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Doechii reacts to critics following Met Gala outburst

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

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... Read More.

What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- The Catholic Church has a new pope.American Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the 267th pontiff. He has chosen the name Leo XIV, a senior cardinal deacon announced.The 69-year-old Chicago native is the first American pope and is seen as... Read More.

Plans for new air traffic control system unveiled by transportation secretary

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

(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a new air traffic control system were announced Thursday by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy amid a spotlight on the out-of-date ATC system and the air traffic controller shortage.The Transportation Department said in a statement the current ATC system is... Read More.

Dakota Johnson romances Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans in new Materialists trailer

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

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... Read More.

The battle is on for winningest ACM group of all time, and the trophy could be headed to Odies

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

Has Old Dominion ever been in the running for ACM group of the year and not won? Well, it turns out, they're not sure. "Maybe the first year that we won new artist," Geoff Sprung offers as they try to figure it out."We won new group... Read More.

ICYMI: Jhené Aiko, DDG, Chris Brown and more

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

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... Read More.

Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pope

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY) -- The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday, signaling that the 133 cardinals working inside had reached a two-thirds majority to elect a new pope for the Catholic Church.American cardinal Robert Prevost was announced... Read More.

Abrego Garcias lawyers say theyre still in the dark about governments efforts to facilitate his return

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

(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... Read More.

Yellowstone spinoff Y: Marshals coming to CBS

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

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... Read More.

Lorde announces Ultrasound tour supporting upcoming Virgin album

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

Lorde has announced a tour in support of her upcoming album, Virgin.The worldwide trek, dubbed the Ultrasound tour, launches Sept. 17 in Austin, Texas. The U.S. leg will conclude Oct. 22 in Seattle, followed by a trip to Europe beginning in November.You can sign up... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Doechii reacts to critics following Met Gala outburst

What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope

Plans for new air traffic control system unveiled by transportation secretary

Dakota Johnson romances Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans in new Materialists trailer

ICYMI: Jhené Aiko, DDG, Chris Brown and more

Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pope

Abrego Garcias lawyers say theyre still in the dark about governments efforts to facilitate his return

Yellowstone spinoff Y: Marshals coming to CBS

Lorde announces Ultrasound tour supporting upcoming Virgin album

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