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Rod Stewart to receive Lifetime Achievement honor at American Music Awards

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

Janet Jackson will receive the ICON Award at the American Music Awards on May 26, but she won't be the only legend being honored for their incredible career. Rod Stewart has been named the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony.Rod is receiving... Read More.

Gabby Barrett, Randy Houser and more to lead Whiskey Jam at CMA Fest

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

The Country Music Association will kick off the first night of CMA Fest with a special Whiskey Jam takeover at Nashville's Ascend Amphitheater. Gabby Barrett, Randy Houser, Colbie Caillat, Edwin McCain, Ian Munsick, Lakeview, Vincent Mason and Graham Barham are booked to play the expanded... Read More.

Woman speaks out after alleged homophobic attack at McDonalds in Illinois

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

(CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill.) -- A young woman was physically attacked and called "derogatory" names at a McDonald's in Illinois, with two males — including one juvenile — charged for the incident, according to the Carpentersville Police Department.The incident occurred on May 13, when police responded... Read More.

Cal State Fullerton freshman drowns in Havasu River on vacation with frat brothers

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

(FULLERTON, Calif.) -- A freshman at California State University, Fullerton, died in an accidental drowning while on vacation over the weekend, according to the Sigma Pi Fraternity at Cal State Fullerton.The freshman, Simon Daniel, entered Lake Havasu River, in Arizona, alongside three fraternity brothers... Read More.

Lorde says next Virgin track release is the song I’m proudest of

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

After releasing "What Was That" as our first taste of her new album, Virgin, Lorde has teed up another track from the album for release."Man Of The Year. An offering from really deep inside me. The song I’m proudest of on Virgin. Out next week,"... Read More.

Bob Dylan cheekily wishes Pete Townshend a happy birthday

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

Despite Pete Townshend's status as one of the most revered rock guitarists on the planet, not many of his fellow legends took to social media on Monday to wish The Who rocker a happy 80th birthday. But one who did is an artist who's... Read More.

No Problem here: Morgan Wallens #1, #13 & #46

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

After six weeks at #2, Morgan Wallen's finally made it to the top of the country chart."I'm the Problem" becomes his 17th #1, setting an unusual record in the process: It's the first time a song's ever topped the... Read More.

Roots Picnic returns with Roots Picnic Con, a day for education and community in Philly

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

Roots Picnic has announced its third annual Roots Picnic Con, taking place at Punchline Philly on May 30, the day before the actual festival. It's a free event for the community, offering a day of education via conversations and panels covering music education, financial literacy, tech, health... Read More.

Angela Bassett views her second Madame Tussauds wax figure: They got it right, its just beautiful

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

Angela Bassett took time from her Mission Impossible press tour to look at a sculpture of herself. While at Merlin Entertainments’ Madame Tussauds Orlando, she viewed her second wax figure, a spitting image of her look from the Los Angeles world premiere... Read More.

Russia attacks Ukraine with drones after Trump-Putin call

Tuesday, May 20 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia launched more than 100 drones into Ukraine following the conclusion of a phone call between Presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, Ukraine's air force said, and as the world waited for what Trump said would be an immediate resumption of peace... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Rod Stewart to receive Lifetime Achievement honor at American Music Awards

Gabby Barrett, Randy Houser and more to lead Whiskey Jam at CMA Fest

Woman speaks out after alleged homophobic attack at McDonalds in Illinois

Cal State Fullerton freshman drowns in Havasu River on vacation with frat brothers

Lorde says next Virgin track release is the song I’m proudest of

Bob Dylan cheekily wishes Pete Townshend a happy birthday

No Problem here: Morgan Wallens #1, #13 & #46

Roots Picnic returns with Roots Picnic Con, a day for education and community in Philly

Angela Bassett views her second Madame Tussauds wax figure: They got it right, its just beautiful

Russia attacks Ukraine with drones after Trump-Putin call

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