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Pope Leo XIV: How his views compare to those of Pope Francis

Friday, May 9 by ABC News

(ROME) -- Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as Pope Francis' successor on Thursday, taking the papal name Leo XIV. The world is wondering how the first American pope compares to his predecessor.In his first public remarks, Pope Leo XIV called for unity."We have to... Read More.

Lainey + Ella prove the girls are kicking down some barn doors at the 60th ACMs

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

The Academy of Country Music Awards looked both forward and backward during a 60th anniversary show that celebrated six decades of the music of Nashville.Eighteen-time host Reba McEntire set the show in motion with a monster 12-minute medley of ACM songs of the year,... Read More.

60th Academy of Country Music Awards: The winners

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

The ACMs celebrated six decades of music Thursday, May 8, at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, with Reba McEntire presiding over the evening. Here's the complete rundown of the winners:Entertainer of the yearLainey WilsonFemale artist of the yearLainey WilsonMale artist of the yearChris... Read More.

Pope Leo XIV reactions: Americans, global leaders cheer for Chicago native

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

(VATICAN CITY, ITALY) -- Americans and world leaders are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost.The 69-year-old, who hails from Chicago, is the first pope from the United States.President Donald Trump congratulated Pope... Read More.

Trump eying Fox News host Jeanine Pirro for top prosecutor in DC

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is strongly considering installing Fox News host and former prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.The potential selection comes as Trump told reporters in the Oval Office... Read More.

Charlize Theron stars in official trailer for The Old Guard 2

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

Charlize Theron is back as warrior Andy in the official trailer for The Old Guard 2.The trailer for the sequel arrives almost five years after the original The Old Guard film released on Netflix in 2020. It follows Andy and her team of... Read More.

Music notes: Sabrina Carpenter, 5SOS Calum Hood and more

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

Sabrina Carpenter is unbothered by people who didn’t like her Met Gala outfit. Replying to a post on social platform X that criticized the Louis Vuitton look and outlined what she could have done better, the singer jokingly wrote, “damn i f***** up.”Meanwhile, after Sabrina posted a... Read More.

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon thinks The Rolling Stones should retire

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon aka Johnny Rotten thinks The Rolling Stones should call it quits after all these years.Lydon announced his own retirement after his wife Nora’s death in 2023 after a battle with Alzheimer's, but changed his mind and now has dates... Read More.

What Hurts the Most? It might be if Backstreet Boys dont dance during their performance with Rascal Flatts

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

During Thursday night's 60th Academy of Country Music Awards, Rascal Flatts will team up with Backstreet Boys to do a new version of "What Hurts the Most," a song BSB almost recorded themselves nearly 20 years ago."They were pitched that song way back in the day, and... Read More.

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will come to theaters in 2027

Thursday, May 8 by ABC News

Gollum is coming back to movie screens in time for Christmas 2027.According to Variety, Warner Bros. Pictures has announced that The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will arrive in movie theaters on Dec. 17, 2027.Andy Serkis, who has played Gollum... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Pope Leo XIV: How his views compare to those of Pope Francis

Lainey + Ella prove the girls are kicking down some barn doors at the 60th ACMs

60th Academy of Country Music Awards: The winners

Pope Leo XIV reactions: Americans, global leaders cheer for Chicago native

Trump eying Fox News host Jeanine Pirro for top prosecutor in DC

Charlize Theron stars in official trailer for The Old Guard 2

Music notes: Sabrina Carpenter, 5SOS Calum Hood and more

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon thinks The Rolling Stones should retire

What Hurts the Most? It might be if Backstreet Boys dont dance during their performance with Rascal Flatts

The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum will come to theaters in 2027

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