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Dwayne Johnson was scared to play Mike Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Dwayne Johnson is opening up about his fears in taking on a more dramatic role.The actor plays two-time UFC heavyweight champion Mike Kerr in Benny Safdie's upcoming film The Smashing Machine, and he recently told Vanity Fair he was scared to take on the role.“It was very real. I had not... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/25/25

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLRed Sox 4, Orioles 3Braves 1, Marlins 2Rays 9, Guardians 0Nationals 5, Yankees 10Twins 4, Blue Jays 10Phillies 3, Mets 13Diamondbacks 5, Brewers 7Royals 0, White Sox 7Pirates 6, Cardinals 7Angels 4,... Read More.

Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin as Russia’s strikes on Ukraine continue despite peace push

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- President Donald Trump again on Monday expressed frustration with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as Russian strikes on Ukraine continued despite White House efforts to broker a peace deal between the warring neighbors."Every conversation I have with him is a good conversation," the... Read More.

Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks, says Iran’s ambassador will be expelled

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Australian officials on Tuesday said they would expel Iran's ambassador after accusing Tehran of directing antisemitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne last year.Australia's intelligence agency, ASIO, said it determined Iran was behind attacks on Lewis' Continental Kitchen in Sydney on Oct. 20... Read More.

Kevin Fredericks says the ‘stakes are bigger and better’ in ‘Churchy’ season 2

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Kevin Fredericks' BET+ series Churchy is back, continuing the story of Corey Carr Jr. on his ministry journey. Corey spent the first season on a mission to become a pastor, which becomes his reality in season 2. The new position comes with a "bigger and better" storyline, in which fans can get... Read More.

Keith Urban offers you a ‘Straight Line’ into his live show

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Keith Urban's 2024 album, HIGH, starts with a short tidbit titled "Blue Sky," which finds the Aussie superstar seeming to wake up and utter the phrase, "Just give me some blue sky, please."From there, the record launches into his latest hit, "Straight Line," chosen... Read More.

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin shows leave fans ‘in tears’

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

Jason Bonham recently added more dates to his tour celebrating the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s Physical Graffiti, and he’s bound to have fans of all ages coming out to his shows.The rocker tells ABC Audio he’s seen “three generations of people” at his concerts, some of whom have personal... Read More.

Post-‘American Idol,’ Haven Madison builds her ‘Castle’ on the radio: ‘This is unbelievable’

Tuesday, August 26 by ABC News

It's an established fact that you don't have to win American Idol to be a star, and Haven Madison's just the latest example. She made it to Idol's top eight in 2023, and now her song "Castle," one of three singles she's released... Read More.

Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres denies he’s retiring

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Tommy used to work on the docks, but Tico Torres is still drumming in Bon Jovi. Torres has taken to Bon Jovi's Instagram to deny apparent reports that claimed he'd retired from the "Livin' on a Prayer" band."I'm here to dispel a lot of rumors that... Read More.

Cardi B shares feelings about divorce: ‘There is no love there’

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Cardi B says her split from husband Offset feels like a "reset" — but not in a good way.Speaking to Apple Music's Zane Lowe, Cardi says being single at this point in her life feels like being a high school graduate who suddenly has... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Dwayne Johnson was scared to play Mike Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’

Scoreboard roundup — 8/25/25

Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin as Russia’s strikes on Ukraine continue despite peace push

Australia accuses Iran of directing antisemitic attacks, says Iran’s ambassador will be expelled

Kevin Fredericks says the ‘stakes are bigger and better’ in ‘Churchy’ season 2

Keith Urban offers you a ‘Straight Line’ into his live show

Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin shows leave fans ‘in tears’

Post-‘American Idol,’ Haven Madison builds her ‘Castle’ on the radio: ‘This is unbelievable’

Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres denies he’s retiring

Cardi B shares feelings about divorce: ‘There is no love there’

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