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Mark Knopfler looks back on the success of Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

This year marked the 40th anniversary of Dire Straits' blockbuster album Brothers in Arms, and frontman Mark Knopfler is reflecting on the album’s success in a new interview with Guitar World."Well, it’s tempting just to say, 'Oh, it’s nothing' and downplay it, but thinking about Brothers in Arms now, it... Read More.

Meet Hudson Westbrook’s mom and girlfriend in new ‘Texas Forever’ video

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

Newcomer Hudson Westbrook managed to score a top-10 debut on the Billboard Country Albums chart with his first effort, Texas Forever. He also made it to #59 on the all-genre Billboard 200.You can get to know the Lone Star State native better in his... Read More.

How the LA Metro is honoring Nipsey Hussle for what would have been his 40th birthday

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

The Los Angeles Metro is celebrating what would have been Nipsey Hussle's 40th birthday with the release of two limited-edition TAP cards. One features Jonathan Mannion's photograph "Crenshaw & Slauson," in which Nip stands in the middle of the street with his... Read More.

Ed Sheeran taps ‘Game of Thrones’ actress for ‘A Little More’ video A

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

Ed Sheeran is really going in a cinematic direction for his new video. He's even dropped a trailer for it, with a voice-over and everything.As previously reported, the video for the song "A Little More" is a sequel to the... Read More.

‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’: Rose Byrne, Conan O’Brien star in A24 film’s trailer

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

The official trailer for If I Had Legs I'd Kick You has arrived.A24 released the trailer for the drama film on Wednesday. Rose Byrne stars in the upcoming movie from writer and director Mary Bronstein.Conan O'Brien, A$AP Rocky and Danielle Macdonald also appear in the film, which finds Byrne playing a mother named Linda.As... Read More.

Tucker Wetmore, K. Michelle and more join 18th ACM Honors lineup

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

Tucker Wetmore, newcomer Carter Faith, songwriter Ashley Gorley and R&B star K. Michelle are the new additions to the performance lineup at the upcoming 18th ACM Honors.Russell Dickerson and Carly Pearce will host the Aug. 20 show at The Pinnacle at Nashville Yards and... Read More.

See Ariana Grande’s new character poster, BTS video for ‘Wicked: For Good’

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

Is it November yet? The sequel Wicked: For Good is still months away, but there's now a new peek at the highly anticipated Ariana Grande/Cynthia Erivo film to whet your appetite.First, a character poster has been revealed showing Ari as... Read More.

Def Leppard to perform on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

Def Leppard is set to appear on NBC’s America’s Got Talent.The "Pour Some Sugar on Me" rockers shared the news on Instagram, writing, “Excited to announce that Def Leppard will be performing on AGT Wednesday, August 20th! Save the date and watch on @nbc.”Def Leppard is currently on... Read More.

Emmylou Harris & Brad Paisley lead 2025 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

Emmylou Harris, Brad Paisley, Jim Lauderdale, Don Cook, Steve Bogard and Tony Martin are the 2025 inductees into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.Already in the Country Music Hall of Fame, Emmylou wrote the autobiographical "Boulder to Birmingham," while Brad is known for penning... Read More.

T-Pain and Ne-Yo to face off in Global Gaming League’s SZN Zero

Wednesday, August 6 by ABC News

T-Pain and Ne-Yo will be going head-to-head, and we're not talking about on Verzuz. The two will compete as part of SZN Zero, the debut season of competitions in the Global Gaming League. GGL is a live-action gaming entertainment league for... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Mark Knopfler looks back on the success of Dire Straits’ ‘Brothers in Arms’

Meet Hudson Westbrook’s mom and girlfriend in new ‘Texas Forever’ video

How the LA Metro is honoring Nipsey Hussle for what would have been his 40th birthday

Ed Sheeran taps ‘Game of Thrones’ actress for ‘A Little More’ video A

‘If I Had Legs I’d Kick You’: Rose Byrne, Conan O’Brien star in A24 film’s trailer

Tucker Wetmore, K. Michelle and more join 18th ACM Honors lineup

See Ariana Grande’s new character poster, BTS video for ‘Wicked: For Good’

Def Leppard to perform on ‘America’s Got Talent’

Emmylou Harris & Brad Paisley lead 2025 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees

T-Pain and Ne-Yo to face off in Global Gaming League’s SZN Zero

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