Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at age 94

Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.

• Jun 22

Claude Guillemot, co-founder of Ubisoft, dies in plane crash

Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.

• Jun 20

James Burrows, co-creator of "Cheers" and prolific director, dies at 85

James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."

• Jun 19

"Office Space," "Veep" actor Gary Cole returns to Chicago roots at Steppenwolf Theatre

In a full circle moment, actor Gary Cole returns to the very same local stage where he began his professional acting career.

• Jun 19

Tay Keith, Grammy-nominated producer, found dead in Nashville at 29

Record producer Tay Keith was found dead in his Nashville home by officers performing a welfare check, police said.

• Jun 20

CBS' "The Great American Block Party 250" July 4 special features Zac Brown Band, more

CBS hosts a primetime special celebrating America's 250th birthday on Saturday, July 4, with exclusive performances and the largest fireworks show in history.

• Jul 4

Tom Dreesen, actor and standup comedian and Chicago-area native, dies at 86

Tom Dreesen, a pioneering actor and comedian and Chicago-area native, died Wednesday.

• Jun 17

"Star Wars" lightsaber and more iconic film props going up for auction

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.

• Jun 16

Singer Oliver Tree among 6 killed in helicopter collision over Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.

• Jun 14

Sarah Jessica Parker offers words of encouragement to Northwestern University graduates

Actress Sarah Jessica Parker addressed the Class of 2026 at Northwestern University at their commencement ceremony at the United Center Sunday.

• Jun 15

40 years ago: Chuck Berry, Keith Richards take stage at Chicago Blues Fest

Forty years ago last weekend, crowds turned out for the Chicago Blues Festival — an event studded with a roster of stars for a spectacle that's still talked about today.

• Jun 9

"Late Show with Stephen Colbert" set to debut at Museum of Broadcast Communications this summer

Visitors will soon be able to check out the set from CBS' "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in Chicago, at the Museum of Broadcast Communications.

• Jun 8

Tony Awards honor "Schmigadoon!" and more. See the full winners list.

"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.

• Jun 8

Anthony Head, "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso" star, dies at 72

Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."

• Jun 5

Chicago Bears' Caleb Williams is Madden NFL 27 cover star

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is on the cover of Madden NFL 27, the first Bear ever to grace the primary cover of the massively popular video game.

• Jun 3

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