Bailey Zimmerman launched his Different Night Same Rodeo tour Feb. 19 in Estero, Florida. In addition to his own hits, including “Rock and a Hard Place,” “Where It Ends” and “Religiously,” he threw in an unexpected cover of Miley Cyrus’ “The Climb.” Guess he’s excited for that upcoming Hannah Montana 20th anniversary special.
Keith Urban will appear at the 2026 Country Radio Seminar to take part in a special Q&A about his work supporting St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, including his interactions with patients and families. The appearance, scheduled for March 19, is part of a discussion called The Power Of Music And A Mission.
The Red Clay Strays have announced a new series of headlining concerts starting July 30 in Columbia, Maryland. The CMA Vocal Group of the Year will also perform Aug. 1 at Boston’s TD Garden, Aug. 9 at New York’s Madison Square Garden, Oct. 22 and 23 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena and Nov. 13 in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. A presale starts Feb. 25 at 9 a.m. local time and continues through the general onsale date: Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. local time. You can visit the band’s website for all the tour info. Meanwhile, their own Fan Fest 2026 will take place in Rexford, Montana, from June 24-28.
Gold medalist Alysa Liu of Team United States poses for a photo during the medal ceremony for the Women’s Single Skating on day thirteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 19, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
American figure skater Alysa Liu won the gold medal Thursday skating her long program to Donna Summer’s classic tune “MacArthur Park,” and the song’s writer, Jimmy Webb, couldn’t be happier.
“Alysa Liu’s energy and youth breathes yet another life into my song ‘MacArthur Park.’ I am unbelievably proud to play some small role in her inspiration,” he wrote on Instagram next to video of her performance. “I am so impressed with her demeanor, she makes America proud again. Congratulations on your gold medal, Alysa!”
The late Donna Summer’s official Instagram account also acknowledged Liu’s performance, sharing a clip of her skating on its Instagram Story.
Released in 1978, Summer’s version of Webb’s song spent three weeks at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified double Platinum by the RIAA. It appeared on her album Live and More, with the disco hit running over eight minutes long. It earned Summer a Grammy nomination for best female pop vocal performance.
Jeffrey Epstein is seen in this image released by the Department of Justice in Washington, December 19, 2025. (U.S. Justice Department)
(LONDON) — London police said Friday they are “assessing” whether the city’s airports played a role in human trafficking tied to the release of the U.S. Department of Justice’s files on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
“Following the further release of millions of court documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein by the United States Department of Justice, we are aware of the suggestion that London airports may have been used to facilitate human trafficking and sexual exploitation,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Friday. “We are assessing this information and are actively seeking further detail from law enforcement partners, including those in the United States.”
The Met Police’s statement comes after Essex Police said on Wednesday that they are also “assessing the information that has emerged in relation to private flights into and out of Stansted Airport following the publication of the US DoJ Epstein files.”
Met Police said that it had previously investigated sex trafficking allegations involving Epstein and his convicted co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell has denied any knowledge of what Epstein was doing with women and girls at his various properties.
Based on guidance from the Crown Prosecution Service and U.S. authorities, “it was clear that any investigation into human trafficking would be largely focused on activities outside the UK and perpetrators based overseas and therefore international authorities were best placed to progress these allegations,” Met Police said.
Met Police said it decided in 2016 not to conduct a full criminal investigation, a decision that was reviewed in 2019, 2021 and 2022 and remained unchanged.
Following the release of the Epstein materials, former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he asked Met Police “urgently to re-examine their decision-making in their investigation and the subsequent reviews,” in a piece published in the New Statesman earlier this month.
“The Epstein emails, which record the visas issued, payments made and transport organised for girls and women trafficked across the world, suggest a number of British girls were on 90 Epstein flights organised from UK airports on what was called his ‘Lolita Express,'” Brown wrote. “Among the many aspects that should sicken anyone looking at the emails is that 15 of these flights were given the go-ahead after his 2008 conviction for soliciting sex from a minor. How the flights were allowed to continue should have been fully investigated.”
Brown further wrote that the Epstein emails “tell us in graphic detail how Epstein was able to use Stansted Airport — he boasted how cheap the airport charges were compared to Paris — to fly in girls from Latvia, Lithuania and Russia.”
Stansted Airport, located some 30 miles northeast of central London, was where “women were transferred from one Epstein plane to another,” Brown wrote, adding that “women arriving on private planes into Britain would not need British visas.”
Brown also cited a BBC investigation into Epstein’s private planes published late last year that found that from the early 1990s to 2018, nearly 90 flights linked to Epstein had arrived or departed from UK airports — including some that had British women on board who alleged abuse by Epstein.
“It seems the authorities never knew what was happening: evidence the BBC has uncovered shows incomplete flight logs, with unnamed passengers simply labelled as ‘female,'” Brown wrote. “To this day, the names of many of the male passengers are unknown because their names were withheld. In short, British authorities had little or no idea who was being trafficked through our country, and for whom other than Epstein.”
In the wake of the Epstein files release, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — formerly known as Prince Andrew and the younger brother of King Charles III — was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was released after 11 hours and has not been charged.
In late 2010, Mountbatten-Windsor appeared to share sensitive information stemming from his role as the U.K. trade envoy with Epstein, emails released by the U.S. DOJ suggest.
His arrest follows the emergence of documents detailing communication between him and Epstein. Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied wrongdoing with respect to Epstein.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill speaks during a press conference, Feb. 20, 2026. ( Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
(NEVADA) — Authorities in Nevada are investigating a “counter terrorism incident” involving a man who allegedly tried to ram a vehicle into an L.A. power and water facility near Boulder City, Nevada, Thursday afternoon, according to officials.
The suspect was identified by authorities as Dawson Maloney, 23, of Albany, New York. He died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Sheriff Kevin McMahill said at a press conference Friday.
Authorities said they recovered firearms and explosive materials in Maloney’s hotel room.
The incident began unfolding at around 10 a.m. local time Friday, a 911 caller reported a vehicle crashing through a secured gate at the power substation. The caller reported that the suspect appeared deceased and shots were heard after the crash, according to McMahill.
At the press conference, investigators showed videos of a vehicle driving up to the facility before ramming through the gate. The vehicle was stopped when it ran into large industrial wire reels, McMahill said.
The suspect allegedly traveled from New York with the intent to cause chaos, according to a source. Maloney was reported missing from Albany and made contact with his family just before the attempted ramming, according to McMahill.
“The suspect had made multiple statements referencing self harm and alluding to committing an act that would place him ‘on the news.’ In a message to his mother, the suspect referred to himself as a ‘dead terrorist son’ and stated he felt he had an obligation to carry out his act,” McMahill said.
The suspect was also discovered to be wearing soft body armor at the time of the incident, McMahill said.
“These findings significantly elevate the seriousness of this incident,” McMahill said.
Through license plate reader data, investigators determined the suspect drove from New York to Nevada in a rental vehicle, according to McMahill.
Investigators believe he rented a vehicle on Feb. 12 then departed the area sometime around Feb. 14, crossing the country to Boulder City, according to FBI Special Agent in Charge Christopher Delzotto.
While executing a search at the suspect’s hotel, investigators found books with extremist ideologies “including right and left wing extremism, environmental extremism, white supremacy and anti-government ideology,” McMahill said.
“We also recovered explosive materials and components to include thermite, ammonium nitrate, magnesium ribbon, metal pipes and gasoline,” McMahill said.
Investigators found multiple firearms found in the vehicle that rammed into the gate including two shotguns, an AR-style pistol, numerous loaded AR magazines, a box of shotgun shells and two flame throwers, according to McMahill.
There was no indication of any damage to the facility and there is no threat to the community, according to officials.
Investigators have not yet determined the suspect’s motivation behind the attack.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is seen returning after leaving police custody, following his arrest on February 19, 2026 in Sandringham, Norfolk. Peter Nicholls/Getty Images
(LONDON) — The U.K. Government will consider introducing legislation to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession once the police investigation has concluded, ABC News learned Friday.
Andrew is currently 8th in line to the throne.
Investigations continued Friday after Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — formerly known as Prince Andrew and the younger brother of King Charles III — was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office and released under investigation.
Police confirmed that searches being conducted in Norfolk have now concluded, while searches in Berkshire remain underway and that Mountbatten-Windsor has not been charged. The former prince was pictured returning to Sandringham in Norfolk on Thursday night.
In a statement on Thursday, Thames Valley Police said it had “arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.”
There have been no senior royals arrested in recent history.
Under United Kingdom law, an arrest requires police to have reasonable grounds to suspect an offense has taken place and reasonable grounds for believing that it is necessary to arrest the person in question.
In a statement issued on Thursday, King Charles III said, “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.”
“What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation,” Charles added.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest on Thursday follows the emergence of documents detailing communication between Andrew and the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He has previously denied wrongdoing with respect to Epstein.
In late 2010, Mountbatten-Windsor appeared to share sensitive information stemming from his role as the U.K. trade envoy with Jeffrey Epstein, who had just months earlier completed his sentence in Florida for solicitation of a minor into prostitution, emails released by the U.S. Department of Justice suggest.
Emails sent by Mountbatten-Windsor show the former prince passing along what he described as “confidential information” stemming from his government role to Epstein. Other emails sent by his former liaison suggest that Mountbatten-Windsor discussed Epstein’s connections in his personal dealings.
“It’s undoubtedly a threat to the monarchy,” ABC News royal contributor Robert Jobson said Thursday of Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest, noting the historic and “seismic” nature of a police raid taking place at a royal estate.
“I think some people, many people, younger people included, will argue, what is the point of an institution that’s unelected when you’ve got criminality, or potential criminality, actually unfolding like this and members of the royal family being arrested and cautioned … to give evidence under oath in an interview?” Jobson said on “Good Morning America.” “It’s shocking.”
Anna Sawai attends the world premiere of Apple TV’s “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters” Season 2 at TCL Chinese Theatre on February 19, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Brianna Bryson/WireImage)
Shōgun star Anna Sawai is set to play Yoko Ono in Sam Mendes’ Beatles films, The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event. She tells Variety she hopes fans will come away with a better understanding of Ono, who married John Lennon in 1969 and has often been accused of breaking up The Beatles.
“It was my dream to tell her story and I didn’t think it would come this quick,” Sawai told the magazine. “There’s a version of her I feel people still don’t understand. And in this film, I think we’re going to be able to tell that side of the story.”
The actress notes that she’s been doing a lot of research for the role, including “so much reading.”
“So many books, so many videos, so many articles,” she explained. “She has so much artwork that also shows her personality.”
Sawai also offered up some insider info on how her co-stars Paul Mescal, Harris Dickinson, Joseph Quinn and Barry Keoghan are handling performing as The Beatles for the film.
“They’re not even looking at the sheet music anymore,” she says. “They can just play it off and sing it, and it really sounds like the Beatles to me. It feels surreal.”
The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event will consist of four films, each told from the perspective of one of the band members. It is set expected to open in theaters in April 2028.
Josh Groban appears on ABC’s ‘American Idol’ (Disney/Eric McCandless)
Josh Groban is currently touring in Japan, but he’s also managed to complete his new album along the way.
On Instagram on Friday, Josh wrote, “That’s a wrap. The new album is officially done – a collection of songs that once soared far beyond the screen and into something unforgettable. Can’t wait to share more soon!”
In other words, the album will consist of Josh’s versions of songs made famous in movies. During this leg of his world tour, Josh has been previewing a few of those new tracks, including his take on Adele’s James Bond theme “Skyfall.”
The North American leg of the tour, featuring Jennifer Hudson as a special guest, launches June 2 in Montreal. In October, he’ll return to Las Vegas for another round of his GEMS residency show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
BLACKPINK attends event for concert film ‘BLACKPINK World Tour ‘Born Pink’ In Cinemas’ at Times Square in Yeongdeungpo-gu on August 9, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images)
BLACKPINK has become the first artist in the world to surpass 100 million YouTube subscribers.
According to YG Entertainment, the K-pop group hit the milestone on Friday, roughly nine years and eight months since the channel was first launched on June 28, 2016.
The achievement comes ahead of the release of the group’s third mini album, [DEADLINE], which comes out on Feb. 27. Since the album announcement video was released on Jan. 15, their channel has reportedly gained an average of 10,000 new subscribers per day.
BLACKPINK also has 50 videos with over 100 million views each, and their channel as a whole has racked up 41.1 billion views. They currently hold the Guinness World Record for most viewed band on YouTube.
[DEADLINE] will have five tracks: “GO,” “JUMP,” “Me and My,” “Champion” and “Fxxxboy.”
Ed Kowalczyk of LIVE performs at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on July 22, 2025 in Sterling Heights, Michigan. (Scott Legato/Getty Images)
Live frontman Ed Kowalczyk has released a statement after the band’s former guitarist, Chad Taylor, issued a cease and desist over Kowalczyk’s use of the band name.
Kowalczyk has been touring as Live without the band’s other three founding members — Taylor, bassist Patrick Dahlheimer and drummer Chad Gracey — since 2022. In filing the cease and desist, Taylor claims that Kowalczyk did not have the authority to fire him from the band as Kowalczyk said he did in 2022, and that he’s revoking Kowalczyk’s right to use the Live name as a founding shareholder of the company that owns the brand.
“The assertions contained in the recently circulated ‘cease and desist’ letter from certain former members of LIVE are without merit,” reads a statement from Kowalczyk’s lawyer, Mitchell Schuster of Meister Seelig & Fein, PLLC.
“Ed Kowalczyk has served as the band’s frontman since its founding and remains in that role,” the statement continues. “The claims made do not alter that reality. We intend to address this matter through the appropriate legal channels and are confident it will be resolved in Ed’s favor in court.”
Kowalczyk did leave Live 2009 and faced legal proceedings from the other members of the band over use of the Live name in relation to his solo shows. He reunited with Live in 2016.
After Corey Kent teased his new song “Empty Words” on his socials, fans went crazy, so he rushed it out ahead of schedule.
“If I could’ve handpicked one song for you guys to care about, it would’ve been ‘Empty Words,’” Corey writes on Instagram. “And then you guys went and blew it up before it even came out! Then you guys stayed patient as I finished it and now I’m so stoked to type these words, ‘Empty Words’ is out now.”
In a statement, Corey says that the song is “really special” because it “says something heavy yet simply.” In it, he sings, “She’s over empty words/ Half-heart apologies/ My broken promises/ My don’t give up on me’s … I’m in this empty bed/ ‘Cause she’s over empty words.”
Meanwhile, Corey’s already climbing the charts with another song: his Koe Wetzel collaboration, “Rocky Mountain Low.” Both songs are Corey’s first new music since his 2025 EP, Poster Child.
