abc's adrienne bankert went looking for answers. >> i stand up.hollywood. >> thank you so much. >> every year i tell myself i won't cry watching these "american idol" auditions. and i won't. >> shut up. >> reporter: nope. not happening. >> and i want you to understand. we got you. >> it baffles me that some of these kids will come in so raw, beautifully talented, and no one's ever told them. >> reporter: how can you not love the teen from nepal who sounds just like bob dylan? ♪ >> take a deep breath and give it to us. ♪ i set out on a narrow way >> reporter: the alabama garbage man setting out on a broken road. ♪ the broken road >> you're going to hollywood. >> reporter: and the subway performer. ♪ i rise up teaching us all to rise up. ♪ i rise up [ cheering ] yes, even after all these years "idol" delivers. its secret sauce, finding talent. >> these people come from the nooks and crannies of america. >> reporter: wrapped in compelling stories. >> i couldn't listen to music growing up because where i come from music is prohibited. >> a lot of arti

here's abc's adrienne bankert. >> so austin's your boyfriend? how come you didn't tell me?iend. >> reporter: "the conners" are famous for bringing tough topics and everyday conversations to light. >> i don't like the way you got here. you broke the law, and you could be putting me in a bad situation. >> what i like about this show is it doesn't gloss over the real moments. it hangs on to them. >> reporter: now tv's most outspoken family is making history. the newest episode airs live on abc this tuesday, incorporating into the script the real-life results of the new hampshire primaries. >> we're hoping that maybe people who wouldn't be watching the results might because it's integrated into an entertainment program. >> it's like kind of giving them a spoonful of sugar to help the medicine go down. >> yeah. >> ace mcnamara who plays teenager mark-s watching the results of the democratic primary for a homework assignment. >> i do think that kids my age have a lot of opinions about what is happening. so the adults have to vote because we can't. >> reporter: but with the show g

here's adrienne bankert. >> reporter: tonight, in a rare move, the u.s. declaring coronavirus a public health emergency. president trump barring foreign nationals who pose a transmission risk from entering the country. in effect a temporary ban on nearly all chinese travelers, the world's most populous country. planes from china will only be allowed to land at seven u.s. airports starting sunday. americans returning from the hot zone could be subject to 14 days of quarantine. already in isolation, 195 americans who chartered from the epicenter of the outbreak. what was once a three-day voluntary observation now extended to a mandatory two weeks at an air base in riverside, california. the first time in 50 years the cdc has had to issue such an order. >> we were all wearing masks. we were all taking major precautions to not touch or take the mask off our faces because, again, we weren't in the clear. >> reporter: today officials said no one was presenting any symptoms, but the virus has a two-week incubation period. officials are exercising extreme caution

abc's adrienne bankert right there in marina valley, california, with much more. enne, good morning to you. >> reporter: good morning, dan. good to be with you. yes, here at that military base where those quarantined americans will call home for the next couple of weeks and you talked about it. this is such a rare move. it's something that the u.s. has not declared in decades. this morning, the u.s. declaring a public health emergency as global fears of the coronavirus intensify. >> it is likely that we will continue to see more cases in the united states in the coming days and weeks including some limited person-to-person transmission. >> reporter: beginning tomorrow the u.s. will temporarily ban foreign travelers who have been to china within the last 14 days restricting flights from the country rerouting them through just seven u.s. airports to screen passengers for the virus. >> these prudent, targeted and temporary actions will ensure resources are focused on the health and safety of the american people. >> reporter: and now united, american and delta are susp

adrienne bankert, abc news, napa, california. >> thank you, adrienne.ot is reportedly suffering pain in his left eye. we hear reports of lasers being used but this one involved a direct injury there. >> absolutely. you heard adrienne say there, this is a federal crime. it is not to be taken lightly. >>> coming up next half hour, the miracle on ice. this weekend marks the 40th anniversary of the stunning international upset at the 1980 winter olympics. what's called the greatest sports moment of the 20th century and what those team usa players will be up to this weekend. >>> but first, chasten buttigieg opens up about what first attracted him to mayor pete. ♪ change will do you good a change will do you good ♪ >>> perhaps one of the biggest changes happening across the political landscape this presidential campaign season is the first out and married presidential candidate, pete buttigieg. >> and this morning we are hearing more about the man behind the candidate, chasten buttigieg. here's abc's linsey davis. >> reporter: the success of his husband, the

abc's adrienne bankert has more. >> wow. >> you're going to hollywood!ever. ♪ >> reporter: lionel richie, katy perry and luke bryan return and tell me just how much it means to mentor america's next major music star. ♪ and life is like a song >> this is not just a job, y'all. this is like a passion and we felt it. this is where we get to take all of what we've learned and like give these kids some kind of shortcuts. >> reporter: from across the country, the contenders include doug, a garbageman with no vocal training. ♪ on the broken road ♪ ♪ >> reporter: and from kansas -- ♪ >> reporter: and sam from harlem. ♪ and we will rise >> a lot of times we have to point out to them you're the star. >> and kind of like be the first people to ever say that they are enough. >> it baffles me that some of these kids will come in so raw, beautifully talented, and no one has ever told them. >> their star is starting to rise because their confidence is starting to rise. >> i came in as dad. i didn't realize that. but i found out so many of them never had that experience

abc's adrienne bankert joins us with more from l.a.good morning to you, eva, good morning to you, everybody. everyone getting glammed up here. you know, the anticipation is really building, so many stars, it's a night for them and the biggest party in the world. we're only hours away from this year's red carpet parade. and epic show inside the dolby theatre, where a select few will wait to hear their name called. >> and the oscar goes to -- >> reporter: just like last year's this year's oscars will go without a host. though, with no shortage of star-studded presenters, among them, jane fonda, tom hanks, chris rock and natalie portman. then the long list of musical guests, elton john set to perform, as well as billy eilish fresh off her five grammy wins. ♪ no one can hurt you >> reporter: and idina menzel nominated for best original song. ♪ into the unknown >> reporter: she'll be performing with nine international elsas, all singing lyrics in their own language. coincidentally i met one at a nearby nail salon prepping for my red carpet

they spoke to abc's adrienne bankert. >> reporter: you've performed obviously broadway, theater, i meanhat's so different, though. this is a whole other thing. >> how many nerves do you have? >> right now i'm fine. >> you're not nervous? >> it'll be a 10, i think. >> probably. >> probably. >> oh, i can't wait for this one and the producers say the idea of the live show is to remind people about the importance of voting. >>> next to eminem explaining why he performed at the oscars this year. >> he surprised everyone by performing "lose yourself," which won an oscar back in 2003 but eminem was a no show for the oscars that year. >> and in a new interview with "variety" he said he didn't go in 2003 because he didn't think he would win. he also says, quote, the younger me didn't feel like the oscars would understand me. >> in the meantime, the big winners this year partied all night long. the crew from "parasite" was at this korean restaurant in los angeles until 5:00 a.m. i thought they would have gone later. let's see the sun come up after that surprise win for best picture. a movie that

here's adrienne bankert. >> reporter: tonight, a laser attack on a california highway patrol pilot temporarilys him. >> he's using a laser that's illegal, more expensive and highly powerful. >> reporter: watch this. a man on the ground points a blue laser directly at pilot jan sears on monday night. >> it's pitch black, we're flying and all of the sudden it's like the sun just came out. it took me a minute to get my bearings and then we started going to work, because that's what we do. >> reporter: the plane's infrared camera picks up the alleged suspect, 33-year-old christopher larsen. and deputies on the ground order him to his knees and arrest him. david, the chp here and nearby travis air force base say choppers and military aircraft have been targeted within the past week. larsen is now facing felony charges and the fbi is investigates. david? >> all right, adrienne, thank you. >>> when we come back here tonight, the deadly plane crash into a field in texas. and that emergency landing. the plane with no landing gear. i wouldn't be here if i thought reverse mortgages, took advantage of any

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adrienne bankert is on set with a look at how they pulled it off. d morning to you, george. we're in the conners' living room and watched that design either on their tv or phones but had a front row seat to how many people it took to make tv magic happen. we were in the audience. they were laughing, engaged. had so many producers, crew, 14 cameras and a cast that could deliver their lines while the story was changing all the time. >> i've got three hours of the new hampshire primary i have to watch for school tomorrow. >> reporter: it was a night unlike any other in television. "the conners" on abc airing live with realtime election results from the new hampshire primary. >> what's the update on new hampshire? >> 15% of the vote is in. i have a theory that the dnc is holding back some of the results. they don't want to affect the numbers in iowa. >> reporter: online messages and tweets flooding in. then mary conner was live tweeting the president. >> @realdonaldtrump, since you work for us, could you send us cheese packets for our macaroni? >> report

abc's adrienne bankert is in los angeles where the excitement is building. adrienne. >> reporter: good morning to you too, eva. is that a reason to get dressed up? right. we're here on the red carpet and i just want to remind people, i mean, we're expecting to see all of these wonderful gowns and beautiful looks even on the men, but there is an army of people working around the clock to make sure that this goes off without a hitch. we're talking security and then, of course, there's producers making sure these high energy passionate performances go off as well. and speaking of who is on stage, cynthia erivo is going to be expected to perform her song "stand up" from the movie "harriet." it is nominated for best original song. erivo up for two awards including best actress and also expecting to see people who are not even nominated like grammy award winner billie eilish who will take the stage. just like last year, there will be no host. and we also want to let you know that following the awards show is that feast, that wolfgang puck catered event featuring th

adrienne bankert has more. >> reporter: overnight as more than 600 passengers disembarked from the "diamond princess," the japanese government is announcing the first deaths from the virus-stricken vessel. two passengers, a couple in thei80s who were taken off the "princess" died after being hospitalized. japan now has three deaths from coronavirus or covid-19. >> when we left the ship we had no idea we were carrying the virus. >> reporter: 66-year-old california resident karl goldman and his wife went from vacation to a nebraska biocontainment unit. karl tested positive for the virus two days after leaving the ship. >> i feel like i'm a fish inside a bowl. >> reporter: here in northern california 12 american evacuees from "the princess" who arrived at travis air force base have now been put in isolation after undergoing evaluation for the virus. the japanese government questioned over its decision to keep people on board the ship. a doctor from japan who visited the ship for just one day posted a video online calling the quarantine, quote, completely chaotic. >> inside "diamond princess" i

adrienne bankert sat down with the legend to talk about the movie and the dog in his life. >> chewy.rter: -- to indiana jones. >> go, go! >> reporter: the one and only harrison ford -- >> i thought that was closer. >> reporter: -- is now reviving jack london's famed novel "call of the wild." >> how do you feel about an adventure? >> reporter: he plays the wanderer who befriends a dog named buck in the 1890s ld rush. >> i described it as harrison ford telling us a bedtime story. >> it's a story that's been around for a hundred years. there are real values and strengths in the book. >> reporter: the film full of breathtaking landscapes and special effects to create the canine cast. >> i've worked with animals on the set. it can be kind of a crap shoot, you never know what you're going to get. >> right. >> and the work is complicated. but we never would have gotten, for instance, the dogsled team running away from the avalanche. >> wow. >> reporter: with a tenderness that is up close and personal. >> i look for moments of emotional substance and truth and i try to create emotional exerc

abc's adrienne bankert is on the red carpet with a look at the gourmet feast the stars will be havinginto how the nominees may be feeling. adrienne, good morning. >> reporter: good morning to you too, whit. yes, we are so excited. we're here on the red carpet before the big show, the 92nd annual academy awards, and there is a lot on the minds of all of the nominees and two better to tell us exactly what they are thinking and feeling than oscar winner viola davis? hollywood's most anticipated night is just around the corner. the red carpet is ready at the dolby theater with crews working around the clock to prepare for the arrival of the industry's biggest stars. this year, rain is in the forecast for oscar sunday. staff have put a protective covering over the carpet to prevent people from getting drenched. as part of the countdown final rehearsals are taking place. right now nominees are feeling the stress says actress viola davis who i met with on the set of her hit abc show "how to get away with murder." >> right now i will absolutely tell you that they are nervous and exhausted bey

adrienne bankert is here with her story and her incredible legacy. vor. she's being lauded as a piloting pioneering businesswoman and for breaking barriers. for 40 years, model, author and entrepreneur b. smith did everything with style. the lifestyle guru known for her impeccable smile and infectious laugh. barbara smith or b. as she was affectionately called began her career in fashion becoming one of the first african-american women on "mademoiselle's" cover in 1976. >> when i moved to new york as a model or to be a model and i always dream fd having a restaurant. >> reporter: she would go on to open five, becoming an award-winning author and host her own food and lifestyle show called "b. smith with style". >> my favorite room in the house is the kitchen. >> reporter: interviewing guests like eartha kitt and gladys knight. >> b. smith and the fabulous b. who, by the way, supermodel, author, tv personality. >> reporter: she even stopped by "gma." but in 2013, she was diagnosed with alzheimer's. >> i do have early onset alzheimer's disease. >> repor

adrienne bankert has all the drama. >> now i'm in love. >> reporter: it's fantasy suite week in australiaelse, it would be really hard for me to, like, move forward in this. >> reporter: leaving peter torn. >> i don't have just one relationship right now. i'm not just dating maddie. >> reporter: he goes to the suites with victoria, and madison feels betrayed. >> i am so close to reaching my breaking point. >> reporter: when she gets her along time things get more emotional. >> i have been intimate and i can't lie to you about that. >> could you, like, just, like, excuse me for, like, a second? >> reporter: pushing madison over the edge. >> i'm sorry for that. please don't walk away from this. >> reporter: now the question is whether they'll be three women left or only two. >> my heart is, like, broken right now. >> where's maddie? >> don't let her go. [ cheers and applause ] >> lots of drama. and we'll see what happens when "the bachelor and the women tell all" airs next monday starting at 8:00, 7:00 central right here on abc. robin. >> oh, boy. >> we really want to do something here. >>>