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Music

1 day 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.

2 days 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 week 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

Pope Leo XIV, right, and the singer and Nobel prize winner Bob Dylan, left, shake hands during a meeting in the Vatican on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. (Vatican Media/LaPresse via AP)

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

4 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Niko — Meow Mobile Cat of the Week

Niko is "bored and lonesome" and wants a good home!

4 hours ago in Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week

Meet Wally — Friends of Sangamon County Animal Control Dog of the Week

"Wally is the sweetest boy ever!"

1 day 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.

2 days ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local

Camp Butler director honored at Springfield Veterans Day parade

Chris Webster, grand marshal, waves from the back of the convertible he was sitting in during the Springfield Veterans Day parade Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Chris Webster has spent his entire career serving others.

2 days 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.

3 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.

3 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.

1 week 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

Features

3 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

2 hours ago in Entertainment

Meet the new ‘Bachelor,’ a quarterback for the Washington Commanders

After a troubled year for "The Bachelor" franchise, the ABC reality dating show is going back to a familiar well: the NFL. The network announced Friday that Sam Hartman, a quarterback for the Washington Commanders, will be handing out roses on the 30th season of the show.

2 hours ago in Entertainment

A tiny hand, baby Vans and a new chapter for Avril Lavigne — motherhood

Avril Lavigne — the princess of pop-punk — has a new title: mom. The eight-time Grammy Award-nominated singer-songwriter revealed on Instagram on Friday that she has welcomed her first child, a baby girl.

9 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade will soon celebrate its 100th edition: Which stars are in the lineup?

Megan Moroney, Teddy Swims, Queen Latifah, Keke Palmer, Jimmy Fallon & The Roots and JoJo will help celebrate the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade this year, a lineup that includes a record-breaking, very appropriate 100 inflatables in the sky, including Bluey, Mickey Mouse and Hello Kitty.

1 day 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

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.