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ICYMI: 50 Cent and Taraji P. Henson, Kehlani and more

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

Variety reports Taraji P. Henson will star in The Accomplice, a series adapted from and named after 50 Cent's novel with Aaron Philip Clark. She will play Nia Adams, "a fearless Texas Ranger on the trail of master thief Desmond Bell, whose latest target... Read More.

Former No Limit Records star Young Bleed dies at 51

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

Young Bleed, formerly of No Limit Records, passed away on Saturday, his son Ty'Gee Ramon Clifton has confirmed.He announced the news on social media while dispelling rumors surrounding his father's death.“As of Nov. 1, my dad gained his wings,” he said in a... Read More.

A$AP Rocky says Rihanna inspired him to want CFDA Style Icon Award

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

A$AP Rocky was honored with the Style Icon Award at the 2025 CFDA Awards, accomplishing a goal he set for himself after partner Rihanna took home the award in 2014. He said during his acceptance speech Monday night that she was his inspiration."Baby girl, I... Read More.

‘Country’s Greatest Songs’ revealed on new ‘OPRY100’ album

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

What are country music's greatest songs? You can hear them on Friday, thanks to the release of a new album called OPRY100: Country's Greatest Songs.The 20-track album is comprised of never-before-released live recordings from the Opry stage, all chosen from the... Read More.

Talk on through to the other side: New Doors podcast announced

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

A new podcast dedicated to The Doors has been announced.Really?? The Doors? will be hosted by The New Yorker writer Naomi Fry and aims to "use The Doors' chaotic legend to ask what happens when myth overtakes meaning, and what that reveals about how we talk... Read More.

Melanie Pfirrman didn’t want ‘Take Me Back’ to be a ‘mean breakup song’

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

Melanie Pfirrman's song "Take Me Back" has become her breakout hit, and she's about go to on tour — but not her own tour. Melanie also works as a backup dancer and singer, and she'll be doing that as part... Read More.

Rick Springfield brings his music and acting experience to Hulu’s ‘All’s Fair’

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

Rick Springfield appears in Ryan Murphy’s new Hulu legal series, All’s Fair, where he plays a musician divorcing his wife, played by Jessica Simpson.Being that he is a musician, you’d think the role wouldn’t be too much of a stretch... Read More.

Kenny Chesney releases new book, ‘Heart Life Music’

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

Kenny Chesney’s new book, Heart Life Music, has officially been released.The book, written with Holly Gleason, chronicles the East Tennessee native's life, upbringing, rise to stardom, move to Nashville, music career and more.When Kenny announced the book earlier this year, he said it is... Read More.

Sexiest (Country) Man Alive: You look like you love Riley Green

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

Bridgerton and Wicked star Jonathan Bailey has been named People's Sexiest Man Alive for 2025, but when it comes to sexiest country star, the magazine's readers have a clear choice.In the mag's reader's poll, Riley Green was named Sexiest Country... Read More.

On This Day, Nov. 4, 1988: The U2 film ‘Rattle and Hum’ opened in theaters

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

On This Day, Nov. 4, 1988 ...The U2 music documentary/concert film Rattle and Hum opened in theaters, following the Irish rockers as they recorded the hybrid live/studio album of the same name.Directed by Phil Joanou, the film included concert footage from their fall 1987 Joshua... Read More.

Author: ABC News

ICYMI: 50 Cent and Taraji P. Henson, Kehlani and more

Former No Limit Records star Young Bleed dies at 51

A$AP Rocky says Rihanna inspired him to want CFDA Style Icon Award

‘Country’s Greatest Songs’ revealed on new ‘OPRY100’ album

Talk on through to the other side: New Doors podcast announced

Melanie Pfirrman didn’t want ‘Take Me Back’ to be a ‘mean breakup song’

Rick Springfield brings his music and acting experience to Hulu’s ‘All’s Fair’

Kenny Chesney releases new book, ‘Heart Life Music’

Sexiest (Country) Man Alive: You look like you love Riley Green

On This Day, Nov. 4, 1988: The U2 film ‘Rattle and Hum’ opened in theaters

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