Clooney, Sarah Snook among 2025 Tony Award nominations

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

George Clooney, Sarah Snook and Bob Odenkirk are among this year's nominees at the 78th annual Tony Awards.The nominations for the 2025 Tonys were announced on Thursday by previous winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce.Clooney earned his first Tony nomination for his Broadway... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen shares Tracks II cut Faithless from unreleased movie soundtrack

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen is sharing another song from his upcoming box set, Tracks II: The Lost Albums.The latest is "Faithless," the title track from a previously unreleased film soundtrack for a movie that never got made. The 11-song album was recorded between Springsteen’s... Read More.

Baseball fan in critical condition after fall from bleachers at Pittsburghs PNC Park

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

(PITTSBURGH) -- A baseball fan is in critical condition after falling from the bleachers onto the field during the seventh inning of the Pirates-Cubs game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night, officials said.The man, who fell approximately 20 feet, was treated immediately... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 4/30/25

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Wednesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONWarriors 116, Rockets 131Timberwolves 103, Lakers 96NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBlues 3, Jets 5Canadians 1, Capitals 4Panters 6, Lightning 3MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLCardinals 6, Reds 0Tigers 7, Astros 4Braves 1, Rockies 2Marlins 7, Dodgers 12Angels 3, Mariners... Read More.

Ed Sheeran, ROSÉ, Tate McRae, RAYE and more featured on soundtrack for new Brad Pitt film F1

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

The soundtrack for the new Brad Pitt racing-themed film F1 is super-charged with superstar artists.F1 THE ALBUM features new songs by Ed Sheeran, Tate McRae, ROSÉ, Madison Beer, RAYE, Roddy Rich, Sexyy Red and even country star Chris Stapleton, as well as "Read More.

Ukraine, Russia react to controversial US minerals sharing deal

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The U.S. and Ukrainian governments touted the signing of a controversial minerals sharing deal as a launchpad for expansive bilateral economic cooperation -- and as a signal of America's long-term investment in a free Ukraine.American and Ukrainian representatives signed the accord in... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Lorde says Charli XCXs Brat threw down the gauntlet, helped inspire her new album

On This Day, May 1, 1966: The Beatles played what would be their final scheduled live UK show

Trisha Yearwood looks in The Mirror for first new album in six years

Hundreds of flights canceled amid severe weather, flash flooding threats

George Clooney, Sarah Snook among 2025 Tony Award nominations

Bruce Springsteen shares Tracks II cut Faithless from unreleased movie soundtrack

Baseball fan in critical condition after fall from bleachers at Pittsburghs PNC Park

Scoreboard roundup — 4/30/25

Ed Sheeran, ROSÉ, Tate McRae, RAYE and more featured on soundtrack for new Brad Pitt film F1

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