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Connie Francis joins TikTok, talks viral success of Pretty Little Baby

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

You can't go on TikTok these days without seeing a video set to "Pretty Little Baby," an obscure 1962 song by Connie Francis: It's gone viral with more than 27 billion views. Francis, 87, has now joined... Read More.

Questlove pays tribute to Sly Stone: The changes he sparked while here will echo forever

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

Amir "Questlove" Thompson has paid tribute to Sly Stone, who has passed away at the age of 82.Questlove directed the documentary about the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Sly Lives! (aka The Burden of Black Genius), which premiered on Hulu and Disney+ in... Read More.

Jane testifies in Sean Combs trial that she almost fainted after Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against Combs

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing.(NOTE LANGUAGE) An ex-girlfriend of Sean Combs, testifying under the pseudonym “Jane,” took the witness stand Monday as the fifth week of testimony begins in Combs' federal... Read More.

Music notes: Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams and more

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

Are Billie Eilish and her friend Nat Wolff officially a couple? Photos show the two kissing on a balcony in Venice, Italy. Nat and his brother, Alex Wolff, who perform as Nat & Alex Wolff, opened for Billie on her Hit Me Hard... Read More.

New Prince jukebox musical movie, documentary and more in the works

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

There’s a lot in store for Prince fans in the future, including a movie featuring Prince’s music and a documentary, just not the one that Netflix scrapped.According to the Minnesota Star Tribune, Londell McMillan of Prince Legacy LLC revealed at Prince... Read More.

Young Guru reacts to Timbalands new AI artist, entertainment company: This aint it

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

Timbaland's decision to sign an AI artist hasn't fared well with members of the hip-hop community. After the producer announced AI rapper Tata as the first artist under his AI entertainment company, he was met with backlash from several people, including fellow hip-hop producer Young Guru.“I’m... Read More.

Lilo & Stitch beats John Wick spinoff to nab third weekend at #1

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

It’s another weekend at #1 for Lilo & Stitch.The Disney film was able to hold off the John Wick spinoff Ballerina to retain the top spot at the box office for a third week, bringing in $32.5 million, according to Box... Read More.

Lady Gaga adds Japanese dates to MAYHEM Ball Tour

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

Get ready for more Mayhem: Lady Gaga has added more dates to her tour.Gaga's tour The MAYHEM Ball, which was originally scheduled to wrap up in December in Australia, has now expanded into 2026 with five shows in Japan. Gaga... Read More.

Gigi Perez releases new T-shirt in support of The Trevor Project for Pride Month

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

Gigi Perez has released a new T-shirt in celebration of Pride Month.The shirt, created in collaboration with the merch company Bravado, features two figures standing on top of a globe underneath the phrase "Love is the law." Proceeds will benefit The Trevor Project, a suicide... Read More.

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone dies at the age of 82

Monday, June 9 by ABC News

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone, of Sly and the Family Stone, has died at the age of 82, according to a statement from his family.The statement says Stone died "after a prolonged battle with COPD and other underlying health issues.""While we mourn his... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Connie Francis joins TikTok, talks viral success of Pretty Little Baby

Questlove pays tribute to Sly Stone: The changes he sparked while here will echo forever

Jane testifies in Sean Combs trial that she almost fainted after Cassie Ventura filed a lawsuit against Combs

Music notes: Billie Eilish, Gracie Abrams and more

New Prince jukebox musical movie, documentary and more in the works

Young Guru reacts to Timbalands new AI artist, entertainment company: This aint it

Lilo & Stitch beats John Wick spinoff to nab third weekend at #1

Lady Gaga adds Japanese dates to MAYHEM Ball Tour

Gigi Perez releases new T-shirt in support of The Trevor Project for Pride Month

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sly Stone dies at the age of 82

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