A$AP Rocky found not guilty in gun assault trial, avoids prison time

The rapper, whose legal name is Rakim Mayers, was charged in August 2022 for his role in a violent confrontation with former friend A$AP Relli.

Chicago ballet school to celebrate Black, Latina artists

Chicago's BALLET 5:8 will celebrate the contributions of Black and Latina artists in a new performance.

Paquita la del Barrio, iconic Mexican singer, dies at 77

Legendary Mexican singer Paquita la del Barrio has died at the age of 77, her team confirmed on social media.

Kim Sae-ron cause of death released

A popular South Korean actress who had most recently acted in a Netflix series was found dead over the weekend in Seoul.

Shamrock and roll: Navy Pier to host new St. Patrick's Day pub crawl

Planning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Chicago? Grab your crew and get ready to shamrock the day away at Navy Pier’s new festive pub crawl!

Woman who accused Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 withdraws lawsuit

Jay-Z, who strongly denied the claims, celebrated the lawsuit's withdrawal, calling it “a victory." He described the allegations as "frivolous, fictitious, and appalling."

Illinois high school radio station WLTL spinning tunes for 3-day fundraiser
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Get ready to rock! Some local students are spinning some tunes, on-air, for more than 30 hours straight. It's happening at WLTL at Lyons Township High School.

Ravinia announces $75M in campus renovations to popular festival venue

Ravinia Festival announced a $75 million renovation today to modernize its iconic park and performance spaces while preserving its historic charm. 

Trump elected chairman of Kennedy Center, replaces board with loyalists

Less than a week after announcing his intention to take over the role, President Donald Trump was elected chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday.

Milwaukee's Summerfest releases 2025 lineup
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Summerfest is returning to Milwaukee this summer and we now know who will be taking the stage.

TMZ: Wendy Williams 'locked up in a room', dementia diagnosis in question

Is Wendy Williams being unfairly kept under guardianship? TMZ's Harvey Levin claims she's locked in a room and may have been misdiagnosed.

Ozzy Osbourne says he can’t walk well but feels lucky to be alive

On the Jan. 29 episode of his Sirius XM show, "Ozzy Speaks," with co-host Billy Morrison, Osbourne, 76, admitted he was having problems walking but remained positive.