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Singer Connie Francis hospitalized due to extreme pain

Thursday, July 3 by ABC News

Singer Connie Francis, who recently went viral on TikTok thanks to her song "Pretty Little Baby," has been hospitalized due to extreme pain.In a post on Facebook, the 87-year-old singer shares that she is "back in hospital where I have been... Read More.

Remastered 21-minute version of Prince’s America getting digital release

Thursday, July 3 by ABC News

A newly remastered extended version of the Prince track "America" is about to get its first-ever digital release."America" was the fourth single off Prince’s 1985 album Around the World in a Day, which was a #1 hit for the late R&B star. The artist... Read More.

4th of July weather forecast across the US: What to expect

Thursday, July 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Severe storms are closing in on the Northeast and extreme heat is headed to the Midwest as Americans gear up to enjoy the long Fourth of July weekend.Here's what you need to know about the holiday weather forecast:If you're hitting... Read More.

A Different World actor Glynn Turman to be honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Thursday, July 3 by ABC News

Glynn Turman is next in line to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced it will honor the award-winning actor with the 2,816th star, in the category of Motion Pictures, and it'll be placed at 7065 Hollywood Blvd.... Read More.

On This Day, July 3, 1971: Jim Morrison dies at the age of 27

Thursday, July 3 by ABC News

On This Day, July 3, 1971 ...The Doors frontman Jim Morrison was found dead in a bathtub in his apartment in Paris, France. He was discovered by his girlfriend, Pamela Courson.Morrison was 27 at the time of his death, with the official cause of... Read More.

Lee Brice takes it to the Traler Park on new track

Thursday, July 3 by ABC News

Lee Brice has put together a group of his famous buddies to help him out on his new track, "Said No Country Boy Ever." Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Jerrod Niemann, Dallas Davidson and Rob Hatch make up the Traler Park and join him on the... Read More.

Next Thing You Know, Jordan Davis welcomes second daughter

Thursday, July 3 by ABC News

Jordan Davis is now officially a father of four. "Sadie Davis got here yesterday and her and Momma are doing great," he posted Thursday morning. "We’re back home and the kids are obsessed with their new baby sister.""Thank y’all so... Read More.

Burna Boy taps Travis Scott, Shaboozey, Mick Jagger and Stromae for upcoming album, No Signs of Weakness

Thursday, July 3 by ABC News

Burna Boy is showing No Signs of Weakness on his upcoming album, as indicated by his recently unveiled track list.The project is made up of 16 songs, with appearances from Travis Scott, Shaboozey, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger and Belgian artist Stromae.Scott's featured... Read More.

7 missing after massive explosion and fire at California warehouse filled with fireworks: Officials

Thursday, July 3 by ABC News

(ESPARTO, Calif.) -- Seven people remain missing after a warehouse filled with fireworks exploded Tuesday evening in Northern California, officials said.The blast occurred at a pyrotechnics facility in Esparto, located in Yolo County, triggering a series of massive explosions that began around 6:02 p.m.,... Read More.

4 killed, 14 hurt in Chicago mass shooting: Absolute chaos

Thursday, July 3 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Four people were killed and 14 others wounded in a mass shooting Wednesday night in Chicago, police said.The carnage erupted in the River North neighborhood, on the 300 block of West Chicago Avenue, when a vehicle pulled up to a location and... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Singer Connie Francis hospitalized due to extreme pain

Remastered 21-minute version of Prince’s America getting digital release

4th of July weather forecast across the US: What to expect

A Different World actor Glynn Turman to be honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star

On This Day, July 3, 1971: Jim Morrison dies at the age of 27

Lee Brice takes it to the Traler Park on new track

Next Thing You Know, Jordan Davis welcomes second daughter

Burna Boy taps Travis Scott, Shaboozey, Mick Jagger and Stromae for upcoming album, No Signs of Weakness

7 missing after massive explosion and fire at California warehouse filled with fireworks: Officials

4 killed, 14 hurt in Chicago mass shooting: Absolute chaos

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