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December 30, 2018

The true story behind Elvis Presley's 1968 comeback special

Elvis Presley returned to prominence. He began performing for sold-out crowds in Las Vegas and produced "From Elvis in Memphis," an album that included "Suspicious Minds" and "In the Ghetto."

December 29, 2018

Singer Bebe Rexha calls out unnamed married football player who kept texting her

Singer Bebe Rexha called out a married football player for constantly texting her. The player remains unknown.

December 28, 2018

Aretha Franklin attorney: $3 million in back taxes paid to IRS

Aretha Franklin's estate has paid at least $3 million in back taxes to the IRS since her death in August, an attorney for the late Queen of Soul's estate said Thursday.

December 27, 2018

Roslyn Kind explains why she recorded ‘Save the Country,' recalls 'Saturday Night Live' performance

It was 1968 when Roslyn Kind, Barbra Streisand’s kid sister, first heard Laura Nyro’s “Save the Country” during a period of political unrest — and she says the song is now more relevant than ever.

December 26, 2018

Mariah Carey's holiday classic, 'All I Want for Christmas Is You,' sets new record on Spotify

Mariah Carey's 24-year-old Christmas classic is so popular it set a new one-day streaming record on Spotify on Christmas Eve.

December 26, 2018

Dennis Quaid to sing in new documentary about political censorship: 'Our whole culture has become intolerant'

Dennis Quaid is set to sing in a new docudrama about freedom of speech and political censorship. 

December 26, 2018

Rapper 21 Savage apologizes for 'Jewish money' lyrics that LeBron James posted

Rapper 21 Savage apologized this week for his "Jewish money" lyrics that got LeBron James in hot water.

December 25, 2018

Country star Phil Vassar performs 'Please Come Home for Christmas'

Chart-topping country music star Phil Vassar provides the soundtrack to your Christmas celebration.

December 25, 2018

'American Idol' alums Ruben Studdard and Clay Aiken reunite to perform a Christmas classic

Stars of 'Ruben & Clay' perform 'Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas' on 'Fox & Friends.'

December 25, 2018

Bing Crosby was 'in the dumps' while recording 'White Christmas,' biographer says

When Bing Crosby recorded 1942’s “White Christmas,” the entertainer was reportedly “in the dumps.”