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Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan returning for ‘American Idol’ season 24

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

The trio of Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan and new judge Carrie Underwood will be returning for another season of ABC's American Idol — the 24th overall of the pioneering music competition.Carrie, who won season 4 of American Idol, joined the judging panel... Read More.

‘After All the Bars Are Closed’ keeps opening new doors for Thomas Rhett

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Thomas Rhett continues his run at the top as "After All the Bars Are Closed" sits at #1 on both the Mediabase and Billboard Country Airplay charts. This is TR's third week at the pinnacle of the Billboard tally and his first on Mediabase,... Read More.

On This Day, Aug. 25, 1970: Elton John played his first-ever show in North America

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

On This Day, Aug. 25, 1970 ...Elton John played his first-ever live show in North America, kicking off a six-night stand at The Troubadour in Los Angeles.According to setlist.fm, Elton’s nine-song set opened with the now-classic “Your Song” and also featured “Border Song,” “Take Me to... Read More.

New Who? Only if Roger Daltrey can co-write with Pete Townshend

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

The Who is currently on a North American farewell tour, but if you're hoping it will be accompanied by new music, Roger Daltrey has one specific condition.When asked if he'd want to make another Who album, Daltrey tells The New York... Read More.

Taylor Swift’s back in the top 10; Travis Kelce’s parents weigh in on her ‘New Heights’ appearance

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Taylor Swift hasn't even released her new album yet, but she's already back in the top 10 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.While The Life of a Showgirl won't be out until Oct. 3, her previous release, The Tortured Poets Department, has jumped from... Read More.

Multiple guests join Jonas Brothers at Fenway Park; Kevin Jonas debuts first-ever solo song

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

During Jonas Brothers' current tour, they've welcomed special guests at some of their tour stops, but their Saturday show at Boston's Fenway Park upped the ante. Not only did they have three special guests, but Kevin Jonas did something onstage he's never done before: performed... Read More.

‘Harry Potter’ director Chris Columbus does not want to be involved in upcoming HBO series

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Chris Columbus is not interested in being involved in HBO's Harry Potter series.The director, who launched the film franchise by directing the first two Harry Potter movies, recently told Variety he is done with the wizarding world.“No, I’ve done it, you saw my version,” Columbus said. “There’s nothing left for me... Read More.

Drake has seemingly purchased Tupac’s Death Row chain

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Drake, who made headlines in 2023 when he bought Tupac Shakur's iconic crown ring, has seemingly purchased another iconic piece of the late rapper's jewelry.Drake posted on Instagram a close-up photo of Tupac's Death Row Records chain, including... Read More.

Kumail Nanjiani thought ‘Eternals’ would bring Marvel roles ‘for the next 10 years’

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

Kumail Nanjiani expected his time in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to lead to many more jobs.The actor portrayed Kingo in the 2021 Chloé Zhao film Eternals, for which he underwent a major physical transformation. Nanjiani spoke about his experience after the film was released during a recent appearance... Read More.

Travis Decker search: FBI conducting investigation at campground where 3 daughters were found dead

Monday, August 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- An FBI investigation has prompted the closure of several roads, trails and campgrounds in Leavenworth, Washington -- including the site where Travis Decker allegedly murdered his three daughters -- as the search for the fugitive father nearly reaches the three-month mark,... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood & Luke Bryan returning for ‘American Idol’ season 24

‘After All the Bars Are Closed’ keeps opening new doors for Thomas Rhett

On This Day, Aug. 25, 1970: Elton John played his first-ever show in North America

New Who? Only if Roger Daltrey can co-write with Pete Townshend

Taylor Swift’s back in the top 10; Travis Kelce’s parents weigh in on her ‘New Heights’ appearance

Multiple guests join Jonas Brothers at Fenway Park; Kevin Jonas debuts first-ever solo song

‘Harry Potter’ director Chris Columbus does not want to be involved in upcoming HBO series

Drake has seemingly purchased Tupac’s Death Row chain

Kumail Nanjiani thought ‘Eternals’ would bring Marvel roles ‘for the next 10 years’

Travis Decker search: FBI conducting investigation at campground where 3 daughters were found dead

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