warning. the typhoon smashing into a u.s. territory with winds of 140 miles per hour. power out as we take stock of the damage. the way forward in uvalde one year after the mass shooting that killed 19 children and 2 teachers, we talk to the mothers in mourning target under pressure after threats to employees the retail giant pulling pride month merchandise. merchandise. and, beachgoers, beware. the giant massive seaweed expected to wash up on pristine shores this summer announcer: this is nbc nightly news with lester holt good evening, and welcome. as we come on the air on a busy wednesday, there is a lot to report, and we are going to start with the news that saddened many of us when it broke late today the death of the queen of rock n roll, tina turner rolling, rolling, rolling on the river reporter: her spiked hair, signature stiletto heels and constant motion on stage helped make her an entertainment icon, but it was that gritty, soulful sound that
propelling her to stardom as one of the most successful recording artists of all time. sharing her personal story, overcoming abuse, reinventing herself with a comeback that gave us unforgettable hits. tonight, other tribute to a powerhouse that was simply the best. ron desantis making it official taking to twitter to declare his candidacy for president, but not without some technical glitches. how he plans to go up against donald trump. the debt ceiling stalemate. negotiations back on eight days before a potential government default. the treasury secretary s new warning. the typhoon smashing into a u.s. territory with winds of 140 miles an hour. power out as we take stock of the damage. the way forward in uvalde. one year after the mass shooting that killed 19 children and 2 teachers, we talk to the mothers in mourning. target under pressure after threats to employees. the retail giant pulling pride month merchandise. and, beachgoers, beware. the giant massive se
top ten hits, a super bowl halftime show. i know that i can live without you reporter: and a broadway musical about her life. proud mary keep on burning i m sitting there watching them do a show that it took me years to learn and do. [ laughter ] and here it took a matter of months to master. reporter: in a recent hbo documentary, turner reflected on all she had been through. i had an abusive life. there s no other way to tell the story. you re simply the best reporter: a survivor and performer, tina turner was simply one of the best. i think i have something very special to do. it makes sense to me that i m here for something more than my dancing and all of what i ve done with my life. you re the best and later in the
rolling on the river reporter: yet tina flourished finding success in every corner of pop culture. dancing with oprah, starring in a blockbuster movie, mad max beyond thunderdome, inspiring a broadway musical and selling out all those kinetic concerts. i want my crowd to leave up and really feeling all right. i think i might want to go walking, or i might want to go partying some more, or i might want to do anything. i like to leave them laughing and feeling optimistic. reporter: joe fryer, nbc news. i know what i ll be listening to on the drive home. that s nightly news for this wednesday. thank you for watching, everyone. i m lester holt. please take care of yourself and each other. good night, everyone. you re simply the best