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‘Leave (Get Out)’ and go see JoJo star in Broadway’s ‘CHESS’

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

Lea Michele is leaving her starring role in the hit Broadway musical CHESS on June 21, and she's being replaced by an early-2000s pop star.Joanna "JoJo" Levesque will take over the role of Florence Vassy in the show starting June 23. It's her second... Read More.

Savannah Guthrie gives 1st interview since Nancy Guthrie’s abduction: ‘We are in agony’

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is speaking out in her first interview nearly two months after her mother, Nancy Guthrie, was kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home.Authorities say Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her house in the early hours of... Read More.

‘Wild Thing,’ ‘Angel of the Morning’ songwriter Chip Taylor dead at 86

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

Chip Taylor, songwriter of such hits as "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning," has died at the age of 86. The news was confirmed in a post on his official Facebook page."Hi all - we are sad to tell... Read More.

Olivia Dean, Myles Smith & more receive nods for UK’s prestigious Ivor Novello Awards

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

Fresh off their Grammy wins, Olivia Dean and Lola Young have now received nominations for another major honor: the U.K.'s Ivor Novello Awards, aka The Ivors.The awards, which have been handed out since 1956, are the most prestigious music honor... Read More.

In brief: ‘For All Mankind’ renewed for sixth, final season and more

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

For All Mankind has been renewed for a sixth and final season on Apple TV. This announcement comes just ahead of the season 5 debut, which premieres on Friday. A new episode of the fifth season will debut weekly until the May 29 finale.... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 3/24/26

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONKings 90, Hornets 134Pelicans 116, Knicks 121Magic 131, Cavaliers 136Nuggets 125, Suns 123NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEMaple Leafs 4, Bruins 2Hurricanes 2, Canadiens 5Senators 3, Red Wings 2Kraken 4, Panthers 5Blackhawks 4, Islanders 3Blue... Read More.

Suge Knight to release memoir: ‘It’s my truth about Tupac, Death Row and my life’

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

Suge Knight is ready to tell his part of hip-hop history. He's announced a memoir, Your Pain Is My Joy, set to be released on Aug. 4.The book will let fans into his life story, from his humble beginnings in... Read More.

HARDY has a huge hit with ‘McArthur’ — but it’s complicated

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

It hasn't even been two months since HARDY released "McArthur," and the generational saga is already a top-25 hit. While it seems to be making its way up the chart quickly, HARDY recalls it wasn't one of his quickest compositions."It... Read More.

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s most used guitar headed for auction

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

Personal items from the late KISS guitarist Ace Frehley are among the pieces of memorabilia up for sale at Julien's Auctions upcoming Music Icons auction.Over 800 items will be part of the auction, including instruments from Metallica's Kirk Hammett, guitarist Stevie Ray Vaughan, Black... Read More.

Paul Walter Hauser joins ‘Scooby-Doo’ live-action Netflix series

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

Paul Walter Hauser is ready to solve that mystery.Netflix has announced that the actor has joined the cast of the upcoming, currently untitled Scooby-Doo live-action series. While the specific role Hauser will play has not been unveiled, he has been cast as a series... Read More.

Author: ABC News

‘Leave (Get Out)’ and go see JoJo star in Broadway’s ‘CHESS’

Savannah Guthrie gives 1st interview since Nancy Guthrie’s abduction: ‘We are in agony’

‘Wild Thing,’ ‘Angel of the Morning’ songwriter Chip Taylor dead at 86

Olivia Dean, Myles Smith & more receive nods for UK’s prestigious Ivor Novello Awards

In brief: ‘For All Mankind’ renewed for sixth, final season and more

Scoreboard roundup — 3/24/26

Suge Knight to release memoir: ‘It’s my truth about Tupac, Death Row and my life’

HARDY has a huge hit with ‘McArthur’ — but it’s complicated

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley’s most used guitar headed for auction

Paul Walter Hauser joins ‘Scooby-Doo’ live-action Netflix series

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