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Ariana Grande’s ‘SNL’ episode with Cher is most-watched in over a year

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

The combination of host Ariana Grande, musical guest Cher and departing cast member Bowen Yang proved to be a ratings winner for Saturday Night Live.According to Variety, the Dec. 20 installment of the show, which also marked Yang's final appearance,... Read More.

Ian Anderson pays tribute to Jethro Tull founding member Mick Abrahams

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson is paying tribute to the band's original guitarist Mick Abrahams, who passed away Dec. 19 at the age of 82.In a post on the band's website, Anderson wrote that it was "with great sadness" that he... Read More.

Watch Celine Dion act out a scene from Jim Carrey’s ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ in full Grinch costume

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

We bet you didn't have Celine Dion impersonating The Grinch on your holiday bingo card.On Wednesday, the Canadian diva posted a video on Instagram showing herself dressed as the Grinch - complete with a Santa suit - sitting by a... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Hip-hop and R&B legacy acts hit the road

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

Out with the old and in with the new didn't apply in 2025. While rising stars like Leon Thomas, Doechii and Mariah the Scientist continued to break through, a wave of legacy artists launched tours that celebrated decades of music and brought together fans... Read More.

Flash flood, thunderstorm alerts in effect for California with heavy rain expected to last days

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- More than 41 million Americans across California, southern Nevada and northwest Arizona are under flood watches on Wednesday amid a rare, high risk for excessive rainfall and flooding.This includes major metros like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, California, San Diego and... Read More.

The Zombies announce dates for third annual Begin Here festival

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

The Zombies have announced the dates for their third annual Begin Here festival. The 2026 event, which takes place in their hometown of St. Albans, U.K., will run from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1.The Begin Here festival, which launched in... Read More.

Teddy Swims about to ‘roll out the red carpet’ for his son’s first Christmas

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

Teddy Swims is celebrating Christmas this year as a first-time dad, and he says his baby son, whose name he hasn't revealed, is going to make the holiday special for him and his partner, Raiche Wright."Oh yeah!" Teddy said when... Read More.

1 nursing home resident, 1 employee killed in fire, explosion; cause under investigation

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

(BRISTOL, Pa.) -- An explosion and fire at a Pennsylvania nursing home killed two women -- one resident and one employee -- and wounded 20 other people, officials said.The "catastrophic" incident -- possibly caused by a gas leak -- unfolded Tuesday afternoon... Read More.

FDA issues recall for frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with cesium-137

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The FDA has announced a recall of frozen raw shrimp due to potential exposure to the radioactive isotope cesium-137.The FDA says about 83,800 bags of frozen raw shrimp imported from Indonesia are being recalled after the products may have... Read More.

Ukrainian soldiers battle to stabilize southern front amid latest peace push

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia's offensive campaign in eastern and southern Ukraine has been grinding on throughout 2025, with much of the fighting of the last 12 months focused on devastated cities in the eastern Donetsk and northeastern Kharkiv regions.But in September, Russian forces began a... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Ariana Grande’s ‘SNL’ episode with Cher is most-watched in over a year

Ian Anderson pays tribute to Jethro Tull founding member Mick Abrahams

Watch Celine Dion act out a scene from Jim Carrey’s ‘How The Grinch Stole Christmas’ in full Grinch costume

The Year in Music 2025: Hip-hop and R&B legacy acts hit the road

Flash flood, thunderstorm alerts in effect for California with heavy rain expected to last days

The Zombies announce dates for third annual Begin Here festival

Teddy Swims about to ‘roll out the red carpet’ for his son’s first Christmas

1 nursing home resident, 1 employee killed in fire, explosion; cause under investigation

FDA issues recall for frozen shrimp that may be contaminated with cesium-137

Ukrainian soldiers battle to stabilize southern front amid latest peace push

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