Maddie Poppe Reflects on What Made Her Change Everything: 'I Needed to Love What I Was Putting Out'

Maddie Poppewas ready for a change. TheSeason 16 winner ofAmerican Idolfound herself somewhat flailing as a music artist in the middle of a pandemic in the early summer of 2020. She had all but lost her songwriting muse, and she no longer could see what her career was meant to look like. And to make things worse, she was dropped from her label at the very same time. So, she did what many a woman has done before her....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 597 words · Adam Spears

Madonna Kept Infamous 2003 VMAs Kiss with Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera Confidential Before Show: Report

Scott Gries/Getty Madonna then kissed Spears and Aguilera on their mouths, beforeMissy Elliottjoined the performance to rap “Work It.” However, she’s not often remembered as part of the number, as the lip-locking prompted a media frenzy that’s still discussed today. Aguilera then joined the number, and rehearsals were seemingly going well — but most people reportedly didn’t know exactly what was going down until former VMAs director Beth McCarthy-Miller flew to Los Angeles to watch a run-through....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Charles Bell

Madonna Shocks Jimmy Fallon When She Crawls on His Desk During 'Tonight Show' Appearance

It’sMadonna’s world and we’re just living in it. Appearing on the program to promote her newly released Paramount+ tour documentaryMadame X, Madonna was asked what she hopes viewers will take away from the project, tellingJimmy Fallon, “Art is important in our lives. I don’t think people emphasize that enough.” “And so I hope that I have disturbed not only your peace this afternoon but people’s peace while they watch the show....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 390 words · David Turner

Madonna's Daughter Lourdes Leon Fronts 2000's-Inspired Juicy Couture Underwear Campaign

Photo: Courtesy Parade x Juicy Couture Just months afterSofia Richiestarred in Juicy Couture’sSimple Life-inspired collectionin collaboration with Italian sportswear label Kappa, the iconic 2000’s label has teamed up with underwear brandParadeand tapped another young It-girl for the campaign:Madonna’s daughter,Lourdes Leon. In the photos, the 24-year-old (whose dad is fitness trainer Carlos Leon) poses in the ultimate Y2K-inspired bedroom wearing pieces from the new line, including a velour hoodie and briefs adorned with the brand’s famous logo....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 308 words · Amber Parker

Magic Johnson and His Family — Including Son EJ — Hit the Red Carpet Together in N.Y.C.

Broadway bound! While attending the opening night performance of thenew stage adaptation ofTo Kill a Mockingbirdon Thursday,Magic Johnsonhad some very special dates. Posing for photos with his wife Cookie and their 26-year-old son EJ, the NBA legend was all smiles on the red carpet during the New York City outing. Standing out in bold colors, the family all opted to rock different hues. The retired athlete wore an orange turtleneck with a plaid suit, while his wife opted for a green suit with a white top....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 432 words · Beth Wilkins

Maine Shooting Suspect's Vehicle Was Found Near Boat Launch Wednesday — and Divers Will Search River

Law enforcement searching for the suspect in Wednesday’s mass shootings in Maine will search the Androscoggin River, close to where the suspect’s vehicle was found, Mike Sauschuck, Public Safety Commissioner for the Governor’s Office, said at a Friday press conference. Sauschuck said authorities don’t know where the suspect, identified asRobert Card, is, or whether he’s dead or alive. Sauschuck added that the suspect left a note at his residence, but he did not provide details on the note....

March 16, 2025 · 1 min · 212 words · Rebecca Harris

Maine Shootings: What We Know About 'Armed and Dangerous' Suspect, Now Wanted for Murders

Schemengees Bar and Grille.Photo:Scott Eisen/Getty Images Scott Eisen/Getty Images The suspect inWednesday’s mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine, in which 18 people were killed and 13 were injured, is still at large and is considered “armed and dangerous,” according to Maine Governor Janet Mills. Robert Card, 40, is a Petroleum Supply Specialist in the U.S. Army Reserve, Army Spokesman Bryce Dubee tells PEOPLE. Eight of the fatal victims have been identified, so an arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect on eight counts of murder....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 311 words · Scott Sellers

Major Cruise Lines Cancel Trips to China As Deadly Coronavirus Spreads

Photo: ShutterstockSeveral cruise lines have canceled trips to and from China as thedeadly coronavirus outbreakcontinues to spread overseas.Royal Carribean canceled two sailings from Shanghai, according toCruise Critic. Its Spectrum of the Seas ship was scheduled to set sail for a four-day cruise to Okinawa Island on Monday,USA Todayreported.“The health and safety of our guests and crew is our primary concern, and we continue to work with the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control, and government health authorities to monitor the situation,” a spokesman for Royal Caribbean said in a statement....

March 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1409 words · Joseph Cochran

Maks Chmerkovskiy Says He Feels 'Guilt' for Leaving Ukraine amid Russian Invasion: 'I'm Emotional'

Maksim Chmerkovskiyis sharing his story of leavingUkraine amid Russia’s invasion. In his first on-camera interview, the formerDancing With the Starspro, 42, appeared onGood Morning AmericaFriday, where he opened up about how he feels “guilty” for leaving his home country while others are not able to. “I feel guilty. I feel bad,” Chmerkovskiy said during theearly morning broadcast. “I feel ashamed. I feel upset.” “I’m still in a very much in that fight-or-flight [mode],” he later explained....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Courtney Allison

Maluma's Rep Defends Singer After Some Fans Criticize His 'Passionate' Kiss with His Mother

SingerMalumawas met with criticism over the weekend after sharing a photo of himselfkissing his momon the lips in celebration of Mother’s Day. “Feliz día amor de mi vida, FELIZ DÍA MADRE,” Maluma, 25, captioned the Instagram photo, which translates to “Happy day love of my life, Happy Mother’s Day.” In the shot, Maluma, who is from Colombia, and his mother Marlli Arias can be seen sharing a smooch as the singer cups Arias’ face in his hands....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 508 words · Todd Esparza

Man Accused of Multi-Parish Shooting Spree in Louisiana That Left His Half-Sister and State Trooper Dead

Matthew Mire.Photo: Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office Facebook A Louisiana man is accused of a multi-parish shooting spree that left his half-sister and a state trooper dead. The Louisiana State Patrol said he is currently hospitalized for injuries he received from a K-9 bite and a gunshot wound to the leg, which police believe was self-inflicted. Mire is facing charges of murder in the shooting deaths of Master Trooper Adam Gaubert and Mire’s half-sister Pamela Adair....

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 396 words · Holly Acosta

Man Allegedly Killed Girlfriend After She Took an AirTag Off Her Car that He Placed There

Jailene Flores.Photo:GoFundMe GoFundMe A Chicago man is accused of killing his girlfriend at her workplace after confronting her for apparently removing a tracking device he had allegedly secretly placed in her car, according to multiple news outlets. An investigation identified Henry as the suspected shooter and he was taken into custody shortly after the shooting, police said, per CBS News. Armoni Henry.Evergreen Park Police Department Evergreen Park Police Department...

March 16, 2025 · 2 min · 368 words · Rebecca Brown

Man Arrested for Allegedly Running Over and Killing Pastor Delivering Toys to Shelter for Christmas

Photo: Facebook A California man has been arrested after the death of a pastor and foster mother who was killed in a hit-and-run while delivering toys to a shelter on Christmas Eve. The victim washeading back to her carwith her children after dropping off the toys around 3:25 p.m. local time, the Los Angeles Police Department said in a briefing on Thursday. While she was walking, “a blue mid-size sedan traveling northbound on South Broadway struck her and fled northbound on South Broadway, failing to stop or render aid,” said the LAPD....

March 16, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Jennifer Nelson