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Former Grateful Dead vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay dead at 78

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

Former Grateful Dead vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay has died. She was 78."It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of Donna Jean Godchaux," reads a post on the Dead's Instagram. "Her unmistakable voice and radiant spirit touched the lives... Read More.

George Thorogood & the Destroyers announce 2026 Baddest Show on Earth tour dates

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

George Thorogood & the Destroyers have announced a 2026 North American leg for their Baddest Show on Earth tour.The trek launches March 6 in Highland, California, and will conclude up in Canada on April 4 in Ottawa."When we decided to call this tour 'The Baddest Show... Read More.

Nashville notes: Macy’s parade lineup + Tim McGraw’s a proud dad

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

Drew Baldridge, Russell Dickerson and Mickey Guyton are among the performers for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year. The 99th edition of the parade kicks off Nov. 27 at 8:30 a.m. in all time zones across NBC and Peacock.Tim McGraw's... Read More.

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Britney Spears and more

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl reigns the Billboard 200 for its fourth straight week, while “The Fate of Ophelia” tops the Hot 100 again, also for the fourth straight week. The Life of a... Read More.

Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd dies, daughter Laura Dern confirms

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

Diane Ladd, the Oscar-nominated actress who starred in film classics including Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore and Chinatown, has died at age 89, her daughter, actress Laura Dern, confirmed."My amazing hero and my profound gift of a mother, Diane Ladd, passed with me beside... Read More.

Paul Rodgers to skip Rock Hall induction ceremony: ‘I have to prioritize my health’

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

Paul Rodgers will no longer be attending Bad Company's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.Rodgers was set to reunite with former bandmate Simon Kirke, the only other surviving member of the original Bad Co. lineup, at the ceremony, with Kirke recently confirming that... Read More.

Justin Baldoni’s $400M countersuit against Blake Lively ended by judge

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

A federal judge in New York has formally ended Justin Baldoni's $400 million counterclaim against his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively.Judge Lewis Liman entered a final judgment on Oct. 31, after dismissing the suit in June.Baldoni is able to appeal the judge's... Read More.

Peacock releases trailer for ‘Bel-Air’ season 4

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

The official trailer for the fourth and final season of Bel-Air has dropped, giving fans a glimpse of what's to come.In the trailer, high school seniors Will (Jabari Banks) and Carlton (Olly Sholotan) are seen as they prepare for college,... Read More.

Paul McCartney looks back on death rumors in new ‘Wings’ book

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

Paul McCartney looks back at the infamous rumors that he'd died in the 1960s in his upcoming new book, Wings: The Story of a Band on the Run. As the story went, conspiracy theorists alleged that the Beatles member had actually died in the mid-'60s and had... Read More.

Hudson Westbrook’s hometown benefit concert raises $100K

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

Hudson Westbrook raised some money for a cause that’s close to his heart.The singer performed a benefit concert in his hometown of Stephenvile, Texas, on Saturday to give back to the Erath Country Junior Livestock Association. The show ended up raising $100,000, which will... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Former Grateful Dead vocalist Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay dead at 78

George Thorogood & the Destroyers announce 2026 Baddest Show on Earth tour dates

Nashville notes: Macy’s parade lineup + Tim McGraw’s a proud dad

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Britney Spears and more

Oscar-nominated actress Diane Ladd dies, daughter Laura Dern confirms

Paul Rodgers to skip Rock Hall induction ceremony: ‘I have to prioritize my health’

Justin Baldoni’s $400M countersuit against Blake Lively ended by judge

Peacock releases trailer for ‘Bel-Air’ season 4

Paul McCartney looks back on death rumors in new ‘Wings’ book

Hudson Westbrook’s hometown benefit concert raises $100K

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