along with carrie underwood, kelly clarkson. yep, "american idol."sic and reality television, and now it's back. promising to be bigger and better than ever before. can they pull it off? >> and this is "american idol"! here we go! >> reporter: after 15 seasons on another network, last year's swan song for "american idol" included a cryptic sign-off at the finale from host ryan seacrest. >> good night, america. for now. >> reporter: did he know something we didn't? >> drumroll. >> reporter: because it was just today -- >> announcement! week reveal right here abc is bringing "american idol" back. >> reporter: that's right. our tears had only just begun to dry. >> it wasn't a good-bye, it was kind of a so long, farewell, see you soon. >> i have not missed it. but i will watch it again. >> reporter: immediately hollywood's abuzz with potential judges. and who might host? kelly ripa prodding ryan seacrest about a possible repeat performance. >> typically i really only save prayers for world peace and people who are very sick and stuff like that. but i am

. >> reporter: and who doesn't love carrie underwood?smoke break. ♪ sometimes i need a smoke break ♪ >> reporter: but mostly belting out powerhouse anthems like "before he cheats." ♪ before he cheats >> reporter: 12 years ago she was just another contestant on season 4. ♪ because i can't make you love idol" is so scary. i was crying like in the car on the way to the airport. because not only was i flying for the first time, i was flying by myself. >> reporter: carrie underwood went on to sell more than 64 million records. and win seven grammys. >> to say a that this show was a juggernaut is almost an understatement. the one show that has given us stars that you don't think of them as "american idol" winners, you think of them as stars in their own right. >> reporter: even leasers could end up dream girls like jennifer hudson, sent home early despite being widely praised by the judges. but it all worked out. ♪ >> jennifer hudson. >> reporter: that performance won her an oscar. it wasn't just the contestants. the chemistry between original

"american idol" launched the careers of kelly clarkson, carrie underwood, and jennifer hudson. it was canceled on fox a little more than a year ago. "american idol" is switching to abc.. and you'll be able to see it right here.. on abc-seven. at xx time for weather. toss to eileen - code orange air quality alert today - record highs possible today - best chance of storms friday - cooler weekend ahead today: hot and humid. record highs possible. highs: 90-95 winds: sw 5-10 mph tonight: partly cloudy. very mild. lows: 67-71 winds: sw 5 mph thursday: partly cloudy. hot and humid. isolated pm thunderstorms, mainly west of d.c. highs: 89-94 winds: sw 5-10 mph injuries after chaotic protests yesterday here in the district. dueling protests turned violent as demonstrators clashed over president trum's meeting with turkish president he's accused of violating the human rights of the turkish people. in total 9-people were injured in those protests. 2 people were arrested. :35 - :40 :53 - 1:01(2nd hit) police say two people were arrested in the clashes. one is charged with assault while t

carrie underwood there for her husband. austin watson. she can celebrate he is up but not for long. the penguins added an empty netter. game 2 is wednesday. >>> story lines keep evolving. warriors and cavs thursday. acting head coach mike brown was ill. the guy who has been subbing, steve kerr. the third procedure on his back. he battled through pain for two years. he never lost his sense of humor. >> good news the team is healthy. the staff is dropping like flies. it is awkward. this is so unique. he has to make those decisions. as if it is his team. he is taking my advice on counsel. it is not easy. he is obviously doing a good job. there is a theme when i am out. not sure what it is. >> the warriors can't get any high or this planet. a man who climbed everest took a curry jersey with him. >> top of the world. >> >> thank you. thanks for joining us. d a soccer ball, and it hit another kid so hard, his eye popped out. awesome. really? his eye popped out? well, got to hit the sack. big saturday tomorrow. that's right. it's somebody's birthday. not just that -- the ipad comes out on

ben roethlisberger and country carrie underwood who is married to mike fisher, 20 seconds left, pens up 2-0. nick bow anyone know's shot goes off mattiace he can home who just happened to step on the ice. 3-0 pittsburg after one. the breds claw their way back and manage to tie with 3:30 left in the third. goudreau his first and we're tied at three. penguins with only 12 shots on goal for the entire game. jake againstal with pittsburg's first shot in 37 minutes and it beats peca hin nay. 5-3 the final, the pence take a 1-0 series lead. steve kerr subbing for the substitute today. mike brown had the flu. kerr med the media as the warriors continue their preps for the finals thursday on abc. kerr still not ready to re-sioux coaching. >> i would like to tell you i'm ready but i'm still

. >> launches careers, including, of course, kelly clarkson, the original american idol, carrie underwoodudson. who is hosting? >> i went into seclusion, are you going to host it? >> no. >> please, tell me, yes. >> whatever you want. >> yes, okay. >> your my work wife. i say yes and bow to you. >> uh-huh. >> huh. >> definitely not a no. >> it's not a no. we don't really know at this point. we actually don't know when idol will be on the air again. abc 7 it will announce the host and judges as they say in tv lands soon. >> right. >> because it's coming to host with kelly, and then we got american idol coming back. i don't know. >> yeah. >> i read the fine print. >> sorry, reggie. >> from us here, thank you for joining us. have a good day. >> it's a simple game, really. i set 'em up, they knock 'em down. and they walk away with a very big check. let's get this party started. it's time to play "who wants to be a millionaire." [cheers and applause] [dramatic music] ♪ everybody, welcome to the show! you guys ready to play "millionaire" today? [audience cheering] with a million dollars, today's

ben roethlisberger and country star carrie underwood who is married to mike fisher, 20 seconds left, pens up 2-0. nick bow anyone know's shot goes off mattiace he can home who just happened to step on the ice. 3-0 pittsburg after one. the breds claw their way back and manage to tie with 3:30 left in the third. goudreau his first and we're tied at three. penguins with only 12 shots on goal for the entire game. jake againstal with pittsburg's first shot in 37 minutes and it beats peca hin nay. 5-3 the final, the pence take a 1-0 series lead. steve kerr subbing for the substitute today. mike brown had the flu. kerr med the media as the warriors continue their preps for the finals thursday on abc. kerr still not ready to re-sioux coaching. >> i would like to tell you i'm ready but i'm still feeling a lot of effects what i've got going on. the team's really healthy. the bad news is the coaching staff is dropping like supplies hopefully he'll be back soon and feeling better. abc7 sports

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carrie underwood said my hero. check this out.arner, first time since the dirt bike problem, 45 throws, smile to his face, interesting plays. corey dickerson from tampa. he digs that out. he had a couple of hits. might be a good golfer. the play of the night, adam duvall and carrera. making that catch all worth checking out. that is the sporting life for tuesday. more news now at 11:00 with julie ask ken. and ken. >> all right. next at 11:00. >>> a north bay high school turning on the lights. >>> parents, students, and neighbors crowded the council room where they voted to approve lights on the football field. >> not everyone is happy about the vote. live with the views from both sides. deb. >> reporter: it got a unanimous vote of approval to turn the million dollar light system on. the varsity softball team won on a field equipped with lights. >> there is a new spark when the kids are playing under the lights. >> the player stepped before the school board to say having lights helped her. >> working on homework and studiying befor

carrie underwood is calling him a hero.ennessee are offering to help him in pittsburgh. >> six years is a long time for that. >> it does seem harsh. >>> so tiger woods dui arrest is shedding the light on the dangers of precipitation drugs and opioid abuse. one congress member calls this a crisis and one that is about to change. he's next. ♪ [laughter] we all drive... some just for the fun of it. ♪ man: let's go! man #2: we're not coming out! man #1: [ sighs ] flo: [ amplified ] i got this. guys, i know being a first-time homeowner is scary, but you don't have to do this. man #2: what if a tree falls on our garage? woman: what if a tornado rips off our roof? flo: you're covered. and you've bundled your home and auto insurance, so you're saving a ton. come on. you don't want to start your new life in a dirty old truck. man #3: hey. man #1: whoa, whoa. flo: sorry. woman: oh. flo: you're safe. you're safe now. woman: i think i'm gonna pass out. can you stop using the bullhorn? flo: i don't make the rules. can you stop using the

carrie underwood. thank you. she tweeted out "my hero." he won. he won in some way, though.ill say that. larry: it was worth it. punishment will be. alison: thank you. coming up tonight at 6:00 -- a settlement that could be the final word of years of battle over the silver spring transit center. larry: but first a man accused of going on a hate-filled rampage on a portland train is in court. we have the latest in did you know slow internet can actually hold your business back? say goodbye to slow downloads, slow backups, slow everything. comcast business offers blazing fast and reliable internet that's over 6 times faster than slow internet from the phone company. say hello to internet speeds up to 250 mbps. and add phone and tv for only $34.90 more a month. call today. comcast business. built for business. when you genuinely care about the people you serve, their safety comes first. that's why we ask you to put safety first. your life could depend on it. unplug devices that you aren't using. replace worn out extension cords, too. call 811 to locate any underground lines at

kelly clarkson, carrie underwood, jennifer hudson, katharine mcphee, adam lambert. chris dawe tri.iscovered have won 14 grammys, two golden globes and academy award and generated more than 450 number one billboard hits and that's why the show is so great because you actually get to follow these people and put their songs on their playlist. host and judges by the way still announced at a later time. >> no speculation? >> we'll have to see. >> you were saying that you watched every episode. >> i'm a super fan and remember the kelly clarkson episode -- the finale. i was on vacation and left dinner early to get back to my room early to watch to see who won. >> did you see the movie? >> no, i didn't need to see the movie because i saw "american idol" episodes. i loved the show. something you can watch with your family. >> i brought up william hung, it's fun. >> sanjaya -- >> the pony -- >> even artists that did not all those involved. >> a guest judge over here. >> i would love that. >>> we'll move on to that major lawsuit from richard simmons. he's taking on the tabloids filing a 70-pa

country singer carrie underwood said he is my hero. but it gets weirder because he snuck it into his pants and walked down to throw it onto the ice. >> it is more than weird. >> and he said, "like the ignorant red neck that i am, i thought it would be cool to throw a dead cat fish on the ice." [ laughter ] several lawyers are looking to defend him from that. >> welcome to tennessee. goodnight. have assembled. so, what's the plan? breaking out the guardians, pal. celebrate the summer of heroes, only at disneyland resort. hero up! ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ to take advantage of this offer on a volvo s90, visit your local dealer. live-streat the airport.e sport, this offer on a volvo s90, binge dvr'd shows, while painting your toes. on demand laughs, during long bubble baths. tv on every screen is awesome. the all-new xfinity stream app. all your tv at home. the most on demand, your entire dvr, top networks, and live sports on the go. included with xfinity tv. xfinity the future of awesome. oh, damn, they canceled my visa. (gasps) oh, yay, a new masterc

. >> more than carrie underwood. >> that's a good tease. >> see you in a bit. >>> shifting gears, thiss a story that's got a lot of folks reaching out to me this morning about, it's a sensitive subject, we are talking about fairfax county schools and their focus on transgender students. fairfax county is our area's largest school system so what happens there when it comes to gender identity policies could impact other school districts. >> as laura miller took the mic you could tell in her voice this is an emotional issue. >> i think it is so dangerous i need help people because right now we are just like a little ragtag band militia holding out in fairfax county but we're getting run over. >> a mom to three fairfax county students laura told those gathered that she fears the nondiscrimination policy worries it could confuse some kids questioning their gender identity. >> yet our schools are going to affirm in a thousand different ways that you're ready to make life altering choice toss your bodies. >> the question of how to accommodate transgender students not just a local issue. >> th

disrupting a meeting and possessing an instrument of crime is, of course, the cat fish, guys and carrie underwoodtying a game before losing and lawyers in tennessee are offering to help woodel with those charges that he's facing in pittsburgh. >> i did not go to law school. a cat fish is the instrument of the crime. >> the instrument of the crime. >> and it buries the lead there, smuggled it into the game in his underwear. >> oh, john. he not only did that. he ran it over with his truck to flatten it and he sprayed it down with old spice so it would not smell as bad. >> old spice covers everything and he needed to make sure that the guts came out there. >> what are you going to bring to the set tomorrow? >> smuggle cat fish in -- unsightly bulges with cat fish in your trousers. >> he said that. >> right here, folks. >> don't go anywhere. >> on that note, thank you all for joining us. i'm poppy harlow. >> i'm john berman. "at this hour" with kate bolduan starts right now. >>> this is cnn breaking news. >>> thank you, john. thank you, poppy. hello, everyone. i am kate bolduan. the president is faci

. >> like the carrie underwood song. know i won't be looking for a date with. >> oh, there you go. barbara, he is available. >> no. no, no thank you. >> swipe left. >> you don't even have a car, it's fine. >> true, are you single, barbara? i suspect you are. >>> coming up, the fenway faithful apologizing overnight after orioles player adam jones was targeted with barrage of hateful attacks the night before. reaction from jones, red sox and their fans. next. >>> she lived her life in the spotlight. paris jackson is now revealing what she is doing next. we have some details in "the skinny." >> first, take a look at today's temperatures. 84 in hot-lanta. ♪ >> announcer: "world news now" weather brought to you by laser spine institute. spine institute. if parts a and bcare and want more coverage. guess what? you could apply for a medicare supplement insurance plan whenever you want. no enrollment window. no waiting to apply. that means now may be a great time to shop for an aarp medicare supplement insurance plan, insured by