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In brief: ‘Ella Enchanted’ TV series in development and more

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

Tracee Ellis Ross is set to make her Broadway debut in the Broadway production of Every Brilliant Thing. She will take over the role from Mariska Hargitay, who is also set to make her Broadway debut in the production, taking over for Daniel Radcliffe... Read More.

Security guard at Islamic Center of San Diego hailed as a hero

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

(SAN DIEGO) -- Amin Abdullah, the security guard who was killed along with two others in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday, is being hailed as a hero as police say "his actions were heroic and undoubtedly saved lives."The... Read More.

Marine scientists discover record number of new species

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Marine scientists have discovered a record number of new species living in the depths of the world's oceans over the past year.A total of 1,121 new marine species were discovered in a single year, marking a "significant step" in the research... Read More.

Ebola outbreak sees 131 suspected deaths in DRC, officials say

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- At least 513 suspected cases and 131 suspected deaths have been recorded in the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, officials said Tuesday.Congolese Minister of Public Health Samuel Roger Kamba said during a press briefing in French... Read More.

Tracee Ellis Ross to make Broadway debut in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

Tracee Ellis Ross is headed to Broadway to show off her acting chops, as she has announced she'll be starring in Every Brilliant Thing."She said yes to joy. And now she's saying yes to Broadway," an Instagram post for the... Read More.

Lady Gaga going for Emmy glory with ‘Wednesday’ track

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

Lady Gaga already has a Sports Emmy on her trophy shelf, but now, she's reportedly aiming for a Primetime Emmy as well.Variety reports that Gaga is submitting "The Dead Dance," the song she wrote for the Netflix series Wednesday, for... Read More.

Kennedy Ryan on why ‘Score’ was ‘one of the hardest books [she’s] ever written’

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

Hollywood is calling to Kennedy Ryan, in more ways than one.In addition to a TV show in the works at Peacock and a first-look deal with Universal, the romance author has released the latest book in her Hollywood Renaissance series,... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 5/18/26

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONSpurs 122, Thunder 115NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECanadiens 3, Sabres 2 (East 2nd round, MTL wins series 4-3)MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLBraves 0, Marlins 12Orioles 6, Rays 16Reds 4, Phillies 5Guardians 8, Tigers 2Mets 16, Nationals... Read More.

‘Maybe just for a night, I belong,’ Parker McCollum says, as Ella Langley reveals what brought the tears

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

What does it feel like to be onstage performing at a major event like Sunday's Academy of Country Music Awards? For album of the year winner Parker McCollum, it can be distracting. "I've performed several times at awards shows," he... Read More.

50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ celebrated with spatial audio listening events

Tuesday, May 19 by ABC News

Pink Floyd's classic album Wish You Were Here turned 50 last year, but the milestone continues to be celebrated.The latest event marking the album's anniversary is taking place in London, where the album will be played from start to finish in 360-degree spatial audio... Read More.

Author: ABC News

In brief: ‘Ella Enchanted’ TV series in development and more

Security guard at Islamic Center of San Diego hailed as a hero

Marine scientists discover record number of new species

Ebola outbreak sees 131 suspected deaths in DRC, officials say

Tracee Ellis Ross to make Broadway debut in ‘Every Brilliant Thing’

Lady Gaga going for Emmy glory with ‘Wednesday’ track

Kennedy Ryan on why ‘Score’ was ‘one of the hardest books [she’s] ever written’

Scoreboard roundup — 5/18/26

‘Maybe just for a night, I belong,’ Parker McCollum says, as Ella Langley reveals what brought the tears

50th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ celebrated with spatial audio listening events

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