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Des Moines school district says it will pursue legal action against consulting firm after superintendent detained by ICE

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

(DES MOINES, Iowa) -- The Des Moines Public Schools board announced Friday it intends to pursue legal action against a consulting firm it hired in 2023 to conduct a search for a new superintendent, claiming the firm failed to "properly vet candidates" after the... Read More.

ICYMI: Leon Thomas, Young Thug and Bryson Tiller

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

Leon Thomas has released "Just How You Are," the lead single to his project Pholks. “If you know you had my heart/ Could never finish what you started/ You love to pick my world apart/ But that’s just how you are," he sings. Pholks "isn’t just... Read More.

Eric Church to give commencement address at UNC Chapel Hill

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

Eric Church will deliver the 2026 spring commencement address at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “Being asked to be the Commencement speaker at North Carolina is one of the greatest honors I’ve ever had," he says. "Being a Tar Heel ‘born, bred,... Read More.

Lady Gaga hopes her next starring role will be ‘mom’

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

Lady Gaga seems to be ready for her next big role — but it's not in a movie or a TV show.While appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Thursday night, the talk show host asked Gaga if she'd... Read More.

During UK press tour, Taylor Swift talks engagement, Ed Sheeran singing at her wedding and more

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

Taylor Swift launched her new era with a round of interviews in the U.K., sharing her first public thoughts on her engagement to Travis Kelce.People reports that while appearing on Friday's episode of the BBC's The Graham Norton Show, Taylor raved about... Read More.

Netflix releases ‘Famous Last Words’ episode featuring the late Jane Goodall

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

Netflix has released the first episode of the docuseries Famous Last Words, featuring one of the last interviews with famed primatologist Jane Goodall, who died this week at age 91.The series features interviews with cultural figures who reflect on their legacy with... Read More.

On This Day, Oct. 3, 1980: The Police releases their third studio album ‘Zenyattà Mondatta’

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

On This Day, Oct. 3, 1990…The Police released their third studio album, Zenyattà Mondatta, which peaked at #5 on the U.S. charts, making it the band’s highest charting album in the U.S. at that time.The album produced two hit singles, “Don’t Stand So Close to Me”... Read More.

Bruce Springsteen recalls his first and only karaoke experience

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

You’d think folks would be excited to see Bruce Springsteen taking part in some karaoke, but apparently that just wasn’t the case.Springsteen appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Thursday, where he shared the story of his first and only karaoke experience, noting it... Read More.

Actress Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli separate after nearly 28 years of marriage

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

Actress Lori Loughlin and Mossimo Giannulli have separated, a rep for Loughlin has confirmed to ABC's Good Morning America.Loughlin, who is known for her role as Aunt Becky on Full House, married Giannulli, a fashion designer, in November 1997.They share two children: Olivia Jade Giannulli, 26, and Isabella Rose Giannulli,... Read More.

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

Friday, October 3 by ABC News

Ready, set, binge! Here's a look at some of the new movies and TV shows coming to theaters and streaming services this weekend:HuluChad Powers: Glen Powell stars in the new series about a football quarterback who reinvents himself.Prime VideoRead More.

Author: ABC News

Des Moines school district says it will pursue legal action against consulting firm after superintendent detained by ICE

ICYMI: Leon Thomas, Young Thug and Bryson Tiller

Eric Church to give commencement address at UNC Chapel Hill

Lady Gaga hopes her next starring role will be ‘mom’

During UK press tour, Taylor Swift talks engagement, Ed Sheeran singing at her wedding and more

Netflix releases ‘Famous Last Words’ episode featuring the late Jane Goodall

On This Day, Oct. 3, 1980: The Police releases their third studio album ‘Zenyattà Mondatta’

Bruce Springsteen recalls his first and only karaoke experience

Actress Lori Loughlin, Mossimo Giannulli separate after nearly 28 years of marriage

Weekend Watchlist: What’s new in theaters, on streaming

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