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Aaron Epstein/Peacock The next show in The Office universe has a name and release date. NBCUniversal has announced that the new mockumentary will be called The Paper. It will premiere on Peacock in September. While The Paper won’t focus on the employees working at Dunder Mifflin, it is set in the same universe as The […]
Capitol Records After years of being “open to share personal details” of her life, Kali Uchis has released Sincerely, a project where she gets vulnerable “without giving away too much, and while still keeping certain things sacred,” according to Variety. She says she wrote some of the songs about her first child with partner Don Toliver. “I […]
Fox Fox has revealed its upcoming slate of shows for the 2025-26 season. Brand-new and returning shows are coming to the network, including the return of the animated series American Dad!, a reboot of Fear Factor and the Jane Lynch-hosted series Weakest Link moving over from NBC. Several new shows are being added to the […]
Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage Leon Thomas is releasing a deluxe version of Mutt, and it’s partially thanks to SZA. He explains how the idea came about in a recent interview with Billboard. “I started talking to my manager about everything that’s going on with the Grammys [eligibility cycle], not being able to be nominated [last year] because […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Monday defended the administration’s plans to receive a luxury jumbo jet donated by the Qatari government, saying it would be “stupid” not to accept a free plane. During remarks at the White House on Monday, before embarking on a four-day trip to the Middle East, Trump called the donation […]
Kevin Mazur/MG25/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue In November, Madonna asked fans via Instagram if they thought her life story should be a feature film or a TV series. In the comments, many fans voted for her story to be told in a series — and now it appears as though that’s what’s going to […]
(WASHINGTON) — A trade agreement between the U.S. and China on Monday slashed tit-for-tat tariffs between the world’s two largest economies and triggered a surge in the stock market. The U.S. agreed to cut tariffs on Chinese goods from 145% to 30%, while China committed to reduce tariffs on U.S. products from 125% to 10%. The lowered tariffs will […]
Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images Kid Cudi is continuing to build on his Hollywood experience, as he’s set to direct and star in his own horror-romance film titled When The Light Dies. In a post on social platform X Saturday, he wrote, “Ive been wanting to direct movies ever since I was a kid, and im finally stepping […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Monday embarked on a four-day tour of the Middle East, stopping in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on a trip underscoring the deepening economic ties between the United States and the Gulf kingdoms. Traveling to a region facing ongoing diplomatic, political and security challenges — including Iran’s nuclear […]
Key Glock explains his reluctance to release another joint project with the late Young Dolph in a new interview with Cam Newton on his Funky Friday podcast. “I want to do another collab tape, of course, but it’s like, I’m not going to be as happy. I’m going to be more in the past.” “I’m going to put so much work […]
A jury was selected Monday to hear the evidence against Sean Combs. The 12-person jury is comprised of eight men and four women. The defense accused federal prosecutors of bias because most of the government’s nine peremptory strikes were Black prospective jurors. “By our count, the government struck seven Black people, which, it’s our belief, amounts […]
The teaser trailer for Peacemaker season 2 has arrived. Max also announced the new season will debut Aug. 21 on the streaming platform. The DC Studios show was created for TV by James Gunn. John Cena stars as the titular Peacemaker in all eight episodes of season 2. This time around, the vigilante superhero struggles […]
(NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks soared at the open of trading on Monday, just hours after the U.S. and China announced an agreement to slash tariffs for 90 days as the world’s two largest economies negotiate a wider trade deal. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 1,005 points, or 2.4%, while the S&P 500 jumped […]
(GENEVA) — The U.S. and China issued a joint statement on Monday announcing an agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, with both sides “recognizing the importance of a sustainable, long-term, and mutually beneficial economic and trade relationship.” U.S. and Chinese representatives convened for talks in Geneva, Switzerland, this weekend in a bid to […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Monday will embark on a four-day tour of the Middle East, stopping in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates on a trip underscoring the deepening economic ties between the United States and the Gulf kingdoms. Traveling to a region facing ongoing diplomatic, political and security challenges — […]
Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images Amber Heard is officially a mom of three. In a heartfelt Mother’s Day post shared on Instagram on Sunday, the Aquaman actress announced the birth of her twins — daughter Agnes and son Ocean. “Mother’s Day 2025 will be one I’ll never forget,” Heard wrote alongside a sweet photo of her newborns’ feet resting on a baby mattress. “This year […]
The U.S. and China issued a joint statement on Monday announcing an agreement to cut reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, with both sides “recognizing the importance of a sustainable, long-term, and mutually beneficial economic and trade relationship.” U.S. and Chinese representatives convened for talks in Geneva, Switzerland, this weekend in a bid to establish the […]
Office of NJ Governor Phil Murphy LONDON — American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander — held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip since Oct. 7, 2023 — was set to be released Monday after successful negotiations between the U.S. and the Palestinian group. Israeli security officials told ABC News there would be a temporary pause in […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol Tennessee Highway Patrol responded to a fiery, multi-vehicle crash on I-75 near the Tennessee-Georgia border on Sunday, saying there were fatalities. The incident involved six passenger vehicles and a tractor-trailer, with two vehicles “actively on fire” after the crash, according to officials. The total number of deaths has not yet been released. […]
When President Donald Trump arrives in the Persian Gulf Tuesday for his first overseas visit since regaining the White House, he’ll touch down in a region that’s rich in opportunity. On the diplomatic front, he’s expected to focus on trade agreements and economic ties. But for Trump and his family, there are also opportunities in […]
A high-profile case against prominent real estate moguls took a new turn this week as federal prosecutors filed new charges against Oren and Tal Alexander, as well as their brother Alon, on May 8. Filed as part of a superseding indictment, which overrides the first indictment, the charges against the Alexander brothers include additional counts […]
Marvel Studios Thunderbolts* strikes again at the box office, winning the second weekend in a row. The Marvel superhero film, starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour, slipped 55% from its debut weekend, but still held the number one spot with $33.1 million. Following its opening, Marvel revealed the asterisk in the movie’s title represents its unofficial title, The New Avengers. […]
Lionsgate Omar Sy stars opposite Kerry Washington in the new movie Shadow Force. He portrays Isaac, a former secret agent turned dad who does all he can to keep his son safe from his former assassin unit. He tells ABC Audio he found joy in portraying a vulnerable and protective Black father. “[Shadow Force] was a good opportunity for me […]
(LOS ANGELES) — At least one person was killed and 32 others were injured in a fiery collision Sunday morning between a packed tour bus and a disabled SUV stalled on a freeway in Los Angeles County, authorities said. The collision occurred just after 5 a.m. Pacific Time on State Route 60 near the unincorporated […]
(WASHINGTON) — In what may be the most valuable gift ever extended to the United States from a foreign government, the Trump administration is preparing to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar — a gift that is to be available for use by President Donald Trump as the new Air Force […]
(NEW YORK) — The Minnesota Timberwolves announced in a press release on Friday that the team has launched an investigation after some of their fans violated the NBA’s Fan Code of Conduct by allegedly making “racially charged” comments towards Warriors power forward Draymond Green during the team’s second game against the Golden State Warriors on […]
(NEW YORK) — A carousel ride and 12 flavors of fudge await shoppers at LARK Toys, a family-owned toy shop outside Minneapolis, Minnesota. The glee on offer belies the stress behind the counter as President Donald Trump’s 145% tariffs on China, which are set to trigger price increases and product shortages within a matter of […]
( Nathan Posner/Anadolu via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Earlier this week, President Donald Trump announced he will be nominating Dr. Casey Means for U.S. surgeon general, replacing his former pick, Dr. Janette Nesheiwat, after questions emerged about her credentials. Means has been prominent in the “Make America Healthy Again” movement championed by Health and Human […]
(WASHINGTON) — Former President Joe Biden has reemerged into the public eye with two back-to-back sit-down interviews, sharing his diagnosis of the Democrats’ stinging election losses, defending his mental acuity, which was fiercely questioned at the end of his term, and all the while defining his version of his more than three-decades-long political legacy. And […]
(NEW YORK) — Robert Francis Prevost, the Chicago-born man who became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, has Black family roots in New Orleans, Louisiana, records show. ABC News has obtained several records, including U.S. Census records from the early 1900s, demonstrating that the first American pope’s family tree reflects the complex racial history of this […]
(NEW YORK) — A football fan is suing the NFL for $100 million, claiming the league worked together to prevent quarterback Shedeur Sanders from being picked early in this year’s draft, according to court documents obtained by ABC News. The lawsuit was filed last week in Atlanta by someone identified only as “John Doe,” who […]
A spokesperson for Taylor Swift is responding after the pop star was subpoenaed as a witness in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni‘s legal feud over their alleged conflict on the set of the film It Ends With Us. The singer was subpoenaed by Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, but a spokesperson for the singer says she was only involved in licensing her song, “My Tears […]
(NEW YORK) — Mohsen Mahdawi, the Columbia University student who was arrested last month during his citizenship interview, can remain free from custody while his case proceeds, a federal appeals court said on Friday. The three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit denied an effort by the Trump administration to stay a […]
(BAY VILLAGE, Ohio) — A sophomore at a high school in Ohio has died after sustaining an injury during a lacrosse match, according to Bay High School, where he played. Dylan Veselic was playing in a game for the school, located in Bay Village, against Olmsted Falls on Tuesday when he was injured. The school […]
Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue Swizz Beatz had provided beats, art and vibes to the community, and now, he’s adding jewelry to the list. The producer has teamed with Brazilian jeweler Ara Vartanian to launch a new collection called ARA x MR DEAN. Described as “an exploration of structure, boldness and shared creative […]
(LOS ANGELES) — Erik and Lyle Menendez‘s much-anticipated resentencing hearing will move forward on May 13 and 14, a judge ruled on Friday, as new details about the brothers’ alleged behavior behind bars were revealed in court. A hearing was held Friday to determine whether the brothers’ resentencing case should include information from the California […]
Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump offered some mixed messaging as Republicans put the final touches on their tax proposal, saying Friday that he would support raising taxes on the wealthiest Americans to help pay for his sweeping legislative agenda while adding in the same breath his belief that Republicans “should […]
Demi Moore and Colman Domingo are teaming up for a new film. The duo will star in the upcoming Roger Ross Williams-directed film Strange Arrivals, production company See-Saw Films announced Friday. According to Deadline, the film is inspired by the true story of Betty and Barney Hill, an interracial couple who claimed they were abducted […]
Greg Doherty/Getty Images for Lionsgate With all The Weeknd has accomplished, it’s hard to believe he’s never been interviewed on a late night talk show. All that’s about the change next week, when he makes his late night interview debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The show confirmed The Weeknd will be sitting down for a chat with […]
Mariah Carey is continuing to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her album The Emancipation of Mimi. She posted a carousel of throwback photos from the era on her Instagram Friday, writing, “Reliving the splendor of The Emancipation of Mimi with a few more of my favorite moments! #Mimi20.” Kid Cudi rapped his new single “Neverland” as the first artist on […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONWarriors 93, Timberwolves 117 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEOilers 5, Golden Knights 4Hurricanes 1, Capitals 3 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLOrioles 2, Twins 5Rangers 0, Red Sox 5White Sox 0, Royals 10Tigers 10, Rockies 2 (Doubleheader, game 1)Tigers 11, Rockies 1 (Doubleheader, game 2)Phillies 7, RYS […]
Amy Sussman/FilmMagic via Getty Images The latest Godzilla x Kong movie now has a title and release date. Legendary announced the upcoming sequel in its Monsterverse franchise will be called Godzilla x Kong: Supernova. The announcement was made in a video Warner Bros. shared to YouTube. The upcoming film is currently in production and will […]
(NEW YORK) — The family of an Arizona man killed in a road rage incident nearly four years ago brought him back last week as an AI-generated image to face the man responsible for his killing give an impact statement to the judge. The video message created by Christopher Pelkey’s sister that used his likeness […]
Tristan Fewings/Getty Images It’s a Marriage Story reunion. Deadline reports Scarlett Johansson and Miles Teller have joined Adam Driver in the cast for the upcoming film Paper Tiger, which will be written and directed by James Gray. Johansson and Teller will be taking over the roles once held by Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Strong, who […]
Doechii brings her braggadocious energy to the remix of The Weeknd‘s “Timeless” featuring Playboi Carti. “Top Dawg cashin’ out Doechii stock (Clock that)/ Pull up to the pgLang on the dot (On the dot)/ Now I got a timeshare wrist watch (Wrist watch)/ I been that girl since hopscotch, I’m too legit,” she raps. Kali Uchis gets […]
(NEW YORK) — A federal judge in Vermont has ordered that a Tufts University doctoral student be released on bail from ICE custody after her visa was revoked by the Trump administration. Rumeysa Ozturk testified remotely at her bail hearing Friday from the detention facility in Louisiana where she has been held since ICE agents […]
Tommaso Boddi/WireImage via Getty Images Seth MacFarlane‘s Ted is getting an animated spinoff series. A new show with the working title Ted: The Animated Series is coming to Peacock, the platform announced on Friday. This new show will pick up after the Ted films and comes after the success of the live-action Ted prequel series, […]
Disney/Eric McCandless Now that the Met Gala is over, Megan Thee Stallion is focusing on her own. She announced the inaugural Pete & Thomas Foundation Gala, which will gather influential figures in entertainment, philanthropy, sports and business with hope to raise funds for the foundation and its education, housing, wellness and community programs. Taraji P. Henson […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Friday voiced a willingness to ease tariffs on China, saying on social media it “seems right” to slash levies from 145% to 80%. The announcement arrives a day before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to begin trade negotiations with Chinese officials at a meeting in Geneva, Switzerland. The […]
Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Friday additional color additives from natural sources in line with the Department of Health and Human Services’ goal to eliminate artificial food dyes. The agency approved two dyes and expanded approval of a third, meaning it can now be used in a wider […]
Ser Baffo/Paramount+ We’re one step closer to getting the album J.I.D. first teased during Paris Fashion Week. The latest update comes in the form of an announcement revealing the project’s name, God Does Like Ugly, as well as its Aug. 8 release date. J.I.D. also shared a visual of a post-apocalyptic lost world, set in […]
Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. has surpassed 1,000 measles cases for the first time in five years, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Friday. A total of 1,001 cases have been confirmed in 30 states including Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, […]
Clipse fans got a preview to a song from the duo’s upcoming album Let God Sort Em Out. A clip recently surfaced online of a minute-long snippet that hears Pharrell Williams singing on the track. Pusha T could also be heard rapping about the “art of war.” Hell’s Kitchen is dropping three new bonus tracks to its soundtrack: “The River” featuring […]
(NEWARK, N.J.) — Radar screens at New Jersey’s Newark Liberty International Airport went black again early Friday morning. The brief outage happened at 3:55 a.m. Air traffic controllers could be heard telling a FedEx plane that their screens went dark and then asking the aircraft to tell their company to put pressure on to get […]
The official trailer for season 3 of Ginny & Georgia has arrived. Netflix released the trailer on Thursday, teasing all the chaos that is set to happen as Brianne Howey‘s Georgia is put on trial for murder. Antonia Gentry and Scott Porter also star in the third season of the show, which drops June 5 […]
(WASHINGTON) — Former U.S. Supreme Court Justice David Souter, a lifelong public servant, judicial moderate and advocate for humanities and civics education, has died. He was 85 years old. Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said of Souter: “Justice David Souter served our Court with great distinction for nearly twenty years. He brought uncommon wisdom […]
Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend: CBS, Paramount+The Neighborhood: The seventh season of the sitcom ends with an hourlong finale. HuluMurder Has Two Faces: Robin Roberts hosts the three-episode true crime binge series. NetflixForever: The classic Judy Blume novel has been adapted […]
(WASHINGTON) — Cameron Hamilton, who had been acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, was fired Thursday, a day after telling Congress the agency should not be disbanded, putting him at odds with President Donald Trump’s suggestions that FEMA be downsized or dissolved. The change at the top of the agency that coordinates federal […]
(WASHINGTON) — A bipartisan pair of senators applauded the Justice Department’s ongoing investigation into major egg producers over rising prices and called on the department to look even further into the issue in a letter to Assistant Attorney General Gail Slater late Thursday evening. “We write to express support for the Department of Justice’s reported […]
(CHICAGO) — When Robert Prevost was in the first grade, his neighbor told him he would be the first American pope, his brother told ABC News. On Thursday, that prophecy came true, when Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal, was elected to be the 267th pontiff — and the first from the United States. Before he was […]
(WASHINGTON) — First lady Melania Trump hosted the unveiling of a U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush at the White House on Thursday — with a notable absence of former President George W. Bush. A number of family and friends of the Bush family, including Neil Bush and Dorothy Bush Koch, […]
(CHICAGO) — When Sherry Stone learned that childhood friend Robert Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, she got on her computer and did what few people can do: She emailed him a note of congratulations. “I told him we’re thinking of having our next grade school reunion at […]
(SANTA ANA, Calif.) — One student was killed and two others were wounded in a stabbing outside their Southern California high school, and two of their classmates have been arrested, authorities said. The students were attacked during a fight in front of Santa Ana High School at about 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, shortly after dismissal, according […]
Lionsgate Kerry Washington plays a secret agent who’ll stop at nothing to protect her son in the thriller, Shadow Force, out in theaters Friday. She says she was drawn to the film because it balances action and emotion. “It’s this incredible opportunity to do action and stunts and weapons training and all of that,” she tells ABC Audio of […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is strongly considering installing Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. The potential selection comes as Trump told reporters in the Oval Office Thursday that Ed Martin, who is currently serving as D.C.’s interim […]
(NEW YORK) — Former President Joe Biden, in a wide-ranging interview on ABC’s “The View” on Thursday, said he was not surprised by Vice President Kamala Harris’ loss in the 2024 presidential election, but not because of her qualifications as a candidate — instead, pointing to sexism and racism he said had been leveled against her. “I wasn’t […]
Eli Joshua Ade/Netflix Charlize Theron is back as warrior Andy in the official trailer for The Old Guard 2. The trailer for the sequel arrives almost five years after the original The Old Guard film released on Netflix in 2020. It follows Andy and her team of immortal warriors who are back to protect humanity […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKnicks 91, Celtics 90Nuggets 106, Thunder 149 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEPanthers 3, Maple Leafs 4Stars 3, Jets 2 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLGuardians 8, Nationals 6Astros 9, Brewers 1Pirates 0, Cardinals 5Giants 3, Cubs 1Mariners 6, Athletics 5Mets 7, Diamondbacks 1Dodgers 10, Marlins 1Rangers 4, […]
Barry Brecheisen/WireImage via Getty Images Gollum is coming back to movie screens in time for Christmas 2027. According to Variety, Warner Bros. Pictures has announced that The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will arrive in movie theaters on Dec. 17, 2027. Andy Serkis, who has played Gollum in The Lord of the […]
Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images Fetty Wap has been behind bars since 2021, and he’s ready to share his story through music. Taking to Instagram Wednesday, his team announced his new single, Forever, will be coming out on Friday. “His freedom was taken, but not his voice,” the post read. “A raw, emotional track straight from […]
Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images/Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Fashion Trust U.S. Vic Mensa expressed his admiration for Kehlani and her support of Palestine in an Instagram post Wednesday, following the cancellation of her shows at SummerStage and Cornell University. “Few artists, and even fewer at your level of success, have chosen to center humanity and courage […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump unveiled the framework for a trade agreement with the United Kingdom on Thursday, marking the first such accord with any nation since the White House suspended some of its far-reaching “Liberation Day” tariffs last month. The Trump administration will adjust 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, and will lower auto tariffs from […]
Andres Kudacki/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Plans for a new air traffic control system were announced Thursday by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy amid a spotlight on the out-of-date ATC system and the air traffic controller shortage. The Transportation Department said in a statement the current ATC system is “antiquated” and said the new “state-of-the-art” system […]
(WASHINGTON) — Senate Democrats sparred with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Wednesday over whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be returned to the United States, as well as the Department of Homeland Security’s spending. During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who traveled to El Salvador to meet with Abrego Garcia, […]
A24 Dakota Johnson has her heart pulled between Chris Evans and Pedro Pascal in the new trailer for Materialists. A24 released the second official trailer for the film on Thursday. It features the classic movie trailer voice-over that was a staple of films of a different era. In the trailer, Johnson stars as Lucy, an […]
Janelle Monáe and Grace Jones are part of the lineup for the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn!, a free outdoor festival in New York. There will also be a tribute to Quincy Jones and a performance by Lyricist Lounge, and a showcase of rappers, emcees and DJs. Janelle and Grace will perform on June 9, while the Quincy tribute will go […]
Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Doechii is reacting to critics who claim she was mistreating her team ahead of the 2025 Met Gala. Questions arose after a clip surfaced on social media in which the rapper demanded more umbrellas to further hide her Met Gala look from surrounding fans and paparazzi. “I’m ready. … No, stop, give me another […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump said Thursday in the Oval Office that he will soon announce a new nominee for the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, replacing his pick, Ed Martin. “He is a terrific person. He wasn’t getting the support from people that I thought,” Trump said during a White House event. […]
(WASHINGTON) — Attorneys for wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia said in a court filing Thursday that after conducting three depositions, they are “still in the dark about the Government’s efforts to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s release from custody and return to the United States.” U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis, seeking to determine how the government has failed to […]
Paramount Network The Yellowstone universe is expanding. CBS has ordered a new spinoff series of the hit Taylor Sheridan-helmed franchise with the working title of Y: Marshals. The Y, of course, stands for Yellowstone, as this spinoff will serve as a direct offshoot of the original series. Luke Grimes will star in the show as […]
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Singer Smokey Robinson has responded to a lawsuit that has accused him of sexual battery, assault and creating a hostile work environment. The four women — all former housekeepers who are listed as Jane Does in the suit filed Tuesday — are accusing the Motown artist of unwanted acts toward them. Robinson’s wife, […]
(NEW YORK) — Former President Joe Biden, on ABC’s “The View” on Thursday, railed against President Donald Trump’s second term so far and said he took responsibility for Trump’s historic return to the White House. “He’s had the worst 100 days any president’s ever had,” Biden said of his Oval Office successor. Biden maintained he would […]
Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images While entertaining fans in stadiums nationwide as part of his Grand National Tour, Kendrick Lamar has become the top nominee of the BET Awards 2025. The rapper has secured 10 nominations, including best male hip-hop artist and album of the year for GNX. “Not Like Us” earned nods for video of […]
mbbirdy/Getty Images (SANTA ANA, Calif.) — One student was killed and two others were wounded in a stabbing outside their Southern California high school, authorities said. The students were attacked in front of Santa Ana High School at about 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, shortly after dismissal, according to school officials and police in Santa Ana, which […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Republican-led House is voting Thursday on Democratic Rep. Jared Huffman’s motion to send legislation formalizing the Gulf of Mexico’s proposed name change to Gulf of America back to committee. The legislation, which was introduced by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, codifies an executive order from President Donald Trump to rename […]
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Barry Keoghan is set to play Ringo Starr in Sam Mendes’ four films about The Beatles and the actor revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that he’s met the legendary rock drummer, sharing that he was “absolutely lovely.” “I met Ringo the other day. I met him at his house, and he played the […]
Honey, don’t miss the official trailer for Ethan Coen‘s latest film, Honey Don’t! The film stars Margaret Qualley as a small-town private investigator who delves into a case about a series of strange deaths that are tied to a mysterious church. Aubrey Plaza, Charlie Day and Chris Evans also star in the upcoming film, which […]
Former President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will appear on ABC’s “The View” on Thursday for their first joint interview since leaving the White House. The pair will join the co-hosts live in-studio to discuss life post-presidency, the Democratic Party’s losses in 2024, and the current political landscape as President Donald Trump passes […]
Facing the potential of life in prison on sex trafficking and racketeering charges, Sean Combs hired a high-profile team of defense lawyers for his criminal trial in New York. With a combined 150 years of legal experience, Combs’ team of lawyers have defended everyone from alleged United Healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione to disgraced financier […]
Mortgage rates have dropped over the early months of 2025, offering homebuyers an opportunity for some borrowing relief if they move ahead with the big-ticket purchase. The housing market remains sluggish and wider economic uncertainty looms, however. President Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten to upend global trade and tip the U.S. into a downturn, experts said. […]
The Republican-led House is set to vote Thursday on a bill to make the Gulf of Mexico’s name change to Gulf of America permanent. The legislation, which was introduced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, codifies an executive order from President Donald Trump to rename the body of water. Its fate in the Senate […]
Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for The Michael J. Fox Foundation Michael J. Fox tells the story of playing two iconic roles at the same time in his latest novel. Flatiron Books announced the upcoming release of Fox’s fifth novel, Future Boy: Back to the Future and My Journey Through the Space-Time Continuum, on Wednesday. It will […]
Art imitates life in the Apple TV+ movie Die Like a Man. Speaking to ABC Audio, Cory Hardrict, who plays a recently paroled gangster in LA, recalls the interaction his cast had with real-life gangsters in the east side of the city. “I remember when we shot this movie, we were shooting in East LA and we […]
Griffin Nagel/Bravo The Bravo-verse is expanding. The network has announced a new expansion to its programming slate, which includes new and returning series, such as a brand-new addition to its Real Housewives franchise. The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is the latest entry in the beloved reality franchise. Andy Cohen will executive produce the new […]
DDG thinks his process of recording an album live on Twitch will change the music industry. “The music industry getting boring, I had to spice it up,” he told TMZ. “I don’t really like how mysterious the music industry is, for real. I feel like it’s better when artists connect closer with the fans so […]
Gabe Ginsberg/WireImage) The writers of Sam Mendes’ upcoming films about The Beatles have just been revealed. Variety reports that three writers have been hired for the four films: Jez Butterworth, whose resume includes Ford v Ferrari, Edge of Tomorrow and Spectre; Peter Straughan, who won the Oscar this year for writing Conclave; and Jack Thorne, a BAFTA and Tony Award […]
Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images Al B. Sure! has a lot to say, and he’s doing it in his new book, Do You Believe Me Now? Scheduled for a Sept. 9 release under Simon & Schuster, the memoir will share with fans his journey to becoming a new jack swing superstar and signing with Uptown Records, where he […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPacers 120, Cavaliers 119Warriors 99, Timberwolves 88 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEHurricanes 2, Capitals 1Oilers 4, Golden Knights 2 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLGuardians 9, Nationals 10 (Doubleheader, game 1)Guardians 9, Nationals 1 (Doubleheader, game 2)Dodgers 4, Marlins 5Rangers 6, Red Sox 1Phillies 8, Rays 4Padres […]
Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images With Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga now veterans in the rap game, Lil Wayne is introducing the world to the new generation of Young Money. In a recent episode of his Apple Music show, he presented new artists Jay Jones, Allan Cubas, Domiio, Euro, Lucifena and Poppy. Speaking of Cubas, Wayne […]
Richard Heathcote/Getty Images (POLK COUNTY, Fla.) — A Florida woman was killed by an alligator during a canoeing trip with her husband, who tried to save her during the surprise attack, officials said. The husband and wife were canoeing in about 2 1/2 feet of water at the mouth of Tiger Creek near Lake Kissimmee […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, just weeks after President Donald Trump intensified calls for lower borrowing costs and voiced eagerness about the potential “termination” of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. In recent days, Trump has dialed back his attacks on Powell, saying he will not fire Powell before the end […]
Boardwalk Empire actor Michael Pitt was arrested and indicted in Brooklyn on Friday on charges of sexual abuse, criminal sex act, assault and strangulation, according to court documents. The actor pleaded not guilty and was released until his next court date in June. The charges stem from alleged incidents that occurred in 2020 and 2021, […]
Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images Bobby Shmurda canceled his Still Alive Tour a week before its start and apologized to fans on social media while suggesting the cancellation was caused by promotion issues. “I have to go through lawsuits with these guys … that I knew better to do business with,” he wrote. “let this be […]
(NEW YORK) — When Svetlana Dali snuck onto a Delta flight from New York to Paris in November it was not the first time she had successfully evaded airport security measures, federal prosecutors said Wednesday in a new court filing. Two days before Dali, 57, went through security at JFK Airport and walked onto the Delta plane […]
Buena Vista/Getty Images The director of 10 Things I Hate About You has plans for a sequel trilogy based on the original film. Gil Junger, who directed the 1999 teen romantic comedy, revealed he is cowriting a sequel script in an interview with People magazine. The new film, which he is cowriting with Naya Elle […]
(WASHINGTON) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted raids targeting businesses in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, sources confirmed to ABC News. A coalition of activists had warned delivery drivers and restaurants of the planned enforcement one day prior. “I have heard those reports, I’ve been getting them all morning. I am disturbed by them,” Washington […]
Theo Wargo/NBC Amy Poehler is reuniting with Parks and Recreation creator Mike Schur for a new comedy series. The duo are collaborating on the upcoming series DIG for Peacock. Schur and Poehler will executive produce and co-write the pilot episode for the new series, with the latter set to star in the show as well. […]
Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images The 2025 edition of the Blue Note Jazz Festival has been announced, complete with a date, location and a star-studded lineup. Set for Aug. 29-31 at The Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa, California, the event will feature headliners The Roots, Jazmine Sullivan, artist-in-residence Robert Glasper and a mystery guest. Others tapped to entertain fans […]
Curtis Means – Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — An online legal defense fund for alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione has surpassed $1 million as he prepares to return to court next month. The fund reached the million-dollar mark on Tuesday, which coincided with Mangione’s 27th birthday. Mangione is being held without bail at the Metropolitan Detention Center […]
SZA revealed she owes Beyoncé some money when she commented on a post claiming Bey gives credit to anyone who steps in the studio as she’s making music. “I literally owe her half my publishing off interpolation alone on SOS and she never pressed me lmao,” SZA wrote in response to influencer Zuhaila Jama‘s post. She then called Beyoncé “a generous QUEEN.” […]
Get ready for a “whole new world.” A seventh Disney destination is coming to Abu Dhabi. The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger made the major announcement Wednesday on ABC’s Good Morning America, describing it as “the most technologically advanced theme park that we’ve ever built.” “I am excited for the UAE and Abu Dhabi. Bringing a Disneyland to […]
(SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, OHIO) — A woman has been arrested after a raccoon named Chewy was found holding a meth pipe in the driver’s seat of her car in what police are calling a “strange encounter on patrol” in Ohio. The incident occurred on Monday at approximately 7:15 p.m. when Springfield Township police officer Austin Branham […]
The teaser trailer for We Were Liars has arrived. Prime Video released the teaser for the upcoming series on Tuesday. The show is based on the popular young adult novel by E. Lockhart. Emily Alyn Lind stars as Cadence Sinclair in the show, which will premiere all eight episodes on June 18 … Acapulco is […]
Singer Smokey Robinson is being accused of sexual battery, assault and creating a hostile work environment in lawsuit filed Tuesday by lawyers representing four of his former housekeepers. The four women — all of whom are listed as Jane Does — are accusing the Motown artist of unwanted acts toward them. Robinson’s wife, Frances Robinson, […]
Gerard Bottino/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Another Navy fighter jet sank to the bottom of the Red Sea on Tuesday following the second such mishap aboard the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in just over a week, a U.S. official told ABC News. The F/A-18 F fighter jet was attempting a nighttime […]
Angelika Warmuth/picture alliance via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Temperatures are beginning to warm up, indicating the arrival of spring — and of allergy season for millions of Americans. Research shows that allergy seasons may be hitting people harder by starting earlier, lasting longer and creating more pollen. Growing seasons — the time of year […]
(AUSTIN) — Police in Texas said they are looking for a missing 9-year-old girl who hasn’t been seen in over seven years whose disappearance was uncovered after the child’s mother was arrested for allegedly locking her 7-year-old daughter in a closet for weeks. Virginia Marie Gonzales, 33, of Austin, was arrested on a charge of […]
(FRANKFORT, KY) — Kentucky’s bourbon industry faces potential devastation as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff dispute with Canada threatens to halt $43 million in annual whiskey exports. During Tuesday’s Oval Office meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Trump maintained his hard stance on tariffs, declaring that Canada would need to make significant concessions to […]
Kat Cisar and her six-year-old twins, who attend a Milwaukee school that was found to have hazardous lead in the building. (ABC News) (MILWAUKEE) — Kat Cisar, a mother of 6-year-old twins, found out in late February that her kids were potentially being exposed to harmful lead paint and dust at their Milwaukee school. By […]
(WASHINGTON) — Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi of Illinois has announced his bid to run for Senate in 2026, confirming speculations that he would join the quickly expanding field of primary competitors looking to win the safe Democratic seat left open by Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., who is retiring at the end of his term. In an […]
ABC/Heidi Gutman The true crime docuseries Murder Has Two Faces is now available to watch on Hulu. From ABC News Studios, the three-episode binge shines a light on lesser-known cases that were eclipsed by similar, more notorious murders. The show is hosted by Robin Roberts and explores why the overlooked crimes did not receive as […]
(WASHINGTON) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement allegedly conducted raids targeting businesses in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. A coalition of activists had warned delivery drivers and restaurants of the planned enforcement one day prior. “I have heard those reports, I’ve been getting them all morning. I am disturbed by them,” D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser told reporters […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Federal Reserve on Wednesday is set to announce its first decision on the level of interest rates since President Donald Trump last month intensified calls for lower borrowing costs and voiced eagerness about the potential “termination” of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. In recent days, Trump has dialed back his attacks on Powell, […]
Photo by Theo Wargo/FilmMagic A$AP Rocky has a lot on his plate: he recently served as a co-chair for the 2025 Met Gala; he’s in the headlines for expecting his third baby with Rihanna; and he’s featured in the teaser trailer for the upcoming movie Highest 2 Lowest. In the Spike Lee-directed film, he acts opposite Denzel […]
Disney/Stewart Cook via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — A man crashed his vehicle through the gates of actress Jennifer Aniston’s Los Angeles home on Monday, police sources confirmed to ABC News. The “Friends” star was home at the time, police sources said. Private security at the Bel Air home detained the driver and he is […]
(NEW YORK) — A federal judge in New York ruled Tuesday that the Alien Enemies Act “was not validly invoked” by the Trump administration when it opted to deport alleged Tren de Aragua members, marking the second time a judge has deemed the administration’s use of the AEA unlawful. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein on Tuesday granted […]
(NEW YORK) — The Columbia University student who was detained in Vermont by Immigration and Customs Enforcement told ABC News that he was about to sign a document saying he was willing to take the Pledge of Allegiance, one of the final steps in the process to become a U.S. citizen, when masked agents suddenly arrested him. […]
Photo by Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET In honor of the 25th anniversary of the BET Awards, the annual celebration will include a tribute to its music video countdown show 106 & Park. Former hosts Free and AJ Calloway will reunite onstage with Julissa Bermudez, Keshia Chanté, Rocsi Diaz and Terrence J, who subsequently took control of the reins. […]
(CHESTER, N.Y.) — A New York town official has been arrested for allegedly shooting a DoorDash driver who was lost and trying to get directions, police said. The 24-year-old victim was attempting to deliver food to a house Friday night when he got lost in Chester, a town about 50 miles north of Manhattan, the […]
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration can move forward with a ban on transgender military service members for now, lifting a lower court injunction against the policy after a judge ruled it was an “unsupported, dramatic and facially unfair exclusionary policy.” The court did not explain its decision other […]
(WASHINGTON) — Escalating an ongoing clash between President Donald Trump’s administration and Harvard University, the Department of Education announced Harvard is ineligible for new research grants unless it agrees with compliance criteria. “Harvard is not eligible for any new grants from the federal government until they demonstrate responsible management of the university,” a senior official […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump made a surprise announcement on Tuesday that the United States would stop bombing the Houthis in Yemen, insisting that the rebel group had agreed to stop attacking U.S. ships in the Red Sea. “They’ve announced to us at least that they don’t want to fight anymore,” Trump said during an […]
(GEORGIA) — A man who has been detained for more than six weeks after being accused of attempting to kidnap a 2-year-old boy at a Walmart in Georgia was granted bond on Tuesday in a case that prosecutors called “unusual.” Mahendra Patel, 57, of Kennesaw, was arrested and subsequently indicted by a grand jury on attempted kidnapping, […]
Warner Bros./Getty Images The sequel to Practical Magic will officially be enchanting movie theatergoers next year, Warner Bros. Pictures announced Tuesday. The studio shared a video announcement of the highly anticipated upcoming film on Instagram, which featured a witchy incantation by Nicole Kidman‘s and Sandra Bullock‘s respective characters from the original film, Gillian Owens and Sally Owens. “Tooth of wolf and morning […]
Roots Picnic Pride is returning to Philadelphia for a second year, continuing its mission to celebrate Black and queer artists and community. A partnership between Houses of Luv and the vice president of Philly Black Pride, Jacen Bowman, the event will kick off May 30 with a pre-event, followed by an on-site ballroom showcase on May 31, […]
(JEROME, Fla.) — An 89-year-old man and a dog were killed in apparently separate bear attacks near the victim’s home in Florida, officials said. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call shortly after 7 a.m. Monday involving a “bear encounter.” The incident was reported in the area of State Road 29 and […]
Aimee Lou Wood has nothing but good things to say about Walton Goggins. The actress, who starred as Chelsea, girlfriend of Goggins’ character Rick, on season 3 of The White Lotus, walked the red carpet of the 2025 Met Gala on Monday. While speaking to Entertainment Tonight, Wood said it was great to have a […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLDodgers 7, Marlins 4Padres 4, Yankees 3Reds 0, Braves 4White Sox 0, Royals 3Astros 1, Brewers 5Giants 2, Cubs 9Pirates 3, Cardinals 6Mets 5, Diamondbacks 4Mariners 6, Athletics 7Guardians, Nationals (POSTPONED) NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKnicks 108, Celtics 105Nuggets 121, Thunder 119 NATIONAL HOCKEY […]
(BRENHAM, Texas) — The body of a 10-year-old girl was found on Tuesday after she was swept away by floodwaters in Texas. The sad end to the search comes as a a storm threat continues to impact millions in the South and Northeast on Tuesday. Two sisters were walking home from school in Brenham, Texas, […]
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Kehlani‘s pro-Palestinian stance has gotten her nixed from yet another headlining concert. Her June 26 performance at New York’s SummerStage in honor of Pride month was canceled following pressure from Mayor Eric Adams and his team, as well as potential security concerns that could arise if Kehlani stayed on the bill. “We have been notified by the […]
Tyler Perry‘s creative juices continue to flow, as he has a new show making its way to BET. Titled Divorce Sistas, it follows the sisterhood of close friend Rasheda, Geneva, Naomi, Tiffany and Bridgette, who go through challenges in their circle while dealing with the highs and lows of their respective love lives. Tyler created, wrote, directed […]
(WASHINGTON0 — President Donald Trump is set to headline a fundraiser for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts next month, according to an invitation obtained by ABC News, for which the top sponsorship level is selling for $2 million. The event, hosted by the Kennedy Center’s board of trustees, includes a VIP […]
Peter Mountain/Netflix Noah Baumbach‘s latest film starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler now has a release date. The Oscar-nominated director’s upcoming film, Jay Kelly, arrives on Netflix this fall, the streamer announced Tuesday. It will arrive in theaters on Nov. 14 before it will be available to stream on Netflix on Dec. 5. While there […]
(BALTIMORE) — A federal judge on Tuesday rejected the Trump administration’s argument that a 20-year-old Venezuelan man deported to El Salvador, whose removal violated a previous court settlement, should not be returned to the U.S. because his asylum application would be denied. During the hearing in Maryland, U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher — who last […]
Disney/Gilles Mingasson Quinta Brunson is being honored with the key to the city of Philadelphia. ABC and the city of Philadelphia made the announcement about Brunson’s honor on Tuesday. The Emmy-winning creator and star of Abbott Elementary will be presented with the key as part of a celebration what will take place at Andrew Hamilton […]
(HONOLULU) — Hawaii has passed legislation to increase people staying at hotels to help the islands cope with the increasing pressures from climate change. The bill, SB1396, adds a 0.75% levy to existing taxes on tourist lodging within the state — including hotels rooms, timeshares and vacation rentals starting Jan. 1, 2026. It also imposes an […]
(WASHINGTON) — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday bluntly told President Donald Trump in the Oval Office that Canada is “not for sale” after Trump repeated his assertion it should become the 51st state. “As you know from real estate, there are some places that are not for sale. And Canada is not for sale, […]
Ben Symons/Peacock A hot new bombshell has entered the villa! It’s the Love Island USA teaser trailer. Season 7 of the hit reality dating competition show will premiere on Peacock on June 3. New episodes of the show will drop every single day of the week expect on Wednesdays. Ariana Madix will return to host […]
Epic Records André 3000 wore a piano on his back as part of his Met Gala look, and it turns out it was all by design. Shortly after walking the blue carpet Monday, he released a collection of piano instrumentals titled 7 piano sketches. The album was recorded nearly a decade ago, when he was staying in […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s plan to promote acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Ed Martin, who has repeatedly defended Jan. 6 rioters, to the permanent position appears to face an uphill battle after a key Senate Republican said Tuesday he would not support the nomination. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina told […]
Alex Peña/Getty Images (BALTIMORE) — A federal judge in Maryland is hearing arguments from the federal government Tuesday over the 20-year-old Venezuelan man deported to El Salvador whose removal violated a previous court settlement, according to a court order. The hearing comes two weeks after U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher, a Trump appointee, ordered the […]
Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images Rihanna was fashionably late to the Met Gala on Monday, arriving on the blue carpet after many livestreams had already come to an end. She arrived wearing a black cropped jacket, bustier bodysuit, a pinstripe skirt with a train, a satin polka dot cravat, a hat and black-and-white pumps, all courtesy […]
Oklahoma City Police Department (OKLAHOMA CITY) — Seven people were shot at an Oklahoma City bar where fans were gathered to watch the Thunder-Nuggets NBA playoff game on Monday night, police said. The shooting erupted around 10:39 p.m. during an altercation at The Collective, a popular restaurant and bar near downtown, Oklahoma City police said. […]
Mandy Moore is joining Nate Bargatze in his feature film acting debut. The actress will star alongside Bargatze in the upcoming film The Breadwinner, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Moore will play a supermom wife in the comedy film, which was co-written by Bargatze and will be directed by Eric Appel … The Chi is […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump and Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney meet on Tuesday at the White House for a high-stakes, and possibly tense, meeting amid a tariff trade war between the two neighbors and allies. The two leaders will greet each other at 11:30 a.m. ET and then hold a bilateral meeting in the […]
(WASHINGTON) — After having his security clearance revoked by President Donald Trump, high-profile whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid on Monday filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration seeking to have his security clearance restored — saying that it was revoked for “improper political retribution.” “The Trump Administration is seeking to neutralize someone viewed as an adversarial […]
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images A man crashed his vehicle through the gates of actress Jennifer Aniston‘s Los Angeles home on Monday, police sources confirmed to ABC News. The Friends star was home at the time, police sources said. Private security at the Bel Air home detained the driver, who is currently in LAPD custody, sources close to the investigation […]
(WASHINGTON) — Escalating an ongoing clash between President Donald Trump’s administration and Harvard University, the Department of Education announced an immediate pause on Harvard’s grant funding — making the school ineligible for new research grants until it agrees with compliance criteria. “Harvard is not eligible for any new grants from the federal government until they […]
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Bird flu is continuing to spread in animals across the United States more than a year after the first human case was detected. Since then, at least 70 people have fallen ill and at least one death was recorded in Louisiana, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]
(COLUMBIA, SC) — The body of a young woman was discovered inside a rented house in Columbia, South Carolina, over the weekend, according to a press conference held by Columbia Police Department on Monday. She was later identified as Logan Federico, a 22-year-old from Waxhaw, North Carolina, police said. Her cause of death was a […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump, a little more than 100 days after taking the oath of office, questioned whether he had a duty to uphold the Constitution and the Fifth Amendment right to due process as he expressed frustration on judicial pushback to his mass deportation effort. During a wide-ranging interview with NBC News “Meet […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump late Sunday proposed a 100% tariff on foreign-made films, saying the policy would counteract financial incentives that have drawn Hollywood productions overseas. “WE WANT MOVIES MADE IN AMERICA, AGAIN!” Trump said in a post on social media. Movie studios have increasingly moved production abroad in recent years as a means […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration has made dozens of cuts that some teachers say could impact their profession in a “huge way,” according to educators in terminated programs who spoke with ABC News. Before Teacher Appreciation Day, which is celebrated on Tuesday as part of Teacher Appreciation Week, the administration has slashed professional development initiatives, […]
(SEATTLE) — More than 25 people were arrested after a group occupied an academic building at the University of Washington, demanding the school sever ties with Boeing as the war in Gaza continues, according to the university and a spokesperson for the group. A group called Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return claimed it […]
Jesse Grant/Peacock Knives Out 3 director Rian Johnson loves theatrical releases for movies, even if Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos finds them outdated. Sarandos made headlines in April during an appearance at the Time100 Summit, where he argued that theatrical film releases were an outdated concept. “We’re in a period of transition. Folks grew up thinking, […]
Dalvin Adams Dewayne Perkins is conversant with being a Black man in Hollywood, so much so he’s taken from his experience to pour into Tyler, his character on the Apple TV+ show The Studio. Tyler is the head of publicity at Continental Studios, led by Seth Rogen’s Matt Remick, and contributes to the team’s marketing ideas. […]
The stars came out Monday night in New York for fashion’s biggest night, the annual Met Gala. This year’s theme was “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” in coordination with the Costume Institute exhibit of the same name. According to Vogue, the theme “take[s] the Black dandy as its subject, examining the importance of clothing and style […]
Cindy Ord/WireImage/Getty Images Rihanna is expecting baby No. 3. The singer’s baby news was confirmed Monday night at the 2025 Met Gala by her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky. “It feels amazing, you know,” A$AP Rocky told reporters after they congratulated him following media reports that the couple was expecting their third child, according to The […]
LeBron James is benching himself ahead of this year’s Met Gala. The NBA star, an honorary chair of this year’s star-studded event, announced on social platform X Monday that he won’t be attending due to a knee injury. “Unfortunately because of my knee injury I sustained at the end of the season I won’t be able to attend the […]
John Legend helped to make A.J. Brown‘s proposal to girlfriend Kelsey Riley special. He performed live on piano as the Philadelphia Eagles star popped the question at the Four Seasons in Philadelphia. After the couple shared the news to Instagram, Legend commented, “Congratulations to you both. Thank you for including me.” Kevin Gates has scheduled 36 […]
(NEW YORK) — As the long-delayed REAL ID requirement finally takes effect this Wednesday, Americans are flooding DMV offices across the country as they try to comply with the new federal standards for identification required for domestic air travel. The REAL ID Act, passed by Congress in 2005 following recommendations from the 9/11 Commission, has seen multiple […]
Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office (VAN ZANDT COUNTY, Texas) — A murder suspect is on the loose in north Texas after allegedly removing his ankle monitor before a court appearance, according to the Van Zandt County Sheriff’s Office. Trevor McEuen was due in court on Monday for a murder charge in Kaufman County, the sheriff’s […]
Alex J. Berliner/ABImages The sneaky asterisk in the Thunderbolts* title officially has meaning. On Monday, Marvel unveiled the true name of the rag-tag group of superheroes as “The New Avengers,” now that the film is officially in theaters. “Presenting Marvel Studios’ #̶T̶h̶u̶n̶d̶e̶r̶b̶o̶l̶t̶s̶* #TheNewAvengers,” Marvel Studios wrote in a social media post, which included a video […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPacers 121, Cavaliers 112Warriors 103, Rockets 89 (Warriors win series 4-3) NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBlues 3, Jets 4 (Jets win series 4-3) MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLMets 5, Cardinals 6 (game 1 of doubleheader)Mets 4, Cardinals 5 (game 2 of doubleheader)Royals 11, Orioles 6Twins 5, […]
(NEW YORK) — An AI-generated image of President Donald Trump dressed as the pope is drawing criticism from some Catholics after it was posted on social media just days before the papal conclave to select the next pontiff begins in Rome. The image, which was shared on Trump’s social media and the official White House […]
(NEW YORK) — A severe weather threat looms across the south-central U.S. on Monday, from western New Mexico to Louisiana, with 7 million people under flood watches due to potentially heavy rainfall. There were 50 storm reports — including damaging wind and hail — reported across 10 states on Sunday. Most of the severe storms […]
(WASHINGTON) — The new director of the federal Bureau of Prisons said the agency will “vigorously” pursue “all avenues to support and implement” the president’s agenda after President Donald Trump said he was wanted to reopen Alcatraz as a “substantially enlarged and rebuilt” prison. Over the weekend, Trump posted on Truth Social that he was […]
Dominik Bindl/Getty Images Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega are set to act together in the upcoming film Shutout. The duo will star in the film that director David O. Russell will helm, Variety reports. Shutout will be based on a screenplay written by Alejandro Adams. The film follows a pool hustler named Jake Kejeune, […]
Red Huber/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images (JEROME, Fla.) — A man and a dog were killed in a suspected bear attack in Florida, officials said. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office said it received a call shortly after 7 a.m. Monday involving a “bear encounter.” The incident was reported in the area of State […]
From the world of hip-hop, Fat Joe and Jadakiss are entering the podcasting universe. In their new podcast, Joe & Jada, the two will discuss music, culture and sports, with occasional help from athletes, actors and celebrities. “My brother Jadakiss and I will be delivering a podcast experience like none other,” Joe said in a statement. […]
Parkwood Entertainment Beyoncé has changed a visual for her tour, removing an image of the Sphere in the Las Vegas. In the original clip of her “Attack of the 400 Foot Cowboy” interlude video, she’s seen walking through Sin City and stopping in front of the Sphere, which she picks it up, taps it and brings it along […]
(WASHINGTON) — The new director of the federal Bureau of Prisons said the agency will “vigorously” pursue “all avenues to support and implement” the president’s agenda after President Donald Trump said he was wanted to reopen Alcatraz as a “substantially enlarged and rebuilt” prison. Over the weekend, Trump posted on Truth Social that he was […]
(SAUK COUNTY, Wis.) — A Wisconsin woman who was missing for over 60 years was discovered to be “alive and well,” according to the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office. Audrey Backeberg, who was reported missing on July 7, 1962, was found by detectives outside the state of Wisconsin, the Sauk County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement shared […]
Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images Ciara has a special gift for those who have supported her since the beginning of her career. In an Instagram post shared Sunday, she announced she’ll be dropping a new album, Cici, on which she’ll express gratitude for their yearslong love. “This album right here is my love letter. A celebration of […]
Courtesy Marc Jacobs There are not one but two new Doja Cat tracks to check out this week. One, “Crack,” was originally recorded for her 2023 album, Scarlet, but didn’t make the final cut. However, fans have been asking for it since she previewed it on an Instagram Live in 2022. She’s finally made it available on […]
Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are going to be working together again, just not on music. Variety has revealed the voice cast for the the 3D animated film High in the Clouds, based on McCartney’s children’s novel, and Starr is on board for the film. Others lending their […]
The Dixon Family (ATLANTA) — A 10-year-old girl was struck and killed by a tree that fell on her Atlanta home when severe storms blew through the city this weekend, officials said. Six people lived in the house where the tree crashed down around 3 a.m. Saturday, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue. The 10-year-old, identified […]
A24 Denzel Washington reteams with Spike Lee after nearly 20 years in the official teaser trailer for Highest 2 Lowest. A24 released the trailer for the new film from the Oscar-winning writer and director on Monday. In the teaser, Washington stars as a titan music mogul known for having the best ears in the business. […]
(SAN DIEGO) — Three dead bodies and four survivors in need of medical care were discovered on a boat that washed ashore near San Diego on Monday morning, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Nine people are unaccounted for, the Coast Guard said. Several local agencies are helping with the search. This is a developing […]
(WASHNINGTON) — It’s been less than six months since the 2024 presidential election, but for some Democrats and Republicans, it’s not too early to plan for the race for the White House in 2028. Three high-profile Democratic governors, one former Democratic Cabinet member and one Republican Cabinet member weighed in last week when questioned if they […]
Lauryn Hill returned to Harvard University Friday to speak with students about writing music. Clips of her roundtable discussion captured her as she spoke about the importance of finding a community that understands and appreciates you and focusing on the truth rather than the performance. “I write what I love, I find what I care […]
(NEW YORK) — Jury selection starts Monday in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, beginning the first courtroom test of whether one of hip-hop’s most important figures used power and wealth amassed in the music, clothing and spirits industries to sexually abuse, coerce and exploit alleged victims for decades. Known by various names […]
Jury selection starts Monday in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, beginning the first courtroom test of whether one of hip-hop’s most important figures used power and wealth amassed in the music, clothing and spirits industries to sexually abuse, coerce and exploit alleged victims for decades. Known by various names through the years – Puffy, […]
Josh Hutcherson has joined Rachel Sennott‘s HBO comedy series. The actor will replace Miles Robbins in the role, Deadline reports. The untitled comedy series follows a codependent friend group that reunites and is forced to navigate how time spent apart, ambition and new relationships have changed them. Odessa A’zion, Jordan Firstman and True Whitaker also […]
(GLENDALE, AZ) — At least three people were killed in a shooting at a restaurant in Glendale, Arizona, on Sunday night, according to police. Officials said during a press conference there were allegedly multiple shooters involved. The shooting occurred at around 7:45 p.m. local time at El Camaron Gigante, a steak house near Grande Ave., […]
(ORANGE COUNTY, CA) — A shooting occurred at Featherly Regional Park in Yorba Linda on Sunday afternoon, according to a post on X from the sheriff’s office in Orange County, California, where the wilderness park and Canyon RV campsite is located. There was an altercation earlier in the day, after which a man returned to […]
(NEW YORK) — Following wet weather at the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, parts of the Plains and the South are expected to be hit with powerful thunderstorms beginning on Sunday, potentially bringing large hail and strong wind gusts. A storm system in the West is slowly making its way to the center of the country […]
Port of Seattle Police (SEATTLE) — Port of Seattle Police are searching for an inmate who escaped custody while being transported at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport on Sunday morning. A contracted agent was attempting to move the suspect — Sedrick T. Stevenson — who is wanted on warrants from Kentucky, police said. The escape occurred around […]
Marvel Studios Marvel’s latest superhero film Thunderbolts*, starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour, debuted at #1 at the box office over the weekend. According to Box Office Mojo, Thunderbolts* brought in $76 million from 4,330 theaters. Internationally, the action flick brought in $86.1 million, for a worldwide box office take of $162.1 million. The vampire thriller […]
Paper Route Empire, LLC Key Glock‘s hiatus is over: He’s returned with his new album, Glockaveli, a tribute to 2Pac‘s The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory, released under the Makaveli moniker. Glock tells Billboard he was introduced to Pac and his music when he was about 8 years old and came up with the concept of the album about […]
(CINCINNATI) — Authorities in Ohio said a man “purposely” struck and killed a sheriff’s deputy the day after his teen son was fatally shot by police. Rodney Hinton Jr. has been charged with aggravated murder in the death of the sheriff’s deputy, who was struck Friday while directing traffic near the University of Cincinnati, according […]
(SIMI VALLEY, CA) — A small, home-built kit airplane crashed in Simi Valley, California, on Saturday afternoon, damaging two homes, catching fire and killing two people onboard, officials said. The Vans RV-10 that crashed near High Meadow Street and Wood Ranch Parkway around 2:10 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said. The pilot died in the […]
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/STOCK (BIG STONE GAP, Va.) — Three corrections officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison were stabbed by inmates in a “premeditated” attack Friday, according to the Virginia Department of Corrections. A total of five officers were injured at the prison in western Virginia during the attack, according to the department. The officers were […]
(HENRY’S LAKE, Idaho) –Seven people were killed in a fiery crash between a van and a pickup truck on an eastern Idaho highway near Yellowstone National Park, officials said. The Mercedes passenger van — which was operating as a tour vehicle — collided with the Dodge Ram pickup around 7:15 p.m. Thursday on U.S. Highway […]
(WASHINGTON) — On the same day that the Trump administration is proposing billions of dollars in cuts to renewable energy, environmental and climate programs, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a significant reorganization of his agency. “EPA is creating the first-of-its-kind Office of State Air Partnerships within the Office of Air and Radiation. This […]
(ER Productions Limited/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will require new vaccines to undergo placebo testing, marking what a department spokesperson called “a radical departure from past practices.” The policy change would force vaccines, in order to be approved for human use, to undergo studies in which half […]
(WASHINGTON) — An Abu Dhabi state-backed investment firm is making a major $2 billion investment in a crypto business deal that could serve as a major boost for Trump family crypto venture World Liberty Financial, according to Zach Witkoff, co-founder of World Liberty Financial. USD1, World Liberty Financial’s so-called “stablecoin” — a digital asset designed […]
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Army is planning a historic parade through the streets of Washington, D.C., on June 14 that will coincide with and be part of the Army’s long-planned 250th celebration. The parade will involve some 6,600 soldiers, tanks and infantry vehicles, helicopter flyovers and parachute jumps, according to several people familiar with the […]
(NEW YORK) — One of the key witnesses in the Karen Read murder retrial continued to testify for a third day Friday on the events surrounding the death of Read’s boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, who was found unresponsive in the snow outside a Massachusetts home in 2022. Prosecutors allege, following a night of […]
(NEW YORK) — Think your giant sport-utility vehicle is cooler than the middling station wagon? Think again. German automaker BMW recently entered the U.S. “super wagon” category with its high performance M5 Touring, a ludicrously fast family hauler (starting price $121,500) that can smoke a two-seater sports car on a racetrack — again and again. […]
Tyla is one week away from releasing a new single. She announced that “Bliss” will arrive Friday, May 9, sharing the news alongside an image of her with her eyes closed and sand crystals glistening on her skin. Travis Scott has inspired the latest collection of jerseys for FC Barcelona. He teamed with Spotify and the […]
(NEW YORK) — The World Trade Center Health Program is once again certifying illnesses linked to the 9/11 terrorist attacks after a chaotic few weeks that left some cancer patients, including first responders, without access to treatment. Certification is the process by which the federal program confirms that a 9/11-related illnesses qualify for treatment or […]
(WASHINGTON) — Three months after President Donald Trump returned to office and began issuing a series of executive orders against organizations and law firms whose actions have opposed him, a longtime Washington, D.C., attorney is launching a new firm that aims in part to represent those who he says have been “unlawfully and inappropriately targeted” by the […]
(OCEAN COUNTY, N.J.) — A second teenager has been arrested for arson in connection with a massive New Jersey wildfire as prosecutors reveal more details about how the fire allegedly began. The second suspect — an unidentified 17-year-old boy — was taken into custody on Thursday and charged with arson and aggravated arson for allegedly helping set […]
Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice has reached an agreement in principle to settle a lawsuit brought by the family of Ashli Babbitt, a pro-Trump rioter who was shot by a U.S. Capitol Police officer during the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. The details of the proposed settlement were not made […]
Blake Lively is reflecting on the roller-coaster year she’s had so far. While speaking on Late Night With Seth Meyers Thursday night, the actress, who stars in the new film Another Simple Favor, touched on the lighter moments that she’s experienced, including working on the highly anticipated film and moments with her family. She also […]
Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images 2 Chainz most recently appeared on Starz’s BMF, but his next move in Hollywood is a short film. According to Variety, the rapper teamed with Omar Epps to write Red Clay, which will make its premiere at the Atlanta Film Festival on Saturday. The film tells the story of Nook and […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKnicks 116, Pistons 113 (Knicks win series 4-2)Nuggets 105, Clippers 111 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEMaple Leafs 4, Senators 2 (Maple Leafs win series 4-2)Golden Nights 3, Wild 2 (Golden Knights win series 4-2)Stars 4, Avalanche 7Kings 4, Oilers 6 (Oilers win series 4-2) […]
(HOUSTON) — Police in Houston are searching for a man who was been charged with allegedly impersonating a nurse and treating disabled people while working for two nursing agencies. Dazael Gloria, 33, is charged with practicing nursing with a fraudulent license, according to court records. Houston Police allege Gloria practiced nursing without a license at […]
Jared Cowan for American Cinematheque at Beyond Fest at Egyptian Theatre Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock are reteaming for a new film. The actors are set to star in an upcoming, untitled movie in development at Amazon MGM Studios, ABC Audio has confirmed. Jackie screenwriter Noah Oppenheim is penning the script for the new movie, […]
LVRN/Interscope Records Summer Walker is entering a brand new era with her latest single, “Spend It,” arriving with two versions. The song is different than her tracks about love and romance, as Summer prioritizes luxury and material things this go-round. “It’s a song about power, pain, and pleasure—wrapped in silk, laced with satire, and set to a […]
(WASHINGTON) — The CIA is stepping up its recruiting efforts in China, releasing two Mandarin-language videos that appeal to government officials who might be open to partnering with the American spy agency. The videos, published on the CIA’s YouTube and X accounts, follow fictional men who presumably belong to the Chinese Communist Party, one a […]
(CHICAGO) — An Illinois man has been sentenced to 53 years in prison for the 2023 fatal stabbing of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy. Wadee Alfayoumi was stabbed 26 times and his mother more than a dozen in the Oct. 14, 2023, attack inside their home in the Chicago suburb of Plainfield. Their landlord, 73-year-old Joseph […]
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images The upcoming Little House on the Prairie remake has found its stars. Netflix has announced that Alice Halsey has been cast as Laura Ingalls in its adaptation of the beloved books written by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Also cast in the series are Luke Bracey as patriarch Charles Ingalls, Crosby Fitzgerald as […]
(NEW YORK) — Newly released video shows the moments when Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongfully deported from the United States to a prison in El Salvador, was pulled over by state troopers in Tennessee in 2022. The video, which was obtained by ABC News through a public records request, shows members of the Tennessee Highway Patrol questioning […]
Kevin Winter/Getty Images Comedienne and actress Ruth Buzzi, best known for appearances on Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, passed away Thursday, according to an announcement on her Facebook page. She was 88. “Ruth Buzzi died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas,” reads the post. “She was in hospice care for several years with Alzheimer’s […]
Doechii joins Westside Gunn on the remix of his song “Egypt,” which starts with a snippet of Doechii telling DJ Ebro that Westside is one her of favorites rappers. “I wanna Thank @officialdoechii for this Body Bag!!!! She’s ALWAYS gave me my [flowers] and I’m forever grateful and humble, u didn’t have to bless me like this fresh […]
Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Measles cases in the U.S. have surpassed 900 as outbreaks continue to spread across the county, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data published Friday. A total of 935 cases have been confirmed in 29 states including Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, […]
(WASHINGTON) — The nonprofit corporation that oversees National Public Radio and the Public Broadcasting Service is firing back at President Donald Trump’s executive order to pull funding for the two popular media outlets. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting pointed out that Congress controls its funding, not the president. “CPB is not a federal executive agency subject […]
Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend: Apple TV+Carême: Follow the thrilling series about the first celebrity chef. NetflixThe Four Seasons: Tina Fey and Steve Carell star in the comedy series about longtime friends. Unseen: Zenzi is forced to […]
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (HENRY’s LAKE, Idaho) — Seven people were killed in a crash between a van and a pickup truck on an eastern Idaho highway near Yellowstone National Park, officials said. The Mercedes passenger van — which was operating as a tour vehicle — collided with the Dodge Ram pickup around 7:15 p.m. Thursday […]
One World/Kelani Fatai Oladimeji Three generations united onstage at Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter tour show Thursday, when she took time to congratulate her mother for becoming a New York Times bestseller. After performing the Cowboy Carter cut “Protector” alongside daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi, she brought out her mom, Tina Knowles, and acknowledged the success of Tina’s […]
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House on Friday released President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which calls for $163 billion in cuts to federal spending. Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, in a letter to Congress alongside the proposal, said the cuts to discretionary funding would lead […]
(CHARLESTON, S.C.) — A man is accused of intentionally plowing into a 10-year-old, a 12-year-old and a teacher in a hit-and-run outside a school at a church on Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, officials said. Justin Collin Adams, who was taken into custody on Thursday following an hourslong manhunt, is charged with three counts of attempted murder and […]
(NEW YORK) — Hiring slowed but remained robust in April following President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcement early last month, fresh data on Friday showed. The reading exceeded economists’ expectations. The U.S. added 177,000 jobs in April, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That figure marked solid growth but a […]
Kid Cudi once teased his retirement from the rap game, but that time is not yet here. He announced that he has a new single called “Neverland” on the way and shared a countdown for its scheduled release date of May 9. Alongside a video featuring various clips of amusement park rides, he wrote on social […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Friday renewed his threat to take away Harvard’s tax-exempt status. “We are going to be taking away Harvard’s Tax Exempt Status. It’s what they deserve,” Trump wrote in a post to his conservative social media platform. He first floated the idea in mid-April. Any attempt to do so, though, […]
Justin K. Aller/Getty Images (PITTSBURGH) — The baseball fan critically hurt in a 20-foot fall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh has been identified as Kavan Markwood. Markwood fell from the bleachers onto the field during the seventh inning of the Pirates-Cubs game on Wednesday night, officials said. The game was briefly halted as emergency crews […]
The trailer for the documentary film about Sally Ride has arrived. Called Sally, the film shows how Ride became the first American female astronaut. Cristina Costantini directed the documentary, which will premiere on National Geographic on June 16 and stream the following day on Disney+ and Hulu … Baby Reindeer, Shōgun and Ripley are among […]
(NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump’s administration is set to begin collecting defaulted student loan payments next week — which could harm the credit scores of millions of borrowers. Roughly 5 million borrowers will have their university and college loans sent for collections beginning May 5, the Department of Education said last month. When that […]
On May 4, ABC will air TIME100: The World’s Most Influential People, filmed at a star-studded gala in New York City honoring those named to TIME‘s annual list. Snoop Dogg was an honoree, but he also serves as host of the special. He told reporters on the red carpet what being “influential” means to him. “Being […]
Charleston County Sheriff’s Office (CHARLESTON, S.C.) — The man accused of driving into three people in a hit-and-run outside a preschool at a South Carolina church has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and first-degree assault and battery, according to online records. Justin Collin Adams, who was taken into custody on Thursday following […]
Chuck Zlotnick Marvel’s antiheroes team up in the new film Thunderbolts*. The unconventional team consists of Bucky Barnes, Yelena Belova and the Red Guardian, played by Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh and David Harbour, to name a few. They embark on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the dark moments of their past. Stan […]
Photo by Jacopo Raule/GC Images A$AP Rocky‘s role as a father has not taken from his creative process; instead, he says, it’s influenced it. “Being a father is my creative process now because I just embodied it as a whole,” he shared on The Run-Through with Vogue podcast. “I never really had a role model or just […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONWarriors 116, Rockets 131Timberwolves 103, Lakers 96 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBlues 3, Jets 5Canadians 1, Capitals 4Panters 6, Lightning 3 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLCardinals 6, Reds 0Tigers 7, Astros 4Braves 1, Rockies 2Marlins 7, Dodgers 12Angels 3, Mariners 9Giants 3, Padres 5Twins 2, Guardians 4Yankees 4, […]
Karolina Wojtasik/HBO The official teaser trailer for season 3 of The Gilded Age has arrived. HBO released the teaser for the new season on Thursday. The eight-episode third season of the period drama arrives June 22 on HBO and will also be available to stream on Max. “Happiness is a byproduct of a well-ordered life. […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he’s nominating Michael Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser while keeping his current role as well. “I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United […]
Atlantic Records The artists joining Don Toliver and Doja Cat on F1 The Album have been announced with the release of its official track list. Among those included on the soundtrack are Burna Boy and Roddy Ricch, who appear on songs “Don’t Let Me Drown” and “Underdog,” respectively. Sexyy Red is also on the album, teaming with Tiësto for a track called “OMG!” […]
Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage Sean “Diddy” Combs on Thursday formally rejected the government’s offer to plead guilty and spare himself the possibility of a prolonged prison sentence. “Yes I do, your honor,” Combs said after Judge Arun Subramanian asked him whether he rejected the offer federal prosecutors made. Combs is scheduled to stand trial beginning […]
Rick Stewart/Getty Images (PITTSBURGH) — A baseball fan is in critical condition after falling from the bleachers onto the field during the seventh inning of the Pirates-Cubs game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night, officials said. The man, who fell approximately 20 feet, was treated immediately by emergency medical technicians, as well as […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he’s nominating Michael Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser. “I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United […]
ABC News (SULLIVAN’S ISLAND, S.C.) — Two children and one adult were struck by a driver outside a preschool at a South Carolina church in what may have been an intentional act, authorities said. Police are searching for the suspect following the crash at the Sunrise Presbyterian Church on Sullivan’s Island, a beach town just […]
Rita Wilson and Tom Hanks are celebrating 37 years together. The actors, both 68, shared Instagram tributes to one another on Wednesday. “Happy 37th Anniversary my love!!!” Wilson captioned a photo of her and her husband bundled up in hats and jackets. Hanks, meanwhile, shared a warm-weather selfie his wife took of them while out […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration will not renew Biden-era grants worth $1 billion that were aimed at boosting mental health services in schools, a Department of Education spokesperson confirmed to ABC News. “These grants are intended to improve American students’ mental health by funding additional mental health professionals in schools and on campuses,” Deputy Assistant […]
(NEW YORK) — A Trump-appointed federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from detaining, transferring or removing Venezuelans targeted for deportation under the Alien Enemies Act in the Southern District of Texas — ruling that the administration’s invocation of the AEA “exceeds the scope” of the law. The ruling marks the first time a […]
Photo by Paul Archuleta/Getty Images Quavo has been keeping himself busy. Variety reports his film Takeover will premiere at Cannes Film Festival, sharing the story of his character, Guy Miller, a parolee who is brought back to Atlanta and its dangerous street racing underworld while he’s trying to rehabilitate. Quavo is also set to release a new song on […]
Warner Bros. Pictures Did you miss the chance to watch Sinners on an Imax screen? You’re in luck. The Warner Bros. Pictures film has been brought back to Imax 70mm screens by popular demand. Imax has invited the picture to play a limited rerelease in nine cinemas across North America from May 15 to May […]
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. military’s standards for investigating sexual assault claims will remain unchanged, a senior official told reporters on Thursday, as it launches a separate department-wide review into how discrimination claims are handled in general. The promise also comes as the Defense Department faces a potential loss of personnel available to process sexual assault […]
quavondo/Getty Images (DENVER) — A U.S. Army soldier stationed in Colorado was arrested on federal drug charges, authorities said Thursday. Staff Sgt. Juan Gabriel Orona-Rodriguez, a soldier at Fort Carson, was arrested Wednesday evening, the FBI in Denver said. He faces federal charges related to the distribution of cocaine, the FBI said. The soldier was […]
Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic Victoria Monét fulfilled one of her “biggest dreams” recently when she took her daughter, Hazel, to Beyoncé‘s concert. In a post shared to Instagram, she revealed Hazel has long been a fan of Bey and Blue Ivy, sharing her daughter’s reaction amid a brief review of the show. “Hazel has been a fan of […]
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s national security adviser Michael Waltz is expected to leave his post, sources familiar with the decision told ABC News Thursday. This move comes as President Trump has been increasingly frustrated by Waltz after he came under intense scrutiny for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal chat […]
(NEW YORK) — Years after the 2020 election and in the wake of a landmark $787 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems, Fox News is continuing to fight back against a $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit brought by voting machine company Smartmatic. Fox wrote a clear message in a new court filing on Wednesday: “Smartmatic is not […]
Cardi B says guest features are holding up her sophomore album. “I really need these f****** features. And it’s like I’m not really trying to press or go crazy on these artists because I love them down. … Y’all don’t want to miss this opportunity,” she said on Instagram Live. “I’ll sing this s*** myself! But […]
Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images George Clooney, Sarah Snook and Bob Odenkirk are among this year’s nominees at the 78th annual Tony Awards. The nominations for the 2025 Tonys were announced on Thursday by previous winners Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce. Clooney earned his first Tony nomination for his Broadway debut in Good Night, and […]
LONDON — The U.S. and Ukrainian governments touted the signing of a controversial minerals sharing deal as a launchpad for expansive bilateral economic cooperation — and as a signal of America’s long-term investment in a free Ukraine. American and Ukrainian representatives signed the accord in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday after months of tense negotiations, President […]
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Severe weather and flash flooding continue to threaten much of the central and eastern U.S. on Thursday, disrupting Americans’ travel plans. More than 900 flights were halted across the U.S. on Wednesday, with Dallas Fort Worth International Airport hit the hardest with more than 700 of those cancellations. So far […]
A 9/11 responder with life-threatening pancreatic cancer was told this week that he couldn’t start chemotherapy. Two others with new cancer diagnoses were also denied treatment, according to Dr. David Prezant, chief medical officer of the New York City Fire Department and director of its World Trade Center Health Program. “We postponed chemotherapy for a […]
Quinta Brunson has set up shop in Studio 8H. The promo for her upcoming Saturday Night Live episode has arrived, and it features Brunson pitching new sketch ideas based on the current Trump administration tariffs. One of her ideas involves cast member Heidi Gardner wearing a dress made out of toilet paper. Her catchphrase: “If […]
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stayed largely out of the political limelight since leaving office, sharply criticized President Donald Trump – her opponent in the 2024 presidential election – over tariffs, government cuts, and the direction his administration is taking the country, during remarks on Wednesday in San Francisco. Her remarks, delivered at […]
Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images It’s time to do the time warp again. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a new 4K restoration and slate of special events, including a theatrical release in the U.S. The cult-classic 1975 film has been newly restored and remastered on Blu-ray in 4K Ultra HD […]
Photo by Foc Kan/WireImage The cover art for Rico Nasty‘s upcoming album, Lethal, features an image of her getting acupuncture, which she likens to the process of making the project. “First time I ever did it I was like, Hell no. I don’t want to do that. … How is that therapeutic? Obviously, I had to get […]
Photo by Stephane Cardinale – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images Doechii is rising on Billboard‘s Rhythmic Airplay chart with her viral hit “Anxiety,” placing first on the list dated May 3. The song jumps up 20% from its previous spot at #6, winning the Greatest Gainer award for the largest increase in play count. According to Luminate, it’s […]
(WASHINGTON) — A Catholic school in Oklahoma is asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for it to become the nation’s first religious charter school funded directly by taxpayers. Oral arguments will be heard in the landmark case on Wednesday, pitting claims of religious freedom against efforts to maintain strict separation of church and […]
(TOULUMNE COUNTY, CA) — The parents of a 1-year-old child have been arrested after the child tested positive for fentanyl and THC in California, authorities said. The incident occurred on April 22 when deputies from the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office (TCSO) responded to a report of a medical emergency where a 1-year-old child had reportedly […]
(COLCHESTER, Vt.) — A federal judge in Vermont ordered the release Wednesday of Mohsen Mahdawi, the Columbia University student who was arrested two weeks ago by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents following his citizenship interview, while his case proceeds. “The two weeks of detention so far demonstrate great harm to a person who has been charged with […]
(WASHINGTON) — Savior. Ungodly. Patriotic. Un-American. Great. Sad. A hundred days into his presidency, all are words Americans used to describe President Donald Trump’s performance in office. Responses run the full spectrum of possible assessments. On the positive side of the ledger in this ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll: “Excellent.” “Awesome.” “Outstanding.” “Strong.” “Best president ever.” […]
(NEW YORK) — The 9/11 health program that monitors and treats thousands of people exposed to toxic dust during the 2001 terrorist attack is under threat — again. A wave of staffing cuts and agency turmoil has thrown the World Trade Center Health Program into crisis, disrupting a system that has provided life-saving care to tens […]
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Wednesday appeared ready to clear the way for creation of the nation’s first religious charter school funded directly with taxpayer dollars. The justices heard arguments in a landmark dispute from Oklahoma, where the state Supreme Court last year blocked the Catholic Church from receiving a charter […]
(SYRACUSE, N.Y.) — A group of students from a high school in Syracuse, New York, surrendered to authorities on Wednesday for an alleged hazing incident described by the local district attorney as “incomprehensible.” All 11 implicated students surrendered themselves to police over the incident after being given a 48-hour deadline, the district attorney’s office confirmed […]
(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stayed largely out of the political limelight since leaving office, is set to deliver remarks on Wednesday in San Francisco as the Trump administration celebrates its accomplishments of its first 100 days. Harris will be speaking at the 20th anniversary celebration for Emerge, an organization that supports […]
Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images, FILE (LA QUINTA, Calif.) — Former NFL star John Elway’s longtime business partner and former agent died Wednesday after reportedly falling from a golf cart. Jeff Sperbeck, 62, died Wednesday after an accident Saturday evening in La Quinta, California, the Riverside County Coroner confirmed to ABC News. It was not confirmed yet […]
Photo by Robin Marchant/Getty Images for Doodles The Met Gala returns Monday with the theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style, drawing inspiration from Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity by author Monica L. Miller. Co-chair Pharrell Williams tells The Run-Through with Vogue podcast it will be a celebration of Black culture. “It’s going to be a […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBucks 118, Pacers 119Pistons 106, Knicks 103Magic 89, Celtics 120Clippers 115, Nuggets 131 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUESenators 4, Maple Leafs 0Devils 4, Hurricanes 5Wild 2, Golden Knights 3Oilers 3, Kings 1 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLTwins 1, Guardians 2Yankees 15, Orioles 3Cubs 9, Pirates 0Nationals […]
(WASHINGTON) — In his interview with ABC News on his 100th day in office, President Donald Trump was asked about one of his biggest supporters sounding the alarm about his aggressive migrant deportation plan. Joe Rogan told his audience of millions on his April 17 episode that “rounding up gang members and shipping them to […]
(PITTSBURGH) — Four people have died in Pennsylvania as severe storms hammered much of the U.S. on Tuesday night. A long-lived destructive thunderstorm wind event, known as a derecho, traveled more than 500 miles from eastern Indiana through central Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon. Wind gusts reached 80 mph as the more than 60-mile-wide storm complex […]
ABC/Craig Sjodin It’s time to hit the beach with a fresh bouquet of roses. Bachelor in Paradise returns this summer for its 10th season on ABC, and the network has just announced its premiere date. The reality dating series will premiere on July 7. This season, the cast falling in love on the beaches of […]
Photo by Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for Coachella From Hottie Sauce to her own location, Megan Thee Stallion‘s partnership with Popeyes continues. In a social media post shared Tuesday, she said she’d be opening up her own Popeyes store in the summer and gave fans a tour of the place, which is still in the early […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump reflected on the dramatic meeting he had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inside St. Peter’s Basilica just before the pope’s funeral on Saturday, when asked by ABC News anchor and Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran in an exclusive interview Tuesday in the Oval Office. Noting the striking photograph of the […]
Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Disney Rachel Zegler has found her next role. The Snow White actress will star alongside Marisa Tomei in the upcoming film She Gets it From Me, ABC Audio has confirmed. Julia von Heinz will direct the film from a script written by Tony winner and creator of the musical The 25th […]
(WASHINGTON) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in touch with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele about Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man wrongfully deported last month to El Salvador’s CECOT mega-prison, multiple sources familiar with their contact told ABC News. The details of their contact were not immediately clear. ABC News’ Karen Travers asked […]
Atlantic Records Don Toliver and Doja Cat are kicking off the soundtrack for the Brad Pitt film F1 with their new single, “Lose My Mind,” out now. “So why don’t we just lose my mind?” the two harmonize on the Ryan Tedder-produced track, featuring the “F1 Movie Theme” by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer. It arrives with a new […]
(NEWARK, Del.) — A University of Delaware graduate student was killed and several other people were injured when a U-Haul truck driver fled from police and collided with people near campus, officials said. On Tuesday afternoon, officers in a shopping center parking lot spotted an empty U-Haul truck that had been reported Monday “as an […]
(WASHINGTON) — In an exclusive interview with ABC News to mark his 100th day in office, President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he “could” secure the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man his administration said in court was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. “Now the Supreme Court has upheld an order that you […]
Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty Images DJ Khaled has entered a new partnership with Influence Media Partners. Per the terms, the two will develop original content across film and television, with several projects already in development. Influence will also secure commercial opportunities for Khaled, giving him name, image and likeness rights in certain categories, and […]
(WASHINGTON) — After being in a detention center for several months in Texas, Yorely Bernal Inciarte got the news she had been praying for: She was going to be deported back to her home country. But when she boarded her deportation flight to Venezuela last week, her worst nightmare came true, she said: Her two-year […]
(WASHINGTON) — The federal judge overseeing the wrongful deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Wednesday denied a motion from the Trump administration to further delay discovery in the case. The order came a week after the judge paused expedited discovery for seven days after the Trump administration asked her for the stay. The judge, U.S. District Judge Paula […]
FX Shōgun season 2 will start filming in early 2026. FX Entertainment has announced that the Emmy-winning drama series will begin production on season 2 in January 2026. It will film in Vancouver, Canada. The first season of Shōgun is the most-viewed program in the history of FX. It was based on James Clavell‘s novel […]
Columbia Records Nas may have a “N.Y. State of Mind,” but his milestone celebration of Illmatic will continue in Vegas. He’s added a summer run to his residency at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, with shows now scheduled through July. “My experience performing at Encore Theater with the Las Vegas Philharmonic has been truly unforgettable,” Nas says in […]
Sorrasak Jar Tinyo/Getty Images (FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.) — A case of active tuberculosis has been confirmed at a Florida high school, according to state health officials. The Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) identified the infected individual, who was recently on campus at Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, John J. Sullivan, chief […]
(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge blasted the Trump administration’s termination of immigration records for thousands of foreign students in the United States as “arbitrary and capricious,” demanding that the government provide detailed explanations as to why and how the records were terminated and what this means for students. “I think we all agree it was […]
(SYRACUSE, N.Y.) — The district attorney in Syracuse, New York, is giving a group of high school students 48 hours to turn themselves in for an alleged hazing incident that he describes as a “criminal matter.” “I cannot really adequately express to this community the level of stupidity and lack of judgement involved in this […]
Although opening night of Beyoncé‘s Cowboy Carter tour included some wholesome moments, it ended with a fight in the VIP section of LA’s SoFi Stadium. A video captured an argument between groups of women dressed according to the cowboy theme escalating into a physical altercation, with several women being pushed and slipping onto the ground. Ne-Yo […]
(COLCHESTER, Vt.) — A judge has ordered that Mohsen Mahdawi, the Columbia University student who was arrested two weeks ago by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents following his citizenship interview, be released from detention while his case proceeds. “The two weeks of detention so far demonstrate great harm to a person who has been charged […]
(WASHINGTON) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, under investigation for mishandling sensitive military information, traveled to Michigan on Tuesday alongside President Donald Trump in what appeared to be a show of support for the Pentagon chief whose rocky tenure has prompted calls by Democrats for his resignation. Speaking at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Trump introduced […]
Amy Sussman/Getty Images Ellen Pompeo received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this week. At the ceremony, the Grey’s Anatomy and Good American Family actress said it had “taken me a long time to get my star on the Walk of Fame, but the truth is, I have been surrounded by stars my entire career.” “This doesn’t happen […]
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump expressed confidence in Pete Hegseth on Tuesday in an exclusive interview with ABC News, saying he hopes the former Fox News host will be a “great” defense secretary amid a bevy of press reports calling his leadership into question. The interview airs on ABC at 8 p.m. ET, […]
Curtis Means-Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Federal prosecutors said no one from the state or federal government eavesdropped on a jailhouse phone conversation between accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangione and his lawyer. Defense attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo claimed at a court appearance last week that prosecutors at the Manhattan district attorney’s office had been […]
A new docuseries following Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper is headed to Hulu. Called Call Her Alex, the upcoming original documentary series launches on June 10. It will consist of two parts and will follow Cooper’s evolution from a child growing up in Pennsylvania to one of the most successful podcast hosts and the […]
(NEWWARK, NJ) — Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s bid to remain in the United States survives after a New Jersey federal judge decided Tuesday he could retain jurisdiction over the case. Khalil claimed he was detained and targeted for deportation because of his speech at pro-Palestinian protests on the Columbia campus and challenged his detention […]
(WASHINGTON) — The only Black, all-female unit serving in Europe during World War II received the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday at the United States Capitol. The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, commonly known as the “Six Triple Eight,” addressed a backlog of roughly 17 million pieces of mail in three months before serving in […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump exclusively sat down with ABC News on Tuesday for the first broadcast interview marking the 100-day milestone of his second term. ABC News anchor and Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran conducted the interview from the Oval Office, which aired on ABC at 8 p.m. ET. The interview will also be […]
(MADISON, WI) — The Wisconsin Supreme Court has suspended Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan after she was arrested by the FBI and charged last week for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade arrest, an order from the court shows. “The court has learned that Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah C. Dugan has […]
Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Measles cases are continuing to spread throughout the U.S. with outbreaks in at least six states. Public health experts have previously said lagging vaccination rates are to blame for the rise in cases, at least partly due to vaccine hesitancy and vaccine fatigue left over from […]
(WASHINGTON) — Doug Emhoff, the former second gentleman of the United States, said on Tuesday that he had been dismissed from the board of trustees of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. Emhoff was dismissed from the board by President Donald Trump’s administration, which has the power to appoint and remove members. “President Trump looks forward […]
(MACON COUNTY, AL) — A runaway kangaroo caused a car crash that ended up shutting down an Alabama highway, police said. The incident took place on Tuesday when the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency responded to a two-vehicle crash in the southbound lane of Interstate 85 near the 46 mile marker in Macon County, Alabama, when […]
Disney/Randy Holmes via Getty Images Screen legend Dick Van Dyke has written an autobiography all about what it is like to live for an entire century. The actor has announced the upcoming release of his book, 100 Rules for Living to 100: An Optimist’s Guide to a Happy Life. Grand Central Publishing will release the […]
(WASHINGTON) — Government data to be released on Wednesday is expected to show a sharp economic slowdown over the initial months of President Donald Trump’s second term as a flurry of tariff proposals stoked uncertainty among businesses and consumers, analysts told ABC News. The measure of gross domestic product, or GDP, will likely be lowered […]
Taylor Gang Ent, LLC Wiz Khalifa wasn’t nervous when creating his latest album, Kush + Orange Juice 2. Though many have deemed the original 2010 album a classic, he tells Billboard, “It was something that I felt I could challenge myself to do.” “There were a couple of times during the process where I would get to […]
Photo by Antoine Flament/Getty Images André 3000‘s contributions to the worlds of philanthropy and music — both as a solo artist and member of hip-hop duo Outkast — has earned him an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music. Come Saturday, May 10, he and Sara Bareilles will be presented an honorary Doctor of Music degree […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department’s division tasked with enforcing the nation’s federal civil rights laws has recently seen a mass exodus of “over 100” attorneys, the newly confirmed official leading the division said in an interview this week. “What we have made very clear last week in memos to each of the 11 sections in […]
(WASHINGTON) — House Speaker Mike Johnson met with President Donald Trump Monday afternoon in the Oval Office, where they huddled over the GOP’s political strategy heading into a pivotal period of legislative business — with their congressional majorities on the line. As Congress returns to Washington following a two-week recess and the president approaches 100 […]
(SAN JOSE, Calif.) — A California engineer pleaded guilty Tuesday to bombing two Pacific Gas and Electric transformers in 2022 and early 2023, federal prosecutors said. Prosecutors said Peter Karasev, 38, used homemade explosive devices to bomb two PG&E transformers in San Jose, causing significant damage and widespread power outages. The incidents occurred in December 2022 and […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court appears poised to rule narrowly in a closely watched dispute over when federal law enforcement can be held liable for mistakes that harm innocent victims. Justices heard arguments on Tuesday in a case from Atlanta involving a 2017 pre-dawn FBI raid of the wrong house that traumatized a family and left thousands of dollars […]
(LOS ANGELES, Calif.) — Approximately 55,000 of Los Angeles County’s workers have taken to the streets downtown in a massive, two-day protest — affecting a range of industries, from public services and health care to libraries and park management. Members of the labor union SEIU Local 721 began the strike on Monday night, saying in […]
Katalin Vermes/Lionsgate For Lionsgate’s next trick, they have released the first trailer for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t. The official trailer for the third film in the Now You See Me franchise arrived on Tuesday. Jesse Eisenberg stars as J. Daniel Atlas, who, along with the rest of the illusionists in The Four […]
Tyla is previewing her upcoming song, “Bliss,” on social media. In a video, she’s captured by a scenic background, when a huge pair of angel wings appears on her back before vanishing again. “Take me out of my mind/ Oh-oh-oh, oh, oh-oh/ You take me to bliss,” she sings. Trippie Redd seemingly responded to Ye, who said in a recent interview […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCavaliers 138, Heat 83Rockets 106, Warriors 109 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUELightning 2, Panthers 4Avalanche 2, Stars 6 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLMets 19, Nationals 5Twins 11, Guardians 1Yankees 3, Orioles 4Cardinals 1, Reds 3Athletics 2, Rangers 1Tigers 5, Astros 8Bravea 6, Rockies 3Marlins 6, Dodgers […]
(WASHINGTON) — One hundred days ago this week, just hours after taking the oath of office and reveling before a crowd of thousands at Capital One Arena, President Donald Trump signed the first executive orders of his second term. With the stroke of his pen, he maintained he could freeze environmental and other agency regulations […]
(ALTOONA, PA) — Pennsylvania authorities denied on Monday they botched the handling of evidence during the arrest of alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione. “The Commonwealth avers that police at all times acted within the authority bestowed by law,” prosecutors wrote in a new court filing responding to a defense assertion that Mangione’s arrest was illegal. […]
Live Nation Ken Carson has declared himself The Lord of Chaos via the announcement of his upcoming tour. Slated to launch July 9 at Boston’s MGM Music Hall at Fenway on July, the trek will consist of 29 dates in major cities including Brooklyn, Baltimore, LA, Houston, Miami, Atlanta and more, with an end date […]
(WASHINGTON) — Democrats, responding to the 100-day mark of President Donald Trump’s second term, argue that the American public’s opinion of the White House and Republicans in Congress — as well as consternation around high prices — give them an opening to flip the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2026. […]
(NEW YORK) — A New York county legislature candidate has been missing for almost a week, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Petros Krommidas, 29, a Democrat running for the Nassau County legislature’s 4th District, was last seen on April 23 in Baldwin, New York, police said. Police said Krommidas was last seen wearing […]
Disney/Eric McCandless Fans have long suggested Fantasia release a gospel album, and now, it’s finally happening. The singer introduced the lead single, “Have Your Way,” on Monday, performing it live on American Idol, the competition show she won in 2004. Backed by a gospel choir, Fantasia sang the track in a silver gown and was […]
(WASHINGTON) — On the campaign trail, and in the weeks leading up to his return to the White House, President Donald Trump vowed to hit the ground running — what experts describe as a “flood the zone” strategy to push forward on his conservative and controversial policies. The pace has meant an often unprecedented first […]
(HOUSTON) — NASA’s oldest active-duty astronaut has returned to Earth after spending more than seven months in space, telling reporters he still feels “like a little kid inside” despite turning 70 during his mission. During a press conference Monday at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, veteran astronaut Don Pettit reflected on his latest 220-day […]
Prime Video Charli XCX crashes a college campus in the official trailer for Overcompensating. Prime Video released the trailer for the upcoming series produced by A24 and Amazon MGM Studios on Tuesday. Set to Charli XCX’s hit song “I Love It,” the trailer shows off the college-set ensemble comedy created, written and executive produced by […]
Frank Micelotta Ciara and Russell Wilson‘s daughter Sienna recently turned 8, so they celebrated with a Wicked-themed birthday party. Russell had on a Fiyero costume, while Ciara and Sienna both dressed as Elphaba, nicknaming themselves Mama Elphaba and Elphaba Jr. Other guests also dressed in Wicked attire for the party, which took place on a […]
(WASHINGTON) — As President Donald Trump nears the 100th day of his second presidency, polling shows Americans largely disapproving of his handling of the economy, tariffs, and recent stock market turmoil. But his 2024 voters largely say they’re still confident in his handling of the economy, and they overwhelmingly stand by their vote for Trump. […]
Cheryl Dunn Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson steps back into the ring in the official trailer for The Smashing Machine. A24 released the trailer for Benny Safdie‘s upcoming biopic on Tuesday. Johnson stars as two-time UFC heavyweight champion Mark Kerr in the sports biopic that tells the story of the legendary mixed martial artist and fighter. […]
NYPD (NEW YORK) — Four individuals are at large after posing as police officers and robbing a deli in New York City, officials said. On Sunday at approximately 8:14 a.m., police responded to a 911 call of a commercial burglary at a deli in Brooklyn, the NYPD said in a statement provided to ABC News. […]
Disney/Randy Holmes GloRilla is “stepping out of” her golden era and getting ready for the release of her sophomore album. “My next album…I’m working on [it],” she shared on X’s Spaces Monday, per Uproxx. “I can’t tell y’all exactly when it’s coming, what year it’s coming, but I’m doing something different.” “Y’all know this was […]
Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images Drake’s Better World Fragrance brand has added to its collection, releasing its new Summer Mink Eau De Parfum. “Inspired by a yin yang principle of fusing warm, creamy base notes with cold spices and sparkling citruses,” per the site, it has an amber woody scent with elements of sage, Italian […]
(WASHINGTON) — While final seat totals are still pending, Canadian broadcasters have called that Mark Carney led the Liberals to victory in Canada’s election on Monday. It is still not clear whether the Liberals will form a minority or majority government. As of Tuesday morning, the Liberals had won or were leading in 168 out […]
(CHATHAM, IL) — Four minors are dead after a vehicle crashed into a building hosting an after-school camp in Chatham, Illinois, officials announced at a press conference on Monday afternoon. They ranged in age from 4 to 18 years old, according to a statement from the Illinois State Police. Multiple others were injured in the […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump, upon his return to the White House, appears to have quickly turned one of his more ominous campaign promises into reality. Among his first acts after being sworn in inside the Capitol Rotunda was to strip the security clearances from 51 former intelligence officials who signed a letter during the […]
(NANWALEK, ALASKA) — Two people are dead and another was seriously injured following a plane crash in Alaska on Monday, the Alaska Department of Public Safety told ABC News. No details have been released as to what caused the crash. “The Alaska State Troopers are on scene of a plane crash in Nanwalek,” the Alaska […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is set to provide tariff relief for carmakers on Tuesday, just weeks after the onset of auto levies triggered warnings of price increases. An administration official confirmed that the 25% tariff on finished foreign-made cars and parts will remain — but today’s announcement will prevent tariffs from stacking on top […]
Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A new study in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that some people with early-stage cancers may be able to skip surgery after being treated with the immunotherapy drug dostarlimab. In the study, 82 out of 103 participants responded so well to the drug that they no longer […]
(WASHINGTON) — Most Americans take President Donald Trump at his word when he talks about sending American citizens to foreign prisons, serving a third term as president and trying to take control of Greenland and Canada — even as sweeping majorities oppose each of these potential actions. About 7 in 10 adults in this ABC […]
(CHATHAM, Ill.) — An Illinois community is reeling after an SUV drove into an after-school camp, killing four, but police said the crash does not appear to be targeted. The driver struck the YNOT After School Camp building in Chatham, just outside of Springfield, on Monday afternoon, killing two 7-year-olds, an 8-year-old and an 18-year-old, […]
The official trailer for season 4 of Welcome to Wrexham has arrived. The docuseries follows Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney‘s journey of purchasing the Welsh football club and turning the underdog team into successful winners. Season 4 premieres May 15 on FX and will be available to stream on Hulu … Miles Teller is set […]
Alex Slitz/Getty Images The Cowboy Carter Tour has begun. Beyoncé kicked off her highly anticipated tour to support her eighth studio album at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium on Monday night. The 35-time Grammy-winning artist was joined by two of her three children — daughters Blue Ivy Carter and Rumi Carter — at her first show, which ran for nearly three […]
Ricky Carioti/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — For John Robinson, a retired coal miner who spent his career in the Virginia mines helping to power America into the 21st century, not a moment passes that he isn’t feeling the full effects of his black lung diagnosis. With the support of a burdensome oxygen […]
(WASHINGTON) — Since Donald Trump took office 100 days ago, the president and his administration have faced an average of more than two lawsuits per day, challenging nearly every element of his agenda. The breakneck pace of the president’s policies has been matched in nearly equal force by a flood of litigation — at least […]
(PITTSBURGH) — A funeral home director has been charged after allegedly throwing out the bodies of thousands of pets and giving owners the ashes of other animals, collectively charging them over $650,000 in the process, prosecutors said. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced on Monday that Jacob Vereb — owner of Vereb Funeral Home and […]
(NEW YORK) — A new survey of consumers on Tuesday is expected to show attitudes worsened in April, casting further gloom over the economy as President Donald Trump’s tariffs set off warnings of price increases and a possible recession. A reading of sour consumer sentiment would mark the fifth consecutive month of decline, leaving the […]
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term have been filled with mass firings, cancellations of research grants, university funding cuts and questions over what should be studied. Thousands of people have been let go at federal agencies and critical research has been put on hold. Additionally, Health […]
(WASHINGTON) — In a speech to a joint session of Congress in March, President Donald Trump took direct aim at diversity, equity and inclusion policies, saying hiring and promotion practices should be based on merit, not race and gender. “We’ve ended the tyranny of so-called diversity, equity and inclusion policies all across the entire federal […]
(NEW YORK) — Severe weather continues to impact the Midwest on Tuesday as intense storms are affecting millions of people. The atmosphere did not recover well from Monday morning’s severe weather in the region, enabling the storm line to roll through in the later afternoon and evening as millions were impacted by intense weather events. […]
(WASHINGTON) — Few of President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in his second term carried more fanfare than April 2, which Trump previewed for weeks under the moniker of “Liberation Day.” At a Rose Garden ceremony replete with a live band and floor-to-ceiling American flags, Trump announced the nation’s largest set of tariffs in nearly […]
Brian B. Bettencourt/Toronto Star via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — New treatments and simple blood tests could change how doctors detect and treat Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new report from the Alzheimer’s Association. Blood tests to detect Alzheimer’s are not yet approved for everyday use, but in research studies, they have improved the accuracy […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s administration is launching an investigation into Harvard University’s law journal over alleged discriminatory practices, expanding its weeks-long battle over federal funding with the elite institution. The civil rights offices of the Education and Health and Human Services departments announced Monday they are investigating the Harvard Law Review, an independent, student-run […]
Luke Varley/Paramount+ Pierce Brosnan is the patriarch of an Irish crime family in the hit Paramount+ series MobLand, a show filled with deception, blood and violence. While Brosnan is enjoying his time on that series, does he dream of lacing his dancing shoes back on, stepping back into the Greek sun and singing along to […]
(WASHINGTON) — A police SWAT team bursts into a home with little warning, only to quickly realize that it’s the wrong address and the occupants inside are innocent victims of the officers’ mistake. The scenario has played out in American communities for years — sometimes resulting from bad intelligence, others from inadvertent officer errors — […]
Def Jam Recordings Coco Jones‘ new album Why Not More? discusses the ups and downs of romance, with help from London on Da Track, Future and YG Marley. She shares her experience working with the latter two in an interview with People. “Future is super, super iconic and very just seasoned. What I learned from him […]
(CLEARWATER, FL) — One person was killed and 12 people were injured when a boat struck the Clearwater Ferry in Clearwater, Florida, on Sunday evening. All of the injured individuals were people on the ferry, according to the Clearwater Police Department. BayCare Health System said it received a total of nine patients on Sunday night […]
Photo by JOHN THYS/AFP via Getty Images (MIDDLE EAST) — An F/A-18E fighter jet rolled off the side an aircraft carrier and sank to the bottom of the Red Sea, the Navy announced on Monday. There was one enlisted crew member aboard the jet and a second enlisted crew member inside the tractor when the incident occurred. […]
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) — Opening arguments in the trial of Christopher Schurr, the former Grand Rapids police officer who is charged with second degree murder in the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya, began in a Michigan courtroom on Monday morning. The trial began three years after the Black motorist’s death. Schurr was charged with second-degree […]
Warner Bros. Pictures Tom Cruise is a fan of the movie Sinners, and its star Michael B. Jordan can hardly believe it. Cruise encouraged his fans to head out to movie theaters to go see Sinners in a post shared to Instagram on Sunday. In the photo, Cruise stands in front of a poster for […]
Frazer Harrison/WireImage via Getty Images John Lithgow is surprised by the backlash from critics of J.K. Rowling over his casting in the upcoming Harry Potter HBO series. While Lithgow said he thought hard about whether or not he would take on the role as Albus Dumbledore in the show, he told U.K.’s Sunday Times it […]
Photo by John Parra/Getty Images for E11EVEN Miami Travis Scott may be giving his fans “goosebumps” as soon as Wednesday. In a birthday post for his mother, he teased the upcoming release date for his album Jackboys 2. “EVERYONE WISH THE BIGGEST GOAT A HAPPYYYY BDAAAYYY THE QUEEEEN OF DIS HERE,” he captioned an image on Instagram, featuring […]
Alamo Records, LLC/Sony Music Entertainment It’s been a month since Lil Durk released his album Deep Thoughts, but he’s yet to hear it. Though he was involved in the process, he shared in a recent phone call with DJ Akademiks from prison, “They was keeping me updated but I ain’t heard nothing. This is like a box in […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKnicks 94, Pistons 93Lakers 113, Timberwolves 116Celtics 107, Magic 98Pacers 129, Bucks 103 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEJets 1, Blues 5Hurricanes 5, Devils 2Capitals 5, Canadiens 2Kings 3, Oilers 4 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLMets 7, Nationals 8Blue Jays 2, Yankees 11 (Doubleheader, game 1)Blue Jays […]
Annalisa Ranzoni/Getty Images Brad Pitt is teaming up with Conclave director Edward Berger for his next film. Pitt will star in the upcoming A24 film The Riders, which Berger will direct, ABC Audio has confirmed. The Riders will be based on the Tim Winton novel of the same name. Bones and All scribe David Kajganich […]
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Kehlani has addressed her canceled performance at Cornell University’s Slope Day, taking time to deny allegations that she is antisemitic. “I’m being asked to clarify and make a statement yet again,” she began, mentioning she was in the room with Jewish and Palestinian people in her circle. “I’m not antisemitic or anti-Jew. I’m […]
Parkwood Entertainment Beyoncé is coming, she teased in a new video, telling fans she’s ready for her Cowboy Carter and the Rodeo Chitlin’ Circuit Tour. She shared a video on social media Sunday, giving fans a glimpse of the stage setup at the SoFi Stadium in LA, where she is slated to start the trek on […]
(WASHINGTON) — Attorneys for the Department of Justice argued at a hearing Monday that the deportation last month of four alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador did not violate a court order. Justice Department lawyers argued that the removal of the four alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua did not violate […]
TDE/RCA SZA has worked her way back to the top of the Billboard 200, securing the position with her album SOS. According to Luminate, the project earned 52,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending April 24, bumping it up from its previous spot at #3. With SOS‘ 13 weeks at #1, it makes Billboard 200 history with the most weeks […]
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Rep. Gerry Connolly, the ranking Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee, announced he will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned. “The sun is setting on my time in public service, and this will be my […]
(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) — Opening arguments in the trial of Christopher Schurr, the former Grand Rapids police officer who is charged with second degree murder in the fatal shooting of Patrick Lyoya, began in a Michigan courtroom on Monday morning. The trial began three years after the Black motorist’s death. A jury was sworn in […]
(WASHINGTON) — In a social media post on the day of Canada’s election, President Donald Trump suggested that Canadians should vote for him in order for Canada to become the 51st state. “Elect the man who has the strength and wisdom to cut your taxes in half, increase your military power, for free, to the highest level […]
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Karen Read’s petition for certiorari, and therefore will not review her case. Read had asked the Supreme Court to intervene in her case, arguing double jeopardy after the jurors allegedly agreed on acquittal for two charges in her first trial. Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, Boston police […]
Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Yer a father, Rupert. Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has welcomed his second child with partner Georgia Groome. They named their newborn daughter Goldie. “‘Secret Child Slightly Revealed’ Introducing Goldie G. Grint,” Grint captioned an Instagram post announcing the birth. “A 10/10 baby (so far).” The actor then thanked the obstetrician and […]
(NEW YORK) — More than 36 million Americans are on alert for severe weather in the Upper Midwest, with thunderstorms, large hail and a tornado outbreak possible starting Monday. On Sunday, 10 tornadoes and hail larger than a baseball were reported in western Nebraska. Near Hyannis, Nebraska, a train was derailed by a tornado, according to the […]
(OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) — Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire in New Jersey that has burned over 15,000 acres, with strong winds on Sunday complicating their efforts, officials said. The Jones Road Wildfire, located in Ocean County, has burned 15,300 acres and is only 65% contained as of Sunday, according to the New Jersey Forest […]
The 31st annual Critics Choice Awards are set to take place on Jan. 4, 2026, the Critics Choice Association has announced. It will be broadcast on E! and also stream live on USA Network. The awards ceremony will be held at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, and honor the best in movies and […]
KCFD (KANSAS CITY, MI) — In what officials called “a senseless act,” a paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29 years old, had been with the Kansas City Fire Department since 2022. “Early Sunday morning, Firefighter Hoffman was critically injured after being stabbed in the chest, piercing his heart, while transporting a patient to a local hospital on […]
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TIME The women who traveled to space aboard the Blue Origin capsule earlier in April have since faced relentless criticism of the trip: It’s been called tone-deaf, a waste of money and worse. But at the TIME100 gala in New York City on April 24, mission member Gayle King told reporters she’ll […]
(WASHINGTON) — Democratic lawmakers are “urgently” calling for the White House to issue a full disclosure of financial transactions leading up to President Donald Trump’s sudden pause on a sweeping set of tariffs earlier this month, raising concerns that people close to the president “potentially violated federal ethics and insider trading laws” surrounding his actions. […]
(COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) — The Drug Enforcement Administration said it detained more than 200 people — including members of the military — at an unlicensed underground nightclub in Colorado on Sunday, officials told ABC News. Officials said among those that were detained were active-duty military members. DEA Special Agent in Charge Jonathan Pullen said that […]
(ELIZABETH CITY, NC) — One person is dead and at least five others are injured after a shooting at Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. According to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, the shooting took place at 12:30 a.m. Sunday on the ECSU campus. The incident occurred during Viking Fest […]
Scott Olson/Getty Images (MILWAUKEE, WI) — A reserve judge will be appointed to take over the cases of Judge Hannah Dugan, who was arrested by the FBI over allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant, according to a Milwaukee County official. The county’s chief judge, Carl Ashley, said late Sunday that a reserve judge would take over […]
(CLEARWATER, FL) — One person was killed and multiple people were injured when a boat struck the Clearwater Ferry in Clearwater, Florida, on Sunday evening. All of the injured individuals were people on the ferry, according to the Clearwater Police Department. There were 45 people aboard the ferry, including two crew members, when it was […]
(WASHINGTON) — A marketing email distributed this month by Trump Coins, a commemorative coin venture launched last year by President Donald Trump, attributes the soaring value of gold and other metals in recent weeks to the president’s “return to the spotlight.” “President Trump’s bold stance on tariffs, American industry, and economic protection is pushing investors […]
Columbia County Deputy Brandon Sikes, a crime suppression officer with the department since 2018, was killed during a standoff along Interstate 20, according to Columbia County Sheriff Clay N. Whittle on Sunday. Sikes is survived by his wife, Amber, who is also an employee of the sheriff’s office in Columbia County, Georgia. Another deputy, Gavin […]
(WASHINGTON) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Sunday that the Secret Service caught the person who swiped her bag from a Washington restaurant on Easter Sunday while she was dining with her family. “Thank you to @SecretService @ICE and our law enforcement partners for finding and arresting the criminal who stole my bag on […]
Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures Sinners, the vampire thriller that marks the latest collaboration between director Ryan Coogler and actor Michael B. Jordan, sank its teeth into the #1 spot at the box office for a second week in a row. According to Box Office Mojo, the critically acclaimed horror film took in $45 million in its […]
Courtesy Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Outkast and Salt-N-Pepa‘s contributions to the world of rap have earned them a future induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Outkast is among those being honored in the performer category, securing an induction as first-time nominees. Featuring André 3000 and Big Boi, the group will be […]
(MIAMI) — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and law enforcement from the state of Florida have arrested 780 migrants who are in the United States illegally in a four-day operation beginning Monday, according to statistics obtained by ABC News. The operation, dubbed “Operation Tidal Wave” uses ICE’s 287(g) authority, which allows for state and […]
(NEW YORK) — A federal judge on Friday said he has a strong suspicion that the Trump administration deported a 2-year old U.S. citizen to Honduras “with no meaningful process.” The U.S. citizen, identified in the filings as “V.M.L” was initially detained with her undocumented mother and sister at a routine immigration check-in in New […]
president Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump are seen arriving at the Pope’s Funeral at the Vatican in Rome, Italy on 26 April, 2025. (Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via Getty Images) (ROME) — President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met privately in Rome Saturday before attending the funeral for Pope Francis. White […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKnicks 118, Pistons 116Thunder 114, Grizzlies 108Nuggets 83, Clippers 117 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEPanthers 2, Lightning 0Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2Golden Knights 2, Wild 5Jets 2, Blues 7 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLWhite Sox 3, Twins 0Mariners 4, Red Sox 3Rockies 4, Royals 7 (Doubleheader, […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department has rescinded a policy implemented during the Biden administration that restricted prosecutors from seizing reporters’ records in criminal investigations, according to an internal memo obtained by ABC News. The move could signal a broader effort by Trump-appointed leadership to more aggressively pursue leaks coming from within the administration and directly […]
(MILWAUKEE) — The federal government announced two separate arrests Friday of a current judge and a former judge alleged to have assisted undocumented immigrants who authorities claim were violent criminals, moves that have raised red flags among Democrats and others. Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested Friday by the FBI over allegedly helping […]
Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images Nearly six months since he was released from his two-and-a-half year bid for a RICO case, Young Thug has broken his silence. Speaking with GQ, Thug shared that his experience behind bars and part of the longest trial in Georgia history helped him realize how “out of this world” he […]
(GAZA) — Initial findings in an ongoing Israel Defense Forces investigation found that Israeli tank fire caused damage to a United Nations structure in central Gaza in March, killing one UN staffer and injuring five others. The incident occurred one day after the ceasefire collapsed, according to a release from the IDF on Thursday. The […]
It’s April 25 and several Miss Congeniality stars are celebrating the “perfect date.” On Friday, stars of the iconic movie took to Instagram to commemorate the date, which has unofficially been dubbed Miss Congeniality Day in pop culture for the 2000 film’s iconic scene with actress Heather Burns. This year, the date also coincides with […]
From Disney Channel to her debut album, Coco Jones has come a long way. Why Not More? is out, along with the music video for her song “On Sight.” “Why Not More? is the question I’ve been asking myself in hopes of understanding me and growing in confidence. This album is about leaning into whoever you are […]
Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic Too $hort recently added to his catalog with Sir Too $hort Vol. 1 (Freaky Tales), his first album in five years. Speaking to Billboard, he said the break was the result of his perception of the industry, which he notes has drastically changed since he kicked off his career. “I make a lot […]
(NEW YORK) — University of Miami quarterback Cam Ward is opening up after being selected as the first pick in the 2025 NFL draft. “I’m feeling great. Finally, you know, got to live out my dream for a night,” Ward told “Good Morning America” from Green Bay, Wisconsin, where the draft was held at Lambeau […]
Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage via Getty Images Jesse Plemons volunteers as tribute. The actor has been cast to play Plutarch Heavensbee in the upcoming film The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. It’s the movie adaptation of the prequel novel by Suzanne Collins, which was released on March 18. The character Plutarch Heavensbee appeared in Catching Fire […]
A federal judge in New York on Friday allowed a video depicting Sean Combs kicking and dragging then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel in March 2016 into his upcoming sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial. “The defense can’t show the footage is inadmissible,” Judge Arun Subramanian said in a ruling from the bench. “There’s no […]
(DECATUR, Ala.) — An Alabama man died on Tuesday, a week after he was shocked with a stun gun while being arrested, according to a statement from the Decatur Police Department. Authorities released a nearly-30-minute video from body camera footage of John Scott Jr.’s arrest on the evening of April 15 outside of his mother’s […]
Macall Polay/Netflix Meghann Fahy is Milly Alcock‘s older sister in the trailer for the new limited series Sirens. Netflix released the trailer for the show on Friday. It shows off the mysterious seaside estate known as the Cliff House, as well as the star-studded cast of characters who live and work there. Julianne Moore plays […]
Taylor Gang Ent, LLC April 14 marked the 15th anniversary of Wiz Khalifa‘s Kush & Orange Juice mixtape, a project he says “changed my life and career.” “It was the mixtape that introduced me to the world,” Wiz tells Complex. “It introduced me to a lot of people, and I had put in a lot of […]
Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The number of measles cases in the U.S. has risen to 884, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data published Friday. Cases have been confirmed in 29 states including Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, […]
(Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — In federal courthouses across the country Thursday, President Donald Trump’s administration faced a series of legal setbacks to implementing the president’s agenda. On issues ranging from education policy and voting rights to congestion pricing, the series of rulings and developments marked the latest legal setbacks for an administration battling nearly […]
(NEW YORK) — Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos was sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison — the maximum he faced — on Friday after pleading guilty to a series of fraudulent schemes. U.S. District Judge Joanna Seybert sentenced him to 87 months in prison, followed by two years of supervised release. A tearful […]
Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage Protesters gathered outside the Sumner County Courthouse in Tennessee Wednesday in support of Young Buck, who was ordered to serve 30 days for “repeated violations of his bond supervision,” WKRN reports. They spoke out against his bond being revoked, and generally what they deemed “political and police corruption.” “I hope they start […]
(WASHINGTON) — Seven in 10 Americans think President Donald Trump’s tariffs on international trade will drive up U.S. inflation, outweighing hopes that they’ll boost manufacturing employment and fueling a 64% disapproval rate of how he’s handling the issue. Even nearly half of Republicans — 47% in the ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released Friday — said […]
amphotora/Getty Images (MILWAUKEE) — A Milwaukee County circuit judge has been arrested by the FBI over allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant “evade arrest,” FBI Director Kash Patel said in a social media post, which was then deleted. Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested on obstruction charges, according to Patel. “The FBI arrested Judge Hannah Dugan out […]
We now have a date for the 83rd annual Golden Globes. Nikki Glaser will host the awards ceremony for a second year in a row on Jan. 11, 2026. The show will air on CBS and also stream on Paramount+ with SHOWTIME for subscribers of that service live from the Beverly Hilton in LA. Nominations […]
Photo by Kara Durrette/Getty Images Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “Luther” has made its way to the top of another Billboard chart, this time the Pop Airplay chart dated May 3. It’s the first rap song to lead the chart since Doja Cat‘s “Agora Hills” in March 2024, marking K. Dot’s first time at #1 as a lead artist […]
(Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — In federal courthouses across the country Thursday, President Donald Trump’s administration faced a series of legal setbacks to implementing the president’s agenda. On issues ranging from education policy and voting rights to congestion pricing, the series of rulings and developments marked the latest legal setbacks for an administration battling nearly […]
Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend: Disney+Andor: The rebellion fights on in the second and final season of the Star Wars series. Prime VideoÉtoile: The next show from the Gilmore Girls creator is about the world of ballet. NetflixYou: Goodbye, you. The […]
Michael Hickey/Getty Images (WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind.) — One person is dead and two others injured after Purdue University’s Boilermaker Special mascot collided with a vehicle on a highway in Indiana, authorities said. The deadly crash happened Thursday afternoon on U.S. 52 at Wyandotte Road in southeastern Tippecanoe County, several miles southeast of the university. The […]
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump, in a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine published Friday, claimed he’s already “made 200 deals” on tariffs and said he’s spoken with Chinese President Xi Jinping. In the cover story, in which Trump’s discussed his first 100 days in office, the president was asked about White House […]
(NEW YORK) — Government lawyers say officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) did not have a warrant for Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest when they took him into custody last month, according to a filing submitted in the case. Khalil’s lawyers say the admission contradicts what officers told Khalil and […]
Julia Garner is opening up about her upcoming role in Fantastic Four: First Steps. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly, the actress talked about her role as Silver Surfer and said, “She’s so different than anyone I’ve ever played.” “I don’t expect everybody to watch Ozark or [Inventing] Anna or The Assistant,” she said. “Some people are only going to watch certain things, […]
(WASHINGTON) — Americans hold mixed views on President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll. Voters are divided on sending migrants living in the United States lacking legal status who are accused of gang membership to an El Salvador prison without a court hearing but mainly oppose deporting international students […]
(Darrin Klimek/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Hours before Luigi Mangione’s arraignment in federal court, federal prosecutors submitted formal notice that they intend to seek the death penalty if he’s convicted, citing, in part his alleged desire “to provoke broad-based resistance to the victim’s industry” by killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Mangione is expected to […]
(NEW YORK) — The country’s electric vehicle market has an affordability problem. Enter Slate, a new company backed by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and two investment funds. On Thursday, company executives unveiled an inexpensive, spartan electric truck that comes at a critical time for U.S. consumers and the industry. Priced below $30,000, the truck, which […]
(BOISE, Idaho) — The trial for the man accused of killing four Idaho college students in their beds will continue as a death penalty case, despite the fact that suspect Bryan Kohberger was recently diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, an Idaho judge ruled late Thursday. Additionally, Fourth District Judge Steven Hippler came down on the […]
(Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — ABC News has confirmed that in at least two separate meetings Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused top-ranking military officers of leaking to the media and threatened to polygraph them. According to one person familiar with the exchanges, Hegseth was upset by media reports that he had planned a briefing for […]
A24 The fantastical world of The Legend of Ochi is now available to experience in movie theaters. The new A24 film from director Isaiah Saxon expands to movie screens nationwide on Friday. It follows farm girl Yuri, who has been raised to fear the elusive animal species of ochi. When Yuri, played by Helena Zengel, […]
Gravitas Ventures Cory Hardrict is back on the movie screens, starring in the new indie thriller Die Like a Man. The actor portrays a gangster named Solo who has returned home after a 10-year bid to a gentrified neighborhood void of friends who have either died, been jailed or simply moved on with their lives. He tasks himself […]
Alex Peña/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration is acknowledging it deported four noncitizens to El Salvador despite a court order barring the removal of people to countries other than their place of origin without an opportunity to raise concerns about their safety. In a series of court filings overnight, Justice Department lawyers argued that […]
(WASHINGTON) — A second federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from withholding federal funds from schools that participate in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Hours after a New Hampshire judge issued a similar order on Thursday, a federal judge in Maryland appointed by Trump issued a broader ruling that prohibits the Department of Education from […]
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Kehlani will no longer be performing at Cornell University’s Slope Day, an end-of-semester tradition following the last day of classes. Cornell president Michael I. Kotlikoff shared a memo Wednesday to officialize the decision, citing concerns with the singer’s public support of Palestine. “Unfortunately, although it was not the intention, the selection of Kehlani as […]
Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Whooping cough cases are on the rise in the United States, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. For the week ending April 12, at least 8,064 whooping cough cases have been recorded nationwide. This is more than double the 3,835 cases recorded at the same time […]
(WASHINGTON) — For years, President Donald Trump has blasted politically damaging reporting by The Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg as fake, made-up. His most recent criticism has been over Goldberg’s bombshell story about a Signal chat he was accidentally invited to, one that included top members of Trump’s national security team, conversing about an impending military attack on […]
Thinkstock Images/Getty Images (TOPSFIELD, Mass.) — A 49-year-old mother of four died on Wednesday after she fell about 50 to 75 feet from a cliff while hiking at Purgatory Chasm in Massachusetts. The woman, Carolyn Sanger from Topsfield, Massachusetts, was hiking at the Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in Sutton just before 2 p.m. when the […]
Theo Wargo/Getty Images What do Chris Evans, Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley have in common? They’re starring in a new film from Ethan Coen coming to theaters soon. Coen’s upcoming film Honey Don’t! will arrive in movie theaters on August 22, Focus Features announced on the social platform X. The film will also premiere at […]
Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images Ravyn Lenae has been hard at work since releasing her first song in 2015, and now, her song “Love Me Not” is a Hot 100 hit. She tells Billboard she received the news on what she remembers as a great day. “I was at home watching TV, and my manager called me and […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONMagic 100, Celtics 109Heat 112, Cavaliers 121Warriors 94, Rockets 109 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECanadiens 1, Capitals 3Stars 2, Avalanche 1Oilers 2, Kings 6 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLCardinals 1, Braves 4Reds 5, Marlins 2Yankees 5, Guardians 1Phillies 3, Mets 4Padres 0, Tigers 6Orioles 3, Nationals […]
(COLCHESTER, Vt.) — A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order to keep Mohsen Mahdawi, the Columbia student who was arrested during his citizenship interview last week, in Vermont while his case proceeds. In the written order filed on Thursday morning, U.S. District Judge Geoffrey Crawford said the order was necessary to “prevent disputes” about […]
Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images Rema recently kicked off his Heis World Tour, but a slight change has been made to the date of his New York show. Initially scheduled to take place on May 3, the concert has been rescheduled to May 2. The reason for the change is a potential Game 7 between […]
Mustafa Hussain/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Donald Trump’s unilateral effort to reshape election processes is an attempt to “short-circuit Congress’s deliberative process by executive order,” a federal judge in Washington, D.C. wrote Thursday afternoon. In a 120-page opinion, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly blocked the Trump administration from requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote […]
(BOSTON) — As Karen Read stands trial for a second time in Massachusetts for the alleged murder of her police officer boyfriend, the victim’s mother spoke about her son’s death publicly for the first time on Wednesday. Prosecutors allege that, following a night of drinking in Canton, Read struck her boyfriend — Boston police officer John O’Keefe […]
Will Heath/NBC Saturday Night Live has set its final hosts for its landmark 50th season. Walton Goggins and Scarlett Johansson will host the sketch comedy series for the last two shows of the season. Goggins is set to host the May 10 show with musical guest Arcade Fire while Johansson will host the May 17 […]
Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for ESSENCE The Roots, Styles P, Big Freedia and Laila! are some of the acts tapped to perform at the 2025 Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage, a series of free and benefit shows held in parks across New York’s five boroughs. Styles P will perform at the Coney Island Amphitheater on […]
Andrew Harnik-Pool/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration’s attempt to make federal funding to schools conditional on them eliminating any DEI policies erodes the “foundational principles” that separates the United States from totalitarian regimes, a federal judge said on Thursday. In an 82-page order, U.S. District Judge Landya McCafferty partially blocked the Department of Education […]
Stephanie Branchu/Netflix Au revoir, Camille. Emily in Paris star Camille Razat has broken her silence on her decision to leave the Netflix series after being a part of the main cast for four seasons. The actress confirmed the news of her departure in a lengthy post shared to Instagram. “After an incredible journey, I’ve made […]
BET+ Usher‘s concert film, Usher: Rendezvous in Paris, will soon be accessible to fans worldwide. After initially only being available to watch in cinemas, it will now be making its way to BET+, where it will stream exclusively starting May 8. “USHER: RENDEZVOUS IN PARIS is more than a concert film—it’s a cultural moment that […]
(WASHINGTON) — Ed Martin, President Donald Trump’s nominee for the next U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., apologized in a new interview for his past praise of a Jan. 6 rioter who had a lengthy history of antisemitic statements and infamously posted photos of himself dressed as Adolf Hitler. “I’m sorry,” Ed Martin said in an […]
(NEW YORK) — Lawyers with the Department of Justice accidentally filed a document overnight that outlined a series of legal flaws with the Trump administration’s plan to kill New York City’s congestion pricing tolls. In an 11-page letter to the Department of Transportation, lawyers with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York wrote […]
Erika Doss Belly is torn between love being burnin’ red and golden in the official teaser trailer for season 3 of The Summer I Turned Pretty. Two Taylor Swift songs play throughout the new teaser for the upcoming season, which starts streaming the first of its 11 episodes July 16 on Prime Video. The beginning […]
After seeing Travis Scott at WrestleMania and hearing his song “FE!N,” Killer Mike felt the urge to freestyle over the song’s beat. “I woke up with ‘Mania on my Mind. This beat is so cold I had to kill it,” he wrote on social platform X, alongside the freestyle. Quavo has only had a few acting gigs, but […]
Disney/Connie Chornuk Gospel legend CeCe Winans is teaming up with Cody Johnson on a new version of the song she sang on American Idol on Easter. The 17-time Grammy winner performed “Come Jesus Come” with season 22 contestant Roman Collins on Idol‘s Songs of Faith special. In 2024, CeCe’s version of “Goodness of God” — also with […]
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration has made a new emergency request of the U.S. Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on openly transgender military service members. Solicitor General John Sauer said the injunction, issued by a district court in Washington, usurps the authority of the […]
(HIGHLAND PARK, Ill.) — Robert Crimo III, the gunman who killed seven people and injured dozens in a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022, was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Thursday. Crimo was sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences, Judge Victoria A. Rossetti announced on Thursday. […]
(OCEAN COUNTY, N.J.) — A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a massive New Jersey wildfire that has consumed at least 15,000 acres and continued to burn Thursday, authorities said. In a statement released Thursday morning, New Jersey officials, including Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer, announced the arrest of Joseph Kling of Waretown, […]
(BALTIMORE) — A federal judge in Maryland has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of a 20-year-old Venezuelan man deported to El Salvador, whose removal violated a previous court settlement, according to an order issued on Wednesday. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher, a Trump appointee, also ordered the government not to remove other […]
Lionsgate May the odds be ever in their favor: The Hunger Games prequel film Sunrise on the Reaping has found its two leads. Joseph Zada has been cast as a young Haymitch Abernathy, a role played by Woody Harrelson in the original films. Whitney Peak will be playing Haymitch’s love interest, Lenore Dove. Zada, a relative newcomer, has roles in the upcoming Prime Video series We Were […]
(WASHINGTON) — Democratic lawmakers sent a series of letters early Thursday morning to nine separate law firms that have struck agreements this spring with the Trump administration, questioning whether the deals for pro bono work in exchange for the reversal of executive orders issued by President Donald Trump or to avoid being targeted in future […]
Sweet Magnolias has been renewed for season 5 at Netflix. The show about three lifelong best friends from Serenity, South Carolina, will return for a fifth season, the streaming platform confirmed Wednesday. This time around, the girls are going farther than their hometown, as one of them lands a high-profile publishing job in New York […]
(NEW YORK) — The world’s coral reefs are in the midst of the fourth and largest global bleaching event in recorded history, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced this week. The grim milestone was recorded between January 2023 and April 2025, with the agency documenting that bleaching-level heat stress has impacted 83.7% of the […]
(WASHINGTON) — Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s Save Our Schools campaign is launching a comprehensive investigation into the Trump administration’s effort to close the Department of Education. “I’m opening this investigation to hear directly from students, parents, teachers, and borrowers who are being hurt by Trump’s dangerous agenda,” Warren wrote in a statement obtained first by […]
(WASHINGTON) — Prosecutors have unsealed federal terrorism charges targeting an alleged “high-ranking” member of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang who was arrested in Colombia late last month, the Justice Department announced Wednesday. Jose Enrique Martinez Flores, also referred to as “Chuqui,” is the first alleged TdA member to be charged with terrorism offenses since […]
(Halfdark/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — During a press conference on Tuesday, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. unveiled a plan to start phasing out eight synthetic food dyes in the American food supply. HHS and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are looking to revoke authorization for two synthetic food colorings and […]
(LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the state’s entire GOP congressional delegation are urging President Donald Trump to reconsider after the Federal Emergency Management denied the state’s request for federal disaster relief following a series of deadly storms last month. After severe storms hit the state in mid-March, Sanders applied for […]
Gilmore Girls husband-and-wife team Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino are back with a new series, Étoile (ay-TWAHL). Set in the world of ballet, it’s a subject that is a personal one for Amy. “I was trained as a dancer and … I find the world fascinating,” she tells ABC Audio. “It’s an art form where you […]
(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge is temporarily pausing discovery in the case of the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis issued an order Wednesday evening pausing expedited discovery in the case for seven days. The move came after the Trump administration, in a sealed motion earlier in the day, asked […]
Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Othello is one of the hottest Broadway shows in town right now, with various performances sold out and ticket prices reaching over $900. The new production of William Shakespeare‘s tragic tale stars Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal, and has broken records as the highest-grossing Broadway play in history and was recently nominated for […]
(BOSTON) — A Massachusetts woman is on trial again for the death of her police officer boyfriend, after a jury was unable to reach a verdict in the initial murder trial last year. Karen Read is accused of killing her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, in January 2022. The prosecution alleges that, following […]
(WASHINGTON) — A day after a federal judge ordered the government to more fully answer questions about the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Trump administration, in a sealed motion Wednesday, asked the judge to pause discovery for seven days. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis, who last week slammed Justice Department attorneys over their […]
Jeezy has announced the TM:101 Live Tour, a “black-tie symphonic tour” commemorating the 20-year anniversary of Let’s Get It: Thug Motivation 101. “I’m incredibly grateful that we’re here celebrating 20 years of motivation! This album is cemented in the cultural zeitgeist that serves as the soundtrack to modern day story telling of the genre,” he said, per […]
(NEW YORK) — Karen Read arrived in court Tuesday for the first day of her second murder trial as her defense team maintains her innocence, saying she is the victim of a botched investigation and law enforcement cover-up. However, prosecutors allege that a drunk and angry Read knowingly slammed her SUV into her boyfriend — […]
Columbia Pictures/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images The Age of Innocence is being adapted into a limited series for Netflix. The streaming platform announced the news Wednesday, which fittingly happened to be World Book Day. Edith Wharton first published the classic novel in 1920. It made her the first woman to earn the Pulitzer Prize for […]
Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images Lil Wayne may no longer be interested in the Super Bowl, but he hasn’t shut down all opportunities from the NFL. The rapper has partnered with sports apparel company Mitchell & Ness for a limited-edition merch collection celebrating his Tha Carter VI album and the NFL Draft in Green Bay, Wisconsin. […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBucks 115, Pacers 123Grizzlies 99, Thunder 118Timberwolves 85, Lakers 94 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEDevils 1, Hurricanes 3Senators 2, Maple Leafs 3Panthers 6, Lightning 2Wild 5, Golden Knights 2 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLYankees 2, Guardians 3Reds 3, Marlins 4Padres 2, Tigers 0Orioles 0, Nationals 7Mariners […]
(OCEAN COUNTY, N.J.) — A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to 12,000 acres after igniting Tuesday in Ocean County and threatening more than 1,000 structures, shutting down a major highway and causing thousands of people to flee the flames. The Jones Road Wildfire was 35% contained on Wednesday afternoon, according to the New Jersey […]
Though Miguel and J. Cole already have a few songs together, it seems the possibility of a future collaboration is a “Sure Thing.” Speaking with Billboard News’ In-Conversation, Miguel describes why he and Cole have worked so well together. “I come from underground hip-hop, which is a big part of my development and career. A lot of that started with […]
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images Dominic Sessa will star as Anthony Bourdain in a new biopic about the late chef’s life. A24 confirmed the casting news for the upcoming film, which will be called Tony, by reposting a post from Variety about the casting news on the social platform X. Antonio Banderas will also appear in the […]
(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge appeared inclined Wednesday to enter a permanent ruling barring the Trump administration from implementing an executive order targeting the law firm of Perkins Coie, after repeatedly pressing a government attorney over whether President Donald Trump’s sweeping efforts to target the legal community run afoul of the Constitution. U.S. District Judge […]
Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Combs The BBC has joined the list of news networks chronicling the highs and lows of Diddy‘s life and career in the wake of several sexual assault allegations against him. In the newly announced investigative documentary P Diddy: The Rise and Fall, host Yinka Bokinni discusses Combs’ journey from “being the world’s biggest […]
(WASHINGTON) — The White House has been fielding proposals aimed at persuading people to marry and have children, an effort being pushed by outside groups focused on increasing the nation’s birth rate after years of decline. One such proposal that has been pitched to White House advisers is a $5,000 “baby bonus” to every American […]
(NEW YORK) — Authorities in New York are offering a $25,000 reward for information in the cold case murders of an Army veteran and her 2-year-old child, who were recently identified years after their remains were discovered on Long Island, in a case that has been long been associated with the Gilgo Beach killings. Nassau […]
Prime Video This is 100% your release date, Connie baby. Prime Video has announced the release date for The Summer I Turned Pretty season 3. The third season of the teen romance series will premiere on July 16. All 11 episodes of the final season will release on subsequent Wednesdays throughout the summer. A new […]
Disney/Randy Holmes The Apollo has chosen to honor Teyana Taylor and Clive Davis at its annual Spring Benefit, taking place on June 4. Teyana’s contributions to music, film and culture will be recognized as she receives the first-ever Innovator Award. Clive will be honored with the Legacy Award and then inducted into The Apollo’s Walk […]
(WASHINGTON) — Amid a tense legal battle over deportations, President Donald Trump is now arguing undocumented migrants should not be given a trial where they could challenge being removed from the country. “We’re getting them out, and I hope we get cooperation from the courts because you know, we have thousands of people that are ready to […]
JONATHAN HESSION/NETFLIX Wednesday’s child is filled with woe, but this news will fill you with glee. Netflix has released the official teaser trailer for Wednesday season 2. The streaming service has also revealed that the new season will be split up into two different parts. Part 1 of Wednesday season 2 will fittingly debut on […]
(HIGHLAND PARK, Ill.) — Robert Crimo III, the gunman who killed seven people and injured dozens in a mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on July 4, 2022, will be sentenced on Wednesday after pleading guilty in March. Crimo decided to not appear in court for his sentencing. The shooter’s parents, who have attended most court […]
Courtesy CBS and Dick Clark Productions The nominations for the 2025 American Music Awards have been announced, and Kendrick Lamar leads the pack. He’s secured 10 nods, including artist of the year, album of the year for GNX, song of the year for “Not Like Us” and collaboration of the year for “Luther” featuring SZA, who herself is […]
(WASHINGTON) — Longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will retire after serving for over four decades in Congress. “In my heart, I know it’s time to pass the torch,” Durbin said in the video. “The threats to our democracy and way of life are real, and I […]
(NEW YORK) — The sawmills of Maine generate a lot of wood waste each year: 1 million tons to be exact. For years, it was just discarded as a byproduct of the lumber industry. Now researchers at the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures & Composite Center (ASCC) have figured out a way of using those wood […]
Buena Vista/Getty Images Carly Rae Jepsen is teaming up with Lena Dunham to bring 10 Things I Hate About You to the stage as a Broadway musical. Carly will be composing the score along with Grammy winner Ethan Gruska, with Dunham and playwright Jessica Huang writing the book. The musical is based on the 1999 teen classic starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger, which itself was […]
Doechii will be attending the All Things Go festival, where she will take the stage as a headliner. She is performing at the New York installment in Queens’ Forest Hills Stadium, running from Sept. 26 to Sept. 28. The fan presale starts Thursday, followed by the general sale on Friday. Kendrick Lamar, Questlove, Rihanna and Keke […]
(COLCHESTER, Vt.) — A federal judge in Vermont set a hearing for next Wednesday to decide whether to release Mohsen Mahdawi, the Columbia student who was arrested last week, while his case proceeds. Mahdawi, who was arrested last Monday during his citizenship interview, was present during the hearing. U.S. District Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford kicked […]
Max has released the official teaser trailer for the upcoming HBO original film Mountainhead. The movie, which stars Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith and Ramy Youssef, is the follow-up project from Succession creator Jesse Armstrong. Written and directed by Armstrong in his feature debut, the film arrives May 31 on Max … Zombies […]
(OCEAN COUNTY, N.J.) — A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to over 8,500 acres after igniting Tuesday near Toms River and threatening more than 1,000 structures, shutting down a major highway and causing thousands of people to flee the flames. The Jones Road Wildfire was just 10% contained on Wednesday morning, according to the […]
Disney/Maarten de Boer Mel Owens, a retired NFL player and attorney, has been revealed as the new Golden Bachelor. The hit show The Golden Bachelor has been renewed for a brand-new season on ABC and Hulu, with Owens taking on the role of leading man, Disney announced at Hulu’s inaugural Get Real House event on Tuesday. According to a press […]
(NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks rallied in early trading on Wednesday, one day after President Donald Trump said tariffs on China would “come down substantially.” Trump also appeared to soften previous attacks on the Federal Reserve, saying late Tuesday he has “no intention” of firing top central banker Jerome Powell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average […]
(CHANDLER, AZ) — Lori Daybell, the mother convicted of murdering two of her children in a so-called doomsday plot, has now been found guilty of conspiring with her brother to kill her fourth husband. The jury in Maricopa County, Arizona, was handed the case Monday afternoon before reaching a verdict Tuesday afternoon. Lori Daybell, 51, […]
(NEW YORK) — Seniors lost $4.8 billion in 2024 to scammers, according to a report released Wednesday by the FBI. In total, people in the United States lost $16.6 billion in 2024, representing a 33% increase in losses from 2023 to 2024. “Every number in this report represents a real person, a victim whose trust […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Tuesday signaled that it is poised to establish a right of parents to opt-out their children from public school instruction that conflicts with sincerely held religious beliefs. The case, brought by a group of Christian, Muslim and Jewish parents from Montgomery County, Maryland, specifically seeks a guaranteed […]
Evadulia Orta, mother of Rojelio Torres, a victim in the shootings at Robb Elementary School holds a photo of her son as she is interviewed with her sister by ABC News, Uvalde, Texas, May 26, 2022. (ABC News) (UVALDE, TEXAS) — An attorney representing the families of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting victims confirmed […]
(WASHINGTON) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping plan to dramatically restructure the State Department that would see many of its longstanding offices and hundreds of positions eliminated. “In its current form, the department is bloated, bureaucratic, and unable to perform its essential diplomatic mission in this new era of great […]
Lokman Vural Elibol/Anadolu via Getty Images (OCEAN COUNTY, NJ) — A wildfire in New Jersey has exploded to approximately 8,500 acres since it was first reported on Tuesday afternoon. The Jones Road Wildfire is now burning across 8,500 acres and is currently under 10% containment on Wednesday morning, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire […]
Olivia Munn stars alongside Jon Hamm in the new Apple TV+ series Your Friends & Neighbors. The actress told ABC Audio she was initially “very intimidated to meet and especially work with” the Mad Men star. “He is so kind and generous,” Munn said, before detailing how he helped her out in a moment where […]
Disney/Randy Holmes Coco Jones‘ upcoming album was four years in the making, but her journey to this point took over a decade. With Why Not More? releasing Friday, she tells Glamour, “I’m excited to see what sticks and lands—what really changes my life. Everyone believes that I’m a respectable R&B girl, but I’m trying to see […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPistons 100, Knicks 94Clippers 105, Nuggets 102 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECanadians 2, Capitals 3Blues 1, Jets 2Avalanche 3, Stars 4Oilers 5, Kings 6 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLWhite Sox 2, Red Sox 4Yankees 4, Guardians 6Reds 3, Marlins 6Padres 4, Tigers 6Phillies 4, Mets 5Cardinals […]
Robert Irwin is heading to the ballroom. At Hulu’s first-ever Get Real! event on Tuesday in Beverly Hills, California, it was announced that the wildlife conservationist, photographer and son of the late Steve Irwin would be joining season 34 of Dancing with the Stars. He is the first celebrity cast member announced for the new […]
Ice Cube is hyping fans up for his Truth to Power: Four Decades of Attitude Tour, sharing a new promotional clip on social media. In it, there are four versions of Ice Cube, one from each decade of his career, riding around and reflecting on how he’s evolved over the years. Cube’s tour kicks off […]
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration announced on Tuesday a series of measures to phase out eight artificial food dyes and colorings from America’s food supply by the end of next year. Speaking at a news conference, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary said […]
(NEW YORK) — Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., insists he has “accepted full responsibility” for a series of fraudulent schemes despite a “social media blitz” that federal prosecutors said suggested otherwise. Prosecutors repeated their request for a prison term of more than seven years when Santos is sentenced Friday, saying his recent social media posts show […]
Jill Greenberg, Alexa Viscius, Dana Patrick A new generation is about to go dig those holes. Disney+ has revealed new details about the pilot for the TV adaptation of Holes, ABC Audio has learned. The new series is a reimagining of the 1998 Louis Sachar book Holes, which was previously adapted into the 2003 film […]
(NEW YORK) — Tesla’s profits fell 71% over the first three months of this year, a company earnings release on Tuesday showed. The company’s performance fell short of analysts’ expectations. The decline coincided with a sales slump and stock woes at the electric carmaker, and comes amid worldwide protests against CEO Elon Musk over his role in the Trump […]
One World/Kelani Fatai Oladimeji Tina Knowles brings fans through her journey from a little girl in Galveston to a worldwide Matriarch in her newly released memoir. Among the many moments she recalls is the time she was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer, and the support she received from her birth and bonus daughters. According to People, […]
Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic Cornell University’s decision to book Kehlani for its end-of-year Slope Day celebration has been met with backlash, particularly due to her support of Palestine. Cornell Sun reports students and parents raised concerns about her selection, which were addressed by President Michael Kotlikoff during a student assembly meeting. “It’s too late to secure […]
(PHILADELPHIA) — Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is a Super Bowl champion — and now a husband too. Hurts married his longtime girlfriend Bryonna “Bry” Burrows this spring, not long after he led the Eagles to a Super Bowl victory on Feb. 9, 2025. The Eagles star confirmed his marriage to Burrows in an interview […]
(WASHINGTON) — Michigan is set to face a competitive primary and fierce race for the battleground state’s open U.S. Senate seat in 2026. Three major Democrats have already entered the contest, while Republicans eye flipping the seat, which will be vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich. The battleground state had mixed results for both […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration’s attempt to invoke the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua hit another legal roadblock Tuesday with a federal judge in Colorado blocking some removals under the wartime authority. U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney issued a temporary order Tuesday that prohibits the administration […]
Alex Bailey/Netflix Enola Holmes is back on the case. Netflix has announced that the third installment in the film series about Sherlock Holmes’ brilliant younger sister has started production in the U.K. Millie Bobby Brown is back as the titular detective in Enola Holmes 3, while Louis Partridge and Henry Cavill also return as Tewkesbury […]
Black Promoters Collective The artists who will Rock The Bells at the 2025 festival have been announced, representing generations of hip-hop stars. Set to take the stage are Busta Rhymes, Redman, Eric B. & Rakim, Remy Ma, Too $hort, Big Daddy Kane, Scarface, Plies, Boosie, Fabolous, Lil’ Mo, State Property and more. Roxanne Shanté will serve as the […]
Culture’s Biggest Night may also turn out to be its funniest night. To celebrate the 25th annual BET Awards, the network has tapped Kevin Hart to serve as the event’s host. “Kevin Hart is a powerhouse of an entertainer. His impact spans comedy, film, television, and beyond. As we celebrate 25 years of the BET Awards, […]
(NEW YORK) — Three federal prosecutors who worked on the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned Tuesday — while they were on administrative leave — instead of agreeing to “preconditions” on them returning to the office, sending a sharp letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and accusing him of pressuring […]
(PHOENIX) — Lori Daybell, the mother convicted of murdering two of her children in a so-called doomsday plot, delivered her closing argument Monday during her latest trial in Arizona, where she is charged with conspiring with her brother to kill her fourth husband. Dubbed the “doomsday mom,” Daybell has maintained that her brother shot her […]
Lionel Hahn/Getty Images Demi Moore is opening up about her relationship with Bruce Willis. The Oscar nominee has been named People magazine’s World’s Most Beautiful person of 2025. In the corresponding cover story, Moore opened up about how she will always have a deep appreciation for her former husband. Moore said that when it comes […]
Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images Lil Wayne has planned a special celebration for the upcoming release of his highly anticipated album, Tha Carter VI. He’ll be headlining his first-ever show at Madison Square Garden on release day. The event will double as an opportunity for fans to get an exclusive listen to the new album […]
TDE/RCA SZA is currently #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “luther,” her collaboration with tour mate Kendrick Lamar, but on the Billboard 200 album chart she’s just set a new record. SZA’s 2022 album SOS has just racked up its 85th nonconsecutive week in the top 10 on the chart; it currently sits at […]
Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images (AUSTIN, Texas) — The measles outbreak in western Texas has now reached 624 cases, with 27 new infections confirmed over the last five days. Nearly all of the cases are among unvaccinated individuals or among those whose vaccination status is unknown, according to new data published by the Texas Department of State Health Services […]
(WASHINGTON) — A panel of appeals judges expressed skepticism with elements of the Trump administration’s transgender service member ban, peppering a Department of Justice lawyer with questions Tuesday morning about the basis for the ban and justification for blocking anyone with gender dysphoria from service without making individualized determinations. DOJ attorney Jason Manion attempted to justify […]
(WASHINGTON) — Attorneys for wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia are requesting a conference Tuesday to address what they say is the Trump administration’s “failure to comply” with a court order granting expedited discovery in the case. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis last week slammed Justice Department attorneys over their inaction over Abrego Garcia’s wrongful detention and ordered […]
Brook Rushton The trailer for the I Know What You Did Last Summer sequel has arrived. Sony Pictures released the official trailer for the horror film on Tuesday. Madelyn Cline stars with some familiar faces in the movie, which comes to theaters on July 18. Releasing over 25 years after the original film, this movie’s […]
(WASHINGTON) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday strongly denied that what he shared over a second group chat on the Signal messaging app were classified war plans about imminent U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi militants in Yemen, and blamed former staffers for leaking, accusing them of going to the news media with new information to […]
Alex Peña/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A federal judge in New York is set to hear arguments Tuesday after he temporarily ruled that detained migrants being held in the Southern District of New York could not be deported without due process. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled earlier this month that several alleged Venezuelan gang members could […]
Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation Mariah Carey‘s twins, Moroccan and Monroe, are 13 now, which means they’re definitely at that age where everything their mom does embarrasses them, even if she is a global pop icon. Mariah posted a carousel of her family’s Easter celebration on Instagram. It shows Mariah and the kids, holding Easter […]
Kendrick Lamar and SZA‘s reign on the Billboard Hot 100 continues, as “Luther” tops the chart for a ninth consecutive week. It garnered 67.5 million radio airplay audience impressions, 25 million official streams and 2,000 digital sales from April 11 to April 17, the week after the official music video released. “Luther” is now the rap song […]
(NEW YORK) — The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan has agreed to step aside, clearing the way for President Donald Trump on Tuesday to install his nominee as interim United States attorney for the Southern District of New York, yet another shake-up for the nation’s most prominent federal prosecutor’s office Matthew Podolsky, who has agreed […]
(LOS ANGELES) — After investigating the case for more than a year, the Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed voluminous evidence it says shows Scott Peterson did not murder his wife and unborn son in 2002. In a nearly 400-page petition to the California Court of Appeals, filed Friday night, the LA Innocence Project argued […]
Ready or not, here they come. Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood are joining the sequel Ready Or Not: Here I Come, Deadline reports. Joining them are Shawn Hatosy, Néstor Carbonell, Kevin Durand and David Cronenberg. This newly announced cast joins the previously announced Samara Weaving and Kathryn Newton in the horror thriller, which began […]
(NEW YORK) — The wife of pro-Palestinian demonstrator Mahmoud Khalil gave birth to their first child while he remains in Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention. Khalil, who is being held at a detention center in Jena, Louisiana, was denied a request for temporary release to meet their son, according to emails reviewed by ABC News. […]
Samuel Dore/Netflix Heartstopper is getting its happy ending. The beloved Netflix teen romance series, starring Kit Connor as Nick Nelson and Joe Locke as Charlie Spring, will be concluding with a feature film. Alice Oseman, who writes the show and created the graphic novels on which it is based, announced the news on social media Tuesday — which happens to be the […]
Photo by Maya Dehlin Spach/FilmMagic She’s Doechii to the world, but to her family, she’s still Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Doechii shares that her family has not been fazed by her musical accomplishments. “They’re always keeping me grounded. Most of the time, I don’t talk about work with them,” she said. “I […]
(WASHINGTON) — Do parents of public school children have a constitutional right to opt-out their kids from classroom lessons involving storybooks that feature LGBTQ themes or characters? The Supreme Court will tackle that question Tuesday in a closely watched First Amendment case that comes as the Trump administration moves to empower parents and root out […]
(COLORADO SPRINGS, CO) — A 13-year-old girl has died after falling approximately 25 feet through the attic floor of an after-school program, police said. The Pueblo Police Department in Colorado say they received a call on Friday evening at approximately 7 p.m. from somebody at the Rocky Mountain SER after-school head start program, according to […]
(WASHINGTON) — Some 5 million Americans with defaulted student loan payments will have their loans sent for collections on May 5, the Department of Education announced on Monday. Next month, for the first time since student loan payments were paused due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Education Department will collect the debts […]
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will move to phase out the remaining eight artificial food dyes from America’s food supply within two years, his department announced Monday, a significant escalation in his fight to rid the country’s food of additives that studies suggest could be harmful. […]
Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration’s ban on transgender service members faces its next legal test Tuesday when a federal appeals court considers the legality of the policy. A group of 32 transgender service members and recruits sued the Trump administration over the policy in January, and at least three different […]
Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe via Getty Images (JACKSON, NH) — A 39-year-old man has died in a skiing accident after going off a trail he had been traversing near a ski resort in New Hampshire, police said. The incident happened on Sunday at the Black Mountain ski area in Jackson, New Hampshire, at approximately 5:51 […]
(WASHINGTON) — Worldwide protests against Tesla CEO Elon Musk over his role in the Trump administration have coincided with a sales slump and stock woes at the electric carmaker. Little will be known about the precise impact on Tesla’s bottom line, however, until the company releases its earnings report on Tuesday afternoon. That announcement holds […]
Des Willie The rebellion fights on in season 2 of Andor. Diego Luna stars as the titular Cassian Andor in the final season of the Disney+ Star Wars series, which debuts with a three-episode premiere on Tuesday. Luna told ABC News affiliate WPVI that it feels amazing to get to deliver this final chapter in […]
(WASHINGTON) — Harvard University is suing President Donald Trump’s administration for threatening to withhold federal funding if the school did not comply with its list of demands. The lawsuit, filed in Massachusetts federal court, asks a judge to block the funding freeze from going into effect, arguing the move is “unlawful and beyond the government’s […]
Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage Keri Hilson has a new album out, and it’s all thanks to the right “Energy.” Breaking a 15-year hiatus from music, she dropped We Need to Talk: Love on Friday after learning from the universe that it may be time to make a return. “There was a phase during the last […]
Lil Wayne and Lil Yachty have partnered with Rauw Alejandro and Adam Kluger for a new celebrity horse racing group, Run Fast Racing, bringing their star power to the world of horse racing. “I’m excited to have some fun with this,” Lil Wayne says in a statement, per People. Yachty adds, “I’ve been excited since the minute Adam pitched […]
(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 the two were “partners in crime” while accusing them of accepting cash, gold bars and a luxury car in exchange for political favors. The […]
Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images Redman is entering the literary world with the release of Muddy Waters Too: The Graphic Novel, inspired by his 2024 album of the same name. He’s teamed with Vault Comics for the novel, which he adapted from his own screenplay and wrote alongside Ben Katzner. The novel chronicles the story of Doc, the […]
(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, Golden Knights 4 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLWhite Sox 8, Red Sox 4Reds 24, Orioles 2Guardians 5, Pirates 4Marlins 7, […]
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 Jan. 22, 2026. There are also updated rules and campaign regulations for this upcoming Oscars awards season. All […]
Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images Wale‘s annual WaleMania event has come to an end. He announced the news following its 10th anniversary celebration at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas’ The Linq Promenade. “I hope everybody has a great time tonight,” he wrote. “This will be the final Walemania. Ten years lots of memories. Thank u to everybody […]
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 Church’s 266th supreme pontiff, calling him “a remarkable human being.” “There is so much that can be said […]
(NEW YORK) — Lawyers for the Justice Department, facing pushback on the Trump administration’s efforts to deport alleged migrant gang members under the wartime Alien Enemies Act, told a federal judge in Colorado Monday that they would give such migrants at least 24 hours to file a habeas petition contesting their removal. The move came […]
Photo by Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Revolve If there’s one word Cardi B could use to describe her new album, it’s “messy.” Speaking to Billboard, she held back from releasing the album title, instead opting to tease the project in another way. “I almost want to say the name because that’s what it’ll be about,” Cardi […]
(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 included his wife and brother. Speaking to reporters at the White House Easter Egg Roll, which he attended with his family, […]
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 celebration in Tokyo, Japan, ended on Sunday after three days of announcements and celebrity appearances. One of those […]
Andre D. Wagner Kendrick Lamar and SZA kicked off their Grand National Tour Saturday night in Minneapolis, and they’re already making headlines. SZA nearly suffered a fall onstage while performing the Lana cut “Diamond Boy (DTM).” SZA had attempted to wrap her legs around a male backup dancer but got one of her legs stuck. […]
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 her passport, makeup bag, DHS access card, apartment key and other items. A DHS official said the secretary […]
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 end at the hands of Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby, who’s hell-bent on revenge after Joel killed her father in the […]
Opium/Interscope Records There’s a new sheriff in town, and it’s his first time at the top of the chart. Ken Carson has debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 on the list dated April 26, accomplishing the feat with his latest album, More Chaos. The album earned 59,500 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending […]
(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 Chair Jerome Powell. The comments came days after Trump said he was eager for Powell’s “termination” despite a longstanding norm of political independence […]
L-Tyla, Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella; R-Britney Spears, KMazur/WireImage When Tyla performed at Coachella on Friday, she wore a green bikini top and low-slung denim shorts with green fringes, crystals and safety pins. But when fans suggested it was similar to a certain iconic outfit worn by a certain iconic female pop star, Tyla denied it. […]
Travis Scott, a well-known wrestling fan, made an appearance at WrestleMania Sunday, where he helped John Cena win his 17th world title. Cena had been fighting with Cody Rhodes in the event’s closing match when they reached a stalemate and Scott’s “FE!N” started playing. Scott then made his way to the ring and distracted Rhodes, allowing […]
(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 included his wife and brother. Speaking to reporters at the White House Easter Egg Roll, which he attended with his family, […]
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 will weigh arguments over a temporary order the judge issued that bars the Trump administration from removing any […]
Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Preventive care health benefits provided at no cost to tens of millions of Americans since 2010 under a popular provision of the Affordable Care Act are in the balance Monday at the U.S. Supreme Court as the justices consider whether the government task force behind the mandate to insurers is […]
(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, his brother and his personal lawyer, two sources familiar with the contents of the chat told ABC News. Those details shared […]
(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 about 10:16 a.m. local time Saturday in the unincorporated community of Trilla, Illinois, southeast of Coles County Memorial […]
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 15 years since they spent their first summer together in the original house in Seaside Heights … Clean […]
(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, this is totally illegal and it’s out of the blue,” Paredes said, recounting the attempted deportation on Friday. “We get […]
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 $45.6 million,Box Office Mojo reports. According to Variety, Sinners now boasts the biggest debut numbers for a film based on […]
Paras Griffin/FilmMagic Devale and Khadeen Ellis have rebranded, transitioning from their Dead A** podcast to their newly launched Ellis Ever After. Though they initially started their podcast by joking about the marital differences between husband and wife via battle of the sexes conversations, their goal now is to disengage, gain better understanding of each other and emphasize the importance of unity. “We […]
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said Sunday that his recent trip to El Salvador was not about defending Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident deported despite a court order, but about defending the Constitution. “I am not defending the man. I’m defending the rights of this man to due process,” Van Hollen told ABC News’ […]
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called out President Donald Trump for not addressing Americans’ economic needs. “Well, this week, we’ll be having a cost of living week of action, and we have to continue to talk to the American people about our plans,” Jeffries told ABC News’ “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl on Sunday. […]
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan criticized Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador to visit deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, accusing the Democrat of traveling “on the taxpayer dime to meet with an MS-13 gang member, public safety threat, [and] terrorist.” “What concerns me is Van Hollen never went to the border the last […]
The American Civil Liberties Union’s lead attorney described to ABC News the rapid pace of legal action that led to the extraordinary ruling from the Supreme Court early Saturday morning that blocks the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelans to a prison in El Salvador. Lee Gelernt said the ACLU began to learn Thursday night that […]
(WASHINGTON) — Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., set out to El Salvador this week to find Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man at the center of an erroneous deportation, and get answers about his condition. While he was relieved to get a chance to meet the Abrego Garcia face to face on Thursday, the senator slammed […]
(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — The Navy said it canceled a speaking engagement at its academy in Annapolis, Maryland, with popular podcaster and author Ryan Holiday because it wanted to steer clear of what it saw as political content aimed at young naval officers. Holiday, who speaks frequently about the value of stoicism and has written several […]
(NEW YORK) — More than 30 million Americans are on alert for severe weather this Easter weekend, as several states in the Heartland have already been slammed with tornadoes, hail and damaging winds. The National Weather Service’s office in Omaha, Nebraska, confirmed 5 tornadoes in the area on Thursday. The strongest of these was an […]
(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — The Florida State University community is reeling and police are searching for a motive after a gunman opened fire on the Tallahassee campus on Thursday, killing two and injuring six. Tallahassee police have laid out how the shooting unfolded. The suspect, 20-year-old FSU student Phoenix Ikner, arrived at a campus parking garage […]
Web page for https://www.whitehouse.gov/lab-leak-true-origins-of-covid-19/ on April 18, 2025. Via The White House (WASHINGTON) — The White House has redirected COVID.gov to a new landing page called “Lab Leak: True Origins of COVID-19,” which makes a five-point argument for the theory that COVID-19 originated from a mistaken lab leak in Wuhan, China. The new site appears […]
(WASHINGTON) — Trump White House border czar Tom Homan stood by the administration’s position on the return to the U.S. of Kilmer Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran national the Justice Department said was erroneously deported to a prison in his home country, and waived off responsibility for the migrant’s status in an interview with ABC News. […]
(NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump this month slapped tariffs on most products that enter the United States. Economists widely expect the policy to raise prices for U.S. shoppers as importers pass along a share of the tax burden. An across-the-board 10% tariff applies to nearly all imports, except for semi-conductors, pharmaceuticals and some other […]
(Douglas Sacha/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Three people have died, and their bodies have been recovered after a small plane crash in Nebraska, authorities said. The Dodge County Sheriff’s Office said that “a small plane was traveling along the Platte River south of Fremont when it crashed into the river” on Friday night. “The three […]
(NEW YORK) — This weekend, consumers and auto enthusiasts will poke, prod and pepper brand specialists with questions about the latest vehicles on display at the Javits Center. The annual New York International Auto Show, which officially opened to the public on Friday, is smaller and more condensed than previous years. There are still plenty […]
(NEW YORK) — Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran native living Maryland, was deported in March to a mega-prison in his home country of El Salvador — despite a 2019 court order barring his deportation to that country due to fear of persecution — after the Trump administration claimed he was a member of the criminal […]
(HARRISBURG, Pa.) — Days after an arson attack damaged his official residence, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro sat down with Good Morning America co-anchor George Stephanopoulos for an exclusive interview and a tour of the charred rooms. “This is sadly a real part of our society today. And it needs to be universally condemned, George,” Shapiro […]
(TIJUANA, Mexico) — An escaped U.S. inmate, who was wanted for killing a Mexican police commander — or a “Gringo Hunter” — during a shootout last week, has been caught in Tijuana, officials said. Cesar Hernandez, who had been convicted and sentenced for murder in California, allegedly killed Abigail Esparza Reyes, who was part of a […]
Paramount Pictures/Getty Images Alicia Silverstone is “totally buggin,’” because a Clueless TV series is in development. Good Morning America has learned of the new series, which will star Silverstone in her iconic role as Cher Horowitz. The actress will also co-executive produce with Amy Heckerling and Robert Lawrence. Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage and Jordan Weiss […]
Courtesy Vevo Mariah Carey‘s been looking back on her album The Emancipation of Mimi ahead of its 20th anniversary, and in honor of the occasion, she’s contributed to a Vevo Footnotes edition of “We Belong Together.” In that behind-the-scenes look at the clip, she reveals why she said yes to the dress a second time. The video for “We […]
(NEW YORK) — More than 50 million Americans are on alert for severe weather this Easter weekend, as several states in the Heartland have already been slammed with tornadoes, hail and damaging winds. On Thursday, 15 tornadoes, 86-mph wind gusts and softball and baseball-sized hail were reported across Nebraska and Iowa. Damage to farm buildings, […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFlames 5, Kings 1Flyers 4, Sabres 5Red Wings 3, Maple Leafs 4Hurricanes 5, Senators 7Lightning 0, Rangers 4Capitals 2, Penguins 5Islanders 1, Blue Jackets 6 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLNationals 0, Pirates 1Diamondbacks 6, Marlins 4Mariners 11, Reds 7Athletics 8, White Sox 0Giants 4, […]
(NEW YORK) — In a remarkable coincidence, NASA astronaut Don Pettit will mark his 70th birthday with a fiery reentry through Earth’s atmosphere on Saturday, capping off his fourth mission to space, the agency said in a release. Pettit, along with Russian cosmonauts Alexey Ovchinin and Ivan Vagner, will bid farewell to their orbital home […]
Marc Piasecki/WireImage via Getty Images Zoë Kravitz may have just found her next directorial project. The actress and filmmaker is in talks to direct How to Save a Marriage for Sony Pictures, Deadline reports. This would mark her second directing gig after her debut film, Blink Twice. Ross Evans wrote the script for How to […]
Universal The new trailer for the Jordan Peele-produced sports horror film Him leaves it all on the field. Marlon Wayans stars as a championship quarterback who offers to train a rising football star played by Tyriq Withers. But as we see in the teaser, his means of achieving success may have sinister consequences. “If you want to transcend the game, you have to […]
(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — A Florida State University graduate student shared with ABC News the harrowing moments she was shot on campus and forced to play dead as the gunman reloaded. Madison Askins, 23, one of seven people shot near FSU’s student union on Thursday, said she was walking with a friend when she heard gunshots. […]
Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Combs Sean “Diddy” Combs’ criminal sex trafficking trial will begin in May as scheduled after the judge on Friday denied a defense request for a two-month adjournment. Given that trial is not scheduled to begin until May 5 with jury selection, Judge Arun Subramanian said it was “unclear why there isn’t sufficient time […]
(WASHINGTON) — Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard suggested Friday that a newly released batch of documents related to the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy raise “more questions than answers.” Her comment comes after doubts and conspiracy theories advanced by the late senator’s son and current secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy […]
(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — The Florida State University community is reeling and police are searching for a motive after a gunman opened fire on the Tallahassee campus on Thursday, killing two and injuring six. When the suspect, 20-year-old FSU student Phoenix Ikner, was confronted by responders, he didn’t comply with commands and was shot by officers, authorities said. He’s […]
Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend: Apple TV+Government Cheese: The American Dream gets surreal in the San Fernando Valley in the new show. NetflixRansom Canyon: Josh Duhamel stars in the new Western romance series set in Texas. HBO, […]
Cindy Ord/WireImage Spike Lee has nothing but praise for A$AP Rocky, who stars opposite Denzel Washington in his upcoming movie, Highest 2 Lowest. During an appearance on Carmelo Anthony’s 7PM in Brooklyn podcast, the director said A$AP’s acting skills are “fire.” “I mean, there’s some scenes with him and [Denzel] head-to-head, he ain’t backin’ up,” Lee says. “It’s like, ‘I’m here too!’ Very, very happy with the […]
(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ordered an immediate halt to the planned firings of nearly 1,500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and is ordering the Trump administration to hand over communications and make top officials available for testimony to determine whether they deliberately violated one of her court orders. District Judge […]
(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from deporting noncitizens to countries other than their place of origin without due process. U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy issued an injunction that bars the Trump administration from deporting any noncitizen to a country not explicitly mentioned in their order or removal without first allowing them […]
Wiz Khalifa has dropped Kush & Orange Juice 2 just days after the original mixtape celebrated its 15th anniversary. A year in the making, the album features guests including Gunna, Don Toliver, Juicy J, Ty Dolla $ign, Terrace Martin and Curren$y. “It’s perfect for smoking, chilling, riding around with the homies, and hanging with the ladies. It’s a great album, it’s musical, it’s definitely 100% for […]
(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — When a gunman opened fire near the student union at Florida State University on Thursday, killing two and wounding six, for student Robbie Alhadeff, the tragedy on his Tallahassee campus brought him back to another school shooting. Alhadeff’s sister, 14-year-old Alyssa, was one of the 17 people killed in the 2018 Parkland high school massacre […]
Emilia Pérez star Karla Sofía Gascón has found her next project following the controversy over her past offensive posts on the social platform X. Variety reports that the Oscar nominee will star as a psychiatrist who “embodies both God and the devil” in the thriller The Life Lift. The film co-stars Vincent Gallo and will […]
John Jay Don’t you hate it when ninjas unexpectedly bust through the windows of your house? It’s enough to give anyone “Anxiety” — which is what happens in the official video for Doechii‘s massive hit of the same name. In the visual, Doechii’s chilling in a bedroom in a nice suburban house when someone breaks […]
(NEW YORK) — Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia, spoke exclusively on ABC’s “Good Morning America” Friday morning in her first interview since Sen. Chris Van Hollen met with her husband in El Salvador Thursday. Van Hollen late Thursday released a photo of himself with Abrego Garcia, which was the […]
Disney/Christopher Willard (SPOILER ALERT) 9-1-1 star Peter Krause is speaking out after his character, Capt. Bobby Nash, was killed off after eight seasons. Nash’s heroic and tearful end in the episode “Lab Rats” was a twist fans of the hit ABC drama series likely never saw coming. “It would come as no surprise to the viewing audience that Bobby […]
(CHESTER COUNTY, S.C.) — A middle school student is dead after his school bus blew a tire and overturned on a South Carolina highway, officials said. The collision happened Thursday afternoon on Interstate 77 in Chester County. The bus was carrying students from Pine Ridge Middle School back from a field trip outside Charlotte, North […]
(WASHINGTON) — House Democrats are demanding the White House preserve the independence of the Smithsonian Institution after President Donald Trump signed an executive order in late March that directed federal agencies and the Smithsonian to eliminate what the order calls “anti-American” and “improper” content from the vast network of museums and national parks. The top […]
Tomohiro Ohsumi/Getty Images for Disney Ryan Gosling is set to join the Star Wars galaxy, landing the lead role in a new standalone film titled Star Wars: Starfighter, Lucasfilm announced Friday. Star Wars fans cheered when they learned of the news at Star Wars Celebration 2025, a three-day fan event running through April 20 outside Tokyo, Japan. Star Wars: Starfighter director Shawn Levy, who […]
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Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images It was once Lil Wayne’s desire to perform the Super Bowl LIX halftime show but not anymore. Following the snub that saw the NFL choose Kendrick Lamar over him to headline in his hometown of New Orleans, Wayne told Rolling Stone he’d never consider headlining the halftime show again. “They stole that feeling,” he tells the magazine […]
Warner Bros. Pictures Michael B. Jordan gets double the trouble in Ryan Coogler‘s latest movie, Sinners. He plays twin brothers Smoke and Stack, World War I veterans who go back to their Mississippi hometown to open a juke joint — but are met with vampires and the harsh reality of the Jim Crow laws in their community. MBJ tells ABC News […]
(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — Members of the Florida State University community will return to the areas in and around the student union building on Friday for the first time since Thursday’s shooting. They are being allowed there to retrieve the personal belongings they left behind — items abandoned in the chaos when gunfire shattered the calm […]
(NEW YORK) — Power has been restored to nearly 99% of customers, LUMA Energy said in an update early Friday. LUMA Energy gave an update at 5 a.m. on Friday morning, saying that almost 1.5 million people — or 98.8% of their customers — have now had their power restored. “LUMA remains focused on completing […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Internal Revenue Service is considering revoking Harvard University’s tax-exempt status and a decision could be made in the coming days, sources told ABC News on Thursday. The White House has already put a freeze on $2.2 billion in multi-year grants and $60 million in multi-year contract value after the school refused to […]
(WASHINGTON) — After flying to El Salvador in search of a meeting with the Maryland resident who courts say was erroneously deported from the United States last month, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., shared a photo with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The Maryland senator, who flew to the country on Wednesday, shared a photo on X […]
(Photo by Steven Hirsch – Pool/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — A federal grand jury in New York on Thursday returned a four-count indictment against alleged CEO killer Luigi Mangione that charges him with two counts of stalking, firearms offense and murder through the use of a firearm, a charge that makes him eligible for the […]
Ingvar Kenne/Curio/Sony Pictures Television Jacob Elordi plays a celebrated World War II hero in the new limited series The Narrow Road to the Deep North. The show, which premieres Friday on Prime Video, follows Lieutenant-Colonel Dorrigo Evans, played by Elordi, who is haunted by his experience as a prisoner in a Japanese war camp. The […]
(Clallam County, WA) — Authorities said a missing 10-year-old boy who recently underwent a kidney transplant and needed medication has been found safe following an “urgent” search. Mason Combs was last seen leaving a friend’s house in Clallam County and running into a wooded area at approximately 4 p.m. local time on Tuesday, according to […]
(WASHINGTON) — The wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran migrant whose wrongful deportation to El Salvador is at the center of a legal battle with the Trump administration, had a temporary order of protection against him in 2021 in which she cited being slapped, hit with an object, and being detained against her will, […]
(FLORIDA) — The son of a local sheriff’s deputy allegedly opened fire near the Student Union at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, killing two people and injuring six others, authorities said. The suspect — 20-year-old Phoenix Ikner, a current FSU student — was shot by responders and has been hospitalized, police said. He […]
(OGDEN, UTAH) — Authorities have rescued a total of 152 dogs living in “extremely poor” conditions from a house in Utah, officials said. Police in Ogden, Utah, along with Ogden Animal Services officers responded to a residence in the 3000 block of Jefferson Avenue after receiving a report of possible animal neglect, according to an […]
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (MONTCALM COUNTY, Mich.) — Michigan is reporting the state’s first measles outbreak since 2019, defined as at least three or more related cases, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Three cases were confirmed in Montcalm County, according to a MDHHS statement. Almost 25% of children under 3 […]
(WASHINGTON) — Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said he was blocked Thursday from entering the El Salvador prison that is holding the Maryland resident whom the courts say was erroneously deported from the United States last month. The Maryland senator, who flew to the country on Wednesday, shared a video on social media showing guards stopping him and others […]
(LOS ANGELES) — Erik and Lyle Menendez’s long-awaited resentencing hearing was filled with fireworks and flared tempers on Thursday as the brothers’ attorney looks to get them released and Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman tries to keep the brothers behind bars. In a filing late Wednesday, prosecutors urged the court to obtain a copy of […]
(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — The son of a local sheriff’s deputy allegedly opened fire near the Student Union at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, killing two people and injuring six others, authorities said. The suspect — 20-year-old Pheonix Ikner, a current FSU student — was shot by responders and has been hospitalized, police said. […]
Ben Symons/Peacock I got a text! It says Leah, Serena and JaNa are returning to the Love Island universe. Peacock has greenlit a new Love Island spinoff series with the working title Love Island: Beyond the Villa. The show, which premieres in summer 2025, will reunite the fan-favorite islanders from season 6 of Love Island […]
AEG Presents and Free Lunch Keyshia Cole has held a place in many people’s hearts for the last two decades, and that’s just The Way It Is. In celebration of the 20-year anniversary of her debut album, she’ll be going out to meet her fans via a special tour. The Way It Is 20th Anniversary […]
Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage Michael Ealy has joined the cast of Prime Video’s The Greatest, executive produced by Michael B. Jordan, Ben Watkins and Muhammad Ali‘s widow, Lonnie Ali, according to Deadline. He’s landed the role of Malcolm X in the series about Ali and his life, both in and out of the boxing ring. Malcolm was […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONHeat 109, Bulls 90Mavericks 120, Kings 106 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEDucks 1, Jets 2Red Wings 5, Devils 2Hurricanes 2, Canadiens 4Stars 1, Predators 5Golden Knights 4, Canucks 1Oilers 3, Sharks 0 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLBraves 1, Blue Jays 3Tigers 1, Brewers 5Mets 3, Twins […]
(WASHINGTON) — Attorneys for a Venezuelan man who is currently imprisoned in a notorious Salvadoran prison filed a habeas petition on Wednesday, asking a federal judge to order the immediate release of their client. Instead of deporting Edicson David Quintero Chacon to Venezuela, the government is “paying” for his “torture in El Salvador with U.S. […]
(CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich.) — An elderly man with dementia was rescued by officials after his foot got stuck in a window and he ended up dangling from the second-story of his home in Michigan, the Canton Township Police Department told ABC News. The incident, which occurred on April 12 at approximately 2:49 a.m., was captured […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear expedited oral arguments next month over President Donald Trump’s emergency request to rollback nationwide injunctions against his executive order to end birthright citizenship. The nation’s highest court set arguments for May 15 at 10 a.m. The move by the justices sets the stage for […]
(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — At least one person was killed and six others were injured in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, multiple law enforcement sources told ABC News. One person is in critical condition and five are in serious condition, according to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. The number of injured is subject […]
An original main Emily in Paris cast member is not returning for season 5. The fifth season of the Netflix series begins production this May in Rome, Italy, ABC Audio has confirmed. Production will then move to Paris, France, later in the summer. Lily Collins will return as Emily Cooper, the ambitious American marketing executive […]
Ser Baffo/Paramount+ After teasing his new album at Paris Fashion Week, JID‘s giving fans a taste of what’s to come. Arriving Friday is his new single “WRK,” which he says followed his disappointment to the reception of his last project, 2022’s The Forever Story. “Starting this new journey coming off THE FOREVER STORY has been […]
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., said he was blocked Thursday from entering the El Salvador prison that is holding the Maryland resident who the courts say was erroneously deported from the United States last month. The Maryland senator, who flew to the country on Wednesday, shared a video on social […]
Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — At least six people were injured in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee on Thursday, according to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare. One person is in critical condition and five are in serious condition, according to the hospital. The number of injured is subject to […]
We have our first look at the Silver Surfer in the official trailer for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The trailer, which was released Thursday, shows off new details about the superhero film set in the retro-futuristic 1960s. It comes to theaters on July 25. “We all know the story. Four brave astronauts all head […]
Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images Sheryl Lee Ralph‘s contributions to the entertainment industry were recognized Wednesday when she got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Loretta Devine and Quinta Brunson spoke on her behalf, representing her start in a Broadway version of Dreamgirls to her current role in Abbott Elementary, the show that helped […]
Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) — Multiple people are injured in a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee, according to a senior administration official. Police are responding to the scene, which is near the Student Union, according to an FSU Alert, which had advised students to continue to shelter in […]
Aaron Schwartz/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Longtime Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell will face constituents Thursday in his home state of Kentucky as Republican lawmakers continue to face hostile crowds raising issues with President Donald Trump’s policies. Party leadership has advised against holding in-person events after some lawmakers faced volatile crowds back home in their […]
The release of Young Thug‘s first album post-prison is coming soon. “It’s time. Red Planet,” he wrote in a recent post. He also shared the link to a site intended to accompany the project, which he confirmed is named UY Scuti. The site features digital and vinyl editions of the album, as well as CDs, showing fans […]
Paras Griffin/Getty Images, FILE Sean “Diddy” Combs formally asked the judge overseeing his criminal prosecution on Thursday to exclude one of the more dramatic pieces of evidence from his upcoming trial: a March 2016 video from the Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles that depicts Combs kicking and dragging then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. The defense asserted that CNN, which first […]
(Grant County, Ind.) — Over 50 years after a mom was killed and her daughter was left abandoned with her body, the young mom’s cold case murder has been solved, Indiana authorities said. On the night of July 7, 1972, Phyllis Bailer, 26, and her 3-year-old daughter were driving the 100 miles from Indianapolis to […]
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is officially coming back for season 17 on July 9. FX has announced that the longest-running live-action comedy series in TV history will premiere with two episodes on FX that evening, with them being available to watch on Hulu the next day. The network also released a promo for the […]
Matthias Balk/picture alliance via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Alphabet’s Google illegally dominated two markets for online advertising technology, according to a federal judge. Judge Leonie Brinkema of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia said in a ruling Thursday that Google had broken the law to build its dominance over the largely invisible […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Department of Homeland Security is demanding “detailed records” on Harvard University’s student visa holders, according to a statement from the department. The school must turn over student visa holders’ records, specifically those pertaining to “illegal and violent activities,” or risk losing the school’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program status, Homeland Security Secretary […]
(ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) — More than 6 million people in multiple states across the Southwest and South Plains are under red flag warnings Thursday as strong winds and warm temperatures are forecast to increase wildfire threats. Firefighters in New Mexico, West Texas, Colorado, eastern Arizona, central Kansas and parts of Oklahoma are among the states bracing for critical […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Thursday sharply criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, urging the central bank to lower interest rates and saying Powell’s “termination cannot come soon enough.” It was not clear whether Trump’s comments indicated a desire to remove Powell from his position or an eagerness for the completion of Powell’s term […]
Courtesy Neflix The 2022 Netflix fantasy series The Sandman is returning for its second and final season, which will arrive in two parts. Volume 1, with six episodes, debuts July 3 and Volume 2, with five episodes, starts July 24. Based on the DC comic series, the show follows Tom Sturridge as Morpheus, aka Dream, […]
Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage Drake is escalating his fight against his record label over their amplification of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us,” alleging in an amended complaint, “UMG waged an unrelenting campaign” to spread the allegedly defamatory rap as widely as possible. The new complaint said UMG made significant financial investments and leveraged […]
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for CinemaCon Lindsay Lohan is headed to the small screen. The actress will star in and executive produce the upcoming series Count My Lies, based on the 2025 book of the same name by Sophie Stava, according to a representative for Hulu. Stava is also attached as a producer on the project, which is […]
(HARRISBURG, Pa.) — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants Attorney General Pam Bondi to investigate the arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence as a possible antisemitic hate crime. “While the local district attorney has not yet filed hate-crime charges, he acknowledged that Governor Shapiro’s religion appears to have factored into the suspect’s decisions,” […]
Coco Jones has two goals for her upcoming debut album, Why Not More?: to further connect with fans and showcase the versatility of R&B. “I’m really trying to push the boundaries of what R&B can be,” Coco tells Billboard. “Because I have so many influences — I have what my mom taught me as a kid, […]
(LOS ANGELES) — Hours before a long-awaited, critical hearing in Erik and Lyle Menendez’s attempts to get out of prison, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office indicated it wants to put Thursday’s hearing on hold. Lyle and Erik Menendez are set to return to court on Thursday for a high-stakes resentencing hearing that could […]
Steve Pfost/Newsday RM via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Governors in several states have recently announced plans to eliminate some unhealthy foods from their food stamps programs, creating momentum for a key component of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy’s “Make America Healthy Again” agenda. The governors of Arkansas, Idaho and Indiana on Tuesday […]
(NEW YORK) — Rep. Elise Stefanik, a key Republican ally of President Donald Trump, is considering a run for governor of New York, a source familiar with her thinking told ABC News. Stefanik’s office didn’t immediately comment. Gov. Kathy Hochul is running for reelection in 2026 in the Empire State and is vying for her […]
(NEWARK, NJ) — A Florida man allegedly boarded an Amtrak train in New Jersey carrying ammunition, multiple handguns and an AR-15 style rifle, New Jersey authorities said. Jeffrey O. Kennerk, 34, of Fort Lauderdale, was indicted on several charges, including aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose and causing or risking widespread injury […]
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — On the heels of a new report showing that rates of autism diagnoses have again increased, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he was determined to find the “environmental exposures” behind the rise and directed the National Institute of Health to launch new studies into “everything” […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice filed notice Wednesday that it will appeal the order from a federal judge requiring the government to facilitate the return of wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia from El Salvador, on the same day the it released two documents that were previously used to allegedly tie him to the criminal […]
(CULLMAN COUNTY, AL) — Three people were killed after two boats collided on an Alabama lake on Wednesday, authorities said. The incident occurred during a Major League Fishing tournament and involved one of the event’s anglers, the organization said. The two-vessel crash occurred shortly after 7 a.m. local time on Smith Lake in Cullman County, […]
Disney/Natasha Campos Bryce Dallas Howard directs the new documentary Pets, all about our furry little friends. The film, which is streaming now on Disney+, explores the relationship between animals and the people who own them all over the world. All types of animals are highlighted in the documentary: from dogs and cats to pigs and […]
(WASHINGTON) — Election denier and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell continues to refuse to pay more than $50,000 in sanctions he has been ordered to pay to voting software company Smartmatic over “frivolous” election claims — alleging he’s left with no money after numerous legal battles. “I’m in ruins,” a teary Lindell said through a Zoom […]
Dalvin Adams Seth Rogen is the head of a film production company in the new Apple TV+ show The Studio. His character, Mark Remick, gets promoted at Continental Studios and attempts to maneuver the ups and down in Hollywood while adjusting to the demands of his new role. In the show, Mark often meets up with his […]
(NEW YORK CITY) — New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday that a grand jury handed down a number of criminal indictments against multiple state correctional officers in connection to the March 1 beating death of an inmate, Messiah Nantwi. “The tragic death of Mr. Nantwi at the hands of correction officers, who are […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Federal Housing Finance Agency has referred information about New York Attorney General Letitia James to the Justice Department regarding a loan on James’ Virginia property, according to a letter obtained by ABC News. William Pulte, the director of the FHFA, alleges in his letter to the Justice Department, dated April 14, that […]
(WASHINGTON) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that he expects President Donald Trump’s tariffs policy to cause higher inflation and slower economic growth, complicating potential central bank efforts to ease the fallout. “The level of the tariff increases announced so far is significantly larger than anticipated. The same is likely to be true […]
Jemal Countess/Getty Images Michelle Trachtenberg died a natural death from complications of diabetes, the New York City medical examiner’s office said Wednesday. There was no autopsy performed, but toxicology test results gave additional clarity, according to the medical examiner’s office. The Gossip Girl actress was found dead in her apartment in Columbus Circle in February at the age […]
Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images Ice Cube was immortalized Tuesday at Hollywood’s iconic TCL Chinese Theatre, and he tells ABC7 the moment was beyond anything he’d ever dreamed. “To have my hands, signature, to put the Chuck Taylors in the cement here, it’s next level. It’s things you don’t even dream of because the dream is too […]
(NEW YORK) — Fyre Festival 2 has been “postponed,” according to the organizers. Billy McFarland, who was behind the initial Fyre Festival in the Bahamas, was convicted of wire fraud in connection with the failed 2017 festival. McFarland’s new event, which was scheduled to take place in Mexico from May 30 to June 2, was being advertised under […]
Courtesy of Ladyland 2025 The Essence Festival of Culture will continue its run in New Orleans, returning to the Caesars Superdome this year for another Fourth of July weekend. Helping to celebrate are headliners Boyz II Men, Davido, Master P and Maxwell. The lineup also includes GLoRilla, Muni Long, Summer Walker, Buju Banton, Donell Jones, The Isley […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONHawks 95, Magic 120Grizzlies 116, Warriors 121 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEDevils 5, Bruins 4Maple Leafs 4, Sabres 0Blackhawks 4, Senators 3Blue Jackets 3, Flyers 0Panthers 1, Lightning 5Capitals 3, Islanders 1Utah Hockey Club 1, Blues 6Ducks 2, Wild 3Golden Knights 4, Flames 5Kings […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration has deported hundreds of migrants it alleges are MS-13 gang members — calling them “terrorists” — to El Salvador’s notorious CECOT mega-prison. Could American citizens convicted of violent crimes be next? “If it’s a homegrown criminal, I have no problem,” President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on […]
(DALLAS) — A 17-year-old boy has been charged with aggravated assault mass shooting after he allegedly opened fire at his Dallas high school, shooting classmates “indiscriminately,” according to court documents. Surveillance cameras showed a student letting the suspect, Tracy Haynes, into Wilmer-Hutchins High School through an unsecured door on Tuesday, according to the arrest warrant […]
Mass Appeal Mass Appeal has announced a series of seven albums that will drop between now and the end of the year. Legend Has It… will celebrate hip-hop artists who have influenced and impacted the music and culture. It will feature albums from Nas and DJ Premier, Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Big L and a special surprise guest. Mobb Deep […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department has filed suit against Maine in an effort to challenge the state’s policy regarding transgender athletes competing in girls’ and women’s sports, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday. The lawsuit alleges Maine’s policy violates Title IX and stems from a broader effort by the Trump administration to spotlight an issue […]
(NEW YORK) — A United Airlines flight experienced an engine fire shortly after takeoff that was apparently caused by a rare rabbit strike. United Flight 2325 had departed Denver International Airport en route to Edmonton, Alberta, on Sunday when the incident occurred. LiveATC audio documents the flight crew asking that the plane be inspected for […]
Ralph Bavaro/NBC Nate Bargatze has been tapped to host TV’s biggest night. The comedian will host the 77th Emmy Awards, which honor excellence in television. CBS will broadcast the show live on both coasts from the Peacock Theater in LA on Sept. 14. The show will also be available to stream live and on demand […]
Bow Wow has been making music for 25 years, but his latest song, “Use Me,” sees him reuniting with Chris Brown for their third song. “It’s hard to deny nostalgia,” Bow Wow told Billboard of the track, which samples Murder Inc.’s 2000 hit “Down A** Chick.” “When you see two artists come together that don’t necessarily […]
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Wednesday that he’ll use a Senate procedure that allows home state senators to object to judicial nominees to attempt to block President Donald Trump’s picks for two keep prosecutor positions: the U.S. Attorneys for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. The blue slip […]
(SELIGMAN, Ariz.) — An Arizona toddler who had been missing for 16 hours was found safe by a rancher’s dog on Tuesday, according to the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office. Boden Allen, 2, was first reported missing just before 5 p.m. on Monday, after he wandered off from his family’s home in Seligman, a rural area […]
Jaap Buitendijk/Searchlight Pictures Benedict Cumberbatch is married to Olivia Colman in the official trailer for The Roses. Searchlight Pictures released the trailer for director Jay Roach‘s dark comedy film on Wednesday. It follows the seemingly picture-perfect married life between Theo and Ivy, played by Cumberbatch and Colman, respectively. Beneath their perfect facade, however, tension lingers […]
(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge has found probable cause that the Trump administration acted in contempt of court when officials last month defied his order to turn around two planes carrying alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador. The administration’s “willful disobedience of judicial orders” without consequences would make “a solemn mockery” of “the Constitution itself,” U.S. […]
(HOUSTON) — A Texas man was arrested after his dogs fatally attacked his neighbor, with a history of disturbing others, according to the Houston Police Department. Marshall Garrett, 38, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with three counts of criminal negligent failure to secure his dogs after his three Staffordshire mixes fatally mauled 65-year-old Harriette […]
Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage The Atlanta-based attorney who represented Young Thug during his high-profile RICO trial is joining Sean Combs’ defense team, according to a new court filing. Brian Steel on Tuesday applied for admission to practice in Manhattan federal court, where Combs is scheduled to go on trial in May. Steel joins Marc Agnifilo, […]
Cheriss May/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., is in El Salvador to get answers about the wrongful deportation of a Maryland man by the Trump administration, he said in a video ahead of boarding a flight on Wednesday. Van Hollen said he had been planning the trip for the last few days […]
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — A California mom has been charged with murder for allegedly drowning her 7-year-old daughter, prosecutors said. Graciela Castellanos, 37, allegedly killed her daughter at an apartment in Van Nuys on April 11, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. A neighbor told Los Angeles ABC station KABC that she […]
Kevin Mazur/Kevin Mazur/Getty Images TIME has revealed its 2025 list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Demi Moore represents the entertainment community as she graces one of the five worldwide covers of this year’s Time100 issue of the magazine. Other entertainers to make the list are Blake Lively, Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Bell, […]
Coco Jones will soon drop her debut studio album, so Why Not More? press for the upcoming project? Ahead of its April 25 release date, the singer shared a video on Instagram showcasing her acting while revealing the track list. She’s captured doing her makeup while on a call, where she weaved the song names into the chat. YG […]
(WASHINGTON) — Leaders We Deserve, a political organization led by Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting survivor and Democratic National Committee Vice Chairman David Hogg, announced Wednesday that it will spend $20 million to help elect younger leaders — including primary challengers to House Democrats who are in safely Democratic seats. The move puts Hogg, a […]
(NEW YORK) — Millions in the Southwest are on alert for fire weather through the end of the week due to extreme or critical risks posed by warmer temperatures, high winds and a low relative humidity, officials said. Red flag warnings are in place for 4.5 million people — beginning on Wednesday and continuing through […]
Rodrigo Vaz/FilmMagic Legendary game show host Wink Martindale died Tuesday at age 91. According to a press release, he passed away in Rancho Mirage, California, surrounded by his family and wife of 49 years, Sandra Martindale. Martindale got his start in radio, and in 1954, while working at Memphis’ WHBQ, he helped get the station […]
(WASHINGTON) — Former President Joe Biden in one of his first public speeches since leaving the White House offered a full-throated rebuke of the Trump administration’s efforts to cut Social Security on Tuesday, calling the amount of damage the White House has inflicted on the program “breathtaking” and “devastating,” — a sharp departure from his […]
(HARRISBURG, Pa.) — The suspected arsonist who allegedly tried to kill Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro decided to firebomb his official residence because of “what he wants to do to the Palestinian people,” according to a search warrant signed by Pennsylvania State Police. Investigators obtained several warrants as part of the investigation into the early Sunday […]
Laura Linney is set to star in the upcoming comedy series American Classic. The show, which will be for MGM+, also stars Kevin Kline and Jon Tenney. It follows a Broadway actor who has a public meltdown and must return to his hometown and the family-run theater where he first fell in love with acting. […]
Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy SZA‘s new business venture is beauty … but NOT BEAUTY. NOT BEAUTY is the name of the singer’s new brand, which will debut in a series of pop-up stores during SZA’s Grand National Tour with Kendrick Lamar; tickets are not required to access them. The first collection will […]
(NEW YORK) — Evidence submitted by Department of Homeland Security lawyers attempts to support the government’s accusations that Mahmoud Khalil should be deported on the grounds that he lied on his green card application. The evidence — which included reporting by some conservative news outlets — centers on accusations that he withheld information about his […]
(WASHINGTON) — In the nearly three months since President Donald Trump’s inauguration, lawyers challenging his actions in court have alleged that his administration has violated court orders on a half dozen occasions, according to court records reviewed by ABC News. From unilaterally freezing federal funding to the use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport […]
(COBB COUNTY, GA) — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, one of President Donald Trump’s most loyal allies in the House, faced several protesters who were removed by police for disrupting her town hall on Tuesday. Police said at least six attendees were escorted out without incident, while three others were arrested — two of whom were […]
(SANTA DE, NM) — Signs of rodent activity were found at Gene Hackman’s New Mexico property after the actor’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from a rare disease transmitted through rodents, according to a report. Arakawa, 65, died at their Santa Fe home in February from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome — a disease spread through rodent urine, […]
The Justice Department on Tuesday unsealed drug trafficking charges against the two leaders of the Mexican drug cartel La Nueva Familia Michoacana Organization (LNFM) and offered up to $8 million for information leading to their arrest. Brothers Johnny Hurtado Olascoaga and Jose Alfredo Hurtado Olascoaga, are “responsible for the cartel’s resurgence” over the past decade, […]
(SAINT TERESA, NM) — Two service members were killed and another is in serious condition following a vehicle accident earlier Tuesday in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, the United States Northern Command (NORTHCOM) said in a statement. Shortly before 9 a.m. “Three service members deployed in support of Joint Task Force Southern Border were involved in […]
Leon Bennett/Getty Images The new movie The Wedding Banquet may share a name with Ang Lee’s queer romantic comedy from the 1990s, but director Andrew Ahn says it isn’t a direct remake. “I think the term that we’ve landed on is ‘reimagining,’” Ahn tells ABC Audio. The original The Wedding Banquet tells the story of […]
Devale and Khadeen Ellis have said goodbye to their podcast of 15 years, Dead A** with Devale and Khadeen, but with every end comes a new beginning. Taking its place is a new podcast, Ellis Ever After, an idea they came up with to stick around for their fans. “[The] rebrand idea came from … [our] Love Against the World Tour, […]
ABC News (DALLAS) — At least one student was shot in the leg at Wilmer-Hutchins High School in Dallas on Tuesday, multiple sources told ABC News. Preliminary information indicates the shooting was student-on-student violence and not an active shooter situation, sources said. The school has been secured, the Dallas Independent School District said, but people […]
(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge in Washington, D.C., temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s recent executive order aimed at Susman Godfrey, the law firm that has for years represented Dominion Voting Systems — the leading supplier of election technology across the U.S. The decision from Judge Loren AliKhan on Tuesday is the latest win for one […]
(WASHINGTON) — Fifteen minutes before a scheduled hearing in wrongful deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Trump administration said in their daily status report to the court that it is “prepared to facilitate Abrego Garcia’s presence in the United States in accordance with those processes if he presents at a port of entry.” “I […]
Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney Florence Pugh says she doesn’t make it easy to date her. The actress opened up about her romantic life in a recent cover story for Harper’s Bazaar UK. Pugh said she is currently in love and that she is approaching this relationship differently than she has in the past. “I’m […]
manusapon kasosod/Getty (NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks closed down slightly on Tuesday as investors weathered ongoing uncertainty about President Donald Trump’s tariff plans. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked down 156 points, or 0.3%, at the close of trading. The S&P 500 fell 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq declined 0.05%. The U.S. has received about […]
Disney/Randy Holmes Snoop Dogg is ready to take us all to church. The rapper and entrepreneur announced on Instagram that he’s releasing a gospel album in late April. “April 27, I’m dropping a gospel album on Death Row Records. It’s called Altar Call,” Snoop says in the Instagram video. “You heard it first. A gospel album, April 27. God […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBlackhawks 4, Canadiens 3Stars 4, Red Wings 6Rangers 5, Panthers 3Utah Hockey Club 7, Predators 3Kings 5, Oilers 0Sharks 1, Canucks 2 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLNationals 3, Pirates 10Giants 10, Phillies 4Red Sox 1, Rays 16Royals 1, Yankees 4Braves 8, Blue Jays 4Tigers […]
(WASHINGTON) — After a devastating missile attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy appeared to have killed dozens of civilians gathered for Palm Sunday celebrations, President Donald Trump downplayed the incident as a “mistake” — and lashed out with recriminations. He continued to insist that the broader war was started by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy […]
(NEW YORK) — Columbia University student Mohsen Mahdawi, who was arrested by immigration authorities Monday, was taking the last step in the process for him to become a U.S. citizen, his attorney told ABC News. Mahdawi, a permanent United States resident, was arrested during his naturalization interview and detained in Vermont, Luna Droubi, one of […]
(WASHINGTON) — Former President Barack Obama in a statement late Monday praised Harvard University for rejecting President Donald Trump’s demands as the university faces a funding freeze for alleged inaction on antisemitism. “Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions — rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking concrete steps to […]
amphotora/Getty Images (CHARLOTTE, N.C.) — A 15-year-old has been arrested and charged for fatally shooting a Lyft driver in North Carolina, according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. The teen was arrested on Friday in connection to the death of Carlos Leiva, 25, a Lyft driver who was fatally shot last year in Charlotte, police said […]
If you can’t help but wonder when the season 3 trailer for And Just Like That… will arrive, then you’re in luck. Max released the trailer and release date for the third season of the original series on Tuesday. It premieres May 29 and will drop new episodes every Thursday. The 12-episode season 3 will […]
Tyler Mitchell/Vogue Rihanna has the approval of A$AP Rocky’s grandma. In the rapper’s new cover story for Vogue, his grandma Cathy tells the mag she always knew he “was going somewhere,” but says she’s particularly proud of the partner and father he’s become. “I’m glad that he settled down, and I’m happy with who he settled down with,” Cathy says of […]
(WASHINGTON) — Former President Joe Biden will deliver one of his first public speeches since leaving office 85 days ago, expected to speak about safeguarding Social Security amid Republicans’ current threats to it at a conference in Chicago on Tuesday. Biden re-enters the public stage after keeping a relatively low profile in the time since […]
(WASHINGTON) — A day after a highly anticipated Oval Office meeting in which the president of El Salvador said he would not return a wrongly deported Maryland man being held in his country, the federal judge who ordered his return will hear from Trump administration attorneys at a court hearing Tuesday afternoon. Kilmar Abrego Garcia […]
Steve Jennings/Getty Images Chris Columbus regrets including Donald Trump in Home Alone 2. The U.S. president makes a seven-second cameo in the 1992 holiday sequel film which Columbus directed. The director recently told the San Francisco Chronicle he wishes he could cut the brief appearance out of it. “It’s become this curse. It’s become this […]
(FRISCO, Texas) — The 17-year-old student charged with murder in the stabbing of another student at a Texas high school track meet has been released from jail after his $1 million bond was reduced, online records show. Karmelo Anthony, a student at Frisco Centennial High School, was detained following the deadly stabbing, which occurred at […]
Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Cate Blanchett is preparing her fans for her eventual retirement. The actress has plans to retire from acting in the near future, as she told Radio Times in a recent interview. Blanchett told the outlet she wasn’t sure calling herself an actress was an accurate descriptor anymore. “It’s because I’m giving up,” […]
Courtesy Live Nation Ice Cube is hitting the road for his first headlining domestic tour in over 10 years. The Truth to Power: 4 Decades of Attitude tour will celebrate the hip-hop legend’s 40-year career. It’ll kick off Sept. 4 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn and make stops across major cities in the U.S. and Canada, including Los […]
Jacob Huizar You’re invited to Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout. Charlie Wilson has announced his summer tour, featuring a lineup including Babyface, K-Ci Hailey and El DeBarge. They promise to “take fans on a journey through some of R&B’s most cherished classics,” according to a press release. The trek kicks off Aug. 27 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and […]
Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images (AUSTIN, Texas) — The measles outbreak in western Texas continues to grow, with 561 confirmed cases, according to new data published Tuesday. This is an increase of 20 new cases over the last five days. Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination […]
(WASHINGTON) — Former President Barack Obama in a statement late Monday praised Harvard University for rejecting President Donald Trump’s demands as the university faces a funding freeze for alleged inaction on antisemitism. “Harvard has set an example for other higher-ed institutions — rejecting an unlawful and ham-handed attempt to stifle academic freedom, while taking concrete steps to […]
Jim Smeal/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images A TLC stage musical is in the works. Next summer, CrazySexyCool – The TLC Musical is set to make its debut at the Arena Stage in Washington, D.C. Directed by Kwame Kwei-Armah, the show will feature the girl group’s biggest hits, like “No Scrubs,” “Waterfalls” and “Unpretty,” while telling the semi-biographical story of their rise […]
Metropolitan Nashville Police Department (NASHVILLE) — A man is at large after allegedly stabbing his estranged wife to death outside the elementary school where she worked, Nashville police said. Niurka Alfonso-Acevedo, 52, was attacked Monday morning outside Chadwell Elementary when she arrived for her custodian job, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. The stabbing […]
manusapon kasosod/Getty (NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks were little changed in early trading on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to ease some tariffs but also impose new ones. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 52 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 climbed 0.2%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 0.05%. […]
Amy Sussman/WireImage Lil Nas X seems to be improving after he revealed on Instagram that he was suffering from partial facial paralysis. In a video posted Monday, Nas, speaking from a hospital bed, shows how his attempts to smile are only affecting one side of his face, and appears to be very amused by the […]
manusapon kasosod/Getty (NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks opened muted on Tuesday, a day after President Donald Trump signaled a willingness to ease some tariffs but also impose new ones. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 71 points, or 0.1%. The S&P 500 climbed 0.1%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 0.05%. Trump’s administration said on […]
Courtesy Vevo A new episode of Vevo’s Footnotes series, which gives fans a behind-the-scenes look at the making of current videos, focuses on Doechii‘s ’90s sitcom-themed visual for “DENIAL IS A RIVER,” revealing that the clip originally had a very different ending. In pop-up notes, directors Carlos Acosta and James Mackel provide commentary on the action, […]
Apple TV+ Government Cheese, a new Apple TV+ show debuting Wednesday, follows the story of Hampton Chambers, an ex-convict trying to go into business for himself in late 1960s California — while avoiding further tangles with the law. The show’s 10 episodes cover a variety of genres: at times it’s a hardened crime drama, or a […]
Stephen Maturen/Getty Images (MINNETONKA, Minn.) — An individual was arrested near UnitedHealthcare’s headquarters in Minnesota on Monday after officials said they “issued threats of violence” directed at the facility, but stressed the person had no “specific grievances” with the company. The suspect contacted the FBI Minneapolis Field Office at approximately 10:47 a.m. to issue the […]
House of the Dragon star Emma D’Arcy is set to star opposite Tom Cruise in Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s untitled upcoming film. D’Arcy confirmed the news to Deadline, saying in a statement, “I’m delighted to be working with such extraordinary and exacting artists as Alejandro and Tom. They are the masters of their craft, and witnessing them in combination has been a privilege.” The […]
(NEW YORK) — The rotor of the helicopter from last week’s deadly crash has been retrieved from the Hudson River, four days after the devastating accident that killed all six people on board, according to a statement from the National Transportation Safety Board. The recovery of the rotor system included the transmission and the roof […]
Jeenah Moon-Pool/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The sequel to the biggest victory of the #MeToo era starts Tuesday when disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein is retried in New York for alleged sex crimes. It could take five days to seat a jury, Judge Curtis Farber has said. A jury in the same courthouse convicted Weinstein […]
(WASHINGTON) — Lawyers for Meta told a federal judge on Monday that the social media company founded by billionaire Mark Zuckerberg is not a monopoly, countering a landmark lawsuit brought against it by the Federal Trade Commission accusing the tech giant of gobbling up its competitors to corner the market. “Meta has no Monopoly,” Mark […]
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/STOCK (TUSCON, Ariz.) — Two people have been rescued in separate incidents after being stranded in remote areas of the desert in southern Arizona, authorities said. The first incident took place on Saturday when Tucson Sector Border Patrol Search Trauma and Rescue (BORSTAR) agents, along with help from the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office, […]
Apple TV+ Government Cheese, a new Apple TV+ show debuting Wednesday, follows the story of Hampton Chambers, an ex-convict trying to go into business for himself in late 1960s California — while avoiding further tangles with the law. The show’s 10 episodes cover a variety of genres: at times it’s a hardened crime drama, or a […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Monday doubled down on his idea of sending U.S. citizens to foreign prisons, telling El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele he wanted to send “homegrown criminals” to his country next, according to a video posted by Bukele’s office on X. The comments came as Trump welcomed Bukele, a key partner […]
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Vice President JD Vance fumbled The Ohio State University football team’s national championship trophy during a celebration at the White House on Monday. President Donald Trump hosted the Buckeyes after they won the College Football Playoff National Championship against the University of Notre Dame in January. When Vance went to […]
(WASHINGTON) — A lawyer for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man and alleged gang member who was deported in error to El Salvador, said Monday that it might take a contempt order to prompt the U.S. government to return him from that country. As ordered by a federal judge, U.S. officials over the weekend confirmed […]
Disney/Eric McCandless Ashanti has a new single coming out, as announced in the latest episode of American Idol. Titled “Called You Up,” the song will be accompanied by a video that she shot in Bermuda. “It’s amazing and I can’t wait for you guys to see it,” she shared of her upcoming projects. A release date […]
(ORANGE CITY, Fla.) — A Florida woman has been arrested for selling human remains on Facebook Marketplace, according to the Orange City Police Department. Kymberlee Schopper, 52, was arrested last week and charged with the purchase or sale of human organs and tissue, according to court records. “This is something I haven’t seen in the […]
(FRISCO, Texas) — The $1 million bond has been reduced for the 17-year-old student charged with murder in the stabbing of another student at a Texas high school track meet. Karmelo Anthony, a student at Frisco Centennial High School, was detained following the deadly stabbing, which occurred at a Frisco Independent School District stadium on April 2 […]
Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively are facing off in Italy in the latest look at Another Simple Favor. Kendrick, who plays Stephanie, and Lively, who plays Emily, are back in action in the sequel to the 2018 hit, which ended with Stephanie sending Emily to prison. The trailer kicks off with Emily confronting Stephanie and inviting her to her […]
Live Nation Big Sean‘s going Into the W!ld for his upcoming tour, which also features Russ and Sabrina Claudio. The 16-date trek will kick off July 8 at Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre and is set to end Aug. 10 at the White River Amphitheatre in Auburn, Washington. Other cities on the schedule include New York, Los Angeles, […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONMagic 105, Hawks 117Hornets 86, Celtics 93Knicks 113, Nets 105Pacers 126, Cavaliers 118Wizards 119, Heat 118Bulls 122, 76ers 102Pistons 133, Bucks 140Nuggets 126, Rockets 111Mavericks 97, Grizzlies 132Jazz 105, Timberwolves 116Thunder 115, Pelicans 100Raptors 118, Spurs 125Clippers 124, Warriors 119Lakers 81, Trail […]
(CAMBRIDGE, Mass.) — Harvard University is refusing to comply with a series of demands from the Trump administration, potentially risking billion in federal funding. In a letter on Monday, Harvard University President Alan Garber said the school “will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights” by agreeing to a series of terms proposed by […]
Niete Johnny Depp is sporting a whole new look in the first image for his upcoming film, Day Drinker. Lionsgate gave a sneak peek of Depp’s role Monday, and he’s nearly unrecognizable with gray hair, a gray beard and blue colored contacts. The film, directed by Snow White helmer Marc Webb, reunites Depp with frequent screen partner Penelope Cruz. According to the synopsis, Madelyn […]
Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images via ABC Drake may have dropped $ome $exy $ongs 4 U with PartyNextDoor, but he’s living out “God’s Plan” and working on a solo album. While reuniting with Adin Ross for a Stake gambling livestream Sunday, Drizzy shared that he is “working on a new album right now,” adding, “It’s a slap.” In another highly […]
A New Mexico man has been arrested and federally charged in connection with two separate arson attacks on a Tesla dealership and the Republican Party’s state headquarters in Albuquerque, according to newly unsealed court documents. Jamison Wagner is alleged to have set fires at a Tesla showroom in Bernalillo on Feb. 9 and vandalized several […]
The teens of The Breakfast Club are back together, this time all grown up. Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estèvez and Anthony Michael Hall all reconvened on Saturday in Chicago to discuss their hit film and celebrate the John Hughes project’s 40th anniversary. The meeting, which took place on a panel at the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo, marked the first time the five main […]
ABC News (SAN DIEGO) — A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook Southern California on Monday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake was centered in San Diego County but was felt as far north as Los Angeles. No injuries or damage have been reported, according to Cal Fire San Diego. The building “rocked for a […]
2025 AWGE/Interscope Records Playboi Carti‘s album Music is back at #1 on the Billboard 200, marking its third week atop the chart. It earned 64,000 equivalent album units in the U.S. in the week ending April 10, according to Luminate. It’s the smallest weekly sum for a #1 since Morgan Wallen dominated the chart with One Thing at […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, meeting at the White House on Monday, were pressed repeatedly on what’s next regarding the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a migrant from Maryland. Attorney General Pam Bondi told reporters in the Oval Office, “It’s up to El Salvador if they want to […]
Fabio Lovino/HBO The White Lotus star Aimee Lou Wood says Saturday Night Live has apologized after she called them out for a “mean and unfunny” sketch that poked fun at her appearance. In a sketch called The White POTUS, the cast used the latest season of the HBO show to make fun of President Donald Trump‘s family and other politicians, but it also featured cast […]
Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (VAN HORN, Texas) — Blue Origin’s all-female crew, which includes pop star Katy Perry, completed their trip into space Monday morning. It marks the first all-female spaceflight since 1963, according to the company. The window for the latest New Shepard rocket launch opened on Monday morning at about 8:30 a.m. CDT, […]
Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty Images Coachella made its return over the weekend with its usual jam-packed lineup, but among the most talked-about moments were performances from Missy Elliott, Travis Scott and Megan Thee Stallion. Missy took the stage on Friday, starting her performance in a Transformers-like look. As 3D animations projected on the screens around her, […]
(LOS ANGELES) — Erik and Lyle Menendez’s 85-year-old aunt, Terry Baralt, has been hospitalized after prosecutors showed graphic crime scene images at the brothers’ hearing, the family said. The relatives are slamming the Los Angeles County Attorney’s Office for their “cruel” presentation in court on Friday and said they’re taking formal action to demand DA Nathan […]
Murray Close/ Getty Images HBO’s Harry Potter TV series has officially locked in some major roles. John Lithgow previously confirmed that he had been cast as Dumbledore, which HBO affirmed Monday, along with Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, Paapa Essiedu as Severus Snape and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid. Those four will all serve as series regulars. Guest/recurring roles include Luke Thallon as Quirinus Quirrell and Paul Whitehouse as […]
GloRilla recently went on a 30-day fast, which included reading, working out three times a week and avoiding nightlife, but she says the hardest part was not drinking alcohol. “I probably say that drinking [was the hardest to avoid], but I’m not a drinker anyway. I don’t take shots unless it’s occasionally. I drink margaritas,” Glo told BET. […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Monday is hosting El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, the self-described “world’s coolest dictator” who has become a key ally in the administration’s controversial migrant deportations. The two men will greet each other at the White House around 11 a.m. ET for a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office. There, they will […]
Theo Wargo/Getty Images Good things come to those who wait for it: Leslie Odom Jr. is returning to Hamilton for a limited run this fall in honor of the hit Broadway musical’s 10th anniversary. Odom Jr. will be back as Aaron Burr, the Tony-winning role he originated on Broadway in 2015. His performances begin September 9 and run through […]
(COPAKE, N.Y.) — The 2022 recipient of the prestigious NCAA woman of the year award, a former soccer player at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was one of the six victims killed in a plane crash in upstate New York on Saturday, according to a statement from her family. Karenna Groff, a medical student at […]
(WASHINGTON) — A new legislative push led by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-N.M., is seeking to bar special government employees like tech billionaire and senior Trump adviser Elon Musk from communicating with government agencies that interface with their companies, and would require federal employees like Musk to meet new ethics requirements. […]
Companion is set to make its streaming debut on Max. The science fiction thriller stars Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as a couple whose weekend getaway with friends turns upside down when one of them is revealed to be a companion robot. The movie will stream starting Friday, April 18, on Max, and debut on HBO linear Saturday, April 19, at 8 […]
(NEW YORK) — Major stock markets in Asia and Europe rose in Monday trading following the U.S. announcement that key consumer electronics would be temporarily exempted from President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index led the regional gains, closing 2.4% up with the Hang Seng Tech Index up more than 2%. On […]
Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures There was no jockeying for the #1 spot at the weekend box office, chicken or otherwise. A Minecraft Movie easily earned a second week at the top of the multiplex leaderboard following its giant $157 million debut, which marked the largest opening of any domestic release in 2025. According to Box Office Mojo, […]
The Emancipation of Mimi turned 20 on Saturday, and it remains one of the albums Mariah Carey likes the most. “It’s still one of my favorite albums that I’ve done. And, you know, back then when it first came out, everybody was calling it a comeback album. … I didn’t really agree, because you never think you’ve […]
WTEN Six people were on board a small plane that crashed into a field in upstate New York on Saturday afternoon. The plane, a twin-engine turboprop Mitsubishi MU-2B, crashed near the town of Copake around 12:15 p.m., according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The plane was headed to Columbia County Airport in Hudson, New York. […]
As divers continue to use “side-scanning sonar” to search the Hudson River for wreckage from the helicopter crash that killed six people, the National Transportation Safety Board said the aircraft was not equipped with any flight recorders. “No onboard video recorders or camera recorders have been recovered and none of the helicopter avionics onboard recorded […]
(ANNAPOLIS, Md.) — At the U.S. Naval Academy, it’s not what’s on the shelves that’s drawing attention — but what’s missing. The institution’s Nimitz Library has been stripped of 381 titles, according to a list published in the New York Times, including works exploring race, gender, and national identity. The culling includes “I Know Why […]
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Department of Education said Friday that it will proceed with withholding federal funds from Maine after officials in the state refused to sign a Title IX resolution agreement that would bar transgender athletes from competing in girls’ sports in the state. The matter will also be deferred to the Department of […]
(NEW YORK) — In less than a month, beginning on May 7, travelers flying out of United States airports will need to show TSA agents their REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, or another form of compliant identification to pass through security and make their flight. If they don’t bring a REAL ID, they could face delays, […]
(NEW YORK CITY) — A tourist helicopter carrying family members from Spain plunged into the Hudson River in New York City, killing six, including three children. The New York Helicopters chartered chopper, which was carrying a pilot, two adults and three children, fell into the Hudson River by Lower Manhattan in New York City on […]
(NEW YORK) — Luigi Mangione asked a federal judge in New York on Friday to stop the government from seeking the death penalty if he’s convicted of federal charges related to the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, arguing the Justice Department made a “political, arbitrary, capricious” breach of protocol. “When the United States […]
(LOUISIANA) — An immigration judge ruled Friday that Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil can be deported on grounds that he threatens foreign policy, as alleged by the Trump administration. The stunning move may have repercussions on hundreds of other international students who have been targeted by the administration. The Louisiana judge has given Khalil’s lawyers a deadline […]
(LOS ANGELES) — Eight relatives of the Menendez brothers sat down with ABC News in an exclusive interview the night before the case returned to court to show they are unanimous in supporting Erik and Lyle Menendez’s release from prison. This marks the first time the brothers’ aunt, Jose Menendez’s sister, Terry Baralt, has spoken […]
Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images Soulja Boy has been ordered to pay $4.25 million in the sexual assault case brought by his former assistant and girlfriend, Courthouse News reports. A jury found him liable for several claims the plaintiff made, including sexual battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress and nonpayment of wages. The jury […]
(COVINGTON, Ga.) — A Walmart employee killed one co-worker and injured another in an after-hours shooting spree that started at the store and ended with the individual killing another co-worker at a nearby home, according to law enforcement officials. The initial shooting took place in a Walmart branch in Covington, Georgia, about 35 miles east […]
RYAN WEST/NETFLIX He’ll never let go of this memory, Jack. Bill Hader says he once got fired from a movie theater job after spoiling the ending of Titanic. During an appearance on Netflix’s Everybody’s Live with John Mulaney, Hader recounts that he was working at the theater right around the time the 1997 Leonardo DiCaprio/Kate Winslet film came out. A sorority […]
After topping the Billboard Hot 100 for seven consecutive weeks, Kendrick Lamar and SZA‘s “Luther” now has a music video. The clip, directed by Karena Evans, sees both stars either performing their verses or having intimate moments with their respective love interests. When their song comes to an end, the song it samples, Luther Vandross and Cheryl […]
(WASHINGTON) — The federal judge overseeing the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in error, slammed the government’s handling of the case Friday and ordered the Justice Department to provide her with “daily updates” on its efforts to bring him back. “From now until compliance, [I […]
(WASHINGTON) — A deputy assistant attorney general told the judge overseeing the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in error, that he does “not have the information” regarding Abrego Garcia’s whereabouts. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis began a hearing Friday on Abrego Garcia’s deportation by asking […]
Marvel Studios Joseph Quinn’s Johnny Storm in the upcoming Fantastic Four: The First Steps might act a little differently than we’ve seen him in the past. Quinn tells Entertainment Weekly that his version of the character is less of a playboy than previous versions. “He’s a man that leads with a lot of bravado, which can be an affront […]
The cult classic movie and TV series The Best Man has returned with its first novel, set to release in the summer, according to People. The Best Man premiered in 1999 and was followed by 2013’s The Best Man Holiday and the 2022 Peacock series The Best Man: The Final Chapters. The Best Man: Unfinished Business will follow “Harper, Jordan and Robyn […]
Raquel Natalicchio/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The U.S. has recorded the highest number of measles cases since 2019, according to new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data published Friday. There are now 712 confirmed measles cases across 24 states, an increase of 105 cases from the prior week, the CDC said. […]
(BOCA RATON, Fla.) — All three people on board a small plane were killed when the aircraft crashed in Boca Raton, Florida, on Friday morning, according to local officials and the Federal Aviation Administration. The “aircraft had apparently some mechanical issues and went down here on Military Trail,” Michael LaSalle, assistant fire chief for Boca […]
Apple Jon Hamm stars in the new Apple TV+ series Your Friends & Neighbors. Premiering Friday, the series follows Hamm as Andrew “Coop” Cooper, a hedge fund manager who gets fired amidst dealing with his recent divorce. Coop resorts to stealing from his wealthy neighbors’ homes in the fallout of losing his job and discovers […]
(NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks climbed on Friday, shrugging off new Chinese tariffs on American goods that intensified a trade war between the two largest economies in the world. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 440 points, or 1.1%, while the S&P 500 surged 1.4%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 1.6%. Meanwhile, a selloff of 10-year Treasuries sent yields climbing to 4.46%. […]
Markus Klinko & Indrani April 12, 2005, marks the 20th anniversary of Mariah Carey‘s hit album The Emancipation of Mimi, and she’s just announced several releases to celebrate the milestone. First up is a five-LP vinyl box set, due out May 30. Personally compiled by Mariah, it includes the original album, the tracks from the […]
Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice said it is reviewing the criminal case brought against a former FBI informant convicted of peddling lies about former President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden and is moving for a judge to release the man from prison immediately while his case is […]
Former Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane revealed he has been diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The 52-year-old shared the health update with People, saying, “I have been diagnosed with ALS,” and adding, “I am grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter.” ALS, short for amyotrophic lateral […]
(BOCA RATON, Fla.) — A small plane with three people on board crashed in Boca Raton, Florida, on Friday morning, according to local police and the Federal Aviation Administration. The Cessna 310R took off from Boca Raton Airport and was heading to Tallahassee International Airport, the FAA said. It was in the air for a […]
(NEW YORK) — Americans’ love affair with coffee and chocolate could soon get a lot more expensive. Baristas and confectioners say the beans they need to make their products are mostly grown in countries targeted by the Trump administration’s tariffs. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the United States is the world’s second-largest importer of coffee. […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump undergoes his annual physical at Walter Reed Medical Center on Friday, marking his first such exam of his second term. “I have never felt better, but nevertheless, these things must be done!” Trump, who became the oldest president to be sworn into office at 78, posted on Truth Social earlier […]
Ready, set, binge! Here’s a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend: HuluThe Handmaid’s Tale: The final season of the show based on Margaret Atwood‘s novel premieres. NetflixBlack Mirror: Season 7 of the anthology series gives a sequel to the popular “USS Callister” episode. […]
(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge in Maryland says she’ll go ahead with Friday’s hearing in the case of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in error, after the Trump administration sought to delay the heating until next week. The Justice Department on Friday morning asked U.S. District Judge Paula […]
(NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks seesawed between gains and losses in early trading on Friday as new Chinese tariffs on American goods intensified a trade war between the two largest economies in the world. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 103 points, or 0.25%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.2%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq declined 0.07%. […]
Stewart Cook/ABC via Getty Images Jazmine Sullivan celebrated her 38th birthday Wednesday and while thanking fans for their wishes, she revealed some of the emotional battles she’s facing, including a pregnancy loss. “Whew.. thank yall for ur birthday wishes. Leading up to my birthday has been incredibly hard as I’ve been thinking abt my mother […]
Sylvain Gaboury/Paul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Ghislaine Maxwell asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday to overturn her sex-trafficking conviction, arguing she was covered by a non-prosecution agreement the government made with her former paramour, Jeffrey Epstein. Maxwell is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence. She was convicted on five counts […]
James Pardon/Disney/Bad Wolf/BBC Studios The new season of Doctor Who — the second one starring Ncuti Gatwa [Shooty GOT-wah] as The Doctor — starts streaming on Disney+ Saturday. What’s different this season is that The Doctor’s new companion, an ER nurse Belinda, played by Varada Sethu [VAH-rah-dah SAY-thoo], doesn’t want to be traveling through space and time with him; she just wants […]
(NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks inched lower in early trading on Friday as new Chinese tariffs on American goods intensified a trade war between the two largest economies in the world. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 96 points, or 0.25%, while the S&P 500 fell 0.1%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq declined 0.05%. China issued a […]
MobLand is a certified hit for Paramount+. The show has garnered 8.8 million views in its first week, the streamer has revealed. This means the audience for the show has quadrupled. It also makes it the biggest global series launch week ever in Paramount+ history, up 298% in views since its premiere day. Tom Hardy, […]
Scott McDermott/MGM+ Season 4 of Godfather of Harlem is just days away, set to premiere Sunday on MGM+. Though Rome Flynn is new to the cast this season, he tells ABC Audio he was very familiar with the show. “Kelvin Harrison is one of my homies. So he told me about the show when he was filming […]
(CAMDEN, N.J. ) — A New Jersey woman has been charged with attempted murder after she allegedly tried to hire someone on Tinder to kill her ex-boyfriend — a police officer — and his teenage daughter, according to prosecutors and a probable cause statement. Jaclyn Diiorio, 26, was charged with two counts of first-degree attempted murder, […]
WABC (NEW YORK CITY) — All six people on board were killed when a helicopter plunged into the Hudson River by Lower Manhattan in New York City on Thursday afternoon, law enforcement sources told ABC News. The helicopter was carrying a pilot, two adults and three children, according to law enforcement sources. The family members […]
FX FX has revealed the season 4 premiere date for Welcome to Wrexham. The fourth season of the docuseries from Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will premiere with two episodes on May 15. The episodes will also be available to stream the next day on Hulu. The Emmy-winning show follows the famous friends, who navigate running the third oldest professional […]
(Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage With the BET Experience scheduled to return on June 5, BET Media Group has announced that Buju Banton, The Roots, Lil’ Kim and Jagged Edge are among the artists performing during the kickoff to the BET Awards. Buju will help start things off on June 5 with a headlining performance at the Hollywood Palladium. The Roots and […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCeltics 76, Magic 9676ers 122, Wizards 103Hornets 96, Raptors 126Lakers 112, Mavericks 97Heat 111, Bulls 119Trail Blazers 126, Jazz 133Spurs 114, Warriors 111Thunder 125, Suns 112Nuggets 124, Kings 116Rockets 117, Clippers 134 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEMaple Leafs 4, Lightning 3Flyers 8, Rangers 5Sharks […]
Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images After years of receiving threats and negativity from Beyoncé‘s Beyhive fan group, Keri Hilson is clearing the air about the song that seemingly shaded their Queen Bey. Speaking to People, Keri maintains that she “was forced to sing” the shady lyrics, which she didn’t write. Keri says she’d intended to go to […]
(WASHINGTON) — Far as he was from Washington, D.C., as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hiked to the top of a towering sandstone arch in rural Arizona with a group of Navajo Nation leaders, the impact of his agency’s cuts reached farther. Wearing a shirt with a clear request written on […]
(WASHINGTON) — The wingtip of an American Airlines plane hit another American Airlines plane on a taxiway at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. No one was hurt, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority said. Both planes returned to gates and airport operations weren’t impacted, the […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump’s decision to pause so-called “reciprocal tariffs” for most countries triggered a historic stock market rally on Wednesday, but the levies that remain in place are still expected to hike prices and put the U.S. at risk of a recession, experts told ABC News. Alongside the suspension of some tariffs, Trump […]
(DELANO, Calif.) — An escaped California inmate is now wanted for killing a Mexican police commander who hunts down foreign fugitives — also known as a “gringo hunter” — during a shootout in Tijuana, officials said. Abigail Esparza Reyes, who was part of a specialized Mexican state police unit responsible for locating foreign fugitives who […]
Will Heath/NBC Live from London, it’s Saturday night! Saturday Night Live is set to launch its first-ever British edition of the series. In partnership with Sky, the NBC late-night sketch show will premiere Saturday Night Live U.K. in 2026, according to Sky News. The original show’s creator, Lorne Michaels, will be an executive producer on […]
Madame Tussauds Hollywood Viola Davis has been immortalized at Madame Tussauds Hollywood, where her new wax figure was recently revealed. It features her look from the Academy Awards in 2017 — a red Giorgio Armani Privé gown — when she won best supporting actress for her role in Fences. Intricate details were included, like her platform sneakers, gold jewelry and […]
LONDON — U.S.-Russian dual citizen Ksenia Karelina was released from Russian prison in an overnight prisoner exchange, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday. The exchange took place overnight in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. Karelina’s lawyer Mikhail Mushailov confirmed to ABC News that she had been released. Secretary of State Marco […]
Craig Gibson/StillMoving for Netflix It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a streaming service in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a Pride and Prejudice adaptation. Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden and Olivia Colman will star in a limited series adaptation of Jane Austen‘s classic 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice for Netflix. […]
Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage Young Buck, formerly of G-Unit, has been sentenced to 30 days in jail for “repeated violations of his bond supervision,” Nashville’s WKRN reports. According to Assistant District Attorney Daniel Daugherty, the decision was made at a hearing held Monday to revoke bond for the rapper, born David Darnell Brown. Buck will serve 30 […]
(WASHINGTON) — The House narrowly voted to approve the GOP budget blueprint Thursday by a vote of 216-214, delivering a major victory for President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. Trump congratulated the House on the bill’s passage, saying in a post on his Truth Social platform that this “sets the stage for one of the Greatest […]
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Authorities in Los Angeles County said they’re searching for the suspect who shoplifted from a discount store before killing a man in a hit-and-run in the store’s parking lot. The victim was visiting his brother’s shop, Giant Discount Store in South El Monte, when, just after noon on Wednesday, […]
Frank Ocean seems to have something in the works. Rolling Stone confirmed that a billboard with the phrase “KIKI BOY 2025” appeared on the road into the Colorado Desert, where Coachella takes place. “Kiki Boy” references Frank’s alleged private Instagram account, @kikiboyyyyyyy. Roddy Ricch previously announced that the long-awaited The Navy Album would arrive in 2025, but now fans know when […]
(WASHINGTON) — Two Democratic senators are demanding answers from the White House over serious concerns that President Donald Trump’s rollbacks on his tariffs and his social media posts earlier Wednesday may have been part of insider trading among White House allies. Sens. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., and Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., sent a letter to Trump’s chief of staff, Susie […]
(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge in Boston Thursday will consider pumping the brakes on a controversial Trump administration policy of removing migrants to countries where they have no prior connection without allowing them to raise concerns about their safety. A group of noncitizens with final removal orders filed a federal lawsuit challenging the policy last […]
Richard Termine/Sesame Street SZA is grateful for all she has, and she teaches Elmo and his pals that lesson on the latest episode of Sesame Street. SZA is seen in the segment standing at a table with a glass jar on it, when Elmo and his Muppet friends Gabrielle and Abby show up and ask […]
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Asian and European markets rallied in Thursday trading in response to President Donald Trump’s dramatic decision to suspend planned tariffs on nearly all American trading partners for 90 days — with the exception of China. Key Asian indices recorded notable recoveries on Thursday — marking a reprieve for most […]
(WASHINGTON) — House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday will try again to hold a vote on a budget blueprint to fund President Donald Trump’s agenda. The House is expected to vote in the 10 a.m. hour on the measure, which was passed by the Senate last week. “I’m happy to tell you that this morning, […]
The Democratic National Committee — continuing its push to host town halls in Republican-held districts — is announcing a new set of town halls focused on the Republican-led budget bill and featuring high-profile officials such as Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., ABC News has learned exclusively. These “People’s Town Halls,” which will be held during Congress’ […]
(NEW YORK) — Consumer prices rose 2.4% in March compared to a year ago, marking a cooldown during a period that preceded the recession warnings and market turmoil following President Donald Trump’s recent escalation of tariffs. The reading came in lower than economists expected. Even as overall cost hikes slowed, egg prices soared 60% higher […]
Alexander Skarsgård stars in the new trailer for Murderbot. Apple TV+ released the trailer for the upcoming TV series on Wednesday. The show will span 10 episodes; the first two premiere on May 16. Based on the book from Martha Wells, the sci-fi show follows a self-hacking security construct who finds human emotion horrifying, yet […]
20th Century Studios Rami Malek stars as a CIA “computer nerd” turned unlikely action hero in The Amateur, out in theaters Friday. After his wife is brutally murdered in a terrorist attack, Charlie Heller decides to take matters into his own hands when his bosses at the CIA don’t seem interested in tracking down her […]
Courtesy of Nylon/Morgan Maher Tyla‘s music may be described as a fusion of pop and amapiano, but it’s not the only genre she can make music in. Speaking to Nylon magazine, Tyla says she grew up listening to various kinds of music and trying out all the ones she liked in hopes of finding her own unique sound. “I […]
(NEW YORK) — Harvey Weinstein was back in court on Wednesday with less than a week before the start of his second New York sex assault trial. His trial is expected to last four to six weeks once testimony begins, prosecutors at the Manhattan district attorney’s office said Wednesday. Jury selection begins Tuesday and is expected […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration has frozen more than $1 billion in federal funding to Cornell and $790 million to Northwestern, as the government investigates alleged civil rights violations at the schools, according to two White House officials. “On Monday, several Trump administration agencies froze roughly $790M of federal funding and roughly $1.05B of federal funding from […]
(MOSCOW, Idaho) — University of Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger returned to court on Wednesday for a high-stakes hearing to decide what evidence will be allowed at his trial, which is set to begin in August. The use of particular language has been a major point of contention in the ongoing hearing. Judge Steven Hippler agreed […]
Photo by John Tlumacki/The Boston Globe via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Karen Read’s emergency request to delay her state murder trial until it reviews her appeal. No explanation was given for the denial of her request. Read had filed an emergency petition on Monday, asking the court for a stay of […]
Courtesy CBS Jennifer Lopez first hosted the American Music Awards back in 2015 and has performed on the show 10 times. Now she’s back for another round. The singer, actress and businesswoman will be front and center for this year’s iteration of the show, which will air live from Las Vegas May 26 on CBS and […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONGrizzlies 124, Hornets 100Bulls 113, Cavaliers 135Wizards 98, Pacers 104Hawks 112, Magic 119Pelicans 114, Nets 119Celtics 119, Knicks 117Timberwolves 103, Bucks 110Lakers 120, Thunder 136Warriors 133, Suns 95Spurs 117, Clippers 122 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEHurricanes 0, Sabres 3Red Wings 1, Canadiens 4Maple Leafs […]
Matt Winkelmeyer/WireImage via Getty Images Netflix may just have found its Mr. Darcy. Jack Lowden is in talks to play the romantic hero in the streamer’s TV adaptation of Pride and Prejudice, according to Variety. Fitzwilliam Darcy is the iconic literary character made famous for his relationship with protagonist Elizabeth Bennet in Jane Austen‘s classic […]
(WASHINGTON) — House Republicans are exhausting all legislative tools to prevent future votes on repealing President Donald Trump’s tariffs — doubling down on their support for the administration’s policies. GOP leaders on Wednesday inserted language into the “rule” for the budget blueprint that would prohibit the House, until at least September, from forcing a vote […]
(MOSCOW, Idaho) — University of Idaho murders suspect Bryan Kohberger will be back in court on Wednesday for a high-stakes hearing to decide what evidence will be allowed at his trial, which is set to begin in August. The judge is expected to hear arguments over what evidence should be presented to the jury, including Kohberger’s […]
(RALEIGH, N.C.) — In the Research Triangle area in and around Raleigh, North Carolina, home sales and construction development are booming as thousands flock to the area in search of affordable homes close to work. However, the severe tariffs President Donald Trump put on virtually all U.S. trading partners have created uncertainty within the U.S. […]
Sony Music Entertainment Cypress Hill is launching a graphic novel looking back at their sophomore album, Black Sunday. Billboard reports the band is working alongside Z2 Comics and writers Noah Callahan-Bever and Gabriel Alvarez to create CYPRESS Hill: Black Sunday, which will give fans insight into what it took to bring the album to life. It will feature a […]
Security Fire Department (SECURITY-WIDEFIELD, Colo.) — Three children and two dogs were rescued from a storm drainage system in Colorado, according to fire officials. Officials responded to a neighborhood in Security-Widefield, Colorado, searching for “three children and two dogs lost in the maze of the underground storm drainage system” over the weekend, the Security Fire […]
ABC News (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice and the U.S. Coast Guard busted 45,000 pounds of cocaine with a value of over $500 million, according to top DOJ officials on Wednesday. Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel were at Port Everglades in Florida on Wednesday and said the seizures of the […]
Rich Fury/Getty Images for LACMA Anjelica Huston is opening up about her secret battle with cancer. The actress revealed she had “a bout with cancer” after she made the 2019 film John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum in an interview with People shared Wednesday. “I managed to survive it, and I’m proud of myself,” Huston […]
(NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks surged on Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause in some tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 2,370 points, or 6.3%, while the S&P 500 soared 7.4%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 9.6%. President Donald Trump’s latest batch of levies on China increased the cumulative rate of tariffs […]
Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images for AfroTech Slim Thug‘s Houston apartment was broken into Monday while he was in San Antonio for the University of Houston vs. Florida Gators national championship basketball game. As KHOU11 reports, police responded to a call at 11:20 p.m. Monday. They said burglars forced their way into Slim’s apartment through […]
Salwan Georges/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Homeland Security will begin screening visa applicants’ social media content for “antisemitic activity,” it announced on Wednesday. “There is no room in the United States for the rest of the world’s terrorist sympathizers, and we are under no obligation to admit them or […]
(NEW YORK) — A federal judge in New York and another federal judge in Texas on Wednesday temporarily blocked the deportation of several purported Venezuelan gang members under the Alien Enemies Act. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled that migrants being held in the Southern District of New York could not be deported without them first receiving […]
Liane Hentscher/HBO This won’t be the last of The Last of Us. HBO has renewed the drama series for a third season just ahead of its season 2 premiere. The series debuts its second season on Sunday. It consists of seven episodes that will air on HBO and also be available to stream on Max. […]
(NEW YORK) — Hedge fund honcho Bill Ackman has joined a growing list of President Donald Trump’s billionaire backers calling for the White House to slam the brakes on tariffs. As the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs went into effect Wednesday, triggering retaliatory reactions from China and the European Union, Ackman took to social media, asking Trump to […]
Phil McCarten/CBS Cardi B is mourning the lives lost in the roof collapse at the Jet Set nightclub in the Dominican Republic, her father’s native country. “I’m in literal tears scrolling down my timeline seeing my Dominican people being rescued some wit lives and some gone,” Cardi wrote to her BG Secret Society community on Instagram. “l’m […]
(WASHINGTON) — House Republicans are plowing ahead with a vote on the Senate-approved GOP budget blueprint on Wednesday despite opposition from rank-and-file lawmakers. Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., with the help of President Donald Trump, will need to work to persuade nearly a dozen GOP holdouts to advance the legislation. GOP leaders don’t have the votes right now. […]
(NEW YORK) — A federal judge in Manhattan on Wednesday temporarily blocked the deportation of any purported Venezuelan gang member detained in the Southern District of New York without them first receiving notice and an opportunity for a hearing. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein suggested his decision was meant to define the parameters set by Monday’s U.S. Supreme […]
(NEW YORK) –U.S. stocks seesawed on Wednesday, swinging between gains and losses amid fears of a global trade war as China and the European Union slapped retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 60 points, or 0.7%, while the S&P 500 dropped 0.6%, The tech-heavy Nasdaq jumped 0.2%. Meanwhile, a selloff […]
Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Combs) Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday sought to quash a subpoena from defense attorneys for Sean Combs seeking outtakes from interviews with two persons featured in the docuseries The Fall of Diddy. Warner Bros. Discovery argued the subpoena is too broad, “amounting to a general fishing expedition,” […]
(WASHINGTON) — Elon Musk took another shot at Peter Navarro on Tuesday over tariffs, calling President Donald Trump’s top adviser on trade and manufacturing a “moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks.” Musk, a senior Trump adviser who had promoted Trump’s agenda, has been critical of Navarro, one of the architects of Trump’s tariff […]
kali9/Getty Images (CORNELIUS, Ore.) — An Oregon community is “shaken to its core” after a mother and her three young children were found dead in an apparent isolated incident, authorities said. Deputies responded to a home in Cornelius, about 25 miles outside of Portland, around 3 p.m. Tuesday after a 911 caller reported finding four […]
(NEW YORK) –U.S. stocks climbed on Wednesday, marking the latest swing in volatile trading and defying fears of a global trade war as China and the European Union slapped retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ticked up 60 points, or 0.15%, while the S&P 500 increased 0.4%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq surged […]
MCA Records Inc/UMG Recordings Mary J. Blige‘s 1994 album, My Life, is one of the 25 sounds selected by the National Recording Registry for preservation, coming in the top 10 of public nominations. “My favorite lyric from the ‘My Life’ album is ‘Life can be only what you make of it,’” Mary told the Library […]
(WASHIGTON) — The acting commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service is planning to resign following the agency’s data sharing agreement with the Department of Homeland Security to support the Trump administration’s efforts to deport undocumented immigrants, three sources familiar with her plans told ABC News. Melanie Krause is the third leader of the agency to […]
(NEW YORK) — Less than 48 hours after the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport noncitizens with little-to-no due process, a federal judge in New York judge on Wednesday will consider blocking any future removals as the Trump administration allegedly prepares to commence more […]
(NEW YORK) –U.S. stocks were mixed at the open of trading on Wednesday, extending days-long turmoil in markets as tit-for-tat tariffs between the U.S. and China heightened the risk of a global trade war and worsened fears of a recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened down 315 points, or 0.8%, while the S&P 500 […]
Mariska Hargitay is set to make her feature directorial debut with a documentary about her mother, Jayne Mansfield. The film, called My Mom Jane, will premiere in June on HBO. It will also be available to stream on Max. This marks the first time Hargitay has delved into her mother’s story and Hollywood legacy, coming […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to expand the mining and use of coal in the U.S., calling it “beautiful, clean coal.” During a ceremony at the White House, surrounded by hard-hat-clad coal miners, Trump signed the “Unleashing American Energy” executive order that follows the president’s recent promises to oversee […]
(WASHINGTON) — The attorney for Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was deported in error to El Salvador, said Tuesday that he expects Abrego Garcia to be returned to the U.S. Abrego Garcia — despite having protected legal status preventing his deportation to El Salvador, where he escaped political violence in 2011 — […]
(AUSTIN, TX) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced in a proclamation Monday afternoon that the special election to fill the seat vacated following the death of Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, for the rest of his term will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, concurrent with Election Day. But Democrats are arguing he is trying to […]
(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Army says it’s looking at options to make its 250th birthday celebration in June “bigger,” with possible demonstrations and vehicle displays on the National Mall in a multi-day event that could also include a military parade, although officials say no decisions have been made. The Army celebration, which has been in […]
(TAIWAN) — Asian stocks plunged during Wednesday’s trading session after President Donald Trump’s latest batch of sanctions on China came into force, helping wipe off Tuesday’s limited gains and compounding a turbulent week for the world’s key indexes. Trump’s new measures increased the cumulative rate of tariffs on Chinese goods to 104% — a move […]
Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images (AUSTIN, TX) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. seemed to imply in recent days that the measles outbreak in western Texas was slowing down. In a post on X on Sunday, Kennedy remarked on the second death linked to the outbreak, which occurred in an unvaccinated school-aged child. […]
(WASHINGTON) — Ahead of expected talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend, the State Department pushed back on the idea that the discussion would be a negotiation over Tehran’s nuclear program. “This is a meeting that’s happening, right? On Saturday, there’s a meeting. There’s no negotiations,” State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce told […]
(LOS ANGELES) — California importers could be hit hardest by the new import tariffs — potentially paying over $170 billion more for imports than they did last year, according to newly released data by trade economists. Texas importers rank second, with an estimated $82 billion increase. Altogether, the United States could pay over $712 billion […]
Scott Olson/Getty Images The story of the Hershey chocolate company will be told in an upcoming biopic. Finn Wittrock and Alexandra Daddario are set to star in the new live-action film Hershey, according to The Hershey Company. The film will follow the life of Milton Hershey, who will be played by Wittrock. It will show […]
(WASHINGTON) — After days of market tumult, President Donald Trump on Wednesday makes good on his long-sought goal of imposing aggressive tariffs against dozens of U.S. trading partners. But his gamble comes with major political risks for his legacy amid mounting concerns from Republicans and business leaders that’s he’s making a mistake by going too […]
Ilya Chemetoff Travis Scott will soon be celebrating the 10th anniversary of his debut album, Rodeo, and he says he’s most proud of how great that period of his life was. “The whole Rodeo era was legendary. No one can ever recreate those moments ever again,” he says for the April digital cover of Complex. “Making that album […]
Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images Ice Cube has made a mark in both hip-hop and Hollywood, and now, he’ll literally leave his mark in TCL Chinese Theatre’s forecourt. Cube will be immortalized at the venue, which has been home to some of the biggest movie premieres and events. His handprint-footprint ceremony is set to take place on Tuesday, April […]
(WASHINGTON) — Elon Musk took another shot at Peter Navarro on Tuesday over tariffs, calling President Donald Trump’s top adviser on trade and manufacturing a “moron” and “dumber than a sack of bricks.” Musk, a senior Trump adviser who had promoted Trump’s agenda, has been critical of Navarro, one of the architects of Trump’s tariff […]
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) — The mother of a 9-year-old boy is speaking out after he was swept away and killed by floodwaters in Kentucky during the four days of historic storms that pounded the region. Gabriel Andrews was swept away by the floodwaters on Friday morning while walking to his school bus stop in hard-hit Frankfort, […]
(WASHINGTON) — A National Park Service webpage about the Underground Railroad has been restored to its original state months after it was changed to remove abolitionist leader Harriet Tubman from the top of the page. The “What is the Underground Railroad?” page featured a photo of and quote from Tubman as leading elements on the […]
Newsday via Getty Images, FILE (SELDEN, N.Y.) — A 15-year-old boy has been arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing his grandmother and injuring his mother in Selden, New York, according to police. Vanessa Chendemi was allegedly stabbed by her son at about 9:45 p.m. Monday after which she ran out of her house and a passing […]
Photo by Kena Betancur/VIEWpress/Corbis via Getty Images (JENA, La.) — An immigration judge has given lawyers representing the Department of Homeland Security a little over 24 hours to provide Mahmoud Khalil’s legal team with evidence that he is removable from the U.S. under the allegations lobbed against him. Khalil, legal permanent resident with a green card, was […]
Dominique Charriau/WireImage via Getty Images It seems Robert Pattinson may be heading to Arrakis. The actor is being considered to join the cast of Dune 3, according to Deadline. The outlet reports that no formal offer has been sent, but there is strong interest for Pattinson to join the ensemble. There is no word on […]
Photo by Marleen Moise/Getty Images Nicki Minaj‘s second sneaker collection with LØCI is out, with five new vegan shoes available in five different colors as part of the DØPAMINE range. The sneakers are made from repurposing plastic bottles, aimed at helping combat ocean and landfill waste. They feature a chunky sculpted EVA midsole and oversized lacing. “The name Dopamine […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKings 127, Pistons 11776ers 105, Heat 117 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUELightning 5, Rangers 1Blues 1, Jets 3Oilers 2, Ducks 3Kraken 2, Kings 1Flames 3, Sharks 2 MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLYankees 2, Tigers 6Cardinals 4, Pirates 8Dodgers 4, Nationals 6Blue Jays 6, Red Sox 2Marlins […]
(WASHINGTON) — Speaker Mike Johnson met Tuesday at the White House with President Donald Trump and House Republicans holding out against voting for the Senate-approved budget bill to fund Trump’s agenda, according to a top GOP leadership aide. GOP leaders are again relying on Trump to help get the bill across the finish line this week before […]
Courtesy Lionsgate The Weeknd‘s upcoming movie, Hurry Up Tomorrow, may have the same title as his new LP, but it’s by no means a “visual album” like Beyonce‘s Lemonade or the one Miley Cyrus is releasing later this year. It’s a psychological thriller that, according to the director, may you remind you of some other movies. In addition to […]
Dalvin Adams Independent record label Top Dawg Entertainment has curated a playlist for the season 6 soundtrack accompanying the video game NBA 2K25, and it features songs from artists on TDE’s roster. SZA appears on the 13-track playlist, with her song “Low” and her “30 for 30” collab with Kendrick Lamar. Doechii has three songs on the […]
(WASHINGTON) — The State Department has moved to squeeze lifesaving foreign aid dramatically for countries around the world, according to several U.S. officials familiar with the matter. The latest cuts include the termination of all remaining U.S. Agency for International Development contracts supporting the delivery of food, water and medicine to populations in Afghanistan and […]
(FRISCO, Texas) — The family of a 17-year-old student charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of another student at a high school track meet last week is “sincerely saddened” over the death, the teen’s attorneys said in their first public statement since the incident. The incident occurred on April 2 at a Frisco Independent […]
Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images Those angry birds are back for more. Paramount Pictures has announced that The Angry Birds Movie 3 will soar into theaters on Jan. 29, 2027. John Rice will direct the third film based on the video game from a script by Thurop Van Orman. Red, Chuck, Silver and Bomb will return […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump has repeatedly touted a drop in oil prices and borrowing costs as a sign that sweeping new tariffs bode well for the U.S. economy. Experts who spoke to ABC News largely rejected the notion, saying the trends indicate expectations of an economic slowdown that would diminish energy demand and send […]
ABC/John Argueta Nearly two months after Nike named Tyla a brand ambassador, Pandora has announced it’s done the same. In a new campaign for the jewelry brand, titled Pandora Styled by Tyla, she rocks pieces from the collection, including a chain with her fan group’s name spelled out in charms. The collection reflects her “journey, passions […]
(WASHINGTON) — The IRS and Department of Homeland Security have reached a data-sharing agreement to support the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement agenda, according to a court filing late Monday night. Under the terms of the agreement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement would submit names and addresses of immigrants living in the United States without legal […]
(CHICAGO) — A Chicago man was charged in connection to a series of sex crimes targeting women at least five times over the past three years, according to the Chicago Police Department. Chakib Mansour Khodja, a 36-year-old Jefferson Park resident, was charged with 16 felonies and two misdemeanors on Monday, including aggravated criminal sexual assault […]
Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto via Getty Images (AUSTIN, Texas) — The measles outbreak in western Texas is continuing to grow, with 24 new cases confirmed over the last five days, according to data published Tuesday. Almost all of the cases are in unvaccinated individuals or in individuals whose vaccination status is unknown, according to the Texas Department […]
Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in Tecoluca, in El Salvador; Alex Pena/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has canceled a Tuesday afternoon hearing on the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged migrant gang members without due process, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday evening that the […]
Fabio Lovino/HBO The White Lotus creator Mike White is speaking out about the show’s composer quitting the show. In an interview with Howard Stern on Tuesday, White was asked his thoughts about Cristóbal Tapia de Veer publicly announcing via The New York Times that he would not return to compose the music for season 4 […]
Tom Brenner for The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the Trump administration can move forward with the termination of 16,000 probationary federal workers across six agencies and departments, rescinding a lower court order that they be reinstated as litigation challenging the layoffs continues. This is a developing […]
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) — The flooding danger isn’t over in the wake of four days of deadly storms that devastated the central U.S. with catastrophic rainfall and destructive tornadoes. For Andy Beshear, governor of hard-hit Kentucky, the biggest concern is people driving through water and around barricades. “We need people to wait this out,” he said at a […]
Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT) in Tecoluca, in El Salvador; Alex Pena/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has canceled a Tuesday afternoon hearing on the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged migrant gang members without due process, after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday evening […]
Man Hei Leung/Anadolu via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks rose on Tuesday in a burst of investor optimism as the Trump administration signaled plans to negotiate with some countries targeted by sweeping new tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1,385 points, or 3.6%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq increased 3.7%. The S&P 500 […]
Kara Durrette/Getty Images Shawn “Jay Z” Carter’s civil lawsuit against the woman who accused him and Sean “Diddy” Combs of rape should be dismissed because it is “retaliatory” and filed in bad faith, the woman’s attorney said in a new court filing Monday. The attorney, Tony Buzbee, who is also named as a defendant in […]
Piper, yes! The season 3 finale of The White Lotus got a tsunami of viewers. According to HBO, the episode brought in 6.2 million viewers across various platforms. This marks the third consecutive week of record-breaking viewership highs, surpassing the previous episode’s record by 30%. Though season 3 of The White Lotus ended Sunday night, […]
(WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration is pulling back its enforcement of crypto regulations, disbanding a unit dedicated to cryptocurrency enforcement The Justice Department instructed federal prosecutors to “no longer target virtual currency exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, and offline wallets for the acts of their end users or unwitting violations of regulations,” according to a […]
(LOS ANGELES) — A soccer coach has been charged with murder after a 13-year-old on his team was reported missing by his family and later found dead, officials announced on Monday. Oscar Omar Hernandez, of the San Fernando Valley, was reported missing by his family on March 30 after he “failed to return home from […]
Will Matsuda for The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Monday he plans to assemble a task force and ultimately change the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance to stop recommending adding fluoride. His comments came during a press conference in Utah, […]
(WASHINGTON) — The student visas of five individuals currently attending or recently graduated from Harvard University have been revoked, according to Harvard. It’s one of more than a dozen higher education institutions that is actively tracking and reporting the number of affiliated people who have been targeted by President Donald Trump’s administration in recent weeks. […]
Vertical Oliver Jackson-Cohen stars in The World Will Tremble, the new film that tells the true story of how a group of Polish Jewish prisoners escaped from the first Nazi death camp during World War II. Directed by Lior Geller, the film follows the previously untold story of the first eyewitness account of the Holocaust. […]
Man Hei Leung/Anadolu via Getty Images (SEOUL) — Asian markets opened up on Tuesday after posting significant losses on Monday driven by President Donald Trump’s global tariffs campaign, with U.S. futures also rising slightly after a day of turmoil on Wall Street. As of early Tuesday morning, Dow Jones futures were up almost 2%, S&P […]
d4vd was such a fan of SZA, he once tried to be the male version of her. “I took it two steps too far when I was watching SZA and listening to SZA’s music and listening to SOS over and over and over again. I was like, ‘You know what? I want to be SZA at this. […]
(WASHINGTON) — Amid mixed messaging from top White House officials, President Donald Trump was asked directly on Monday whether his sweeping tariffs are negotiable or here to stay. “They can both be true,” Trump responded. “There can be permanent tariffs and there can also be negotiations because there are things that we need beyond tariffs.” […]
(WASHINGTON) — Karen Read has filed an emergency petition with the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of her retrial — which has begun jury selection — pending review by the high court on her claims of constitutional violation. “Read’s Petition contends that her scheduled retrial on two of the three counts pending against her, including a […]
(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. is engaged in what he called “direct talks” with Iran over its nuclear program. Making the surprise announcement sitting alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office, Trump said the discussions would be ramped up to high-level talks beginning this weekend. “We’re having direct talks with […]
(HONOLULU, Hawaii) — The doctor who is accused of trying to kill his wife on a Hawaii hiking trail pleaded not guilty on Monday during a court appearance via video conference. Gerhardt Konig’s not guilty plea is “a substantive response to the allegation that he tried to kill his wife,” his attorney, Thomas Otake, said in a […]
Alleged victims of Sean “Diddy” Combs, besides his longtime former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, should be allowed to testify at his upcoming trial under pseudonyms because forcing them to reveal their true identities would impose “real costs on the victims and the public,” federal prosecutors said. Victims 2, 3 and 4, as they’re identified in court papers, […]
Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images Kendrick Lamar and SZA are not letting up, as they maintain their #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Luther.” It’s the song’s seventh consecutive week on the chart, continuing to be their longest career Hot 100. “Luther” has the longest Hot 100 run a rap song since 24kGoldn’s “Mood” featuring iann […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBulls 131, Hornets 117Raptors 120, Nets 109Lakers 126, Thunder 99Jazz 134, Hawks 147Wizards 90, Celtics 124Kings 120, Cavaliers 113Spurs 109, Trail Blazers 120Suns 98, Knicks 112Pacers 125, Nuggets 120Rockets 106, Warriors 96Bucks 111, Pelicans 107 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECapitals 1, Islanders 4Stars 2, […]
(BOSTON) — At this year’s Boston Marathon, 12 years after the deadly marathon bombing, law enforcement will be watching “a broad set of potential soft targets for an attack,” according to a bulletin obtained by ABC News. About 30,000 runners are participating in the April 21 race and another half-million spectators are expected along the […]
The star-studded trailer for Wes Anderson‘s latest film has arrived. Benicio del Toro stars in the official trailer for The Phoenician Scheme, the newest film to come from the auteur director. Del Toro plays Zsa-zsa Korda in the film. He’s one of the richest men in all of Europe. Mia Threapleton plays his daughter, Liesl, […]
Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images REVOLVE’s annual festival is set to return for its eighth year Saturday. Among those on the bill are Lil Wayne, Tyga and Cardi B, who has fashion and beauty brands in the works with the fashion retailer. Uncle Waffles and Gelo are also tapped to perform, and DJ Lex, DJ Hunny Bee and Quinn […]
(WASHINGTON) — A former law clerk to the federal judge who dismissed the classified documents case against President Donald Trump is now serving in the Justice Department directly under Trump’s former defense lawyer Todd Blanche, who is now serving as the nation’s number-two law enforcement official. Christopher-James DeLorenz has been serving as a Counsel in […]
Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images Robert De Niro is set to receive an honorary Palme d’Or at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. The film festival announced Monday De Niro will be honored with the lifetime achievement award. It will be presented to him at the opening ceremony of the festival on May 13. That just so happens […]
(WASHINGTON) — A group of business groups and conservative lawyers are preparing a legal challenge to President Donald Trump’s tariffs, arguing he does not have the legal authority to impose them. Sources familiar with the effort say they are preparing to file the challenge in the coming weeks, possibly as soon as this Friday. One […]
Thinkstock Images/Getty Images (HONOLULU) — A Hawaii man was arrested for allegedly trapping an elderly woman in her car for several days and later forcing her to withdraw money from her bank account, according to the Honolulu Police Department. On March 30, officials received reports of a kidnapping incident occurring in the Kailua and Kaneohe […]
(NEW YORK) — As the world reels from tariffs instituted by the Trump administration, stock markets are widely in decline. On Friday, U.S. stock saw the worst decline since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020. But the declines last week did not rank among the worst crashes in the history of the U.S. stock markets. […]
Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty Images The fifth and final iteration of J. Cole‘s Dreamville Festival took place over the weekend. He closed it out with a set featuring performances of hits and deep cuts, including “Too Deep for the Intro” with Erykah Badu. It was their first time ever performing the song together, which samples Badu’s 2000 […]
Alex Pena/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court for emergency intervention in the case of a Maryland man the government — by its own admission — removed to El Salvador by mistake and now must return by 11:59 p.m. on Monday under a lower court’s order. Solicitor General D. John […]
(FRANKFORT, Ky.) — The rain may have stopped, but Kentucky’s governor warned the danger isn’t over from the four days of deadly storms that devastated the central U.S. with catastrophic flooding and destructive tornadoes. Many roads remain flooded and some rivers and creeks are at or above flood stage, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said at a news […]
Paramount Pictures Tom Cruise shows off more of his signature stunts in the official trailer for Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning. The new trailer for the upcoming Paramount Pictures film finds Cruise reprising his role as IMF agent Ethan Hunt. This time around, Ethan again faces off against the form of artificial intelligence known […]
Normani‘s debut album was released in 2024, but her Dopamine era may not yet be over: She said on The Jennifer Hudson Show Friday that she and her team have been talking about a deluxe album. “[But] I got the visuals coming as well. I hear y’all.” A visitation was held for Young Scooter in Atlanta Sunday, days […]
(WASHINGTON) — As fallout continues from President Donald Trump’s destabilizing tariff policy on virtually all U.S. trading partners, some Republican senators are warning about the risks for American families. Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican and ardent Trump supporter, made headlines when he spoke out — first on Fox News last week and in recent […]
We now know the premiere date for Jesse Armstrong‘s HBO original film Mountainhead. The movie, which is Armstrong’s feature directorial debut and his next project following the drama series Succession, will premiere May 31 on HBO. It will also be available to stream on Max. It follows a group of billionaire friends who get together […]
(NEW YORK) — A 49-year-old man wielding a blood-covered meat cleaver was shot and critically injured by New York City police officers on Sunday after allegedly stabbing four young girls believed to be his relatives in their home, authorities said. Two officers opened fire on the suspected attacker when they forced their way into the […]
(NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks tumbled at opening on Monday as President Donald Trump’s tariffs stoked fears of a wider global trade war and Wall Street firms sounded alarms about a possible recession. The sell-off hit U.S. firms hours after a historic rout in foreign markets. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 1,600 points, or […]
(WASHINGTON) — The biggest mistake Democrats have made is “not centering people enough” Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said Sunday. “A lot of people voted for Donald Trump because they trusted him and didn’t trust that Democrats could deliver for them,” Booker told ABC “This Week” anchor George Stephanopoulos. “We are in a state where, again, […]
mbbirdy/Getty Images (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — An 80-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing another man in a turkey hunting incident in Northern California, authorities said. The 65-year-old victim was shot once on Sunday morning while turkey hunting at the Fremont Weir Wildlife Area, which is about 20 miles north of Sacramento, the […]
A new glimpse of the third Tron movie is officially out. Tron: Ares received an official trailer on Saturday, featuring the iconic Tron light cycles, Jared Leto, Greta Lee and more. The trailer opens with a high-speed police chase, where law enforcement is after two figures on the light cycle motorcycles, first seen in the […]
(WASHINGTON) — Speaker Mike Johnson and Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna say they have cut a deal to end the fight over proxy voting for new parents, which will re-open the House floor after nearly a week of legislative paralysis. House Republican leaders will formalize “vote pairing,” a procedure that allows a member who […]
(BALTIMORE) — A federal judge is defending her decision to order the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from a notorious El Salvador prison by Monday and has denied the government’s request to stay her order while it appeals her decision. In a new court filing, U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis […]
(JUPITER, FL) — As markets braced for another meltdown triggered by President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs, Democrats hammered the president for spending the weekend golfing rather than responding to Americans’ fears that their retirement accounts are plummeting with the markets. Trump left Washington, D.C., for Florida on Thursday to attend a LiV Golf Tournament dinner […]
KABC7 (LOS ANGELES) — A minivan plowed into a crowd of bystanders in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, leaving several injured — including two children and one teenager, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The incident took place shortly after 3 p.m. local time in the downtown area, the LAFD reported. “A total of […]
(WASHINGTON) — A contract to inspect low-income and other assisted housing for gas leaks, faulty smoke detectors and other life-threatening deficiencies was terminated by the Trump administration in February as part of its cost-cutting efforts, according to a Department of Government Efficiency database, potentially leaving thousands of vulnerable Americans in harm’s way. Tom Feehan, a […]
(CHANDLER, AZ) — Lori Daybell, the mother convicted of murdering two of her children in a so-called doomsday plot, is now on trial in Arizona on allegations she conspired to also kill her fourth husband. Opening statements are scheduled to start Monday in Maricopa County in the 51-year-old’s latest trial. She is representing herself and […]
(HONG KONG) — Key global stock markets tumbled upon opening on Monday as the world’s reaction to President Donald Trump’s tariffs campaign continued — and as U.S. futures signaled more turmoil for American markets. In the U.S., Dow Jones futures were down about 1,200 points or 3.33% on Monday morning. S&P 500 and NASDAQ futures […]
Jan Sonnenmair/Getty Images (LUBBOCK, TEXAS) — A second child in Texas has died of measles, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. “The school-aged child who tested positive for measles was hospitalized in Lubbock and passed away on Thursday from what the child’s doctors described as measles pulmonary failure,” the statement said, in […]
(WASHINGTON) — White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defended President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Sunday, refuting the idea they will cost American consumers more. “So, the fact is, the countries are angry and retaliating and, by the way, coming to the table. I got a report from the [U.S. Trade Representative] last night […]
Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures A Minecraft Movie was a winner at the box office this weekend, taking in a whopping $157 million. It marks the biggest domestic debut of the year, according to Variety, as well as the best debut for a video game adaptation ever. The fantasy adventure film, starring Jack Black and Jason […]
Apple TV+ While it may take some cast members some time to warm up to each other, Brian Tyree Henry and Wagner Moura instantly connected when they met up to discuss the Apple TV+ show Dope Thief. The two play Ray and Manny, longtime friends and delinquents who make their money by posing as DEA agents […]
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Justice Department has placed on indefinite paid leave the attorney who argued on behalf of the government on Friday in a lawsuit brought by a Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in error, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News. Sources said Erez Reuveni, the acting […]
(WASHINGTON) — Tens of thousands of protesters mustered in cities and towns across the country on Saturday to sound off against the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government and its polices. Carrying homemade posters and chanting “Hands Off,” the protesters came out to the more than 1,200 rallies nationwide despite rain in many cities, […]
(WASHINGTON) — The IRS started a new round of layoffs on Friday beginning with the agency’s Office of Civil Rights and Compliance, according to an email obtained by ABC News. Overall, the agency is planning to cut nearly a quarter of its workforce with the cuts beginning Friday, sources familiar with the plans said. “This […]
(WASHINGTON) — After about six hours of amendment votes, the Senate approved a budget blueprint Saturday morning by a vote of 51-48. Republican Sens. Rand Paul and Susan Collins cast votes against the resolution. Every other Republican in the chamber voted for it, and every Democrat voted against it. The resolution only needed a simple […]
(NEW YORK) — Federal prosecutors are urging a judge to sentence disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos to seven years and three months in prison, calling his conduct a “brazen web of deceit” that defrauded donors, misled voters, and fueled his political rise through lies, theft, and identity fraud. The government outlined the extent of […]
(NEW YORK) — U.S. consumers are going on a tariff-induced shopping spree. From furniture, to appliances, to alcohol, Americans are rushing to buy before President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are felt at the checkout counter. Economists say the tariffs are expected to increase prices for everyday items and many are now raising the likelihood that […]
(NEW YORK) — The last time Stephen J. Hubbard was seen in public, he was being led handcuffed into a Moscow courtroom. The 73-year-old American has spent roughly three years in Russian captivity. In early 2022, he was swept up by the Kremlin’s troops as they occupied parts of Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion. He […]
(NEW YORK) — Significant severe weather and life-threatening flash flooding continue to impact much of the mid-South up through the Ohio River Valley. Saturday will be the final day of this multi-day high impact flood event that has wreaked havoc across portions of the Lower and Mid-Mississippi River Valley, which remains under a high risk […]
(WASHINGTON) — Crowds of college and high school students representing student governments from some of the largest schools in the Washington, D.C., area rallied outside the U.S. Department of Education on Friday to oppose the administration’s gutting of the agency. Chanting “hands off our schools” and “give us back our DOE,” demonstrators attended the rally […]
(5./15 WEST/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — After months of negotiations, a deal to turn over TikTok’s United States operations to a new company with a majority American ownership was finalized on Wednesday, according to senior administration officials. The investors — which included Oracle, Blackstone, Andreeson Horowitz and several others — ByteDance and the Trump administration negotiated […]
(BROADVIEW, Ill.) — A man who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month was temporarily released from an Illinois facility on Friday, after community advocates and officials appealed for his freedom so he can resume the kidney donation process in hopes of saving his brother’s life. José Gregorio González, who was […]
(WASHINGTON) — Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris, in separate remarks on Thursday, criticized President Donald Trump and the White House for moves that they called unconstitutional or contributing to an erosion of the country’s values. Neither Obama or Harris have spoken much publicly since Election Day in 2024. Obama, in […]
(LOS ANGELES) — An investigation is underway after authorities found a body matching the description of a missing 13-year-old boy, Los Angeles police said. Oscar Omar Hernandez, of the San Fernando Valley, was reported missing by his family on Sunday after he “failed to return home from visiting an acquaintance in Lancaster,” LAPD Capt. Scot […]
Marvel Studios Marvel has released brand-new details about The Fantastic Four: First Steps. A new trailer for the upcoming film was shown during a panel at CinemaCon 2025 on Thursday. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the trailer reveals Sue Storm and Reed Richards, played by Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal, are expecting a child. The […]
Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images Eminem‘s daughter Hailie Jade Mathers is a mom. On Friday, Mathers, an influencer and podcaster, shared an Instagram post with a photo of her new bundle of joy and revealed his birth date, March 14, 2025. “Happy due date//3 weeks earthside little e,” she captioned the post. The photo also revealed the baby’s name, Elliot […]
(WASHINGTON) — As markets nosedived and foreign allies recoiled after the unveiling of sweeping tariffs to be imposed by the U.S., President Donald Trump said he was looking toward the future impact of his levies. In the case of manufacturing growth, a key administration interest in imposing a 10% levy on all trade partners and significantly higher tariffs on […]
(WASHINGTON) — A federal judge in Maryland has granted a preliminary injunction and ordered the government to facilitate the return of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the Maryland man who was deported to El Salvador in error, by Monday. “I am going to grant the motion for preliminary injunction I’ve reviewed, and I’ll read this word for […]
(WASHINGTON) — A tearful tribute from the United States’ most decorated figure skaters coupled with multiple fundraising efforts has garnered $1.3 million on behalf of the Washington, D.C., plane crash victims, organizers said Thursday. “Legacy on Ice,” a figure skating tribute show that took place last month at Capitol One Arena in Washington, D.C., honored […]
(FRISCO, Texas) — A 17-year-old student charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of another student at a track meet allegedly confessed to the killing and officers say he told them he was protecting himself, according to the arrest report. The incident occurred Wednesday morning at a Frisco Independent School District stadium during a track and field […]
VALERIE MACON/AFP via Getty Images Avatar: Fire and Ash made a big splash at CinemaCon 2025. Convention attendees were all given 3D glasses to wear while watching a trailer for the film, which has yet to be released to the general public. According to Variety, the trailer showed off footage from the alien moon of […]
(NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks closed down significantly on Friday after a continued selloff amid fallout from President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted 2,230 points, or 5.5%, while the S&P 500 plunged 6%. The tech-heavy Nasdaq declined 5.8%. The decline put the Nasdaq into bear market territory, meaning the index […]
Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage The 2025 Dreamville Festival has been billed as the final one, but a new festival will take its place. Dreamville and Roc Nation promoter Sascha Stone Guttfreund announced at a press conference Thursday that they’ve secured a four-year deal for a new music festival at Dorothea Dix Park in Raleigh, North Carolina. “We’re going to […]
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONMagic 109, Wizards 97Bucks 126, 76ers 113Timberwolves 105, Nets 90Grizzlies 110, Heat 108Trail Blazers 112, Raptors 103Warriors 123, Lakers 116 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBruins 1, Canadiens 4Lightning 1, Senators 2Avalanche 7, Blue Jackets 3Penguins 4, Blues 5Predators 1, Stars 5Kings 4, Utah Hockey […]
(WASHINGTON) — Hundreds of college and high school students representing student governments from some of the largest schools in the Washington, D.C., area will rally outside the Department of Education on Friday to oppose the administration’s gutting of the agency. The “Hands Off Our Schools” rally is expected to turn out over 500 students, according […]
Theo Wargo/NBC Kenan Thompson has no plans to leave Studio 8H anytime soon. The actor, who has starred on Saturday Night Live for 22 seasons, is the longest-serving cast member in the show’s history. He told Entertainment Weekly he has no plans of exiting the sketch comedy show. “It would be cool if I never […]
(WASHINGTON) — When President Donald Trump announced his controversial tariffs on virtually every trading partner in the world, he repeatedly called them “reciprocal” — a response, he said, to those nations that had hit the U.S. with tariffs and hurt the American economy. But Trump’s claim is misleading not only because some of the nations […]
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LOS ANGELES) — A man is at large after he allegedly gunned down his estranged girlfriend and her daughter in their car, authorities said. Donte Lamont Brown, 41, of Compton, is considered armed and dangerous, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department warned. La’von Hall and her daughter, Ma’Laysia Martin, were […]
(NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump on Friday said he is extending the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold off by its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance. The previous April 5 deadline will be pushed 75 days, Trump said in a post to his social media platform. It’s the second time he has pushed […]
Being on Tyler, The Creator‘s Chromakopia tour won’t stop him from dropping music. Lil Yachty has released the song “Can’t Be Crete Boy” featuring Veeze alongside its music video. The video finds them rapping their respective bars in an empty school hallway and classroom. Rod Wave has a song featured on the soundtrack of Sinners, Ryan Coogler‘s new film starring Michael […]
(WASHINGTON) — Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, said in a message to staff on Friday that he’s “expanded” the scope of his investigation into the office’s handling of cases stemming from the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol — and likened them to the government’s internment of Japanese Americans […]
Ulrich Baumgarten via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge is hearing arguments Friday in the case of a Maryland man with protected legal status who was sent to the notorious CECOT prison in El Salvador following an “administrative error” by the Trump administration. The government has acknowledged the error but said in a court […]
(NEW YORK) — President Donald Trump on Friday extended the deadline for TikTok to be banned or sold off by its Chinese-owned parent company, ByteDance. The move comes as Walmart is actively considering joining a group of investors to buy TikTok, according to sources close to the deal, who say Walmart’s interest was triggered by […]
Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Hartbeat Pardison Fontaine joined the cast of Power Book III: Raising Kanan for the current fourth season, and he says it was something 50 Cent‘s online antics couldn’t stop him from doing. “Acting is something I’ve always wanted to do. … I was just grateful to be given the opportunity, honestly,” he […]
Scott J. Ferrell/Congressional Quarterly/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Sixteen state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday over its cancellation of research grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, argues the cancellation of the grants is “unlawful” and the attorneys […]
(WASHINGTON) — Foreign adversaries including Russia and China are targeting government workers who have been laid off amid the Trump administration’s attempt to downsize to recruit as spies, according to new intelligence. “New intelligence indicates agents from China, Russia, and other countries have set their sights on recently fired probationary workers, or those with security […]
