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Music notes: Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber and more

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

Sorry, Livies -- your girl isn't hard at work giving you a follow-up to GUTS. On Monday, Olivia Rodrigo posted a bunch of photos of a recent trip to Marrakech, Morocco, where she enjoyed activities like shopping for trinkets and... Read More.

Sammy Hagar announces new single, ‘Encore, Thank You, Good Night’

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

Sammy Hagar is getting ready to share new music with fans.The rocker is set to release the new single “Encore, Thank You, Good Night” on Friday, which he wrote with guitar great Joe Satriani.The tune was inspired by a dream Hagar had about his late... Read More.

Nashville notes: Ian Munsicks Horses + Jelly Rolls Kimmel Hallelujah

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

You can check out Ian Munsick's new video for "Horses Not Hearts" from his new album, Eagle Feather, on YouTube now.Wynonna Judd's Concert from My Place will be released on Blu-ray May 30. Recorded... Read More.

Redman releasing graphic novel inspired by Muddy Waters Tool album

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

Redman is entering the literary world with the release of Muddy Waters Too: The Graphic Novel, inspired by his 2024 album of the same name. He's teamed with Vault Comics for the novel, which he adapted from his own screenplay and wrote alongside Ben Katzner. The novel chronicles... Read More.

Myles Smith is really scared to release new song My First Heartbreak on Friday

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

Back in January, Myles Smith talked about writing a song called "My First Heartbreak" that he said was so "painful" that just posting a little bit of it had sent his "anxiety through the roof." Well, we're going to be... Read More.

Rocker Patti Smith pays tribute to Pope Francis

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith has paid tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away Monday at the age of 88.Smith shared a photo on Instagram of a dandelion growing between some cobblestones, with the caption, “This is a little flower a... Read More.

Wale wraps up WaleMania with 10th installment

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

Wale's annual WaleMania event has come to an end. He announced the news following its 10th anniversary celebration at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas' The Linq Promenade.“I hope everybody has a great time tonight,” he wrote. “This will be the final Walemania.... Read More.

Oscars voters now must watch every nominated film in each category to vote

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

New details about the upcoming Oscars ceremony have arrived.The 98th annual Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026. We now know the nominations for the 2026 Oscars will be announced on Jan. 22, 2026.There are also updated rules and campaign regulations for... Read More.

Teddy Swims breaks The Weeknds record, makes Billboard chart history with Lose Control

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

Teddy Swims' "Lose Control" first debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 in August 2023 and it hasn't lost control of the chart yet. In fact, it's just broken a major record set by The Weeknd."Lose Control" is now the song that has Read More.

Lets go girls: Shania Twain maps out summer tour plans

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

It's been more than two years since Shania Twain put out her latest album, Queen of Me, but the country/pop superstar is still busy bringing her music to life on the road. She'll kick off her 17-show summer tour July 2 in Missoula, Montana. "I can’t... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Music notes: Olivia Rodrigo, Justin Bieber and more

Sammy Hagar announces new single, ‘Encore, Thank You, Good Night’

Nashville notes: Ian Munsicks Horses + Jelly Rolls Kimmel Hallelujah

Redman releasing graphic novel inspired by Muddy Waters Tool album

Myles Smith is really scared to release new song My First Heartbreak on Friday

Rocker Patti Smith pays tribute to Pope Francis

Wale wraps up WaleMania with 10th installment

Oscars voters now must watch every nominated film in each category to vote

Teddy Swims breaks The Weeknds record, makes Billboard chart history with Lose Control

Lets go girls: Shania Twain maps out summer tour plans

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