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In brief: Kelli Giddish returns to Law & Order: SVU, Kountry Wayne lands Prime Video special and more

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

Actress Kelli Giddish, known for her role as Amanda Rollins on Law & Order: SVU, is returning to the long-running show as a series regular for the upcoming 27th season, according to Deadline. The comeback will mark Giddish's 15th year portraying Rollins. She... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/15/25

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONThunder 107, Nuggets 119NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEHurricanes 3, Capitals 1Stars 0, Jets 4MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLNationals 2, Braves 5Twins 4, Orioles 0White Sox 1, Reds 7Rays 8, Blue Jays 3Astros 0, Rangers 1Athletics 2,... Read More.

The Weeknd says Hurry Up Tomorrow director created a safe space for him to be vulnerable

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

The psychological thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow, starring Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye, is in theaters now. While Abel starred in the 2023 HBO series The Idol, this marks the first time that he's carried an entire film by himself. But as director Trey Edward... Read More.

Simple Minds Jim Kerr says band will rise to the occasion on first US tour in almost six years

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

Simple Minds launch their Alive & Kicking tour on Friday, and it marks their first U.S. tour in almost six years.Frontman Jim Kerr tells ABC Audio he’s really looking forward to getting back out in front of American audiences, but there are certainly some pressures... Read More.

Im not the viral guy! Cyndi Lauper and a dance prove it can Happen to Russell Dickerson

Friday, May 16 by ABC News

Sometimes it's hard to figure out what's gonna be a hit. Just ask Russell Dickerson. "'Bones' I thought was the one, right?" he says. "It's like 'Yours' part two. 'Yours' was such a big hit for me. And you just... Read More.

Cassie Ventura testifies on infidelity, moments of jealousy during cross-examination in Sean Combs trial

Thursday, May 15 by ABC News

disturbing.The defense cross-examination of Cassie Ventura in Sean Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial continued Thursday afternoon. The defense continued their strategy of showing messages in an attempt to highlight what the defense contends is Ventura’s willingness, eagerness and agency to participate in "freak off" sex sessions, seeking... Read More.

Woman arrested for stabbing man to death at Florida senior living facility: Police

Thursday, May 15 by ABC News

(JACKSONVILLE, Fla.) -- A 68-year-old woman has been arrested in the fatal stabbing of a man at a senior living facility in Jacksonville, Florida.Carol Carroll was arrested on suspicion of murder after sheriff's deputies responded to Morris Manor Apartments and found 73-year-old Robert Tucker... Read More.

Theres a new slayer in Sunnydale: Buffy reboot announces Ryan Kiera Armstrong in lead role

Thursday, May 15 by ABC News

A tearful Ryan Kiera Armstrong let out an emotional "yes" to Sarah Michelle Gellar's offer to join the Buffy universe as the newest slayer.The sweet exchange was shared to Gellar, Armstrong and Hulu's Instagram accounts Thursday, amid the news Armstrong had been cast in the lead role in the upcoming, untitled Buffy reboot. "From... Read More.

Ed Sheeran previews F1 movie track featuring John Mayer and Dave Grohl

Thursday, May 15 by ABC News

Ed Sheeran loves to collaborate, and he picked some pretty big names to work with on his upcoming soundtrack song.It was previously announced that Ed would have a song called "Drive" featured on F1 The Album, the companion to the upcoming Brad Pitt film F1, about a washed-up Formula 1... Read More.

Lady Gaga gives mini-concert at YouTube upfront presentation in NYC

Thursday, May 15 by ABC News

YouTube's upfront presentation in New York Wednesday — during which advertisers are shown previews of upcoming programming — ended with a Lady Gaga concert.Variety reports that at the event at Lincoln Center, called Brandcast, Gaga did a five-song set that included "Shallow," plus four tracks from Mayhem:... Read More.

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In brief: Kelli Giddish returns to Law & Order: SVU, Kountry Wayne lands Prime Video special and more

Scoreboard roundup — 5/15/25

The Weeknd says Hurry Up Tomorrow director created a safe space for him to be vulnerable

Simple Minds Jim Kerr says band will rise to the occasion on first US tour in almost six years

Im not the viral guy! Cyndi Lauper and a dance prove it can Happen to Russell Dickerson

Cassie Ventura testifies on infidelity, moments of jealousy during cross-examination in Sean Combs trial

Woman arrested for stabbing man to death at Florida senior living facility: Police

Theres a new slayer in Sunnydale: Buffy reboot announces Ryan Kiera Armstrong in lead role

Ed Sheeran previews F1 movie track featuring John Mayer and Dave Grohl

Lady Gaga gives mini-concert at YouTube upfront presentation in NYC

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