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Jennifer Hudson returns to ‘American Idol’ as a mentor, guest judge

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Jennifer Hudson returned to American Idol more than two decades after she competed on the show.The talk show host and EGOT winner joined her American Idol family Monday night as a mentor and guest judge. Hudson took a seat at the judges table alongside... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 4/20/26

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONRaptors 105, Cavaliers 115Hawks 107, Knicks 106Timberwolves 119, Nuggets 114NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEFlyers 3, Penguins 0Senators 2, Hurricanes 3Wild 2, Stars 4Ducks 3, Oilers 4MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALLTigers 6, Red Sox 8Astros 9, Guardians... Read More.

Darius Rucker has a single coming soon — but soon, he’ll no longer be single

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Darius Rucker hasn't put out a new album since 2023's Carolyn's Boy, but there's new music on the way, he revealed at the recent #1 party for Scotty McCreery and Hootie & the Blowfish's "Bottle Rockets." "I['ve] got a single coming out soon, as... Read More.

Billie Eilish didn’t want to share stage with 3D camera, says James Cameron

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Billie Eilish teamed up with Avatar and Titanic director James Cameron to create HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR (LIVE IN 3D), her concert film that's coming out May 8. But in a new featurette, Cameron says Eilish had... Read More.

Josh Hutcherson on hate from Taylor Swift fans: ‘I don’t need that energy’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Josh Hutcherson is opening up about the Taylor Swift fans who went after him on social media.Back in December 2025, Hutcherson appeared in an I-D interview with his I Love LA costar Jordan Firstman, in which he said, "I'm not... Read More.

Music notes: Harry Styles, Gracie Abrams and more

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

Harry Styles has released an in-studio performance of three songs from his album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally, recorded at a German studio called Funkhaus. Harry is wearing a shirt with the German words for "kiss" and "disco" written... Read More.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, John Ternus set to replace him

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, with the company announcing on Monday that John Ternus will take his place as the head of the technology giant.Cook will become the executive chairman of Apple's board of directors, the company said. Ternus... Read More.

D4vd charged with murder in ‘brutal and horrific’ death of teenage girl: DA

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

The singer D4vd has been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the "brutal and horrific" death of a 14-year-old girl whose dismembered body was found in his towed Tesla last year in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced on... Read More.

Jadakiss to host podcast about DMX’s life and legacy

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

DMX's estate has teamed with Jadakiss to bring the late rapper's life story to a new platform. They've announced Becoming DMX, a podcast arriving on streaming services this summer, with Kiss serving as host."The Estate of Earl Simmons is proud to support Becoming DMX,... Read More.

Kehlani reveals Cardi B, Leon Thomas and more to appear on self-titled album

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

Kehlani and Cardi B have teamed up again for a new song set to appear on Kehlani's upcoming album. Cardi is among the many features revealed in a trailer released by Spotify Monday.In the clip, Kehlani is seen lounging on... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Jennifer Hudson returns to ‘American Idol’ as a mentor, guest judge

Scoreboard roundup — 4/20/26

Darius Rucker has a single coming soon — but soon, he’ll no longer be single

Josh Hutcherson on hate from Taylor Swift fans: ‘I don’t need that energy’

Music notes: Harry Styles, Gracie Abrams and more

Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, John Ternus set to replace him

D4vd charged with murder in ‘brutal and horrific’ death of teenage girl: DA

Jadakiss to host podcast about DMX’s life and legacy

Kehlani reveals Cardi B, Leon Thomas and more to appear on self-titled album

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