Nia Long says portraying Katherine Jackson in Michael was ‘opportunity of a lifetime’

<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/Getty_NiaLong_102025.png" alt=""></figure><p class="p1"><strong>Nia Long</strong> has experience as a mother, but she’s never raised a superstar. That temporarily changes on screen, where she’s set to portray <strong>Katherine Jackson</strong> in the upcoming biopic <em>Michael</em>.</p><p class="p2">“I know what it is to be a mother,” she says... Read More.

Speaker Johnson continues to resist swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Grijalva

<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/GETTY_Adelita%20Grijalva_102025.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>Rebecca Noble/Getty Images</figcaption></figure><p>(WASHINGTON) -- Speaker Mike Johnson is resisting calls to swear in Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva, saying Monday that he will administer the oath of office to her after the Senate votes to reopen the government.</p><p>As Democrats decry the almost monthlong... Read More.

Netflix announces Kennedy family series starring Michael Fassbender

<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/Getty_MichaelFassbender_102025.png" alt=""><figcaption>Michael Fassbender attends the SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations Presents &#039;The Agency&#039; event at The Meryl Streep Center for Performing Artists on April 6, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Amanda Edwards/Getty Images for SAG-AFTRA Foundation)</figcaption></figure><p>A new series centered on the Kennedy family is coming... Read More.

Coast Guard surges operations on the Rio Grande River

<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/News_coastguard_102025.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>Coast Guard crews patrol the Rio Grande near Mission, Texas Oct. 18, 2025. USCG</figcaption></figure><p>(WASHINGTON) -- The United States Coast Guard is deploying more resources to the U.S. southern border on the Rio Grande River, according to the agency.</p><p>The surge operation, known as... Read More.

Colman Domingo to voice the Cowardly Lion in ‘Wicked: For Good’

<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/Getty_ColmanDomingo_102025.png" alt=""><figcaption>Colman Domingo attends the 5th Annual Academy Museum Gala at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 18, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. (Frazer Harrison/WireImage via Getty Images)</figcaption></figure><p><strong>Colman Domingo</strong> will voice the Cowardly Lion in <em>Wicked: For Good</em>.</p><p>The actor announced he... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/19/25

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday’s sports events:MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLMariners 2, Blue Jays 6 (ALCS - Game 6, Series tied 3-3)NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUECanucks 4, Capitals 3Oilers 2, Red Wings 4Ducks 1, Blackhawks 2Bruins 2, Mammoth 3NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUERams 35, Jaguars 7Saints... Read More.