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Christmas tree farmers warn of future shortages. Here are some early Black Friday deals:
Read full article: Christmas tree farmers warn of future shortages. Here are some early Black Friday deals:The Grinch is at it again. Farmers around the country warned ABC News Good Morning America that mature trees in the Northeast are ready, but the trees that have just been planted are not growing.
āIt just happened so fast:ā Parents recount sand collapse that claimed their daughterās life
Read full article: āIt just happened so fast:ā Parents recount sand collapse that claimed their daughterās lifeThe parents of Sloan Mattingly, the little girl who died after being buried in a sand hole in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, spoke with Good Morning America this week about the tragedy.
BTS' Jung Kook to join Global Citizen Festival lineup to make one of his first US solo appearances
Read full article: BTS' Jung Kook to join Global Citizen Festival lineup to make one of his first US solo appearancesJung Kook of BTS will join the Global Citizen Festival lineup, making one of his first live solo appearances at the Sept. 23 benefit concert in New Yorkās Central Park.
Suarez appears on āGMAā after entering presidential race, reluctant to talk Trump indictment
Read full article: Suarez appears on āGMAā after entering presidential race, reluctant to talk Trump indictmentMiami Mayor Francis Suarez appeared on ABCās āGood Morning Ameraicaā Thursday, a day after filing paperwork to enter the already-crowded 2024 Republican presidential primaries.
Local celebrities judge Good Morning Americaās United States of Burgers competition in Miami
Read full article: Local celebrities judge Good Morning Americaās United States of Burgers competition in MiamiGood Morning America made a stop in Miami on Wednesday for the third round of their United States of Burgers competition.
Baldwin to ABC about shooting: 'I didn't pull the trigger'
Read full article: Baldwin to ABC about shooting: 'I didn't pull the trigger'ABC News has released a clip in which Alec Baldwin tells George Stephanopoulos that he did not pull the trigger on a gun that went off on a New Mexico film set, killing a cinematographer.
AP sources: Michael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19
Read full article: AP sources: Michael Strahan tests positive for COVID-19FILE - In this Thursday, Nov. 30, 2017 file photo, Former New York Giant Michael Strahan poses for a picture at the opening of "NFL Experience" in Times Square, New York. Pro Football Hall of Famer and Good Morning America host Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-quarantining, according to people familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)Pro Football Hall of Famer and āGood Morning Americaā host Michael Strahan has tested positive for COVID-19 and is self-quarantining, according to people familiar with the situation. Strahan, who also provides analysis on the āFox NFL Sundayā pregame show, appeared remotely during last Sundayās NFC championship game. The 49-year-old Strahan has been absent from the ABC morning show all week and it remains uncertain when he will be on again.
Will coronavirus vaccines have long-term side effects? An expert weighs in.
Read full article: Will coronavirus vaccines have long-term side effects? An expert weighs in.We asked Dr. Aileen Marty that question on Local 10ā²s āThis Week in South Floridaā on Sunday, noting that the development and testing periods for vaccines generally take far longer than the sped-up process for the coronavirus shots. Marty, an infectious diseases expert at Florida International University, explained that the two-month observation period of people who took the COVID-19 vaccines in clinical trials is a time period in which side effects would normally present themselves for a vaccination. The study is a two-month study of the numbers of people who had received two doses and had gone beyond their seven days post-vaccination, and thatās where the comparison was. āWhereas that could be something that we would worry about, the reality is that when we see side-effects from vaccines, we generally see anything significant within the first two months. Watch the full āThis Week in South Floridaā segment with Dr. Marty below:
Some New York news shows back, but many hosts work remotely
Read full article: Some New York news shows back, but many hosts work remotelyMonday represented a key phase in New York City's reopening, with many offices bringing employees back for the first time. Despite the CBS and Fox moves, most news employees continue to work remotely, and the television programs that originate here have a patchwork of approaches that have quickly become familiar. A majority of the show hosts on MSNBC including Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski and Willie Geist of Morning Joe work remotely. Other morning shows have varied approaches. Hoda Kotb of NBC's Today show has worked out of that show's Rockefeller Center studio, but most of her colleagues are at home.
ABC names Matt James as its first black 'Bachelor'
Read full article: ABC names Matt James as its first black 'Bachelor'This image released by ABC shows Matt James, who will be the next bachelor on the 25th season of the romance reality series "The Bachelor." (Craig Sjodin/ABC via AP)NEW YORK ABC has named Matt James, its first black Bachelor to lead the network's long-running dating competition show. The casting was announced Friday on Good Morning America.James, a 28-year-old from North Carolina, was originally chosen to compete for Clare Crawley's affection on The Bachelorette, but filming was scrapped in March due to the coronavirus pandemic. Good Morning America says James founded an organization in New York City that finds creative ways to engage children from underserved areas. The show has been under pressure for years to be more diverse and cast a black "Bachelor."
Nominations announced for 92nd Academy Awards
Read full article: Nominations announced for 92nd Academy AwardsThe nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced Monday morning on ABCās āGood Morning America.āāThe Jokerā came out with the most nominations at 11, with āOnce Upon a Time in Hollywoodā and āThe Irishmanā following close behind with a whopping 10 nominations each. The Oscars will be held on Feb. 9. It will be without a host for the second year in a row. Here is a full list of the nominations:Best PictureĀ· "Ford v. Ferrari"Ā· "The Irishman"Ā· "Jojo Rabbit"Ā· "Joker"Ā· "Little Women"Ā· "Marriage Story"Ā· "1917"Ā· "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"Ā· "Parasite"Actress in a Leading RoleĀ· Cynthia Erivo, "Harriet"Ā· Saoirse Ronan, "Little Women"Ā· Charlize Theron, "Bombshell"Ā· Scarlett Johansson, "Marriage Story"Ā· Renee Zellweger, "Judy"Actor in a Leading RoleĀ· Antonio Banderas, "Pain and Glory"Ā· Leonardo DiCaprio, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"Ā· Adam Driver, "Marriage Story"Ā· Joaquin Phoenix, "Joker"Ā· Jonathan Pryce, "The Two Popes"Best DirectorĀ· Martin Scorsese, "The Irishman"Ā· Todd Phillips, "Joker"Ā· Sam Mendes, "1917"Ā· Quentin Tarantino, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"Ā· Bong Joon-ho, "Parasite"Actor in a Supporting RoleĀ· Tom Hanks, "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood"Ā· Al Pacino, "The Irishman"Ā· Joe Pesci, "The Irishman"Ā· Anthony Hopkins, "The Two Popes"Ā· Brad Pitt, "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"Actress in a Supporting RoleĀ· Kathy Bates, "Richard Jewell"Ā· Laura Dern, "Marriage Story"Ā· Scarlett Johansson, "Jojo Rabbit"Ā· Florence Pugh, "Little Women"Ā· Margot Robbie, "Bombshell"Costume DesignĀ· "The Irishman"Ā· "Jojo Rabbit"Ā· "Joker"Ā· "Little Women"Ā· "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"Film EditingĀ· "Ford V. Ferrari"Ā· "The Irishman"Ā· JoJo RabbitĀ· "Joker"Ā· "Parasite"Original ScoreĀ· "Joker"Ā· "Little Women"Ā· "Marriage Story"Ā· "1917"Ā· "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"Animated Short FilmĀ· "Daughter"Ā· "Hair Love"Ā· "Kitbull"Ā· "Memorable"Ā· "Sister"Live Action Short FilmĀ· "Brotherhood"Ā· "Nefta Football Club"Ā· "The Neighborās Window"Ā· "Saria"Ā· "A Sister"Sound MixingĀ· "Ad Astra"Ā· "Ford v Ferrari"Ā· "Joker"Ā· "1917"Ā· "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"Sound EditingĀ· "Ford v Ferrari"Ā· "Joker"Ā· "1917"Ā· "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"Ā· "Star Wars: The Rise of SkywalkerāOriginal SongĀ· "I Canāt Let You Throw Yourself Away" - "Toy Story 4"Ā· "Iām Gonna Love Me Again" ā "Rocketman"Ā· "Iām Standing With You" ā "Breakthrough"Ā· "Into The Unknown" ā "Frozen 2"Ā· "Stand Up" ā "Harriet"International Feature FilmĀ· "Corpus Christi"Ā· "Honeyland"Ā· "Les Miserables"Ā· "Pain and Glory"Ā· "Parasite"Documentary ShortĀ· "In the Absence"Ā· "Learning to Skateboard in a War Zone If Youāre a Girl"Ā· "Life Overtakes Me"Ā· "St. Louis Superman"Ā· "Walk Run Cha-Cha"Documentary FeatureĀ· "American Factory"Ā· "The Cave"Ā· "The Edge of Democracy"Ā· "For Sama"Ā· "Honeyland"Production DesignĀ· "The Irishman"Ā· "Jojo Rabbit"Ā· "1917"Ā· "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"CinematographyĀ· "The Irishman"Ā· "Joker"Ā· "The Lighthouse"Ā· "1917"Ā· "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"Visual EffectsĀ· "Avengers: Endgame"Ā· "The Irishman"Ā· "The Lion King"Ā· "1917"Ā· "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"Animated Feature FilmĀ· "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World""Ā· "I Lost My Body"Ā· "Klaus"Ā· "Missing Link"Ā· "Toy Story 4"Makeup and HairstylingĀ· "Bombshell"Ā· "Joker"Ā· "Judy"Ā· "Maleficent: Mistress of Evil"Ā· "1917"Adapted ScreenplayĀ· Taika Waititi, "Jojo Rabbit"Ā· Steve Zaillian, "The Irishman"Ā· Anthony McCarten, "The Two Popes"Ā· Greta Gerwig, "Little Women"Ā· Todd Phillips and Scott Silver, "Joker"Original ScreenplayĀ· "Knives Out"Ā· "Marriage Story"Ā· "1917"Ā· "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood"Ā· āParasiteā
BTS says decision to hold concert in Saudi Arabia wasn't easy
Read full article: BTS says decision to hold concert in Saudi Arabia wasn't easyIn July, BTS attracted criticism after they announced an Oct. 11 show in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. In Saudi Arabia, same-sex sexual activity is illegal, public spaces are mostly segregated by gender and women's rights remain restricted. Why is Saudi Arabia inviting international pop stars? This year, Mariah Carey held her own concert in Saudi Arabia, despite backlash from women's rights activists. Last week, Saudi Arabia announced a new scheme that allows 49 different countries to get a visa on arrival.
Beyonc's father, Mathew Knowles, reveals his fight with breast cancer
Read full article: Beyonc's father, Mathew Knowles, reveals his fight with breast cancerLOS ANGELES - The father of musical superstars Beyonc and Solange is revealing his breast cancer diagnosis. While breast cancer mostly affects women, thousands of men are diagnosed annually. About 245,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and 2,200 in men each year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It said 41,000 women and 460 men die from breast cancer in the US annually. October is breast cancer awareness month.
'GMA' host apologizes for mocking Prince George ballet interest
Read full article: 'GMA' host apologizes for mocking Prince George ballet interestKensingtonPalace/Matt Porteous/Twitter via CNN(CNN) - Lara Spencer formerly apologized Monday on "Good Morning America" for her recent comment mocking Prince George's interest in ballet. Controversy arose last week after "GMA" aired a segment that mentioned that the future king of England's favorite activities include ballet lessons. "We'll see how long that lasts," Spencer deadpanned about the 6-year-old's interest before chuckling. Viewer response was swift, with even dance legend Debbie Allen offering a video rebuttal on social media that was posted with the hashtag #boysdancetoo. Wall had earlier shared on social media that Spencer wanted to make amends for her comment.
Lara Spencer apologizes for criticizing Prince George's ballet lessons
Read full article: Lara Spencer apologizes for criticizing Prince George's ballet lessonsNEW YORK (CNN) - "Good Morning America" co-anchor Lara Spencer has apologized after she was accused of making a sexist and stereotypical comment about one of Prince George's favorite pastimes. The controversy arose on Friday after the ABC morning news show aired a segment that mentioned that the future king of England's favorite activities include ballet lessons. Spencer later posted a mea culpa on her Instagram page. "My sincere apologies for an insensitive comment I made in pop news yesterday," she wrote in conjunction with a picture of an open field and outdoor skyline. "From ballet to anything one wants to explore in life, I say GO FOR IT.
Staffers unhappy with Spicer being on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Read full article: Staffers unhappy with Spicer being on 'Dancing with the Stars'CNN image(CNN) - Tom Bergeron isn't the only person who's unhappy about the casting of Sean Spicer on "Dancing With the Stars." Some staffers at ABC News are "up in arms," as one source put it, over the decision by ABC's entertainment division. The network is casting the former White House press secretary, best known for his obfuscation on behalf of President Trump, for what's supposed to be a delightful dance-off. But for "GMA" to lean into it -- by setting up a faux White House podium for his intro on Wednesday -- is problematic. Responding to Bergeron's statement, Spicer told CNN Business, "I think Tom has been a great host.
BTS is taking an extended break from performing
Read full article: BTS is taking an extended break from performing(CNN) - Mic drop, indeed -- the beloved Korean boy band BTS is taking a break. The world's favorite K-Pop septet announced its members are going on an extended hiatus from performing following a concert in Seoul on Sunday. Big Hit said the much-needed break provides a chance for the members of BTS -- that's RM, Jungkook, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin and V -- to "rest and recharge." "BTS will return refreshed and recharged to return all the love you have and continue to show them." diehard superfans) took the news surprisingly well, saying that although they'll miss the Bangtan Boys, they're happy they get a hard-earned break.
Bella Thorne says she's actually pansexual, not bisexual
Read full article: Bella Thorne says she's actually pansexual, not bisexualDimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Harper's BAZAAR(CNN) - Bella Thorne revealed via Twitter years ago that she was bisexual, but now the former Disney star has further defined her sexuality. In an interview with ABC's "Good Morning America" to promote her new book, "Life of a Wannabe Mogul: Mental Disarray," Thorne talked about no longer identifying as bisexual. "I'm actually a pansexual, and I didn't know that," Thorne said. "Doesn't have to be a girl, or a guy, or ... you know, a he, a she, a this, or that," Thorne said. The dictionary defines the term as "not limited in sexual choice with regard to biological sex, gender, or gender identity."
Michael Strahan sacks 'Live' for full-time role on 'Good Morning America'
Read full article: Michael Strahan sacks 'Live' for full-time role on 'Good Morning America'Michael Strahan, who has been moonlighting on ABC's "Good Morning America" while co-hosting "Live with Kelly and Michael," will leave the popular daytime talk show for which he was hired to replace Regis Philbin in 2012. The former New York Giants star will leave the show in September to join an expanded role on the increasingly popular ABC News morning show. "I look forward to continuing to work with the incredible team at 'GMA,'" Strahan said. "My time with 'Live with Kelly and Michael' has been transformative, and my departure will be bittersweet," Strahan said. "Live" will begin its search for a new co-host in time for the start of the new season this fall.