Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean Fuel Fugees Reunion Hopes as 30th Anniversary of the Score Nears
The pair said they are in a stronger place personally and creatively, though they stopped short of confirming a new album.
Lollapalooza Crowd Disgusted as Viral Video Appears to Show a Bag of Urine Passed Overhead During Chicago Festival
A social media clip sparked debate over concert etiquette and hygiene after fans said a packed crowd saw a bag of liquid moved above their heads.
Carrie Underwood’s Sunday Night Football Theme Returns in 2026 With a New Rock Twist for NBC Viewers
The longtime SNF opener is back for Underwood’s 14th straight season, with NBC and Peacock promising another refreshed take.
Maria Gaspar Brings Cook County Jail Debris and Live Music to MCA Chicago in a Performance Shaped by Angela Davis
The Chicago artist’s sonic sculpture turns salvaged jail materials, poetry, and improvisation into a work about care, memory, and collective action.
AKENYA Brings Genre-Blending Chicago Sound to Mca’s Tuesdays on the Terrace With Free Summer Concert and New Album Momentum
The Chicago vocalist and composer headlines the Museum of Contemporary Art’s terrace series as she builds toward her long-awaited album Moon in the 4th.
Geraldine De Haas, the First Lady of Chicago Jazz, Dies at 91 After Shaping Clubs, Festivals and a City’s Sound
The singer, promoter and producer helped build Chicago’s jazz identity while championing generations of artists onstage and behind the scenes.
Ariana Grande Tells Chicago Fans Her Planned Break From Visibility Is Deliberate as Health Chatter Swirls Around Her New Era
The singer addressed her upcoming step back from public-facing work during her Chicago show, calling it a long-planned boundary.
Ariana Grande Explains Her Decision to Step Back From Public Life During Chicago Show as Fans Await Tour Finale
The pop star said the move was planned long before recent speculation and comes after her Eternal Sunshine tour ends.
UNC Reveals 2026 Chapel Thrill Concert Series With Shaquille O’neal’s DJ Diesel Set Leading Chapel Hill Game Day Lineup
The Tar Heels’ pregame music series returns with a mix of former athletes, country acts and rock names before key home matchups.
Lollapalooza Critics Spotlight 8 Rising Acts Who Turned Grant Park Buzz Into Breakout Momentum for Bigger Stages Ahead
From local indie favorites to genre-bending newcomers, WBEZ’s reviewers picked the Lollapalooza sets most likely to travel beyond Chicago.
