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American Idol crowns season 23 winner: See his inspiring message

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

American Idol has crowned its season 23 winner.Jamal Roberts, a 27-year-old PE teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, emerged as the winning singer on Sunday.Roberts said he was still processing his big win in an Instagram post following the finale."From my first step on that... Read More.

Sesame Street headed to Netflix for reimagined season 56

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

Can you tell me how to get, how to get Sesame Street on Netflix?The streaming platform is the new home for the beloved children's TV show. Elmo, Big Bird and the rest of the Sesame Street gang are headed to Netflix for an... Read More.

Some Hearts at 20: Carrie Underwood marks a milestone

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

Carrie Underwood's celebrating the 20th anniversary of her debut album with a special vinyl edition of Some Hearts.Released in November 2005, the record came out not quite six months after the Oklahoma native won season 4 of American Idol. It would become the bestselling country... Read More.

Bobby Brown says therapy, family have helped him cope with grief after deaths of two kids + Whitney Houston

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

Bobby Brown has dealt some tough losses in his life, including the deaths of two of his children, Bobbi Kristina and Bobby Brown Jr., and former wife Whitney Houston. Speaking with Jennifer Hudson on her daytime talk show, he credits therapy and his family for... Read More.

Dawn Richard takes the stand in Sean Diddy Combs sex trafficking, racketeering trial

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

This story may contain accounts and descriptions of actual or alleged events that some readers may find disturbing.Danity Kane and Diddy - Dirty Money member Dawn Richard has returned to the witness stand to continue her testimony from last week in the trial against... Read More.

Justin Bieber and Hailey step out for hockey game in Toronto

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

Despite online rumors of financial and marriage woes, Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey, presented a united front on Sunday as they took in a game by Justin's favorite hockey team, the Toronto Maple Leafs.Unfortunately for Justin, his team lost to the Florida Panthers... Read More.

The Beach Boys book three Las Vegas shows for fall

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

The Beach Boys' latest tour, The Sounds of Summer, has them fully booked through September, but they've just added three new shows in October.The group will perform at The Venetian Theater at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas on Oct. 1, Oct. 3 and Oct.... Read More.

30 million people brace for more severe weather after deadly tornado outbreak

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Around 30 million people from Texas to Illinois are bracing for another day of potentially destructive storms following a tornado outbreak that slammed communities across the Heartland to the East Coast.Since Thursday, at least 28 people have been killed, including 19 in... Read More.

Jessica Simpson does first TV performance in 15 years on American Idol as her daughter cheers

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

Jessica Simpson's musical comeback continued Sunday night on the American Idol finale, which marked her first TV performance in 15 years.Jessica performed "Blame Me," from her current project, Nashville Canyon, Pt. 1, and then teamed up... Read More.

Donald Trump calls for major investigation into Bruce Springsteen, Bono & other stars who endorsed Harris

Monday, May 19 by ABC News

After Bruce Springsteen denounced President Donald Trump onstage in the U.K., Trump fired back on Truth Social, warning The Boss to "KEEP HIS MOUTH SHUT until he gets back into the Country." Now, Trump is calling for an investigation into... Read More.

Author: ABC News

American Idol crowns season 23 winner: See his inspiring message

Sesame Street headed to Netflix for reimagined season 56

Some Hearts at 20: Carrie Underwood marks a milestone

Bobby Brown says therapy, family have helped him cope with grief after deaths of two kids + Whitney Houston

Dawn Richard takes the stand in Sean Diddy Combs sex trafficking, racketeering trial

Justin Bieber and Hailey step out for hockey game in Toronto

The Beach Boys book three Las Vegas shows for fall

30 million people brace for more severe weather after deadly tornado outbreak

Jessica Simpson does first TV performance in 15 years on American Idol as her daughter cheers

Donald Trump calls for major investigation into Bruce Springsteen, Bono & other stars who endorsed Harris

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