Music
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction
Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline
Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.
1 week ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Music, National
Bob Dylan comes knockin’ on pope’s door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican
The Vatican said the encounter was brief, with Leo giving Dylan a rosary and Dylan presenting the pope with a copy of his autobiography, “Chronicles: Volume One.”
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Why big music stars like Harry Styles and Celine Dion are embracing residencies
For Harry Styles' dedicated audience, it is the can't-miss event of the year: Tens of thousands have descended on New York City's Madison Square Garden each night of his 30-date residency, rushing to catch the show before it concludes Halloween weekend.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’
Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.
Lifestyle
2 hours ago in Lifestyle
What men need to know after a major update to prostate cancer guidelines
Middle-aged men should undergo regular screening for prostate cancer, the American Cancer Society said Thursday in a major change to its guidelines.
1 day ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Camp Butler director honored at Springfield Veterans Day parade
Chris Webster has spent his entire career serving others.
1 day ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Route 66 100th Anniversary Guide
Happy 100th birthday, Route 66!
Martin says Route 66 is the opposite of an interstate.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Year-end checklist for small businesses: 15 steps to start in November
Intuit QuickBooks reports that one in three U.S. adults plan to start a business in 2026.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.
6 days ago in Fall Guide, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Novembers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895
Stacker compiled a ranking of the Novembers with the most precipitation in Illinois since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information
1 week ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, Marketing and Advertising Expert
Business relationships
At Capitol Media Group, we focus on long-term marketing solutions.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Perry — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Take "an affectionate sweetheart" home with you!
Features
2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition
When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."
Entertainment News
9 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Gram Parsons celebrated in song by Emmylou Harris, Elvis Costello on eve of his Rock Hall induction
Joy and sorrow were in harmony at a musical tribute to Gram Parsons, the country-rocker who on Saturday will enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 53 years after his death at age 26.
9 hours ago in Entertainment
Yacht captain on reality show ‘Below Deck’ arrested in Turkey after teenager dies
A participant in the U.S. reality TV show "Below Deck" has been arrested in Turkey over a fight in the resort city of Bodrum that left a 17-year-old dead, local media reported Thursday.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline
Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.
1 day ago in Entertainment
The ‘Hunger Games’ are back, with an A-list cast and brutal origin story for Haymitch
Three years ago, new cinematic life was found in a "Hunger Games" adventure without Katniss. Now, the franchise is back, jumping through time again to check in on another major character from the original films in his teenage years: Haymitch Abernathy.
2 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Local, National
Woo Hoo! ‘Simpsons’ writers to talk Saturday in Springfield — yes, THIS Springfield
Writer Dan Greaney is a Republican running for President.
Local News from Capitol City Now
3 hours ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local
Suspected swatting call prompts evacuation near University of Illinois auditorium
Police said they found no evidence of a credible threat and are still investigating the call.
4 hours ago in Crime, IL State News, Local, National
Policing the police
First discretionary decertification of an officer takes place five years after the SAFE-T Act.
4 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Illinois State Fair Guide, Local
Springfield mourns two well-known men
Photographer Terry Farmer, "fry guy" Jim Cullers have passed.
4 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National, Sports
Illinois’ 4-game surge meets No. 4 UCLA’s unbeaten run in a Rose Bowl showdown
“This is a very confident football team we’re playing. They’ve had nothing but great results,” Illini coach Bret Bielema said.
5 hours ago in History, IL State News, Local, National
New ALPLM acquisition details Lincoln’s dry-goods purchases
New clothes would "shed the image of the rough-and-tumble frontiersman and adopt a more formal personage."
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2 hours ago in National, Trending
Is Outlook down? Widespread outage hits Microsoft email and other apps
A widespread outage hit Microsoft platforms including Outlook on Thursday, with many users encountering trouble using their email accounts and other errors across the tech giant's suite of apps.