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Olivia Rodrigo ‘seemed like a real person,’ says her Governors Ball guest star David Byrne

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Olivia Rodrigo surprised the crowd during her performance at New York's Governors Ball in June when she brought out a special guest: Rock & Roll Hall of Famer David Byrne of the band Talking Heads. Now, Byrne tells Rolling Stone how that moment came... Read More.

Search underway for man dropped off by ride share in Rocky Mountain National Park

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK, Colo.) -- Rocky Mountain Park Rangers are searching for a 23-year-old Nebraska man who went missing in the Colorado park after he was dropped off there by a ride share service last week, the National Park Service (NPS) said.Blake Kieckhafer... Read More.

ICYMI: Eminem, RZA and Young Thug

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

The soundtrack to Eminem's Stans movie will arrive in late August. The rapper announced on Instagram that Stans: The Official Soundtrack will feature songs from the film, as well as some previously unreleased music. It's available for preorder now, with the... Read More.

Reba remembers Brandon Blackstock: ‘There is no one else like him’

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Reba McEntire's reacting to the passing of a loved one, the son of her former husband Narvel Blackstock."Last week, my stepson/oldest son Brandon Blackstock went home to be with God," she wrote on Instagram. "His struggle is over and he is in eternal... Read More.

On This Day, Aug. 13, 1994: Aerosmith & Metallica headline day two of Woodstock ’94

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 13, 1994 ...Aerosmith headlined the second day of Woodstock ’94, a three-day festival to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original Woodstock.Originally billed as "2 More Days of Peace and Music," the festival was announced for Aug. 13 and Aug. 14,... Read More.

Katy Perry triumphant after Madison Square Garden sellout: ‘They said, “No way!”‘

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Take that, haters. Katy Perry was feeling herself while performing for a sold-out crowd at New York's famed Madison Square Garden.According to People, during her Aug. 11 show at the iconic arena, which seats nearly 20,000 people, Katy told the... Read More.

Chrissie Hynde teams with famous friends for new album ‘Duets Special’

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Pretenders frontwoman Chrissie Hynde has recruited some of her famous friends for a new solo album, Duets Special, dropping Oct. 17.The album features Chrissie collaborating with artists like Blondie’s Debbie Harry, The Killers’ Brandon Flowers, Garbage’s Shirley Manson, The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, the late Screaming... Read More.

Backstreet Boys to ring in the new year at Sphere Las Vegas

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Oh my God, they're back again -- or they will be, in December.Backstreet Boys still have a bunch of shows to go this month on their 21-date Into the Millennium residency show at Sphere Las Vegas, but they've already announced some extra performances at the end... Read More.

IDF chief approves new Gaza attack plan, spokesperson says

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Maj. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Wednesday approved "the main framework for the IDF's operational plan in the Gaza Strip," according to an IDF spokesperson."As part of the discussion, IDF operations to date were presented, including an... Read More.

Man, I feel like a side of fries: Shania Twain is lovin’ it at McDonald’s

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

Shania Twain worked at McDonald's when she was growing up in Canada. Now she's teamed with the fast-food chain to curate a selection of menu items in her home country.The limited-edition Shania's Sides menu items, which launched Tuesday, include a... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Olivia Rodrigo ‘seemed like a real person,’ says her Governors Ball guest star David Byrne

ICYMI: Eminem, RZA and Young Thug

Reba remembers Brandon Blackstock: ‘There is no one else like him’

On This Day, Aug. 13, 1994: Aerosmith & Metallica headline day two of Woodstock ’94

Katy Perry triumphant after Madison Square Garden sellout: ‘They said, “No way!”‘

Chrissie Hynde teams with famous friends for new album ‘Duets Special’

Backstreet Boys to ring in the new year at Sphere Las Vegas

IDF chief approves new Gaza attack plan, spokesperson says

Man, I feel like a side of fries: Shania Twain is lovin’ it at McDonald’s

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