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Barry Manilow readying his last album, but has no plans to retire from performing

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

Barry Manilow is currently on a tour that sees him doing what he says will be his last-ever shows in various cities. However, the 81-year-old legend says he has no intention of retiring from live performance and will keep doing his ongoing residency in Las... Read More.

Vic Mensa breaks down reflecting on how streaming effects artists mental health

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

Although he rapped "No More Teardrops" on his 2020 song, the reality of being a modern-day musician caused Vic Mensa to break down on Instagram Tuesday. He opened up mental health and music streaming in an Instagram video, admitting there was "immense fear" in sharing it with world."I... Read More.

Kendrick Lamar and SZAs Luther is the longest-running #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

Kendrick Lamar and SZA's song "Luther" is spending its 23rd week atop Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart, becoming the longest-running #1 in the chart's history.Luminate reports it's racked up 16.5 million official U.S. streams, 57.5 million in airplay audience and 1,500 in sales downloads from May 23 to May 29. "Luther" now... Read More.

Parents charged with manslaughter after their 7-year-old son fatally struck by car in North Carolina

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

(GASTONIA, N.C.) -- The parents of a 7-year-old boy who was fatally struck by a car while trying to cross a street in North Carolina have been charged with manslaughter and remain in jail on $1.5 million bond, police said.The child was hit by... Read More.

Hiker and his daughter found dead after going missing on Mount Katahdin in Maine: Officials

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

(BAXTER STATE PARK, Maine) -- A man and his daughter were found dead following an extensive, dayslong search after they went missing while attempting to hike to the summit of Mount Katahdin in Maine, officials said.Tim Keiderling and Esther Keiderling, both of Ulster Park,... Read More.

Education Dept. threatens Columbia Universitys accreditation, invoking anti-discrimination laws

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Education sent a warning to the accreditor of Columbia University on Wednesday, saying the Ivy League institution violated federal anti-discrimination laws.U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a press release that the decision came after the spate of protests... Read More.

Walton Goggins says he and Aimee Lou Wood have no feud: I love this woman madly

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood have addressed their supposed feud, saying it never existed in the first place.The White Lotus co-stars sat down with Variety for an interview about the public suspicion they do not get along. In the article, the actors... Read More.

Music Notes: One Direction, Teddy Swims and more

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

One Direction's video for "Night Changes" is the fourth video by the boy band to reach 1 billion views on YouTube. It follows "What Makes You... Read More.

Lady Gaga hit tops Billboard list of the Best LGBTQ Anthems of All Time

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

It's Pride Month, so Billboard has put together a list of the Best LGBTQ Anthems of All Time. To the surprise of no one, a certain Lady Gaga song is #1.Gaga's #1 hit "Born This Way" tops Billboard's list. She said... Read More.

The Zombies to appear at UK screenings of Hung Up on a Dream documentary

Wednesday, June 4 by ABC News

The surviving members of The Zombies are set to come together for a special screening of their documentary, Hung Up on a Dream.Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone, Chris White and Hugh Grundy, along with the film’s director, Robert Schwartzman, will be on hand for a June 24 screening and Q&A... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Barry Manilow readying his last album, but has no plans to retire from performing

Vic Mensa breaks down reflecting on how streaming effects artists mental health

Kendrick Lamar and SZAs Luther is the longest-running #1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart

Parents charged with manslaughter after their 7-year-old son fatally struck by car in North Carolina

Hiker and his daughter found dead after going missing on Mount Katahdin in Maine: Officials

Education Dept. threatens Columbia Universitys accreditation, invoking anti-discrimination laws

Walton Goggins says he and Aimee Lou Wood have no feud: I love this woman madly

Music Notes: One Direction, Teddy Swims and more

The Zombies to appear at UK screenings of Hung Up on a Dream documentary

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