Stage production of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ in the works

Anshuman Poyrekar/Hindustan Times via Getty Images Another box office hit is getting the stage treatment.Producer Ken Davenport announced Friday he’s developing Slumdog Millionaire, the Oscar-winning film that proved to be a breakout role for Dev Patel, into a musical with help from the film’s composer, A.R. Rahman.Slumdog Millionaire is based on the Indian novel Q&A, and followed Patel’s Jamal and his brother as they struggled to survive on the streets of Mumbai. The movie also starred Freida Pinto as […]

November 1, 2024

Rev Rock Report

On This Day, Nov. 1, 1969: The Beatles hit #1 with ‘Abbey Road’

On This Day, Nov. 1, 1969 ...The Beatles topped the Billboard 200 album chart with Abbey Road. The album spent 11 weeks at #1 and a total of 490 weeks on the chart.Abbey Road was the last album The Beatles recorded, although Let It Be was the last album they finished and released before their 1970 breakup. It featured the iconic cover of the band walking across the street in single file.The album featured such classic Beatles […]

November 1, 2024

National News

Mom, daughter shot dead by home intruder in New Jersey

WPVI (WILLINGBORO, N.J.) -- Police are searching for the gunman who shot and killed a mother and daughter during a home invasion in New Jersey.Catherine Nunez, 33, and her mother, Marisol Nunez, 54. were found dead in an upstairs bedroom of their home in Willingboro early Wednesday, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office said.It appears the intruder broke a first-floor window to enter the home, prosecutors said.No arrests have been made, […]

November 1, 2024

Rev Rock Report

Bruce Springsteen comes on like ‘Ghostbusters’ at Halloween show in Montreal

Courtesy of Disney Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band spent Halloween night rocking Montreal, Quebec, but only acknowledged the festive day with one musical moment.Taking the stage to scary-sounding music, Bruce and the band launched into a cover of Ray Parker Jr.'s 1984 #1 hit "Ghostbusters," much to the delight of the crowd, who shouted the call-and-response "Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters!" part at the top of their lungs.But […]

November 1, 2024

Rev Rock Report

Metallica’s Lars Ulrich announces 40th anniversary signature drum kit with TAMA

ABC/Randy Holmes Metallica's Lars Ulrich has announced a new signature drum kit with the company TAMA.The kit celebrates the 40th anniversary of the relationship between Ulrich and TAMA, which began in 1984 thanks to a recommendation from Rush's Neil Peart.The anniversary model is a replica of Ulrich's current setup on Metallica's M72 tour supporting their latest album, 2023's 72 Seasons. Fittingly, only 72 sets will be sold.For more info, visit TAMA.com.You can […]

November 1, 2024

National News

Clubhouses offer potential solutions for those with severe mental illness

(NEW YORK) -- When Jordan Neely boarded the subway on May 1, 2023, he was homeless, ranting about having nothing to eat or drink and said he was willing to die, according to authorities. Perceptions of Neely's final moments differ, but each account tells a similar story at its core: Neely appeared to be experiencing a mental health crisis when Daniel Penny put him in the chokehold that ended his life.Opening arguments are set […]

November 1, 2024

Entertainment News

Heidi Klum wows as E.T. at her 2024 Halloween party

TheStewartofNY/WireImage Heidi Klum once again pulled out all the stops for her highly anticipated annual Halloween party, showing up as E.T. in a costume that has everyone talking.The supermodel and TV host keeps her fans on their toes and eagerly awaiting her big costume reveal each year. This year, she took her signature extravagance to new heights with her nostalgic '80s costume, a choice that underscores her reputation as the […]

November 1, 2024

Mike FM Music News

Mariah Carey says ‘it’s time’ to ring in holiday season in annual video

Disney Mariah Carey has spoken, and it is Christmas time."It's time," the "All I Want for Christmas Is You" singer announced in a high pitched vibrato swapping out a glamorous Halloween look for a Santa-inspired suit in her annual video, declaring it is time for the Christmas festivities to begin.Mariah teased the announcement multiple times on social media this week including on Monday, when she began to break into song as her hit Christmas classic […]

November 1, 2024

Sports News

Scoreboard roundup — 10/31/24

iStock (NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL LEAGUEBucks 99, Grizzlies 122Rockets 108, Mavericks 102Spurs 106, Jazz 88Suns 125, Clippers 119NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEOilers 5, Predators 1Blackhawks 2, Sharks 3Kraken 1, Maple Leafs 4Blues 1, Flyers 2Ducks 1, Penguins 2Canadiens 3, Capitals 6Bruins 2, Hurricanes 8 Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

November 1, 2024