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James Taylor to serve as American Idol mentor for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

James Taylor is set to make an appearance on Sunday’s American Idol live show, where he’ll mentor this year’s contestants.Taylor’s appearance will coincide with a special Rock & Roll Hall of Fame themed-show, in which the top 14 will perform songs from current members... Read More.

Brett Young 2.0: Hes ready to Drink with You and be grateful

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

As Brett Young gets ready to release his fourth studio album, 2.0, he's approaching the new chapter with an attitude of gratitude."Being an artist, being a writer, getting to do any of this for a living all kinda means the same thing: There are... Read More.

Keri Hilson credits energy in the universe for her return to music

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

Keri Hilson has a new album out, and it's all thanks to the right "Energy." Breaking a 15-year hiatus from music, she dropped We Need to Talk: Love on Friday after learning from the universe that it may be time to make a return. "There... Read More.

What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigration

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- Pope Francis, one of the more progressive pontiff's in the history of the Roman Catholic Church, died on Monday morning at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed.Francis’ willingness to take a more progressive stance on issues from LGBTQ rights to... Read More.

Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- The question looming on many minds around the world following the death of Pope Francis on Monday is who will become the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church.The selection process will begin when all cardinals under the age of 80... Read More.

Music Notes: Snoop Doggs Last Dance with Mary Jane, and more

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

Lil Wayne and Lil Yachty have partnered with Rauw Alejandro and Adam Kluger for a new celebrity horse racing group, Run Fast Racing, bringing their star power to the world of horse racing. "I'm excited to have some fun with this," Lil Wayne says in a statement,... Read More.

Nadine Menendez, wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, found guilty in federal bribery trial

Monday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A jury has found Nadine Menendez guilty in her federal bribery trial, following the conviction of her husband, former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, on similar crimes.Prosecutors argued the two were "partners in crime" while accusing them of accepting cash, gold... Read More.

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.

Author: ABC News

James Taylor to serve as American Idol mentor for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame episode

Brett Young 2.0: Hes ready to Drink with You and be grateful

Keri Hilson credits energy in the universe for her return to music

What Pope Francis said about controversial issues from gay rights to immigration

Who are the top contenders to be the next pope? Experts weigh in

Music Notes: Snoop Doggs Last Dance with Mary Jane, and more

Nadine Menendez, wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, found guilty in federal bribery trial

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

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