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'You Had to Be There' director Nick Davis on getting Martin Short in his 'Godspell' documentary
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Thu, 24 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500
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Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber and the rest of the cast of the 1972 Canadian production of the musical 'Godspell' appear in this still from the documentary 'You Had to Be There.' (Greenwich Entertainment)When Nick Davis arrived for his first meeting with Martin Short, he had no idea if the actor would be down to star in a documentary about the 1972 Canadian production of the musical Godspell.The production was Short's first real professional acting gig. It paired him with future comedic legends such as Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, Jayne Eastwood and Victor Garber.Davis didn't know if Short would be up for a project centered on the behind-the-scenes moments of the famous production. But he knew he had to try.The idea for the documentary was sparked by Davis reading Short's memoir."I had always heard about this production and I watched SCTV and as a kid and I remember then thinking, 'How did so many of these people come from Godspell?'" Davis told ABC Audio. He didn't know much about the show, only that he thought it was a "goofy, sappy, hippy dippy musical about Jesus."For Davis, it never made sense "that these comedians who were so scathing and hilarious had come from this thing that I felt was very mockable," he said. But as he kept reading Short's memoir, he discovered details he had never known about these comedians he so admired."I didn't even know that Marty had dated Gilda and then met his eventual wife in the cast," Davis said. It left him wondering, "Wait, what was this like for these people?"Davis was able to score a lunch meeting with Short to discuss the possibility of him participating in a documentary about the production, and he wasn't left wondering Short's thoughts on the matter for very long."I get to the restaurant. He sticks out his hand, he says, 'Hi, I'm Marty,' and before we even sit down he said, 'So, I talked to everybody, we all think it's a great idea. Let's do it,'" Davis said. "It was like a 7 million pound weight had been lifted off my shoulders because, like me, they thought it was a good idea." The documentary is known by the first five words of its title, but boasts the full name You Had To Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (In a Canadian Kind of Way). It's now playing in select theaters before it opens wider on Friday.Davis said the film reminds him of a home movie. Almost every person who was part of the original Canadian production of Godspell sat down for interviews, where they spoke openly about how their time as part of the show changed their lives."They're really open and intimate. And part of that is just age. They've all reached the age where they're happy to talk freely about their personal lives," Davis said.In a particularly intimate part of the documentary, Short tells the camera of his cast mates: "We fell in love with each other."Davis honed in on this moment. "It's not just that they were bed hopping a little bit, as was common in the early '70s," he said, but that they became each other's family."Marty became Andrea's brother-in-law. Martin and Eugene were best friends coming into it. And they've stayed best friends. Victor and Andrea are best friends," Davis said. "It's one of those groups of people that is just really, really tight. And we were so lucky to be invited to be in and tell their story."While there was a lot that surprised Davis while making his documentary, nothing surprised him more than how "amazingly great" he now thinks Godspell is."I went into this thinking it could have been Sweet Charity, it could have been Jesus Christ Superstar, it could have been How to Succeed in Business. It could not have been. It had to be Godspell," Davis said.The director called working on this film "one of the great gifts" of his life, as it "was animated with such a pure, wonderful spirit."But don't mistake that for it being one-note."There's heartbreak, obviously, in Godspell. The main character as we know meets an untimely end. But also the cast. Gilda Radner died young and tragically, and another of the members of the cast, you sort of think, 'Well, why didn't they all go on to such wonderful careers?' Well, you hear about that in the film, too. But it's grounded in humanity, as well as real joy, and it was just a wonderful thing to work on. And I miss it every day."Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber and the rest of the cast of the 1972 Canadian production of the musical 'Godspell' appear in this still from the documentary 'You Had to Be There.' (Greenwich Entertainment)When Nick Davis arrived for his first meeting with Martin Short, he had no idea if the actor would be down to star in a documentary about the 1972 Canadian production of the musical Godspell.The production was Short's first real professional acting gig. It paired him with future comedic legends such as Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, Jayne Eastwood and Victor Garber.Davis didn't know if Short would be up for a project centered on the behind-the-scenes moments of the famous production. But he knew he had to try.The idea for the documentary was sparked by Davis reading Short's memoir."I had always heard about this production and I watched SCTV and as a kid and I remember then thinking, 'How did so many of these people come from Godspell?'" Davis told ABC Audio. He didn't know much about the show, only that he thought it was a "goofy, sappy, hippy dippy musical about Jesus."For Davis, it never made sense "that these comedians who were so scathing and hilarious had come from this thing that I felt was very mockable," he said. But as he kept reading Short's memoir, he discovered details he had never known about these comedians he so admired."I didn't even know that Marty had dated Gilda and then met his eventual wife in the cast," Davis said. It left him wondering, "Wait, what was this like for these people?"Davis was able to score a lunch meeting with Short to discuss the possibility of him participating in a documentary about the production, and he wasn't left wondering Short's thoughts on the matter for very long."I get to the restaurant. He sticks out his hand, he says, 'Hi, I'm Marty,' and before we even sit down he said, 'So, I talked to everybody, we all think it's a great idea. Let's do it,'" Davis said. "It was like a 7 million pound weight had been lifted off my shoulders because, like me, they thought it was a good idea." The documentary is known by the first five words of its title, but boasts the full name You Had To Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (In a Canadian Kind of Way). It's now playing in select theaters before it opens wider on Friday.Davis said the film reminds him of a home movie. Almost every person who was part of the original Canadian production of Godspell sat down for interviews, where they spoke openly about how their time as part of the show changed their lives."They're really open and intimate. And part of that is just age. They've all reached the age where they're happy to talk freely about their personal lives," Davis said.In a particularly intimate part of the documentary, Short tells the camera of his cast mates: "We fell in love with each other."Davis honed in on this moment. "It's not just that they were bed hopping a little bit, as was common in the early '70s," he said, but that they became each other's family."Marty became Andrea's brother-in-law. Martin and Eugene were best friends coming into it. And they've stayed best friends. Victor and Andrea are best friends," Davis said. "It's one of those groups of people that is just really, really tight. And we were so lucky to be invited to be in and tell their story."While there was a lot that surprised Davis while making his documentary, nothing surprised him more than how "amazingly great" he now thinks Godspell is."I went into this thinking it could have been Sweet Charity, it could have been Jesus Christ Superstar, it could have been How to Succeed in Business. It could not have been. It had to be Godspell," Davis said.The director called working on this film "one of the great gifts" of his life, as it "was animated with such a pure, wonderful spirit."But don't mistake that for it being one-note."There's heartbreak, obviously, in Godspell. The main character as we know meets an untimely end. But also the cast. Gilda Radner died young and tragically, and another of the members of the cast, you sort of think, 'Well, why didn't they all go on to such wonderful careers?' Well, you hear about that in the film, too. But it's grounded in humanity, as well as real joy, and it was just a wonderful thing to work on. And I miss it every day."Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Elizabeth Holmes says 'I don't have anything to hide' in new documentary trailer
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:59:15 -0500
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Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans following a hearing at the Robert E. Peckham U.S. Courthouse on March 17, 2023, in San Jose, California. (Philip Pacheco/Getty Images)Theranos founder-turned-convicted felon Elizabeth Holmes is sharing an intimate look at her family life and her belief that she "did not" do anything wrong in a new trailer for her upcoming documentary.In the opening scene for the new trailer for You Can See Everything, filmmaker Nathan Fielder asks Holmes, "You really feel you did nothing wrong?""I did not," Holmes replies to Felder, who then asks her, "Where did things get lost?""I wish I knew. I don't know. I don't feel like I understand that," replies Holmes, who filmed the documentary in 2023 before she reported to prison.Holmes was found guilty in January 2022 on four counts of fraud against investors who had poured millions of dollars into Theranos, a Silicon Valley blood-testing startup. She was sentenced to over 11 years in prison.Fielder, who rose to prominence for his show Nathan For You, is seen in the trailer moving in with Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, and their children."I don't think so," Holmes tells Fielder when he asks if she is worried about a filmmaker living with them 24/7, adding, "I think this is the moment in time to capture this story before I'm gone."Fielder is also seen in the trailer speaking with Evans, who has a quick reply when asked if he's ever been suspicious that Holmes has lied to him."No, never," Evans says.In one of the trailer's final scenes, Holmes tells Fielder, "I don't have anything to hide."You Can See Everything, directed by Lance Oppenheim in addition to Fielder, is scheduled to be released in theaters on Oct. 16.A synopsis for the film says it was filmed 34 days before she reported to prison, adding, "What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss."Holmes’ X account shared a link to a clip from the documentary on Sept. 6, when the film was first announced.“I’m always being real,” Holmes captioned the clip. Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes and Billy Evans following a hearing at the Robert E. Peckham U.S. Courthouse on March 17, 2023, in San Jose, California. (Philip Pacheco/Getty Images)Theranos founder-turned-convicted felon Elizabeth Holmes is sharing an intimate look at her family life and her belief that she "did not" do anything wrong in a new trailer for her upcoming documentary.In the opening scene for the new trailer for You Can See Everything, filmmaker Nathan Fielder asks Holmes, "You really feel you did nothing wrong?""I did not," Holmes replies to Felder, who then asks her, "Where did things get lost?""I wish I knew. I don't know. I don't feel like I understand that," replies Holmes, who filmed the documentary in 2023 before she reported to prison.Holmes was found guilty in January 2022 on four counts of fraud against investors who had poured millions of dollars into Theranos, a Silicon Valley blood-testing startup. She was sentenced to over 11 years in prison.Fielder, who rose to prominence for his show Nathan For You, is seen in the trailer moving in with Holmes and her partner, Billy Evans, and their children."I don't think so," Holmes tells Fielder when he asks if she is worried about a filmmaker living with them 24/7, adding, "I think this is the moment in time to capture this story before I'm gone."Fielder is also seen in the trailer speaking with Evans, who has a quick reply when asked if he's ever been suspicious that Holmes has lied to him."No, never," Evans says.In one of the trailer's final scenes, Holmes tells Fielder, "I don't have anything to hide."You Can See Everything, directed by Lance Oppenheim in addition to Fielder, is scheduled to be released in theaters on Oct. 16.A synopsis for the film says it was filmed 34 days before she reported to prison, adding, "What begins as an intimate portrait of an enigmatic felon becomes a mind-bending three-year journey into the abyss."Holmes’ X account shared a link to a clip from the documentary on Sept. 6, when the film was first announced.“I’m always being real,” Holmes captioned the clip. Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Taylor Lautner and wife Taylor Lautner welcome first child, Lennon Taylor Lautner
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:45:00 -0500
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Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner attend the Cameron Boyce Foundation's 3rd annual Cam for a Cause Gala at The Beehive on June 2, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)It's a lucky number third Taylor for the Lautner family.Twilight star Taylor Lautner and his wife, also named Taylor Lautner but who goes by Tay, have welcomed their first child together. The pair named their newborn Lennon Taylor Lautner. She was born on Sept. 16.The couple announced the news of their daughter's birth in an Instagram post on Wednesday."One week loving our sweet little Lenny," the post is captioned. "Lennon Taylor Lautner ... 9.16.2026."The photo finds Lennon Lautner lying on pink sheets while wearing a light pink onesie. Her face is cropped out of the frame. A cross-stitch pattern with her first two names embroidered on it lays beside her. It rests below an embroidered bear holding a ballon.Many celebrities sent the Lautner family well wishes in the comment section."She is PERFECT," Good Luck Charlie star Bradley Steven Perry wrote. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member Mayci Neeley commented, "Omg so precious! Congrats" alongside two red heart emojis, while singer Christina Perri wrote, "ahhhh congrats!!!!!!!!"One of the most liked comments on the post comes from a fan who couldn't help but joke about one of Taylor Lautner's most iconic lines from the Twilight saga."You imprinted on my daughter?? .... lol had to," the comment, which has received over 1,800 likes, reads.Taylor Launter married Tay Lautner on Nov. 11, 2022. The pair announced Tay's pregnancy in an Instagram post on March 26. The caption read, "What's better than two Taylor Lautners?" Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Taylor Lautner and Tay Lautner attend the Cameron Boyce Foundation's 3rd annual Cam for a Cause Gala at The Beehive on June 2, 2024, in Los Angeles, California. (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)It's a lucky number third Taylor for the Lautner family.Twilight star Taylor Lautner and his wife, also named Taylor Lautner but who goes by Tay, have welcomed their first child together. The pair named their newborn Lennon Taylor Lautner. She was born on Sept. 16.The couple announced the news of their daughter's birth in an Instagram post on Wednesday."One week loving our sweet little Lenny," the post is captioned. "Lennon Taylor Lautner ... 9.16.2026."The photo finds Lennon Lautner lying on pink sheets while wearing a light pink onesie. Her face is cropped out of the frame. A cross-stitch pattern with her first two names embroidered on it lays beside her. It rests below an embroidered bear holding a ballon.Many celebrities sent the Lautner family well wishes in the comment section."She is PERFECT," Good Luck Charlie star Bradley Steven Perry wrote. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives cast member Mayci Neeley commented, "Omg so precious! Congrats" alongside two red heart emojis, while singer Christina Perri wrote, "ahhhh congrats!!!!!!!!"One of the most liked comments on the post comes from a fan who couldn't help but joke about one of Taylor Lautner's most iconic lines from the Twilight saga."You imprinted on my daughter?? .... lol had to," the comment, which has received over 1,800 likes, reads.Taylor Launter married Tay Lautner on Nov. 11, 2022. The pair announced Tay's pregnancy in an Instagram post on March 26. The caption read, "What's better than two Taylor Lautners?" Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years for 2006 sexual assault in New York
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 13:45:00 -0500
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Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court for sentencing in the sexual assault of Miriam Haley on Sept. 23, 2026, in New York. (Barry Williams - Pool/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for the sexual assault of Mimi Haley, a former production assistant, in 2006 in New York City.Weinstein proclaimed his innocence, but told Judge Curtis Farber before sentencing, "I am not a perfect person.""I live with many regrets, and sincerely apologize for my actions," the disgraced movie mogul said.Weinstein, 74, said he is "treated like an animal, or less" in custody, and said he will focus his final years on advocating for change within the prison system.Farber told Weinstein that he’s never accepted responsibility."You had it all. Your legacy could have been cemented with greatness," Farber said. "But you threw it all away by assaulting Miriam Haley."Haley, a one-time production assistant on the Weinstein-produced reality show Project Runway, testified that the "unthinkable" happened to her when Weinstein held her down on a bed and forced oral sex on her after she told him no.Haley told the judge Wednesday that she felt like she's been on trial for the last seven years.Weinstein was convicted last year of Haley's assault in a retrial, after his 2020 conviction was overturned. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office asked for a 20-year sentence.On Wednesday, DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. thanked Haley "and all of the survivors who came to lend their support.""I'm moved, as we should all be moved, by their courage and their steadfastness through what has obviously been a challenging process," he said.Weinstein’s defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said Weinstein has only been convicted of attacking two women, one in New York and one in California. “It's not dozens, it's two,” he told the judge, and said Farber is sentencing him for one case.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Former film producer Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan criminal court for sentencing in the sexual assault of Miriam Haley on Sept. 23, 2026, in New York. (Barry Williams - Pool/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- Harvey Weinstein was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for the sexual assault of Mimi Haley, a former production assistant, in 2006 in New York City.Weinstein proclaimed his innocence, but told Judge Curtis Farber before sentencing, "I am not a perfect person.""I live with many regrets, and sincerely apologize for my actions," the disgraced movie mogul said.Weinstein, 74, said he is "treated like an animal, or less" in custody, and said he will focus his final years on advocating for change within the prison system.Farber told Weinstein that he’s never accepted responsibility."You had it all. Your legacy could have been cemented with greatness," Farber said. "But you threw it all away by assaulting Miriam Haley."Haley, a one-time production assistant on the Weinstein-produced reality show Project Runway, testified that the "unthinkable" happened to her when Weinstein held her down on a bed and forced oral sex on her after she told him no.Haley told the judge Wednesday that she felt like she's been on trial for the last seven years.Weinstein was convicted last year of Haley's assault in a retrial, after his 2020 conviction was overturned. The Manhattan District Attorney's Office asked for a 20-year sentence.On Wednesday, DA Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. thanked Haley "and all of the survivors who came to lend their support.""I'm moved, as we should all be moved, by their courage and their steadfastness through what has obviously been a challenging process," he said.Weinstein’s defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said Weinstein has only been convicted of attacking two women, one in New York and one in California. “It's not dozens, it's two,” he told the judge, and said Farber is sentencing him for one case.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Jamie Foxx talks preparing to welcome 3rd child at age 58
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:00:00 -0500
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Jamie Foxx appears on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Sept. 22, 2026. (Randy Holmes/Disney)Jamie Foxx is opening up about becoming a father for the third time at 58.During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, Foxx discussed expecting a baby with his girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp, and joked about returning to the early stages of parenting decades after welcoming his first child."I got a baby on the way ... still got it!" Foxx told host Jimmy Kimmel.The baby will be Foxx's first child with Huckstepp. The actor is also father to daughters Corinne, 32, and Anelise, 18, from previous relationships.Foxx acknowledged what it will be like to start over as a parent at this stage of his life, telling Kimmel he is "about to be back in the drop-off line.""I wasn't on the fence about it, but being 58 ... you know what I'm saying?" Foxx said.The actor also recalled a conversation with Al Pacino, who welcomed son Roman in 2023 while in his 80s. Foxx joked that the conversation gave him some perspective on becoming a father again later in life."I said, 'Al, how old are you?' He said, '84,'" Foxx recalled, before joking with Pacino about being back in the school drop-off line.When Kimmel asked whether Foxx had calculated how old he would be as his child grows up, the actor said he had."I even tell my girl, I said, 'Look, just hang in there for 12 years. If I'm 58, 12 years I'll be 70,'" Foxx said, joking about what life might look like by then.Foxx also addressed his health during the interview, nearly three years after suffering a serious medical emergency. The actor has said he suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke in 2023."I'm feeling fantastic," Foxx said. "I went through some stuff; I didn't know if I was gonna be back here."Foxx said the experience has left him with a greater sense of gratitude."Sometimes my daughter says I'm too grateful, because I mean I almost died, so I'm just so thankful for everything," he said.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Jamie Foxx appears on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on Sept. 22, 2026. (Randy Holmes/Disney)Jamie Foxx is opening up about becoming a father for the third time at 58.During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, Foxx discussed expecting a baby with his girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp, and joked about returning to the early stages of parenting decades after welcoming his first child."I got a baby on the way ... still got it!" Foxx told host Jimmy Kimmel.The baby will be Foxx's first child with Huckstepp. The actor is also father to daughters Corinne, 32, and Anelise, 18, from previous relationships.Foxx acknowledged what it will be like to start over as a parent at this stage of his life, telling Kimmel he is "about to be back in the drop-off line.""I wasn't on the fence about it, but being 58 ... you know what I'm saying?" Foxx said.The actor also recalled a conversation with Al Pacino, who welcomed son Roman in 2023 while in his 80s. Foxx joked that the conversation gave him some perspective on becoming a father again later in life."I said, 'Al, how old are you?' He said, '84,'" Foxx recalled, before joking with Pacino about being back in the school drop-off line.When Kimmel asked whether Foxx had calculated how old he would be as his child grows up, the actor said he had."I even tell my girl, I said, 'Look, just hang in there for 12 years. If I'm 58, 12 years I'll be 70,'" Foxx said, joking about what life might look like by then.Foxx also addressed his health during the interview, nearly three years after suffering a serious medical emergency. The actor has said he suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke in 2023."I'm feeling fantastic," Foxx said. "I went through some stuff; I didn't know if I was gonna be back here."Foxx said the experience has left him with a greater sense of gratitude."Sometimes my daughter says I'm too grateful, because I mean I almost died, so I'm just so thankful for everything," he said.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Tom Cruise talks new film 'Digger,' career in Hollywood and more
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:30:00 -0500
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Tom Cruise and his 'Digger' costars speak with ABC News' Chris Connelly in an interview that aired on 'Good Morning America' on Sept. 23, 2026. (ABC News)Tom Cruise is trading action for dark comedy in his new film Digger.The film, out on Oct. 2, follows Cruise as Digger Rockwell, described in a synopsis for the movie as "the most powerful man in the world" who "embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.""This is a story about power, greed — about responsible and being irresponsible," Cruise told ABC News' Chris Connelly in an interview about his character. "He's trying to control things that are just — you can't control it. It's not going to happen."When the film's official trailer was released in July, many saw Cruise's transformation as Digger for the first time. In the trailer, the actor is almost unrecognizable in prosthetics and costume.Also starring in the film are Sandra Hüller, John Goodman and Oscar winner Riz Ahmed.Ahmed recalled working with Cruise and described the feeling on set as "intimidating.""For the first few days, I didn't have to act," he told ABC News. "It was intimidating to be on set. With him as Digger Rockwell, there was this hurricane, this kind of operatic character coming at you 100 miles per hour."Hüller also weighed in on working with Cruise and said, "He wants to know what other people think. We could collaborate on that very much, so we were creating things together. The mood on set was so special and always positive and playful. It could have gone on forever. That's my memory of it. We really had a lot of fun. I really had a lot of fun."Cruise told ABC News that he first heard about Digger eight years ago after meeting with director Alejandro G. Iñarritu, who previously directed The Revenant and Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). Cruise said it was also the same day as the first shooting day for Top Gun: Maverick.Leading up to filming for Digger, Cruise was wrapping up filming on Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.Ahmed reflected on the actor's work ethic and nonstop energy."He was doing that kind of thing," Ahmed said. "When we were in rehearsal, we were all exhausted. And Tom's like, 'All right, I'm getting in the water tank now.' The what? He's going into a sub-zero temperature water tank to do a true-life stunt for a mission. He's gonna fly himself there on a helicopter! There's just a relentless kind of dynamo energy here that's inspiring to be around."Cruise said, "It's so fun, because I'm learning constantly."The actor, who has starred in eight Mission: Impossible films, Edge of Tomorrow, War of the Worlds, Jack Reacher and more, has become synonymous with high-octane, high-energy action films.And before playing Maverick in the 1986 film Top Gun, Cruise starred in the romantic drama Endless Love, the coming-of-age teen comedy Risky Business and more, cementing himself as a leading man in Hollywood.But prior to making a name for himself in Hollywood, Cruise worked a number of odd jobs, including being a superintendent's assistant in New York City, working on daily maintenance of a building."I would have to go down and fix their stuff and I was a handyman before, I had many jobs growing up," he said. "I had to go down and fix their heat, I shoveled the ice every day, I made sure that the garbage was taken out, yeah I took care of it. Whatever you need."Reflecting on his film career, Cruise called it a "real gift.""I dreamed of a life to be able to do this for the rest of my life as a kid," he said. "And every day, I'm thinking, 'You know what? I can't control what's going to happen. But what I can control is I can just do the best I can.'"Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Tom Cruise and his 'Digger' costars speak with ABC News' Chris Connelly in an interview that aired on 'Good Morning America' on Sept. 23, 2026. (ABC News)Tom Cruise is trading action for dark comedy in his new film Digger.The film, out on Oct. 2, follows Cruise as Digger Rockwell, described in a synopsis for the movie as "the most powerful man in the world" who "embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.""This is a story about power, greed — about responsible and being irresponsible," Cruise told ABC News' Chris Connelly in an interview about his character. "He's trying to control things that are just — you can't control it. It's not going to happen."When the film's official trailer was released in July, many saw Cruise's transformation as Digger for the first time. In the trailer, the actor is almost unrecognizable in prosthetics and costume.Also starring in the film are Sandra Hüller, John Goodman and Oscar winner Riz Ahmed.Ahmed recalled working with Cruise and described the feeling on set as "intimidating.""For the first few days, I didn't have to act," he told ABC News. "It was intimidating to be on set. With him as Digger Rockwell, there was this hurricane, this kind of operatic character coming at you 100 miles per hour."Hüller also weighed in on working with Cruise and said, "He wants to know what other people think. We could collaborate on that very much, so we were creating things together. The mood on set was so special and always positive and playful. It could have gone on forever. That's my memory of it. We really had a lot of fun. I really had a lot of fun."Cruise told ABC News that he first heard about Digger eight years ago after meeting with director Alejandro G. Iñarritu, who previously directed The Revenant and Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). Cruise said it was also the same day as the first shooting day for Top Gun: Maverick.Leading up to filming for Digger, Cruise was wrapping up filming on Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning.Ahmed reflected on the actor's work ethic and nonstop energy."He was doing that kind of thing," Ahmed said. "When we were in rehearsal, we were all exhausted. And Tom's like, 'All right, I'm getting in the water tank now.' The what? He's going into a sub-zero temperature water tank to do a true-life stunt for a mission. He's gonna fly himself there on a helicopter! There's just a relentless kind of dynamo energy here that's inspiring to be around."Cruise said, "It's so fun, because I'm learning constantly."The actor, who has starred in eight Mission: Impossible films, Edge of Tomorrow, War of the Worlds, Jack Reacher and more, has become synonymous with high-octane, high-energy action films.And before playing Maverick in the 1986 film Top Gun, Cruise starred in the romantic drama Endless Love, the coming-of-age teen comedy Risky Business and more, cementing himself as a leading man in Hollywood.But prior to making a name for himself in Hollywood, Cruise worked a number of odd jobs, including being a superintendent's assistant in New York City, working on daily maintenance of a building."I would have to go down and fix their stuff and I was a handyman before, I had many jobs growing up," he said. "I had to go down and fix their heat, I shoveled the ice every day, I made sure that the garbage was taken out, yeah I took care of it. Whatever you need."Reflecting on his film career, Cruise called it a "real gift.""I dreamed of a life to be able to do this for the rest of my life as a kid," he said. "And every day, I'm thinking, 'You know what? I can't control what's going to happen. But what I can control is I can just do the best I can.'"Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Taylor Swift announces 'The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore' with four new songs
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0500
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Taylor Swift performs onstage during The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium on Aug. 15, 2024, in London, England. (Kate Green/Getty Images)She's married to the hustle, and now she knows the encore of a showgirl.Taylor Swift has announced the upcoming release of a continuation of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The global music superstar will release four new songs, including the previously announced single "Patient Zero," in a new version of the album dubbed The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. It releases on Friday.Swift made the announcement about this new version of the album in a post to Instagram on Wednesday."About a year ago, you guys did a truly unfathomable thing. Something that completely blew my mind… You gave The Life of a Showgirl the biggest first week for an album in history," Swift wrote. "I took a trip to Sweden to celebrate with Max and Shellback, my two collaborators on this album. Really we just wanted to reflect and take in how grateful we were for the moment we were in, but there was a studio there and we did what we do when we feel anything at all: We wrote more songs."Swift continued, writing she hopes her fans love the songs, because "they were born out of pure gratitude for your exuberance for and celebration of the album we made."A preorder page on Swift's website shows that the three other new song titles on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore are "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding" and "Babylon." They join "Patient Zero" as tracks 13 through 16 on the expanded version of the album.Eagle-eyed fans noticed Swift has been teasing this release for a while. She included the phrase "Patient for the encore" on a marquee to the side of the frame in her "Opalite" music video.While a physical release of The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore has yet to be announced, Swift did make CD versions of the single "Patient Zero." They were made available on her website on Tuesday, but have since sold out.The original version of The Life of a Showgirl released on Oct. 3, 2025.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Taylor Swift performs onstage during The Eras Tour at Wembley Stadium on Aug. 15, 2024, in London, England. (Kate Green/Getty Images)She's married to the hustle, and now she knows the encore of a showgirl.Taylor Swift has announced the upcoming release of a continuation of her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. The global music superstar will release four new songs, including the previously announced single "Patient Zero," in a new version of the album dubbed The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. It releases on Friday.Swift made the announcement about this new version of the album in a post to Instagram on Wednesday."About a year ago, you guys did a truly unfathomable thing. Something that completely blew my mind… You gave The Life of a Showgirl the biggest first week for an album in history," Swift wrote. "I took a trip to Sweden to celebrate with Max and Shellback, my two collaborators on this album. Really we just wanted to reflect and take in how grateful we were for the moment we were in, but there was a studio there and we did what we do when we feel anything at all: We wrote more songs."Swift continued, writing she hopes her fans love the songs, because "they were born out of pure gratitude for your exuberance for and celebration of the album we made."A preorder page on Swift's website shows that the three other new song titles on The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore are "Cleveland!," "Pink Clouding" and "Babylon." They join "Patient Zero" as tracks 13 through 16 on the expanded version of the album.Eagle-eyed fans noticed Swift has been teasing this release for a while. She included the phrase "Patient for the encore" on a marquee to the side of the frame in her "Opalite" music video.While a physical release of The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore has yet to be announced, Swift did make CD versions of the single "Patient Zero." They were made available on her website on Tuesday, but have since sold out.The original version of The Life of a Showgirl released on Oct. 3, 2025.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Dolly Parton's nephew confirms firing, calls move for a restraining order a 'publicity stunt'
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:35:37 -0500
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Dolly Parton performs at the Glastonbury Festival on June 29, 2014, in Glastonbury, England. (Ian Gavan/Getty Images)The nephew of late music star Dolly Parton who served as her longtime head of security confirms he was fired after her death, and said a restraining order has been requested against him by the corporation that runs Parton's entertainment empire."The restraining order is spurious and simply a publicity stunt," Bryan Seaver said in a statement to ABC News Wednesday.Seaver was the family member who officially announced Parton's death in a video message released after the 80-year-old singer died on Aug. 25 after a brief battle with cancer.He told ABC News he was fired last week after serving as Parton's head of security for nearly 20 years.Seaver, a son of one of Parton's 11 siblings, said he was terminated over what he calls "contrived threats.""I was fired. After the estate negotiated with me and my company for services in perpetuity and agreed to that service provision from my company," Seaver said in a statement. "A week later they fired me for these contrived 'threats.'"Parton, who became known for her entrepreneurial skills in addition to her music prowess, left behind a multimillion dollar estate, including the Dollywood amusement park. She and her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, who died last year, had no children.On Tuesday, She's Alive, the company overseeing Parton's multiple businesses, filed for a restraining order against Seaver, accusing him of “an obscene, deliberate and escalating campaign of threats” against Parton's estate, according to a request for a temporary restraining order filed Tuesday in Davidson County Chancery Court in Nashville.The document also alleges Seaver threatened attorneys, business partners and employees and at one point allegedly warned he could "destroy the entire brand" unless he was paid.Seaver is also alleged to have told a member of Parton's legal team, "I'm not an entertainment person. I'm a killer," according to the court document.Seaver denies the allegations in the court filing, telling ABC News that his late aunt jokingly called him "her killer.""Dolly called me her killer. It was a joke we used around her camp," Seaver said. "I was her 'baby boy ninja' and Danny Nozell took that text out of context to somehow imagine that I was threatening him. He’s always called me The Killer."He added, "I've never threatened anyone ... They are my friends and my brothers and colleagues."Nozell, Parton's longtime manager who oversees She's Alive, has not replied to ABC News' request for comment.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Dolly Parton performs at the Glastonbury Festival on June 29, 2014, in Glastonbury, England. (Ian Gavan/Getty Images)The nephew of late music star Dolly Parton who served as her longtime head of security confirms he was fired after her death, and said a restraining order has been requested against him by the corporation that runs Parton's entertainment empire."The restraining order is spurious and simply a publicity stunt," Bryan Seaver said in a statement to ABC News Wednesday.Seaver was the family member who officially announced Parton's death in a video message released after the 80-year-old singer died on Aug. 25 after a brief battle with cancer.He told ABC News he was fired last week after serving as Parton's head of security for nearly 20 years.Seaver, a son of one of Parton's 11 siblings, said he was terminated over what he calls "contrived threats.""I was fired. After the estate negotiated with me and my company for services in perpetuity and agreed to that service provision from my company," Seaver said in a statement. "A week later they fired me for these contrived 'threats.'"Parton, who became known for her entrepreneurial skills in addition to her music prowess, left behind a multimillion dollar estate, including the Dollywood amusement park. She and her husband of nearly 60 years, Carl Dean, who died last year, had no children.On Tuesday, She's Alive, the company overseeing Parton's multiple businesses, filed for a restraining order against Seaver, accusing him of “an obscene, deliberate and escalating campaign of threats” against Parton's estate, according to a request for a temporary restraining order filed Tuesday in Davidson County Chancery Court in Nashville.The document also alleges Seaver threatened attorneys, business partners and employees and at one point allegedly warned he could "destroy the entire brand" unless he was paid.Seaver is also alleged to have told a member of Parton's legal team, "I'm not an entertainment person. I'm a killer," according to the court document.Seaver denies the allegations in the court filing, telling ABC News that his late aunt jokingly called him "her killer.""Dolly called me her killer. It was a joke we used around her camp," Seaver said. "I was her 'baby boy ninja' and Danny Nozell took that text out of context to somehow imagine that I was threatening him. He’s always called me The Killer."He added, "I've never threatened anyone ... They are my friends and my brothers and colleagues."Nozell, Parton's longtime manager who oversees She's Alive, has not replied to ABC News' request for comment.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
In brief: Cynthia Erivo stars in 'Prima Facie' trailer and more
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:30:00 -0500
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The trailer for Prima Facie has arrived. Cynthia Erivo stars in the Sony Pictures film as a young barrister whose personal life and career unravel after she is sexually assaulted by a person in the law world. Susanna White directed the film that world premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. While U.S. distribution has not been announced for the movie, it's set to open in the U.K. and Ireland on Nov. 13 ...It will be a reunion for the Broadway revival cast of Evita. Rachel Zegler is set to star alongside her West End co-stars Diego Rodriguez and James Olivas in the New York transfer of the Olivier-winning production. Zegler, as perviously reported, stars as Eva Perón, while Rodriguez will play Che and Olivas will play Juan Perón ...The official trailer for Reasonable Doubt season 4 has arrived. The new season of the courtroom drama series premieres on Hulu Oct. 6. Kerry Washington executive produces the show that was created, written and executive produced by Raamla Mohamed Hunter ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
The trailer for Prima Facie has arrived. Cynthia Erivo stars in the Sony Pictures film as a young barrister whose personal life and career unravel after she is sexually assaulted by a person in the law world. Susanna White directed the film that world premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. While U.S. distribution has not been announced for the movie, it's set to open in the U.K. and Ireland on Nov. 13 ...It will be a reunion for the Broadway revival cast of Evita. Rachel Zegler is set to star alongside her West End co-stars Diego Rodriguez and James Olivas in the New York transfer of the Olivier-winning production. Zegler, as perviously reported, stars as Eva Perón, while Rodriguez will play Che and Olivas will play Juan Perón ...The official trailer for Reasonable Doubt season 4 has arrived. The new season of the courtroom drama series premieres on Hulu Oct. 6. Kerry Washington executive produces the show that was created, written and executive produced by Raamla Mohamed Hunter ...Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
'Darkwing Duck' revival series with Mark Hamill, Seth Rogen headed to Disney+
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Wed, 23 Sep 2026 05:00:00 -0500
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A new image from the continuation of 'Darkwing Duck.' (Disney+)Darkwing Duck is back for a whole new generation.Disney+ has greenlit an all-new Darkwing Duck animated series. This continuation of the animated franchise brings back the character Drake Mallard as the crime fighter known as Darkwing Duck."For the last 35 years, Darkwing Duck has been trapped in his worst nightmare: an alternate world that’s never heard of his superhero exploits. Now a rebellious teen named Duckie who knows all about his heroic past shows up to pull this ego-fueled vigilante back into battle. Together, this unlikely duo will get dangerous to fight old enemies like Negaduck and Megavolt and reunite with allies Launchpad, Gosalyn and Morgana to save the entire universe," according to the show's official synopsis.Mark Hamill leads the show's voice cast as Drake Mallard/Darkwing Duck. The all-star ensemble also includes Seth Rogen as Launchpad McQuack, Lizzy Caplan as Gosalyn Mallard, Lilimar as Duckie, Dan Stevens as Glade McTowers, Tiffany Shepis as Rosa, Kathryn Newton as Firecracker, Teo Briones as Timb, Tyler Dean Flores as Pondsy, Katie Rich as Officer Shanks and Nat Faxon as Officer Webb.The show comes from Sean Tretta and Borja Peña Gorostegui, who also executive produce. The original series' creator Tad Stones consulted on the development of this new continuation.“Like every other fan of the original show, I’m excited to see Darkwing getting dangerous again in a whole new series," Stones said. "The new creative team has certainly amped up the action and comedy without forgetting the Disney heart. This series places DW in the literary tradition of Robin Hood, Zorro, and Sherlock Holmes, heroes whose lore has been reinterpreted by multiple creators in multiple mediums. They explored the core of those characters by tossing them into new eras, new relationships, and even new universes. No matter when or where, Darkwing Duck will appear in a cloud of blue smoke to grab the spotlight.”Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
A new image from the continuation of 'Darkwing Duck.' (Disney+)Darkwing Duck is back for a whole new generation.Disney+ has greenlit an all-new Darkwing Duck animated series. This continuation of the animated franchise brings back the character Drake Mallard as the crime fighter known as Darkwing Duck."For the last 35 years, Darkwing Duck has been trapped in his worst nightmare: an alternate world that’s never heard of his superhero exploits. Now a rebellious teen named Duckie who knows all about his heroic past shows up to pull this ego-fueled vigilante back into battle. Together, this unlikely duo will get dangerous to fight old enemies like Negaduck and Megavolt and reunite with allies Launchpad, Gosalyn and Morgana to save the entire universe," according to the show's official synopsis.Mark Hamill leads the show's voice cast as Drake Mallard/Darkwing Duck. The all-star ensemble also includes Seth Rogen as Launchpad McQuack, Lizzy Caplan as Gosalyn Mallard, Lilimar as Duckie, Dan Stevens as Glade McTowers, Tiffany Shepis as Rosa, Kathryn Newton as Firecracker, Teo Briones as Timb, Tyler Dean Flores as Pondsy, Katie Rich as Officer Shanks and Nat Faxon as Officer Webb.The show comes from Sean Tretta and Borja Peña Gorostegui, who also executive produce. The original series' creator Tad Stones consulted on the development of this new continuation.“Like every other fan of the original show, I’m excited to see Darkwing getting dangerous again in a whole new series," Stones said. "The new creative team has certainly amped up the action and comedy without forgetting the Disney heart. This series places DW in the literary tradition of Robin Hood, Zorro, and Sherlock Holmes, heroes whose lore has been reinterpreted by multiple creators in multiple mediums. They explored the core of those characters by tossing them into new eras, new relationships, and even new universes. No matter when or where, Darkwing Duck will appear in a cloud of blue smoke to grab the spotlight.”Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.]]>
Taylor Swift announces brand-new song, 'Patient Zero'
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Tue, 22 Sep 2026 13:45:00 -0500
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Taylor Swift attends the Songwriters Hall of Fame 55th annual Induction and Awards Gala at Marriott Marquis Hotel on June 11, 2026, in New York City. (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)Swifties have been patient, and now The Life of a Showgirl continues on.Taylor Swift has announced the upcoming release of her brand-new single, titled "Patient Zero." The worldwide music superstar took to