BROOKLYN, NY — The Wide Open Works (WOW) Summer Festival is back in 2025 with a fresh wave of adventurous jazz and genre-defying performances, lighting up the stage at Ibeam Brooklyn from July 17 to 19. Now in its fourth year, the festival is curated by Connection Works, a Brooklyn-based artist-led organization known for championing…
CHICAGO — Broadway is back in full swing across the Windy City, with a dazzling lineup of musicals hitting Chicago’s legendary theater stages throughout 2025. From Disney classics to powerful biographical musicals and fantasy role-playing spectacles, the upcoming shows cater to fans of every age and genre. Here’s a complete guide to the most anticipated…
LONDON — With 14 No. 1 albums on the Billboard 200 chart, global superstar Drake holds one of the most impressive records in music history. But which of his chart-topping albums truly resonate with the fans? At the Wireless Festival in London, Billboard asked festivalgoers to rate their favorite Drake albums — and the rankings…
LOS ANGELES — Music icon will.i.am is back with a fresh new single — and this time, he’s turning the spotlight on his roots. In a heartfelt conversation with Billboard News, the Grammy-winning artist opened up about the inspiration behind the track and why he chose to partner with fellow Black Eyed Peas member Taboo….
WAUSAU, WI — Christian radio station 89Q is bringing live music, family fun, and free entertainment to downtown Wausau with a special summer concert featuring rising star Leanna Crawford on Tuesday evening, July 23. The free event, set to take place on the scenic 400 Block, is 89Q’s way of saying “thank you” to its…
MASSACHUSETTS — A surprising moment during a Coldplay concert at Gillette Stadium has led to a major shake-up at a U.S. tech company, after a video of two concertgoers went viral and sparked widespread online speculation. The scene — captured during Wednesday night’s show — showed a man and a woman swaying together on the…
ATLANTA — A sudden burst of panic following Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour stop at Mercedes-Benz Stadium led to a stampede at a nearby metro station — and it may have all started with a bug. Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, fans flooded the Vine City MARTA Station as they exited the concert. That’s when an…
TEXAS — Country music star Pat Green turned unimaginable personal loss into a moment of healing on Wednesday evening, leading a powerful livestream concert to support families devastated by recent Central Texas flooding. The event, titled “Pat Green & Friends: Central Texas Flood Relief Livestream,” took place at Globe Life Field in Arlington. With an…
FLORIDA — Grocery giant Publix is celebrating the grand opening of two new stores in the Sunshine State this Saturday, July 20, with special amenities and community-friendly features. Port St. Lucie Store: A Spacious New Layout The first new Publix will open its doors at 12407 SW Community Blvd. in Port St. Lucie. This 48,000-square-foot…
BALTIMORE — A dream that once sounded far-fetched — people swimming in Baltimore’s harbor — may soon become a regular reality. Local businessman and philanthropist Mike Hankin believes the city is closer than ever to offering safe, public swim zones in the iconic harbor. Hankin, who has spent over 15 years championing the cause, launched…