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On This Day, April 21, 1984: Phil Collins lands his first solo #1 with ‘Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

On This Day, April 21, 1984 ...Genesis frontman and drummer Phil Collins landed his first-ever solo #1 with "Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)."The track was featured in the romantic thriller Against All Odds, which starred Jeff Bridges, Rachel Ward and... Read More.

Patti Smith to play 2026 CBGB Festival

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Patti Smith is one of the many artists booked to play the 2026 CBGB Festival, taking place Sept. 26 in Brooklyn, New York.The lineup also includes Morrissey, Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter, Buzzcocks, Bikini Kill and Violet Grohl.Presales begin Thursday at 10 a.m. ET,... Read More.

Mariah Carey reacts to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snub: ‘Who cares?’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

While her fans may be upset about it, Mariah Carey seems unbothered by the fact that she failed to get inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on her third attempt.When TMZ cameras caught up with Mariah in... Read More.

‘What He’ll Never Have’ delivers Dylan Scott’s seventh #1

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Dylan Scott secures the seventh #1 of his career, as "What He'll Never Have" tops the Mediabase country airplay chart. This is the first one co-written by his brother, Logan Robinson, alongside Ricky Rowton and Robbie Gatlin."Grateful to notch another... Read More.

Watch Olivia Rodrigo’s two new videos for ‘drop dead’

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Olivia Rodrigo now has not one, not two, but three different videos for her song "drop dead" - one for each major streaming platform.The YouTube video that debuted last week is the official video for "drop dead," but now, there's... Read More.

In brief: ‘Wednesday’ season 3 first-look photo and more

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

Bonjour, Wednesday Addams. Netflix has released the first image from season 3 of its hit series Wednesday, and it features the titular teen, as portrayed by Jenna Ortega, in front of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. She wears a black... Read More.

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.

Author: ABC News

On This Day, April 21, 1984: Phil Collins lands his first solo #1 with ‘Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now)’

Patti Smith to play 2026 CBGB Festival

Mariah Carey reacts to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame snub: ‘Who cares?’

‘What He’ll Never Have’ delivers Dylan Scott’s seventh #1

Watch Olivia Rodrigo’s two new videos for ‘drop dead’

In brief: ‘Wednesday’ season 3 first-look photo and more

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

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