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The Whos opening acts for farewell tour: Billy Idol, Billy Bob Thornton & more

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

The Who has announced who'll be opening up for them on The Song Is Over tour.The eclectic lineup of special guests who'll appear on various dates include Billy Idol, Candlebox, Billy Bob Thornton -- yes, that Billy Bob Thornton -- and his band The Boxmasters, Booker T.... Read More.

After crediting him with his success, The Weeknd finally meets Tom Cruise

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

The Weeknd appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon May 15 and spoke about what a huge Tom Cruise fan he was, but said he'd never met the actor. Well, that changed just days later, when the singer met Cruise at the premiere of Mission:... Read More.

Family of Hamas hostage Edan Alexander recall dramatic Gaza release

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Edan Alexander -- the American-Israeli hostage freed from Gaza last week -- was "weak and exhausted" upon his dramatic release, his mother Yael told ABC News, recalling her son's first moments of freedom after 584 days as a Hamas captive."I was screaming... Read More.

Strongest in the broken places: Joe and Jill Biden say thanks amid cancer diagnosis

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Joe and Jill Biden said on Monday they were thankful for the "love and support" they've received since the former president's office announced his cancer diagnosis on Sunday."Cancer touches us all," the couple said in a post on Joe Biden's social media account.... Read More.

In brief: The Simpsons gets a new voice actor, Fortnite uses AI for James Earl Jones voice and more

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

The Simpsons is getting a bit of refresh with the addition of a new actor. Entertainment Weekly reports singer Kelly Macleod will now voice Milhouse Van Houten, the blue-haired best friend of Bart Simpson. The update comes after Pamela Hayden, who voiced Milhouse for 35... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/18/25

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONThunder 125, Nuggets 93NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEPanthers 6, Maple Leafs 1MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLAstros 4, Rangers 3Braves 10, Red Sox 4Pirates 0, Phillies 1Nationals 10, Orioles 4Tigers 3, Blue Jays 2Guardians 1, Reds 3Rays... Read More.

New Jersey transit strike: Tentative deal reached, trains will resume operation

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

A tentative agreement has been reached to end New Jersey's first statewide transit strike in more than 40 years, according to the union representing the engineers and train operators.Trains are set to resume operations on Tuesday, according to NJ Transit. The union had previously... Read More.

Final Destination: Bloodlines scares its way to $51 million debut

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

Final Destination: Bloodlines had a bloody good weekend at the box office, taking the number one spot with a $51 million haul.It’s the sixth installment of the horror movie franchise, which sees a group of characters survive a near-death experience and then contend with... Read More.

Backstreet Boys working on amazing content for Sphere Las Vegas 300-foot screen

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

On July 11 Backstreet Boys will become the first pop act to headline the Sphere Las Vegas, as they kick off their Into The Millennium residency show. In addition to the hits and a full performance of the group's bestselling album, Millennium, fans can expect eye-popping visuals to be... Read More.

Happy birthday, Pete Townshend: The Who legend turns 80

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

Roger Daltrey is no longer the only octogenarian in The Who. Pete Townshend is celebrating his 80th birthday on Monday, and while age may have slowed him down a bit, it hasn’t stopped him from rocking.It’s been 60 years since Townshend and his bandmates — Daltrey, John Entwistle and Keith... Read More.

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The Whos opening acts for farewell tour: Billy Idol, Billy Bob Thornton & more

After crediting him with his success, The Weeknd finally meets Tom Cruise

Family of Hamas hostage Edan Alexander recall dramatic Gaza release

Strongest in the broken places: Joe and Jill Biden say thanks amid cancer diagnosis

In brief: The Simpsons gets a new voice actor, Fortnite uses AI for James Earl Jones voice and more

Scoreboard roundup — 5/18/25

New Jersey transit strike: Tentative deal reached, trains will resume operation

Final Destination: Bloodlines scares its way to $51 million debut

Backstreet Boys working on amazing content for Sphere Las Vegas 300-foot screen

Happy birthday, Pete Townshend: The Who legend turns 80

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