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USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier headed from Caribbean to Middle East: Officials

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group is expected to leave the Caribbean and head towards the Middle East in the coming days, according to three U.S. officials.The deployment of the Ford and the three destroyers accompanying it will mean... Read More.

The real genius behind the Backstreet Boys’ Sphere Las Vegas residency? AJ’s wife

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

Barring any last-minute extension announcements, Backstreet Boys are scheduled to wrap up their super-successful Into the Millennium residency show at Sphere Las Vegas on Sunday. And now it can be told: AJ McLean says we owe the entire concept for the residency to his... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 2/12/26

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONBucks 110, Thunder 93Trail Blazers 135, Jazz 119Mavericks 104, Lakers 124Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Kelly Rowland and Method Man talk ‘Relationship Goals,’ choose songs for Valentine’s Day playlist

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

(SPOILER ALERT) Kelly Rowland and Method Man both have quite the catalogs, but when it comes to picking a song for a Valentine's Day playlist, neither choose their own hits.Kelly, known for her solo work and as a member of Destiny's Child, chose Snoh... Read More.

James Taylor, The Doobie Brothers contribute signed guitars to Gibson Gives charity auction

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

Guitars autographed by James Taylor and The Doobie Brothers are up for grabs as part of Gibson Gives' upcoming benefit auction, hosted by Julien's Auctions.Other artists who've donated signed guitars include Judas Priest, Alice Cooper, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Willie Nelson, Halestorm, Live, Collective Soul... Read More.

Chris Hemsworth says he and Mark Ruffalo brought ‘Thor and Hulk energy’ to ‘Crime 101’

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

Chris Hemsworth plays a game of cat and mouse with Mark Ruffalo in Crime 101.The Bart Layton-directed film, which premieres exclusively in theaters globally on Friday, follows a jewel thief (Hemsworth) whose heists along the 101 freeway in Southern California capture the attention of... Read More.

From ‘Die a Happy Man’ to ‘Ain’t a Bad Life,’ Thomas Rhett writes a dad’s guide to Valentine’s Day

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

It's quite possible Thomas Rhett gave his wife, Lauren Akins, the best Valentine's Day gift ever when he wrote "Die a Happy Man," going on to capture their romance in the accompanying music video. The appeal was undeniable, as the... Read More.

Debbie Harry pays tribute to early Blondie bassist Fred Smith

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

Debbie Harry has paid tribute to late Television bassist Fred Smith, who played in an early incarnation of the band that went on to become Blondie.Smith passed away Feb. 5 at the age of 77.Sharing a black-and-white photo of the early band playing at... Read More.

Taylor Swift congratulates Olympian Breezy Johnson on engagement

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

What's the surest way to get Taylor Swift to notice that you just got engaged? Use her lyrics in your engagement announcement. Oh, and be a famous Olympic athlete.Olympic downhill skier Breezy Johnson was proposed to by her boyfriend, Connor Watkins, after she crashed... Read More.

BTS concerts to hit theaters worldwide in April

Friday, February 13 by ABC News

As part of the promotion for their new album ARIRANG, BTS is coming to a theater near you this spring.BTS WORLD TOUR 'ARIRANG' LIVE VIEWING will allow fans to watch the BTS tour kickoff in Goyang, South Korea, on April 11 and their show... Read More.

Author: ABC News

USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier headed from Caribbean to Middle East: Officials

The real genius behind the Backstreet Boys’ Sphere Las Vegas residency? AJ’s wife

Scoreboard roundup — 2/12/26

Kelly Rowland and Method Man talk ‘Relationship Goals,’ choose songs for Valentine’s Day playlist

James Taylor, The Doobie Brothers contribute signed guitars to Gibson Gives charity auction

Chris Hemsworth says he and Mark Ruffalo brought ‘Thor and Hulk energy’ to ‘Crime 101’

From ‘Die a Happy Man’ to ‘Ain’t a Bad Life,’ Thomas Rhett writes a dad’s guide to Valentine’s Day

Debbie Harry pays tribute to early Blondie bassist Fred Smith

Taylor Swift congratulates Olympian Breezy Johnson on engagement

BTS concerts to hit theaters worldwide in April

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