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John Mellencamp reveals unique way he’s getting in shape for upcoming tour

John Mellencamp performs in concert during the 40th Farm Aid at Huntington Bank Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)John Mellencamp recently announced dates for his Dancing Words Tour — The Greatest Hits, and it seems he’s already getting his body ready for the trek, although how he’s going about it seems a bit questionable.The rocker shared a video on Instagram of him working out on a treadmill, while smoking a cigarette. He added the caption, […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026

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Manhattan DA wants Luigi Mangione state trial to start July 1, before federal case

Luigi Mangione appears for a suppression of evidence hearing in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan Criminal Court on December 18, 2025 in New York City. (Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Luigi Mangione should stand trial in State Supreme Court in New York starting July 1, at least three months ahead of when the accused killer could stand trial in federal court, the Manhattan district attorney's office said in a letter Wednesday.Mangione has pleaded not guilty to […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026

Music News

Bruce Springsteen releases new song ‘Streets of Minneapolis’

: Bruce Springsteen performs at the AFI FEST 2025 Presented By Canva Opening Night "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" Premiere at TCL Chinese Theatre on October 22, 2025 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for AFI)Bruce Springsteen has released a brand-new song, “Streets of Minneapolis,” written in response to what’s been happening in Minnesota, including the fatal shootings of two protesters.“I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026

Music News

The Black Crowes announce new 2026 tour dates

(L-R) Chris Robinson and Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes perform in concert during the "Happiness Bastards Tour" at ACL Live at The Moody Theatre on November 11, 2024 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images)The Black Crowes have announced a new set of co-headlining tour dates with country rock band Whiskey Myers.The Southern Hospitality tour, featuring special guest Southall, will hit over 40 cities, kicking off May 17 in Austin, Texas. It will also visit Nashville, New York, Cincinnati, […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026

Music News

Paul McCartney doc ‘Man on the Run’ to hit theaters for one day only

Poster for Paul McCartney documentary 'Man on the Run' theatrical release (Courtesy of Trafalgar Releasing))The new Paul McCartney documentary Man on the Run is set to premiere Feb. 27 on Prime Video, but fans will now get a chance to see it early — and on the big screen.The film, directed by Morgan Neville, will be released in theaters for one day only on Feb. 19Man on the Run chronicles McCartney’s life after The Beatles breakup, including the formation of his […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026

Music News

On This Day, Jan. 28, 1985: ‘We Are the World’ was recorded in Los Angeles

On This Day, Jan 28, 1985…An all-star lineup of musicians came together in a studio in Los Angeles to record the charity single “We Are the World.”Written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie, and produced by Quincy Jones and Michael Omartian, the tune featured artists like Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Paul Simon, Tina Turner, Steve Perry and more."We Are the World" released in March 1985 and raised more than $63 million for a newly formed organization called United Support of Artists […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026

National News

Potential nor’easter headed to East Coast this weekend: Latest forecast

Ice chunks float in the Hudson River in front of the skyline of midtown Manhattan and the Empire State Building in New York City as seen from Hoboken, New Jersey, Jan. 26, 2026. (Gary Hershorn/ABC News)(NEW YORK) -- As the East Coast digs out from a massive snowstorm, a potential nor'easter could bring more snow to the region this weekend.The details are not yet clear, but here is what the forecast shows so far:On Friday afternoon and night, a low-pressure system may bring […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026

National News

Inside the ‘ghost student’ scam that uses identity theft to steal college loans and financial aid

ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Murat Mayor has no need for an associate's degree. The 58-year-old business analyst already has a Ph.D. But when he and his son, a high school senior, attempted last fall to apply for federal student financial aid, they learned that an account associated with both of their identities already existed.Those accounts showed applications to multiple community colleges -- and much more."We noticed that there [was] a lot of activity" on accounts created in their names, Mayor […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026

Music News

Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music looking for volunteer docents

Bruce Springsteen on Jimmy Kimmel Live!/(Disney/Randy Holmes)The Bruce Springsteen Center for American Music is looking for volunteers.The center, located on the campus of Monmouth University in Long Branch, New Jersey, is accepting applications for their first-ever docent program.According to the announcement, docents will "play a vital role in shaping the visitor experience at the new Center, which is dedicated to preserving, interpreting, and celebrating American music and its cultural impact."Responsibilities of the volunteer position include leading guided tours and "serving as […]

todayJanuary 28, 2026

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