Impact X Nightline

Miss Universe, and its sister pageant Miss USA, have long been the pinnacle of the pageant world, with the ability to launch its queens into the stratosphere. But, recent changes in ownership have caused many to wonder if the crown has lost its luster.

A luxury superyacht sank off the coast of Italy in just 16 minutes, sparking global intrigue as several of its wealthy passengers remained missing, including the yacht’s billionaire owner, British tech tycoon Mike Lynch. Lynch had just been given a second chance at freedom after avoiding decades in prison in a fraud trial. However, his new lease on life lasted only 74 days as he and his teen daughter were then reported dead, along with five others, in the sinking of his sailing yacht, Bayesian. “IMPACT x Nightline” investigates what could have caused the world-class yacht to sink and exclusively speaks to those who can paint a portrait of the man called Britain’s Bill Gates.

Murdered in broad daylight, everyone wants to know what happened to teenagers Abby Williams and Libby German. Who is the Delphi killer? This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” digs into one of the most disturbing and captivating murder mysteries of our time, the killings of two teenage girls in broad daylight in the small, close-knit town of Delphi, Indiana. The case has had tens of thousands of tips, video and audio evidence, and dozens of locals questioned, but no suspect for over five years. Now, a man is on trial: Richard Allen, a local husband and father. But is he really the killer? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

When news broke that Graceland would be foreclosed, fans were shocked. Could it be possible? Through new interviews with those closely connected with the iconic Presley family landmark and untold stories from actress Riley Keough’s new memoir detailing her mother’s, Lisa Marie Presley, experience growing up there, “IMPACT x Nightline” takes viewers inside Graceland to investigate the shocking alleged foreclosure scheme that many worried had a chance to succeed.

Drugs, a trashed hotel room, and a deadly fall: How One Direction’s Liam Payne tragically died. The boy band singer’s sudden death sparked renewed questions about the dark side of fame. How did the 31-year-old’s brilliant star fade so dramatically?

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” revisits the case of Erik and Lyle Menendez, brothers who killed their parents, but now there are pleas to free them. New evidence and a reexamination of the Menendez family’s alleged dark secrets are giving the brothers newfound support from celebrities, their relatives, and many others. Despite their life sentences, could they walk free? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

Mary J. Blige. Cher. Dave Matthews. Dionne Warwick. What do they have in common? They’re all being inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year. This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” looks at the 2024 class of Inductees, explores the evolution of one of the music industry’s most prestigious honors, and unpacks the nomination process with music industry experts and legends leading up to this year’s ceremony.

After the Tuohy family took Michael Oher in as a high schooler, he became a football star, played for Ole Miss and entered the NFL as a first-round pick. The story of how a wealthy white family helped a Black foster child make it to the NFL became an award-winning hit movie, “The Blind Side.”

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” explores the shocking arrest of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and the allegations of violence and sexual assault that could send him to prison for the rest of his life. Did he have accomplices? How many victims were impacted by his alleged criminal enterprise? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.

This week, “IMPACT x Nightline” revisits the 1994 case of Susan Smith, a woman who drowned her two young sons and then falsely accused a Black man of carjacking and kidnapping them. Thirty years later, she’s now eligible for parole. Despite bad behavior behind bars, could she walk free? Tune into “IMPACT x Nightline” to learn more.