Music
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Conan Gray, Lainey Wilson and ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Nov 24, 2025 9:51 am - Two things that made massive cultural splashes this year — Labubu and “KPop Demon Hunters” — will fill the sky and streets of New York when the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off this year. Conan Gray and Lainey Wilson will bring the tunes.
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Chance the Rapper to co-host ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ from Chicago
Nov 24, 2025 8:46 am - Ryan Seacrest will have some starry help ushering in 2026 on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” as Chance the Rapper will help co-host from Chicago and Rob Gronkowski and Julianne Hough will co-host from Las Vegas.
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Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81
Nov 24, 2025 7:57 am - Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as “Many Rivers to Cross,” “You Can Get It If You Really Want” and “Vietnam” and starred in the landmark movie “The Harder They Come,” has died at 81.
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What to stream: ‘Stranger Things,’ ‘Mickey 17,’ Kevin Hart and ‘A Grand Ole Opry Christmas’
Nov 24, 2025 5:00 am - Bong Joon Ho’s “Mickey 17,” a new batch of “Stranger Things” and Kevin Hart debuting a new comedy special on Netflix are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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St. Charles library hosts EYSO Sterling Brass Quartet for holiday concertNov 21, 2025 12:40 pm - The St. Charles Public Library is hosting a free holiday concert featuring the Sterling Brass Quartet from the acclaimed Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Dec. 7.
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Elgin Symphony Orchestra celebrates the holidays with six concertsNov 20, 2025 11:38 pm - The Elgin Symphony Orchestra is presenting six holiday concerts, including Brass & Percussion performances in St. Charles, Schaumburg, and Barrington featuring holiday favorites.
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Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards
Nov 20, 2025 6:59 am - The top prize of entertainer of the year at the 2025 Country Music Association Awards went to none other than Lainey Wilson, who hosted, performed and barely left the stage Wednesday night.
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Muriel Anderson returns to Downers Grove for her 34th annual hometown concertNov 19, 2025 8:53 pm - Muriel Anderson's concert on Nov. 29 features Italian virtuoso guitarist Alberto Lombardi as a special guest. There’s also a chance to win a new Eastman guitar, with a portion of proceeds supporting music education for underprivileged youth.
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Sinfonietta DuPage presents guest cellist Leonardo Altino in fall concertNov 19, 2025 11:45 am - Sinfonietta DuPage's fall concert on Nov. 25 features Brazilian cellist Leonardo Altino performing Saint-Saëns' Cello Concerto No. 1, considered one of the greatest cello concertos.
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The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are almost here: How to watch
Nov 19, 2025 7:02 am - The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. So, what should you expect Probably a lot of women taking home prizes they deserve! Ella Langley, Megan Moroney and Lainey Wilson lead this year’s nominations with six nods each.