Late Tejano icon Selena posthumously honored for arts by President Biden
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, the late Tejano music icon, was posthumously honored by President Joe Biden with the prestigious National Medal of Arts.
Renowned filmmaker Andrew Davis releases debut novel 'Disturbing the Bones'
Director Andrew Davis and award-winning journalist and playwright Jeff Biggers have combined their skills for the new novel "Disturbing the Bones."
Red Clay Dance Company to perform 'Turning Points' at the Logan Center
The Red Clay Dance Company is launching its 16th season with a special performance this weekend.
What is pink cocaine? Drug reportedly connected to Liam Payne, Diddy Combs
The bright-colored drug also known as “tusi" is sold at a cheap price and has been trafficked and sold in underground venues.
Chick-fil-A launching family entertainment app with animated shows, podcasts, games
Chick-fil-A is entering the family entertainment space with a new app containing animated shows, podcasts and games.
Morgan Wallen expands country music empire, launches Sand in My Boots festival
Morgan Wallen may need some help from a few of his famous friends in the new year with the debut of his Sand in My Boots festival.
Liam Payne's girlfriend Kate Cassidy breaks silence after his death
One Direction member Liam Payne’s girlfriend Kate Cassidy spoke out about his death: "Nothing about the past few days have felt real."
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2024: Cher, Mary J. Blige, and Jimmy Buffett among inductees
The 2024 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducted a diverse group of artists, including Cher, Mary J. Blige, A Tribe Called Quest, the late Jimmy Buffett, and more.
Rosie O’Donnell’s daughter Chelsea arrested for child neglect, drug possession
Rosie O’Donnell’s eldest daughter, Chelsea Belle O’Donnell, was arrested on charges of child neglect and drug possession.
Fans grieving death of One Direction star Liam Payne
Fans around the world are grieving the death of One Direction star Liam Payne following his death in Buenos Aires.
New Chicago-area brewery honors memory of 'Juice WRLD'
A brewery honoring the legacy of Juice WRLD opened on Friday.
The Sphere is getting a second location following Las Vegas success
The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas in 2023 and is the world’s largest structure hosting concerts and sporting events.
Macy's Thanksgiving parade will feature Minnie Mouse balloon for first time ever
Minnie Mouse is getting a 60-foot balloon at this year’s event joining Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, as other Disney characters who debuted in the famous parade.
One Direction’s Liam Payne joins long list of musicians who died young amid addiction battles
Payne had been open about his addiction and mental health issues in previous interviews.
Film editing master class at Chicago International Film Fest
Joi McMillon is an Academy Award nominated editor.
Ronnie Baker Brooks rocks Orange Friday
The artist is hosting an album release party in Berwyn Friday night.
Oak Park native crowned winner of IES Abroad Film Fest
Connor Sorg talks about his experience winning the IES Abroad Film Festival.
What we know so far about Liam Payne's death
The investigation into the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne continued on Friday, with police awaiting the results of a toxicology report.
Liam Payne’s 1D bandmates, James Corden and more friends and musicians mourn singer
Friends, collaborators and fellow musicians expressed shock and sadness Thursday over the death of former One Direction singer Liam Payne.
One Direction singer Liam Payne's cause of death revealed in preliminary autopsy report
Liam Payne's preliminary autopsy report reveals how the former One Direction singer died.