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Insomnia, book by Robbie Robertson about his work with Martin Scorsese, coming in November

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

In addition to his own musical endeavors, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Robbie Robertson spent years working with his close friend Martin Scorsese on many of the filmmaker's biggest movies. November will see the publication of Insomnia, a book Robertson... Read More.

ICYMI: Young Thug, Bobby Brown and more

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

The release of Young Thug's first album post-prison is coming soon. “It’s time. Red Planet,” he wrote in a recent post. He also shared the link to a site intended to accompany the project, which he confirmed is named UY Scuti.... Read More.

Cold case solved over 50 years after a young mom was killed, her 3-year-old daughter left alive

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

(Grant County, Ind.) -- Over 50 years after a mom was killed and her daughter was left abandoned with her body, the young mom's cold case murder has been solved, Indiana authorities said.On the night of July 7, 1972, Phyllis Bailer, 26, and her... Read More.

6 million under red flag warnings as extreme fire danger increases in Southwest

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) -- More than 6 million people in multiple states across the Southwest and South Plains are under red flag warnings Thursday as strong winds and warm temperatures are forecast to increase wildfire threats.Firefighters in New Mexico, West Texas, Colorado, eastern Arizona, central Kansas... Read More.

The Marshall Tucker Band founding member Doug Gray taking hiatus from the road

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

The Marshall Tucker Band is set to kick off their All Our Friends Tour in May, but it will be without founding member and lead singer Doug Gray.The band, best known for the song “Can’t You See,” just announced that Gray is “taking a hiatus” from... Read More.

On This Day, April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney releases his first solo album, McCartney

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

On This Day, April 17, 1970…Paul McCartney released his debut solo album, McCartney, which he recorded secretly, performing all the instruments himself, with some contributions from his wife Linda McCartney.The album, which was released three days later in America, was recorded during a period... Read More.

Drake alleges UMG used unlawful practices to amplify Kendrick Lamars Not Like Us

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

Drake is escalating his fight against his record label over their amplification of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” alleging in an amended complaint, “UMG waged an unrelenting campaign” to spread the allegedly defamatory rap as widely as possible.The new complaint said UMG... Read More.

The Sandman returning in July with a two-part second and final season

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

The 2022 Netflix fantasy series The Sandman is returning for its second and final season, which will arrive in two parts. Volume 1, with six episodes, debuts July 3 and Volume 2, with five episodes, starts July 24.Based on the... Read More.

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks & more win Pollstar Awards

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

For the second year in a row, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour was named major tour of the year at the Pollstar Awards, held Wednesday night in LA. The awards were given by Pollstar, the industry publication that covers live entertainment.Taylor wasn't present at the... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen releases ‘Blind Spot’ from Tracks II

Thursday, April 17 by ABC News

Bruce Springsteen has shared another preview of his upcoming box set Tracks II: The Lost Albums.The Boss has released the song “Blind Spot,” off the set’s Streets of Philadelphia Sessions album, which features 10 tracks recorded around the time Springsteen wrote the Oscar-winning tune... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Insomnia, book by Robbie Robertson about his work with Martin Scorsese, coming in November

ICYMI: Young Thug, Bobby Brown and more

Cold case solved over 50 years after a young mom was killed, her 3-year-old daughter left alive

6 million under red flag warnings as extreme fire danger increases in Southwest

The Marshall Tucker Band founding member Doug Gray taking hiatus from the road

On This Day, April 17, 1970: Paul McCartney releases his first solo album, McCartney

Drake alleges UMG used unlawful practices to amplify Kendrick Lamars Not Like Us

The Sandman returning in July with a two-part second and final season

Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks & more win Pollstar Awards

Bruce Springsteen releases ‘Blind Spot’ from Tracks II

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