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Assata Shakur, wanted Black Liberation Army member, dies at 78 in Cuba

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Assata Shakur, a Black Liberation Army member who was convicted in the 1973 murder of a New Jersey state trooper, has died in Cuba, where she had to fled to after escaping from prison, Cuban officials said Friday. She was 78.Her... Read More.

Wale producing series about DC-based hitman Wayne ‘Silk’ Perry

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

Wale is shedding light on a different side of D.C. with a new series about real-life hitman Wayne “Silk” Perry, now known as Nkosi Shaka Zulu El. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he's acquired a share in Perry Industries, which owns Perry's life rights, and will help... Read More.

Dustin Lynch brings country electronica ‘Home to You’

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

Dustin Lynch continues to explore the fusion of country and dance with his new track, "Home to You."It's a collab with "twin-brother folktronica duo" MC4D, made up of siblings Matt Drake and Chris Drake.“I’m fired up to finally drop ‘Home To You’ with... Read More.

Foreigner, The Go-Go’s contribute to Spinal Tap tribute album for charity

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

Foreigner and The Go-Go's are among the artists contributing songs to The Majesty of Rock, a digital tribute album to the mock-rock band Spinal Tap.The officially sanctioned album, which also features contributions from Soul Asylum, Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters, Tool, Queens of the Stone Age, System of a Down and more, is raising money for the... Read More.

Trump applauds James Comey indictment: ‘It’s about justice, not revenge’

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump stood by his Justice Department and slammed James Comey Friday, just hours after the former FBI director was indicted on charges of making a false statement and obstruction related to his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2020."It's about justice.... Read More.

Young Thug drops ‘Uy Scuti,’ his first full-length album following jail release

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

Young Thug has released Uy Scuti, his first full-length album since being released from jail. It opens with the track "Ninja," which features a clip of a statement a state prosecutor made during his RICO case."He's the one directing traffic, he is... Read More.

Chayce Beckham’s Vegas wedding vision has come true

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

Chayce Beckham is now a married man. The 2021 American Idol winner made the announcement on his socials, sharing a video of him driving down the Las Vegas strip with his bride, Ashley Britt. "Mr. & Mrs. Beckham," the caption states.Chayce is behind the wheel... Read More.

Gloria Estefan hopes ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ helps her ‘get in with a really young crowd’

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

Gloria Estefan stars in Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie, based on the hit Netflix kids show Gabby's Dollhouse, in theaters Friday. She plays Gabby's grandmother GiGi, who goes on a road trip with Gabby to "Cat Francisco," where her precious dollhouse falls into the hands of a... Read More.

Assata Shakur, wanted Black Liberation Army member, dies at 78 in Cuba

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Assata Shakur, a Black Liberation Army member who was convicted in the 1973 murder of a New Jersey state trooper, has died in Cuba, where she fled, according to Cuban officials. She was 78.Her conviction for the murder of Trooper Werner... Read More.

On This Day, Sept. 26, 1979: U2 releases their debut EP, ‘Three’

Friday, September 26 by ABC News

On This Day, Sept. 26, 1979 ...U2 made their recording debut with the release of a three-song EP, aptly titled Three.The release featured the songs “Out of Control” and “Stories for Boys,” which were both later rerecorded for their debut album, Boy. The other song on the... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Assata Shakur, wanted Black Liberation Army member, dies at 78 in Cuba

Wale producing series about DC-based hitman Wayne ‘Silk’ Perry

Dustin Lynch brings country electronica ‘Home to You’

Foreigner, The Go-Go’s contribute to Spinal Tap tribute album for charity

Trump applauds James Comey indictment: ‘It’s about justice, not revenge’

Young Thug drops ‘Uy Scuti,’ his first full-length album following jail release

Chayce Beckham’s Vegas wedding vision has come true

Gloria Estefan hopes ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie’ helps her ‘get in with a really young crowd’

Assata Shakur, wanted Black Liberation Army member, dies at 78 in Cuba

On This Day, Sept. 26, 1979: U2 releases their debut EP, ‘Three’

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