Nadine Menendez, wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, found guilty in federal bribery trial

Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A jury has found Nadine Menendez guilty in her federal bribery trial, following the conviction of her husband, former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, on similar crimes. Prosecutors argued
Sammy Hagar announces new single, ‘Encore, Thank You, Good Night’

Courtesy of Big Machine Rock Sammy Hagar is getting ready to share new music with fans. The rocker is set to release the new single “Encore, Thank You, Good Night” on Friday, which he wrote with guitar
Nashville notes: Ian Munsick's 'Horses' + Jelly Roll's 'Kimmel' 'Hallelujah'

You can check out Ian Munsick‘s new video for “Horses Not Hearts” from his new album, Eagle Feather, on YouTube now. Wynonna Judd‘s Concert from My Place will be released on Blu-ray May 30. Recorded at her
Rocker Patti Smith pays tribute to Pope Francis

Al Pereira/WireImage Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Patti Smith has paid tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away Monday at the age of 88. Smith shared a photo on Instagram of a dandelion growing between some cobblestones, with the caption,
Let's go girls: Shania Twain maps out summer tour plans

Disney/Tina Thorpe It’s been more than two years since Shania Twain put out her latest album, Queen of Me, but the country/pop superstar is still busy bringing her music to life on the road. She’ll kick off
Oscars voters now must watch every nominated film in each category to vote

Frazer Harrison/Getty Images New details about the upcoming Oscars ceremony have arrived. The 98th annual Academy Awards will take place on March 15, 2026. We now know the nominations for the 2026 Oscars will be announced on
R.E.M.’s Mike Mills makes surprise appearance at Peter Buck’s Athens show with Kevn Kinney

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images There was a mini R.E.M. reunion in the band’s hometown of Athens, Georgia, on Sunday. R.E.M.’s Peter Buck was headlining a show with Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ singer Kevn Kinney at the Rialto Room when
Martin Scorsese honors the late Pope Francis: 'A remarkable human being'

Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images Martin Scorsese is honoring the late Pope Francis, who died Monday at age 88, with a written tribute. In a statement shared with ABC Audio, the legendary director honored the Catholic
Ashley Cooke drops 'the f word' — but there's a twist

Disney/Scott Kirkland Ashley Cooke‘s saying the “the f word” — but it’s not what you think. You can check out exactly how she turns the phrase on the new track she just released. “This song immediately caught my
Riley Green's ready to take Opry NextStage to Texas

Disney/Randy Holmes Riley Green‘s set to play the Opry NextStage Live from Texas show in the days leading up to the 60th ACM Awards. The six-time ACM nominee will take the stage at Lexus Box Garden at
ICYMI: Even more announcements from Star Wars Celebration 2025

Christopher Jue/Getty Images for Disney In case you missed the announcements that were made at Star Wars Celebration 2025 over the weekend, let’s catch you up on everything going on in a galaxy far, far away. The
Animated Tom Petty featured in new Snoop Dogg video

Samir Hussein/Getty Images The late Tom Petty is featured in the new video for Snoop Dogg’s song “Last Dance with Mary Jane,” which reinterprets Petty’s classic track “Mary Jane’s Last Dance.” The clip, directed by Dave Myers,
'The Last of Us' star Pedro Pascal in 'active denial' over latest shocking episode

Liane Hentscher/HBO (SPOILER ALERT) Just two episodes into season 2, The Last of Us shocked fans with a major character death on Sunday. Much like in the video game on which the show is based, Pedro Pascal’s Joel meets his brutal
Dierks Bentley revisits his 'Up on the Ridge' era with 'Well Well Whiskey'

Capitol Nashville Dierks Bentley sees his new track, “Well Well Whiskey,” as a throwback to an earlier era, particularly his fifth album. “When I first heard ‘Well Well Whiskey,’ it made me think of my Up on
Billy Idol shares why he should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Disney/Eric McCandless Fan voting for the 2025 class of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame closes Monday, and Billy Idol is making a case for why you should vote for him. In a new interview with U.K. outlet
DHS Secretary Noem's purse snatched from DC restaurant, including $3K in cash

Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Department of Homeland Security Seceretary Kristi Noem’s purse was stolen at a Washington restaurant over the weekend, according to a DHS official. Noem had $3,000 in cash in her purse, along with
Alice Cooper reunites with original band for new album, 'The Revenge of Alice Cooper'

Matthew Baker/Getty Images Alice Cooper is releasing a new album and it marks a reunion with his original bandmates. According to Billboard, Cooper is set to drop The Revenge of Alice Cooper on July 25. It features
Stocks slide as Trump escalates criticism of Fed Chair Powell

Matteo Colombo/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks tumbled in early trading on Monday as President Donald Trump escalated his criticism of the Federal Reserve, urging the central bank to immediately lower interest rates and questioning the policy approach of Fed
What we know about Cardinal Kevin Farrell, leader of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected

Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the senior Vatican official who announced Pope Francis’ death on Monday morning, will serve as head of the Catholic Church until a new pope is elected, according
Foreigner to perform with orchestra in Las Vegas

courtesy of Live Nation Foreigner’s classic tunes are getting an orchestral spin for a new Las Vegas residency. Foreigner: The Hits Orchestral – Celebrating 50 Years Live in Vegas will have the Rock & Roll Hall of
Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers head home for Healing Appalachia

Healing Appalachia Kentucky natives Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers will headline the sixth annual Healing Appalachia Festival Sept. 19 and Sept. 20 in Ashland, Kentucky. After six years in West Virginia, this year’s shows will be held
Judges in Colorado, California to hear arguments over administration's deportation policies

Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Federal judges in Colorado and California are hearing arguments Monday over the Trump administration’s deportation policies as government officials press to remove accused migrant gang members. In Colorado, a federal judge
On This Day, April 21, 1984: Phil Collins lands his first solo #1 with 'Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)'

On This Day, April 21, 1984 … Genesis frontman and drummer Phil Collins landed his first-ever solo #1 with “Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now).” The track was featured in the romantic thriller Against All
Hegseth says he and Trump are on 'same page' after 2nd Signal chat revelation

Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday reacted to the revelation he discussed details about an imminent attack on Houthis in Yemen in March in a second Signal group chat — one that
2nd Signal chat reveals Hegseth messaging about Yemen strikes with family members: Sources
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared details about an imminent attack on Houthis in Yemen in March in a second group chat using the messaging app Signal that included his wife,
Venezuelan migrant whose deportation was blocked by SCOTUS speaks out
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — After his deportation was temporarily blocked by a Supreme Court order, 19-year-old Venezuelan migrant Alessandro Paredes spoke to ABC News from a detention center in Texas. “This is not being done by law,
4 killed in Illinois plane crash, officials confirm
(TRILLA, IL) — Four people from Wisconsin were killed on Saturday when their private, single-engine plane crashed in a field near an airport in rural Illinois after reportedly striking powerlines, authorities said. The Cessna 180G aircraft crashed
Scoreboard roundup — 4/20/25

(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONGrizzlies 80, Thunder 131Magic 86, Celtics 103Heat 100, Cavaliers 121Warriors 95, Rockets 85 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEDevils 1, Hurricanes 4Senators 2, Maile Leafs 6Wild 2,
'Worst Way' may only be the beginning of Riley Green's acting

Disney/Scott Kirkland If you enjoyed Riley Green‘s steamy “Worst Way” video, you’ll be happy to know it’s likely only a matter of time before we see more of him in front of the camera. “We’ve actually kinda gone
In brief: 'Conan O'Brien Must Go' season 2 trailer and more

We now have the premiere date for season 8 of Jersey Shore Family Vacation. MTV has announced that the reality show will return for its next season on May 29. This time around, the gang is celebrating
'Sinners' knocks 'A Minecraft Movie' out of the top spot at the box office

Warner Bros. Pictures Vampires beat video games at the box office this weekend. Sinners, the Michael B. Jordan vampire thriller from Black Panther director Ryan Coogler, knocked A Minecraft Movie out of the top spot this weekend, bringing in
ZZ Top’s Billy F Gibbons to celebrate July 4 onstage in Ohio

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images ZZ Top rocker Billy F Gibbons will be celebrating our nation’s independence onstage in Ohio. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and his band the BFGs are set to headline Madtree Red, White & Blue Ash, a festival taking
Electing a new pope: What happens next?
Arturo Mari – Vatican Pool/ Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — The process by which a new pope is elected has undergone numerous changes in the nearly two millennia that the Catholic Church has existed, with the current
Popes through the ages: some facts you might not know
Christopher Furlong/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — Who was the very first pope? How many popes have there been? Has anyone ever refused the office? For an institution that has existed for nearly 2,000 years, most people know
Pope Francis, everyman leader of the Roman Catholic Church, dies at 88
Franco Origlia/Getty Images (VATICAN CITY) — Pope Francis, whose time as head of the Catholic Church was noted for an everyman humility and outreach efforts to people of disparate backgrounds and faiths, has died at 88, the
The Who’s Pete Townshend issues statement that drummer Zak Starkey is back with the band

Days after firing drummer Zak Starkey following a round of concerts at London’s Royal Albert Hall, The Who have clarified the situation and announced they have re-hired their longtime drummer of nearly three decades. Guitarist Pete Townshend
HEART to embark on ‘An Evening With Heart’ 2025 U.S. Tour

Heart are in the midst of their “Royal Flush” North American tour; and now the legendary rockers have announced a new U.S. trek set to launch in May. An Evening With Heart will feature the iconic rockers