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‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’ airing Nov. 6

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Wicked: For Good doesn't hit theaters until Nov. 21, but you'll be able to see the movie's stars performing several weeks before that.Wicked: One Wonderful Night, an NBC special featuring performances from stars Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, as well as some of the other... Read More.

Mom arrested after leaving newborn at Manhattan subway station: Police

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The mother of a newborn baby found abandoned at a Midtown Manhattan subway station has been arrested, police said.Assa Diawara, 30, was taken into custody early Wednesday in Queens on charges of abandonment of a child and endangering the welfare of a... Read More.

Mattel introduces second Stevie Nicks Barbie

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Stevie Nicks' first Barbie doll was so popular that Mattel is back with another one.The original Stevie Barbie, inspired by her Fleetwood Mac-era Rumours look, was released in 2023 and quickly sold out. Mattel has now released a second doll, inspired by her 1981 solo debut, Bella Donna.In an interview with... Read More.

In brief: ‘Shrinking’ season 3 release date and more

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Sit yourself back on the couch for more Shrinking. Season 3 of the Apple TV show will return on Jan. 28, 2026, with a one-hour premiere, with new episodes debuting weekly every Wednesday until April 8. Shrinking stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford as therapist... Read More.

Person arrested after driving into barricade near White House: Secret Service

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A person has been arrested after driving his car into a security gate near the White House on Tuesday night, the U.S. Secret Service said.It happened at about 10:37 p.m. at a security gate at 17th and E streets southwest of the... Read More.

Louvre Museum reopens after heist, as director set to testify to French lawmakers

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- The Louvre Museum opened its doors at 9 a.m. on Wednesday morning in Paris -- the first time it has welcomed the public since Sunday’s robbery.Meanwhile, the Louvre’s director, Laurence des Cars, is set to make a much-anticipated appearance in front of... Read More.

Russian aerial strike on Ukraine kills 6, including 2 children, as kindergarten hit, Kyiv says

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Russia overnight launched a heavy air attack on Ukraine -- including striking Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles -- that killed at least six people, including two children.It came hours after plans for President Donald Trump’s proposed summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared to fall apart, leaving hopes of movement in the coming... Read More.

Lainey Wilson’s logged the miles that inspired ‘Somewhere Over Laredo’

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Lainey Wilson spends plenty of time on the bus and in the air thanks to her exhaustive tour schedule.And without all the miles she logs traveling, she says we might not have her latest top-10 hit, "Somewhere Over Laredo.""I spend a lot of... Read More.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ toys on the way from Mattel, Hasbro

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Fans of KPop Demon Hunters can look forward to playing with officially licensed toys based on the hit film sometime soon.Netflix has announced that Mattel and Hasbro have been named the global co-master toy licensees for KPop Demon Hunters. The partnership will bring about... Read More.

Greetings From Hollywood Boulevard: Jonas Brothers to put hands, feet in cement at Chinese Theatre

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

Jonas Brothers already have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, but now they'll be leaving behind more than just their names on Hollywood Boulevard.The brothers will commemorate their 20th anniversary on Dec. 3 with a handprint and footprint ceremony outside the iconic... Read More.

Author: ABC News

‘Wicked: One Wonderful Night’ airing Nov. 6

Mom arrested after leaving newborn at Manhattan subway station: Police

Mattel introduces second Stevie Nicks Barbie

In brief: ‘Shrinking’ season 3 release date and more

Person arrested after driving into barricade near White House: Secret Service

Louvre Museum reopens after heist, as director set to testify to French lawmakers

Russian aerial strike on Ukraine kills 6, including 2 children, as kindergarten hit, Kyiv says

Lainey Wilson’s logged the miles that inspired ‘Somewhere Over Laredo’

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ toys on the way from Mattel, Hasbro

Greetings From Hollywood Boulevard: Jonas Brothers to put hands, feet in cement at Chinese Theatre

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