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ABBA Founding Member Works on New Music With AI

1 day ago | newsmax.com | Zoe Papadakis

Björn Ulvaeus, a founding member of pop group ABBA, is using artificial intelligence to help write for a new musical. The Swedish songwriter, 80, opened up about the process during a talk at SXSW London on Wednesday. "Right now I'm writing a musical, assisted by AI," Ulvaeus shared, saying that he was "three-quarters" through the creative process, according to Variety. The project represents his latest experiment in pushing musical boundaries.
'Dance Moms' Star Abby Lee Miller Sues Hospital for Leaving Catheter in Her Body

1 day ago | newsmax.com | Zoe Papadakis

Abby Lee Miller, best known for her role on the reality series "Dance Moms," is suing a prominent Los Angeles hospital, accusing its medical staff of leaving a surgical item inside her after a procedure. Miller filed a lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and two of its physicians, accusing them of medical malpractice, negligence and unauthorized medical treatment, NBC News reported.
Rod Stewart Cancels 2nd Las Vegas Concert Due to Health Issues

1 day ago | newsmax.com | Zoe Papadakis

Rod Stewart has been forced to cancel two Las Vegas shows due to health issues. The music icon shared that he will not play Thursday's show at Caesars Palace's Colosseum Theatre. The announcement comes on the heels of his last-minute cancellation of Monday's show, the Independent reported. "I’m awfully sorry to have to cancel my show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace," he apologized to fans on Instagram. "My doctor ordered a bit more rest while I recover from the flu.
Billy Joel: 'I'm Not Dying'

1 day ago | newsmax.com | Zoe Papadakis

Five-time Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Billy Joel said he is "doing fine" after being diagnosed with a brain disorder. The health update was shared Tuesday by radio host Howard Stern, who spoke on behalf of the music icon on "The Howard Stern Show." "He does have issues, but he said, 'Yeah, you can tell people I'm not dying,'" Stern said, according to USA Today. "He wants people to know that.
NFL Vet Jake McQuaide Escorted From Church After Demanding Answers Over Porn Scandal | Newsmax.com

1 day ago | newsmax.com | Zoe Papadakis

NFL long snapper Jake McQuaide was removed by police from an Ohio church after disrupting a Mass to confront the archdiocese over a pornography scandal involving priests from the community. The incident took place at Our Lady of Visitation in Green Township over the weekend, according to reports by the Cincinnati Enquirer and WCPO News.
Pop Star Jessie J Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

2 days ago | newsmax.com | Zoe Papadakis

Pop star Jessie J has revealed that she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. The 37-year-old singer shared the news in an Instagram video, saying that she would undergo surgery after her performance at this month's Summertime Ball. The diagnosis came after spending much of her recent time "in and out of tests.""I was diagnosed with early breast cancer. Cancer sucks in any form, but I'm holding on to the word 'early,'" she said.
Mark Hamill Recalls Carrie Fisher Advising Him to 'Embrace' 'Star Wars' Fame

2 days ago | newsmax.com | Zoe Papadakis

Mark Hamill has offered a glimpse into his friendship with Carrie Fisher and the transformative advice she gave after he began to downplay his fame while performing on Broadway. In an interview on NPR's "Fresh Air," published June 2, the actor recalled how Fisher encouraged him to embrace his "Star Wars" legacy after he left out the credit on a Broadway playbill. "[Carrie Fisher] came to see a Broadway show of mine," Hamill said.
Tim McGraw's Daughter Embraces Queer Identity

2 days ago | newsmax.com | Zoe Papadakis

Gracie McGraw, the eldest daughter of country music stars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, has proudly embraced her queer identity by sharing her truth in a message on social media to mark the start of Pride Month. Taking to her Instagram stories on Monday, the 28-year-old shared a graphic reading, "EVERYONE GET MORE GAY NOW!," according to E! News. "HAPPY FREAKING PRIDE. I love being queer," she wrote alongside the declaration.
Denzel Washington Advised Michael B. Jordan Against Overexposure on Social Media

2 days ago | newsmax.com | Zoe Papadakis

Michael B. Jordan has opened up about memorable advice once shared with him by Denzel Washington. The 38-year-old "Sinners" actor previously worked with Washington, who directed him in 2021's "A Journal for Jordan." At the time, the two-time Oscar winner, 70, shared that overexposure in the age of social media could hurt Jordan more than it could help.
Kanye West: Shopify Owes Me $4 Million

3 days ago | kugn.com | Zoe Papadakis

Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has said that Shopify is holding $4 million of his money. The Yeezy online store, which was previously hosted by Shopify, was taken offline after the rapper, who declared he is “a Nazi,” used a regional Super Bowl ad in February to promote a T-shirt featuring a swastika, according to CBS MoneyWatch. Taking to X on May 31, Ye wrote, “Shopify is currently holding 4 million dollars of mine.”“Just to put it in question form.