Music
15 hours 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.
7 days 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
18 hours 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.
18 hours 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
7 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, Local, Marketing and Advertising Expert
Business relationships
At Capitol Media Group, we focus on long-term marketing solutions.
7 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Perry — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week
Take "an affectionate sweetheart" home with you!
7 days ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Meet Coraline — Friends of SCAC Dog of the Week
Calm, easy going, and very pretty!
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
15 hours 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.
23 hours 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.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.
Local News from Capitol City Now
53 minutes ago in Crime, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local
Illinois lawmakers demand improved mental healthcare in prisons
Nearly half of the IDOC population are on the mental health caseload.
13 hours ago in Business, Food Scene, IL State News, Local
Cahnman, leaving Sangamon County Board, tries again with recall proposal; introduces anti-plasticware ordinance
Cahnman believes the courts will side with recall proposals.
14 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Farm, IL State News, Local, National
Lame, suffocated and dead: The drug supersizing America’s cattle
Approved by the FDA to reduce pollution from feedlots, Experior has become a lucrative drug in the beef industry’s pursuit of bigger animals. Our investigation reveals troubling safety findings, reports of cattle deaths, and questions about industry influence on the FDA and research universities.
14 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
Illinois Republicans assess damage from nationwide ‘blue tsunami’
Party members offer different paths forward, highlighting internal divisions.
Crime of the Week: Help needed identifying shooting suspect
A woman was shot in the leg after refusing to empty her pockets during a shooting.
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15 hours 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.