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Victim in Mark Sanchez altercation ‘thankful to be alive,’ attorney says

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

(INDIANAPOLIS) -- The 69-year-old truck driver who police say was seriously injured during an altercation with former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is "thankful to be alive and is recovering at home with his wife," his attorney said.Sanchez, a Fox Sports color commentator, was initially arrested... Read More.

Texas National Guard headed to Illinois, as Gov. Pritzker calls for end of Trump administration’s ‘authoritarian march’

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- As members of the Texas National Guard boarded a plane on Monday, as state and city leaders in Illinois were holding a news conference asking them to stay away from Chicago.It was not immediately clear when the Guardsmen would arrive in Chicago.... Read More.

On ‘The Tonight Show,’ Taylor Swift talks Super Bowl, Selena’s speech, incommunicado Ed & ‘Wood’

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

Taylor Swift appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and discussed several rumors about herself, including the one about her turning down the Super Bowl because she wanted to own the performance footage. According to Taylor, that's not the reason at all.TaylorRead More.

Rod Stewart is ‘halfway through’ a new album

Tuesday, October 7 by ABC News

Rod Stewart playing halftime at the Super Bowl? He's not interested.Speaking to People, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and soccer fan says the idea of headlining the Super Bowl or World Cup holds no appeal for him because... Read More.

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.

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Victim in Mark Sanchez altercation ‘thankful to be alive,’ attorney says

Texas National Guard headed to Illinois, as Gov. Pritzker calls for end of Trump administration’s ‘authoritarian march’

On ‘The Tonight Show,’ Taylor Swift talks Super Bowl, Selena’s speech, incommunicado Ed & ‘Wood’

Rod Stewart is ‘halfway through’ a new album

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’

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