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Jordin Sparks confirms that unlike Kelly Clarkson, she got her ‘American Idol’ car

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

Kelly Clarkson recently said on her talk show that she never received the car that was promised as a reward for winning American Idol. Another Idol winner, however, confirms she had better luck when it came to prizes.On her show,... Read More.

Tate McRae, Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, JENNIE to headline Lollapalooza 2026

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

It's a female-forward lineup at this year's Lollapalooza.The headliners who'll be taking the stage at Chicago's Grant Park from July 30 through Aug. 2 include Tate McRae, Charlie XCX, Lorde, Olivia Dean and JENNIE.Also on the bill are Zara Larsson,... Read More.

‘Boom’ heard in Ohio may have been from meteor, National Weather Service says

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

(CLEVELAND) -- A "boom" heard in Ohio on Tuesday morning appears to have been from a meteor, the National Weather Service in Cleveland said.The NWS said imagery "does suggest that the boom was a result of a meteor."The NWS in Pittsburgh said residents in... Read More.

Peter Frampton to release ‘Carry The Light’, his first album of all-new material in 16 years

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

Peter Frampton is back with new music.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is set to release the new album Carry the Light on May 15, which will be his first album of all-new material in 16 years.The album features guest appearances by such... Read More.

Lance Bass to publish second children’s book, ‘The Legend of Mrs. Claws’

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

Lance Bass published his debut children's book, Trick or Treat on Scary Street, in 2024. He's set to follow that with a second holiday-themed book, due out in September.The Legend of Mrs. Claws is about a black cat who first... Read More.

In brief: ‘Minions & Monsters’ announces voice cast and more

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

The voice cast of the animated film Minions & Monsters has been announced. Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jeff Bridges, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Trey Parker, Bobby Moynihan and Phil LaMarr make up the star-studded voice cast of Illumination's upcoming movie. Pierre Coffin, who helmed... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 3/16/26

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Monday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONTrail Blazers 114, Nets 95Suns 112, Celtics 120Grizzlies 107, Bulls 132Mavericks 111, Pelicans 129Lakers 100, Rockets 92Spurs 119, Clippers 115Magic 112, Hawks 124Warriors 125, Wizards 117NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEBruins 3, Devils 4Mammoth 6,... Read More.

Bank of America reaches proposed, non-binding settlement in suit alleging it aided Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Bank of America has reached a proposed, non-binding settlement in a lawsuit that alleged the bank helped facilitate Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking operation, according to court records.The proposed class-action complaint, filed in October 2025, alleged that Bank of America "knowingly provided the... Read More.

JID says European/UK leg of God Does Like World Tours is ‘a celebratory event’

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

JID has a lot to celebrate, so he's doing it on the road. The rapper kicked of the European/U.K. leg of his God Does Like World Tours on March 2, which he confirmed will be a little different from the shows on his U.S.... Read More.

Chris Young’s building a spot for his Famous Friends in Nashville

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

When Chris Young opens his Famous Friends sports bar sometime this summer in Music City, it won't be downtown on Lower Broadway, where most of the other stars' watering holes are. Instead, it'll be at a spot that's close to his heart: midtown Nashville.... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Jordin Sparks confirms that unlike Kelly Clarkson, she got her ‘American Idol’ car

Tate McRae, Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, JENNIE to headline Lollapalooza 2026

‘Boom’ heard in Ohio may have been from meteor, National Weather Service says

Peter Frampton to release ‘Carry The Light’, his first album of all-new material in 16 years

Lance Bass to publish second children’s book, ‘The Legend of Mrs. Claws’

In brief: ‘Minions & Monsters’ announces voice cast and more

Scoreboard roundup — 3/16/26

Bank of America reaches proposed, non-binding settlement in suit alleging it aided Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes

JID says European/UK leg of God Does Like World Tours is ‘a celebratory event’

Chris Young’s building a spot for his Famous Friends in Nashville

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