Taylor Swift, Barry Manilow heading to Allstate in December

Christmas comes early for suburban fans of Taylor Swift and Barry Manilow, who will both play Rosemont's Allstate Arena in early December.

Manilow brings his "A Very Barry Christmas" to Allstate at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. Tickets are $19 to $121 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13. (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com.

Pop star Swift was just announced as the headliner for the B96 Jingle Bash at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7. Also performing are the Backstreet Boys and Fifth Harmony. Tickets start at $45 and are already on sale at (800) 745-3000 or allstatearena.com.