Music
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC
Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Music
10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final
Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Muni stages regional premiere of ‘The Prince of Egypt’
Assistant director Elijah Sadler said audiences familiar with the movie will recognize many of its iconic songs and moments, while newcomers can expect a powerful theatrical experience.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music
Springfield plans to transform downtown ‘Y Block’ into public park
It has been home to the Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series since 2019.
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3 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Born without a right hand, Britt Apgar is set to play in the Women’s Professional Baseball League
Family is at the center of Apgar’s journey to the WPBL's inaugural season this summer in Springfield.
5 hours ago in Lifestyle
Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive
If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.
4 hours ago in Business, Holiday Guide, Lifestyle, Local
Goodbye, holiday walks; hello, Christkindlmarket
DSI chief: It's time for something new.
1 day ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Pet of the Week
Animal Protective League still working to rebuild 6 weeks after tornado
Long-term, the APL plans to build a new facility, a process Corbin said could take a couple of years.
1 day ago in History, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local
Lincoln-Herndon law office restoration is complete
Upgrades to the interior and exterior of the Lincoln-Herndon Law Office will provide safety and access to visitors and employees.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Springfield City Council approves transferring ‘Y Block’ to state
The plan includes the building of an amphitheater.
3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC
Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.
Entertainment News
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18
Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Springfield City Council approves transferring ‘Y Block’ to state
The plan includes the building of an amphitheater.
3 days ago in Entertainment, IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, Music, National
KC and the Sunshine Band, ‘Sex and the City’ author latest bookings for UIS PAC
Tickets for both events go on sale later this week.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request
A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.
Local News from Capitol City Now
2 hours ago in Business, IL State News, Local, National
These 9 Illinois communities say they’re interested in new nuclear facilities
The state lifted its moratorium on new nuclear facilities, but development could still be decades away.
3 hours ago in IL State News, Local, National
Here’s how Illinois election authorities guard against noncitizen voting
Officials say safeguards are in place prevent inadvertent registration. .
3 hours ago in Crime, Education, IL State News, Local, National
Schools Closed, Buildings Sat Empty — And Gun Violence Rose, Study Finds
Taking into account factors like poverty rates and racial demographics to ensure researchers compared neighborhoods similarly, they saw that trends in gun violence near schools diverged after the 2013 school closures, with the areas near closed schools seeing a 10 percent uptick in violence.
3 hours ago in Agriculture, Farm, Food Scene, Health & Wellness, IL State News, Local, National
Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak first tied to Taco Bell restaurants now includes Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.
3 hours ago in IL State News, Lifestyle, Local, National, Sports
Born without a right hand, Britt Apgar is set to play in the Women’s Professional Baseball League
Family is at the center of Apgar’s journey to the WPBL's inaugural season this summer in Springfield.
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Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display
The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.