Music
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Q&A: Andra Day talks new album, playing a villain and regaining confidence after injuring her vocals
Jun 06, 2024 6:00 am - Andra Day gained acting acclaim after her starring role in a 2021 Billie Holiday biopic, but the soulful singer nearly lost the strength of her powerful voice during the process.
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Halsey reveals illness, announces new album and shares new song ‘The End’Jun 05, 2024 11:18 am - Halsey has been privately battling illness, the singer revealed Tuesday. She shared the news on Instagram in a series of videos that appear to document the singer receiving infusions.
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A decade after ‘All About That Bass,’ Meghan Trainor aims to make her feel-good songs ‘Timeless’Jun 05, 2024 10:01 am - On Friday, Meghan Trainor will release her sixth studio album, “Timeless.” Empowerment messages are still at the heart of her specific sound, but now, she's matured them to meet where she is in life. She’ll be bringing that message to Rosemont’s Allstate Arena on Oct. 5 during her “The Timeless Tour.”
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Concerts June 7-13: Questlove, Aaron Lewis, Chris Brown, Sarah McLachlan, Jon BatisteJun 05, 2024 6:00 am - Upcoming concerts this week include “Hip-Hop Is History” with Questlove at Thalia Hall, Aaron Lewis at the Rosemont Theatre, Chris Brown at the United Center, Sarah McLachlan at the Huntington Bank Pavilion, Jon Batiste at The Salt Shed and more.
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Legends & Legacies Series with Lena Prima and her New Orleans All-Star Band June 6-8 at Club ArcadaJun 04, 2024 8:41 pm - Club Arcada in St. Charles continues its Legends & Legacies Series with Lena Prima and her New Orleans All-Star Band. She is the youngest daughter of the legendary Louis Prima
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’60s suburban rock scene regulars The Flock reuniting to open Ravinia seasonJun 04, 2024 7:22 pm - For those of a certain age, The Flock is remembered for being part of the golden era of 1960s Chicago garage rock. Anchored by violinist Jerry Goodman and bassist Jerry Smith, The Return of the Flock will open the 2024 Ravinia season Friday.
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Festivals June 7-13: Chicago Blues Fest, PrideFests, Libertyville Days and moreJun 04, 2024 12:42 pm - Mark your calendars for a special performance from blues legend Buddy Guy at Chicago Blues Fest, plus PrideFests in Woodstock and Round Lake Beach, Libertyville Days and more happening this week.
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Best bets: Performances by comedian Jen Kober, Night Ranger, Denise Tomasello, John CleeseJun 04, 2024 10:59 am - Metropolis Performing Arts Centre kicks off Pride Month with comedian Jen Kober, Arlington Heights native and cabaret chanteuse Denise Tomasello performs at the Park West and Night Ranger headlines the Rialto Square Theatre.
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Keith Urban, Doja Cat, Big Sean, Gwen Stefani and more to perform at iHeartRadio Music Festival
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What to stream this week: ‘Hit Man,’ Dakota Johnson, Charli XCX, Star Wars: Hunters and Idris Elba