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Horror makes a killing: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ take #1 and #2 at box office

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

The horror genre scared up big numbers at the box office this weekend.A24's Backrooms, directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, took the #1 spot with $81.5 million. In addition to beating box office expectations, the film broke all kinds of records.According... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/31/26

Monday, June 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLBlue Jays 5, Orioles 9Twins 3, Pirates 9Padres 2, Nationals 4Angels 2, Rays 5Braves 4, Reds 6Red Sox 9, Guardians 4Marlins 1, Mets 10Tigers 1, White Sox 2Brewers 2, Astros 0Royals 3,... Read More.

Family visitations to resume at New Jersey immigration detention center following violent protests

Sunday, May 31 by ABC News

(NEWARK, N.J.) -- Family visitation hours are set to resume on Sunday at the Delaney Hall Immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, following violent clashes between protesters and police that prompted arrests and a mandatory curfew around the facility, according to the state's... Read More.

Charlie Puth duets with Simon & Garfunkel’s Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon at Madison Square Concert

Saturday, May 30 by ABC News

In his online role as "Professor Puth," Charlie Puth is usually the teacher, but Friday night at New York's Madison Square Garden, he was the pupil.Charlie brought out Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Art Garfunkel -- who with Paul... Read More.

Music Notes: Megan Thee Stallion, Kehlani and more

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

Megan Thee Stallion debuted the latest drop from her Hot Girl Summer swimwear line Thursday during the 2026 Paraiso Miami Swim Week. She closed the show in a brown-and-white swirl-patterned one-piece, which she wore with a sleek high ponytail.Days after celebrating his Sept. 14... Read More.

Kansas, Steve Hackett, Asia playing 2027 Cruise to the Edge concert cruise

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

Kansas, former Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett and Asia are among the artists performing on the 2027 Cruise to the Edge.The prog-themed concert cruise sets sail from Miami on April 2 and will make stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, as well as Harvest... Read More.

‘Who’s your favorite Beatle?’ Paul McCartney goes on a ‘Chicken Shop Date’

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

Paul McCartney has submitted himself to the experience of Chicken Shop Date, and the results are now available to watch on YouTube.In the YouTube series, host Amelia Dimoldenberg eats fried chicken and fries while Sir Paul munches on vegan chicken... Read More.

Judge rules detained pregnant woman and son cannot spend another night at Dulles Airport

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge ordered on Friday that a pregnant woman and her 4-year-old son from Ghana cannot spend another night at a Washington, D.C.-area airport where they have been detained for more than a week.Anabella Gyasi arrived at Dulles International Airport... Read More.

Olivia Dean ties Alex Warren for UK chart record thanks to Sam Fender duet

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

Olivia Dean's duet with Sam Fender, "Rein Me In" - which just made Spotify's list of "songs of the summer" contenders - has tied a chart record set last year by Alex Warren.The song has notched... Read More.

Olivia Rodrigo Fan Day set for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

Olivia Rodrigo isn't yet in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but she has participated in a few of its induction ceremonies. Now, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has arranged an entire day just for Liv's fans.To celebrate the release... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Horror makes a killing: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ take #1 and #2 at box office

Scoreboard roundup — 5/31/26

Family visitations to resume at New Jersey immigration detention center following violent protests

Charlie Puth duets with Simon & Garfunkel’s Art Garfunkel, Jimmy Fallon at Madison Square Concert

Music Notes: Megan Thee Stallion, Kehlani and more

Kansas, Steve Hackett, Asia playing 2027 Cruise to the Edge concert cruise

‘Who’s your favorite Beatle?’ Paul McCartney goes on a ‘Chicken Shop Date’

Judge rules detained pregnant woman and son cannot spend another night at Dulles Airport

Olivia Dean ties Alex Warren for UK chart record thanks to Sam Fender duet

Olivia Rodrigo Fan Day set for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

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