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‘The Kids Are Alright’ snags Danny Bonaduce for tonight’s ‘Partridge Family’-themed episode

(LOS ANGELES) -- Tonight's episode of ABC's 1970s-set comedy The Kids Are Alright will feature a guest appearance from former child star Danny Bonaduce, co-star Michael Cudlitz tells ABC. In the episode, titled "Low Expectations," Jack Gore's character, Timmy -- one of eight boys in an Irish Catholic family in suburban L.A. -- enters a contest...

Chicago State Attorney who dropped charges against Smollett still believes actor filed a false report

(CHICAGO) -- The prosecutor who dropped the charges against Jussie Smollett told ABC News affiliate WLS that he still believes the Empire star's story about being attacked was a hoax, but decided to drop the charges anyway. “We stand behind the investigation and the facts revealed,” said Joe Magats, the first assistant state attorney.  He...

Chicago mayor, top cop say dropping charges against Jussie Smollett a "whitewash of justice"

(CHICAGO) -- After charges against Empire star Jussie Smollett were dropped Tuesday in Chicago, the city's mayor and the Chicago Police Department are reacting to the news. Smollett had been indicted on 16 counts of disorderly conduct and filing a false report after he claimed that he had been the victim of a January 29...

‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ gets the graphic novel treatment

(NEW YORK) -- The Handmaid's Tale, the novel from Margaret Atwood that became a 1990 film, a stage production, and most recently, an Emmy-winning Hulu drama, is getting graphic. That is to say, the series has inspired its first graphic novel, which was published by Doubleday Books and released today. Canadian artist Renée Nault, whose...

Jussie Smollett speaks out for first time since charges dropped: "I’ve been truthful and consistent since… day one"

(CHICAGO) --At a press conference on Tuesday morning, Jussie Smollett spoke out for the first time since prosecutors dropped felony charges against him related to his claim that he was the victim of a racially-motivated attack in Chicago in January. After his lawyer Patricia Brown Holmes spoke to the press, Smollett delivered his own prepared statement....

All charges dropped in case against ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett

(CHICAGO) -- In a unexpected reversal, Cook County prosecutors have decided to drop all charges against Empire star Jussie Smollett, who had previuosly been indicted on 16 felony counts related to his claim that he was the victim of a racially-motivated attack in Chicago in January. "Today, all criminal charges against Jussie Smollett were dropped and...

Adam Sandler hitting the road this summer with his 100% Fresher tour

(NEW YORK) -- Adam Sandler will be taking to the road starting June 1, for an 18-date summer run of his 100% Fresher tour. Citi cardmembers will have access to presale tickets from Wednesday, March 27th at 10 a.m. local time through Thursday, March 28th at 10 p.m. local time. Tickets go on sale to...

Whatever it takes: ‘Avengers: Endgame’ reportedly clocks in at over three hours

(LOS ANGELES) -- With so many plot threads to tie up -- and superhero dust to vacuum -- it's no surprise Avengers: Endgame will need some extra time to bring the events of last year's Infinity War to a satisfying conclusion. About three hours and two minutes' worth, evidently.  The website for the theater chain...

Lorraine Toussaint dishes on her character in ‘The Village’ — and why she loves being a strong woman

(NEW YORK) -- Lorraine Toussaint can comfortably say she's found a role that reflects her inner strength. In her new NBC drama The Village, Toussaint plays Patricia, the matriarch of her apartment building, which happens to be called "The Village." The actress tells ABC Radio it was easy to identify with her character because she was...

Tom Cullen talks working with childhood idol Mark Hamill on season two of ‘Knightfall’

(NEW YORK) -- In season two of History’s Knightfall, Welsh actor Tom Cullen got the chance to work alongside his childhood idol: Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. Hamill trades his Star Wars lightsaber for a real sword to play Talus, a Knights Templar veteran tasked with training new recruits. He’s nearly unrecognizable with long grey...