Van Halen releases remastered version of ‘Balance’ track ‘Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)’

Rhino Van Halen has released a newly remastered version of the track “Don’t Tell Me (What Love Can Do)” from the upcoming 30th anniversary expanded reissue of their 10th studio album, Balance. In a post on Instagram, Sammy Hagar,
Jeff Lynne thanks fans for their support following cancellation of final ELO show

Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Songwriters Hall of Fame) Jeff Lynne has given fans an update following the cancellation of the last two shows of ELO’s tour, including their BST Hyde Park show in London on July 13,
Trump suggests there is no ‘smoking gun’ in the Jeffrey Epstein files

Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Friday suggested there is no “smoking gun” in the Jeffrey Epstein files as he seeks to downplay a case that’s long animated his MAGA supporters. “If
Migrants deported to El Salvador’s CECOT prison sent to Venezuela in prison swap, Bukele says

(VENEZUELA) — The more than 200 Venezuelan migrants who were deported by the Trump administration to El Salvador’s mega-prison in March have left El Salvador to be sent to Venezuela as part of a prisoner swap that
Nashville notes: The Band Perry’s Whiskey Jam + Trisha’s ‘Today’ takeover

Trisha Yearwood performed “Bringing the Angels,” “Girls Night In” and the title track of her new album, The Mirror, Friday morning on NBC’s Today show to celebrate the new record she co-wrote and co-produced. She also performed her breakthrough
Late-night TV hosts react to ‘Late Show’ cancellation

CBS Photo Archive via Getty Images Late-night TV hosts and celebrities are reacting to news of the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the entire franchise, effective May 2026. Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC’s
Roger Waters shares ‘Have a Cigar’ performance clip from upcoming concert film

Trafalgar Releasing and Sony Music Vision Roger Waters has shared another performance clip ahead of the upcoming theatrical release of his concert film, This Is Not a Drill – Live from Prague the Movie. The latest is
Lainey Wilson is ‘Tough as Nails’ in new Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit

Jason Kempin/Getty Images for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Lainey Wilson‘s new exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, titled Tough as Nails, is now open, after a party to celebrate
Texas Republicans might redraw congressional maps. Democrats plan to strike back

Bo Zaunders/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent decision to consider redrawing his state’s congressional districts mid-decade, which could eke out more seats for the Republican Party, has prompted Democrats to issue new threats to
Kate Beckinsale shares tribute honoring late mother Judy Loe

Jon Furniss/WireImage via Getty Images Kate Beckinsale has shared a tribute to her late mother, Judy Loe. The actress mourned the death of her mom in a post shared to Instagram on Thursday. Loe died on Tuesday,
‘John Proctor is the Villain’ film on the way from producer Tina Fey

John Lamparski/Getty Images A film adaptation of John Proctor is the Villain is on the way. Tina Fey and Marc Platt are producing a movie based on the hit Broadway play John Proctor is the Villain. Sadie
John Oates drops ‘Real Thing Going On’ from upcoming album ‘Oates’

Courtesy John Oates John Oates has shared another taste of his upcoming solo record, Oates, due out Aug. 29. The latest is the new single “Real Thing Going On.” The song is described as having melodies reminiscent of the
Fashion tech executive arrested for alleged $300 million fraud

Roy Rochlin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Christine Hunsicker, the founder of clothing-rental company CaaStle, was arrested Friday on federal fraud charges accusing her of cheating investors out of $300 million. Federal prosecutors for the Southern District of
A Boston sell-out and a Blake Shelton collab? It’s ‘a really big deal’ for Thomas Rhett

Big Machine Thomas Rhett‘s making good on his promise to keep expanding the About a Woman universe, dropping three new tracks a day before he plays a sold-out show at Boston’s Fenway Park on Saturday. The new
Trump administration unfreezes $1B in after-school funding: Source

William Campbell/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration has unfrozen over a billion dollars for critical after-school and summer education programming, a senior administration official told ABC News. “The programmatic review is over for 21st Century Community
Elton John lands career-first milestone with ‘Diamonds’’ 400th week on UK chart

Virgin EMI/Universal Music Elton John has landed a new chart milestone in the U.K. The rocker’s greatest hits compilation Diamonds has now spent 400 weeks on the U.K.’s Official Albums chart, his first album ever to spend that length of time
Scotty McCreery showcases a different sound on ‘Scooter & Friends’

Triple Tigers Scotty McCreery‘s first EP, Scooter & Friends, takes its title from his nickname back home in North Carolina, but it also shows a different side of the American Idol winner. “I had a lot of
Trump to sign 1st major federal cryptocurrency bill into law

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is slated Friday to sign the first major federal law governing cryptocurrency, a business that Trump’s family have begun forging strong ties to and have promoted in recent years.
On This Day, July 18, 2008: Billy Joel plays final concert at New York’s Shea Stadium

On This Day, July 18, 2008… Billy Joel performed the final concert at New York’s historic Shea Stadium ahead of its demolition. The show, a culmination of a two-night stand at the home of the New York
Another Biden aide invokes Fifth Amendment in deposition before House panel

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Annie Tomasini on Friday became the third Biden administration official to plead the Fifth Amendment in a House panel’s investigation into former President Joe Biden’s mental fitness and use of a presidential
4th detainee who escaped from New Jersey ICE facility located in Los Angeles: FBI

Andres Felipe Pineda Mogollon, who was wanted for escaping from Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, was arrested in Los Angeles, federal authorities said. FBI Los Angeles (LOS ANGELES) — The last remaining detainee who escaped from an
Miranda Lambert & Parker McCollum ‘Band Together’ to help Texas

Essential Broadcast Media Miranda Lambert and Parker McCollum are partnering to put on Band Together Texas to help their home state in the aftermath of the July 4 flooding. The star-studded benefit concert will take place Sunday,
3 killed in ‘horrific incident’ at law enforcement training facility in Los Angeles: Bondi

An incident was reported at the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s Special Enforcement Bureau compound in East Los Angeles, July 18, 2025. KABC (LOS ANGELES) — At least three people were killed in an apparent “horrific incident”
Paul Simon bribed to play ‘Kodachrome’ at Los Angeles concert

Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Paul Simon broke out a classic tune at his Wednesday night concert in Los Angeles, but he had to be bribed to do so. The two-time Rock & Roll
Teen suspected of killing Maine paddleboarder to be charged with murder Friday

Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (UNION, Maine) — The 17-year-old suspect in the murder of a paddleboarder earlier this month will appear in court on Friday, where he is expected to be charged with one count of murder. Sunshine Stewart was
Fire truck found in Southern California man’s home, police charge suspect for impersonating first responder

Steve Farzam has been charged for allegedly impersonating a firefighter after officials found a fire truck and other first responder gear in his home, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. KABC (LOS ANGELES) —
Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend: Prime VideoThe Summer I Turned Pretty: Belly must choose between Jeremiah and Conrad in
Albums by Carly Simon, Bread & more released in quadrophonic sound

Rhino The label is set to release four new compilations in quadraphonic sound with a high-res stereo transfer. The latest, celebrating Elektra Records’ 75th anniversary, includes Bread’s 1973 album The Very Best of Bread, Carly Simon’s 1975 release The Best
‘Later Tonight’ is just the beginning for Josh Ross

MCA / Mercury Nashville / Universal Music Canada / CORE Records As his U.S. breakthrough, “Single Again,” sits at #2, Canadian hitmaker Josh Ross is getting ready to release his full-length debut. The 15-track Later Tonight is
Consumer sentiment improved in July, despite Trump’s tariff threats

Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Consumer sentiment ticked higher in July, marking two consecutive months of improved shopper attitudes as businesses navigated President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threats targeting dozens of countries. The fresh reading matched economists’ expectations. The
Luigi Mangione prosecutors violating his health privacy rights, defense says

Curtis Means – Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Defense attorneys for alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione say prosecutors at the Manhattan district attorney’s office are violating his health privacy rights by accessing confidential medical information, according
What the government evidence list tells us about the unreleased Epstein files

Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell/Photo credit: Joe Schildhorn/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Attorney General Pam Bondi and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in February released what was then described as the “first phase of
Unidentified body discovered floating in the Atlantic off New Hampshire coast

Sheila Paras/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The body of an unidentified person has been found floating near the Isles of Shoals off of the coast of New Hampshire in the Atlantic Ocean, police said. The grisly discovery
How US tariffs on Japan could impact Americans playing Nintendo video games

Stanislav Kogiku/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (TOKYO) — For Americans who were eagerly awaiting the release of the Nintendo Switch 2, the delay of U.S. pre-orders for the popular new gaming console this April was one indication
First to ABC: High-ranking Democrats press Trump administration on US deal with El Salvador to detain migrants

Alex Peña/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Recent court filings suggest the Trump administration “misled federal judges, Congress, and the American people” about a deal between the U.S. and El Salvador to detain over 200 Venezuelan migrants at the
In brief: ‘Platonic’ season 2 trailer and more

The trailer for season 2 of Platonic has arrived. Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne star in the trailer for the upcoming 10-episode season of the Apple TV+ series. Season 2 finds best friends Will and Sylvia trying
When the fans speak, Cody Johnson’s ready to ‘Fall’ in line

Disney/Larry McCormack The reaction to Cody Johnson‘s latest hit, “The Fall,” reminds him of something that happened earlier in his career. “We’re back to ”Til You Can’t’ with this,” he tells ABC Audio. “‘Til You Can’t’ was
Netflix announces reality shows ‘Age of Attraction,’ ‘Let’s Marry Harry’ and more

Amanda Edwards/Getty Images A bunch of new reality shows are headed to Netflix. The streaming service has released its upcoming slate of new reality programming. Here’s a look at some of the new unscripted shows coming soon.
Billy Joel’s daughter ‘stunned’ by rocker’s new documentary: ‘Don’t miss it’

Courtesy of HBO Billy Joel’s daughter Alexa Ray Joel is making a case for why fans should check out his new HBO documentary, Billy Joel: And So It Goes. Alexa said on Instagram that she got to watch the doc
Steve Miller Band cancels all 2025 tour dates due to recent unpredictable weather

The Steve Miller Band has canceled their 2025 headlining tour, sharing the news via social media and citing weather concerns as the main factor in the cancellation. A social post from the band read: “You make music
Shinedown’s Brent Smith teams with Lynyrd Skynyrd for ‘Simple Man’

Lynyrd Skynyrd have teamed with Brent Smith of Shinedown for a live version of their iconic hit, “Simple Man.” The new single and music video is the latest release from Lynyrd Skynyrd’s live album/DVD: Lynyrd Skynyrd –