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In brief: Jake Gyllenhaal, Kevin Costner to star in ‘Honeymoon with Harry’ and more

Tuesday, August 19 by ABC News

Apple Original Films has acquired the new sports comedy The Dink. Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar director Josh Greenbaum helmed the film, which stars Jake Johnson as a washed-up tennis pro who, desperate to save his struggling club, decides to get in on the pickleball craze. Ben Stiller produced the film... Read More.

Russia launches largest attack of August on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Tuesday, August 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ukraine's air force reported a major Russian attack on Monday night and into Tuesday morning -- the largest overnight barrage for weeks, coming while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with President Donald Trump and a delegation of European leaders in Washington.The air... Read More.

Stalker sentenced to decades in prison after keeping woman in soundproof bunker

Tuesday, August 19 by ABC News

(NEWS YORK) -- A Michigan man was sentenced to 40 to 60 years in prison for kidnapping and torturing a woman he stalked for more than a decade, in a case that highlighted the potentially devastating impact of stalking.Christopher Thomas, 39, pleaded guilty to... Read More.

Scotty McCreery travels with his own personal ‘hype man,’ his son Avery

Tuesday, August 19 by ABC News

Even though Scotty McCreery's son won't be 3 until October, it's likely an understatement that Avery McCreery is already following in his dad's footsteps."He loves the road. He's got his own bunk on the bus," Scotty tells ABC Audio. "We leave some toys on... Read More.

Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh has a backup plan if band doesn’t get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Tuesday, August 19 by ABC News

Devo has been nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame three times — in 2018, 2021 and 2022 — but has yet to be chosen for induction. But not being selected for the prestigious institution isn’t about to stop the band’s co-founder and lead vocalist Mark... Read More.

‘Oh my God. Travis pulled Taylor Swift’: Watch ‘In Our Chiefs Era’ on ESPN

Tuesday, August 19 by ABC News

If you don't have ESPN+ or Disney+, you can watch episode three of the six-part docuseries The Kingdom Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. Called "In Our Chiefs Era," it focuses on Taylor Swift's impact on the Kansas City... Read More.

Kaitlyn Bristowe, Colton Underwood unpack season 1 of ‘Are You My First?’

Tuesday, August 19 by ABC News

Are You My First?, a dating show about helping single virgins find "the one," is now available to stream on Hulu.Bachelor Nation alums Kaitlyn Bristowe and Colton Underwood host the one-of-a-kind series, which released all of its 10 episodes on Monday.Bristowe said so many of her preconceptions about who... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 8/18/25

Tuesday, August 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLBrewers 7, Cubs 0 (Doubleheader, game 1)Astros 0, Tigers 10Cardinals 8, Marlins 3Blue Jays 2, Pirates 5Mariners 7, Phillies 12Orioles 6, Red Sox 3White Sox 13, Braves 9Rangers 3, Royals 4Brewers 0,... Read More.

Jeezy serves as mentor for Young CEOs program in Atlanta

Tuesday, August 19 by ABC News

Although he's busy on his current tour, Jeezy has carved out time to give back to the youth. Together with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta and Atlanta Housing, he's been pitching in with the 12-week Young CEOs program, serving as a mentor to aspiring entrepreneurs who are... Read More.

Mick Fleetwood makes special appearance at Maui Music and Food Experience

Monday, August 18 by ABC News

Fleetwood Mac founder Mick Fleetwood made a special appearance Saturday night at the second annual Maui Music and Food Experience.The two-day event took place Friday and Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa in Hawaii, with Fleetwood turning up for a Jimi Hendrix tribute during a set... Read More.

Author: ABC News

In brief: Jake Gyllenhaal, Kevin Costner to star in ‘Honeymoon with Harry’ and more

Russia launches largest attack of August on Ukraine after Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Stalker sentenced to decades in prison after keeping woman in soundproof bunker

Scotty McCreery travels with his own personal ‘hype man,’ his son Avery

Devo’s Mark Mothersbaugh has a backup plan if band doesn’t get into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

‘Oh my God. Travis pulled Taylor Swift’: Watch ‘In Our Chiefs Era’ on ESPN

Kaitlyn Bristowe, Colton Underwood unpack season 1 of ‘Are You My First?’

Scoreboard roundup — 8/18/25

Jeezy serves as mentor for Young CEOs program in Atlanta

Mick Fleetwood makes special appearance at Maui Music and Food Experience

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