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Tuesday, March 17

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Below are the latest entertainment news stories.

KiKi Shepard, who co-hosted the “Showtime at the Apollo” variety show for 15 years, has died, according to a statement Tuesday from her family and charity organization. She was 74.

“KiKi’s light, compassion, and purpose will continue to shine through all those whose lives she touched,” the statement said.

A representative for Shepard told NBC News she died Monday after suffering a heart attack.

It’s St. Patrick’s Day and luck is in the air!

Whether you’re honoring your Irish heritage today or simply want to join in on the festivities, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the fun holiday.

Just in time for March 17, many restaurants and food brands are cooking up deals to help you save some dough while you toast to St. Patrick’s Day. Below, we’ve rounded up a bunch that’ll have you saying, “Lucky me!”

Editor’s Note: The video in the above player is from coverage of Lollapalooza 2025.

After plenty of speculation and hints, Lollapalooza’s 2026 summer lineup is officially out.

The iconic Chicago summer music festival revealed its full four-day lineup Tuesday, with headliners like Charli XCX, Tate McRae, Lorde, Olivia Dean, John Summit, JENNIE, The Smashing Pumpkins and The xx.

After receiving the best actor Academy Award on Sunday for playing twin brothers in “Sinners,” Michael B. Jordan celebrated with a burger at a Hollywood In-N-Out.

In several videos posted online, the actor is seen posing for photos at the popular fast-food eatery with his gold statue still in hand. Stunned fans screamed and cheered as Jordan smiled at the camera.

Sunday’s win was Jordan’s first Oscar. He beat out Timothée Chalamet for “Marty Supreme,” Leonardo DiCaprio for “One Battle After Another,” Ethan Hawke for “Blue Moon” and Wagner Moura for “The Secret Agent.”

There’s the Oscars you see on television and the one that takes place off camera. During commercial breaks, it can be a race to catch up with, congratulate and possibly console the peers around you. It can also be a time to run to the famed lobby bar and really be out of sight.

At Sunday’s 98th Oscars, The Associated Press was inside the Dolby Theatre scoping out all the things that weren’t broadcast to the world. Here are the top behind-the-scenes moments:

Early in the show, after Conan O’Brien’s opening bit, Kate Hudson made her way to the lobby bar during a commercial break where she was soon joined by Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell. She had a brief moment of panic that she might be needed in the auditorium and found a nearby staffer who eased her worries as they looked over the schedule on an iPad.

Hollywood celebrated its biggest night of the year at the 2026 Oscars, and celebrities certainly brought their fashion A-game to the red carpet.

The Oscars are the highlight of awards season, and attendees certainly met the moment on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre as they all dressed to impress. From classic ball gowns to slinky silver dresses and everything in between, the best dressed stars at the 2026 Oscars covers a wide range of charming couture.

To compile our best-dressed list, we consulted several fashion pros who couldn’t wait to dish on their picks for the most alluring looks of the night. Here’s what they had to say.