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Taylor Swift received this unexpected gift from Travis Kelce, he says it’s one of her ‘favorites’

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

Christmas is Thursday, and if you still need a last-minute gift for the special woman in your life, you may want to check out the kitchen appliances aisle. Apparently, it's good enough for Taylor Swift.In the latest edition of Travis Kelce'sRead More.

On This Day, Dec. 24, 1988: Poison landed their only #1 song with ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

On This Day, Dec. 24, 1988 ...Glam rockers Poison landed their first and only #1 song with the power ballad "Every Rose Has Its Thorn."The song, from the band's sophomore album, Open Up and Say ... Ah!, spent three weeks on top of the... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 12/23/25

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONWizards 109, Hornets 126Nets 114, 76ers 106Bulls 126, Hawks 123Pelicans 118, Cavaliers 141Bucks 111, Pacers 94Raptors 112, Heat 91Nuggets 130, Mavericks 131Knicks 104, Timberwolves 115Thunder 110, Spurs 130Lakers 108, Suns 132Grizzlies 137,... Read More.

In brief: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ adds three to cast and more

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

Percy Jackson and the Olympians has added three new actors to its cast. Holt McCallany joins the ensemble of the Disney+ series in season 3 as Atlas. He will appear in a recurring guest role as the pivotal villain and... Read More.

Ukrainian drones attack Moscow, Russia says, as Zelenskyy says Kyiv ready for deal

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that he believes the U.S. "wants to reach a final agreement," to end the war in Ukraine, with Kyiv offering its full backing for a peace deal."We sense that America wants to reach a final... Read More.

Gaza’s Christian community prepares for Christmas amid ceasefire

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

(GAZA and LONDON) -- As Palestinian Christians prepare for their first Christmas without the constant threat of bombardment and attacks after two years of war in Gaza, rare scenes of color, glitter and light can be spotted in a city that is mostly covered... Read More.

Nelly shares his holiday tradition with Ashanti is ‘really just being together’

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

"It's Christmas time again/ Can't wait to hear those sleigh bells ringing," sings Ashanti on her 2003 holiday song "Christmas Time Again." With the holiday falling on Thursday, her husband, Nelly, says the couple is simply looking forward to spending time together, noting that... Read More.

Cody Johnson & family plan to ‘dote on that little boy’ this Christmas

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

It's a very special Christmas at Cody Johnson's house this year, as he and his wife Brandi Johnson celebrate for the first time as a family of five. Jaycee Daniel Johnson arrived Oct. 21, joining 10-year-old Clara Mae Johnson and 8-year-old Cori Johnson."He's perfect.... Read More.

The Year in Music 2025: Bruce Springsteen hits the big screen, celebrates big anniversaries & a whole lot more

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

It was another big year for Bruce Springsteen, which culminated in the New Jersey rocker's life being depicted on the big screen.Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere premiered at the New York Film Festival in September and opened in theaters in October. The Bear's Jeremy... Read More.

In Sweden, it’s a Donald Duck Christmas, says Zara Larsson

Wednesday, December 24 by ABC News

Every country has different Christmas traditions, but Zara Larsson says one of the most beloved traditions in her home country of Sweden involves something very American."Every Christmas [Eve] at 3 p.m., we have Donald Duck's Christmas on TV and you just have to sit... Read More.

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Taylor Swift received this unexpected gift from Travis Kelce, he says it’s one of her ‘favorites’

On This Day, Dec. 24, 1988: Poison landed their only #1 song with ‘Every Rose Has Its Thorn’

Scoreboard roundup — 12/23/25

In brief: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ adds three to cast and more

Ukrainian drones attack Moscow, Russia says, as Zelenskyy says Kyiv ready for deal

Gaza’s Christian community prepares for Christmas amid ceasefire

Nelly shares his holiday tradition with Ashanti is ‘really just being together’

Cody Johnson & family plan to ‘dote on that little boy’ this Christmas

The Year in Music 2025: Bruce Springsteen hits the big screen, celebrates big anniversaries & a whole lot more

In Sweden, it’s a Donald Duck Christmas, says Zara Larsson

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