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Jake Johnson’s new comedy, ‘Self Reliance,’ hilariously explores how getting ahead can be murder

Friday, January 12 by ABC News

The new Jake Johnson movie Self Reliance is a trip. It premieres on Hulu Friday and starts with Jake's character, Tommy, being propositioned by Andy Samberg — playing himself — to get into a limo. Things get wildly weird from there. Johnson, who wrote and directed... Read More.

Bill Belichick to depart New England Patriots after 24 seasons

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

(BOSTON) -- Coach Bill Belichick is parting ways with the New England Patriots after 24 seasons and six Super Bowl titles, he announced at a press conference Thursday. Belichick, who became head coach of the NFL team in 2000, told reporters he and team owner... Read More.

Some thinking Oscars host is in John Mulaney’s future following Governors Awards

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

Following Jo Koy's widely panned turn as host of the Golden Globes Sunday, some are seeing a high-profile gig in John Mulaney's future after he reportedly killed it Tuesday as the host of the Motion Picture Academy's 14th Governors Awards. The... Read More.

Book ban lawsuit moves forward as Florida district removes over 1,000 titles

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit challenging book bans in Escambia County, Florida, can move forward on the same day the county released an updated list of more than 2,800 individual books that have been pulled from shelves for... Read More.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams defends housing migrants at high school amid backlash

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended temporarily housing migrants in a Brooklyn high school ahead of a winter storm this week, amid backlash over the administration's handling of the migrant crisis. City officials relocated hundreds of migrants from a shelter at... Read More.

Robert Downey Jr. says some of his best acting “went a little bit unnoticed” because of the superhero genre

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

In a heartfelt, and often hilarious, conversation with his former high school classmate, Robert Downey Jr. sat opposite Rob Lowe in a new installment of Rob's Literally podcast. In talking about his awards run with Oppenheimer, recent Golden Globe winner Downey... Read More.

Hunter Biden pleads not guilty at arraignment on tax charges

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden entered a not guilty plea to 9 felony and misdemeanor tax charges at his initial appearance in a California courtroom on Thursday. The plea was entered by Hunter Biden himself during an arraignment in federal court... Read More.

‘Abbott Elementary’ trailer teases supersized season 3 premiere

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

School is almost back in session. A new trailer for the upcoming season 3 premiere of Abbott Elementary has arrived, and it shows off the first look at what is in store for our favorite gang of teachers this time around. “You guys missed a... Read More.

Lisa Marie Presley memoir finished by daughter Riley Keough releasing this year

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

Lisa Marie Presley's memoir is set to be posthumously released later this year. Random House just announced that it collaborated with the late singer-songwriter's daughter Riley Keough on the yet-to-be-titled book, debuting October 15. According to a press release, Presley's "raw, riveting, one-of-a-kind memoir will lift the... Read More.

‘The Good Doctor’ to end on ABC with upcoming 7th season

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

ABC's well-performing medical drama The Good Doctor will end with its forthcoming seventh season, ABC Audio has confirmed. The show from Sony Pictures Television and ABC Signature centered on Freddie Highmore's autistic physician Dr. Shaun Murphy, and the "obstacles, triumphs and milestones his character, as... Read More.

Millions of furniture tip-over restraints sold after 2019 recalled

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New Age Industries is recalling millions of furniture tip kits or tip restraints that were sold alongside clothing storage units in furniture stores across the U.S. and online. New Age and Alliance4Safety, a coalition of furniture manufacturers, retailers and delivery servicers, said... Read More.

FAA launches probe of Boeing following door plug incident

Thursday, January 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Federal Aviation Administration said it is conducting an investigation of Boeing after a defective door plug fell out of an Alaska Airlines plane last week, forcing an emergency landing. "This incident should have never happened and it cannot happen again," the... Read More.