Music
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What to stream: John Krasinski, ‘Ladies First,’ Rod Stewart, Brooke Shields and a ‘Lego Batman’ game
May 18, 2026 5:15 am - John Krasinski returning as Jack Ryan in “Jack Ryan: Ghost War” for Prime Video and “Stranger Things” masterminds the Duffer Brothers producing a Netflix show in which a retirement community teams up to battle monsters are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
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Bulgaria gives its Eurovision winner Dara a grand welcome upon her return home
May 17, 2026 1:28 pm - Hundreds of cheering fans waving Bulgarian flags welcomed Eurovision Song Contest winner Dara upon her return home on Sunday.
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Bulgaria wins the 70th Eurovision Song Contest with upbeat party anthem ‘Bangaranga’
May 17, 2026 11:51 am - Bulgarian singer Dara won the 70th Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday with her infectious party anthem “Bangaranga,” giving the southeast European country its first victory in the competition.
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Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’
May 15, 2026 8:26 am - As the song demands: “Let’s go!” The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for “Dai Dai,” the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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The Eurovision final lineup is confirmed after 5 more countries are sent packing
May 14, 2026 5:14 pm - The lineup for the final of the Eurovision Song Contest has been decided, with five more countries sent home after the second semifinal on Thursday.
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Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and Vince Gill recordings enter national registry
May 14, 2026 7:56 am - Albums and songs from Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon as new inductees into the National Recording Registry at the Library of Congress.
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Sinfonietta Bel Canto to present Sousa’s ‘El Capitan’ operetta in Downers GroveMay 13, 2026 1:29 pm - Sinfonietta Bel Canto will perform John Philip Sousa's operetta "El Capitan" on May 16-17 at St. Paul's United Church of Christ in Downers Grove. The comic opera follows Don Medigua who disguises himself as the mercenary "El Capitan" to foil a revolt planned by the disposed Viceroy Cazzaro, leading rebels in circles until they're too tired to fight.
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Jersey Tenors concert combines opera and rock classics at Huntley churchMay 13, 2026 10:34 am - The Jersey Tenors will perform at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley on Friday, June 26. The group blends opera classics with rock hits from Queen, Elton John, and Bon Jovi.
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Schaumburg Choral Artists present contemporary choral works, spirituals at May concertsMay 13, 2026 10:12 am - The Schaumburg Choral Artists will perform spring concerts on May 16 in Schaumburg and May 31 in Park Ridge. The program includes contemporary choral works and spirituals such as "My Song in the Night" by Elaine Hagenberg, "Õhtul" by Pärt Uusberg and "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel" by Moses Hogan.
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Concerts May 15-21: Bruno Mars, Soul Asylum, Ari Lennox and moreMay 13, 2026 9:57 am - Upcoming concerts include Bruno Mars at Soldier Field, Bring Me The Horizon at Rosemont’s Allstate Arena, Soul Asylum at SPACE in Evanston, Ari Lennox at the Chicago Theatre, Toronzo Cannon at SPACE and more.