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Jennifer Hudson to return to ‘American Idol’ as guest judge and mentor

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Jennifer Hudson is set to return to the show that introduced her to the world. She will appear on American Idol's Disney Night episode, serving as guest judge and mentor for the nine finalists who will take the stage to perform iconic Disney songs.Her... Read More.

‘God of chaos’ asteroid to pass close to Earth in 2029

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A rare asteroid will soon be visible to the naked eye in a rare celestial event, according to astronomers.Asteroid 99942 Apophis - named after the Egyptian deity of chaos, darkness and fire - is expected to safely pass close to Earth... Read More.

Phil Collins ‘pleased and honored’ to be inducted into the Rock Hall as a solo artist

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Phil Collins says he's honored to be chosen as part of the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class."Obviously I'm pleased and honored to be inducted," Collins wrote on Instagram. "It wraps up what has been a wonderful life... Read More.

Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler and more to star in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Octet’ film adaptation

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

The cast for Lin-Manuel Miranda's film adaptation of the musical Octet has been revealed.Miranda took to his Instagram to reveal the star-studded cast list for his movie adaptation of the Dave Malloy musical on Tuesday. He posted a photo of... Read More.

Dates for Chris Brown and Usher’s R&B Tour revealed

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Chris Brown and Usher have unveiled the dates for their upcoming R&B Tour.They'll be singing and dancing across North America for 33 dates, kicking things off on June 26 at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. They will also... Read More.

Luke Combs wakes up to 20th #1 with ‘Sleepless in a Hotel Room’

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Luke Combs claims the 20th #1 of his career as "Sleepless in a Hotel Room" rises to #1 on the Billboard Country Airplay tally. His most recent chart-topper, "Back in the Saddle," spent two weeks at... Read More.

Earth, Wind & Fire documentary to open 25th anniversary Tribeca Festival

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson's documentary about R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire is set to open the 25th anniversary Tribeca Festival in New York City.Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial VS That's the Weight of the World) will have its world premiere on June... Read More.

Late Blondie drummer Clem Burke’s memoir to be released in September

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Blondie drummer Clem Burke passed away in 2025, but his life story is about to be told in a posthumous memoir, The Other Side of the Dream (My Life In and Out of Blondie).According to the description, Burke began writing his memoir over 20... Read More.

Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez reunite at opening of Demi’s tour

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

Demi Lovato kicked off her It's Not That Deep tour in Orlando, Florida, Monday night, where she reunited with her former BFF Selena Gomez.Selena posted photos of the reunion on her Instagram Story, writing on one of the photos, "I... Read More.

For KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone to co-direct, star in ‘Drummer Boy’ movie musical

Tuesday, April 14 by ABC News

A version of "The Little Drummer Boy" by the Australian duo for KING + COUNTRY has been returning to the charts every holiday season for the past few years. Now it seems the song has inspired a movie.Joel Smallbone will co-direct and star in... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Jennifer Hudson to return to ‘American Idol’ as guest judge and mentor

‘God of chaos’ asteroid to pass close to Earth in 2029

Phil Collins ‘pleased and honored’ to be inducted into the Rock Hall as a solo artist

Amanda Seyfried, Rachel Zegler and more to star in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s ‘Octet’ film adaptation

Dates for Chris Brown and Usher’s R&B Tour revealed

Luke Combs wakes up to 20th #1 with ‘Sleepless in a Hotel Room’

Earth, Wind & Fire documentary to open 25th anniversary Tribeca Festival

Late Blondie drummer Clem Burke’s memoir to be released in September

Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez reunite at opening of Demi’s tour

For KING + COUNTRY’s Joel Smallbone to co-direct, star in ‘Drummer Boy’ movie musical

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