Adele’s Quiet Break From Music Sparks Fresh Talk of a Degree, Family Plans and a Possible Return to Recording
The singer has been keeping a low profile after her Las Vegas residency, with reports pointing to study, home life and a new film project.
Cleo Rose Elliott’s Violent Clash With Katharine Ross Still Shadows the Hollywood Family Story Years After the Shocking 2011 Scissors Attack
The daughter of Sam Elliott and Katharine Ross largely vanished from public view after the incident, even as the family later appeared to reconcile.
Hum’s Chicago Homecoming Steals Slide Away at the Aragon Ballroom as Nothing and Chapterhouse Deliver Shoegaze Nostalgia
The third night of Slide Away in Chicago turned into a cross-generational celebration, with Hum drawing the loudest response of the festival bill.
Chappell Roan Reveals the Real Story Behind ‘Casual’ After Sharing a Painful Ghosting Experience on Rosalía’s Tour
The pop star said the fan-favorite track came from a brief romance that ended in ghosting and left her hurt.
AI Music Scams Siphon Streams From a Philadelphia Duo as Fake Artists Using Stolen Recordings Expose Gaps in Spotify and Soundcloud Policing
A West Philly musician says fake artist pages reused his band’s recordings, inflated bot-driven streams, and left independent creators fighting to get results.
Kanye West Announces New Concerts in San Antonio and Chicago With Alamodome and Soldier Field Dates Set for Summer and Fall
West added three U.S. stadium dates as he continues promoting his latest album and deluxe release plans.
Acker Bilk’s Stranger on the Shore Became a Surprise U.S. Chart Topper as the Clarinet Classic Grew From a Lullaby to Global Hit
The 1961 instrumental was written for Bilk’s infant daughter before a BBC tie-in and U.S. success turned it into his best-known recording.
Alan Jackson to Release Final Nashville Concert Album After Retiring From Touring With NBC Special and PBS Appearance Later This Year
The country star says he is done with full touring, but new recordings and a live album from his farewell show are still on the way.
Media Layoffs Sweep Hollywood and U.S. Newsrooms as Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN Cut Staff in 2025 and 2026
A running tally of job losses across entertainment, streaming, publishing and broadcast media shows the industry still shrinking under cost pressure.
Chicago Fourth of July Weekend Fills With Parades, Free Concerts and Fireworks as Navy Pier, Grant Park and Suburbs Host Events
From Hyde Park to Rosemont, the holiday lineup includes family festivals, museum exhibits and skyline fireworks.
