John Lennon confidant says he was jealous of ‘attention’ Paul McCartney got in the ’70s

Richard Corkery/NY Daily News Archive via Getty Images John Lennon took himself out of the spotlight for five years in the 1970s to raise his son Sean Lennon, but during that time he was “insanely jealous” of
Smithsonian removes references to Trump’s impeachments from ‘Limits of Presidential Power’ exhibit — for now

Stefani Reynolds/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History removed references to President Donald Trump’s two impeachment proceedings from an exhibit on the “Limits of Presidential Power,” a Smithsonian spokesperson confirmed to ABC News. The spokesperson
Michael Jai White says he wanted his new film, ‘Trouble Man,’ ‘to be an experience’

Samuel Goldwyn Films Michael Jai White wrote, produced, directed and stars in his new film, Trouble Man, out in theaters Friday. Though it’s being associated with the Blaxploitation genre, he tells ABC Audio the film is generally influenced by
4 dead in shooting at Montana bar, suspect at large: Highway patrol

(ANACONDA, Mont.) — Four people were killed in a shooting at a bar in Anaconda in western Montana, according to the Montana Highway Patrol. The shooting suspect, Michael Paul Brown, is at large and believed to be
Jimmy Page settles writing credits dispute with ‘Dazed and Confused’ composer

Led Zeppelin in 1969; Chris Walter/WireImage Back in 2011, Led Zeppelin’s Jimmy Page and Jake Holmes, who wrote the song “Dazed and Confused” in 1967, settled a copyright infringement lawsuit that would lead to Zeppelin’s rendition of the
New series based on ‘The Holiday’ is in the works

David Lodge/FilmMagic via Getty Images A new series based on the beloved 2006 romantic comedy The Holiday is in the works at Apple TV+. The Holiday, directed by Nancy Meyers, starred Cameron Diaz as Amanda, a single
Def Leppard prepping first new album since 2022’s ‘Diamond Star Halos’

Eric McCandless/ABC via Getty Images A new Las Vegas residency isn’t the only thing that Def Leppard has planned for 2026. The band tells USA Today that they’re working on a new album for release next year.
Nashville notes: Zach Top’s ‘Sanity’ + Morgan Wade’s ‘Party’

Zach Top‘s new track, “South of Sanity,” is out now, ahead of the release of Ain’t in It for My Health on Aug. 29. Morgan Wade‘s new album, The Party Is Over (recovered), is out now, along with
Stevie Nicks forced to postpone August, September dates due to fractured shoulder

Disney/Randy Holmes Ouch! Steve Nicks has been sidelined by an injury and is postponing her August and September concerts. A note on her Instagram says that Stevie requires “recovery time” from “a recent injury resulting in a
John Krasinki announces ‘A Quiet Place: Part III’ coming to theaters summer 2027

Bruce Glikas/Getty Images You can get excited, but don’t make a sound. John Krasinki has announced that A Quiet Place Part III, the fourth film in the A Quiet Place series, will arrive in theaters on July
Joe Walsh bringing VetsAid charity concert to his Kansas hometown

Joe Walsh announces VetsAid2025; Fernando Salazar Photography Joe Walsh‘s VetsAid charity concert is returning this year for its ninth edition, and it’ll be held in a place near and dear to the guitarist’s heart: his hometown of
For HARDY, you can’t get more ‘COUNTRY! COUNTRY!’ than ‘Bottomland’

Big Loud “Bottomland” is no longer just the name of a camouflage pattern: it’s now a new song from HARDY. For the singer/songwriter, it embodies both his love of hunting and his home state. “As a proud
Tim McGraw previews new record with ‘King Rodeo’

Big Machine There’s a new live track from Tim McGraw, recorded in May at the first-ever Music City Rodeo. Tim co-wrote “King Rodeo” and performed it for the first time at the Bridgestone Arena event. “We’ve been
Dead & Co’s Grateful Dead 60th anniversary shows are first to feature legal cannabis sales & consumption

Courtesy Live Nation If you piled it all up, the amount of marijuana smoked at Grateful Dead and Dead & Company concerts over the years would probably reach from here to the moon. But Deadheads will be indulging
Bailey Zimmerman parks his ‘Chevy Silverado’ ahead of new album

Atlantic Records/Warner Music Nashville A week ahead of the release of his sophomore album, Different Night Same Rodeo, Bailey Zimmerman surprised fans with the track “Chevy Silverado.” It’s a song that’s personal for Bailey. “’Chevy Silverado’ is out
‘And Just Like That…’ to end with season 3

Craig Blankenhorn/HBO Max And Just Like That…, the Sex and the City revival is coming to an end. The current season of the popular HBO Max series will be its last, concluding in a two-part finale airing
Billy Joel documentary is sending his albums back onto the charts

Courtesy HBO Billy Joel‘s two-part HBO documentary, And So It Goes, is inspiring fans to check out his back catalog — and that’s sending his albums back onto the charts. Billboard reports that according to new Luminate data,
Trump moves nuclear submarines in response to Russia’s ‘highly provocative’ statement

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said on Friday he’s ordered two nuclear submarines to move in the “appropriate regions” in response to what he called “highly provocative statements” from the deputy chair of Russia’s
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to begin shutting down its operations

ABC News (WASHINGTON) — The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced Friday that it will begin a “wind-down of its operations” and cut a majority of its jobs by the end of September following Congress’ vote to cut
Marvel shares first look at Tom Holland’s new ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ suit

Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Fans of Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man have been treated to their first look at his brand-new suit. Marvel shared a video showing off the new Spider-Man suit to Instagram on Friday. The quick video, which
Russell Dickerson makes it ‘Worth Your Wild’ with his new song

Triple Tigers Check out Russell Dickerson‘s new track and it’ll be “Worth Your Wild.” That’s the name of the latest preview of his fourth studio album, Famous Back Home, which lands Aug. 22. “‘Worth Your Wild’ is
Spike Lee says A$AP Rocky and Denzel Washington ‘go toe to toe’ on ‘Highest 2 Lowest’

Photo by: Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images Spike Lee directed the upcoming film Highest 2 Lowest and says A$AP Rocky did not come to play. He sang the rapper’s praises on Thursday during his appearance on The Tonight Show Starring
Alice Cooper’s golf obsession grew from him replacing 1 ‘addiction’ with another

Mike Marsland/WireImage for One For The Boys If you’re an Alice Cooper fan, you know that the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is really into playing golf and has hosted a charity golf tournament for the
Midtown Manhattan office shooter fired 47 rounds in deadly rampage: Police

Shane Devon Tamura, 27, identified by the NYPD as the Midtown Manhattan office building shooter. Obtained by ABC News (NEW YORK) — The Midtown Manhattan office shooter fired 47 rounds from his M4-style rifle during the rampage, a
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: NetflixThe Sandman Presents: Death: The High Cost of Living: The final bonus episode focused
Bureau of Prisons moves Ghislaine Maxwell to prison camp in Texas

Sylvain Gaboury/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images (BRYAN, Texas) — The Bureau of Prisons has moved former Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell from a federal prison in Florida to a federal prison camp in Texas, officials confirmed Friday. “We can
Ashley McBryde’s bringing Redemption to Eric Church’s Chief’s venue

Disney/Robby Klein Ashley McBryde‘s Redemption Bar will open Aug. 28 on the fifth floor of Eric Church‘s Chief’s on Broadway in Nashville. Featuring a menu of zero-proof cocktails named after Ashley’s lyrics, the bar was inspired by
Ex-Eagles guitarist Don Felder offering private guitar lesson for charity sweepstakes

R. Diamond/Getty Imagess Wanna learn how to play the iconic guitar solo in “Hotel California” from the guy who wrote it? Now’s your chance. Former Eagles guitarist Don Felder is offering fans a chance to win an
Man at large after allegedly killing 4 people, leaving baby alive in Tennessee: Officials

Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TIPTONVILLE, Tenn.) — A manhunt is underway for a 29-year-old man who allegedly killed four people and left their baby alive, Tennessee authorities said. Austin Robert Drummond is considered armed and dangerous following
On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942: Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia is born

On This Day, Aug. 1, 1942… Jerome John “Jerry” Garcia was born in San Francisco, California. Co-founder of the legendary rock band the Grateful Dead, Garcia was the principal songwriter, lead guitarist and a vocalist for the
Republican Rep. Bryan Steil booed defending Trump tariffs at Wisconsin town hall

Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (ELKHORN, Wis.) — In a rowdy town hall on Thursday night, Wisconsin Republican Rep. Bryan Steil was booed when he expressed support for President Donald Trump’s trade policies. An attendee
Witkoff and Huckabee visit Gaza as Trump comes up with a plan for aid

Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (LONDON) — As global concern over the hunger crisis in Gaza intensifies, Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, on Friday inspected the U.S. and
Teacher charged in Arkansas couple’s murder held without bond

Washington County Sheriff (WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ark.) — A teacher arrested in the murder of a married couple found stabbed to death on a trail in an Arkansas park was held without bond after a brief court appearance on Friday.
Russia launches 6,400 drones, missiles into Ukraine in record-breaking month

Maxym Marusenko/NurPhoto via Getty Images (LONDON) — More than three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainians across the country retreat each night to bomb shelters and metro stations in a nightly ritual necessitated by the long reach of
Hiring slowed in July as Trump’s tariffs fluctuated

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Hiring slowed in July as President Donald Trump’s tariffs pinched the balance sheets of some major companies and reshaped the nation’s trade relationships. The reading fell short of economists’ expectations. The U.S. added
Canadian wildfire smoke brings poor air quality to Midwest as flood threat looms in Carolinas

ABC News (NEW YORK) — Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning in Canada is blanketing the skies in the Midwest, leaving millions with dangerous breathing conditions. Minneapolis, Chicago and Detroit were ranked in the top 10 major
Stocks tumble after Trump unveils sweeping new tariffs

Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks tumbled in early trading on Friday, just hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order slapping new tariffs on dozens of countries. A weak jobs report worsened investor jitters, revealing a slowdown
Madonna dresses up her 1985 single for its 40th anniversary

Rhino Records One of Madonna’s classic hits is all dressed up for its 40th anniversary. “Dress You Up” was the final single to be released from Madonna’s album Like a Virgin: It dropped on July 31, 1985.
In brief: ‘Eenie Meanie’ official trailer and more

The third season of Tulsa King now has a release date. Paramount+ has announced that season 3 of the Sylvester Stallone-starring series will premiere on Sept. 21. Season 3 finds Dwight’s empire expanding, just as his list
The dancing duet partner who tops Thomas Rhett’s list

Amy E. Price/Getty Images Thomas Rhett just sold out Boston’s Fenway Park with Teddy Swims, who also duets with him on a version of “Somethin’ ‘Bout a Woman.” In the past, TR’s also collaborated with Katy Perry, Riley
Taron Egerton is ‘enormously proud of’ his film ‘She Rides Shotgun’

Lionsgate Taron Egerton is a father on the run in the new film She Rides Shotgun. The Lionsgate movie, which arrives in theaters Friday, is something Egerton is “enormously proud of.” He plays Nate, who takes his
The challenge of creating a Doobie Brothers set list: ‘There’s just so many songs’

Photo Credit: Clay Patrick McBride The Doobie Brothers — featuring founding members Tom Johnston, Michael McDonald and Pat Simmons — are set to kick off the North American leg of their Walk This Road tour on Monday, their first
Grateful Dead’s San Francisco concert film to hit IMAX theaters for band’s 60th anniversary

The Grateful Dead’s newly remastered 1977 concert film “The Grateful Dead Movie” will debut in 60 IMAX theaters across the country, in honor of the legendary band’s 60th anniversary. Directed by Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia and
Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters swap drummers Ilan Rubin and Josh Freese

The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Foo Fighters’ new drummer will be Nine Inch Nails’ Ilan Rubin. As of press time it was unclear whether Rubin is permanently a member of Foo Fighters or just a touring