Peter Jackson to introduce ‘The Lord of the Rings’ films in theatrical rerelease

Ian McKellen as Gandalf and Elijah Wood as Frodo in 'The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.' (Warner Bros. Pictures/Fathom Entertainment)Fans of The Lord of the Rings will get a special surprise as the films return to theaters to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring.All three of The Lord of the Rings films are returning to cinemas this January. Warner Bros. Pictures and Fathom Entertainment have announced that director Peter Jackson has recorded […]

January 15, 2026

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Dewayne Perkins reflects on ‘The Upshaws” final season: ‘It’s been a beautiful journey’

Key art for final season of 'The Upshaws' (Courtesy of Netflix)Season 5 (also billed as Part 7) of The Upshaws premieres on Netflix Wednesday, giving fans one final set of stories from the titular family. Dewayne Perkins, who plays their neighbor Hector, a recurring character on the series, spoke to ABC Audio about the show coming to an end."It's sad because I really enjoyed it, but it's been a beautiful journey. A lot of shows don't last for that long, especially now in […]

January 15, 2026

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Actor Timothy Busfield faces new assault claim from 16-year-old victim: Court documents

Timothy Busfield is seen in a mugshot photo. (Albuquerque Metro Detention Facility)(New Mexico) -- Actor Timothy Busfield, who was arrested on charges of alleged criminal sexual contact of a minor and child abuse, is facing a new assault claim from another alleged victim, according to a motion for pretrial detention.In a document filed on Wednesday, prosecutors said the father of a 16-year-old went to law enforcement on Tuesday to report alleged abuse from "several years ago."The teenage girl said that during […]

January 14, 2026

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Gracie Abrams to make acting debut in A24 film ‘Please’

A photo of Gracie Abrams. (Emma McIntyre) Gracie Abrams set to make her acting debut? That's so true!The singer will star in the upcoming A24 film Please, ABC Audio has confirmed. Babygirl and Bodies Bodies Bodies filmmaker Halina Reijn is set to direct Abrams in her first-ever professional acting role.While the film's story details are remaining under wraps, it will be written, directed and produced by Reijn. David Hinojosa will also produce in what will be his third collaboration with […]

January 14, 2026

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Tickets for Ariana Grande’s musical ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ go on sale in May

Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande speak on stage as Universal Pictures presents a special 'Wicked: For Good' Q&A at Saban Media Center on Nov. 15, 2025, in North Hollywood, California. (Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)We now have some official information about Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey's revival of Sunday in the Park with George, including ticket info.After the two Wicked stars seemingly confirmed that they'd be starring in a new production of the classic musical by Stephen Sondheim and James […]

January 14, 2026

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Zendaya stars in ‘Euphoria’ season 3 trailer

Zendaya stars in season 3 of 'Euphoria.' (Patrick Wymore/HBO)I have never, ever been happier.HBO shared the trailer for the highly anticipated third season of Euphoria on Wednesday.Season 3 of the show once again stars Zendaya in her Emmy-winning role of Rue Bennett. Picking up after a time jump, according to its official logline, the story follows "a group of childhood friends" who "wrestle with the virtue of faith, the possibility of redemption, and the problem of evil."The rest of the main […]

January 14, 2026

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‘Wicked’ co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey seemingly confirm ‘Sunday in the Park with George’ revival

Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande speak on stage as Universal Pictures presents a special 'Wicked: For Good' Q&A at Saban Media Center on Nov. 15, 2025, in North Hollywood, California. (Unique Nicole/Getty Images for Universal Pictures)It looks like Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey will be "Finishing the Hat" together in London. The two have seemingly confirmed that they'll be co-starring in a revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical Sunday in the Park with George.Both of them shared an Instagram […]

January 14, 2026

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Kiefer Sutherland arrested after alleged altercation with ride-share driver

Kiefer Sutherland attends the World Premiere of 'Tinsel Town' at Vue Leicester Square on November 27, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Alan Chapman/Dave Benett/WireImage)Kiefer Sutherland was arrested just after midnight early Monday morning, the Los Angeles Police Department told ABC News.According to police, the radio call was for an alleged assault involving a ride-share driver near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles.Sutherland is accused of allegedly assaulting the ride-share driver and entering the vehicle, […]

January 14, 2026

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Maury Povich on how ‘Dirty Talk’ tackles the lurid world of daytime talk shows

A promotional photo of Maury Povich for his daytime talk show 'Maury.' (Heidi Gutman/NBC)From the late '80s through the early 2000s, daytime talk shows hosted by the likes of Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Springer and Maury Povich dominated the airways. The shows would often tackle controversial topics involving sex, race and gender expression — occasionally spiraling into live on-air TV violence. The new documentary series Dirty Talk, which premieres Wednesday, takes a look back at one of TV’s most controversial eras.“We used all of those […]

January 14, 2026