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Hear Warren Zeiders cover ‘How Great Thou Art’

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

Though he's best known for his hit "Pretty Little Poison," Warren Zeiders seems to be focused on spiritual matters these days. In September he put out "Only Bible," which he co-wrote. Now, he's back with a cover of a classic.“‘How Great... Read More.

19 fatalities in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa, death toll expected to rise

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Nineteen people are confirmed dead in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa tore through the island as a Category 5 hurricane this week -- and that death toll is expected to rise, officials said.Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Dana Morris Dixon... Read More.

Judge rules Trump’s attempt to suspend SNAP funding is unlawful

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge in Boston has ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to suspend SNAP funding is "unlawful," but declined to immediately order that the program be funded.U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani reserved judgment about whether to issue a temporary restraining order,... Read More.

Aid worker in Gaza describes signs of alleged torture on bodies of dead Palestinians

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

[Editor's Note: This story includes graphic descriptions of alleged torture.](NEW YORK) -- The bodies of some unidentified Palestinians handed over by Israel as part of the ceasefire agreement showed severe signs of torture, according to an aid worker who inspected at least 10 bodies."People's... Read More.

Mitchell Tenpenny’s new video might send you to ‘Therapy’

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

Just in time for Halloween, Mitchell Tenpenny's getting a little creepy.In the video for his new song, "Therapy," the "Drunk Me" hitmaker plays a personal assistant who's just a little too omnipresent.The track itself, however, is about a relationship gone wrong.“My song... Read More.

The Beatles films add Saoirse Ronan, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Anna Sawai and Aimee Lou Wood

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

We now know the actresses who will play the love interests of The Beatles in the upcoming four-film cinematic event centered on the iconic band.Sony Pictures has announced that Saoirse Ronan, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Anna Sawai and Aimee Lou Wood will play Linda Eastman, Maureen... Read More.

New Music Friday: Jessie J, Jonas Brothers and more

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

Jessie J is out with her new song, “H.A.P.P.Y,” along with its official music video. “The word happy holds so much weight for people in such different ways, and to spell it out singing feels right and GOOD,” the singer... Read More.

Ed Sheeran clowns around in Pennywise Halloween costume

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

Ed Sheeran spent some time clowning around New York City this Halloween.The singer dressed up as Pennywise, the scary ginger-haired clown from Stephen King’s It, and posted a series of photos and videos of himself doing mundane things in the... Read More.

JoBros join Russell Dickerson as ‘Happen to Me’ crosses over

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

Could "Happen to Me" be the song that makes Russell Dickerson a pop star?Now that the Famous Back Home track's spent multiple weeks atop the country chart, Russell's set his sights on other formats, with a little assist from the Jonas Brothers.Fans got their... Read More.

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills reveals how Ariana Grande inspired Howl Owl Howl’s first single

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills, The Black Crowes' former drummer Steve Gorman and Hootie & the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker recently announced they were joining forces for a new supergroup, Howl Owl Howl, and now they’re sharing their first single.The band has just released the track... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Hear Warren Zeiders cover ‘How Great Thou Art’

19 fatalities in Jamaica from Hurricane Melissa, death toll expected to rise

Judge rules Trump’s attempt to suspend SNAP funding is unlawful

Aid worker in Gaza describes signs of alleged torture on bodies of dead Palestinians

Mitchell Tenpenny’s new video might send you to ‘Therapy’

The Beatles films add Saoirse Ronan, Mia McKenna-Bruce, Anna Sawai and Aimee Lou Wood

New Music Friday: Jessie J, Jonas Brothers and more

Ed Sheeran clowns around in Pennywise Halloween costume

JoBros join Russell Dickerson as ‘Happen to Me’ crosses over

R.E.M.’s Mike Mills reveals how Ariana Grande inspired Howl Owl Howl’s first single

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