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Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ becomes his first #1 debut on ‘Billboard’ 200

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

Bruno Mars "just might" be pretty happy about his latest chart success.His new album, The Romantic, has entered the Billboard 200 album chart at #1, marking his first #1 debut, and his first #1 album since 2013's Unorthodox Jukebox. Overall,... Read More.

In brief: ‘The Night Agent’ renewed for season 4 and more

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

The Night Agent has been renewed for season 4. Netflix has renewed the action drama series for a fourth season, which will film in Los Angeles. The show's creator, executive producer and showrunner Shawn Ryan said, "It's been a wild ride filming The Night... Read More.

Rihanna’s Los Angeles mansion struck by gunfire, woman arrested: Police

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

Rihanna's mansion was struck by gunfire on Sunday afternoon while the singer and businesswoman was home, according to the Los Angeles Police Department and sources with knowledge of the investigation.The suspect, a 30-year-old woman, has been arrested, the LAPD said. The motive was not... Read More.

Jill Scott says response to ‘To Whom This May Concern’ ’gives me the greatest joy’

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

It's been almost a month since Jill Scott released her first album in a decade, To Whom This May Concern, and she's happy with the reception thus far."When you are working on something so diligently and with so much love, it's scary to lend... Read More.

Jason Aldean’s 50th chart entry is a heart-to-heart between a man and his heart

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

Jason Aldean has followed up his 31st #1 hit, "How Far Does A Goodbye Go," with a new single, "Don't Tell On Me." It's just entered the Billboard Country Airplay chart, and as the publication notes,... Read More.

Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy party raised $4.1 million

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

Steven Tyler's annual Jam for Janie Grammy Viewing Party, put on by his Janie's Fund charity, raised $4.1 million for the organization.Janie's Fund posted a video on Instagram featuring highlights from the bash, which took place Feb. 1 at the... Read More.

Justin Trudeau’s son references dad’s Katy Perry romance in new song

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

Katy Perry's relationship with former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau has inspired a new song - not by the pop star but by Trudeau's aspiring rapper son.Xavier Trudeau, who goes by Xav, has a new song with the lyrics, "I move like my pops,... Read More.

’Hoppers’ leaps to #1 debut at the box office

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

Hoppers has bounced its way to a #1 debut at the box office.The latest film from Pixar brought in $46 million in its first weekend, according to Box Office Mojo. That knocked the previous week's box... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 3/8/26

Monday, March 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Sunday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONCeltics 109, Cavaliers 98Knicks 97, Lakers 110Pistons 110, Heat 121Mavericks 92, Raptors 122Wizards 118, Pelicans 138Magic 130, Bucks 91Rockets 120, Spurs 145Pacers 111, Trail Blazers 131Bulls 110, Kings 126Hornets 99, Suns 111NATIONAL... Read More.

Video footage appears to cast doubt on DHS claims about fatal 2025 shooting involving agent

Sunday, March 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Videos released by the Texas Department of Public Safety appear to cast doubt on the Department of Homeland Security's account of a fatal agent-involved shooting of U.S. citizen that occurred in South Padre Island, Texas, in March 2025.Ruben Ray Martinez, 23,... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Bruno Mars’ ‘The Romantic’ becomes his first #1 debut on ‘Billboard’ 200

In brief: ‘The Night Agent’ renewed for season 4 and more

Rihanna’s Los Angeles mansion struck by gunfire, woman arrested: Police

Jill Scott says response to ‘To Whom This May Concern’ ’gives me the greatest joy’

Jason Aldean’s 50th chart entry is a heart-to-heart between a man and his heart

Steven Tyler’s Jam for Janie Grammy party raised $4.1 million

Justin Trudeau’s son references dad’s Katy Perry romance in new song

’Hoppers’ leaps to #1 debut at the box office

Scoreboard roundup — 3/8/26

Video footage appears to cast doubt on DHS claims about fatal 2025 shooting involving agent

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