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Children and staff reportedly abducted in latest attack on Nigerian school

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

(MAIDUGURI, Nigeria and LONDON) -- An unknown number of students and staff were kidnapped by unidentified gunmen in an attack on a Catholic boarding school in western Nigeria early Friday, authorities said.The incident occurred before dawn, around 2 a.m. local time, at St. Mary's... Read More.

In brief: ‘Landman’ streaming views, ‘Hoppers’ trailer, and more

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

The second season premiere of Landman did big numbers for Paramount+. According to the network, the premiere had over 9.2 million streaming views in its first two days, making it the most-watched premiere for any original series on Paramount+. Season... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 11/20/25

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONClippers 101, Magic 129Kings 96, Grizzlies 13776ers 123, Bucks 114Hawks 126, Spurs 135NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBlue Jackets 3, Maple Leafs 2Capitals 8, Canadiens 4Islanders 5, Red Wings 0Devils 0, Panthers 1Blues 2, Flyers... Read More.

Adrienne Walker says Shanti ‘Showstopper’ has always been the ambitious drug player we see in ‘Force’

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

Shanti "Showstopper" Page has come a long way since she was introduced as a disciplined boxer on Power Book IV: Force. She's now working alongside boyfriend Jenard Sampson to take over the Chicago drug game, revealing an ambitious and fearless side of Adrienne Walker's... Read More.

Pop success with JoBros? It could ‘Happen to’ Russell Dickerson

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

Russell Dickerson has his biggest pop hit yet with "Happen to Me," thanks to it going viral on TikTok. Russell says he's not sure why, but he's just riding the wave."I always just want to do big things. ... We're just following the song,... Read More.

New book celebrates 60 years of The Grateful Dead

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

The 60-year legacy of the Grateful Dead is being celebrated in a new book.The music magazine Relix, which started in 1974 as a handmade newsletter aimed at connecting people who recorded Grateful Dead music, is set to release 60 Years of The Grateful Dead... Read More.

25 years on, does Backstreet Boys’ ‘Black & Blue’ still hold up? AJ McLean says yes

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

In the midst of Backstreet Boys celebrating the 25th anniversary of their album Millennium with their Sphere Las Vegas residency, another one of their albums has also turned 25.Black & Blue, the group's fourth album, was released Nov. 21, 2000. It sold 1.5... Read More.

Brendan Fraser says ‘Rental Family’ is about eradicating loneliness

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

Brendan Fraser stars as an actor struggling to find his purpose in Rental Family.When he lands an unusual gig playing stand-in roles for real-life strangers, Fraser's character, Phillip, finds himself forming genuine connections with his clients. It's an original, feel-good... Read More.

The Paley Museum to hold special screening of ‘The Beatles Anthology episode 1’

Thursday, November 20 by ABC News

The Paley Museum in New York has announced a special screening of the first episode of The Beatles Anthology, the '90s docuseries that is being rereleased on Disney+.The Anthology: Episode One screening will take place Dec. 2 at 6:30 p.m. ET. It will be... Read More.

Deon Cole to return as host for 57th NAACP Image Awards

Thursday, November 20 by ABC News

Deon Cole is coming back for another NAACP Image Awards. He'll be taking on hosting duties at the 57th annual show."BET is honored to continue our longstanding partnership with the NAACP to bring the Image Awards to the world in a way that uplifts... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Children and staff reportedly abducted in latest attack on Nigerian school

In brief: ‘Landman’ streaming views, ‘Hoppers’ trailer, and more

Scoreboard roundup — 11/20/25

Adrienne Walker says Shanti ‘Showstopper’ has always been the ambitious drug player we see in ‘Force’

Pop success with JoBros? It could ‘Happen to’ Russell Dickerson

New book celebrates 60 years of The Grateful Dead

25 years on, does Backstreet Boys’ ‘Black & Blue’ still hold up? AJ McLean says yes

Brendan Fraser says ‘Rental Family’ is about eradicating loneliness

The Paley Museum to hold special screening of ‘The Beatles Anthology episode 1’

Deon Cole to return as host for 57th NAACP Image Awards

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