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‘Wednesday’ star Jenna Ortega reveals new fencing scene was a favorite moment of the series

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

Jenna Ortega's Wednesday Addams will rejoin her peers at Nevermore Academy this week for season 2 of the hit series Wednesday."We're still with the same cast, and there's a lot of new faces coming into play, because a lot of people [last season] had... Read More.

Roger Daltrey sets the record straight about Zak Starkey, calls his comments a ‘character assassination’

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

Roger Daltrey is setting the record straight about the events that led to The Who’s firing of drummer Zak Starkey.Problems arose with Starkey during The Who's Teenage Cancer Trust shows at London's Royal Albert Hall in March, with Daltrey appearing to call out Starkey’s playing during "The Song is... Read More.

No ‘Subway’ series: Chappell Roan says new album ‘doesn’t exist yet’

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

If you were hoping that Chappell Roan's new single, "The Subway," was the first taste of her soon-to-be-released second album, well, think again.Chappell, whose debut album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, came out in 2023, tells... Read More.

Earth, Wind & Fire joins Sabrina Carpenter for surprise Lollapalooza appearance

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

Earth, Wind & Fire made a surprise appearance at Lollapalooza, joining Sabrina Carpenter for her headlining set Sunday night."We can just let loose, right? We can just groove," said Sabrina, who was wearing a sparkly pink jumpsuit with her name... Read More.

Gifford Fire burns over 65,000 acres in Southern California

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

(SOLVANG, Calif.) -- Over 1,000 firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in Southern California that has scorched over 65,000 acres, prompted evacuation orders and caused three injuries, according to officials.The Gifford Fire, which began on Friday afternoon, is situated within the Los Padres National... Read More.

ICYMI: Cardi B, Kodak Black and Busta Rhymes

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

Cardi B pulled double duty at night one of WWE's SummerSlam Saturday, serving as host and one of the night's performers. She made her entrance walking down the ramp in a black feathered ensemble, before performing a new song for... Read More.

Salt-N-Pepa claim Universal Music Group is blocking its music from streaming amid legal battle

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

The women behind Salt-N-Pepa, the history-making female hip-hop group, claim that Universal Music Group has removed some of their biggest hits from streaming platforms amid a legal battle.Cheryl "Salt" James and Sandra "Pepa" Denton said in a new interview with Read More.

Katy Perry fan passes out onstage … but she’s OK

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

Meeting your favorite singer can be overwhelming -- especially with thousands of people watching you -- so maybe it's not surprising that a young fan passed out at Katy Perry's concert in Detroit Sunday after Katy invited her onstage.Video posted by MLive, a Michigan... Read More.

Rod Stewart pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with AI-generated images of him with other dead celebrities

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

Rod Stewart paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne during a recent concert, and he got a little help from AI to do so.NME reports that during his Aug. 1 concert in Alpharetta, Georgia, near Atlanta, Stewart projected images of Ozzy on screen during his performance of... Read More.

On This Day, Aug. 4, 1964: The Kinks release ‘You Really Got Me’ in the UK

Monday, August 4 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 4, 1964 ...The Kinks released their third single, “You Really Got Me,” in the U.K., where it became their first #1 hit and stayed on top for two weeks.The tune was released in America that September and became a breakthrough... Read More.

Author: ABC News

‘Wednesday’ star Jenna Ortega reveals new fencing scene was a favorite moment of the series

Roger Daltrey sets the record straight about Zak Starkey, calls his comments a ‘character assassination’

No ‘Subway’ series: Chappell Roan says new album ‘doesn’t exist yet’

Earth, Wind & Fire joins Sabrina Carpenter for surprise Lollapalooza appearance

Gifford Fire burns over 65,000 acres in Southern California

ICYMI: Cardi B, Kodak Black and Busta Rhymes

Katy Perry fan passes out onstage … but she’s OK

Rod Stewart pays tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with AI-generated images of him with other dead celebrities

On This Day, Aug. 4, 1964: The Kinks release ‘You Really Got Me’ in the UK

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