Robin Roberts says viewers should watch ‘The Year: 2025’ because ‘ABC News is the best’

'The Year: 2025' poster (ABC)Robin Roberts returns to recap the biggest moments of the past 12 months in The Year: 2025. This marks the 15th year of the ABC News special, which Robin says has become a meaningful way for many families to reflect on the year that was.“It’s really become a tradition for a lot of families," she tells ABC Audio. "They sit down with their kids, and they’re like, ‘It is the holidays ... Let's remember all that happened […]

December 29, 2025 2

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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ smokes contenders at the holiday box office to hold #1 spot

Zoe Saldaña stars as Neytiri in 'Avatar: Fire and Ash.' (20th Century Studios)Avatar: Fire and Ash has burned up the box office again.The third film in James Cameron's epic sci-fi series retained its #1 spot over the Christmas holiday weekend, taking in an additional $64 million, according to Box Office Mojo. So far, the film has earned $760 million worldwide. Disney's animated sequel Zootopia 2 returned to the #2 spot with $20 million.Of the new films making their debuts in wide release […]

December 29, 2025 1

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Brigitte Bardot, French film icon, dead at 91

Brigitte Bardot in 1963. (John Kisch Archive/Getty Images)Brigitte Bardot, the French movie icon and sex symbol and animal rights activist, has died. She was 91.The news was announced on the website of her Brigitte Bardot Foundation for the protection of animals, with a banner reading, "Thank you Brigitte. A lifetime and a foundation dedicated to serving animals.""The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announces with immense sadness the death of its Founder and President, Mrs. Brigitte Bardot, a world-renowned actress and singer, who chose to […]

December 28, 2025

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‘Bridgerton’ Season 4, Part 1 trailer puts the spotlight on Benedict — with a Cinderella twist

L-R: Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton in episode 401 of 'Bridgerton.' (Liam Daniel/Netflix)Dearest gentle reader, the trailer for Bridgerton Season 4, Part 1 is finally here -- and "all the eyes of the ton" are on Benedict Bridgerton.The trailer features Luke Thompson as Benedict and Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, his love interest, and it packs all the romance and magic we all have been longing for.The trailer opens with Golda Rosheuvel's Queen Charlotte introducing another social season, […]

December 26, 2025

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The Year in Entertainment 2025: The TV that was top

The small screen took us everywhere from the shores of Cousins Beach to the emergency room at the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center this year. Here's a look at the shows and limited series that defined 2025:It was the medical procedural drama The Pitt that scored the top prize at the Emmys this year. Led by Noah Wyle, who won the best actor in a drama Emmy for his portrayal of Dr. Robby in the new series, The Pitt's first season […]

December 26, 2025

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Robin Roberts revisits defining moments in upcoming special, ‘The Year: 2025’

'The Year: 2025' poster (ABC)Good morning, America — and good bye to 2025. As the year draws to a close, Robin Roberts is once again inviting viewers to pause and reflect with her 15th annual year-end special.The Year: 2025 finds Robin revisiting the moments that defined the past 12 months, alongside a lineup of ABC News voices, including David Muir, Michael Strahan, Linsey Davis and Sunny Hostin, along with special guests such as The Jonas Brothers, WNBA champion A'Ja Wilson and Sinners star Miles Canton.The special looks back at headline-making events including the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial […]

December 26, 2025

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Pat Finn, who appeared in ‘The Middle,’ ‘Friends’ and ‘Seinfeld,’ dead at 60

Pat Finn attends ABC's 'The Middle' 200th episodes celebration on October 28, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. (Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)Actor and comedian Patrick Finn, best known for his role in ABC's The Middle, has died, according to a statement from his family.Finn, 60, died on Dec. 22 following a three-year battle with cancer, which had been in remission but then returned.Finn began his career as an improv comedian alongside his college pal Chris Farley. His first big break in television came on […]

December 24, 2025 1

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Pat Finn, who appeared in ‘The Middle,’ ‘Friends’ and ‘Seinfeld,’ dead at 60

Pat Finn attends ABC's 'The Middle' 200th episodes celebration on October 28, 2017 in West Hollywood, California. (Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)Actor and comedian Patrick Finn, best known for his role in ABC's The Middle, has died, according to a statement from his family.Finn, 60, died on Dec. 22 following a three-year battle with bladder cancer, which had been in remission but then returned.Finn began his career as an improv comedian alongside his college pal Chris Farley. His first big break in television came […]

December 24, 2025 1

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Ariana Grande’s ‘SNL’ episode with Cher is most-watched in over a year

Bowen Yang, host Ariana Grande, musical guest Cher, surprise guest Aidy Bryant, and guitarist Kirk Douglas during 'SNL' Goodnights & Credits on Saturday, December 20, 2025 -- (Will Heath/NBC)The combination of host Ariana Grande, musical guest Cher and departing cast member Bowen Yang proved to be a ratings winner for Saturday Night Live.According to Variety, the Dec. 20 installment of the show, which also marked Yang's final appearance, drew 5.4 million viewers, making it the most-watched episode in over a year. […]

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