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Moody Blues’ bassist and vocalist John Lodge dies at age 82

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer John Lodge, bassist and vocalist of the progressive rock band Moody Blues, has passed away at the age of 82.His death was announced on the Moody Blues’ Facebook page, which posted a statement from his... Read More.

Julia Roberts on her ‘complicated and challenging’ ‘After the Hunt’ role

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

Julia Roberts is a college professor at a personal and professional crossroads in Luca Guadagnino's latest film, After the Hunt.The film, which arrives in theaters on Friday, also stars Ayo Edebiri as a star philosophy college student and Andrew Garfield as... Read More.

In brief: ‘Hamnet’ trailer, ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel news, and more

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

Rian Johnson isn't quite finished with detective Benoit Blanc. The director says he would like to continue making Knives Out films despite his two-picture deal with Netflix coming to an end with the upcoming third installment in the series, Wake Up Dead Man. "I’d... Read More.

‘John Candy: I Like Me’ looks back on the life of the iconic comedian

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

For Chris Candy and Jennifer Candy-Sullivan, sifting through old footage of their father for the documentary John Candy: I Like Me felt like detective work.“I didn’t realize that there'd been so many traits, and behaviors and perspectives on how he treated people... Read More.

This grandma and grandpa rock: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on their ‘good-feeling’ debut children’s book

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

Pat Benatar and her husband and musical partner Neil Giraldo have written their first children's book, My Grandma and Grandpa Rock!, which Pat tells ABC Audio was inspired by their eldest granddaughter Stevie Williams' questions about their unusual jobs."She was asking us, like, 'Do you think... Read More.

Beloved March Madness icon Sister Jean dies at 106

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the team chaplain for the Loyola University Chicago basketball team who became a national celebrity during the school's 2018 underdog March Madness run, has died at 106.The university confirmed her death in a statement on social media."This is a tremendous... Read More.

Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia return to court as his deportation saga continues

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(BALTIMORE) -- Attorneys for wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia will be in court in Maryland on Friday for an evidentiary hearing in which government witnesses are expected to testify about the steps taken to remove him from the United States.The hearing comes after U.S. District Judge... Read More.

Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan dissident Maria Machado: ‘Democracy is in retreat’

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado for her work "promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela" and her push to move the country from dictatorship to democracy.Jorgen Watne Frydens, the Nobel Committee chair,... Read More.

Chris Stapleton reschedules Florida shows due to illness

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

Chris Stapleton was set to play Hard Rock Live in Hollywood, Florida, on Friday and Saturday, but he's been forced to postpone those two dates due to illness.On Instagram, Chris wrote, "To all my friends in Hollywood, FL, I am... Read More.

Reba calls out AI ‘nonsense’ in sweet message to Dolly Parton

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

Reba wants everyone to know not to believe what you see online -- including reports of Dolly Parton's health.Specifically, in a new Instagram post, the country icon thanks her pal Dolly for clarifying that she's not at... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Moody Blues’ bassist and vocalist John Lodge dies at age 82

Julia Roberts on her ‘complicated and challenging’ ‘After the Hunt’ role

In brief: ‘Hamnet’ trailer, ‘Ocean’s Eleven’ prequel news, and more

‘John Candy: I Like Me’ looks back on the life of the iconic comedian

This grandma and grandpa rock: Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on their ‘good-feeling’ debut children’s book

Beloved March Madness icon Sister Jean dies at 106

Attorneys for Kilmar Abrego Garcia return to court as his deportation saga continues

Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan dissident Maria Machado: ‘Democracy is in retreat’

Chris Stapleton reschedules Florida shows due to illness

Reba calls out AI ‘nonsense’ in sweet message to Dolly Parton

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