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In brief: ‘Ballard’ renewed for season 2 at Prime Video and more

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

A documentary about legendary Saturday Night Live writer Jim Downey is headed to Peacock. The streaming service has announced that the film Downey Wrote That will be available to stream on Oct. 17. The documentary will explore his career, including... Read More.

Portland police chief pushes back on White House ‘war zone’ narrative

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- The Portland police chief is disputing President Donald Trump's claim that the Oregon city is a "war zone" that is burning down and "war-ravaged" by protesters and violent criminals, amid legal challenges to the White House's deployment of National Guard troops."No,... Read More.

‘Billboard’ Hot 100: HUNTR/X closing in on Destiny’s Child, Tate McRae scores her biggest debut

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

HUNTR/X may not actually exist, but they're getting close to matching a chart record set by one of the biggest girl groups of all time."Golden," by the KPop Demon Hunters animated female trio, has notched an eighth week at #1 on the Billboard... Read More.

Ridley Scott calls most modern movies ‘s***,’ says he rewatches his own instead

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

Ridley Scott has had enough of modern moviemaking.The director, who has helmed films such as Alien, Blade Runner and Gladiator, recently spoke at the BFI Southbank about his movie and TV-watching habits. Metro reports that Ridley, while in conversation with his son Luke... Read More.

‘What Could Go Right’ is Thomas Rhett’s vision for romance with wife

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

Thomas Rhett gave fans a glimpse inside his romance with his wife, Lauren Akins, in his 2015 smash "Die a Happy Man." On his latest album, About a Woman, he traces the relationship back to its very beginning. Though TR and Lauren had known each... Read More.

Kelly Hansen to play his final Foreigner show: ‘I’ve put in my time’

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

Foreigner frontman Kelly Hansen will play his final show with the band on Saturday in Atlantic City, New Jersey. And it sounds like he’s not totally sure what he’ll do next.“I'm trying not to use the word retirement. I don't even know what that means,” he... Read More.

Cardi B shares how Shakira encouraged her amid Offset split

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

Cardi B has been open about the dark times she experienced in her marriage to Offset, and she credits Shakira for giving her some advice along the way. While on the On Purpose with Jay Shetty podcast, she reflected on how that relationship took a toll on her... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/6/25

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLDodgers 4, Phillies 3 (NLDS - Game 2, LAD lead series 2-0)Cubs 3, Brewers 7 (NLDS - Game 2, MIL leads series 2-0)NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEChiefs 28, Jaguars 31Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio.... Read More.

After 2 years of Israel-Hamas war, a systematic and brutal conflict continues amid glimpses of potential peace

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- As Israel's military prepared last month to launch its ground offensive into Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces published a warning about al-Kawthar Tower, a residential high-rise in the city.Avichay Adraee, the IDF's Arab-language spokesperson, shared on social media a satellite photo... Read More.

Music Notes: Young Thug, Ice Cube and more

Monday, October 6 by ABC News

Young Thug has announced a benefit concert taking place in Atlanta. The Hometown Hero benefit concert is scheduled for Dec. 16 at State Farm Arena. Tickets go on sale Wednesday at 10 a.m. ET on Ticketmaster.com.Ice Cube teams with... Read More.

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In brief: ‘Ballard’ renewed for season 2 at Prime Video and more

Portland police chief pushes back on White House ‘war zone’ narrative

‘Billboard’ Hot 100: HUNTR/X closing in on Destiny’s Child, Tate McRae scores her biggest debut

Ridley Scott calls most modern movies ‘s***,’ says he rewatches his own instead

‘What Could Go Right’ is Thomas Rhett’s vision for romance with wife

Kelly Hansen to play his final Foreigner show: ‘I’ve put in my time’

Cardi B shares how Shakira encouraged her amid Offset split

Scoreboard roundup — 10/6/25

After 2 years of Israel-Hamas war, a systematic and brutal conflict continues amid glimpses of potential peace

Music Notes: Young Thug, Ice Cube and more

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