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Tom Cruise gets honorary Oscar: ‘Making films is not what I do, it is who I am’

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Tom Cruise has added another accolade to his already illustrious collection.The Mission Impossible actor received an honorary Oscar on Sunday night at the 16th Governors Awards in Los Angeles.The Honorary Award is given "to honor extraordinary distinction in lifetime achievement, exceptional contributions to the... Read More.

Watch Dolly Parton’s speech as she accepts honorary Oscar

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Dolly Parton has been nominated for Oscars twice, but had never actually received one - until Sunday night.Dolly received an honorary Oscar, the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, Sunday at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' annual Governors Awards. While she wasn't able... Read More.

Warren Haynes announces 2026 solo shows

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Warren Haynes has announced dates for a new 2026 solo tour.The trek will feature just Haynes and his guitar, and will have him playing stripped down shows that will feature two sets each night. He plans to play songs from his catalog, including solo... Read More.

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic extends Bigger & Weirder tour into 2026

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

"Weird Al" Yankovic has added a new 2026 leg to his successful Bigger & Weirder tour.Originally launched in 2025, the tour had Weird Al playing 75 shows across 67 cities to over 500,000 fans. The new leg has him playing 90 North American cities,... Read More.

Fan who accosted Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked: For Good’ Singapore premiere sentenced to jail

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

The red carpet attendee who accosted Ariana Grande at the Wicked: For Good premiere in Singapore has been sentenced to jail.After pleading guilty to public nuisance charges, Johnson Wen was sentenced to nine days in jail in a Singapore court on Monday.According to Singapore-based... Read More.

Charli XCX releases music video for ‘Wuthering Heights’ song ‘Chains of Love’

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Charli XCX has released the music video for "Chains of Love," a song from the upcoming Wuthering Heights movie.The visual features Charli dressed in all white as she spins and tumbles across a long white banquet table. Things get progressively... Read More.

Melissa McCarthy, Josh O’Connor and Ariana Grande to host ‘Saturday Night Live’

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

The next three hosts of Saturday Night Live have been revealed.NBC has announced that Melissa McCarthy, Josh O'Connor and Ariana Grande are set to host the final three episodes for 2025 of the late-night sketch comedy series.McCarthy will take over hosting duties for the... Read More.

‘Moana’ called by the sea in trailer for live-action film adaptation

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

The teaser trailer for the live-action reimagining of Moana has arrived.Catherine Laga'aia stars as Moana in the teaser, which shares a first look at the beloved story of a teenager who answers the ocean's call and voyages beyond the reef... Read More.

Nicki Minaj to join UN Ambassador Mike Waltz for conversation about Christian persecution in Nigeria

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Nicki Minaj will be teaming up with Mike Waltz, the United States ambassador to the United Nations, on Tuesday to address the treatment of Christian people in Nigeria.Waltz said on social media that Nicki will join him to "spotlight the... Read More.

Tucker Wetmore meets the Wild West in new video for ‘Brunette’

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

Tucker Wetmore is a Wild West sheriff hunting down a "Brunette" in the new video for his viral hit.Tucker, who co-directed the clip, puts up a poster reading "Wanted: Alive - A Brunette" as he and his deputy drop by... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Tom Cruise gets honorary Oscar: ‘Making films is not what I do, it is who I am’

Watch Dolly Parton’s speech as she accepts honorary Oscar

Warren Haynes announces 2026 solo shows

‘Weird Al’ Yankovic extends Bigger & Weirder tour into 2026

Fan who accosted Ariana Grande at ‘Wicked: For Good’ Singapore premiere sentenced to jail

Charli XCX releases music video for ‘Wuthering Heights’ song ‘Chains of Love’

Melissa McCarthy, Josh O’Connor and Ariana Grande to host ‘Saturday Night Live’

‘Moana’ called by the sea in trailer for live-action film adaptation

Nicki Minaj to join UN Ambassador Mike Waltz for conversation about Christian persecution in Nigeria

Tucker Wetmore meets the Wild West in new video for ‘Brunette’

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