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Body of last remaining hostage retrieved from Gaza, Israel says

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

The final deceased Israeli hostage in Gaza taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack has returned to Israel following a military operation to retrieve the body, Israeli officials said.Rani Gvili, who served in the Israeli Police Special Forces, died in combat during the Hamas... Read More.

A$AP Rocky’s ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ debuts at #1 on ‘Billboard’ 200

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

A$AP Rocky has earned his first #1 in over a decade with his latest release, Don't Be Dumb. The project now sits atop the Billboard 200, marking his third #1 album to date.According to Luminate, the project debuted with 123,000... Read More.

Kid Cudi announces The Rebel Ragers Tour

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

Kid Cudi is gearing up for a 30-city trek across North America. The tour kicks off April 28 and will wrap nearly two months later on June 27, with stops in Phoenix, LA, Toronto, New York and more.The Rebel Ragers Tour will feature performances... Read More.

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson and more

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

If you're going to marry someone, it's always a bonus if your moms get along, too. Luckily, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have that going for them. Taylor's mom, Andrea Swift, and Travis' mom, Donna Kelce, were seen hanging out together at the Sundance... Read More.

Nashville notes: Shenandoah’s ‘Sunday’ #1 + ERNEST’s new track

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Hatch Show Print, Historic RCA Studio B and the Haley Gallery are all closed Monday and Tuesday due to extreme winter weather in Nashville. During the recent Crash My Playa festival, classic country band Shenandoah presented... Read More.

Bruno Mars, Alex Warren are tops on the ‘Billboard’ charts again

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

Bruno Mars has notched a second week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, while Alex Warren has tied a major record on another chart."I Just Might," the first single from Bruno's new album, The Romantic, remains on top of... Read More.

Ahead of Grammys, Spotify puts Olivia Dean, KATSEYE, Lola Young baby photos on billboards

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

Having your baby pictures put up on billboards in your hometown may sound like a cruel joke - but it's actually Spotify's way of congratulating some of this year's Grammy nominees.The Spotify billboards have been erected in the hometowns of the contenders for best... Read More.

Choosin’ Orlando? Ella Langley’s got a swanky golf gig

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

While much of the country is battling the worst of winter right now, Ella Langley's headed for sunny Orlando. She's set to play a private show as part of Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, the opening event of the 2026 LPGA Tour. The... Read More.

Ye apologizes, addresses Black community and swastika moment in ‘Wall Street Journal’ ad

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

Ye, formerly Kanye West, is seeking forgiveness. In an ad in Monday's edition of The Wall Street Journal, he describes how an undiagnosed frontal-lobe injury contributed to his bipolar disorder, which gradually changed the man fans once knew."Twenty-five years ago,... Read More.

Mitchell Tenpenny’s moving at the ‘Speed of Light’ in 2026

Monday, January 26 by ABC News

Mitchell Tenpenny will be touring at the "Speed of Light" in 2026. The "Drunk Me" hitmaker will launch his headlining run Feb. 6 at Hard Rock Live in Rockford, Illinois, with Jake Banfield as his special guest. With many of the dates already on... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Body of last remaining hostage retrieved from Gaza, Israel says

A$AP Rocky’s ‘Don’t Be Dumb’ debuts at #1 on ‘Billboard’ 200

Kid Cudi announces The Rebel Ragers Tour

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson and more

Nashville notes: Shenandoah’s ‘Sunday’ #1 + ERNEST’s new track

Bruno Mars, Alex Warren are tops on the ‘Billboard’ charts again

Ahead of Grammys, Spotify puts Olivia Dean, KATSEYE, Lola Young baby photos on billboards

Choosin’ Orlando? Ella Langley’s got a swanky golf gig

Ye apologizes, addresses Black community and swastika moment in ‘Wall Street Journal’ ad

Mitchell Tenpenny’s moving at the ‘Speed of Light’ in 2026

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